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Société Métallurgique Pavus [SMP] Industry: Manufacturing Country: Nouveauterra SMP is a developer, manufacturer, rental manager, and servicer of industrial tools and systems, headquartered in Pavus, Mare de Sang. The company formed in 1325, and reformed in 1371 with the acquisition of a few smaller manufacturers. The tools in their itinerary include vacuum machines, air compressors, air pumps, automotive manufacturing tools, heavy metal presses, and metal forging equipment. A few brands under SMP management include: Hector which makes specialty drills and stamps, Montvert which services and produces metal testing equipment, and Feu heavy and super-heavy metal presses. Its latest area of expansion is in creating overhaul packages for its current customer base, so that customers of their products can buy a full array of machines and tools which can meld seamlessly into current production processes. SMP’s current CEO Marcus Darrien of 4 years has emphasized longevity in product lifespans.

Société Électrique Rex [Rex Electric in Common] Industry: Energy Country: Nouveauterra Rex Électrique is the largest energy company by customer base in Nouveauterra, and the second largest member of the Système Énergétique National. Rex Électrique formed in 1301, and has provided electricity and natural gas to the nation’s capital Pointe-d’Espoir, as well as many communities around the capital ever since. Rex Électrique also has a large workforce of emergency technicians who can respond to power outages and gas leaks directly. Rex Électrique buys electricity through interconnections, including its latest large-scale interconnection with Montagnes Électrique’s solar farm system in the northwestern desert. Under the leadership of current 8th year CEO Gerard Paschen, Rex Électrique has expanded power production through off-shore wind farms, solar farms, and small scale hydrogen power generation. The company provides natural gas services to the same areas, however this consumer base has been decreasing since the 1410s. Rex Électrique’s headquarters building has been the Verdure Building in the heart of Pointe-d’Espoir since 1330.

Welcome to Day Three of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424. My name is Veleri Velevirivich Nemtsov, Minister of State for the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Day 3 of the exposition will feature companies in the resource extraction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Tonight’s panel discussion will focus on working with nature in the manufacturing process.

Speaker Series Day 2 The Future of Artificial Limbs and Organs Moderator: Vivienne Basseterre, Co-Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners Key Points “So many things can happen to us, and yet we’ll still be alive,” Vivienne Basseterre said. “However, in some cases we’re left irreparably changed. Engineers and chemists are working on this very problem, to make losing a limb, an organ, or even parts of our entire body not as impactful as it has been for most of human history.” “Artificial aids have come in many forms,” said Asuda Yeun, a medical doctor and engineer from Sekiya. “Cochlear implants, prosthetic noses, running blades, and many more. This latest generation looks to essentially rebuild the wheel, not replace it. Much of this has been powered by advances in stem cell and DNA manipulation technology.” “We’re achieving now what we’ve only been able to dream of before,” Roland Fisk said. He is a practitioner-researcher at a medical hospital in Fujai. “Actual restoration. Although some of our first steps are small, we’ve been able to attach small grafts of skin grown from stem cells, with no rejection. Successfully scaling to larger limbs and more complex organs can lessen or almost undo the impacts of major life saving surgeries, or injuries.” “These advances have serious implications,” Olívia Fernandes said. She is a bioethicist from Ryxtylopia. “Any gift poorly used can be a torture. The same good governance, humane payment and financing practices, as well as bodily rights practices must apply to these the same as mechanical heart valves, gastric sleeves, or artificial ball joints. In certain cases of full regeneration, the line between what’s considered a ‘pre-existing condition’ and a side effect of medicine has to be clearly distinguished in order to avoid unnecessary harm to people.” “Medicine is a practice built on trust and expertise,” Vivienne Basseterre said. “People will only trust medicine when it does good, both for the person and for the society at large. And medical abuses, like grave robbing, forced experimentation, and financial abuse aren’t as far back as people think. Technology as powerful as regrowing limbs will require trust and expertise an order of magnitude greater than I think any of us have seen before.”

Société Chimique d'Août [Août or August in Common] Industry: Chemical Country: Nouveauterra Société Chimique d'Août is the leading chemical manufacturer in Nouveauterra. It has produced many different kinds and formulations of fertilizers since 1308. These include complex formulas, and simple phosphate fertilizers. Août formed as a result of a government research program to enhance soil fertility and crop yields in the country, as much of the country’s landmass is infertile. Août is still 49 percent owned by the government of Nouveauterra, through the Banque d'Investissement de Nouveauterre, a subsection of Ministère du Développement. Their current CEO of 4 years, Yves Duboc, has focused most of Août’s efforts into making self-contained delivery mechanisms within pelleted fertilizer. Août has a number of production facilities, with its flagship facility, and its headquarters building being in Tombon, La Ferme. Headquarters Building in Tombon, La Ferme

Boulaire Médicaments et Produits Biologiques S.A. [Common: Boulaire] Industry: Pharmaceuticals Country: Nouveauterra Boulaire S.A. is a contract manufacturing organization in the pharmaceutical industry, providing full development cycle services for contracting companies. Boulaire, formed in 1365 after the merger of Boul Médecine and Laire Biologique, has provided services from drug formulation, development, delivery studies, initial animal studies, clinical trials, business expansion studies, and license production work. Under the tenure of CEO Titus Boul, who has served for 12 years, Boulaire's latest area of growth is in growing its production footprint for the foreign market. Boulaire has played a part in the production and distribution of many generic drugs within Nouveauterra and around the world. Boulaire has also developed and produced a number of antiretrovirals and vaccines, most notably its contract production of antiretroviral therapies for HIV. A photo of the main production facility and HQ in Grotte d'Anguilles, in the state of Corne d'Abondance

Welcome to Day Two of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424. I’m Caroline Basseterre, Co-Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners. Welcome to returning and new visitors. Day 2 of the exposition will feature chemical, biological, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as pioneers in new resource synthesis like mycelium and cruelty free leather. Tonight’s panel discussion will be on artificial limbs and organs, both mechanical and biological.

Speaker Series Day 1 Automation and Logistics Moderator: Alan Villers, Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners Key Points “The robots are here to stay,” said Alan Villers. He started the night listing many industries where semi-autonomous machines are already operating: “Vehicle manufacturing, food delivery, customer service, even some search and rescue. Industry leaders and entrepreneurs have found innovative ways to integrate autonomous machines into the business cycle. Now we have to contend with what automation will mean for the backbone of the economy, logistics.” “Logistics can be broad, and that is what is making it such a touchstone for people,” said Carla Montecarlo, a researcher from Fuentana. “This means longshoremen unloading and loading cargo ships, people who drive and drop packages off at your doorstep, warehouse stockers. There are millions of jobs in this industry which may be massively affected by implementing autonomous machines.” “There’s incredible opportunity for increased efficiency,” said Shigeru Mite, an entrepreneur from Min-su. “Some of the most dangerous logistical work can be handled by machines, who can be more easily repaired or replaced. And jobs that would seriously hurt workers overtime, like small item sorting causing tennis elbow, can be made safer with a semi-autonomous machine supervised by a human. Just from the number of truckers who lose their lives to tiredness while on the road should show what good we can do.” “That does come with some drawbacks right?” said Bruce Hastings, a podcaster and labor author from Hertfordshire and Jammbo. “These are millions of people who might be pushed by industry to reach machine-like efficiency. Other people have tried that before with serious negative health consequences. If workers are replaced outright, that’s millions of workers whose economies will have to either absorb them, subsidize them in some way, or allow them to fall by the wayside. “Although it’s hard to come to one concrete answer, I can say this,” said Alan Villers. “Many industries have had automation in some fashion or another, and for the most part they’ve been better for it, ever since the letter sorter machines of the 1330s. If mankind has been able to integrate machines with good overall results before, then there’s a chance lightning can hit the same place again.”

Société d'Avions Agentum [SAAG in Common] Industry: Vehicles Country: Nouveauterra SAAG is a major military manufacturer in Nouveauterra, based in the city of Agentum. Formed in 1335, SAAG began as a civilian and military aircraft manufacturer. SAAG gained expertise overtime, and eventually grew into a multifaceted organization, with export and joint production contracts with a few other companies around the world, as well as being the main source of aircraft for the Nouveauterran Air Force. Under the currently 2 year tenure of CEO Sylvestre Ala, SAAG has expanded into smart targeting and "hive mentality" integration of autonomous vehicles with manned crews. SAAG constructs a number of products, including: military combat and support aircraft, civilian passenger aircraft, missiles, aerial guidance packages, and unmanned aerial systems. There are automobiles spanning from the 1360s to the 1410s which are still in circulation because of SAAG Auto, a short lived automobile company formed as a subdivision of SAAG.

Air Nouveauterre [Common codes: two-letter, NX ; three-letter, ANO ; callsign, AIRNOVO] Industry: Transportation, Country: Nouveauterra Air Nouveauterre (AN) is a passenger and cargo airliner in Nouveauterra based in the capital of Pointe-d'Espoir, serving destinations in Doll Guldur, Aura, Polaris, and the northern countries of Nur. Formed in 1325, AN grew from a local airline to an international airline, and after acquiring Cargaison Lambert in 1377, grew to transport both people and cargo. AN operates large turbine aircraft, as well as a number of shorter distance prop planes for transport. AN also operates a blend of cargo planes for different cargo contract types. Its current CEO is Conrad Devin, who has served for 6 years, and has lead its latest expansion in modernizing its fleet of planes to implement new propulsion and passenger technology. AN performs cargo contracts for: Nouveauterra Mail Service, manufacturing corporations, and research institutions. AN carries passengers to most countries that’d accept them.

Valaris-Heraclitus S.A. [Valaris-Heraclitus in Common] Industry: Logistics, Country: Commonwealth of Nouveauterra VH, based in Porta Fabianus, operates shipping vessels worldwide, with a focus on long distance container transport. VH also performs littoral and river cargo transport. VH owns a small number of private port spaces in foreign countries, as well as specific areas on Nouveauterran ports. VH was formed in 1395 after a merger between two established shipping companies in Nouveauterra, and has stayed in this formation since then. Its current CEO Hugo Roux has served for 5 years, with his focus being integrating intelligent shipping tracking and vetting systems to counter trafficking operations, and aid law enforcement in policing operations in cooperative countries. Commercial goods that VH transports via shipping include: food stuffs, consumer products, heavy manufacturing parts, industrial liquid and solid products, raw ores and unrefined materials, and waste products.

Hello and welcome to the first day of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424! My name is Alan Villers, Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners, and I’m glad all of you could join us. Day 1 of the exposition will feature transportation companies, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure companies, construction companies, and logistics companies. Tonight will also feature a panel discussion on automation, and how it will affect the logistical networks of the world.

RP Note: I will submit a reply at 6AM EST to signal the beginning of the day for this RP event. Any company posted between the initial signal message and the next will count as properly submitted.

Gué Metropolitan Canton Gué is situated on the southern coast of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. As the capital of the state of Passage, with a population of 881,402 people, it is an important governmental and economic center. The city contains a number of locally and nationally important institutions: The Service de Transport de Gué operates buses and trolleys within the metropolitan area and to outlying localities, while also operating the Air Train for the local Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand. Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand is a three terminal airport which handles many local and international travel routes. It’s also one of the few airports rated for heavy air transportation planes. (Aérodrome International Pierre Laurel in Agentum and Aérodrome International Boisclôture in Porta Fabianus are the other two) Le Crieur Gué is a national newspaper which covers local, national, and global issues, from elections to food. Université Gué is a multidisciplinary university in the heart of the city. Fields of study are as broad as social sciences and the humanities to chemistry and physics. Loto Nouveau is the operator of the national lottery games of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Its administrative headquarters is in Gué, with branch offices in every state of the Commonwealth to organize management and distribution of tickets. --- The Venue Area: Quartier Économique de Vieille Ancre On the southern side of the city of Gué is the QÉVA. It was formed in 1405 after the city reclaimed a number of abandoned piers and wharves. These structures were either reinforced, or replaced outright to form a number of different usable spaces. These include: a skate park, a soccer pitch, two wall-ball courts, an ocean viewing area, and a nature walk. The QÉVA’s total area of 404,686 sq meters, excluding the pier space. The QÉVA is serviced by the J Trolley, and the 411 Bus. Contained within the district are a number of commercial buildings, residential buildings, and a residential complex. The Esferos Economic Expo (3E) will be held on Pier 42, within the 39,483 sq meter event hall on the pier.

INFO Companies, economic thinkers, and researchers all over Esferos come together in the city of Gué in Nouveauterra to discuss economic matters, as well as show themselves to the world. COMPANY TABLING ITINERARY *Mycelium packaging, vegan leather, etc. SPEAKER SERIES ITINERARY OOC: Rules The event lasts from April 1 to April 5. (Haha yes April 1st) You can post one company per category in the day’s itinerary. (Ex. You can only post one transportation company, one vehicle manufacturer, one infrastructure company, one construction company, and/or one logistics company on April 1st) Here’s a format to make things standard: [Company Logo] [Name] [trade name or name used in advertising] Industry: [insert industry here], [Country of Origin] [Description] Description word count should be between 100 and 350 words (to reduce clutter). Add any pictures and logos you feel would show the company best. If the company was previously featured in an RP event, or a news event, feel free to link it in the post. Community-wide posting rules apply.

This forum is a collaborative series between @Nouveau and @Saint Mark to write about the shared history between the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra and the Principality of Saint Mark, from 890 AF to 1104 AF. Posts will be in semi-chronological order detailing the history between the two nations.

The current structure of the government of the federal government of Nouveauterra is as follows: Office or Ministry Office Holder Subdivisions Responsibilities Bureau du Président Guy Laclare The head of state, signing laws, recommending budgets, nominating office holders, directing ministries, and commanding the armed forces Bureau du Premier Ministre Martin Toro The head of government, organizing the work of government to perform duties and achieve the goals of government Vitale Fête Chef de Retinue Liaison for the offices of the President and the Prime Minister, also acts as the head of staff, organizing meetings, get-togethers, and management of orders. Ministry of State Bart Everly Monitors the overall health of the state, manages foreign relations and diplomacy for the state, monitors embassies Ministry of the Treasury Olivia Charron Monitoring the financial health of the state, aiding in creating the national budget and being the financial head of the state Ferdinand Salieri State Bank of Nouveauterra The printing and monitoring money within the state, as well as setting some fiscal policy (ex. interest rates, bond coupon rates, etc.) Charles Lyon Bureau of Taxation Monitors, and enforces tax code throughout the nation, and collects tax revenue Ministry of Finance Veleri Veleverivich Nemtsov The chief economic monitoring and acting body of the state, creating incentives and penalties, as well as running economic programs Sonia Delys Bureau of Meteorology and Climate Monitors the oceanic and atmospheric conditions of the state Alizée Varogne Bureau of the Census Performs the national census and records biographic, economic, and some political information for the sake of national study as well as policymaking Mallia Novellia Ministry of Development Running and controlling economic programs meant to develop the economy, such as the Public Benefit Corporation scheme for scientific advancement Ministry of Elections Luna Vendredi Organizes elections throughout the berguns of the nation, including the secure counting of votes Ministry of Customs Jean-Paul Laseau Monitoring the importation and exportation of goods within the nation, as well as enforcing trade rules Ministry of Justice Huberto Montoya The chief law and enforcement body of the nation, investigating and prosecuting offenders of federal crimes Nicholas Etienne Viriarma The national police force, responsible for protection of rural areas and aiding municipal authorities in major cities with law enforcement Carla Resperdo The Coast Guard Service Patrols the waterways and coastline of the nation to prevent piracy, respond to disasters, and aid mariners Maxime Baro Bureau of High Crimes Investigating instances of high crimes, and crimes against the state Ministry of Defence Mark Oies The chief warfighting body of the nation Maximus Oscar Gambon Bureau of the Army Conducting land based warfare Maximus Gerald Dauchez Bureau of the Navy Conducting sea based warfare Maximus Valentin Falkenheim Bureau of the Aerial Army Conducting air based warfare Maximus Marcos Zapata Bureau of Special Warfare Conducting high-risk operations through special procedures and training Maximus Anton Magistris Bureau of Military Justice Performing law enforcement duties within the military structure, and prosecuting military crimes and breaks in codes of conduct Maximus Drusus Galo Bureau of Digital Warfare Conducting warfare in cyberspace, and securing the digital infrastructure of the armed forces as a whole Yves Saint Mark Maritime Commission Coordinating merchant maritime assets during times of war to meet warfighting needs Ministry of Intelligence Pierre Laconcorde The chief informational body of the nation, gathering information covertly and openly from around the world to be utilized in decision-making Ministry of National Security Nadal Larien The body of the state responsible for protecting important assets of the nation, as well as interdicting when attacks to complex infrastructure are imminent Ormo Drogo Radiation Control Group Monitoring of radiation sources and orphan sources, as well as investigating radiation incidents Beatrice Saint-Caroline Bureau of National Security Intelligence Performing intelligence functions focused on detecting plots against the state or its members Frederic Besnan Bureau of National Security Investigations Investigating, interdicting, and prosecuting high crimes against the state, specifically from far away actors Mattes Gy Bureau of National Emergencies Preparing critical infrastructure for disasters, coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and learning Vitus Bayuer Bureau of Cyber Security Coordinating national security posture through third-parties, and securing the state's digital infrastructure from cyber attacks Ministry of Health Marta Camilius Monitoring diseases, studying the health of the nation, and making best-practice guidance for healthcare providers and health networks Ministry of Education Adolfo Lichtenberg Performs national accreditation of educational institutions, monitors education within the nation, and runs programs to further the education of the nation's youth such as military schooling and national univeristies Ministry of Land Management Marienne Baquerville Monitors the publicly owned land within the nation, and manages the rights and leases for such lands Ministry of Welfare Julia Bertrand Monitoring the overall welfare of citizens within the nation, and controlling safety net programs for at risk populations Ministry of Culture Ernest Gens Funding, promoting, and designating culturally important institutions, managing national sporting commissions, and promoting culture in the nation Henri Lafontaine National Media Rating Board Monitoring and rating distributed media in the nation, and managing national broadcasting licenses The structure of federal government is based on The Constitution of the Commonwealth, written and ratified in 1105. It is a government with three distinctive and differently empowered sections. This includes La Bureau du Président as the executive section, Le Grande Assemblée des États Continentaux (simply referred to as Le Grande Assemblée) as the legislative section, and La Tribunal Suprême as the judicial section. Le Bureau du Président is the chief executive body of government, and holds the head of state, the President. Besides being the representative government figure for the country to the world, the President also has a wide range of executive powers. The President: proposes the national budget. They nominate supreme judges, and departmental judges, consulates, special officers, armed forces leaders, and the prime minister. They also approve nominated ministers, bills, and laws. Lastly, they are the supreme commander of the armed forces during wartime. The President can do a number of different special procedures, like initiating a military intervention, but this requires a vote by Le Grande Assemblee. Le Grande Assemblée is a bicameral legislative body which holds the majority of law, treaty, taxation, warfighting, trading, and regulation authority in the nation. The first part, the Lower Assembly, is composed of many burgesses, with one representative for every 100,000 citizens, apportioned based on electoral districts proportionally spread throughout the nation. To date, 100 burgesses perform duties in the Lower Assembly. The second part, the Upper Assembly, is composed of two councilors for every state in the commonwealth. Currently 60 councilors perform duties in the Upper Assembly, with 36 of the councilors being representatives of island states in the nation. Bills, laws, and budgets must originate in the Lower Assembly, then pass through voting to the Upper Assembly, receive the necessary votes, then finally be forwarded to the Bureau du Président for signing. Le Grande Assemblée also holds the Office of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is nominated by the President, and must be confirmed by the Upper Assembly by majority vote. Their main role is as the head of government. They facilitate discussion, votes, and committee assignments. They also control the Office of the Baculus, which is the main law enforcement body within Le Grande Assemblée, offering protection to the premises and the people inside. The Prime Minister can sometimes be assigned to head special projects, and carry the full weight and authority of the Presidency if such power is dispensed by the President. La Tribunal Suprême is a system of three courts. Regnum Court, which oversees federal criminal cases and initial appeals for regnus, or regions. A departmental court, which oversees appeals from different conjoined sections of regnus. And a supreme court, which oversees appeals which reach it from a departmental court, or from a state supreme court. The nation has a number of political structures, tied together by tiers of increasing authority. These chains of authority are Local, Regional, and Federal. Here is a diagram to show these structures: Chains of Authority within Nouveauterra Local Regional Federal Largest ^ | Smallest Canton Regnum Nation Ville Bergun Department Commune Canton Regnum Definitions: Commune - A grouping of at least 10 able-bodied people in an agreed upon area of habitation for the accomplishing of common goals and mutual support. There's no set rule for how a commune is meant to operate, only that it's a mutual agreement between contiguous land-owning parties. Ville - A grouping of at least 100 able-bodied people in an agreed upon area of habitation for the accomplishing of common goals and mutual support. Leadership must be chosen by a majority of inhabitants in the ville. Executive and legislative power can be concentrated in a chef or mayor, or it can dispersed in a elected council, or a further dispersed direct democracy through civil participation. Canton - A title granted by a Regius, consisting of a grouping of at least 1000 able-bodied people in an agreed upon area of habitation for the accomplishing of common goals and mutual support. Leadership must be chosen by a majority of inhabitants of the canton. Executive and legislative functions of government must be separated, with representation per every 100 voting age persons within the canton. Executive power can be concentrated in a chef or mayor, or it can dispersed in a elected council. Bergun - A designated legal subdivision of a regnum, with the express purpose of organizing funds, law, and federal representation. Created by decree through a regius, and alterable through referendum, it must contain at minimum 100,000 able-bodied people. One berges is selected by popular vote and goes to Le Grande Assemblée to represent the bergun. Regnum - A legally recognized state within the federal system of the republic. Recognized through a referendum of at minimum 100,000 able-bodied people, or by an act of Le Grande Assemblée, and ratified by the President. The executive (regius) is selected by a majority of the regnal inhabitants. It has distinct executive, legislative, and judicial divisions of authority. Legislative representation can be formed in terms of direct democracy with a selected administrator to organize proceedings, or representative democracy where a leader of the legislature is selected by their peers for a limited term. Department - A grouping of legally recognized states for the purposes of organizing federal activities, such as law enforcement, disaster relief, taxation, funding through grants, and national defense. Nation - The nation as a whole, including all constituent parts and administered holdings. Elections are held on the first Monday of October every two years. It is considered supra scrutinium, meaning anyone can cancel a legal obligation, or work obligation, in order to vote. Many different offices of the land fall on one of four term lengths; two, four, six, and eight years. Here is a list of some offices that fall into these categories: 8 6 4 2 Court Justices (2 term max) Vigil (sheriffs) (Unlimited) Administrators (canton) (2 terms max) Presidents (2 terms max) Councilors (Unlimited) Regius (2 terms max) Chefs and Mayors (Unlimited) Prime Ministers (Unlimited) Berges (Unlimited) Special officers or appointments often come with strict term limits, and service times. In some cases, a superseding authority can appoint an individual to fulfill an office role caused by a vacancy for the duration of the term until a newly elected person is placed in the office. There are six major registered political parties in Nouveaterra, listed here: Party Name Ideology Founded Ligue de l'Accord Capitalistic Conservative 1321 La Sécurité Sociale Capitalistic Liberal 1329 La Ligue Populaire Democratic Socialism 1330 Les Gens des Collines Libertarianism 1391 Terre et Mer Environmental 1396 Le Parti de la Patrie Radical Con. 1412 Here are the results of elections held in 1423, which selected burgesses, councilors, the prime minister, and the president.

The Average Farmer Is 56 Years Old. How Will This Affect Nouveauterra? Lucio Justinus 02/02/1424 Floriville, Marteau - Velox Duboc and his son Joyeux are inspecting a field of bec-d’or plants. The plants aren’t fruiting, but mites and other critters like to gnaw on the plants all the way to the stump. Spotting them early usually leads to a better harvest. “It takes time but it’s worth the effort,” Velox says. “You only learn that with age. But I’m trying to teach this guy so he doesn’t make the same mistakes.” He pats his son Joyeux on the back. Velox and Joyeux Duboc, standing in their field When I asked Velox how tough farming is, his reply was straight to the point. “Do not plant a seed into the ground unless you are prepared to suffer for it.” Velox is turning 56 this year. He will be the average age of a farmer in Nouveauterra. The struggles he faces are felt by many in the country, and the government’s efforts to combat this manpower catastrophe has ramifications for the country, and potentially the world. Nouveauterra has farming areas in the Southern Belt and the northern tier. The federal government has monitored the health of these farms closely because of their relatively small size, and the fragility of certain micro-climates. Le Ministère de Development performs surveys of federally registered farms, and pulls census data to make policy and draw conclusions. The average age of a Nouveauterran farmer is 56 years old according to the MdD. Incorporated farms, according to the MdD, have also seen drops in participation, even by authorized foreign laborers. And those laborers are getting older too. The MdD puts out some theories as to why this is so. Many farms are family owned, and as children grow up, most do not come back to be a farmer like their parents. Only 31% come back. Some farms fall into abandonment, or are reclaimed by their local ville or canton. Farming is also labor intensive, and other hard labor jobs like construction, manufacturing, and resource extraction have also seen lower participation by young people. Young people have gravitated into soft-skill jobs, or white collar work more than hard labor fields. Velox’s 20-year-old son Joyeux talked about growing up as a farmer’s son. “My friends in the army made fun of me sometimes. Things like my first girlfriend being a goat, or how I smell like ass all the time, but I know it's good fun. When I tell them more about farming, a few seem to like it, but they definitely notice the scars.” Joyeux showed me his hands and his arms. They had many scars, from machines, dagger-grass, and animals on the farm. Small lines of paler skin on his tanned body. He also showed me a false molar in the back of his jaw, with the original loss caused by a run in with a tractor arm. Velox has a few of his own scars too, including a pinky that’s a bit shorter than the other. Velox has two sons and one daughter. His other son Claude moved away to work in chemical engineering in Agentum. His daughter Julie works as a nurse in Porta Marius. Joyeux is the only one to stay, and the only one interested in inheriting the farmstead when Velox passes on. So Velox teaches Joyeux everything he knows, including finance. The one overlooked reason for the loss of farmers is money. Owning a farm is expensive, whether it is feed, seeds, animals, construction, or hiring extra hands to work. The average farmer has made less and less money back from what they’ve invested over the last 50 years. This is from the new industrialized nature of many farms, and farming giants selling products at higher prices, with more stringent contracts. Velox tries to teach Joyeux to be more like a businessman. “Bec-d’Or is too weak for modification,” Velox said. “But people pay a great deal just for one. I make good money this way, and I teach him in just the same way. Checking what staple and boutique food prices look like, and what they will look like in the future. Rotating crops with me. It is hard, but it’s doable. He has made some good calls already.” Good calls like planting Sein-du-Champ, which became a hot drink additive for some time until the trend began fading out. Now it is Bec-d’Or, a fruit popular in summer drinks and refined spirits for its light taste. The Duboc’s grow staple crops, but always keep a field open for more boutique plants that grow well in their area. The federal government has tried to offset some of the challenges with different programs. New farmer grant and subsidies, direct assistance, as well as training courses at institutions like École d'Agriculture et du Foncier, and Institut Technique Général de Naen. For all these efforts, the crunch for farmers and farm workers is still there. If current trends hold, this pattern will only get worse with time until there’s a labor crisis. What do Velox and Joyeux think of it? “The system gets out what they put into the process,” Velox said. “Exclusive seed, automatons, unaffordable machines in. Cheap food, profits, and robbed people out. I don’t blame the youth for not tilling the field. They stand to suffer the most.” “I want to do what my dad does,” Joyeux said. “I love farming, and the pride I feel watching my blue beets or trumpet onions go on someone’s dinner plate. It isn’t easy, but I feel good after everything I do, even if the money is tight.” “Wait until you have a child and a truck,” Velox said with a laugh. The father and son laugh together as they go down the long field. The future for them and Nouveauterra is uncertain, but the clouds on the horizon are dark with rolls of thunder.

The Southern Belt is characterized by three main climatic and topographic areas. The Southern Belt’s northernmost areas are characterized by semi arid mountains and highlands. These wind and rain eroded areas don’t retain much water, but trap moisture from the tropical easterlies, which contributes to the climate areas further south of it. Small birds and mammals inhabit the area. The central area of the Southern Belt, or La Boucle, is characterized by subtropical grasslands, with rich soil and persistent rainfall throughout the year. Areas with this kind of climate are also high in altitude, leading to the presence of some migratory birds from similar altitude ranges appearing from nearby regions. The southernmost areas of the Southern Belt are characterized by very dense forests, with lots of rain and moisture coming from easterly winds, and tributary rivers feeding the area. Much of this space has dense urban development, but some areas like the Olivier National Preserve pictured here, retain some of the old vegetation and wildlife. L’Immensité is just as its name suggests. The heart of the country is characterized by a large area with the same mostly arid desert. Few plants, animals, or people call this place home because of its poor soil and even poorer rainfall retention. It is however known for its large natural salt deposits. The Northern Tier is characterized by two main climatic and topographic areas. Terre de Braconnier is an area of highland and lowland with limited shrub growth and wildlife, as the great mountain ranges nearby retain some water. A few people and animals call this place home, mostly because of its seclusion. Le Bonneterre encompasses the northernmost areas of the country. It’s characterized by a mix of well watered broad-leaf and coniferous highlands and lowlands.

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Offices Raided In Connection with Laurier Affair, Special Prosecutor Selected Augustin Blanc 26/1/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - The offices of Representative Arno Châtaignier were raided early this morning as part of the wider investigation into the secret document leak of last week. Officers of the ESN raided Representative Châtaignier’s office in le Citadelle de la République around 7 this morning in accordance with a warrant granted yesterday to search his office. Metropolitan police executed a warrant to search Representative Châtaignier’s personal residence, Hôtel Charretier on the outskirts of Pointe-d’Espoir. These raids were in search of electronic devices, physical documents, and anything that could be related to the document leak case. Minister of Justice Huberto Montoya “No one is above the law,” said Minister of Justice Huberto Montoya at a press conference at 8 this morning. “Search warrants executed today are in accordance with that mission and spirit of our constitution.” Center, Special Prosecutor Patrice Valus Minister Montoya also announced the appointment of a special prosecutor, Patrice Valus, to oversee the leaked documents case. Valus spoke at that same press conference to emphasize his mission and goals. “My job is to collect the evidence," Valus said, "to determine, with certainty, whether any malicious activities were taking place. Only if malicious acts are discovered, will I prosecute participants in said acts, to the fullest letter of the law of the land.” Valus acknowledged the seriousness of the case. “This case involves important members of society, including an elected representative,” Valus said. “I will take special care that no favors, nor ill intent, is performed by this office.” Valus then announced a more formal call for testimony from anyone who might have information regarding the case. Valus served as prosecutor for the Viriarma for 8 years, and over 15 for la Ministère de la Justice. It’s expected that he will begin performing his duties in full by tomorrow morning, including selecting his prosecutorial team from the ranks of la Ministère de la Justice.

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Commonwealth of Nouveauterra République de Nouveauterre (Terrenaise) National Flag Seal Anthem: Un En Lute (One in Struggle) Government Information Capital Pointe-d'Espoir Official Languages Terrenaise Heuveltong Dhuku Old Markan Head of State President Guy Laclare Head of Government Prime Minister Martin Toro Legislature Le Grande Assemblee Upper Assembly Lower Assembly Judiciary La Tribunal Suprême History 890 - 1100 AF colony of the Principality of Saint Mark 1101 - 1104 AF Revolution against the Principality of Saint Mark 1105 - 1254 AF First Assemblee 1254 - 1259 AF Le Guerre Civil 1259 - present Second Assemblee Statistics Land Area 527,019 km2 Population (1424) 17,784,421 Density: 87.4 km2 GDP $572,320,461,166 Per Capita: $32,181 International Figures Currency Marque Terrienne (mT) Time Zone Overtime IAT+1 Driving Side Right Country Codes NOV, NO Calling Code +4 04

Ministère de la Défense Press Office Place Héros 245 Rue de l'Armurerie Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec 01569 Republic of Nouveauterra FORCES TO BE DEPLOYED IN RESPONSE TO POLITICAL UNREST IN THE NATION OF CANDELÙ 1/4/1424 La Republique de Nouveauterre will be deploying troops and equipment to the nation of Candelu with the express mission of aiding national stability and peacekeeping within the region. Approximately 1000 service members will be deployed to the region as part of efforts with partner nations to ensure peace, and protect diplomatic efforts. These efforts fall within the mission of advancing national interests in regional security, and protecting the shared interests of like-minded nations through precise intervention. Forces included in these efforts will originate from the infantry companies of Marteau, the infantry companies of Trebec, and the combined arms companies of Corne d’Abondance. Forces will also include airlift sections of the Air Force, and select reservist detachments. This mission is the result of Special Request 1424-0001 made by President Hugo Quizolin, duly granted by le Grande Assemblee on January 4th, 1424, pursuant to articles of the mandate of le Ministère de la Défense. Un En Lute