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NORVALKIN NEWS NETWORK​

"Tech Republic Uproar: President Hacker Attacked!"​

President Randal Hacker was discovered unconscious next to his car, yesterday morning, by capitol security, the victim of a mugging. NNN has learned from a confidential source that the matter is widely suspected to be tied to recent legislation. The legislation, known as the "Closed Gates Act," was intended to drive up the national economy by requiring businesses to consider local talent before bringing in employees from abroad.

The legislation has caused a ripple effect throughout the nation's corporate sector, near-instantly dragging the economy to lows not seen since the early years of Hacker I, the President's grandfather and Norvalkin's founder. Business-owners, unhappy with the legislation, have begun departing the Republic by the boatload.

Security at the capitol has been increased, and the President has been taken to a secure location.

NNN sends its best wishes to Mr. Hacker, and prays for a swift resolution to the matter. Further details will be reported as they become available.
 
This act of corporatist violence will not be tolerated. We hope that Norvalkin will be able to put an end to it quickly. We would also be interested in opening trade relations with you.
 
Syrixia echoes the concerns of Nebula. Corporations should not resort to violence to get what they desire, and we hope Norvalkin will end this tragedy soon. Syrixia offers the hand of friendship and assistance by proposing the opening of trade relations. We also sincerely hope President Hacker regains his health soon and his attackers are apprehended.
 
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NORVALKIN NEWS NETWORK - SPECIAL BULLETIN​

Norvalkin News Network has learned that President Randal Hacker is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries. For those of you just joining, those injuries were sustained, days ago, in a brazen attack on the nation's much-beloved, young leader.

In other news, rumors abound of trade relations between Norvalkin and Syrixia, as well as between Norvalkin and The Watching Nebula, have sparked reactions on both sides of the fence.

On the street: "We don't want these foreigners coming in and stealing jobs from good, hard-working Norvalkinians! Norvalkin for Norvalkinians! NORVALKIN FOR NORVALKINIANS!" screams a bedraggled, dirty, reeking, white-haired man, whom police suddenly jump and wrestle to the ground, before taking him off to a waiting paddy-wagon. As the vehicle peels off down the street, one of the officers jogs over, and shoves the camera away from the action.

Meanwhile, at the capitol building, an older gentleman in a suit and tie addresses a group of reporters gathered just outside of the main conference room: "Good people of Norvalkin," begins the man, identified by a marquee as Joshua M. Gibbs. "You have nothing to fear from these negotiations. They will do good things for the economy; they will bring in much-needed revenue, which should mitigate, if not reverse, the damage caused by the Closed Gates Act. Furthermore, until such time as Mr. Hacker is able to exercise his full faculties, I will be assuming the office of President of Norvalkin."

And finally, shaky camera footage is aired, from what appears to be the inside of a hospital wing: hooked up to an array of IVs and monitors, Randal Hacker appears, weak, but otherwise alive, and largely unharmed, save for a cast around his left arm, and a few minor abrasions on the same side of his face. Using his right hand, he briefly holds up a newspaper article from today's news, and flashes a confident thumbs-up, before settling back into his bed.
 
COMMUNIQUE TO GOVERNMENT OF NORVALKIN
The trade offer still stands. However, should you decide to trade with Syrixia, all offers are out the window. We will not trade with any nation working with those corporatists. In addition, Nebula is significantly closer than Syrixia; this will aid logistics.
Please consider this letter before making a decision.
 
CLASSIFIED COMMUNICATE FOR NORVALKIN ONLY:
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-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATE FROM THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC OF SYRIXIA-​

To: The Technological Republic of Norvalkin
From: The Most Serene Republic of Syrixia

We find the simultaneous offers of trade of both Nebula and our nation to your nation, Norvalkin, to be rather disturbing in circumstance. We warn you, the Nebulans are not to be trusted and we will not trade with any nation working with the Nebulan communists. Syrixia has an abundance of resources for trading and renownedly fast air and sea fleets with which to transport any trade goods. We urge you, the Norvalkinian government, to consider this letter when making its decision, and we thank you for your consideration and reading.


Sincerely,

Shaw Atlas
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Syrixia​
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The Empire of Kannex offers tax breaks for Norvalkinian businesses that expand or settle in Kannex or the Kannexan protectorate of Pelhafor. The Kannexan Reich wishes to expand trade relations with Norvalkin and promises protection of Norvalkinian businessmen and businesses if the Norvalkinian returns the favor. We have no other conditions. Kannexan businesses are already ready to expand operations to Norvalkin.
 
NORVALKIN NEWS NETWORK​


Just before dawn today, Norvalkin local time, diplomatic envoys were reportedly dispatched to meet with their respective counterparts in Syrixia and Nebula. There has been no word on the exact nature of their assignments, but we will keep you informed as the situation develops.




(The following message should be considered as having been delivered by appropriate diplomatic individuals representing the government of Norvalkin)

"Upon the advice of his inner council, President Gibbs has concluded that, respectfully, given the state of affairs between Syrixia and Nebula, allying with either country would not, at this time, be in Norvalkin's best interests. President Gibbs conveys his personal regards, best wishes, et cetera. Furthermore, should conditions between Syrixia and Nebula improve, President Gibbs would be more than willing to see the topic revisited."
 
Syrixia respects the Norvalkinian decision and understands its rationale. Our offer still stands, however, and we hope you do reconsider eventually.
 
NORVALKIN NEWS NETWORK: SPECIAL BULLETIN​

Norvalkin News Network has just been informed that President Randal Hacker has resumed the presidency, effective immediately, following his release from Norvalkin Medical Center in downtown Norvalkin City. Mr. Gibbs has resumed his former position as Vice President, with Mr. Hacker's deepest thanks for his service to the republic.

A video is shown, likely from a press conference held this morning; amidst an almost artificially clear day, on the steps of the capitol, Hacker and Gibbs shake hands... and then embrace, warmly. A banner declaring "WELCOME HOME, MR. PRESIDENT" unfurls. Also on hand to welcome the President back to active duty are the Speaker of the House, Lyssia Algiers, and Chief Justice Santo Castillo.

Gibbs smiles at Hacker, ruffles the younger man's hair in an almost fatherly way, and says something the cameras' microphones don't catch. Hacker returns the smile, leans up to the podium's microphone, and explains: "He was just letting me know, he was keeping the seat warm, he's not really interested in taking over. Leading a country is a young man's game." The crowd laughs as Gibbs gives a thumbs-up and a smile.

As the festivities begin to wind down, a group of rowdy citizens raise various anti-Gibbs/pro-Hacker, and anti-Hacker/pro-Gibbs signage, and begin harassing each-other. Police and security forces present at the event proceed to separate the two groups as quickly and peacefully as possible. Aside from one or two arrests (of individuals exhibiting EXTREMELY aggressive tendencies, on video no less), the event ends, and the crowds disperse.
 
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