Free and Associative Kingdom of Constancia
Press Briefing Room
Vey, Constancia
Moderators: (Constancia) Basileus, (Constancia) Mesazon
OOC & TL;DR wrote: Considering the consistent lack of regard shown by Bijaro towards the right of others to determine what does or does not occur within their own borders, dependent upon his own capricious whims, evidenced by his conduct in Hamland/Caputia, Haifa, Normark, and now with his high handed approach towards Hoenn, we have decided to show a similar level of respect for his creative efforts and tear up the legacy of his works in the portion of Eura now within Constancian borders.
In an update to the operation announced on 17.XIV.1669 against the legacy Bassarid rail network on Constancian territory, scant opposition has been encountered and the active involvement of the Aqabah and Nivardom Regional Commands of the Trans-Euran Theatre, supported by the Constancian Air Force, has drawn to a close. The work of dismantling, remediation, and border fortification overseen by the General Service Corps of Trans-Euran Command however continues.
On 01.I.1670 the Trans-Eurani Railway Corporation attempted to reassure investors that no rolling stock had been lost following the closure of the Constancian frontier to Bassarid traffic and the commencement of work to uproot Bassarid tracks laid in Constancian territory prior to the Iteran Conflict. The president of the Trans-Eurani Railway Corporation then went on to claim that the Imperial Constancian Armed Forces were therefore attacking Constancian trains operating on their network, seemingly disregarding the fact that the targetted lines ran between Bassarid settlements on north-west to south-east axis whilst the Aqabah-Nivardom line, once complete, will be running along a south-west to north-east axis.
In spite of their seeming disavowal by the corporate nexus that evidently controls the Bassarid polity, those engineers and railway guard archers presently inconvenienced through their detention by the Imperial Constancian Armed Forces will be accorded humane treatment - prior to their deportation onto neutral territory. Requests for asylum will, however, be entertained from those who are willing to repent of their sins and receive instruction on the Patriarchal Orthodox Faith as catechumens.
20.I.1670 - Ministry of of Justice and ImmigrationMariners in the Gulf of Zinjibar are advised to be aware of potential navigational hazards in the region of the Nísoi tis Fólas (Isles of Folly) along the course of the Norashti Coast and in the Straits of Shahzamin. Constancian flagged vessels are instructed to maintain an appropriate level of vigilance and keep to the middle course of the western channel in international waters whilst traversing the body of water.
20.I.1670 - Ministry of Finance, International Trade and IndustryA number of individuals purported to belong to an entity known as the "Aqabah Accumulated Scrap Metal Export Company" have been expelled from the Province of Aqaba for violations of the Codex Juris. Reports that these individuals were each clipped round the head before being thrown into the desert naked, and with naught for shade beyond a map pointing them in the direction of Zatosht (Zarathustra), are quite exaggerated.
Following a rigorous pre-qualification process, the Ministry of Finance, International Trade and Industry is pleased to announce that its selected preferred bidders for the disposal by export of scrap metals accumulated during the dismantling of the Bassarid rail network in the provinces of Aqaba and Nivardom are:
Disposal shall proceed based on auctions conducted over seven lots with opening offers taking the form of sealed bids delivered by the applicants to the authority. Bidders shall have one Norton month from the date of this announcement to submit their sealed bids. Proceeds, as originally stipulated, shall be remitted to the Hoenn Relief Fund.
- ESB Group - Directorate of Euran Operations,
- Octavian Import-Export Corporation.
A six month (Norton) suspension on the import of Shirerithian poultry (both live and carcass) has been brought into effect in order to allow for inspectors to investigate allegations of abnormal preparatory practices in the rearing and slaughtering processes associated with the Shirerithian export trade. For reasons of commercial confidence it is not expedient to elaborate upon the nature of these abnormalities but the Ministry would like to reassure consumers that if they have already purchased a chicken of Shirerithian origin there is no need to immediately dispose of the animal and to thoroughly disinfect any surfaces which the article in question may have come into contact with. Certainly there is no need to immediately contact your dedicated health-care professional with concerns about vague or unspecified symptoms.
The Minister has been greatly heartened by recent and ongoing dialogues held with commercial and strategic partners, including our close allies in the Imperial Republic, as well as prospective international investors. We are confident that plans presently in motion will significantly recapitalise our national economy, guaranteeing food security, and enabling us to focus upon building up the surpluses necessary to rebuilt the infrastructure of our nation. To this end we shall, from the midpoint of this year, be embarking upon a five year plan to rejuvenate all aspects of our economic life. Each year will have an emblematic theme, representing the primary focus of the government's actions:Supported by the patriotic devotion of our Life-Service Bondsmen and access to the brokerages of the Free World, we are confident that Constancia shall recover the full measure of its strength and remain a bastion of liberty set against the world menacing might of USSO tyranny.
- 1670/71 - The Year of Mud and Brick: focused upon the preparing of conditions for a re-invigoration of our agricultural and construction sectors;
- 1671/72 - The Year of Lightning: completing repairs to the electrical grid and reconnecting outlying settlements, supplemented by the laying down of coal and oil fired power stations;
- 1672/73 - The Year of Iron: stimulating metallurgical production, reforging the transportation networks of the continental interior by laying down standardised gauge railway tracks;
- 1673/74 - The Year of Lead: full resumption of armaments production;
- 1674/75 - The Year of Victory: first fruits of industrialisation, commencement of export of manufactured goods as part of bond repayment programmes.
A training cruise, supported by aviation and landwards elements, conducted by the Nivardom Fleet has met and surpassed expectations. The expeditious manner in which ship to shore transfers of personnel and equipment, followed by the no-less rapid loading of cargo, has demonstrated a continuous improvement in the operational efficiency of the Constancian naval arm and validated the decision to incorporate Home Guard and other auxiliary personnel in complex actions in the maritime and littoral environment. The cruise of fleet elements, designated Task Force 1671-1 and built around a combined force of corvettes and auxiliary cruisers, will complement the earlier deployment to Talenore and thereby expand upon the Constancian Navy's steadily increasing affinity with the operational practices and capabilities that are the requisite for any self-respecting "Blue Water Navy".
The Autokrator and the Permanent Standing Committee have together bestowed commendations upon the flag officers and ship companies involved in this worthy endeavour.
NIRYTOS HOUSE
ASTERAPOLIS
His Imperial Constancian Majesty's Government commends Mahmood Sadri Maleki on his successful attempt to crush enemies of Talenore from unlawfully seizing power.
The Imperial State of Constancia stands ready to offer any and all humanitarian, economic, and military assistance required in order to secure the legitimate and lawful constitutional order in Talenore, and remains confident that under the leadership of Mahmood Sadri Maleki, Talenore shall continue to grow from strength to strength.
NIRYTOS HOUSE
ASTERAPOLIS
Having been acquainted publicly of the untimely death of President Jacobo Castrigo of the Republic of Los Liberados, the Autokrator of Constancia has ordered the flying at half-staff of the gold-and-purple standard of the Imperial State of Constancia for the period of one week.
Imperial Ambassador Andras Kótsyfas at Puerto Arcadio has personally visited the seat of government to present the condolences of Their Imperial Majesties and the people of Constancia.