NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: I once had a news thread. It disappeared sometime as I was in boot camp (maybe with the new forums?). This is the continuance of that thread.

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Greetings! I'm Ozuki O'Mire, and you're watching South Northmen News.

The Global Tribune reported today that a source in the Ministry of Education leaked information about quote "a big change coming to Wazzu government." The source said that exactly what the change would be was still somewhat unclear, but that the Executive Board has ordered major changes in the structure of the Ministry of Education.

Through our own investigative journalism, SNN has discovered evidence of similar divisions happening in other Ministries and Departments of the Wazzuian government. As far as we can determine, several if not all of these are dividing themselves on a to-planet basis. We can only speculate what this will mean for the future of Wazzu.

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With the announcement end of an Isolationist Era, sweeping changes have already taken place in Wazzu international posture. One such development is the opening of sales of civilian aerospacecraft to forign governments, corporations, and individuals on a massive scale. TransCorp has already announced the ramping up of production facilities in Asgard and in the old Comet Shipyards in hope of winning contracts being offered by Martian affiliated nations. (http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Planet_Mars/index.php?showtopic=229) However, while this has been a goal the company has made clear over the last week, corporate officials refuse to comment.

Another change is the start of production of a redesigned interstellar exploration craft. The as-yet unnamed spacecraft project started under the hands of Wazzu's last Chief Executive Board Member, but was scrapped at the beginning of the Isolationist Era. But the new CEBM, Ela Rios, has announced that "…the reblooming of Wazzu demands that we put fourth initiative."

TransCorp hasn't complained. The aerospace giant is using the government funds put into the project as a jumpstart for its aged production facilities.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Education was also excited, and stated that the projected release of the ship will be just in time to retire 2 exploration ships bought surplus from Sunset over a century ago. The two ships have lasted longer then they were meant to without major incident.

[OOC: Interesting indeed. Tag]

“…and we now go live to the government center where Chief Executive Board Member Ela Rios is about to speak….”

::screen change to show an aging but elegant woman approaching a podium::

Ela Rios does not clear her throat before she speaks, it would be too uncivilized. Somehow, she manages to speak with a clear voice anyhow.

Citizens of Wazzu,

For ages now, we have taken those alien to us under our wing. We have put them under protectorates and treated them differently. Not like second-class citizens, but as somehow not as special as we.

This is a terrible policy. For they are just as special, and we can only realize it by looking from their level.

The past century has given us an opportunity to do just this. Crime and taxes have risen in all our colonies, and in Wazzu proper as well, while business has stagnated and our valued educational system has tapered. Yet our friends in protectorates have flourished.

It is apparent that it is time for a major change in government organization, and I am leading that change in the Executive Board.

Just as the Therians, Protoss, and Norden exist as protectorates, so too now will we Sapiens and Pumilio exist as a protectorate under an overall Wazzu government. That government will be run by members of every protectorate, instead of just those of us in Wazzu proper.

Each protectorate will maintain its autonomy, but under the sovereignty of the combined Wazzu government.

It is time to view our friends as our equals, from the same level, and bring efficiency and prosperity back to Wazzu.

Thank you for your time.

Silence overtook the newscasters for a moment as they searched for words….

Newsblurb: Riots continue to take place in Wazzu as long-standing allies go into war. Citizens seem unconcerned with the recent Aumani WMD attack on LRR.

Meanwhile, known Society for the Preservation of Humanity member and primary stockholder in TransCorp Elizabeth (Liz) Wang has appeared on many broadcasts asking for calm. The well known and reclusive buisness leader says she pushing to turn riots into peaceful protests and seeking Judicial action against Ela Rios on constitutional grounds.

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"...and I'm standing right outside the Wazzu Judicial Headquarters where Ela Rios is appearing before an inquiry by the Supreme Court among aligations of breaking the constitution.

"Surrounding me are dozens of guards in the dark red of Crimson Security, hired by TransCorp stockholder Liz Wang but supposedly under the command of and for the protection of Ela Rios. Exactly how it is that Rios' primary opponant here on Earth is providing her with security rather then acting as captors remains something that the Wazzu elite are being deathly quiet about.

"Now, we are not exactly sure when this inquiry will end, but we do know that a court break is comming soon, and we here at SNN have been promised a short interview with Ela Rios at that time. When that happens Ron, we'll let you know."

The screen flashes back to an SNN sounding room, where Ron Markhab and Suzan Summers are reporting.

"Thank you Jim." Ron speaks up. Now, as most of you know the Riots have largely died down now and police and corporate security agencies say a calm has overtaken the streets. Some experts are attributing this to massive advertising by Ms. Wang, but others are saying it has more to do with the Judicial proceedings now taking place...."

“Hello, I’m Paul Bennit and your watching South Northmen News.

“I’m standing here outside Wazzu’s supreme Judicial building where two related rulings have been handed down. The first was that the late Ela Rios, who was assassinated just days ago, was within her bounds in changing the constitution. The court upholded the changes and say that they do now apply.

“However, the court also ruled that Ela Rios was outside her rights as Executive to put herself at the head over the entire structure. According to Justice Justin Making, Chief Rios did not have the power to place herself over those that were not before part of the voting process. Additionally, Justice Making stated that an old provision of Wazzu law provides that whenever a national leader changes the constitution in such a way, they are still legally bound by the older version.

“Now with these two rulings we are already seeing fallout. The court itself has demanded Admiral Jane West appear before it by next Tuesday on charges of rebellion. The court also demanded the appearance of Ms. Elizabeth Wang by tomorrow to inquire about her place in this mess.

“We at SNN are also beginning to get reports that rallies are already being formed around Wazzu. So far, these have been peaceful, but police and corporate security are saying they are keeping large numbers of employees on the clock as this develops.

“On to you April.”

***screen cut***

“Thank you Paul.

“So far, there has been no word from the other members of the Wazzu Executive and Advisory Boards. Aids say that the members are in high level meetings and….”

“…now I’ve gotten word that the trial of Liz Wang and Admiral Jane West, who happened to be near enough to get in early has ended. Ms. Wang is reportedly leaving by private exit, so we won’t get a chance to see her but Admiral We…wait, her she comes now….”

Camera Shot: Admiral West walks proudly between a large number of guards towards a waiting government hover-vehicle.

“The word is that West has already been convicted of treason and sentenced to a lifetime of state servitude as a prison sentence. But for some reason she is walking tall. I’m now hearing that her lawyer is--”

A loud roar cuts off the reporter followed by a bang, not a gunshot, but the sound of metal against metal. Yellow/white clouds start billowing into the pedestrian-way and people scatter.

“Wait, it looks like there has been a breach,” the reporter starts coughing as he yells, there are flashes of light and suited figures surround and start taking away a certain Admiral West among ?unconscious? ?dead? guards. “it looks like a jailbrake,” more coughing, then a harsh voice, “I’m getting out of here.”

The view makes it apparent that the camera falls and shuts off, and a ‘Technical Error’ message fills tri-d and vidscreens Wazzu wide.