Dalimbar

Result from the Semi-Final Match at Posadka Stadium: Dalimbar 13 - Cambria 03
In Dalimbari rugby, there is a tradition amongst rival teams where after the match, the captains share a drink. The match could have been a brutal grind or a complete roll-over, but both sides would send their captains after the match to shake hands and toast to their sides. 
Rugby has a following in Cambria, but for the Dalimbari squad, they did not know if that tradition was common with the Cambrians. Everything seemed... odd with that place. They can be so familiar yet so foreign at the same time. Although the Free State has often had difficult relations with their neighbour, as part of the various memoranda floating between the two around the hosting of the games and to prevent a boycott, Lev Toksin, the Chair of the Department of Sports made a note to Stavka that an... enhanced version of the tradition could take place.
The match between Dalimbar and Cambria as a textbook example of high quality rugby. The Cambrians were able to score an impressive 40m drop goal while the Dalimbari side made a penalty kick and two tries, both scored by Captain Luka Ivica. Noted as "the fastest legs in rugby", Captain Ivika directed his team to maximize flanking maneuvers along with speedy passing and reflexes. Yet, the Cambrians were a strong-and-stubborn wall. 
Post-match, while the Dalimbari squad were celebrating in their changing rooms, Captain Ivika received a buzz on his phone. It was his signal to start head upstairs to meet with the uppity-ups of the Free State, but first he had to go down to the basement for a quick minute.
The captain, still in his kit, managed to grab a case of premium Dalimbari Jewel vodka where wearing... a kilt and cleats, and seemingly nothing else. Square jaw. Some strange tattoo on the left side of his chest. This must be the Cambrian captain, Hadleigh Neal.
"Good match, Cambrian!" Ivika said first in Dalimbari, and then realizing that he was not understood, said again in a very accented Common.
"Good match. Congratulations." replied Neal. 
"Thank you! I bring you a gift, a bit of Dalimbari tradition I hope you enjoy!" Ivika said, grinning as he presented the crate of vodka to the Cambrian captain.
The Cambrian must have said something in his native tongue but presented a similar sized case of Old Toby beer. He motioned to open the crate and grabbed a bottle of beer. 
"Oh, good idea, Cambrian! We in Dalimbar usually finish a match with a drink, I'm glad to see you do as well!" 
The captains took several swigs of each others choice liquor, finally relaxing after a long game. Although, it was not over for both of them, for they both had their final matches coming up. However for both squads, this perhaps was the biggest match they've had in a while.
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Press Statement by the Chiefdoms of External Affairs and Public Affairs
On behalf of Stavka we would like to report the following:
Field Command of the Administrative Districts "Yugodalia" reports that the incident involving the Gabsikovo Power Plant is under control and that residents are free to leave their places of residence. 25 hostile-class members has been detained and the power plant is at 75% output at this time. We look forward to the match between the Free State against United Adaikes. Our Marshal and the President of United Adaikes will be watching the match together from the Marshal's box at Garrison. We are pleased with the success of the state dinner between the Free State, the Kingdom of Giovanniland, and the Holy Principality of Saint Mark. The leaders had a pleasant discussion on the state of affairs of their countries, cultural similarities and differences, and discussed trade relations. We look forward to strengthening trade relations between these strong economies through export of raw materials (including rare earth minerals) from the Free State in exchange for consumer goods and other resources. Embassies between the Free State and the two monarchies are to be established to increase dialogue. We remain concerned about the state of affairs in the Nur continent and will be monitoring the situation. 

Ignore the last part about the Cinderella story being quashed, the victory of Ryxtylopia over Cambria is a fairytale run for the small nation. 
On behalf of the entire Department of Sports, we are so thankful for a Dalimbari victory. The two senior leagues of their divisions faced off but in front of home fans in Garrison Stadium, the Dalimbari were finally able to get the gold and... Bring It Home!
Thank you for being part of Rugby Rankings, and we will be back for the next Rugby World Cup! If not sooner...?
A     B Cambria (56.46) 24 27 Ryxtylopia (53.44+3) Dalimbar (62.05) 19 06 United Adaikes (59.48+3) Day 11 (Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 64.14 United Adaikes - 57.40 Ryxtylopia - 55.45 Cambria - 54.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Won the Gold medal game, won the Silver medal, won the Bronze medal game. 

Ignore the last part about the Cinderella story being quashed, the victory of Ryxtylopia over Cambria is a fairytale run for the small nation. 
On behalf of the entire Department of Sports, we are so thankful for a Dalimbari victory. The two senior leagues of their divisions faced off but in front of home fans in Garrison Stadium, the Dalimbari were finally able to get the gold and... Bring It Home!
Thank you for being part of Rugby Rankings, and we will be back for the next Rugby World Cup! If not sooner...?
A     B Cambria (56.46) 24 27 Ryxtylopia (53.44+3) Dalimbar (62.05) 19 06 United Adaikes (59.48+3) Day 11 (Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 64.14 United Adaikes - 57.40 Ryxtylopia - 55.45 Cambria - 54.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Won the Gold medal game, won the Silver medal, won the Bronze medal game. 

Ignore the last part about the Cinderella story being quashed, the victory of Ryxtylopia over Cambria is a fairytale run for the small nation. 
On behalf of the entire Department of Sports, we are so thankful for a Dalimbari victory. The two senior leagues of their divisions faced off but in front of home fans in Garrison Stadium, the Dalimbari were finally able to get the gold and... Bring It Home!
Thank you for being part of Rugby Rankings, and we will be back for the next Rugby World Cup! If not sooner...?
A     B Cambria (56.46) 24 27 Ryxtylopia (53.44+3) Dalimbar (62.05) 19 06 United Adaikes (59.48+3) Day 11 (Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 64.14 United Adaikes - 57.40 Ryxtylopia - 55.45 Cambria - 54.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Won the Gold medal game, won the Silver medal, won the Bronze medal game. 

Ignore the last part about the Cinderella story being quashed, the victory of Ryxtylopia over Cambria is a fairytale run for the small nation. 
On behalf of the entire Department of Sports, we are so thankful for a Dalimbari victory. The two senior leagues of their divisions faced off but in front of home fans in Garrison Stadium, the Dalimbari were finally able to get the gold and... Bring It Home!
Thank you for being part of Rugby Rankings, and we will be back for the next Rugby World Cup! If not sooner...?
A     B Cambria (56.46) 24 27 Ryxtylopia (53.44+3) Dalimbar (62.05) 19 06 United Adaikes (59.48+3) Day 11 (Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 64.14 United Adaikes - 57.40 Ryxtylopia - 55.45 Cambria - 54.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Won the Gold medal game, won the Silver medal, won the Bronze medal game. 

Results of the Medal Matches
Bronze Medal Match
Nadu Naval Stadium
Cambria 24–27 Ryxtylopia
Gold Medal Match
Garrison Stadium
Dalimbar 19–6 United Adaikes

Result from the Semi-Final Match at Posadka Stadium: Dalimbar 13 - Cambria 03
In Dalimbari rugby, there is a tradition amongst rival teams where after the match, the captains share a drink. The match could have been a brutal grind or a complete roll-over, but both sides would send their captains after the match to shake hands and toast to their sides. 
Rugby has a following in Cambria, but for the Dalimbari squad, they did not know if that tradition was common with the Cambrians. Everything seemed... odd with that place. They can be so familiar yet so foreign at the same time. Although the Free State has often had difficult relations with their neighbour, as part of the various memoranda floating between the two around the hosting of the games and to prevent a boycott, Lev Toksin, the Chair of the Department of Sports made a note to Stavka that an... enhanced version of the tradition could take place.
The match between Dalimbar and Cambria as a textbook example of high quality rugby. The Cambrians were able to score an impressive 40m drop goal while the Dalimbari side made a penalty kick and two tries, both scored by Captain Luka Ivica. Noted as "the fastest legs in rugby", Captain Ivika directed his team to maximize flanking maneuvers along with speedy passing and reflexes. Yet, the Cambrians were a strong-and-stubborn wall. 
Post-match, while the Dalimbari squad were celebrating in their changing rooms, Captain Ivika received a buzz on his phone. It was his signal to start head upstairs to meet with the uppity-ups of the Free State, but first he had to go down to the basement for a quick minute.
The captain, still in his kit, managed to grab a case of premium Dalimbari Jewel vodka where wearing... a kilt and cleats, and seemingly nothing else. Square jaw. Some strange tattoo on the left side of his chest. This must be the Cambrian captain, Hadleigh Neal.
"Good match, Cambrian!" Ivika said first in Dalimbari, and then realizing that he was not understood, said again in a very accented Common.
"Good match. Congratulations." replied Neal. 
"Thank you! I bring you a gift, a bit of Dalimbari tradition I hope you enjoy!" Ivika said, grinning as he presented the crate of vodka to the Cambrian captain.
The Cambrian must have said something in his native tongue but presented a similar sized case of Old Toby beer. He motioned to open the crate and grabbed a bottle of beer. 
"Oh, good idea, Cambrian! We in Dalimbar usually finish a match with a drink, I'm glad to see you do as well!" 
The captains took several swigs of each others choice liquor, finally relaxing after a long game. Although, it was not over for both of them, for they both had their final matches coming up. However for both squads, this perhaps was the biggest match they've had in a while.
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Press Statement by the Chiefdoms of External Affairs and Public Affairs
On behalf of Stavka we would like to report the following:
Field Command of the Administrative Districts "Yugodalia" reports that the incident involving the Gabsikovo Power Plant is under control and that residents are free to leave their places of residence. 25 hostile-class members has been detained and the power plant is at 75% output at this time. We look forward to the match between the Free State against United Adaikes. Our Marshal and the President of United Adaikes will be watching the match together from the Marshal's box at Garrison. We are pleased with the success of the state dinner between the Free State, the Kingdom of Giovanniland, and the Holy Principality of Saint Mark. The leaders had a pleasant discussion on the state of affairs of their countries, cultural similarities and differences, and discussed trade relations. We look forward to strengthening trade relations between these strong economies through export of raw materials (including rare earth minerals) from the Free State in exchange for consumer goods and other resources. Embassies between the Free State and the two monarchies are to be established to increase dialogue. We remain concerned about the state of affairs in the Nur continent and will be monitoring the situation. 

Result from the Semi-Final Match at Posadka Stadium: Dalimbar 13 - Cambria 03
In Dalimbari rugby, there is a tradition amongst rival teams where after the match, the captains share a drink. The match could have been a brutal grind or a complete roll-over, but both sides would send their captains after the match to shake hands and toast to their sides. 
Rugby has a following in Cambria, but for the Dalimbari squad, they did not know if that tradition was common with the Cambrians. Everything seemed... odd with that place. They can be so familiar yet so foreign at the same time. Although the Free State has often had difficult relations with their neighbour, as part of the various memoranda floating between the two around the hosting of the games and to prevent a boycott, Lev Toksin, the Chair of the Department of Sports made a note to Stavka that an... enhanced version of the tradition could take place.
The match between Dalimbar and Cambria as a textbook example of high quality rugby. The Cambrians were able to score an impressive 40m drop goal while the Dalimbari side made a penalty kick and two tries, both scored by Captain Luka Ivica. Noted as "the fastest legs in rugby", Captain Ivika directed his team to maximize flanking maneuvers along with speedy passing and reflexes. Yet, the Cambrians were a strong-and-stubborn wall. 
Post-match, while the Dalimbari squad were celebrating in their changing rooms, Captain Ivika received a buzz on his phone. It was his signal to start head upstairs to meet with the uppity-ups of the Free State, but first he had to go down to the basement for a quick minute.
The captain, still in his kit, managed to grab a case of premium Dalimbari Jewel vodka where wearing... a kilt and cleats, and seemingly nothing else. Square jaw. Some strange tattoo on the left side of his chest. This must be the Cambrian captain, Hadleigh Neal.
"Good match, Cambrian!" Ivika said first in Dalimbari, and then realizing that he was not understood, said again in a very accented Common.
"Good match. Congratulations." replied Neal. 
"Thank you! I bring you a gift, a bit of Dalimbari tradition I hope you enjoy!" Ivika said, grinning as he presented the crate of vodka to the Cambrian captain.
The Cambrian must have said something in his native tongue but presented a similar sized case of Old Toby beer. He motioned to open the crate and grabbed a bottle of beer. 
"Oh, good idea, Cambrian! We in Dalimbar usually finish a match with a drink, I'm glad to see you do as well!" 
The captains took several swigs of each others choice liquor, finally relaxing after a long game. Although, it was not over for both of them, for they both had their final matches coming up. However for both squads, this perhaps was the biggest match they've had in a while.
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Press Statement by the Chiefdoms of External Affairs and Public Affairs
On behalf of Stavka we would like to report the following:
Field Command of the Administrative Districts "Yugodalia" reports that the incident involving the Gabsikovo Power Plant is under control and that residents are free to leave their places of residence. 25 hostile-class members has been detained and the power plant is at 75% output at this time. We look forward to the match between the Free State against United Adaikes. Our Marshal and the President of United Adaikes will be watching the match together from the Marshal's box at Garrison. We are pleased with the success of the state dinner between the Free State, the Kingdom of Giovanniland, and the Holy Principality of Saint Mark. The leaders had a pleasant discussion on the state of affairs of their countries, cultural similarities and differences, and discussed trade relations. We look forward to strengthening trade relations between these strong economies through export of raw materials (including rare earth minerals) from the Free State in exchange for consumer goods and other resources. Embassies between the Free State and the two monarchies are to be established to increase dialogue. We remain concerned about the state of affairs in the Nur continent and will be monitoring the situation. 

Result from the Semi-Final Match at Posadka Stadium: Dalimbar 13 - Cambria 03
In Dalimbari rugby, there is a tradition amongst rival teams where after the match, the captains share a drink. The match could have been a brutal grind or a complete roll-over, but both sides would send their captains after the match to shake hands and toast to their sides. 
Rugby has a following in Cambria, but for the Dalimbari squad, they did not know if that tradition was common with the Cambrians. Everything seemed... odd with that place. They can be so familiar yet so foreign at the same time. Although the Free State has often had difficult relations with their neighbour, as part of the various memoranda floating between the two around the hosting of the games and to prevent a boycott, Lev Toksin, the Chair of the Department of Sports made a note to Stavka that an... enhanced version of the tradition could take place.
The match between Dalimbar and Cambria as a textbook example of high quality rugby. The Cambrians were able to score an impressive 40m drop goal while the Dalimbari side made a penalty kick and two tries, both scored by Captain Luka Ivica. Noted as "the fastest legs in rugby", Captain Ivika directed his team to maximize flanking maneuvers along with speedy passing and reflexes. Yet, the Cambrians were a strong-and-stubborn wall. 
Post-match, while the Dalimbari squad were celebrating in their changing rooms, Captain Ivika received a buzz on his phone. It was his signal to start head upstairs to meet with the uppity-ups of the Free State, but first he had to go down to the basement for a quick minute.
The captain, still in his kit, managed to grab a case of premium Dalimbari Jewel vodka where wearing... a kilt and cleats, and seemingly nothing else. Square jaw. Some strange tattoo on the left side of his chest. This must be the Cambrian captain, Hadleigh Neal.
"Good match, Cambrian!" Ivika said first in Dalimbari, and then realizing that he was not understood, said again in a very accented Common.
"Good match. Congratulations." replied Neal. 
"Thank you! I bring you a gift, a bit of Dalimbari tradition I hope you enjoy!" Ivika said, grinning as he presented the crate of vodka to the Cambrian captain.
The Cambrian must have said something in his native tongue but presented a similar sized case of Old Toby beer. He motioned to open the crate and grabbed a bottle of beer. 
"Oh, good idea, Cambrian! We in Dalimbar usually finish a match with a drink, I'm glad to see you do as well!" 
The captains took several swigs of each others choice liquor, finally relaxing after a long game. Although, it was not over for both of them, for they both had their final matches coming up. However for both squads, this perhaps was the biggest match they've had in a while.
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Press Statement by the Chiefdoms of External Affairs and Public Affairs
On behalf of Stavka we would like to report the following:
Field Command of the Administrative Districts "Yugodalia" reports that the incident involving the Gabsikovo Power Plant is under control and that residents are free to leave their places of residence. 25 hostile-class members has been detained and the power plant is at 75% output at this time. We look forward to the match between the Free State against United Adaikes. Our Marshal and the President of United Adaikes will be watching the match together from the Marshal's box at Garrison. We are pleased with the success of the state dinner between the Free State, the Kingdom of Giovanniland, and the Holy Principality of Saint Mark. The leaders had a pleasant discussion on the state of affairs of their countries, cultural similarities and differences, and discussed trade relations. We look forward to strengthening trade relations between these strong economies through export of raw materials (including rare earth minerals) from the Free State in exchange for consumer goods and other resources. Embassies between the Free State and the two monarchies are to be established to increase dialogue. We remain concerned about the state of affairs in the Nur continent and will be monitoring the situation. 

After Action Report: Defense of Pirate Attack off Bilyadi Coast
Report Prepared by: Captain Elias Saska, Commanding Officer of Cambrian Ship KALAMEES
Date: April 21, 1423
Location: Bilyadi Coast, Mille-Mer
At approximately 2057 on April 20, 2023, the Kalamees, an Enno-class frigate, was patrolling in the Malao Bay, when the radar operator detected multiple fast attack craft (FACs) closing in on our position. The crew immediately went to General Quarters (GQ) and prepared for an imminent pirate attack.
The crew, including UA and TL observers, remained on edge throughout the encounter, with their eyes glued to the screens in front of them, searching for any sign of movement. The pirates, identified as Bilyadi Marines, were known to use cunning tactics, so the crew was ready for any situation.
As the FACs approached, the crew on the Kalamees could hear the pirates communicating over the radio, barking orders to each other and laughing. However, the crew remained focused and ready to defend the ship.
The Kalamees was armed with Basric Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), a 5-inch gun, and multiple machine guns and autocannons. In addition, the frigate carried a RH-643 Kaost gunship in place of the standard antisubmarine helicopters.
The commanding officer, Captain Elias Saska, ordered the gunners to engage the enemy. Defensive fire spilled out of the guns, sending waves of explosive shells towards the pirate boats. The Kaost gunship followed suit, unleashing a hail of gunfire on the hapless pirates.
Despite the crew's excitement at repelling the attack, Captain Saska remained vigilant. The pirates were known to have connections with terrorist organizations and had previously threatened to use chemical weapons. Captain Saska ordered his crew to remain at battle stations until they were sure that the threat had been eliminated.
The attack lasted approximately 20 minutes, during which time the Kalamees successfully defended against the pirate swarm. No damage to the ship or crew was reported, and all FACs were successfully sunk.
In conclusion, the crew of the Kalamees successfully defended against a pirate attack on April 20, 1423, off the Bilyadi coast. The crew's quick thinking, training, and readiness were instrumental in the successful defense of the ship. The commanding officer commends the crew for their bravery and professionalism during the encounter.

Prince Marcarius finished his cup of South Coast blend and put the documents he had been reading back into the burgundy leather folder stamped with his crest. The others were probably asleep in the main cabin by now. After dinner, they had had a game of Bridge in his suite. Lady Arlene had looked tired, unable to hide her disappointment in the rugby results. The elegant evening at the Oborin Palace had taken her mind off of it for a while. Lord Brock, on the other hand, looked pleased, and when he wasn't focused on the bidding, went over the Lions' best plays. They had done better than expected, after all. The prince and the archbishop were in even better spirits. The meeting with Marshall Briand and the state dinner had gone quite well. Saint Mark was to begin receiving trade in furs and rare earth materials from Dalimbar in exchange for cutting-edge chips. In addition, the church was going to be allowed to send missionaries to the disadvantaged people of Dalimbar's east.
He turned off his lamp, closed his eyes, and settled his head into the just-soft-enough pillow. He smiled. The trip had been a success, on and off the field.

Down but not Out!


[Railo]: Well that went, well enough.
[Eiva]: They tried also, the 3rd place spot is still up for grabs.
[Railo]: Yes, well get ready... 3... 2... 1... Good night Ryxtylopia and the world! You're currently watching Televiza Natsinal di Cuiltura, or TVNC for short!  Im Tivan Railo and as usual ill be joined by my co-worker; Nixta Eiva, and we'll be continueing our RWC broadcast for today with Ryxtylopia just having been knocked out from reaching the final by the Sharks of United Adaikes in a very close match ending in a 5-3, the dream of winning the RWC in our debut now over.
[Eiva]: Despite this, there's still a prize to be claimed in the 3rd place match that our team will play out against the Cambrians who lost to the hosts of Dalimbar 13-3.
[Railo]: Cambria looks like a tough opponent, so who knows if our team we'll be able to get 3rd place, but its still not out of the realm of possibilities, even with 4th place we'll still be the best debutant in this tournament.
[Eiva]: Don't know how hard Cambria will be for our team, i mean, we only lost to UA by 2 points, while Cambria had a much harder time with Dalimbar.
[Railo]: Good point, but they will have motivation to go for third place as well as we, match could go both ways, but apart from that UA and Dalimbar will have their showdown in the final, personally im rooting for Dalimbar, since ive think they did a pretty good job at hosting the world cup.
[Eiva]: Well, United Adaikes also had a pretty good game, so im not sure who i want to root for yet...
[Railo]: I mean, this will be one of our last WC broadcasts at least till the next edition of the tournament, so if you want to pick a team you better do it soon.
[Eiva]: Well, maybe i know someone who can help, Gaíves!
Eiva starts videocalling Gaíves...
[Tixica]: NOOOOOOO-
[Railo]: Oh boy
[Gaíves]: I... need... help... he's been crying like a 5 year old since we lost to UA, and its driving me crazy.
[Railo]: Im incredibly sorry that you have to go through this...
[Gaíves]: Thanks for the support by the way, doing nothing to convience him not to come here.
[Tixica]: Shut up, i know you like me!
[Eiva]: Well what about the players Gaíves?
[Gaíves]: Right, right, give me a minute... Come on Tixica lets go.
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Tixica, Gaíves and the cameraman walk to see the players in the dressing room.
The mood in the dressing room was one of: "Oh we tried, as the players packed to get back on the bus"
[Gaíves]: Hmm, oh! Hello TVNC news, may we get a comment on the match you just played?
[Pailo Darrias]: Well we really want to get back to the hotel, it was pretty intense and we did pretty well up to the second half where the struggle began before the loss.
[Gaíves]: Mhm?
[Pailo Darrias]: We tried, but their team is probably still better than us, but despite this we are still going to try get 3rd place against Cambria, they are probably in a similar situation to us, maybe a bit more dissapointed since they lost to Dalimbar.
[Gaíves]: Understandable, well thanks for the comment!
[Tixica]: This way... Hey you, may we get a comment for the cameras?
[Avilita Mataña]: Well, the tournament is almost over, we lost against UA, but we can still get 3rd place, so we'll try to get 3rd place, hopefully we can perform better than we did right now, if not then i guess we'll have to be happy with our performance, i mean i really wanted to get to the finals, but i guess we weren't made for that, but just you wait everybody, NEXT TOURNAMENT we'll get to the finals!
[Gaíves]: Good of you to keep that enthusiasm.
[Tixica]: Tivarra is here!
[Gaíves]: Oh, hey sir, may i get a comment on the match you just played?
[Tivarra]: Well, it was just a back and forward, and a very intense one at that, the boys tried but we tried to outrun sharks in open ocean, it didn't end well, in the end i would say i am happier with this 5-3 result than our previous result against UA, and we still have the third place match for redemption.
[Gaíves]: You do, and what will you say to the people watching this?
[Tivarra]: Well... Im still for hire, if any rugby clubs need a good coach just give me a call! *he lifts the sign he was carrying earlier in the match*
[Gaíves]: Oh, uh i meant to the fans.
[Tivarra]: Yeah, i know *he lowers his sign* im sorry we couldn't secure the revenge a lot of you wanted, but take into account we're still not out of the tournament, we can still get out of this with a prize.
[Gaíves]: Alright thanks for your time sir!
[Tivarra]: No problem, well we should get going about now.
[Tixica]: You heard the man.
[Gaíves]: I did, alright lets go Tixica.
Gaíves and Tixica leave.
[Tixica]: Well the dream of winning our first RWC is over.
[Gaíves]: It is, but we still got one more match left in this, i can't belive im saying this but, wanna go for a drink.
[Tixica]: Oh yes please.
[Gaíves]: Alright, well there you go Railo and Eiva, always a pleasure to be on this show!
[Tixica]: Expect us to return in 2 days! If we even return haha!
The video call ends and the transmission goes back to Railo and Eiva in the studio.
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[Railo]: One day im going to punch Tixica on show, i hate him so much... *he said laughing*
[Eiva]: You'll get your chance, but anyways, im tired, and i think we should start closing up.
[Railo]: Before that, what should we expect for the match against Cambria?
[Eiva]: Probably another intense match that will end either in celebration or... celebration i guess we made it pretty far.
[Railo]: But considering the level of play our team has showed at this point, i doubt fans would be very happy about going home with nothing, but then again, if someone told me Ryxtylopia would reach the semis and 3rd place match when we just lost to Fujai i would pass them up for being insane.
[Eiva]: That's my point.
[Railo]: Well im also tired, should i end this?
[Eiva]: Yeah, hopefully our team will be ready for Cambria.
[Railo]: They will do just fine, alright everybody this has been TVNC news, thanks for watching and we will catch ya on the next one cya!
[Railo]: Wheew, can't wait to see my bed...
[Eiva]: I know, well good night!
The camera zooms out as the TVNC theme plays, and the screen slowly fades away to the next channel.

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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

Система аварийного оповещения / Emergency Alert System
Вещательный диапазон: Югодалия / Broadcast Range: Yugodalia
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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

The semi-finals saw the end of the Cinderella stories at play in this RWC. Dalimbar overcame a grudge match with their foes, the Cambrians. United Adaikes were the team to halt the Ryxtylopian dream in their tracks. Fear not, we are in the Finals, and while Dalimbar will face United Adaikes in home of Dalimbari rugby for the ultimate prize, the Cambrians and Ryxtylopians will clash to claim Bronze in Nadu.
A     B Dalimbar (59.58) 13 03 Cambria (58.93+3) Ryxtylopia (53.76) 03 05 United Adaikes (59.16+3) Day 10 (Semi-Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 62.05 United Adaikes - 59.48 Cambria - 56.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Ryxtylopia - 53.44 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Nations in the Gold medal game, nations in the Bronze medal game. 

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Вещательный диапазон: Югодалия / Broadcast Range: Yugodalia
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Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

Система аварийного оповещения / Emergency Alert System
Вещательный диапазон: Югодалия / Broadcast Range: Yugodalia
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Внимание! / Attention!
Внимание! / Attention!
Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Управление единицей 5-12 находится под блокировкой / Management Unit 5-12 is under Lockdown.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Взрыв произошел на электростанции Габсиково в 23:09. / An explosion occurred at the Gabsikovo Power Plant at 23:09. 
Неизвестно, каков источник взрыва. Анти-далимбарские боевики подозреваются в участии. / It is not known what is the source of the explosion. Anti-Dalimbari militants are suspected of involvement.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

The semi-finals saw the end of the Cinderella stories at play in this RWC. Dalimbar overcame a grudge match with their foes, the Cambrians. United Adaikes were the team to halt the Ryxtylopian dream in their tracks. Fear not, we are in the Finals, and while Dalimbar will face United Adaikes in home of Dalimbari rugby for the ultimate prize, the Cambrians and Ryxtylopians will clash to claim Bronze in Nadu.
A     B Dalimbar (59.58) 13 03 Cambria (58.93+3) Ryxtylopia (53.76) 03 05 United Adaikes (59.16+3) Day 10 (Semi-Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 62.05 United Adaikes - 59.48 Cambria - 56.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Ryxtylopia - 53.44 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Nations in the Gold medal game, nations in the Bronze medal game. 

Football
World Cups of Football
1st World Cup of Football - United Adaikes | OOC Thread | IC Thread
1st - Nieubasria
2nd - Larxia
3rd - Cambria
2nd World Cup of Football - Hertfordia | OOC Thread | IC Thread
1st - Nieubasria
2nd - Arifiyyah
3rd - Cambria
3rd World Cup of Football - Ryxtylopia | OOC Thread | IC Thread
1st - Cambria
2nd - Nieubasria
3rd - Dalimbar

The semi-finals saw the end of the Cinderella stories at play in this RWC. Dalimbar overcame a grudge match with their foes, the Cambrians. United Adaikes were the team to halt the Ryxtylopian dream in their tracks. Fear not, we are in the Finals, and while Dalimbar will face United Adaikes in home of Dalimbari rugby for the ultimate prize, the Cambrians and Ryxtylopians will clash to claim Bronze in Nadu.
A     B Dalimbar (59.58) 13 03 Cambria (58.93+3) Ryxtylopia (53.76) 03 05 United Adaikes (59.16+3) Day 10 (Semi-Final) Rankings:
Dalimbar - 62.05 United Adaikes - 59.48 Cambria - 56.46 Zoran - 54.33 Overthinkers - 53.61 Ryxtylopia - 53.44 Giovanniland - 51.46 Teralyon - 51.36 Blue Bubble - 50.93 Nieubasria - 49.54 Santos-Dominius - 49.51 Min-Su - 48.87 Saint Mark - 48.60 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 48.25 Ostronia - 47.74 Fujai - 47.65 Rivalfiume - 46.57 Peourouin - 46.56 Kalmach - 46.41 Aftokratoria - 46.36 Sekiya - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 45.77 Saranzio - 45.49 Libterraria - 45.23 Ionia - 44.82 Varanius - 43.82 Denieria - 42.95 Arifiyyah - 42.62 Apexiala - 42.41 Qostaoyae - 42.11 Cyrylic - 42.05 Hanita Gracse - 41.76 Dilber - 40.97 Larxia - 40.27 Einherfell - 39.98 Nations in the Gold medal game, nations in the Bronze medal game. 

Results of the Semi-Finals
Dalimbar 13–3 Cambria
Ryxtylopia 3–5 United Adaikes
 

Bronze Medal Match:
Cambria v. Ryxtylopia
Nadu Naval Stadium
Gold Medal Match:
Dalimbar v. United Adaikes
Garrison Stadium

Crossroads


[Railo]: Is it connected?
[Eiva]: Yeah it is, we can start the broadcast now.
[Railo]: Alright, take a seat, and 3... 2... 1... good afternoon Ryxtylopia and the world! You're currently watching Televiza Natsinal di Cuiltura, or TVNC for short!  Im Tivan Railo and as usual ill be joined by my co-worker; Nixta Eiva, and we'll be starting our RWC broadcast for today as today's the day of the match between Ryxtylopia and the Sharks of United Adaikes!
[Eiva]: We have what will probably be an intense match comming up soon, since both team's have performed pretty well in this tournament, otherwise they wouldn't have made it this far.
[Railo]: Yes, its a shame Tixica couldn't join us today as he went to Dalimbar to see the match! But primarly be with his friend Gaíves of course, he actually went there, and we might see him once we call Gaíves.
[Eiva]: We also have another match that could define the course of this tournament today, Cambria vs Dalimbar.
[Railo]: Ill look out for the results of that one, everybody should start stockpiling supplies and getting their helmets on for this match.
[Eiva]: Oh don't be ridiculous! It sureley can be that bad?
[Railo]: Wanna bet?
[Eiva]: Oh its on! 10 Ryxes...
[Railo]: Ill place 15...
[Eiva]: Alright if the fallout of the Cambria Dalimbar match is enourmous you win, if its a calm reaction i win, do we have a deal?
[Railo]: We sure do...
Eiva and Railo shake hands.
[Railo]: Good, but back to our match, UA vs Ryxtylopia, two very close nations in terms of proximity, like most of you know UA already beat us in the group stage so i wonder if players will see this as a chance for revenge for that match.
[Eiva]: Fans of our team certainly will, and if Ryxtylopia wins they'll have their revenge, but UA can still do pretty well and snatch up the 3rd place, either way both teams would have performed well for this tournament.
[Railo]: Mhm, but for now we can wait for the results.
[Eiva]: Well how about we call Gaíves? The players should be arriving there about now.
[Railo]: Great idea!
[Eiva]: Alright! Ill start the call
Eiva starts calling Gaíves
[Tixica]: Railo! Eiva! Why didn't you come here, the sky's clearer in this side of the sea!
[Railo]: You...
[Gaíves]: Woah okay, excuse me Tixica... and Hello Ryxtylopia!
[Railo]: I see you have a companion.
[Tixica]: He does and its me!
[Eiva]: Oh dear this is going to go well...
[Gaíves]: He's already being himself, but im used to it, currently here at Central Donlas Stadium, and the players are about to go in, so how about we go get some scoops while we can?
[Railo]: Go ahead!
[Tixica]: Ill take the camera.
[Pincalo]: Oh screw off Tixica *laugh*
Gaíves and Tixica head with the cameraman to the players about to enter the stadium
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[Gaíves]: Alright this way... there!
[Gaíves]: Afternoon, TVNC here, may we get a comment on the match you're about to play?
[Marco Xilta]: Oh well just like with Zoran, we'll give it our best, its the second time we see UA and it will be the last in this tournament, i really want to make the finals, but we have our plan and we'll be able to coordinate for this match.
[Tixica]: Great, how about you?
[Pailo Darrias]: Since its the second time we see "The Sharks" i want to even out the scores, so far its one nil in their favor, and we dont want that to become a two nil, nevertheless im excited, hope they didn't miss us too much we'll play and have a good game!
[Gaíves]: Great!
[Santigo Guivaldi]: Press, here!
[Gaíves]: Comments?
[Santigo Guivaldi]: Like i said with Zoran, the outpour of support after the Zoran match was inmense! Now we're one of the favorites to win this and i hope we can at least partially fufill that by reaching the finals! Last time i thanked everybody that supported us and ill do it again right now! Its been a nice journey!
[Tixica]: Oh you were the guy that was emotional last time weren't you?
[Santigo Guivaldi]: Hah, i guess.
[Gaíves]: Good to hear, Tixica lets go this way.
[Tixica]: How about you miss?
[Avilita Mataña]: Im excited, and nervous! If we loose our dreams of reaching the final will be set aside, but if we don't we'll have a decent enough change of winning this tournament in our debut! If we did it would be great, beacause teams usually win in their debut when well its the first tournament of a certain sport, basically when everybody is a debutant.
[Gaíves]: Understandable, well thanks!
[Tixica]: Isn't that the coach?
[Gaíves]: Oh yes, its Tivarra! Hurry up Tixica!
They run to Tivarra
[Gaíves]: TIVARRA! You better get me a comment right now...
[Tivarra]: Oh perfect, well ill give you one... Ill be for Hire in June, need a good coach for your Rugby team? CALL ME AT (+2)58 154 4987 !
[Gaíves]: I meant about the game...
[Tivarra]: Sorry sorry, can't pass up an opportunity for free advertisement.
[Tixica]: Don't worry i would do the same thing.
[Gaíves]: *chuckle* Tixica!
[Tivarra]: We'll play a good game, just like with Zoran, and we'll try to reach the finals, before everything starts, i want to make this clear, its not about revenge for the last game, there will be no unecessary agressiveness or tension, we'll play like we always do and hopefully get to the final, i belive in all my players and with support from our viewers we'll be able to push for the final.
[Gaíves]: Great to hear, and since the match is about to start, Tixica we should take a nice seat at the press area.
[Tixica]: And have a drink.
[Gaíves]: Yes... and have a drink i guess, well, thanks for having us Railo and Eiva, and we'll catch you on next time!
The video call ends.
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[Railo]: I hated Tixica, him having fun there, and not being here with us?! Despicable!
[Eiva]: He was being himself for once, hopefully they get to see a good match, but we also gotta see it.
[Railo]: I got the popcorn.
[Eiva]: I got the soda.
[Railo]: Then we're ready?
[Eiva]: Well, once you finish this broadcast we are-
[Railo]: Oh that's right, hah- well to our viewers we hope you enjoy the match as much as we hope to enjoy it, to the Adaikesians: Good Luck! And we'll start rolling the Pre-Match ads, for now ill quickly go to the bathroom and catch ya on the next time, cya!
[Railo]: Hold the popcorn, and take them to the TV i need to use the bathroom!
[Eiva]: Ill see you in the employee room!
The camera zooms out as the TVNC theme plays, and the pre-match ads start playing with the counter till the match ticking down on the bottom right of the screen.

Associate Minister Frisk's Travel to Ostronia and Sekiya
MEDIA NOTE
April 18, 1423
Associate Minister for Nuran Affairs, Leo Frisk, is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Ostronia and Sekiya from April 19-22. During his visit to Ostronia, Frisk will hold high-level discussions with several key government officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Henrik Dauda and Minister for Trade Anton Adebayo. The primary agenda of these discussions will revolve around a new trade deal, whereby Cambria will import various agricultural products such as cotton, natural rubber, and coffee, among other goods, in exchange for wheat, machinery, cars, and small electronics like mobile phones.
Following his engagements in Ostronia, Associate Minister Frisk will then proceed to Sekiya, where he will meet with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Karl Brandebourg, and Minister of Education and Apprenticeship Lanzo Stark. During these meetings, discussions will focus on the potential for future Cambrian investment in Sekiya's clean energy schemes, as well as the introduction of a student exchange program between the two countries.
This visit by Associate Minister Frisk underscores Cambria's ongoing commitment to strengthen its bilateral ties with these two key partners in Nur, with a view towards fostering greater economic cooperation and collaboration on the continent. As such, this visit is set to be a significant milestone in the ever-growing partnership between Cambria and both Ostronia and Sekiya.
Special thanks to Sekiya and Ostronia for their input.