NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: I'm following in the footsteps of the several other nations that have done this. I'm hoping for odd comments but I'd also like to see editorials from your nations other papers. This is meant mainly as a chance for me to show my economy and corporations growing without just saying I have some huge super corporation with $1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. (No offense).


Economic Analysts Predict Continuing Growth
In a report delivered several days after government officials announced that Orbath now held the largest GDP per capita in it's region, economic analyst Dr. Robert Woodford stated that ''this nation will continue to grow and prosper.''
The nation of Orbath's economic expansion began after former President David Jackson unveiled a new international policy, brining the nation out of isolation. The nation saw even further growth when current President James Andrews was elected. Dr. Robert Woodford looked at data from several major corporations, several minor corporations and government records. He also interviewed countless CEOs and government officials. We had the chance to speak with him briefly and he said, ''With even more trade deals in the works, several more corporations getting involved overseas, we have the potential to become a major economic powerhouse. In fact, It is my belief that we will become an economic powerhouse.

To the Editor,

The following was released today by the official HOB News Service (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13443198#post13443198).

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3/3/2008
New International Trade Agreements Expected

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Station HOB-11B stands above the Arctic's ice pack

Nova Zembella- Unofficial reports surfaced today that the House of Boothby's Department of Foreign Affairs, and the International Trade Bureau are in the preliminary stages of negotiation over the export of HOB oil to the southern nation of Orbath.

While neither department could be reached for comment, unofficial sources have pointed to the HOB's desire to finalize an agreement in light of the recent opening of Stoklomolvi oil fields.

This would be the third major trade move made by the HOB in the last two months. With Yanitarian invest in the domestic renewable and nuclear energy being the largest. Additionally the HOB and Yanitaria have agreed to agricultural trade relations, where Yanitaria would dedicate several large plots of farm lands to the growing of HOB poppies.

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Gas Prices Drop
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A Stoklomolvi Oil Rig Against The Setting Sun
Gas prices across the nation dropped significantly today and are expected to drop even lower after news that Orbath Oil may be expanding into the North Sea and oil fields in Stoklomolvi. A spokesperson from Orbath Oil refused to comment yesterday, however a government official spoke briefly with us. When asked about the Stoklomolvi Oil fields she stated that '' we made a small purchase of land to ensure that one of our corporations would have the opportunity to claim it, before everyone jumped on it. We asked who it was sold to and she told us Orbath OIl. When asked about the North Sea she refused to go into detail stating that things were ''still ongoing'' and nothing had actually been decided.

Deal Struck With Leonis Imperial Airways, Terminals To Be Built
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Orbath Airways airliner en route to Yanitaria.
A representative from Orbath International Airways announced a deal had been reached with foreign airline company Leonis Imperial Airways, based out of Anselmus. The deal will begin with a codeshare alliance with rumors of increased partnerships in the future. Along with this, The Orbathian government will allow the establishment of Leonis terminals within Orbath City, Portsmouth, Avenshire and Northford (City). In addition, Orbath Airways will be establishing terminals within Anselmus within the very near future. This deal is expected to create thousands of jobs within both nations.

Government Purchases Fief
In a specially scheduled conference, President Andrews announced today the $1.5 Billion dollar purchase of a small fief within the crumbling empire of Paloni. The empire of Paloni made a controversial decision in the selling of fiefs to other nations in the wake of a rebellion. When asked why that fief was purchased, Andrews replied, ''I looked at the interests of our nation, both economically and militarily as well as the interests of that particular fief. It is my belief that we will fit well together.''' Andrews has received opposition from those believing that this will become another ''Cripistan.'' Andrews stated that, ''The circumstances are much different, the people look to leadership.'' The purchase makes 35 year old Andrews a Count and head of state of the new nation. Although there has been speculation, it is believed that he will remain head of state even if removed from office in Orbath, though once that happens, may take a cerimonial role.

Monarchy Explained
After the announcement of the purchase of the fief by the Orbathian government, confusion broke out all over Orbath with people unsure of how the Monarchy would work. In several rare cases, citizens took to the street in protest, fearing the President had become de facto head of state. In response to this, the government released the following,

An Overview of The Newly Establish Monarchy of Throppe

The Monarchy of Throppe is different in the sense that it starts much lower down the chain of nobility. The actual head is only a Count.

Head of State
The Head of State is the now President of Orbath, styled, President James Andrews, President of Orbath, His Excellency, The Count of Throppe. He is the head of state for life and holds absolute power. If he is not reelected in Orbath, he will likely become a cerimonial figurehead, with the government of Orbath holding absolute power. He is addressed as either Mr. President or His Excellency.

His wife. styled Sara Andrews, Her Excellency, Countess of Throppe, holds no actual power, nor do his children, though, his position is lifelong, thus, when he dies, he successor will become the ruling monarch.

Representative in Throppe
Because the President has the matters of Orbath to deal with, he has appointed a representative in Throppe styled General Arnold Robertson (retired), His Right Honorable Viscount of Throppe. Robertson holds much power, with the ability to make day to day decisions in the running of Throppe. He is not allowed to issue declarations of war or create laws.

His wife, styled Paula Robertson, Her Honorable, Viscountess of Throppe holds no actual power. His daughter and two sons also do not hold power and upon Robertson's death, will likely become ceremonial figure heads.

Lower Levels of Government
Because of its small size, it was decided that no provinces would be created. Instead, the County is subdivided into smaller Baronies, headed by Barons. A baron is styled His(Her) Honorable, Baron (Baroness) of Throppe. The Barons will be lifelong Throps and the title will be hereditary, though the government can remove the title at any time.

The President, commenting by satellite phone from Yanitaria said, ''There is no fear of me removing what has been present in Orbath for hundreds of years... I will not take your freedom, I am not President for Life.

OOC: I put it in the same post so as not to clutter your thread.

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Economic Expansion in Throppe and Abroad
Yanitarian Arms Factory in Blissfield
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Throppe - Negotiations ended yesterday concerning Yanitarian Arms expansion in the Orbathian colony of Throppe, which has been seeking trusted companies in order to build up it's industry.

Yanitarian Arms, on behalf of the Yanitarian government, also asked if the Aerospace companies of Yanitaria could forage a similar path to the one they have taken in Kahanistan, drawing themselves closer together in order to fund a non-biased company that will manufacture aircraft parts to be shipped back to Yanitaria. The new company, which some sources say will be named the Yanitarian United Aerospace Investment Firm, will also take control of the Kahanistani Aerospace Investment Firm, and conduct operations in Kabavia as well.

This deal for Yanitarian Arms comes directly after an Orbathian order of a sizable amount of arms for use with their colonial forces in Throppe. Meanwhile, back in Europa Atlantica, there have been hints that the previously frigid relations between Binaria and Yanitaria (and thus Binaria and the rest of the New Oslo Pact) may thaw as Yanitarian officials meet with Binarian counterparts in order to discuss a future deal to build arms factories in each other's nations.

It is unknown when or if these negotiations will take place, or how the nations of EA will react, but observers are optimistic.

Copyright 2008 Yanitarian News Wire. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
URL: http://www.YNW.gov.ya/articles/ (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=551560)
© 2008 Yanitarian News Wire

OOC:Nope, go right ahead.

Rumors Circulate About Foreign Legion
Rumors have been circulating for the past few days about the possible creation of an Orbathian or Throp foreign legion. Sources believe that if such a force was created, it would be based in Orbath, but operate largely in Throppe. These rumors began spreading upon sightings of Throppe military personnel arriving via civilian aircraft. A military spokesperson said today, ''No such force currently exists.''When asked about future plans or why the Throps had been sighted in Orbath he refused to comment, siting security reasons.

Throppe At Final Stage Of Reconstruction
Viscount Arnold Robertson informed us by satellite interview yesterday that Throppe has entered its final stage of reconstruction. Since the first arrival of Orbathian troops, the nation has seen the reconstruction or revitalization of infrastructure such as roads and bridges, an overhaul of the largely outdated power grid which included several more environmentally friendly options, the introduction of foriegn corporations and investors, including some from Orbath and the strengthening of already present corporations. Robertson had this to say; ''With the formation of The Royal Orbathian Foreign Legion, as The Royal Colonial Defense Forces, we have moved into our final phase. Efforts will be made to strengthen ties with outside nations, including surrounding fiefs. Trade deals are to be expected, including one with Orbath. Essentially, a nation which was once stuck in the 70s will now be moved up into the late 90s.

Government to Support Two Factions Within Frenzia
In a surprise move by the Orbathian government, it has been announced that support will be offered for two factions within Frenzia, a nation which has crumbled after two wars and the suspicious disappearance of their leader. A spokesperson was quoted as saying; ''We have decided to support two groups, one, the Worker's Army is a group made up of largely farmers and fishermen who have been wrong done by the prior government and in the case of the farmers, had their farmland destroyed by chemical weapons. Many of them are suffering from starvation. The other group, the Royalty Now Party is a group which rallies around the family of a former monarch. They too are suffering. In both cases we have introduced terms which will ensure no more bloodshed, as well as a plot of land to be held by the Orbathian government.''

News From The Front Lines
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Royal Orbathian Foreign Legion Paratroopers Secure Airfield - (Mark Walker, 2007)

We have only recently received word back from Mark Walker, an Orbathian News Network reporter who has been embedded with a military unit inside of Frenzia. This is the first time, during a conflict, the Orbathian military has allowed us or any news group to have a reporter embedded with a military unit during operations. He is not yet at liberty to divulge which unit he has been stationed with or where exactly he is but he has told us although he hasn't yet seen fighting, the situation appears tense. When asked about the recent decision to allow embedded news reporters, the military was quite upfront stating, ''We want to show our citizens and the world that we are a capable and effective fighting force. We also wish to gain support for our military in low intensity conflicts and rebuilding operations like this, seeing as so many are against our participation since the Cripistan conflict. We hope by allowing civilians to see what we are doing, we can gain this needed support. These pictures and stories will be for the most part, uncensored.''

President Andrews Now Officially A Count
Ceremonies were held in Throppe today including the coronation of President Andrews, Arnold Robertson and newly appointed Barons within Throppe. Although Andrews was already legally head of state, this ceremony makes it more official. President Andrews commented via satellite phone on his private plane stating, ''I am happy that I have not only been able to do what I have promised for the Orbathian people but provide not only my good will and spirit but that of the Orbathian people to a section of a nation that was crumbling and would likely have become war torn. I am pleased the people of Throppe have accepted me and those I have appointed.''

Protesters Take To The Streets
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Protesters took to the streets today in both Orbath and Throppe to protest the plan to make James Andrews a figure head should he not be elected. The largest protest took place in Throppe City and several other smaller cities in Throppe. There were also several small protests throughout Orbath City. In both cases, police were called in but the demonstrations remained peaceful. The event organizer, who called himself Mack stated, ''Andrews is a person of royalty and the rightful owner and ruler of Throppe. It would not be right to oust him from power, that would be forcing something on the people of Throppe that they do not want.'' Andrews also commented briefly, ''I am glad to see some support but unfortunately, this is out of my hands. Although I am the current leader, this is something that passes on from President to President that I cannot change.'' This all stems from criticism that began when the colony was first purchased because although Andrews is the legal ruler, because the colony was purchased with government funds, it is considered the property of Orbath and is therefore transfered to the next President.

President Andrews Re-elected
President Andrews was re-elected officially at 6:00 p.m, April 26th by a landslide vote with over 70% of the population supporting him. Parades in all major cities started and parties lasted into the night. In several cases, police were called to monitor activity but no arrests were made. One person was reported injured after falling from a balcony while intoxicated but reports indicate that he was released hours later.

Orbath Sells Battleships
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A representative from the Ministry of Defense confirmed today that the nation of Orbath would be selling its aging fleet of Iowa Class Battleships. Although the press conference was short, the representative stated, ''The ships are of basically no use to us anymore. Although they are still fairly effective, there is no place for them in Orbathian doctrine. There sale will free money up for the purchase of newer, more modern equipment which will better serve our fighting men and women.'' When asked about their sale price, or about what other equipment would be purchased, she was quoted as saying, ''I cannot comment on the price of sale but I can tell you that three were sold earlier this morning and we do have another interested buyer. As for what may be purchased, I cannot comment at this time.''

Orbath Holds War Game
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Legionaries look on as they approach Yanitarian base.
Royal Orbathian Foreign Legionaries and Yanitarian Foreign Legionaries are currently participating in a joint exercise to practice convoy defense against their Novus Universitus region mates who will provide offense in the form of an ambushing party. The exercise, which has been in the works for several months, will allow both nations legionnaires realistic training which will likely include improvised explosive devices and other small traps. When we asked about finer details, including the location of the exercise, military officials refused to comment, citing security reasons.

Two Billionth Citizen Born!
At exactly 12:34 a.m. on Friday, May 9th, Orbath's two billionth citizen, Mark Wilson was born to a happy couple, Sara and Shawn Wilson. Sara Wilson was unable to comment at the time, however her husband, Shawn stated that, ''We are overjoyed to be having our first child, but to have the two billionth citizen, that just made us ecstatic.'' President Andrews himself issued a statement promising gifts for the couple and their son, including tuition to the child's college of choice.

Flag Desecrater Nearly Beaten To Death In The Street
In a completely unexpected and surprise event, an unknown protester charged from behind a barricade and attempted to steal the Orbathian flag from the color party, during an annual march past in Portsmouth. The Color Guards responded, one smashing the man's chin with the butt of his rifle, one ordering him down at bayonet point. Meanwhile, members of the crowd surged over the barrier and began kicking the man. Nearby police officers responded, pushing the crowd back and arresting the man. Although some controversy was raised by foriegn media attending the parade, Orbathian law dictates that anyone who attempts to desecrate the flag during an official ceremony can legally be killed on site by the Color Guard so their actions actually showed restraint. The unknown man was rushed to hospital, suffering from what doctors called, ''a massive head injury'' which they say nearly killed him.

Recruiting Stations Overwhelmed, Many Forced To Close
Citizens all across Orbath have marched to local recruiting stations, to sign up for military service. Some lines were so long, they stretched around entire city blocks. In many places, regular personnel were called up to help with filing and processing of these new applicants, however, the extent of applicants has forced many stations to temporarily close their doors. Anyone still wishing to apply is encouraged to visit www.OrbathArmedForce.com, where you can apply on line, provided you bring required information to your local base if accepted.

Task Force Alpha Arrives!
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Early today, Task Force Alpha, comprised of an undisclosed number of warships arrived at Thiers Naval Base, bringing their several day journey to an end. While we do not know the exact number of ships, based on information gained from the ship crew's family at home, several carriers have been deployed. Of course, this is all in preparation for a coming strike against Miroxia. In a press conference with Admiral Wilson, he stated that, ''We have positioned our naval assets in a position to provide the Yanitarians with the closest support possible.'' When asked about other deployments, Wilson said, ''We have put other assets at the ready.''

Decommissioned Ships Recommissioned
In a rather surprising move, the government has decided to recommission an undisclosed number of american made warships which were decommissioned following the delivery of the vessels which were intended to replace them. While originally they were to be sold, they will now be crewed by a combination of the current naval fleets' third crew rotation and naval reserves.

A Chance For Peace?
A report from Task Force Alpha released to the public today states that there is a good chance that the conflict will be resolved peacefully. After several days of deliberation between Miroxia, Shazbottom and Yanitaria, the nation of Orbath stepped in with an offer which Yanitaria and Miroxia have both unofficially agreed to and is to be finalized in a peace conference in the coming days. Although details have not yet been released, officials were willing to state that both Orbath and Yanitaria stand to receive something for the costs of the war.

ROFL Set To Deploy
In a brief press conference this morning, the ROLF commander, General Erik Right announced that ROFL is gearing up for a possible deployment to Miroxia in ''Operation Payment'', following the outcome of the peace conference, set to take place in the coming days. He stated that Orbath should be taking control of an area of land and, depending on the circumstances, ROFL soldiers may play an important part in this. In the past few weeks, ROFL has received an influx of recruits, mostly Orbathian, many who were turned away by the regular military because of the closed recruiting stations. When asked if the warning orders were given prematurely, he stated that, ''regardless of the outcome, we are nearly guaranteed to leave with a plot of land. It doesn't make sense to wait until the conference is over, we can be ready to go at any moments notice.''

Brayton Times-Herald

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The frigate CTS Barstowe (FFG-273) on patrol in Madric Sea in August, 2006.

A spokesman for the Combined Staff confirmed today that the Tolvanic Navy has cancelled plans to decommision or mothball some thirty warships. The vessels, mostly Type 32 or Type 34 frigates, were slated to begin leaving service in the next two to nine months. Official sources have stated that the move is due to delays in construction of several new designs, including the much maligned Type 50 and Type 52 frigate designs. Others including retired Admiral James Steadman, now a professor of naval history at the University of Brayton, believe that the move is to counter the recent decision by Orbath to recommision a large number of older ships. The Ministry of Defence denies that charge.

President Flint, Count Andrews Officially Name Colonies
In a small, unannounced ceremony yesterday, both President Flint and Count Andrews appeared in the colonies formally known as Orbath and Throppe Minor respectively. Flint announced the colony would be known as ''Orsa'', part of the continent's name while Count Andrews choose ''Apolco''. In the same ceremony, both named their capital cities, with the port city in Orsa being named New Portsmouth and Andrews declaring that once Apolco's capital was built it would be known as Countston. The two men also took a helicopter tour of the island, however several stops near the border were canceled due to security reasons brought on by the recent attack on a Delesean helicopter near Orsa's border in which the helicopter was brought down by small arms fire from an unknown force.