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The Country Is Part of A Neighbor’s Civil War, Here Is How It Happened Anton Narcisse Beau Herman Juna Goedewijn Londo Roccianera 09/01/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - Former President Hugo Quizolin sent troops to the nation of Candelu in a move that has broken with many norms of the country, and potentially jeopardized the country’s internal security. This report includes a day-to-day tracking of the events that led to the nation having troops committed to Candelu, and what it means for the state of the nation. Former President Hugo Quizolin and Minister of Intelligence Justina Nablot It all began when the Minister of Intelligence Justine Nablot briefed President Hugo Quizolin that members of the Zannese Council had made a major decision, and were mobilizing members for special activities, on January 2nd around 1900 Overtime. Quizolin, acting on partial intelligence, directed Nablot to begin intensive monitoring of the situation, and to brief him the moment anything changes. Clyde Suderhaus, Minister of Defense Minister of Defense Clyde Suderhaus was then directed by Quizolin to have war plans drawn up for the Candelu region, with scenarios based on different levels of force deployment, and expected international participation. Nablot briefed Quizolin the next day, and said the Zannese council’s declaration of independence was serious. Included in the brief was an assessment that the two nations would not peacefully negotiate separation, and would instead resort to conflict to settle disputed claims. Quizolin then requested Suderhaus brief him on intervention options. Five options were laid on, from no commitment to substantial commitment of forces and personnel. One of the options included Scenario E, a full-scale military deployment that would entail quashing the Zannese Council in a counter-insurgency. It would cost billions, and require an extended multi-year effort. Quizolin set down Scenario E, and chose Scenario B, which would involve deploying a small detachment of troops to promote peacekeeping in the region. Quizolin was then interrupted by Oliver Houdelmont, Counsel to the President. Counsel to the Office of the President Oliver Houdelmont Houdelmont objected to picking a military scenario, and told Quizolin that although he technically had the legal power to deploy troops in such a manner according to standing defense law, to do so would invoke the ire of the incoming President Guy Laclare. This also included potential legal challenges that could have the order overturned, and Quizolin would subsequently be tried in court. Quizolin ignored Houdelmont’s objections, stating regional security was of greater importance. A person familiar with the conversation stated that Quizolin said, “If they have a fight to pick with Candelu, who is next?” Quizolin then had Suderhaus distribute orders in line with Scenario B, and to have soldiers activated and ready to deploy in accordance with the plan. Quizolin ordered Houdelmont to prepare a legal defense. Nablot was told to streamline information to support Scenario B planning. Quizolin said he would “handle” Guy Laclare and Martin Toro. President-Elect Guy Laclare and Martin Toro Quizolin went to Fort Boncort at the outskirts of Pointe-d’Espoir the same night. President Elect Guy Laclare and Martin Toro, the favorite to be Prime Minister, were roused from their houses and brought to the military base by members of the Viriarma in black SUVs. People familiar with the meeting said it took place over three hours. Laclare and Toro were taken back to their houses when the meeting closed. Le Grande Assemblee opened for business on January 4th with a number of provisions up for vote in the Lower Assembly. Tucked in behind a bill on reauthorizing military base land grants was Special Request 1424-01, a document that asks for forces to be deployed to Candelu for the purpose of, “aiding national stability and peacekeeping within the region.” The Lower Assembly voted on the military bills, passed them to the Upper Assembly, which also passed the bills in short order. By midday the bill was law and Le Ministère de la Défense was seating soldiers onto transport planes bound for Candelu. What this means for the nation is already apparent. An explosion ripped through the heart of Clementina overnight. Although no soldiers were killed or injured, it portends the scale of violence to come, as guerilla warfare is rife with bombings, ambushes, and hard-fought street corners. The fate of Quizolin also looms large in the national dialogue. The President has the power to bring up a number of different special requests, if there is something the President wishes to do but isn’t able to under ordinary circumstances, or ante iudicium, before any litigation has come to a definitive answer. The issue is with what can be requested, says Gerard Couturier, a constitutional scholar at Université Felix Hautlieu. “And it’s judged by a snap vote. A simple majority is all it takes to pass sweeping decrees or actions.” Special requests as is are broad, from trade embargos, to declaring emergencies, and even committing belli inmertio, war without cause. 1424-01 falls into that last category, because the parties in the Candelu conflict haven’t involved Nouveauterra directly, either through treaty or outright declaration. The questions looming over this bill now are these: was the threat to the nation’s “interests, security, and prosperity,” great enough to warrant making this request? It’s a civil war in a nation not directly adjacent to Nouveauterra, although peace within Doll Guldur is always beneficial to the country as a whole. Were the members of Le Grande Assemblee properly notified of this request? Remember, this request was tucked into another bill, meaning burgesses and councilors may not have seen the request in full. Lastly, was there sufficient debate to warrant granting the request? If question two is answered with a No, then that means the request was made in error and has to be rescinded, or a new request can be drawn up in its place with debate restarted regarding the force deployment. Question two can be a Yes, but with the meeting between Quizolin, Laclare, and Toro, it’s possible the debate was held in Fort Boncort with men and assault rifles abound. It’s up to ordinary people and government officials to act in either curtailing this kind of activity, or condoning it.

A look into the league - Part 4, Matchdays 18-24. After a short animated introduction, the scene opens in the TVNC studio, with Liandre and Xiava already at the desk, Liandre seemed to be talking about something, not noticing the cameras had already turned on for a moment. [Liandre]: So they will probably decide on it today. [Xiava]: Think they are going to give it to Ryxtylopiana? [Liandre]: I mean, Dinco did provoke them sorta out of nowhere, especially since they're still on the relegation spo- Oh crap, we're live? (cough) Good evening everybody! Welcome to the TVNC report on the league, we've had a lot happening since the last time we were live. [Xiava]: Indeed, from the top 3 still battling it out to comebacks and poor performances! [Liandre]: Well how about we start from the bottom this time? Its pretty interesting. [Xiava]: Im okay with that, hopefully our audience is ready... Since the relegation race keeps getting more interesting. [Liandre]: It does, starting with the 2 relegation spots, occupied by Ryxtylopiana and Garravas only separated by 1 point, and only a win or so away from safetey, with Carraizal once again on edge. [Xiava]: Tirilpense got some key wins against easy opponents, and they shot way past relegation, now they're 17th. [Liandre]: Carraizal and Pinilaca are on the risk zone if Garravas and Ryxtylopiana win or draw more games, so they need more wins or draws. [Xiava]: Ystiandes is slipping, and from what it seems, they will loose the 3 points in the suspended game with Ryxtylopiana. [Liandre]: A moment to talk about that. The actions by the crowd were bad of course, but don't you think Dinco Arvaléz provoked it? [Xiava]: Well the celebration, depends how you take it... But i think to most people its obvious, the gesture he was saying meant; "Ryxtylopiana Out!" he was joking that they were on the relegation spot and he knew it. [Liandre]: Ryxtylopiana could get out of the relegation zone with that boost and a few more wins. [Xiava]: That is if either Pinilaca or Carraizal stay the same, but who knows with this race. [Liandre]: Anyways, San Liarvas continue their mediocre campaign, with Cintral Liípica doing surprisingly good for this season, while Qixas after almost reaching the top 8 drops another spot. [Xiava]: I actually thought Obriros could stand a chance this time around at making the top 8, but their attack is pretty bad, they are now behind the U. of Ryxenia and above the U. of Saxatí. [Liandre]: Pinichaca also is starting to slip away from the top 8, whilst Vynitiná is closeley tailing Myvas for the last spot in the top 8, where the positions have not really changed except for Priava and Libre now being tied in both points and goal difference! [Xiava]: Dont forget Mytapixas, the team with the best goal difference so far, their attack and Libre's are the best we've seen in a while. [Liandre]: Indeed, it will be interesting to see who makes it to the final. [Liandre]: Also... have you noticed something? [Xiava]: That we're still missing someone? [Liandre]: Exactly! Pablo always goes in at the same time we finish the preliminary look into this... [Xiava]: Should we wait for him? [Liandre]: Nahhh, id say we continue as normal. [Xiava]: Alright, then let me get the top scorers board! The Screen Changes to a table of the top goalscorers: Player Team Goals Scored Ezicaiel Barvas Mytapixas 24 Inzé Fransquixa Rio Priava 23 Andreís Richava Bixas 22 Ezicaiel Xiviscarra Raquivas 20 Rauíl Disquiverria Libre 20 Randé Tsilvana Tsalapaní 20 Julio Indrava Rio Priava 20 Rauíl Disquerravia Isportivo Ryxenia 19 Andreís Dixilfane Mytapixas 19 Andreís Diavarra Libre 19 [Xiava]: Fransquixa lost first place on this table for once. [Liandre]: But we've seen some wonderful performances from him still! [Xiava]: Id say, a lot of players here are still relativley young, Diavarra will probably leave Libre at the end of this season, he's having an amaizing start to his career. [Liandre]: No players from outside of the top 8, but its understandable, i have to say in particularly, Randé is being Tsalapaní's hero, he got them in the top 8 after a pretty bad start for them. [Xiava]: Mhm, well but they wouldn't be able to score goals if nobody helped them, so its time we move on to top assisters. The Screen Changes to a table of the top assisters: Player Team Goals Assisted Andreís Yirapa Libre 31 Luque Pirrava Rio Priava 30 Enrico Irrasvasquia Mytapixas 29 Lardo Armatez Bixas 27 Andreís Irrestafica Isportivo Ryxenia 27 [Liandre]: Nobody new so far! This table remains exclusive to the top 5! [Xiava]: I only see a few changes, Irrasvaquia has had a pretty good season too. [Liandre]: What about GK's? [Xiava]: Going right up. Finally, the list of top goalkeepers shows up on screen: Player Team Saves Andreís Yirapa Tsalapaní 36 Julian Xirvés Unydo di Vynitiná 32 Isidro Darrias Raquivas 30 Marco Valandrés Bixas 29 Tincho Quilivixas Myvas 27 [Xiava]: I have to say, Yirapa's game against Myvas was just brilliant, eating their attacks a lot of the time, he and the Tsalapaní defenders have a lot of good coordination and to an extent condition their rivals into attacking with poor positioning. [Liandre]: But Julian is also having a pretty amaizing season, he's helped Vynitiná recover and move on to 9th place, he's been pretty busy with shot-stopping now. [Xiava]: Yes, he has. [Liandre]: Anything else we should add? [Xiava]: I think Mytapixas will take first place at this rate, also we could continue seeing the relegation race get more intense. [Liandre]: Well, i think Vynitiná have a good chance at making the top 8 if Myvas continues loosing or drawing. [Xiava]: Dont think Pinichaca and Obriros could retake their spots. At this point, Pablo finally arrives. [Pablo]: Im- [Liandre]: Anyways and that's it for this edition of the program, we'll keep you informed on more developments later. [Pablo]: You... [Xiava]: That's deserved, have you seen the time?! Xiava and Pablo would begin to argue with Liandre laughing at both as the camera zooms away and the transmission switches to ads.