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The Crystal Mountains
29-07-2007, 01:27
The Commonwealth Tribune

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Vol. I Issue 1

CSA Launches Historic First Satellite

In a spectacular pre-dawn launch on Monday, the Commonwealth Space Agency launched the first domestically produced satellite into orbit on a Titan II booster from the Hanson Space Center facility.

In a press release the CSA described a nominal launch of the Alpha-1 Satellite which circled the globe four times and burned up on re-entry as planned.

The Alpha series satellites are described as a technology test beds for several key equipment experiments. Three more Alpha series launches are planned over the next three months. If these tests are successful, the CSA plans to launch its first science mission in June called the Geo-Explorer.

The Geo-Explorer is a sophisticated satellite that will be deployed in geo-synchronous orbit over the region. It will then do extensive mapping of the region with infrared, ultraviolet and microwave imagers. It will monitor environmental conditions, study the geology and look for resources in the region.

The Alpha-1 mission cost 35,000,000 US$: the Titan II booster was purchased as surplus and the Alpha-1 satellite was developed jointly by CSA scientists and a team of four Commonwealth Corporations.
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Commonwealth Military Undergoing Reorganization

The Ministry of Defense announced that after extensive studies, the Commonwealth Army and Marines will be reorganized and expanded to better handle the changing roles and mission requirements of those forces.

General Henderson of I Corp based at Fort Kirkland said that the Army will be much more mobile and will feature the LY-4 MBT and the Ironheart series APC. In a 5 year, 120 billion US$ deal, the Commonwealth will purchase and produce under license at least 10,000 LY-4 and an undisclosed number of the Ironheart APCs.

This deal is expected to generate 20,000 new jobs to the Northshore and Midlands Region.

There are other aspects of this reorganization that are apparently going on force wide. A new consolidated command center is scheduled to take command over Commonwealth operations force wide.

The Corps of Engineers will be expanded to 150,000, the Militia is expanding to 140,000 and the Youth Corps will have additional slots this summer over a four year period.

The Air Force reorganization will divide the Air Forces into regional commands for Air Defense and Overall Command for unified operations. Four squadrons of Tornado fighter/bombers were added and more aircraft are expected.

The Navy has purchased ships and aircraft to form two new carrier battle groups. Four additional carriers are on order.

The Coast Guard will add an additional 12 cutters. Two Command Cutters have already been deployed. The command cutters are larger, feature helicopter capability and expanded medical facilities.
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Citizens Grow Impatient With Counter-Terrorism Measures

There have been a number of protests of various sorts over the Counter-Terrorism measures put in place in the wake of the NPE/Corp Alliance Conflict. Although the Commonwealth was neutral in that conflict, experts caution vigilance.

Special Branch never gives press conferences or grants interviews.

Walter Brice, retired Director of Special Branch spoke to a veterans group this past Thursday and addressed the issue of the alert:

"Special Branch does not take these measures lightly. For the Director to raise our alert status to Critical, there has to be a credible threat detected by our field officers or those of our allies."
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Commonwealth Busy with Humanitarian Efforts

The hospital ship Restoration and her escort responded to provide aid to Alfegos due to a flooding emergency. Helicopters from the Inchon rescued 600 survivors from trees and rooftops. The Restoration provided medical attention to several hundred people as hospital facilities were overwhelmed. This mission is ongoing.

An Engineering group provided environmental cleanup to Cazalia after her conflict and occupation.

The Commonwealth provided a grant of 100 million US$ and set up a trust for the recovery of Aqua Anu Hurricane after hurrican Karen.
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Business News

Northshore Iron Works new shipyards on the island of Cape Titan are nearing completion. In anticipation of the changes, Northshore Iron Works is changing its name to Commonwealth Iron Works and is moving its headquarters to Cape Titan to be closer to its larger facilities.

Crystal Air announced that it is joining the Star Alliance- an international network of air carriers. In related news, Crystal Air announced daily non-stop widebody service to regional ally Calizornistan.

Shamrock Aviation delivered 48 A-6 Intruders to the Commonwealth Navy. While this type is obselete, it is still one of the best airframes for carrier based mid air refueling. This aircraft will be offically designated A-6CT for C = domestic and T = tanker.
The PeoplesFreedom
29-07-2007, 01:54
Liberty Steel Works eyes Commonwealth Iron
Gold Magazine Article
Sources have confirmed that Liberty Steel Works, TPF's largest and most successful manufacturing and mining company, is looking to purchase Commonwealth Iron Works, a large manufacturing company in CCM. According to our sources, they wish to acquire the company in order to avoid a potential regional economic competition and gain access to "CCM's significant raw material reserves." The deal is reported to be worth 2.5 billion Reichsmarks, and will be offered to the company in a few days.

Richter Airplanes seeks to market the A-313 Hydrogen powered airplane to Crystal Air
Fortune Article, a popular business website
Richter Airplanes has announced that it will attempt to market the A-313 Hydrogen Powered Commercial Airliner to Crystal Air, an up-and-coming airliner based in CCM and offering flights to much of the NPE region. The aircraft carriers 255 passengers in conformable conditions and also has a upper deck where there are a number of lounges, spa's, and bars. The A-313 suffers from a lack of range compared to other aircraft of its size, but makes up for it by its semi-luxurious conditions. The company claims that Crystal Air is likely to buy the aircraft, due to CCM's stated policy of being green to preserve and protect the lustrous rain forests and other natural wonders. Each aircraft is also practically silent, and has a top speed of 500 miles per hour.

Liberty Auto Works to open market in CCM
LAW, seeks to begin to market a number of 'green' automotives in CCM. These include the Solstice the mid-size hydrogen powered passenger car, and the Knight a plug-in electric vehicle that gets a range of eight hours at 40 miles per hour on a battery charge. The batteries can be charge at home overnight. A gasoline tank is available for extended or high-speed driving.
The Crystal Mountains
30-07-2007, 20:06
TO: TPF
FROM: CCM, Ministry of Commerce

RE: Business Oppertunities
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Liberty Steel Works eyes Commonwealth Iron Works

Commonwealth Iron Works primary line of business is shipbuilding. The refining of steel is more or less a necessity of business and one that the Ironworks would be happy to spin off if Liberty can supply refined steel to the shipyards and the heavy industries currently supplied by Commonwealth Iron Works. As we are currently undertaking domestic construction of tanks, APCs and ships, this supply is critical.


Richter Airplanes seeks to market the A-313 Hydrogen powered airplane to Crystal Air

Although Crystal Air is currently at full strength, we are adding new routes all the time. The A-313 wil be at the top of our list.


Liberty Auto Works to open market in CCM

We welcome them and can offer dealership space in Northshore, Highland and Midland.