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Aquinian News Agency World Service

Aquinium
25-11-2004, 03:35
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Aquinian News Agency

"Good Evening, and this is the ANA-TV World Service. I am Claudia Gellus.

"In a surprising move, Emperor Laevinus signed into law the Lex Canuleia, which allows the intermarriage of Plebians and Patricians, as long as both parties have the expressed consent of their parents. Also, both husband and wife, no matter their status, forefits his and her right to run for public Office, save on the municipal level.

"As expected, the desicion met fierce opposition."

"His Imperial Majesty's choices must have been subverted by plebian elements," said the notoriously conservative Senator Cassius Mellus Septen. "Now, the purity of our society is in imminent danger. Aquinium's most noble families, with histories and heritages dating to our founding, could very well be corrupted by the vulgar masses, with not a cent to their name, thanks to their dishonest, amoral ways."

The Emperor's approval was also held in high praise, though some do not feel the law goes far enough.

"This is a great stride towards equality in our society," said Assemblyman Marcus Marius Metus. "But of course, we are hardly nearer, if I am making sense. The clauses on this bill, including the forefiture of holding high office, are signs towards the extreme conservatism stil lingering in Aquinium. If we can realize that no family is superior to another, we can break down these social barriers in our country."

The Emperor has yet to release a statement.
Aquinium
25-11-2004, 04:16
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"Good Evening. This is Claudia Gellus for the ANA-TV World service. Here are tonight's top stories;"

Emperor Laevinus announced that military exercises will be held in one week for the famous, recently modernized First Divison of Legion I, nicknamed, 'The Eagles of Aquinium,' outside of Aquinium (Capital). They will include war games while outfitted the latest MILES gear.

"We are all proud of our fighting boys," said the Emperor. "And our Legions. Now the world can see why."

Army officials are eager to see how the Division's new, modern equipment will test. purchased mostly from the Halladi Federation, the arms include M4 Carbines and M2 Fighting vehicles. The 'Eagles' saw most of the arms budget appropriation.

The training will be monitored and partially conducted by Praetorian Guardsmen, including the Prefect himself. The month-long exercices will conclude with a full parade in Aquinium herself.