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VERITAS Council Communiqué
Origin: Lord Gilgail nos Hador, Menelmacari High Commissioner, Isasrach, (Currently located: ~1 mile outside Knootian National Waters)
Destination: National Offices, Secure Council Archive.
Subject: Lietuveska Governmental Collapse
Encryption: M236 Level One Time Pad Internal/Secure Line Transmission/Shielded.

It appears that the government of Lietuveska has collapsed once again, possibly due to the instability of the region. I don’t yet think we have the whole story, but I’ll summarize. As of last week, my government received communication from the Lietuveskan government regarding social unrest and economic disorder. Last night, at around 11:20, Vinyatírion time, we received a second message regarding establishment of an interim government due to additional resignations and protests.

The terms of, let’s be honest, occupation that Menelmacar was given were to provide judicial impartiality oversight, and electoral guidance, as well as military and customs enforcement. Essentially, we have been asked to establish a new government in Lietuveska, but otherwise leave it alone.

At present, indications are that this collapse is less severe than its predecessors, and that the economic damage is rather limited. Rather, our mission will be to provide temporary support and review of judicial and cabinet level operations in order to eliminate corruptions standards.

While the official offer was extended to Menelmacar, we feel that, in light of previous sentiments directed at Menelmacari influence on previous governments, and Menelmacari actions in the region, it would be appropriate to, in the spirit of openness and cooperation, extend this to an alliance wide invitation to participate in Lietuv Transitional Governmental Oversight.

Lord Gilgail, head of the Menelmacari House of Hador, and thus a measurable but implausible potential successor of the throne of Menelmacar, in the exceedingly unlikely event that the Imperial House of Fëanor, and the entire House of Fingolfin, be wiped out, drummed his fingers on the smooth table of his office in one of the higher towers of Isasrach, and contemplated another change of Lietuv government. Fortunately, it seemed that this one would not result in widespread human, or other, for that matter, suffering typical of previous changes of government in Lieutveska.

As far as he was aware, this change was brought about by impeachment and scandal, rather than the economic collapse, though that situation wasn’t great either… He sighed and began to speak again…

It should be some days before we’re actually called upon to, say, do anything. Until then, I will attempt to field all questions regarding this arrangement, and to accommodate all requests for involvement.

~ Lord Gilgail nos Hador, High Commissioner to Lietuvskya, Prefect without Portfolio of the Conclave of Menelmacar, Chieftain of the Dúnedain.

The last title was comparatively obscure. One of the lesser known facts about Menelmacari ‘nobility’ was that there had been at the founding of the current form of the nation, a human element in its upper echelons of precedence, when the area that would later become Menelmacar was first colonized by the Noldor, it was controlled by several independent states (the largest of which was the later Menelmacar) including a Númenórean city state, which was never as important as its eastern cousins, nor could it (even had there been such a desire) contest the status of those Kingdoms as the chief successors. Nonetheless, this City of Brithombar eventually became a significant part of Menelmacar. The House of Hador was, in fact, more highly reputed, for deeds both ancient and recent, and richer than a significant number of those entirely composed of Quendi.

Once again, the elected government in Lietuveska had collapsed under political and social pressure. The Eduskriega, the Lietuv parliament, called for an impeachment of Alexi Kasparov with popular support. With the aid of the media, daily hearings and trials were televised and widely reported, stirring a sensationalist and vitriolic atmosphere in the nation. However, the openness of the hearings allowed for a channel to be made between the people and government. This is perhaps the most crucial decision and one of far-reaching impact, for it kept the people largely peaceful and law-abiding.

The day the verdict was announced, Premier Alexi Kasparov refused to surrender his post and declared executive privilege over the Eduskriega, thereby pardoning himself and a dozen others that were also being charged with multiple offenses. Naturally, this amazingly stupid act created a shock wave of outrage. Even the calm judiciary went into revolt, declaring the notion of "executive privilege" null and void when the executive was on trial. Furthermore, due to the Premier's refusal to step down from his post, the Supreme Court of Lietuveska issued a warrant for his arrest due to 'contempt of court'. A small skirmish erupted on the lawns of the First Mansion, but Alexi Kasparov quickly surrendered to police as half of his cabinet was arrested as well.

It seemed, for once, that total collapse had been avoided. The markets remained steady, if shaken, by the incidents of the past few days. The Prime Minister assumed a temporary position of power and announced that elections would be held at some point in the near future. General Nikolas Vladistov, annoyed by the fiasco, decried the new government as a, "corrupt vessel of human filth and swine, dedicated to the deconstruction of democracy in our land." The reactions were extreme. Many people cheered as he said the words, but the government was extremely displeased. It announced a warrant for the general's arrest, citing concerns that he was "inciting revolt in a time of crisis."

The general's response? Coup d'etat, of course. His division, with the moral support of the rest of the military, stormed the Eduskriega. At gunpoint, the legislators unanimously passed an amendment that effectively dissolved itself and the Constitution and established General Vladistov as Supreme Commander of Lietuveska for no more than three years. Simultaneously, the general deployed every police unit in the country and activated all branches of the military to deal with the coming reaction.

The markets tumbled and the populace almost went into complete revolt. However, due to Vladistov's timely actions, he saved the nation from total collapse. The government surely was gone and in shambles. The country, however, remained intact. For the first time in history, actions in Lietuveska were being taken to avoid a total meltdown. The economy seemed to go into a frenzy, but the general was prepared. He closed the markets for a week to give people time to calm down. Further, the general noticed that top officials in the previous government had sent the Menelmacari a warning that the government had collapsed.

After announcing that free and fair elections would be held before his term was up, Vladistov decided to take advantage of the Menelmacari issue. As a former aid to Etarosi colonial authorities in the region when they held the power, Vladistov knew that Menelmacar had a long history of empire and nation-building, and could offer much on the subject. Investigating the matter further, he determined that oversight could be requested.

As such, he pumped out a communique to Menelmacar.

Lietuv Communiqué to the Noldorin Empire
Origin: GEN. VLADISTOV, INTERIM SUPREME COMMANDER, NEW HVITTSTED
Destination: Lord Gilgail nos Hador, Menelmacari High Commissioner, Isarach
SUBJECT: GOVERNMENT UPDATE, FINAL REQUEST FOR OVERSIGHT

A general time frame has been established for democratic elections in Lietuveska, though it still looks as though they may be a year or two off. The situation, though stabilized across governmental, social, and economic areas, is still rather tense. I again urge Menelmacar, with or without help, to aid us in creating a government that can last. We are sure that you are able to see the strategic advantage, regionally, of being a partial architect of an entirely new governmental and economic structure for Lietuveska. This sort of help is to be repaid with limitless loyalty and unbounded feelings of true friendship.

I am ready to welcome envoys and specialists at any time. Simply notify our government before arriving so we can make the proper arrangements.

Warmly,

General Niko Vladistov, Supreme Commander of Lietuveska.

A decision that he would later regret seemed to make all the sense in the world as Vladistov leaned back in his plush chair and rested his eyes for a brief, fleeting moment of peace.