The Macabees
26-12-2005, 02:01
Fedala Internachnal
FEDALA, the Empire - The sound of rebel artillery and gunfire whines down tonight after twenty days of not so constant combat (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=439156) on the banks of the River Nestor. General reports released by the administration seem to be rather positive on the outcome of the battle, and Hailandkill, the principal ally in our war of succession, has hinted at the same form of success at Mons Dei. In the light of these fast forming victories His Imperial Majesty, Fedor I, has released an official decree which outlines the steps and policies of the Empire within the context of prisoners of war of rebel descent. In a very general overview the decree is rather laxing in the amount of harsh measures that some were expecting. In fact, the impression which the decree gave within Fedala was largely negative. Most people have continued to reiterate their contempt for the rebels and have called on Fedor to instate harsher forms of punishment. To date, Fedor has outright denied them.
Specifically, Fedor has declared that all rebels that surrender at the River Nestor or Mons Dei to personnel of the Empire will be imprisoned for the duration of the war with Weigar; in other words, until Weigar surrenders it's attempt at sovereignty to Fedala. Upon said surrender they have been promised their immediate return to Weigar as ordinary civilians. For rebel soldiers that fail to surrender before the end of the Battle of the River Nestor, they will be imprisoned for a full five years post-bellum for reconstruction duties throughout Weigar, and then released. For rebel personnel who do not surrender willingly within the time specified for amnesty for a given battle, or five days from the beginning of engagement onward, the punishment will be a lot harsher. The imprisonment in that case is stated to last for ten years for recontruction throughout the Empire. In no case is there chance for prior release.
In the face of a lack of international treaty which specifies the rightful treatment of prisoners, Fedor has promised that all those prisoners of war under Imperial command will be treated as standard criminals, with three meals a day, showering, and clean clothing, amongst other things. In other words, the men will be treated as humanely as possible.
Many liberals, including rebellious nobility, have casted said decree as fully propaganda, pointing towards the Empire's law, which legalizes all types of torture, except extreme physical torture. Rebel commanders have flung the decree into the face of Fedor I, promising that the rebels will not surrender until Fedala is under the rule of Prince Heinrich of Dienstad. Nonetheless, security personnel have already begun the contruction of temporary holding pens for the expected onslaught of rebel prisoners.
In his latest public decree Fedor responded to all criticism:
This decree is to offer rightful citizenry of the Empire the chance to reconcile their positions. It is no doubt that the men who fight for these 'generals' were conscripted and forced into service. Under my decree they have no fear of undergoing treatment which in all reality they do not deserve. The decree has no chance of being repeleased or ammended. It is to the word of the Emperor, it is the word of G-d.
Still, harsh criticism ensues, attempting to persuade Fedor I to ammend the decree with more 'fitting' punishment. The majority of the nobility have yet to respond - there is still question of the loyalty of the nobility which has not yet allied itself with Prince Heinrich. But, alas, it seems rather irrelevent as Fedor has refused to amend the decree, and so the expectation of prisoners in the coming days persists.
Carolus Viern
FEDALA, the Empire - The sound of rebel artillery and gunfire whines down tonight after twenty days of not so constant combat (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=439156) on the banks of the River Nestor. General reports released by the administration seem to be rather positive on the outcome of the battle, and Hailandkill, the principal ally in our war of succession, has hinted at the same form of success at Mons Dei. In the light of these fast forming victories His Imperial Majesty, Fedor I, has released an official decree which outlines the steps and policies of the Empire within the context of prisoners of war of rebel descent. In a very general overview the decree is rather laxing in the amount of harsh measures that some were expecting. In fact, the impression which the decree gave within Fedala was largely negative. Most people have continued to reiterate their contempt for the rebels and have called on Fedor to instate harsher forms of punishment. To date, Fedor has outright denied them.
Specifically, Fedor has declared that all rebels that surrender at the River Nestor or Mons Dei to personnel of the Empire will be imprisoned for the duration of the war with Weigar; in other words, until Weigar surrenders it's attempt at sovereignty to Fedala. Upon said surrender they have been promised their immediate return to Weigar as ordinary civilians. For rebel soldiers that fail to surrender before the end of the Battle of the River Nestor, they will be imprisoned for a full five years post-bellum for reconstruction duties throughout Weigar, and then released. For rebel personnel who do not surrender willingly within the time specified for amnesty for a given battle, or five days from the beginning of engagement onward, the punishment will be a lot harsher. The imprisonment in that case is stated to last for ten years for recontruction throughout the Empire. In no case is there chance for prior release.
In the face of a lack of international treaty which specifies the rightful treatment of prisoners, Fedor has promised that all those prisoners of war under Imperial command will be treated as standard criminals, with three meals a day, showering, and clean clothing, amongst other things. In other words, the men will be treated as humanely as possible.
Many liberals, including rebellious nobility, have casted said decree as fully propaganda, pointing towards the Empire's law, which legalizes all types of torture, except extreme physical torture. Rebel commanders have flung the decree into the face of Fedor I, promising that the rebels will not surrender until Fedala is under the rule of Prince Heinrich of Dienstad. Nonetheless, security personnel have already begun the contruction of temporary holding pens for the expected onslaught of rebel prisoners.
In his latest public decree Fedor responded to all criticism:
This decree is to offer rightful citizenry of the Empire the chance to reconcile their positions. It is no doubt that the men who fight for these 'generals' were conscripted and forced into service. Under my decree they have no fear of undergoing treatment which in all reality they do not deserve. The decree has no chance of being repeleased or ammended. It is to the word of the Emperor, it is the word of G-d.
Still, harsh criticism ensues, attempting to persuade Fedor I to ammend the decree with more 'fitting' punishment. The majority of the nobility have yet to respond - there is still question of the loyalty of the nobility which has not yet allied itself with Prince Heinrich. But, alas, it seems rather irrelevent as Fedor has refused to amend the decree, and so the expectation of prisoners in the coming days persists.
Carolus Viern