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The Imperial State of Cyrannus promises to rid the universe of the Empire's imperialistic warmongering. When we are finished, the Gigaquadrant will be free from the insidious machinations of the Libertus and their puppet emperor. If you stand with us against this threat in the conflict to come, I assure you that civilised Cyrannians will never infringe upon the galactic sovereignty of its gigaquadrantic neighbours.

Though we can't speak for the Imperial Libertus, the Libertus we came to know are quite the opposite of what you try to tell us.

You know that if anyone helps one, it will give a huge impact on the output, what it will give. So that's what it's going to be about convincing us. We don't really care if it gives an huge impact on the relationship between us and you. Unless if you ask and convince to avoid helping said empire, superpower and etc.

Sadly I have to take measures now. Information kindly provided by the Apalos forces me to suspend all studies of AI Netspace constructs around our borders by the Royal Academy. All foreign travel is now banned to those without level 4 passports. Non-citizens are to be taken to planets in the outer colonies. Acsess to the Andromeda and Bunsen colonies is now banned.

The Ottzelloan Grimbolsaurians who shared dual nationalities with the previous United Nations of Ottzello have approximately one Norostagnian day to decide on their patriotic home. Should the USO begin aggressive actions in this time, they will no longer be able to return. Their choice is final. Those who choose to stay in the USO will be regarded as separatist. Any USO-orchestrated attacks on the Ottzelloan Grimbolsaurians who choose to return will be met with immediate retaliation. The re-patriotised Ottzelloan Grimbolsaurians will be sent to quarantine worlds to have all links back to the USO purged.

Our interests are still to respect the alliance with the Libertus; and indeed, their allies. Any attacks on the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, or New Cyrannian Republic will be met with swift action from us. This does not include internal disputes of the Libertus.

Any attacks and harm to GEC's worlds and Cooperative's stations and projects will result in a full-scale war. By any means will we destroy, neutralize and disarm any threats to us, GEC and Cooperative until they won't even able get back up by any means. This may dent relations with us, but oath is oath. And in our perspectives of the destruction of Halcyon-B, we see the Cyrannian Imperial State as the main plotters. But due to lack of proper evidences, we stay on our positions and hold ceasefire until any aggression from the State and their military company.

Our oath with the Cooperative is also to assist and protect the members from any threats with means to harm and destroy them. The also apply to DCP's oath to protect the New Cyrannian Republic.

To any living, sentient creature who might be receiving this call: My name is Xor Ansulgrid of the Yank.

I need help from an external race of creatures to make my people fix their ways of wrongdoing. My High Minister wants me to destroy anyone I might happen to meet; I disagree. I wish to make a revolution, to rebel against the brutal Ministry and make a successful, strong and liked Empire. If you wish to help, please do. We are in the Milky Way Galaxy.

If you have sixteen colonies against four, then indeed guerilla warfare in the way you should go. Your foe has weapons: steal them, then use them against you. If the men and women under your command are loyal, then all the better. Have them go undercover. Kick up civil unrest, breach their security networks, cause deflections. The following is not really our style of batteling, but hey, since you say your race only understands power, and you have stolen enough weaponry, give them a taste of it. Don't start misseling them, as they will ten say you are the agressor. But once they start to act all agressive, show them you've got the bigger missiles. However, do not nuke cities or cause civilian losses, that's the worst mistake that can be made. Grief can be turned into hate, and hate easily into vengeance. So don't do that. But if everything goes all right, you've sabotaged them, there is unrest, and you've shown them you're the strongest of the two, then they'll realize its sixteen against four, alas, an hopeless battle for such priitive empires, and will give in.

Today there is breaking news coming out of the Capital World of the Drodo Colonies, New Arcadia; The local natives, a primitive bronze-age people, have recently attacked several villages and looted them for supplies and weapons.

"Aye, they where savage!" Says one colonist, Verikar Grissin.

"There musta been hundreds of'em, armed with swords, knives, even the occasional gun. I would of been a goner had it not have been for my hunting rifle."

Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated incident, there seems to be many border strikes conducted by several different native nations. Satellite images as well tell us that the natives, apparently numbering in the thousands, also intend to march upon major cities next.

"The military's taking the situation very seriously." Says Fleet Captain Cesterity, on a recent statement.

"We're taking every procaution to evacuate nearby villages to larger cities and further fortifying them with militias as well as cavalry and armoured vehicles. This uprising should be wiped out soon."

However, many are concerned about the larger implications this incident could have on relations between the two peoples in the future; Some have even considered the scenario in which the capital will have to be relocated due to stability issues.

We have received news that, after several days of fighting, the native uprising has been demolished. Drodo military and civilian casualties are 250, compared to the native casualties of around 20 000. The natives where halted at several major bridges where there was heavy fighting. After they managed to break though they arrived at the walls of Gallonia where the uprising was at last crushed by artillery, machine gun nests, and aircraft.

However, after this incident, governors, military leaders, and experts are divided on what the next course of action should be, with suggestions ranging from negotiations, to assimalation, to, most disturbingly of all, extermination.

1. You will obey the laws of our nation. There fairly straight forward. No murdering, no robbery etc. One particular note is that we have a massive ban on certain addictive narcotics. Better leave those behind just to be safe.

2. You will work. We will provide shelter and pay if you are willing to work. Any job is fine, but we really would like to get the refugees back on their feet.

3.All religions and beleifs are accepted within our borders provided that they do not violate basic laws (no sacrifice of sentient beings). You may practice what you will.

4.Any attempt by a foreign power to remove refugees without our consent will be viewed as a hostile incursion. That's not to say that we will let war criminals hide within our borders. You must notify us first so that we may effectivily collaborate.

5.Refugees may become Hegemony citizens provided they spend at least two years in the country and that they obey the basic rules of the Hegemony. Similarily, refugees may fight in the military if they want to. This will greatly reduce the time needed to become a citizen.

Today's top story comes from the recently-conquered Heer-Stevekel territories in the Quadrant Galaxies, after the decisively-won Heer-Stevekel War. The story itself centres around the controversial decision from the colonial government to instate Residential Schooling within the newly-aquired territory. Residential Schooling would entail students living within the school during the year, and the government states its purpose is to "Introduce pupils to the proper Drodo way of life", and to "make there goals and culture more compatible". Even with the plan in its early stages, many from inside the country and outside have already launched criticisms, including the illustrous Fleet Captain Cesterity.

"Hey, I had nothing to do with the descision, I'm the guy that directs troop movements." He stated when asked if he where a possible collaberator with the plan. He added;

"With that said, I disagree with the whole idea because its unnecessary; I've been to a lot of places and seen a lot of cultures weirder and more violent then the Heer-Stevekelese within my own country, what's so unique here?"

Despite the criticism, however, the plan has gained enough traction to be passed into law. The Residental Schools are expected to open in-full by next year.

Greetings nations of the Gigaquadrant at large, I am the new leader of the Greater Hal'Sk Empire, High Chancellor Tivor Giliak.

As you may or may not know, a week ago Emperor Rihak Hisan resigned from his position as Emperor, and also reformed our government, officially making us a democratic republic, shedding the last remnants of our horrible and authoritarian past.

All agreements the former government of the Greater Hal'Sk Empire had with nations are still in effect, although if you wish to revaluate them due to the changes made, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The travel restrictions previously enacted due to the change have been lifted, our borders are now reopened to outsiders.

May we have warm relations with all who desire so, and continue to walk the path of peace and prosperity, the path of liberty and freedom for all.

Just hours ago, there was a bloody incident people are starting to describe as nothing short of a massacre. At the Drodoian Provincial capital of Galavasius; Capital of the former Heer Stevekel territories in Drodoian space, a protest, organized mainly by Heer Stevekel intellectuals where peacefully protesting for independence after their annexation by the Drodo Empire several years ago in the plaza in front of the Governor's palace. The governor of the planet, Tyatar Gitterun called in military units several weeks into the protest to violently disperse the protesters. The army sent was divided about the inhumane orders given to them, and many mutinied, causing shootouts in the streets amongst mutineers and those loyal to the Gitterun regime, along with the mass-murders of panicked civilians by those loyal to Gitterun on their way to the plaza and main body of protesters.

Partway through the massacre, the Imperial Drodo Mounted Police stationed inside of the palace organized themselves and arrested the the governor under charges of Crimes against Sapient Life, mass murder, and severe abuses of power. These charges have yet to be processed.

Later, at the plaza, the remaining mutineers in the city made a valiant defense, but where killed to a man by the swarms of opponents facing them. From here, Gitterun's men opened fire on the body of protesters, who maintained their peaceful demeanor to the last. The troops would later stand down under the orders of the Colonial Government.

The estimated death toll of the disaster is 10 750, 750 of which are military casualties. Statements have already been released on the incident, including a statement by the ruling Premier of the Drodo Empire, Furrak Harponis, strongly denouncing Governor Gitterun's actions, and wishing the best for the Heer-Stevekel people, promising aid to them within the next month.

As it stands, this has been the bloodiest crackdown in the Drodo Empire's history.

This is a news update.

We have just recieved word that former Governor Gitterun, along with the regimental and divisional commanders that followed the horrific orders of that fateful day, have been sentenced. Gitterun was seen guilty of all charges and is sentenced to death by hanging, which will be carried out tomorrow.

The other commanders of the massacre have been charged with mass murder and crimes against sapient life and have all been dishonourably discharged and sentenced either with life imprisonments or death by firing squad; The executions will be carried out throughout the week.

Sorry if there is a bad connection. We've only recently established advanced communication as well as space travel, so if any connections are bad, it's probably us.

Hey there! We are new to this Empire game. We hope to find many allies out there. We love peace, but don't get us wrong; if you attack us, your ship will be space junk in a split second!

But hopefully this won't happen. We like allies, and there's a whole universe for them, right?

We're in the Norma-Outer Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. If you want to contact or even visit us, go there. Feel free to stop by!

In a landslide vote, the Aristocratic Party has won the federal election in the Drodo Empire. Headed by the Archduke Fiihar Jivirik III, this new conservative government plans to fulfill its earlier promises of stablizing the economy, cutting ties with the French, and restoring dignity to the Empire after its embarrassing defeat in the Xonexi war.

"I cannot stand to see my people be humiliated in such a way, to be exploited, by our newfound foe, France!" He passionately said in a previous speech.

"This foolish war with the Delpha Coalition puts the entire Drodo race on the brink of extinction, and it would not have happened had it not been for France. We as a people must look after ourselves, and look after our own." He continued.

Such a campaign platform, which would've been inconceivable just months before, finds its footing in the Empire's current situation; Economically destitute, with a disillusioned, exhausted populace. Such big promises and fundemental changes the Archduke implies have worried some political experts, but results remain to be seen.

The councillors of the Polar Crystal Alliance would like to inform that we would like to offer the chance of new extragalactic colonization in the Borealis Galaxy. In the first decade of our new age, previous threats to colonization such as space pirates have been eradicated and the galaxy is experiencing a new age of peace and prosperity. We are always looking for new allies and would be more than glad to help you settle in, and likewise, if you have no ill intentions, you are more than welcome to enter the Alliance's borders and visit the galactic capital of Hyperborea.

Anyways, he's at least partially back now, so everyone thank your lucky stars that the magical version of the borg is once again winning souls as property for a glowy fuck all while secretly plotting to vaguely someday overthrow the Draconis Imperium for that and no other reason and despite its every other property. Oops, did I say that out loud? No. No I did not. I typed it.

Anyways, unless I've been looking at the wrong parts of the wiki and getting old news, it seems that the DCP is at war with a bunch of other people. I love how the page on that says oblivion will meet whoever fails, as though the DCP or most of the empires opposing them are ever actually going to be killed off.

In other news, most of the major empires seem exactly the same, save for a few who have gotten worse. Because we're dealing with a bunch of teenagers and when you're a teenager, grimdark=good. I can feel the edge leaking out from every drop of innocent blood. I think that's why they're bleeding in the first place. They cut themselves on all that edge.

Anyways, it's good to be back. Anticipate my snark for the rest of the university semester and then re-activation of the Aeoneonatrix starting around May irl time, accompanied by extensive retcons to both common practices and backstory. People complaining that any and all new changes to the Aeoneonatrix make them unsuitable allies for the fictions that the old version fought along with may submit all complaints to someone who gives a shit.

For some reason, Rifflex, are you sure you haven't got a split personality disorder? In that case, you should see a doctor. Half of the time you seem to think you are someone else, one that our groupmind catagorizes as "Aeoneonatrix". The fact that one names him- or herself after a species is quite ridiculous. It's almost as bad as someone naming mih- or herself "Ecoraptor". I mean, what's that suppodes to mean? Someone who steals nature? That's against everthing we of the Waptoria strive for!

Now for some reason, I feel like I need to defend someone - or two - from certain charges. People I don't really know...wait. I should see a doctor too.

So..."Grimdark". Is that meant to stand in opposition to "noblebright" or what? Doesn't make any sense. "Grim-Dark". It's like even more dark than dark. Ah...Whatever. What was I going to do again? Defending...someone? Ah, yes, that. There seems to be an increase in grimdarkness indeed. But those are mainly newcomers, and it's not like there always has been some grimdarkness around here. So, then, who am I trying to defend? I myself have no idea. Well, then, why in the Mirus Galaxy am I writing his? No idea. There must be greater forces at work here. Wait...That stupid. Ugh...Anyhow, those few that seem to have gotten worse...pretty certain it doesn't include the empire I am part of. We're still trying to safe nature and all though we're getting a greater focus on communism...wich always have been there. Wait...that's a paradox. But on to the Imperium of War. The Imperium of War? Do you seriousely expect those warmongers to ever change? No, their simple, all-driving motive is much to loved for that. And - Wait a minute, everyone hates them! So why would eveyone love the fact they spread random war everywhere? Can anybody explain how that is possible!? Am I starting to see things or what!?

Ok, calm down...calm down. You're not going mad. So...Do you perhaps mean the UAE? If so, you don't seem to know the word "grimdark". You see the UAE massacring helpless civilians and wiping out alien races just because? No! Grimdrk is bad! Grimdark is ugly! Grimdark is everything we of teh UAE fight against! The Drakodominatus Tyranny, that is one hell of a grimdark empire! Whetever "Grimdark" elements ther are in the UAE will never play a role that is too large. After all, the UAE is a shared alliance, and we'll always put our own empires before something shared, right? And that's loathsome! If we ever want to get things in this universe to get right, we have to work together! Ahem- sorry for my little outburst. I'm also not sure where exactly you got that "teenager" thing from. You must have your age categories wrong.

Heh. This was entertaining. And the snark was good as always.

We'll see what happens to the Aeoneonatrix. Their increased zealotry also made us more increasingly worried wenever or not we should stay allied. Then they suddenly returned and we were a bit ecstatic. We'll see where it goes and revise any eventual changes in relationships then. Just don't keep your hope up that the Imperium of War will siddenly get a liking for you. They'll probaly use it as an euse to renew theit war with you - if they haven't already after your return - wich was quite unexpected, I must say.

You will also have noticed my type of writing has changed. Probably because I have changed as well...matured, you could say. And also bacause my autocorrect doesn't seem to work anymore, so blame that. I try to fix what I can. See...nearly wrote "fiw". And of course, as I'm over a hundred years old, I don't see why a few years would matter. For humans, though, it could mean a lot in terms of change. This...AB you speak of also has changed in the same way. Like me, became far less bossy. don't expect the things that happened to happen now. We moved on beyond that. Things changed, I always stayed supportive about you even after you left even though that feeling could have been not mutual because I'm generally bad when it comes to knowing who likes me and who does not, I deeply regretted Ameius becoming non-canon and hope he won't be soon, Mirus is open to everyone and we would love to have you aboard, AB is now known as Charles Murray, no I have no idea if that's hs true name or not, and whatever else I can come up with.

Have a good day, Rifflex, and happy snarking.

Victory in the Quadrants!

After a hard-fought war, our brave men, under the masterful command of our new Premier, Archduke Fiihar Jivirik III, has vanquished our foes, the Heer Stekeveel once and for all!

Press coverage was heavy in the event, capturing every victory Imperial forces made against the foe. While the war lasted several months, starting with a revolt of Heer Stekeveel peasants, the Drodoian counterattack took only 48 hours to completely destroy both the upstart rebellion and the nation that dared to support them.

The former territories are now ruled by a newly-established autonomous zone, under the command of the Premier's youngest son, Margrave Kirvan Jivirik. We at the Imperial News Network would like to personally congradulate all involved, and wish the young Margrave the best of luck in running his new nation.

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Because all Shiyonoids are lab-grown with preselected characteristics, they come pre-programmed with all the knowledge, skill, and obedience they’ll need to perform as your obedient servants. Shiyonoids need no training, no discipline, and no punishment. They will never disobey. They will never rebel against you.

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In the view of the Imperial Parliament, the Ministry of Commerce and most importantly the Sapient Rights Act these lifeforms are considered slaves; As they are sapient lifeforms who are forced to serve a master without pay or with pay below the minimum wage.

Furthermore, Parliament finds the concept of genetically-engineering sapient life to do your bidding morally objectionable.

Any persons who are caught shipping or distributing such lifeforms into or out of the empire will have their ships, cargo, and assets seized and be imprisoned for up to twenty years.

Any persons who are caught owning or using such a lifeform will have said lifeform seized from their possession, and be sentenced up to twenty years.

Any such person who is seen to have assaulted, abused, or murdered such a lifeform will be charged with a sentence that can include the death penalty by hanging.

Any such lifeforms that are seized in such ways will be granted Drodoian citizenship and be allowed to live within its borders.

Be warned that foreigners caught performing these acts will be sentenced just as a Drodo citizen would be, and will not be returned to their homeland until they have served the duration of their sentence.

Eight hundred and sixty-four years ago, France faced a dark period in its history. Defeated, occupied, it was brought low by a cruel enemy. Foreign soldiers were in our homes, in our government buildings, making our laws and dictating our fate. This is not unlike the crisis we face today.

In this dark time of eight hundred and sixty-four years ago, a man named General Charles de Gaulle was ordered to stand down, to surrender to the enemy. He didn’t. He could have gone into hiding, waited for the war to end, but Charles de Gaulle was a great man. From the city of London across the water, he spoke to the French people. “France is not alone,” he swore to them. “France is not alone! Has the last word been said? Must hope disappear? Is defeat final? No!”

Today, the iron hand of the DCP is dictating our destiny. Today, France is not free, France is not safe –– but she is not alone. Do you hear me? FRANCE IS NOT ALONE!

France still has allies and an empire which has lain dormant for months, conserving its strength. No more! Now is the time to act. Now is the time to undo the damage that has been done, do the things which have been deemed impossible, and win the war which has been deemed unwinnable.

As of this moment, I declare the French colonies of Andromeda, the Quadrants, Mirus, and Bunsen free of any obligation to our occupiers. As of this moment, we are free, and we are coming back. One day, our soldiers will set foot again in the Milky Way, and that day will sound the death knell of the evil which has ruled our galaxy for so long. On that day, we will return to our homes and families, our wives and mothers, our sisters and brothers. This, in the name of the French people, I solemnly swear.

To the Gigaquadrant, our friends and foes alike, our message is simple.

ALEXANDRIE, OTZELLO SECTOR — Far from the active fighting in Andromeda and Mirus, French colonial efforts in Borealis are partaking in a wholly different aspect of the Great Xonexian Schism: the war for resources. On both sides of the conflict, andasium is a precious source of fuel which has become especially scarce. The lucratively high price of Andasium is what brought a whole host of Xonexi corporations to Borealis, forming conglomerates which have applied for charter colony status under the constitution of the French Colonial Empire.

One of these, the Outer Ottzello Trading Company, is responsible for the founding of Alexandria, France's second charter colony and its most successful to date. Compared to other industrial capitals, Alexandria's three spaceports, unimpressive skyline, and smoggy exterior do not seem like much, but Valiant Guimond, Chairman of the Outer Ottzello Trading Company's development committee, is very optimistic. The forty-three year old French-South African colonist, veteran of the Galactican colonial experiment, had accepted to be interviewed inside his office inside the Trident Tower, one of Alexiandria's few skyscrapers.

"We're sitting right between two protostellar currents, you see?" he explained. "Andasium is most plentiful on the outskirts of galaxies because that's where the largest currents of this protostellar gas is. Basically, it's the motherload out here."

The French Colonial Empire implemented the system of "charter colonies" in 2803 in order to encourage companies to found resource-gathering operations for it in other galaxies in exchange for diplomatic and military protection.

"It's a good deal for everyone involved," Guimond said, prying open cashews with burly hands as he spoke. "The colony gets mining claims, investors reap the profits, France gets is resources, and we're forced to pay workers a lot because labor is scarce out here."

Indeed, the colony has attracted waves of immigrants, most of them refugees who fled Orion's Spur ahead of DCP armies. However, the influx of labor has not kept pace with demand, and fierce competition between firms inside the colony has resulted in a healthy job market craving for skilled workers. Chairman Guimond eagerly looks forward to the colony's future growth, and many who hold stock in the company in the Araveenian and Galactican stock markets agree with him. There, the company's shares are priced at 57.56 and 1054.94 respectively, and the company is preparing to issue more stock next month.

We will not protect you from the Loron, the criminals on the outskirts of Ottzello, or anyone in the Borealis Galaxy. It is a safer place than it was when we found it, but I cannot say that of our sector. We will not trade with you, as it directly contradicts our alliance with the DCP. And we will grant you permission to colonise only a few areas; should we choose a spot to colonise, you will not cross.

After much speculation through the ranks of the diplomats who current call the space station of Hyperborea home, the Polar Crystal Council of the Polar Crystal Alliance has finally revealed its two newest members: the Civitas and the Rovegar Matriarchy, represented by diplomats Augustex and Nayanur respectively.

The Civitas are widely popular among the ranks of the Alliance, especially among the likes of the Niaka due to their great presence in the Alliance's conjoined military and the Aegis Guard police force which ensures Hyperborea's protection. Meanwhile, the Rovegar are well known for having spread across Alliance space, sharing their economical, cultural and military power through it as well as making themselves notable for their greatly advanced technology, which may say rivals and in some cases surpasses that of the local powerhouse, the Zoles Imperium.

The voting for the membership of the Civitas in the Council was unanimously positive, with all five councillors agreeing on it. In the case of the Rovegar, however, councillors Xeron and Kithworto displayed negative thoughts on the matter and opposed the idea, but the Matriarchy was eventually accepted due to councillors Semirian, Valzaria and Rhylarien giving them positive votes, leading to a 3 versus 2. While most councillors refused to be interviewed, Councillor Xeron made his argument public on his own irreverent and well known informal manner: "This was a dark day for the Council since they seem to approve of snakes in our board just because they look pretty enough! They can't be trusted, I'm telling you! They're hiding something from us!". While many assumed this would lead to complications between the Matriarchy and the Niaka Special Forces, the Rovegar government shrugged the councillors' words off while claiming to "have since grown used to his mannerisms around our kind".