Imperial Palace Briefing Room - Press Releases from Inimicus
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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Artabanos
"Colleagues, friends, peoples of Inimicus and Europe, thank you for tuning in. Today I want to give you an update on the recent, horrifying news that one of Inimicus's most respectable politicians, Maximillian de Barrington, was found attempting to escape Inimicus for Neo-Venetia last week. We have been subject to an intense amount of speculation over the last few days, including about My role in De Barrington's journey from the steering hut of the state to a prison cell. Today, I will elucidate all.
"To come to the point directly: the Imperial Guard Investigation Unit has evidence and reason to believe De Barrington offered, gave, and was paid for, information regarding the test flight of Needletail One, the crash of which resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Inimician statespeople and, nearly, My Own death. Specifically, it is currently believed that De Barrington informed Neo-Venetian junta authorities about the plotted course of the supersonic jet and its scheduled departure time.
"I was first informed of this evidence several weeks ago, and confronted De Barrington early last week. He sternly denied all allegations, but phone and internet taps then uncovered his liaison with Neo-Venetian authorities. I then forced him to step down from the National Imperial Council, Inimicus's highest decision-making body, and as Imperial Consul. It was clear, however, that De Barrington no longer felt safe, and attempted to escape to his newfound friends. Unfortunately for him, the Imperial Guard Investigation Unit traced him during his journey south, and finally arrested him in tandem with Provincial law enforcement in Terra Diutius.
"De Barrington will now stand trial for High Treason, Treason against My Imperial Self, and the leaking of state secrets, in the Imperial Crown Court. You will understand that this has been a shocking development for everyone involved, not least of all Myself, as I had placed full faith into a man evidently devoid of any moral compass. Therefore, I am hereby announcing that De Barrington will be stripped of his title as Marquis, will no longer sit on the benches of the House of Nobles, and will be barred from ever serving in any Inimician public office again, whether national, provincial, or local.
"This development also shows the sheer ruthlessness of the Neo-Venetian junta regime, whose armies stand just miles from the Inimician capital and whose record of assassination attempts on world leaders speaks volumes about their intentions. The Empire calls upon all like-minded, peaceful nations, to come to our aid with all haste and seriousness -- we cannot, must not, allow rogue regimes to destabilise our administrations in such a way. I particularly call upon nations in the region, including the United Duchies, the Kingdom of Angleter, the Duxburian Union, and the Confederacy of North Diessen, to decide on a concrete action plan for finally, once and for all, handling the terrorists who now hold the reins in Neo-Venetia. Otherwise, and I say this to friendly leaders across the region, your plane, your car, your train, might be their next target."
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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Imperial Foreign Officer Sarah Gladwell
RE: United Duchies Bombings, Syndical Union
"Greetings, I think I can speak for everyone in the Imperial Government when I offer my sincerest condolences to those who have lost their lives in recent bombing attacks in the United Duchies, Reitzmag, and Spain. We have all been shaken by the horrific violence that once again appears to emanate from the territories now known as the Syndical Union. Press releases from the United Duchies claim Inimician nationals were among those sadly killed by the violence in their country -- the Imperial Government cannot confirm or deny the veracity of this statement at present. We are still looking into the stituation. If you have any family, friends, or acquaintances residing in the United Duchies, temporarily or permanently, please attempt to contact them. If you fail to reach them in any way, please inform the Imperial Foreign Office using the newly established helpline, 08899-1122.
"Unlike the United Duchies, a partner of the Imperial Government, our residents and citizens have not been permitted to travel to Reitzmag or the Syndical Union for several months now. We are therefore confident no Inimician nationals remain in either of these states. The Imperial Guard Anti-Terror Command (IGATC) further estimates the danger of Syndical terrorism in Inimicus to be negligible. IGATC will continue to carry out its diligent work in full co-operation with all Imperial agencies to ensure the safety of us all. Nevertheless, I urge all good-hearted Inimician citizens and foreign nationals residing in Inimicus to remain vigilant at all times, and to report suspicious activity to IGATC by calling 444 or through igatc.in/report.
"The Imperial government did not shun taking action when the situation last spiralled out of control in Eastern Haane, what is now the Syndical Union. As an integral part of the Four Assembled Powers, Inimician military forces aided the maintenance of a no-fly zone and offered humanitarian assistance. Let me say today that the Imperial Government would once again be prepared to assist military operations in the Syndical Union in tandem with other European nations. The cost of inaction, it now appears, can be measured in innocent people's lives. Thank you."
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A MESSAGE FROM HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY
As rumours have already circulatd, during the early hours of March 3rd, Inimician Special Forces were deployed inside territory controlled by the Neo-Venetian coupists, the Social Republican Army. These detachments were supported by substantial air and ground force assistance, and acted on intelligence gathered over several months. I now owe it to you, the Inimician People, and our European partners and neighbours, to explain our actions.
Let me first confirm that our actions were taken with full consent and support of our Angleteric neighbours, whose territory Neo-Venetia truly is, and the Imperial Army would not have taken any action whatsoever if there had been any objections from the side of the Apostolic Crown. The Empire does not consider its actions to have been taken against a foreign state, but rather against a designated terrorist organisation.
The details of the operation are as follows:
The first part of Operation Jackdaw involved naval-based infiltration of the Speaker's residence in Neo-Venetia City, where detachments of the Imperial Army's Special Force Command were flown from elements of the 2nd Fleet by helicopter. The central goal of this operation was the capture of Dominic Dalfarra and Marco Brookfield, both named suspects in the assassination attempt against myself. Unfortunately, heavy resistance by Social Republican Army fighters, as well as surface-to-air installations, led to additional Imperial Air Force detachments being sent in, and to targeted missile strikes from Imperial Navy submarines on anti-air sites throughout the city. It is yet unclear how many casualties resulted from this on the side of the SRA, but six Inimician operatives are confirmed dead, with a further four missing. Dalfarra and Brookfield were successfully extracted and are currently in custody in Portus Inimici.
Operation Jackdaw's second arm took place near the Inimician-Venetian border, and involved infiltration of a minor SRA camp by Special Forces operatives. Again, resistance was heavier than expected, leading to an Imperial Army land convoy being deployed to aid extraction of suspects Lando Ambrogio and Peter Zan, both high-ranking SRA officers. Although the extraction was a success, twelve Special Forces Command operatives were killed, while sixteen Imperial Army soldiers were wounded, with a further two missing.
In total, the Imperial Air Force lost two aircraft, including one attack helicopter in Neo-Venetia City, and 18 operatives and soldiers. Our thoughts and support are, of course, with the families and friends of those who perished for their country.
The motivation for Operation Jackdaw was simple: to bring to justice those who continuously attempted to escape it. All four suspects are in custody, and will be tried at a sitting of the Imperial Crown Court in due course. Let this be a warning sign to those in Neo-Venetia who thought the Empire was not a force to be reckoned with. All arms of the Imperial Armed Forces combined to provide overwhelming firepower and military skill, and we will not shun to bring the full might of the Empire down on the SRA if it continues to defame and defile our Empire, the Imperial Great Seal, and Me personally.
The Imperial Government will publish a full document detailing the intelligence operations that led to these raids on its website, keeping any sensitive information confidential. We hope our allies and partners in the region will support us as we bring suspected assassins and their allies to trial, to face the power of justice. We are more than willing to share more detailed intelligence on operations in Neo-Venetia with our friends and partners, should they so wish.
Thank you.
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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A MESSAGE FROM HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY RE: LEAGIO
As you will be aware, the newly elected President of the Commonwealth of Leagio was nearly assassinated this week. It goes without saying that the hearts of all Inimicians are with her and with her people. Personally, I know what she must be going through, having been nearly assassinated myself this past year. The experience is gruelling: that someone out there despises you and your ideals to such a degree they would be willing to wield a weapon and end your life, well, that is something she will never forget.
There is another reason why the President's case and mine are closely intertwined, and it was hinted at in the recent statement by the Leagoian government. It is the Imperial Government's belief that the act in Leagio last week is tied directly to the near-fatal crash that was intended to end my life last summer. Specifically, the Imperial Government has become aware that Sir Augustus Barrington, fugitive criminal and key suspect in the Needletail One crash, is currently hiding in Leagio, and may be in touch with several high-level criminal syndicates.
It is with this in mind that a delegation of the Imperial Government, led by Imperial Consul Lord Christopher Strathclyde and People's Tribune Lynda Cocx, and accompanied by investigation teams of the Imperial Guard, will be travelling to Leagio this afternoon in an effort to assist the search for Barrington and the criminals that nearly ended the lives of two heads of state. A joint statement from the Inimician and Leagioian government is to be made shortly.
I'm sure the whole Union will join us in wishing the Leagioian president well, and the Imperial Guard and intelligence agencies from Leagio all the strength as they attempt to catch these rats.
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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A MESSAGE FROM HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY RE: ANGLETERIC INVASION OF NEO-VENETIA
The Apostolic Crown of Angleter confirmed this week that Angleteric forces have begun an invasion of Neo-Venetia, a territory rightfully considered core Angleteric lands. This invasion follows a raid by the Imperial Armed Forces earlier this month in which several suspected criminals at the highest levels of the Neo-Venetian administration.
The Imperial Government offers its full and unwavering support for the Angleteric operations in the area. The communist regime of Neo-Venetia must fall, and it is clear the ruling clans there do not listen to reason or negotiation. The Imperial Armed Forces are in the highest state of preparation to prevent any armed insurgents from fleeing the conflict into Angleter. Since the Apostolic Crown has assured it will host any and all refugees originating from this conflict, and as the Imperial Government considers Neo-Venetians Angleteric subjects, the Imperial Government will aim to relocate any unarmed refugees back to Angleter.
The Imperial Government remains open to any Angleteric requests for assistance in whatever way necessary, whether it be militarily, diplomatically, or intelligence-wise. We hope other nations in the region, including our allies in the Treaty of Telum, Spain, the United Duchies, and the Confederacy of North Diessen, will also send their support. I am confident we will all await the timely fall of the disgusting Neo-Venetian regime that has brought such misery to so many.
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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Imperial Foreign Officer Sarah Gladwell, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Bundesaußenbeauftragte/Dışişleri Bakanlığı) Arnum Blauberg
JOINT STATEMENT WITH THE CONFEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTH DIESSEN
Re: Reitzmic Invasion of Istkalen
"The Imperial Government of Inimicus and the Confederal Government of North Diessen, bound together in friendship and need, recognising the right of all nations of self-defence and territorial integrity, yet further recognising that unilateral occupation of territory of sovereign states shall always be condemned, make the following announcement.
Our governments utterly and completely condemn the disgraceful aggression originating from the Federation of Istkalen, and support the European Commission and Council taking appropriate Sanctions action against it. We support the Reitzmic Government's actions of territorial defence and maintenance of its own stately integrity, and send our condolences to those Reitzmic families whose members will never come home again.
Nevertheless, our governments cannot, do not, and will never support the unilateral annexation of territory of the Federation of Istkalen by the Kingdom of Reitzmag. Simon Bridges and his government are well-known aggressors, imperialists, and conquerors. The recent Caspian crisis is evidence of this. Our governments will stand resolutely against any attempt by Reitzmag to unilaterally annex parts of Istkalen's territory, which belongs first and foremost to the Istkalen people.
Our governments call upon European institutions and nations in the region to intervene. The Archrepublic of Vayinaod is a true friend of the peoples of Inimicus and North Diessen, and would no doubt conduct itself wisely and with the wishes of other nations in mind. The European Commission, meanwhile, must facilitate inter-governmental dialogue, and must call upon Reitzmag to abdicate the responsibility of transitioning Istkalen to their form of democracy.
The Empire of Inimicus and the Confederacy of North Diessen have purposefully been reluctant to intervene in the current crisis, and continue to be hesitant to resort to arms. However, we will use all diplomatic and economic means at our disposal to convince Simon Bridges and the warmongering government of the Kingdom of Reitzmag to abandon its occupation-centered, ruthless policy. To Mr Bridges, we say: you have defended your homeland, now act with respect for those you defeated."
Signed, on behalf of:
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!The Government of the Confederacy of North Diessen, Het Goor
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Imperial Foreign Officer Sarah Gladwell
On the Renewed Tumult in Istkalen
Since September 4th 2020, relations between Istkalen and the Empire of Inimicus were completely shut down after widespread murder, violence, and destruction. Among other measures, no Inimicians are currently allowed to travel to Istkalen, or vice versa, any vessels or vehicles registered in Istklalen will be automatically seized by Imperial authorities, and any citizens of Istkalen encountered by the same authorities are subject to detention, interrogation, and expulsion. These measures remain in effect, especially following the Vardo-Reitzmic occupation of Istkalen.
The Imperial Government has been clear in its stance that, while it supports Reitzmic and Vardic defence of their own territory, this does not extend to the right of full invasion and part-annexation of Istkalen territory. The invasion had no support. The continued occupation has no support.
The Imperial Government condemns in the strongest sense the de facto expulsion of the Montenbourgian Foreign Minister from Istkalen, in the middle of summit talks. While the Imperial Government would not have advised our Montenbourgian friends to engage with anyone from Istkalen in the first place, we will take whatever action is necessary to defend our allies. I send this warning not only to whatever authority currently handles the reins in Istkalen, but also to the Joint Transitional Authority: mistreating a friend of the Emperor is akin to mistreating the Emperor himself, and shall be met wtih appropriate response.
The Imperial Government remains convinced that a complete shutdown of relations, travel, and trade, with any authority in Istkalen remains the best course of action. We will not negotiate or engage with any Istkalen authority. We will not negotiate or engage with the Transitional Authority. We certainly will not engage with Ms Van der Bijl, who, as per the announcement by Imperial Consul Lord Christopher Strathclyde on 4th September last year, remains on the Imperial Government's list of wanted individuals.
In the Name of His Imperial Majesty ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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Resolution of the National Imperial Council of the Empire of Inimicus Concerning Travel Advice to and from the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern
WE, the National Imperial Councillors of the Empire of Inimicus, empowered under the Imperial Great Seal and the Constitution of the Empire of Inimicus, acting in the best interests of the State and the Inimician Peoples, having recognised the statement released by the Customary Logistics Council of the Six Unions of Gadallad and Aspern,
- ADVISE all Inimician nationals and permanent residents to leave the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern as soon as practicable via the nearest airport or seaport, such travel being allowed by the Customary Logistics Council ordinance;
- FURTHER ADVISE all Inimician nationals and permanent residents unable to leave the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern to adhere to the rules set out by the Customary Logistics Council. Imperial diplomatic assistance in case of arrest will be severely limited;
- ORDER the Imperial Border Force to refuse entry to the Empire of Inimicus to any and all citizens from the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern, and to detain or deport such citizens upon arrival into the Empire;
- FURTHER ORDER the Imperial Armed Forces to inspect and escort to a safe location any and all vessels, aircraft, or vehicle, registered to, or commanded or crewed by any citizen of, the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern;
- FURTHER ORDER the Imperial Border Guard to deploy enhanced screening of all Inimician citizens arriving from the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern;
- AUTHORISE the Imperial Guard Anti-Terror Command to move to Enhanced Surveillance of any and all citizens of the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern with temporary or permanent residence in the Empire of Inimicus;
- ANNOUNCE that these measures shall remain in place until such time as the ordinance from the Customary Logistics Council of the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern expires, and We have received appropriate confirmation from the same that safety concerns for foreign nationals have been mitigated.
RATIFIED and APPROVED with a majority vote of the National Imperial Councillors present at their sitting the 23rd day of the 8th month, in the seventh year of His Imperial Majesty's reign.
SIGNED,
Wilfred Cocx, Vicarius
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Imperial Defence Officer Baris Mancov
The Imperial First Fleet, currently present in the Strait of Adventuranza to assist our allies in Spain, has recently detected the approach of a large Reitzmic force clearly intent on entering the Strait's waters.
Imperial relations with Reitzmag were normalising in the last few months, following initial struggles over Caspian island-building and what the Imperial government saw as neo-colonialist actions in Istkalen and beyond. Nevertheless, the Imperial government aimed to work closely with Reitzmag as it found its way in the international community.
Today, that steady, careful build-up of trust has been completely and utterly shattered.
Once again, Reitzmag is poking its fingers into matters it has no reason to be concerned with. It is making intentionally aggressive and projecting moves into carefully balanced situations of grave international importance. Reitzmic warships' presence in the Strait of Adventuranza would amount to a dangerous provocation at best, and an open declaration of armed hostility at worst.
The Imperial Navy will not stand idly by as an armed fleet belonging to a nation thousands of miles away with no business in these regions except provocation attempts to cross into extremely contentious territory. We call upon the Reitzmic government to fully explain its intentions in the region and, perhaps more importantly, immediately withdraw its fleet and refrain from entering the Strait.
Given the Reitzmic government's track record, however, my hopes of any sensible, peaceful solution are extremely slim. We know Simon Bridges' rash, erratic behaviour has no limits and may turn and twist completely at any moment.
Therefore, I am today announcing that the majority of the Imperial Third Fleet has been making its way to the Strait of Adventuranza with utmost speed and haste. We have further dispatched contingents of the Imperial Naval Air Squadron to our bases in Spain, accompanied by other units of the Imperial Air Force, in particular, a large contingent of attack drones.
I would urge our allies in the Kingdom of Spain to come to a diplomatic solution with the government of Yosai as soon as possible to avoid bloodshed over these waters. That said, the Imperial Armed Forces will not shun from defending our allies at whatever cost. To Reitzmag, I say: back down. Your presence would be inconvenient, dangerous, and worthless. Get lost, or bring it on.
[[EDITED 4th NOV 2021 -- PHRASING]]
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Joint Statement between the Kingdom of Spain, the Union of Duxburian Dominions, the Empire of Inimicus, the Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Confederacy of North Diessen, on the joint departure of Telum Treaty and the creation of a new Treaty between said states
The Governments of the Kingdom of Spain, the Union of Duxburian Dominions, the Empire of Inimicus, the Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Confederacy of North Diessen wish to communicate their inmediate and joint departure from the current Treaty of Telum. We believe all trust to keep going with the current treaty has been lost, and that we, the signatory nations of this statement, need to head towards a different view of our common policy and cooperation for the years to come. This has not been an easy decision to make for us, however we believe that the path we are taking today will open a new era for prosperity, progress and cooperation in the South of the European Union.
We, the nations, think that the United Duchies has, during the last few months, been looking and more interested in non-Telum nations, while letting apart those nations that were supposed to be their most important allies. The formation of the Caspian Triumvirate, the continued lack of support towards Treaty members or their null interest on strengthening the relation with signatory states are three of the main reasons to break up this Treaty. Nonetheless, we would like to communicate the Government at Cair Para that this departure from the Treaty of Telum does not mean that relationships between the five nations and the United Duchies are broken. We are still willing to have excellent relationships with Cair Para and work for that trust to be restaured over the years to come.
Therefore, the Kingdom of Spain, the Union of Duxburian Dominions, the Empire of Inimicus, the Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Confederacy of North Diessen hereby announce that, since today, a new Treaty of Telum has been established between us. The new Treaty will be identical to the previous one, with no sections, articles or clauses amended. We all hope this new treaty opens a new era between our nations, with cooperation, trust and progress being some of the many pillars of this new treaty.
Jesús Aguilar
President of the Kingdom of SpainDante Maximillian
Steward of the Duxburian UnionEmperor Artabanos
Emperor of the Empire of InimicusMikaela Kligenberg
Archbishop of InquistaEkrem Mueller
President of the Confederacy of North Diessen -
End of Year Address by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Artabanos
Inimicians,
A tumuluous and eventful year passes. A year in which the story of our nation, of our Empire, evolved, perhaps like never before.
Stories, including our collective, national story, give meaning to our lives. By relating epics and legends to one another, our communities first took hold and evolved culture. Still, our common story glues each Inimician together into one wholesome collective.
Nevertheless, each Inimician has their own story to tell, for each Inimician has the freedom to be different, to take individual views on the world and our place in it.
We are free to think and believe what we will, free to shape our own world view and express our opinions. This freedom we thank, first and foremost, to the heroes of the Inimician Revolution, whose 10-year anniversary we celebrated this autumn.
During My journeys across our Empire this year, many of you told Me your story. It was, after all, a year full of individual heroism, of pride, of concern, of anger.
Stories of courage and persistence are told by our brave soldiers -- those utterly heroic women and men who brought the most calcified of criminals to Inimicus from the clutches of terrorism in Neo-Venetia. Similarly impressive narratives are told by those who served in North Diessen, where we defended our friends and allies with unrelenting resolve. From the bottom of My heart, I thank our servicewomen and men for their dedication this year.
Inimicians also told of ambition and pride this year. Through our common effort, an Inimician once again assumed the prestigious role of Premier Commissioner. Dr Walter Cocx, whose efforts to defend our region are testament of his proud Inimician character, put our Empire back in the centre of the world stage. It is up to us, all individual Inimicians, to ensure it remains there.
Nevertheless, stories of anger and grief also accompanied the passing of this year. I spoke to groups of demonstrators protesting the Needletail One court case. And while opinions naturally varied, every person I spoke to shared in the common grief about those we lost on that fateful day, and the common anger at those who perpetrated this heinous deed.
The story of the cleansing of Inimician governance from inside infiltrators was one of tension, sadness, and yet one of irrevocable resolve. Together, we will continue to make our government effective, resolute, and representative of our Empire. That, after all, is what each Inimician truly deserves.
Inimicus nevertheless told a story of adaptibility and resilience, when we came together to support our friends to the north in a common goal of connecting the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea. From the depths of internal strife we bounced back to the heights of international diplomacy. In 2022, we will see the completion of this monumental canal, and together with our friends in the renewed Telum Treaty, we will achieve even more than we did in 2021.
Inimicians certainly have no lack of stories this year. Nevertheless, those who threaten us from outside endanger our ability to listen, to exchange ideas, to live peacefully. In regards to this, I call upon you all to unite, to stand together, to connect with your fellow citizens.
And it is in this unity, perhaps, that the roots of our common story for 2022 takes hold.
For I have seen, time and again, from younger and older Inimicians, the willingness to contribute to our nation's wealth, success, and strength. From rebels at our doorstep to high-level maneuvering in straits hundreds of miles away, Inimicians stand together. We choose for a perspective that works, for a common undertaking to protect our way of life. And this, too, is a part of our story -- and a major part at that.
We made history in 2021. May we make history in 2022.
I wish each and every one of you, wherever you may be and whatever your personal circumstances are, a happy new year.
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
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Statement on Anastasia City
Imperial Foreign Officer Sarah GladwellThe Imperial Government has once again been shocked by renewed tumult abroad, although this time, much closer to its own borders than was previously the case. With horror, we watch events in Anastasia City unfold, events which appear to involve underground explosions and armed insurgencies. Much remains unclear about what has gone on and what the Duchian response to these apparent disasters will contain.
Nevertheless, the Imperial Government will not sit idly by as a potentially harmful force emerges just across the sea from the Emperor's territories. With this in mind, I am using my authority under the Great Imperial Seal and the Constitution of the Empire of Inimcus to announce a temporary ban on any and all entry of individuals from the United Duchies. Individuals with ties to Anastasia City who currently reside in the Empire of Inimicus are asked to report themselves to local law enforcement. Those who do not turn themselves in will be found, rest assured.
I have also asked Imperial Defence Officer Mancov to dispatch elements of the Imperial Navy's Second Fleet to international waters close to Anastasia City to monitor the situation, to prevent any insurgents from escaping, and to support the United Duchies coastguard.
The Imperial Government further questions, and has always questioned, the establishment of Anastasia City so close to its own borders. Perhaps, and we would work with the Duchian government on this, it is time to find the inhabitants of this troubled place a new home. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor has asked me to express His willingness to house the vast majority of Anastasia City residents within the Empire, and His readiness for prompt dialogue with involved parties.
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Decree: Concerning Imperial Diplomatic Treaties
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
To all whom this Decree may reach, greetings.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the twenty-seventh say of the second month, in the seventh year of Our Reign, Our Loyal and Learned Subject Sarah Gladwell, Imperial Councillor, Imperial Foreign Officer, concluded with Representatives from Our beloved friends the Republic of Fremet, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, a Treaty for the Establishment of the Madrid Co-operation Organisation.
BE IT FURTHER KNOWN, that on the second day of the third month, in the seventh year of Our Reign, Our said Loyal and Learned Subject Sarah Gladwell concluded with representatives from the Republic of Istkalen the Diem Accords.
It has pleased Us to grant to these treaties and accords such authority and power as necessary under the Constitution of the Empire of Inimicus for the complete ratification of the same. We have further seen fit to affix to these said treaties and accords Our Imperial Great Seal, said Seal being an integral requirement of any treaty or accord necessitating lawful amendments to the codes, statutes, or practices in Our Empire.
DONE at Telum, on the third day of the third month, in the seventh year of Our Reign.
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Joint Statement of the Governments of the Kingdom of Spain, the Empire of Inimicus, the Microstate of Inquista, and the Union of Duxburian Dominions
The undersigned governments condemn recent reports of so-called "diplomatic bombing" conducted by the armed forces of the Kingdom of Reitzmag inside the territorial boundaries of the United Duchies. We are further highly concerned by statements from the government of the Kingdom of Reitzmag suggesting this unannounced and unprovoked show of indiscriminate force was intended to show "the true capabilities" of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Reitzmag.
Not only is the long-distance mass bombing of a natural area an act of environmental terrorism, the undersigned governments further feel the armed forces of the Kingdom of Reitzmag have returned to their traditional ways of aggression, expansionism, jingoism, and uninterruptable talk of war and conflict. This is unacceptable.
The Imperial Government of Inimicus draws attention to the current negotiations taking place between its representatives and those from the Kingdom of Reitzmag, intended as negotiations of detente and good neighbourship. The Imperial Government of Inimicus, joined by the other undersigned governments, concludes the unprovoked long-distance bombing of a region in close proximity to the borders of the Kingdom of Spain and the Empire of Inimicus is irreconcilable with good neighbourship. The Imperial Government therefore announces it is recalling its diplomats from negotiations for the time being.
The undersigned governments are not moved by what we see as a childish display of aggressive force, and will not accept renewed expansionism from the office of Reitzmic Prime Minister Simon Bridges. We call upon him to stop his offensive on the safety and security of the region and, in particular, that of his country, and further warn him to cease Reitzmic encroachment on the southern European sphere of influence immediately.
SIGNED,
Jesús Aguilar
President of the Kingdom of SpainWilfred Cocx
Vicarius of the Empire of InimicusMikaela Kligenberg
Archbishop of InquistaDante Maximillian
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Resolution: On North Diessen
The National Imperial Councillors of the Empire of Inimicus,
Recognising the immediate need of the people of the Confederacy of North Diessen, whose political establishment has descended into leaderlessness and confusion;
Further recognising the Empire of Inimicus and its Imperial Armed Forces took an active role in the subduing and eliminating of separatist elements in the Confederacy of North Diessen in 2021, and that therefore the Empire of Inimicus must resolve to continue to safeguard the stabiity and prosperity of the Confederacy of North Diessen;
Further recognising the need to protect and defend the large number of Inimician citizens currently present in the territorial boundaries of the Confederacy of North Diessen, in particular those Inimician citizens currently employed in the development and construction of the Artabanos Canal;
Having received a formal request from the Grand National Assembly of the Confederacy of North Diessen for military, administrative, and general assistance with regards to its organising of Presidential Elections;
Order the Imperial Army First Corps to be dispatched immediately to the Diessenar Capital Het Goor to await directions from Diessenar authorities, aiming to help and assist the same in their capacity as interim state leaders;
Further order the Imperial Guard Investigation Unit to make such preparations as necessary for a smooth and efficient transition of power in the Confederacy of North Diessen, and to aid the Grand National Assembly in whatever it may need.
Further refuses to recognise any longer the authority of Ekrem Mueller as President of the Confederacy of North Diessen, and encourages all friendly nations to do the same.
DONE at Telum, the 9th day of the fourth month, the seventh year of His Imperial Majesty's reign.
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An Open Letter to Copalans and Anastasians
My friends,
The world watched in anguish as your struggle for freedom and peaceful living was once again crushed by events earlier this year. You have come far, travelled across the continent, you were promised much, and yet fate and negligence have been a cruel master to you from day one.
You wisely escaped from Copala City and the cruel clutches of Reitzmic authoritarianism and autocracy, yet you seem to have escaped from the frying pan into the fire. The Duchian government is, to put it at its mildest, incapable of giving you the rights and privileges you deserve.
Several years ago, the legitimate Nicolezian government conferred on me the Lordship of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen, one of the greatest honours ever bestowed on me by a foreign power, and one which I still take to heart every day. Your plight, citizens of Anastasia City, is my plight.
When your new city was once again rocked by violence and destruction, the Imperial Government made clear those of you who truly wish to escape your current state of despair are welcome to settle in the Empire of Inimicus, and today I reiterate this invitation.
The Empire's gates are open to you. Today, I am ordering the Imperial Border Force to change its approach to refugees fleeing Anastasia City: those bearing Copalan or Anastasian citizenship or nationality, and who appear at any legitimate crossing into My Realm, shall be housed, fed, clothed, treated like human beings.
To those who wish to flee, but have no means of doing so, I say: stay strong. As of this evening, Imperial Navy vessels will intensify patrols of the Persian Gulf and North Diessenar territorial waters of the Caspian Sea in co-operation with the Imperial Coast Guard and Diessenar Confederal Coast Guard. Those we rescue at sea, we will take in and treat as I stated earlier.
Finally, to the international community, in particular the government of the United Duchies, I say this: lives are at stake. Behave like it.
ARTABANOS: of the Centurians, Legatians, Quaestorians, Imperatorians, Rosarians, Praestorians, and Diutians Supreme Emperor; Our Lord, Ruler of all Inimicians, Supreme Autocrat; Defender of the Inimician Faith; Duke of the District of Telum; Commander of the Inimician Armed Forces; Grand Cross in the Imperial Order of Inimicus; Lord of the Supreme Ordene of Icholasen; PRAISE!
