Atlasian Star

[Terry the Fat Shark]

For continuity purposes, did the Las Vegas shooting happen in-game?

[Pragmatic Conservative]

For continuity purposes, did the Las Vegas shooting happen in-game?

Yes, RL events occur in game unless vetoed by the gm or contradict a GM storyline.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

While accepting the veracity of the Game Moderator's report, I must wonder if China does not understand just who they are treating with. Atlasia is far from being a defenseless island nation floating upon the Pacific like a cork; and while recent events have perhaps not placed us in an ideal negotiating position, such belligerence on the part of the Chinese would cause as much harm to their own countries as it would to ours. Threats to "walk away" from the table unless every one of their conditions is met is absurd. That's not how negotiations between two nuclear powers work.

I would add that the United States tolerated far more intransigence from the Soviets during the Second World War than China has endured these past weeks. Again, I don't doubt that the Chinese are indeed telling us what the GM says they are — but I would urge our leaders, as I have in private, to defend our sovereignty in the face of these unreasonable demands, as I am sure they will endeavor to do.

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

International News

Korean War Update

North Korea has struck a blow against a South Korean POSCO integrated steel mill in Gwangyang. The attack occurred early this morning, and resulted in 354 casualties. Over 900 individuals were non-fatally injured in the attack. South Korean officials were taken by surprise at the bombing, as Gwangyang is deep in the southernmost portion of the country and was not thought to be a prime target for attack.

Meanwhile, North Korean forces continue to be pushed back as Chinese troops move toward Pyongyang. In a decisive victory, Chinese bombers disabled Sup'ung Dam, a major source of North Korean hydroelectric power. The dam has a long history and was in fact bombed three separate times during the original Korean War in an attempt to disable the dam's power station.

2018 Olympics Relocated to Calgary

The 2018 Winter Olympics have officially been relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
after the recent bombing of the Olympic Village in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Calgary was the only city to bid for the Olympics following the announcement of relocation.

Free the People: A Kremlin Puppet?

Recent evidence and documents from the FBI seem to show that the Russian group known as 'Free the People' is in fact controlled by the Kremlin. The group was allegedly behind the assassination of Emmanuel Macron, a recent terrorist attack in Ukraine, the release of personal information of 150,000 Fremont drivers, and attempts at hijacking voting machines in the recent Federalist Primary.

If true, this would be a major blow to relations between Atlasia and Russia, especially following the recent agreement on North Korea.

Meanwhile, Russia has decided to send its military into Crimea to control what are seen as out-of-control clashes between Ukrainian rebel cells and Crimean police, making true to a promise it made on September 25. Updates will be ongoing as the situation worsens.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Breaking: Cho Pu Il and  top military leaders killed in Atlasia lead bunker attack

In a major victory for allied forces an Atlasia lead bunker attack today has successfully lead to the assassination of North Korean leader Cho Pu Il and top military leaders  Ri Yong-gil and Ri Myong-su. Current North Korean Premier Pak Pong-ju has declared himself as "interm leader", however it is currently unknown how long Pak can stay on as leader who would potentially become leader in thsi situation.  We will have more updates when they come.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Current North Korean Premier Pak Pong-ju has declared himself as "intern leader"

I hope they are at least paid interns.

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Atlasia Economic Report - 10/5/17
Unemployment numbers

Lincoln South Fremont National

8.488% 8.169% 6.206% 7.661%

►0.000% ▼0.029% ▼0.074% ▼0.032%

GDP

Lincoln South Fremont National

6.35 T 6.84 T 5.38 T 18.57 T

Consumer Price Index
monthly, seasonally adjusted: ▲0.4%
12-month change: ▲1.9%

Commodities

Crude Oil Gold

53.51/bbl 1385.3/oz

Stock Market Indices

NASDAQ DJIA S&P500

6238.44 22,056.99 2430.01

Apologies for not posting this yesterday. Unemployment data is calculated for yesterday, not today. Also, LincolnRail has passed in the Assembly, so a corrective factor will be added to Lincoln's unemployment numbers when construction begins.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

International News


German Chancellor Angela Merkel hospitalized after attempted assassination attempt by FTP member  
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was rushed to hospital after an attempted assassination attempt took place just before a scheduled low key press conference. Merkel was rushed to hospital with gun shot wound in the knee being placed in the icu. We can report that Merkel is now in stable but critical condition and is expected to make a full recovery. Merkels suspected attacker 38 year old John Hannah is in police custody. Hannah has known ties to terrorist group FTP. Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel called the attack "uterally descpicable" stating that "FTP will surly pay for these awful attacks on our Chancellor as well as the many innocent victims across Europe", finally warning "If Russia supports FTP they will indeed pay a steep price for the their insistence on supporting terror groups". Angele Merkel is believed to be planning on returning as Chancellor after she is fully recovered.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Ukraine, Russia and Atlasia reach agreement on deal that "hopefully will quell tensions in Crimea"
Atlasia along with Russia and The Ukraine have reached an agreement with the goal of quelling tensions in Crimea which of hit a near boiling point recently with the Russia military being sent into Crimea to defend against Ukrainian sponsored violent protests. The deal includes the below provisions:

-Russia will remove armed forces from Crimea in exchange that The Ukraine  stops supporting violent protests in Crimea

-Russia and the Ukraine have agreed to hold another referendum on the status of Crimea on March 6th. This referendum will be observed by members from both countries as well as international observers.

-The Ukraine will lift all current sanctions placed on Atlasia and Russia.

-Atlasia will assist the Ukraine with fighting terrorist group Free the People.

-Atlasia will provide aid and assists Ukrainians currently living in Crimea.

-Atlasia has committed to a large purchase of Ukrainian wheat. The amount to be negotiated later.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

South Korea, North Korea, China, The Uk, France and Germany agree to cease fire as deal to end Korean War looks intimate
Six out of the major seven countries involved in the Korean War have reached a major agreement calling for a cease fire effective midnight on Oct 8th. This deal was reached after North Korea reached a tentative deal with the above countries to end the war while making major concessions to all five countries. These deals have not been made public and won't be made public until Atlasia reaches an agreement to end the war with North Korea.

All six counties all believed to be growing frustrated with Atlasias lack of involvement in negotiations and may try and to force Atlasia out of the conflict without cooperation from Atlasia.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Korean War Update
Atlasia has since agreed to a cease fire joining all six other countries who previously reached a deal yesterday on a cease fire. Atlasia has reportedly still not reached out to North Korea on an offer to end the Korean war but is said to be working on it.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Allied countries sign Peace Treaty to end Korean War
The Korean war has come to an end after just over a month after it began, with China, South Korea, North Korea, France, The UK, Germany and Atlasia signing an historic peace treaty. Below are the terms of the treaty:

China Gains
-450 Billion in restitution payments from North Korea
-Commitment that North Korea will transfer to more of a free market economy

The UK, France and Germany Gains
-200 Billion in restitution payments from North Korea

South Korea will Gain
-An end to nuclear weapon manufacturing and destruction of current WMD.
-Payment of 3 trillion in restitution payments to go to helping rebuild and recover the costs of the war. South Korea will finance these costs over the next 35 years.
- International recognition of South Korea by North Korea.
-Willingness for North Korea to open up their  economy to international markets and end their closed door policy.
-Remove all sanctions placed on South Korea
-A constitution amendment by North Korea barring military action against any country unless in self defense or to defend an ally.
-Remove current censorship on media and implement basic standard of human rights for all citizens (including religious freedom, freedom of speech, full equality rights for all citizens, and basic legal rights for those accuse and free and fair elections.)

Atlasia will Gain
- Reparations in the amount of the lost equipment in Guam and a death benefit for each soldier killed, to the tune of 200 billion which we are willing to negotiate financing over 10 years.
- Require full cooperation from NK officials, especially high ranking ones involved, that worked with Shane Staler (and the 10 others that worked with him) to testify against them and confirm their involvement in the Guam attacks. Atlasia has agreed to not push for the Death Penalty.
-Allow officials from Atlasia, China, and SK to oversee efforts to ensure that remaining WMD are removed and destroyed.

North Korea will Gain
-Removal of all sanctions currently placed on North Korea by South Korea.
-South Korea will work with North Korea to develop and maintain a thriving energy and manufacturing industry .
-South Korea will Subsidize North Koran manufacturing to start up firms succeed.
-South Korea agrees to bilateral free trade with North Korea.
-Atlasia agrees to not block IMF/World Bank/WTO assistance.
-China and South Korea will support  Pak Pong-ju as leader of North Korea.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKluHHFK5bk

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Excellent developments.

I assume the Senate will need to ratify this treaty for the agreement to be official?  We can also start the process of withdrawing our troops from the region.

[fhtagn]

Excellent developments.

I assume the Senate will need to ratify this treaty for the agreement to be official?  We can also start the process of withdrawing our troops from the region.

Check your PM

[Pragmatic Conservative]

International News

Scotland to hold Independence vote after U.K. Parliament consents to vote
Scotland will hold a historic second independence referendum after the U.K. parliament consented do a vote to take place. The trigger of allowing another referendum was the belief that rouge government MPs may support a SNP no confidence motion which was supported by the opposition if the government tried to block the referendum. The current government is a grand confusing conservative and labor coalition . UK pm Kenneth Clarke stated that a new referendum would allow people in Scotland an opportunity to decide their own future and stated he would accept the results regardless of result. Meanwhile Scottish first minister  Nicola Surgeon said that it is time for Scotland to choose the strongest future possible and stated her sincere hope for a informative and clean campaign. The referendum will take place on February 23rd 2018.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Catalonia declares independence from Spain while Russia officially recognizes an independent Catalonia  

In a historic and defiant move Catalonia President Carles Puigdemont declared his country independent of Spain. In his speech President Carles stated their had been a strong mandidate for independence and it is time to fulfill our mandate to the people. Carles stated today's move doesn't mean his "country" doesn't want want to work with Spain diplomatically "but it is time for both of us to go our separate ways". Catalonia will begin the process of independence over the next year with or without Spain's cooperation.

Meanwhile Spain's prime minister Marinano Rajoy stated that he will not let Catalonia go freely, claiming that Catalonia will always be a proud part of Spain. Rajoy stated that he has no qualms in sending in the military to Catalonia if Carles refuses to back down.

We can also state that Russia has announced their recognition of an independent Catalonia. Today Vladimir Putin today said "I am proud to say the Russian government fully recognizes Catalonia as a sovereign state and we hope other countries will join us in recognizing this great county".

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Atlasia Economic Report - 10/12/17
Unemployment numbers

Lincoln South Fremont National

8.544% 8.131% 6.123% 7.641%

▲0.056% ▼0.038% ▼0.083% ▼0.020%

Commodities

Crude Oil Gold

53.12/bbl 1372.4/oz

Stock Market Indices

NASDAQ DJIA S&P500

6265.98 22,202.03 2446.79

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Atlasia should recognize Catalonian Independence!!!

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Atlasia should recognize Catalonian Independence!!!

boo

[Lincoln Republican]

Atlasia should recognize Catalonian Independence!!!

That would be insane.

In such a scenario, that would only strengthen the argument of Atlasian secessionists, that Atlasia should therefore recognize the independence of Lincoln, or Fremont, or the South. 

[fhtagn]

For the sake of transparency and in case it wasn't seen elsewhere, I can't speak for what the Senate decides on while they vote on this, but this is my administration's stance on the issue:

I had been approached previously asking if my administration will be seeking to recognize Catalonia, however at this time and after long discussions with my advisers, this is not something we intend to do, and will be supporting our longtime friends and allies on this issue.

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

International News

Coup in North Korea a Possibility

The new interim North Korean leader, Pak Pong-Ju, is in danger from military officials loyal to the deceased Cho Pu-Il, according to recent intelligence reports. Key among the dissenters is Yun Jong-Rin, the commander of the KPA Supreme Guard Command, who has cultivated a following within other high-ranking officials in the KPA, who are resentful of the Chinese and South Korean-supported Pak. Rin has publicly stated his goal to set up a government that will 'fight for the people of North Korea,' and is eager to tear up the post-war agreement.

In recent days, Rin has left the capital, along with several other officers, and his location is currently unknown. However, Rin has released word that he has recently poisoned several officials loyal to Pak Pong-Ju, and has insinuated that the interim leader is next. Additional reports are needed to determine the veracity of his poisoning claims.

Deadly Protests in Barcelona

Tensions in Spain over the Catalan declaration of independence came to a head today, as protests in the Catalan capital of Barcelona turned deadly. Armed protesters took to the streets early this morning, and quickly grew violent. Military police used tear gas in an attempt to quell the protests, and justified the use of deadly force against protesters that they deemed dangerous. An estimated 32 were killed, with 114 injured. A breakdown of the casualties into police and protester categories is unavailable at this time.

In light of recent events, Spain is considering passage of a law that would allow police to charge anyone actively supporting the independence movement with treason.

Domestic News

Alleged FTP Attack on Jets-Patriots Game

During today's football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets in MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ), two bombs exploded. According to video footage of the attack, the bombs were planted near each team's bench. The bombings killed several spectators and injured many more, including bench players and coaches from each team. It should be noted that some of the starters were out on the field at the time. An estimated 57 people were killed with another 157 injured.

The group 'Free the People' immediately took responsibility for the bombings, but did not state a direct reasoning for the attack. Additional information is needed to say for certain whether the bombs were actually FTP's doing. Further reports on this tragedy will be forthcoming.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

International News



Catalonia pushes ahead with independence as conflict with Spanish government reaches boiling point 
Defying both the Spanish Supreme Court and the Spanish government Catalonia is continuing their push for independence, with the passage of a bill authorizing the Catalonia government powers to implement their 1 year plan for full autonomy. The plan will include the following major aspects as stated below:

-Catalonia will begin to issue government ID and passports within the next couple of weeks
-Catalonia will develop  their own federal bureaucracy and constitution
-Catalonia will create their own currency
-Catalonia will begin to enter into international agreements and treaty's as well as develop their own military

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajov stated his frustration over recent moves by the Catalonia government; calling it a true betrayal by the Catalonia government against Spain as well as calling on Catalonia to listen to the recent court ruling which ruled the referendum was illegal. Rajov also announced he would be deploying Spanish military officials to Catalonia to enforce the court order and fight back against the Catalonia government attempts to unilaterally succeed.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Updates from previous stories
These are some updates from past stories none of them are big enough to create one story but are still worth mentioning.

 -Protests have started in North Korea with protestors Calling on Interim North Korean leader Park to resign. Protestors are angry at the government signing of the recent peace treaty and what these individuals see as the government abandoning the Country. The current protests are backed by the North Korean military.

-German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been released from hospital today and will soon resume duties as Chancellor, after surviving an assassination attempt from an FTP member. Merkel has called on a crackdown on recent FTP activity and is believed to be considering major penalties against Russia.

-Poice in Lincoln have arrested two people Jason Archer and Matt Half for planting the two bombs in MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Both individuals are believed to have ties with FTP and may have met with rip Russian officials in the past.

-The BC government has grown frustrated with Atlasia lack of engagement on a new Softwood lumber deal between Canada (BC) and Atlasia. The last deal expired more then a year ago and is considered a major trade agreement between the two countries. The province alleges that they first began engaging in talks since July and have largely felt ignored by the Atlasia federal government since.