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Hyndu military rearms

Hyndu
16-01-2005, 20:45
News Flash, Hyndun News Channel 2

A short woman, mid-hirties, is standing in front of the camera, weearing a heavy coat. In her hands, a microphone is clutched, and behind her, dozens of men and women can be seen rushing through the falling snow in military garb.

"The election of a new Prime Misister occured last week, replacing a member of the Royal Family, Sharif Hyndu, with a publicly elected official, new Prime Minister Ariel, in what is considerd the most democratic election ever to occur within the Empire.

Though still a supporter of the Royal Family, Ariel has taken a strong stance throughout his political career of condoning the Royal Family's virtual destruction of the Hyndun Royal Armies. During the campaign, he pleged time and time again that he would revitalize the Emipre's military and 'restore Hyndu to it's former glory.' This week has seen a confirmation of those pledges.

Two days ago, the Hyndun Royal Armies were called up in full, the first such activation of troops in over twelve years. Arms purchases have wracked the Hyndun economy, expendature of over 150 billion Hyndi, and, as you can see behind me, training has begun with teh said goal of 'bringing our troops to fighting quality.'

What you're looking at is the first of the new Royal Divisions at their trainign grounds here in the Desh Mountains. Scenes like this are not uncommon across our island nation, however, as millions of men and women prepare to fufill their duty as citizens."

The scene changes to a still frame of men in white medical suits stooped over a table. A sign on the wall behind them reads "Danger, Biological Hazzard."

The womans voice continues.

"Also on the military agenda is the reported development of first-generation chemical and biological weapons. Though the government will not release information on the extent of this military research, we were able to learn that scientists are cultivating strains of Anthrax and Ebola for use as biological weapons. Rumors also have that Mustard Gas and Sarin are being developed in the newly constructed compound here in Dari."

The scene changes to a fenced in compound, guards pacing at the gate.

"Other, unsubstantiated rumors have that Ariel has made efforts to purchase nuclear weapons, and that over two billion Hyndi have been given to aid in private development of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical weapons.

This is Elen Harid reporting, Channel 2 news."