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Our Country Today​

Volume I Issue I

State of Affairs​

MALVAD CITY- Turmoil. Chaos. Death. Rage. War. These five words are what come to mind when I think about the past two years. From military rule to zombies to failure to revolution. What has happened to our great nation, what is its current state, and what lies ahead for us?
On April 1, 2013 a zombie virus spread across our world. The government of Czar Godric and Prime Minister Marcus Abraham was fractured and crippled. As the government collapsed the head of the military, Admiral Ronald Vicci, seized power. The virus was eventually contained but Vicci remained in power for three months afterwards. In this time many government officials were found dead including Czar Godric. Still many more officials were able to flee and returned with the help of the famed Second Fleet to topple Vicci. The remaining members of the old government resumed their positions and the crown was passed to the Czar's daughter, Hannah, with his wife Amelia serving as Empress and Regent.
All seemed well until once more, on Halloween, the zombie virus struck. The government was once again crippled and a meeting of all senior members of the government was called immediately after the virus was contained. The decision was made to transition Malvad to a full republic and abolish the Czardom after nearly 600 years. Minister of the State Wendy Stevenson was put in charge until a new constitution could be written. Once completed elections were held and Minister of Defense Stan Voris was elected Prime Minister. All seemed well in Malvad.
Sadly the government was fractured and unable to do anything. The Prime Minister resigned and John Wilson, Mayor of Malvad City, was appointed Caretaker Governor. At this same time former agents of Admiral Vicci broke him out of prison while he was awaiting trial. He then seized the opportunity to topple the weak government and once again ruled Malvad. He began a purge of all government officials and dissolved the Second Fleet.
In July of 2014 a revolution began in Northern Malvad. Within two days the entire northern half of the island was under rebel control. Vicci was then assassinated by one of his agents, Sub-Commander Natasha Nadal, who took control. Nadal was driven mad by the revolution and by the time the rebels arrived at her palace it was too late. Deranged, Nadal killed herself and the revolution was over. Admiral Samuel Lourdes was appointed President and Sans Vigil was appointed Prime Minister.
It is now three months since the end of the revolution. A chancellor has been appointed to run the government until full order and democracy can be restored. A capital has also been established on the Western Coast. Chancellor Alistair Minerva is currently operating out of the new capital, Mavis. In general Malvad is currently in a good place. Most civil, economic, and political order has returned and Malvad now chairs the Democratic Union. Life improves everyday.
But what does the future hold? Elections are expected in the near future. A new constitution is also expected within the next year. Hopefully our current rate of progress will continue and we will be able to once again stand as a beacon of peace, freedom, and democracy. The future holds no guarantees so our future lies in our hands.

Winston Rentan
Political Reporter

 

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Volume I Issue II

A Return to Normalcy​

MAVIS- Major news today out of the capital! Elections have been announced as the drafting of the constitution nears completion. Malvad will go to the polls on December 5 of this year. Preliminary reports from the drafting convention suggest the people will be electing a President and a Parliament. They will most likely serve five year terms. The new government is scheduled to be inaugurated on May 5, 2015. Chancellor Alistair Minerva will continue as leader until then.
With elections finally scheduled, political speculation can now begin. Currently the field remains completely open as most former government officials are either missing or dead. The current expectation is that Alistair Minerva will stand for President while many revolutionaries will stand for parliamentary seats. Due to the current lack of experienced or well known politicians, a plea was sent out yesterday by the transitional government all across The North Pacific pleading for any officials that may be in hiding to return home. There has been no response so far. Many of the few remaining officials may choose to remain abroad and in hiding, fearing that their lives could be at risk back home.
Hopefully elections will run smoothly and Malvad can return to peace and prosperity.

Winston Rentan
Political Reporter

Rebuilding a City​

TIRASPOL- Ruin and destruction. Three months ago Tiraspol was nearly obliterated by a fire-bombing campaign by the forces of the deposed Queen Natasha Nadal. Over four thousand people lost their lives, while ten thousand were injured, and nearly two hundred people remain missing. The city's original population of over two million has been reduced to almost one million. Many citizens fled into the countryside or left Malvad by sea. Some moved into refugee camps south of the city, waiting for help.
Now the city is trying to rebuilding itself. I spoke to Sans Vigil, commander of the revolution forces, at the dedication of a memorial to the late Minister Andrew Winters and all of those who died in Tiraspol. He was in a state of melancholy for a majority of our interview. Although he is glad that Malvad is free, he still feels he has not done enough for his country.
"The people in this city are still suffering terribly from the cruelties of Vicci and Nadal. Something has to be done for these people."
The commander and Samuel Lourdes, Admiral of the Second Fleet, recently spent a week working in a soup kitchen in Tiraspol. They both said they were humbled by the experience and hoped that the people they helped could find peace soon.
With all of the strife there is a light. The road system has finally been repaired in the city and supplies are moving efficiently through the area. Goods are coming in to port from our allies across The North Pacific. And recently the people remaining in refugee camps were successfully moved into temporary apartment complexes near the center of the city. New permanent housing is expected by spring and it is also expected a majority of the city will be rebuilt by the following spring. Until then we can only hope for the safety and good fortune of those still suffering in Malvad's resilient second city.

Teresa Thatcher
Social Reporter

 

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Volume I Issue III

Democratic Crisis!​

MODINO MARO- The Democratic Union mission in Modino Maro has been in a state of crisis since yesterday after the nation of McMasterdonia became defensive as discussion continued on the country's political crisis. An emergency meeting of top Malvadian officials was called by Democratic Union Chairman Erwin August this afternoon as tensions rose with McMasterdonia. Chancellor Alistair Minerva was seen entering the mission for the meeting accompanied by the Ambassadors to McMasterdonia, The North Pacific, and the World Assembly.
The political crisis in McMasterdonia started more than nine months ago when the Queen dissolved parliament after the Council of State held a successful vote of no confidence against her. Since then protests have gripped the nation and some opposition forces have declared open rebellion against the crown. The Queen has so far refused to meet with the opposition as her public image plummets.
As tensions rise between McMasterdonia and the Democratic Union and Malvad we can only hope that a peaceful solution for this crisis can be found.

Winston Rentan
Political Reporter

Learning to Live​

VIENNA- Beauty. Art. Peace. This is Malvad's gem city of Vienna. Truly this city is a testament of Malvadian art and progress. Or at least it was. And it hopes to be again.
To the northeast lies the ruined fortress city of Viccea/Nadalia. This husk represents how many Viennans feel after the end of the revolution. Vienna remained a loyal southern city during the revolution. Ronald Vicci enjoyed immense popularity in the city. To many he brought order and stability. The streets were quiet and everything appeared to run smoothly.
But Vienna was not the same. Those that remained opposed to Vicci watched as peace turned to uncomfortable tension. Art turned to a gray and empty urban environment. Vienna's beauty dissipated. It was a shell, a husk of its former self. Many tried to save the city but those who tried either ended up imprisoned or dead. So the city remained silent.
With the revolution over, those who were loyal to Vicci have isolated themselves. They have discovered what had happened and are now too ashamed to show themselves. Inside they have been destroyed emotionally, socially, and politically. Now they are trying to recover and return to their old lives. But many fear the social stigma they may face from those who opposed the regime will end up destroying them once again.
The citizens of Vienna only wish to see beauty, art, and peace return. And as with all things, only time will tell if they will receive their wish.

Teresa Thatcher
Social Reporter

The Flow of Rum and Modarns​

TRIDENT- The saying goes that "in Trident the rum flows like the sea." And after a long period of inactivity the rum is flowing once more. And it's not the only thing flowing now.
The demand for Malvadian Rum has been high since Vicci outlawed the sale of alcohol. A law was finally enacted overturning the ban and the distilleries have been put back in business. Shipments are being made across The North Pacific. And the supply is having trouble keeping up with the demand.
I spoke with Mike Whithers, owner of a large distillery on the outskirts of Trident. "After such a long ban, the people are practically begging for our rum! So much money but still so little rum in supply."
He is right about the money. Enough money has poured into Trident in the last few months that some citizens are changing the old saying to "the Modarns flow like the rum." This trend has been a great boost to the recovering post-Vicci economy and will continue to boost as long as the demand stays up and there is a supply for it.
Some residents are fearing that the demand will decrease rapidly soon. Many expect that once the rum gets back out and the supply reaches post-ban levels that many citizens will just see it as another North Pacifican rum.
"This is not just any old rum," Whithers stated, "This is the finest drink in all of The North Pacific. The people best remember that."
As my visit to Trident came to a close I went to a store in the center of town, hoping to find at least one bottle of Malvadian Rum. Lo and behold there was one bottle left. But the price? Over 40 Modarns! No wonder the Modarns now flow in Trident.

Melissa Wilson
Economics Reporter