Eowynian Era In Koponia

[Koponia]

Studio 5A
KBC Headquarters
Arlington, Koponia

Miss Cormell Stone was getting ready for the night's broadcast. The news tonight will surely shock the citizens of Koponia. The cameramen were now in position, her earpiece was positioned in her right ear, and then, a voice sounded in her ear.

"One minute to air, Ms. Stone."

Stone shuffled her cue cards in the specified reading order and sipped the final volume of water she will consume during the whole half hour news programme.

"Five...four...three...two...one..."

A red light flashed as the cameras began rolling and the opening credits to the daily news program rolled...

Narrater: Live from studio 5A in Arlington...the news team from KBC. Presenting Miss Cormell Stone, Mr Eric Balden for sports and Mr Wilson Romel for weather.

Ms Cormell Stone: Good evening, Koponia. I am Cormell...

Mr Eric Balden: I am Eric, bringing you the latest in sports...

Mr Wilson Romel: I am Wilson, giving you weather updates...

Ms Cormell Stone: Our top story tonight, King Lufthanburg VI died of a heart attack this morning. He was 73. King Lufthanburg suffered a massive stroke in his sleep. He was unresponsive when Queen Evenair woke up and he was rushed to Tim Bernard's Medical Centre. He was pronounced dead on arrival. King Lufthanburg will be remembered as the radical leader, who had passed several controversial policies for economic growth. One policy which caused quite a stir in Koponia was the repealing of the "Free Milk For Children" policy. Many older and more conservative members of parliament protested when the idea of repealing of the policy surfaced during the depression in 1982. In a fiasco meeting between the long feuding Conservative and LibDem parties, King Lufthanburg had to personally intervene during the meeting to prevent a brawl. Many will also remember the assasination attempt on King Lufthanburg during the summer of 2001. A mysterious car tried to ram the King's vehicle into the Rein River when he was visiting Arathorn City. The culprit, Moham Johari, 32, was later sentenced to 20 years in prision and 14 strokes of the cane. National mourning has been declared by his wife, Queen Eveniar III for one week. A memorial service will be conducted in Koponia Square on Sunday morning. This will be followed by a short burial service in Arlington Royal Cemetary which is the exclusive resting place for the Royal Family. Princess Eowyn, King Lufthanburg's only daughter, is expected to take the throne.

Mr Erice Bladen: In sports, Arlington Stillos beat the Arathorn Titans in a spectacular soccer match with a result of 6-4. This will mark the end of the colourful 55 year history of the Koponia Cup and my job as sports anchor. As of today, I, Eric will be the new entertainment anchor, filling the position of Mr James Yoma, who died in a tragic car accident last week.

Mr Wilson Romel: Welcome to the weather update. In Arlington, expect light showers around the commercial area and expect clouds to make an appearence in the suburb of Yomania. In Arathorn City, the clouds and rain will be taking a break and the sun will rule the weather for today. Temperature will be averaging at about 22 degrees at its highest and 13 degrees at its lowest.

Ms Cormell Stone: That is all from all of us here in KBC. Good night.

The lights of the cameras went off and everyone was grim. King Lufthanburg was dead and a new, youthful woman will be handed the leadership of the country. The Eowynian era in Koponia has begun...

[Koponia]

Cudard Palace
Arlington, Koponia

Princess Eowyn stared at the coffin containing her father. King Lufthanburg had just died a few days ago and his body is on display for a 5 day period. This will be followed by a memorial and burial service on the 6th day. It was currently the 5th and last day of the display of King Lufthanburg's body. Dressed in his ceremonial uniform, King Lufthanbrug's body was displayed in state with the Koponian flag draped on his body. Citizens filed past the body, some weeped, some solemn. Princess Eowyn then retired to her room. At age 24, she would be one of the youngest leaders in Koponian History.

Eowyn sat on her bed and sighed. She did not shed a tear when her father died. She was not even close to him. When she was a child, she rarely saw her parents and most of the time, she could only see her parents on television. Her affections belonged to her nanny, whom now plays the role of her persional assistant. Eowyn then checked her email. There was only one new mail coming from the Royal Protocol Department, detailing what she needed to know for her upcoming coronation. It also gave her details for her first meeting with the cabinet of ministers. She sighed and then took a nap. A lot has happened and she felt it was all too fast. The funeral will be over by tommorow and her coronation just two weeks away...
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KBC Hourly News Update

Good afternoon, Koponia and you are watching the News Update@3. Our latest news, cabinet is expected to meet Princess Eowyn for a conference about her upcoming ascention to the throne. Parliament was dissolved upon news of King Lufthanburg's death and soon to be Queen Eowyn will assume the position of the speaker of parliament, continuing the tradition of the monarch being the speaker. Premier Howard Teng has declared the "Eowynian Era" to bring more economic and social changes in Koponia. This has led to several more conservative members of parliament to be displeased. The conservative camp has always voted against the radical changes brought by King Lufthanburg and may continue doing so upo the ascention of the throne by Princess Eowyn. General elections is expected to be held soon after the ascention of Queen Eowyn. The 18th Session of parliament is expected to open in three months time. This is all and thank you for watching the News Update@3 from all of us here in KBC.

[Koponia]

Cudard Throne Room
Arlington, Koponia

All cameras were fixed on a single figure approaching the gold throne made during the Phillipian Era of 1832. A woman, for the first time, will rule the nation of Koponia. Queen Eoywn, 24, donned her ceremonial gown and as she waltzed down the aisle leading to the throne, beads of sweat trickled down her neck and onto her back. She was not used to wearing a 10kg heap of fabric, nor will be needed to wear a 5kg 24-carat gold crown filled with gemstones. She was used to a quiet life, away from the glare of the media's spotlight. Her father's sudden death threw her into the exact spotlight she hates.

The throne loomed tall as she stopped. She knelt before her uncle, Prince Richard III, the temporary steward of Koponia. The kind and lordly man of 43, took out the Royal Sword of Phillp, and tapped it gently on her shoulders. With that, he stood up and spoke.

"I, Prince Richard Henry Elran III, son of King Henry II, steward of Koponia, vested by the power of the 5th Constitution of Koponia and Resolution 831A, passed by the 17th Session of Parliament, hereby declare Princess Eowyn Lufthanburg Elran IV, the rightful and lawful ruler of Koponia. As of today, she will lead, guide, nuture and care for the Democratic Monarchy Kingdom of Koponia until her last breath is spent."

Prince Richard then took the crown of King Lufthanburg and placed it gently on Eowyn's blond hair filled head. Applause rippled through the crowd as Queen Eowyn took her place in the throne...
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Studio 5A
KBC Headquarters
Arlington, Koponia

Narrater: Live from studio 5A in Arlington...the news team from KBC. Presenting Miss Cormell Stone, Mr Eric Balden for entertainment and Mr Wilson Romel for weather.

Ms Cormell Stone: Good evening, Koponia. I am Cormell...

Mr Eric Balden: I am Eric, bringing you the juciest in entertainment...

Mr Wilson Romel: I am Wilson, giving you weather updates...

Ms Cormell Stone: Our top story tonight, the throne in Cudard Palace has finally been filled by none other than Queen Eowyn Lufthanburg Elrand IV. The new leader of Koponia was crowned in the throne room of Cudard Palace. This officially ends the 32 year rule of King Lufthanburg. Between the days of King Lufthanburg's death and Queen Eowyn's ascention to the throne, the steward of Koponia, Prince Richard III, brother of the late king, took control of the government. Prince Richard has already fulfilled this role twice, the first time being after King Henry's death. Queen Eowyn has shocked the nation by planning to open parliament just a week after her coronation. Critics say that she is too rash and this may result in several implications. In other news, defence minister, George Faltina announced the arming of the Koponian Military. This program will consist of developing the F-23 "Black Widow" fighter, developing a newer version of the G-20 assault rifle and building 5 new aircraft carriers, 20 destroyers, 10 battle cruisers and 50 "Douglas Class" naval vessels. This new programme was initially in planning at the time of King Lufthanburg's death and this programme was the only bill passed by Prince Richard III during his 8 day stewardship of Koponia. Now, time for some sizzling hot news with Eric.

Mr Erice Bladen: Thank you, Cormell. In entertainment, legendary movie director Stevie Spillbum died in a car accident last evening. Spillbum's 2005 Ferrari F250 plowed into a trailer at approx. 2032hrs(KST) just outside his mansion in Toyoma. He was rushed to hospital and after 9 hours of surgery, he was on his way to recovery. Unfortunately, he developed tubercolosis and died from complications with the cocktail of drugs he was given. He was pronounced dead at 0911hrs(KST) in the Kopon 22nd Hospital in Arathorn City. In his 27 years in the movie industry, critically aclaimed works of his include the Barry Jocker movie series (1999-2005) , Space With Fishes (2001) and The Chronicles of the Chocolate Factary (2007). He will be cremated in Arathorn City and his ashes buried in his hometown of Paxton in Arathorn Province. Coming up next, weather with Wilson Romel.

Mr Wilson Romel: The weather in Arlington tommorow appears to be all shining with the sun beaming down on them. In Arathorn, clouds will form but I assure you that all is well and your umbrellas can rest at home. Temperatures will shoot up to 31 degrees at its worst and 25 degrees at its best.

Ms Cormell Stone: That is all from all of us here in KBC. Stay classy, Koponia.

[Koponia]

KBC Election Watch

Good afternoon, Koponia and welcome to our special election report. The list of canidates has been sent to the Royal Department of Electoral Affairs. The parties contesting in this election called by Queen Eowyn are the Liberal Socialist Party, the Democratic United Party, the People's Royalist Party, the Conservative Party, the Islamic Party (Parti KeIslam) and the Pirate Party. Popularity polls show that the People's Royalist Party is the most expected to win in the upcoming elcetion. This is followed by the Democratic United Party, the Liberal Socialist Party, the Pirate Party and the Parti KeIslam. Citizens will take to the polls this Friday. This Friday has been declared a holiday. Prominent politicians contesting in this upcoming election includes Lord Franklin Theoden Hinden from the People's Royalist Party, Humma Yusof Bin Adbullah from the Parti KeIslam and James Hongino from the Pirate Party. Experts say that the Conservative Party may lose seats this time due to their growing unpopularity about their opposition of the popular Queen Eowyn.

[Koponia]

KBC News Updates

Good afternoon, Koponia and welcome to News Updates@3. Our latest report, a Major General died in a freak accident last night. Major-General James Yongo, 64 was on his way to a meeting when a jet plane flew too low and as a result, his car was blown across the road and he died of head and chest injuries. How this has happened is still a mystery. The police is still investigating. Another update, the MAK (Monetary Authority Of Koponia) has released its financial status for the 2nd quarter of 2009. Koponia's economy had hit a rebound and has soared 28%. The mood in the Koponian Stock Index is of excitiment and of high hopes. This is in contrast to the mood just 6 months ago, when Koponia's economy contracted by 21%. The KSI (Koponia Stock Index) increased by 832 points, with a strong surge in price of stocks in BioMedical and IT companies. Thank you for watching KBC News Updates@3 and have a good afternoon.

[Koponia]

KBC Election Watch:

Election Results:

People's Royalist Party: 42.5%
Democratic United Party: 32.7%
Pirate Party: 11.3%
Conservative Party: 7.0%
Parti KeIslam:3.5%

Election Turnouts: 97%

This concludes this series concerning the 2009 Elections. Good night.

[Koponia]

Lockheed Koponia HQ
Ralfandi, Koponia

The first KF-23 "Black Widow" fighter, built by the Lockheed Koponia, is about to be handed to the military. 350 have been ordered and another 100 in option. Senior members of the airforce mingled with exceutive in the reception area. Then, the intercom bursted into life and asked everyone to be seated for the hand-over ceremony. Everyone took their seats and all was silent except for little pockets of whispered conversation. Then, Marshall Of The Air Force, Sir Freddie Branson came on stage and together with CEO of Lockheed Koponia, pulled the cover of the KF-23 and showed it to the public for the first time. Appaluse and cheers were heard and the historical moment was immortalised with cameras clicking incessantly and video cameras recording. The mordernisation of Koponia's Military has begun...

[Koponia]

Parliament House
Arlington, Koponia

The porch was choked full of limousine and cars with various luxury brands. BMWs, Jaguars, Bentlys, Maybachs, Caddillacs, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Audi and Jondis (Local Luxury Car Manufacturer), were parked in the normally empty carpark. It was the opening of the 19th Session Of Parliament. Ministers, MPs and the Queen will converge in the 1843 built building to discuss about the various issues in Koponia.

Finally, a Bentley Continental Flying Spur appeared in the distance. Immediately, the Royal Guards stood stiffly in attention as the car approached the porch. Then, it came gently to a stop. King Lufthanburg's chauffeur appeared from the driver's side and opened the back door. The national anthemn of Koponia played as Queen Eowyn appeared from the car.

Her heels were the most prominent due to the clicking sound made as she entered the building.

1 Hour Later...

MPs were catching up with each other and were chatting as ministers made final changes to their report to the new Queen. The report will include the main priorities for their department and requests. Finally, the Queen appeared and everyone immediately stood stiffly. The Queen then took her seat and everyone esle took the cue and sat. She began her welcome speech.

6 Hours Later...

The number of cars in the carpark steadily thinned as everyone left. The mood was of uneasiness and shock. During her welcome speech, Queen Eowyn shocked parliament by announcing a large shift of the budget into defence. Enviroment and Social Equality will be deprived of funding for the year. Transport will be privatised and funding will be reduced significantly. Even, healthcare, for which Koponia is renowned for, will recieve their share of the budget cuts. All of these will go into research for nuclear weapons and to mordernise the aging military force. Flying Mig-21s and using 60s-era weapons is a disgrace, claimed the Queen. Everyone was uneasy, even Premier Teng, who is an ardent supporter of Queen Eowyn, was unsure...

[Koponia]

Studio 5A
KBC Headquarters
Arlington, Koponia

Narrater: Live from studio 5A in Arlington...the news team from KBC. Presenting Miss Cormell Stone, Mr Eric Balden for entertainment and Mr Wilson Romel for weather.

Ms Cormell Stone: Good evening, Koponia. I am Cormell...

Mr Eric Balden: I am Eric, bringing you the juciest in entertainment...

Mr Wilson Romel: I am Wilson, giving you weather updates...

Ms Cormell Stone: Our top story tonight, Queen Eowyn announced massive changes to the current budget. Defence will be given the top priority followed by commerce. The environment sector of the government will be given K$100,000,000 will be privatised. Law and Order will take a back seat and funding will progressively be decreased over the next few years. The top gainers, Defence and Commerce, will be expected to be given more than 10% extra funding over the nex few years. This has sparked a fiery debate over if the Queen has done the right decision. Queen Eowyn recently made a press statement and says that the current shift in budget priorities is to accomodate the mordernisation of the military and it will return to normal once it is complete. She also said that anyone unhappy with the current budget changes can talk directly to her. Now, Eric Balden with entertainment...


Mr Erice Bladen: Thank you, Cormell. In the latest news in the secene of entertainment, Jeckilina Baxtor had committed a faux pas during the premiere of R.I.P, a locally produced movie about death. She was taking her seat when she stepped on the local governer's dog. This has caused her to be subjected to public redicule and being called names like "Stepper" and "Blindee". Nothing has been heard of her ever since. Now, for weather with Wilson Romel.

Mr Wilson Romel: Brrrr....its getting chilly here in Koponia. Temperatures will fall to between 10 degrees and -2 degrees tommorrow. Arlington will experience a warm sunny welcome to winter while Arathorn will getting snow crystals drifting towards Earth. Ralfandi will also get another sunny face from the skies.

Ms Cormell Stone: That is all from all of us here in KBC. Stay warm, Koponia.

[Koponia]

Parliament House

"ORDER!" screamed both Premier Teng and the Queen as they attempted to shut parliament up the moment the first resolution of the 19th Session of Parliament was announced. The rowdiness of the group of members died down as Queen Eowyn read the resolution.


Resolution 1900A

This resolution will bring upon these changes to the glorious nation of the Democratic Monarchy Kingdom Of Koponia.

1) Homosexuality will be legalised for citizens above 18.

2) Homosexual citizens will be able to hold government jobs and can be a member of parliament.

3) Homosexual citizens must never be discriminated or the punishment will be a fine of 500 Koponian Pounds for every discriminatory act.

4) Anyone who admits to be homosexual will not be punished with the current punishment of 5 years in prision and 20 strokes of the cane and forced hetrosexual sex.

Then, the voting began...

5 Hours Later...

After an intense battle to secure rights for homosexuals, the polls closed. The results then started to appear on LCD screens installed around parliament.

Results For Resolution 1900A

Aprroval:260
Opposition:209
Blank:31

This resolution is hereby passed by the 19th Session of Parliament and shall be enforced from the 1st of the following month.

[Koponia]

Studio 5A
KBC Headquarters
Arlington, Koponia

Narrater: Live from studio 5A in Arlington...the news team from KBC. Presenting Miss Cormell Stone, Mr Eric Balden for entertainment and Mr Wilson Romel for weather.

Ms Cormell Stone: Good evening, Koponia. I am Cormell...

Mr Eric Balden: I am Eric, bringing you the juciest in entertainment...

Mr Wilson Romel: I am Wilson, giving you weather updates...

Ms Cormell Stone: Our top story tonight, Koponia Airlines Flight 1021, a domestic flight to Arathorn from Ralfandi, crashed upon takeoff. The Airbus A321 was 5 years old and have no history of malfunction. 32 bodies have been found and many passengers are injured. The plane crash occured at 0211hr(KST) after the plane took off in bad weather. The black boxes of the plane have been found and a full investigation is underway. In other news, Queen Eowyn declared the military the top priority in parliament today. More funding is expected to pour into research of stealth fighters. More than 2 billion Koponian Pounds has been spent into building a prototype stealth version of the KF-23, whom the military has locally produced. All F-4s and Mig-29s are expected to be replaced by the KF-23 and the F-22 by 2011. The new GX-20 assault rifle, made in Koponia, is also expected to be issued to all military personnal for a trial run before it is determined if they would replace the ageing G-20 rifle made in the 1980s. Another news, the oldest resident in Koponia died yesterday evening of old age. Suzie Bennice, 112, felt weak and decided to rest in her bedroom in her apartment in Arlington. Her son, Timon Ervin, 88 helped her in and she died in her sleep. Her funeral is expected to take place this Sunday in the Daisy Crematorium in Arlington. Now on to entertainment with Eric...

Mr Erice Bladen: A new movie is crashing into town and causing critics to go into a frenzy. Heather Fox And The International Woman Of Mystery, a movie about an android who is created by a ficticious Royal M16 to help fight an international drug syndicate chain. Critics are having a field day, finding faults from as big as acting mistakes to as minute as boots being blemished. More on K! Weekly later at 10. Time for weather with Wacky Willy!

Mr Wilson Romel: Its that time of the yeaaaarrrrr....SUMMER TIME! Temperatures will rise to as high as 32 degrees. Beaches are expected to be filled with pppeeoople so folks, remember to slap sunscreen.

Ms Cormell Stone: Hahaha! Crazy guy... That is all from all of us here in KBC. Stay cool, Koponia.

[Koponia]

Koponia

All across Koponia's air bases, the full strength of the air force is published for the first time.

Royal Koponia Air Force

Fighters

250x KF-23 (100 order, 100 options)
20x F-22 (30 order, 10 options)
450x F-15K
100x F-14
130x SU-34 (20 order)
50x Harrier II

Bombers

200x B-52H
120x Tu-95
2x KB-2 (8 order)
130x M-10

Reconnaissance

20x RC-135
5x U2
3x Mig-25
10x Su-24
5x Nimrod MR2

Electronic Warfare

20x E-3
28x E-767

Helicoptors

250x HH-60
120x T-3H (Trainer)
500x Merlin EH101
200x Chinhook

Trainers

150x T-10
100x T-6
100x Grob G115E

Transport

5x C-17
2x C-5
10x C-135
10x VC-10
2x VC-777 (Royal Transport)
10x C-12
50x KC-10
4x V-22 (3 Order)

Retiring Planes

300x Mig-15T (Retiring Late 2009)
150x Mig-21 (Retiring Late 2009)
500x Mig-23 (Retiring Late 2009, Early 2010)
1x E-8 (Retiring Late 2009)
10x C-130 (Retiring Late 2010)
5x L-39 (Retiring Late 2009)
40x Su-17 (Retiring Mid 2009)
50x TU-16 (Retiring Mid-2010)
10x Comet IV (Retiring Mid-2009)

[New Dracora]

To: Dept. of Defence for the Democratic Monarchy Kingdom Of Koponia.
From: The honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora

Greetings and fair tidings,

We, the honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora firstly wish to hereby send our condolences regarding the passing of King Lufthanburg but similarly send our congratulations to the honourable Queen Eowyn on successfully becoming the youngest head of state to date of your great nation.

We have a proposal for you regarding the recent release of defence information to the regional community. It has been noticed by our leadership that a significant portion of your armed forces is due to be retired from service starting from mid-2009 and due to end late 2010.

We, of the honourable's people movement for the restoration of New Dracora have a constant need for decent military equipment to assist in our struggle to bring an end to the period of darkness brought about by the undemocratically appointed, so-called 'interim' government of New Dracora and thus restore the unconstitutionally removed, representive technocracy that was the citizen's conclave.

So thus we wish to propose, in good faith, an offer to purchase any and all equipment due to be retired from the services of the Koponian Airforce. If you would be interested in such an offer, please respond in kind so that we may negotiate the particulars of any and all such agreements to acquire this equipment.

We look forward to your reply in ernest.


Yours Faithfully,

Colonel Stephen Mitchell, Leader of the honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora.

[Koponia]

Koponia

In major seaports around Koponia, the full strength of the navy was published for all to see as well.

Royal Koponia Navy[/b]

Attack

5x Aircraft Carriers (4 under construction, 1 Planned)
15x Battle Crusiers
35x Destroyers
20x Frigates
1x Littoral Combat Ship (8 Planned)
8x Dock Landing Ships
40x Attack Submarine (20 Order)
5x Ballistic Missile Submarine (5 Planned)
2x Guided Missile Submarine (8 Under Construction)
5x Anti-Mine Ships
5x Patrol Boats

Support

2x Hospital Ships
2x Salvage Ships
5x Ammunition Ships
3x Submarine Tenders (2 Under Construction, 8 Planned)
5x Combat Stores Ships
4x Fast Combat Support Ships
5x Dry Cargo Ships
8x Replenishment Oilers
4x Fleet Ocean Tugs
1x Ocean Surveillance Ships
2x Container Ships
5x Cargo Ships
2x Vehicle Cargo Ships

Aircraft

Attack

40x KF-23N (10 Order)
20x F-18E
10x S-3

Electronic warfare

10x E-2C
30x EP-3E
1x E-6

Fighter

40x KF-23FN (30 Order)
50x F-35C

Helicopter

20x UH-1
40x SH-3
10x CH-53D (8 Order)

Patrol

95x P-3
50x P-8

Reconnaissance

10x RQ-2

Trainer
100x T-44
20x T-45
22x TF-23 (100 Order)

Transport

20x C-2
10x C-12
30x C-40

[Koponia]

To: Colonel Stephen Mitchell
From: General James Patterson

Greetings. We are noted of your interest in our retiring planes. After much discussion, we have decided to sell you all the planes for the reasonable sum of 450,000,000 Koponian Pounds. You might also be interested in purchasing Koponian made navel vessels. In due course of our actions, we will recognise your faction to be the official government of New Dracora. We hope for delivery and payment to be done discreetly to prevent international reaction. We await for good news.

Yours faithfully,
James Patterson

[Koponia]

Stevie Spillbum Concert Hall
1955hrs

The familiar shape of the Royal Bentley Continental Flying Spur appeared in the distance. The paparazzi's cameras flashed away as 20 Royal Guards stood stiffly at attention. The night's Annual Arlington Symphony Concert For The Queen will procced in the most efficient of the manner. Queen Eowyn appeared from the car and immediately, cameras began flashing. Immediately, all Guards armed their rifles.

Queen Eowyn, dressed in an elegant evening gown, was escorted by 5 Royal Guards as she made her way into Concert Hall 1, where the concert is going to be held.

Stevie Spillbum Concert Hall
2105hrs

Her seat was at the second row. Guards filled the seats around it. The lights darkened and the curtains dropped. A full symphony was in full view for the Queen. She smiled as her long-time nanny and personal assistant sat next to her, relishing in the joy her "child" is enjoying. The music pieces played by the Koponia National Orchestra filled the air with melodious music. Then, Mozart’s Moonlight Sonata was played as the final piece. Unknowingly, a bomb was rigged under the piano to explode at the final note...

[Koponia]

Stevie Spillbum Concert Hall
2125hrs

The music in the air was coming to a close as the concert is ending. Premier Teng looked at his watch impatiently.

"Why is the bomb not set off?"

He ran onto the stage on the pretext of thanking the orchestra and looked discreetly under the piano as he bowed. He was shocked. The bomb was a dud. His plan to take over the country has failed.

[Koponia]

Cudard Palace
Arlington, Koponia

Queen Eowyn sat next to the fireplace and in between her sips of whisky, is involved in the active discussion about the future of the police force. It had been privatised partially earlier the year when the budget was announced. More than 10 trillion pounds has been redirected to the military. In the room with police chief, Jacuqe Lemans and Law and Order Minister, Oliver Cornings, the mood was tense as Queen Eowyn got wind of Teng's assasination plot.

"Maam, we can't privatise the police! This will only allow crime rates to rise. No offense but I think you are making the wrong decision. Parliament vetoed this decision and..."

Before he could finish, Queen Eowyn took out her pistol and fired well aimed shots into Leman's legs and arms.

"ARGHH..."

"Anything esle?"

"No...hellppp..."

Eowyn smiled and ordered 4 Royal Guards to cart his body to the graveyard to be buried in an unmarked grave. She turned to Oliver and smiled. She then spoke...

"I suppose now the police force will be fully privatised. You will be responsible for collecting the 80% of fines from the security companies. Good night."

With that, she stood up and went to her room to retire for the night, leaving the minister shocked....

[Koponia]

KBC Hourly News Update

Good afternoon and you are watching KBC's NewsUpdate@3. Our latest report, Law And Order Minister Oliver Cornings announced the further partial privatisation of the police force. The main garrison in Ralfandi and Arathorn will be handed over to KISCO, a group of security and weapon's research companies. Only the 650,000 policemen and policewomen stationed in Arlington will remain under the control of the Ministry of Law and Order. This new arrangement will start 1st March 2010. KISCO, in a press conference, said that the police personnel salary will now be split into a base pay and a commission system. Salaries will start at 1200 Koponian Pounds monthly. Coming up next, Seinfeld.

[Koponia]

Cudard Palace
Arlington, Koponia

Premier Teng barged through the door into Queen Eowyn's office.

"What do you mean by privatising the police force? This IS OUTRAGEOUS!"

Queen Eowyn ignored him and took something out from the drawer.The Queen pulled out the revolver and fired six shots at the mans legs, Howard Teng collasped. She then took a ceremonial spear from the wall. Premier Teng screamed and soiled his pants. She began to stab Howard's head over and over again.

"DON'T"
STAB
"EVER"
STAB
STAB
"ATTEMPT"
STAB
"TO ARGUE WITH"
STAB
"ME"
STAB
STAB
STAB
"AGAIN!"
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To: Citizens Of Koponia
From: Secetary Of State, Susan McPhee

It is with deepest sympathy that Premier Howard Teng En Lai was found bed in his bed this morning, he died of a cardiac arrest.

The new woman who will be Premier is Princess Anastasia Albert Elran II, 28, the cousion of the Queen.

[Koponia]

Special News Broadcast

Premier Howard Teng En Lai (1943-2009)

Premier Teng died this morning in his residence in 10 Himtai Street. He was 66 years old. Premier Teng had died from a massive heart attack at approximately 0554hrs. His death came as no suprise as Teng's health began failing a few months before. He was frequently hospitalised for his relaspe of testicular cancer and his cancer spread to the bones, lungs and liver earlier this month. This caused complications to his long time heart disease. Also, Premier Teng was suspected to have contracted the H1N1 virus, as he showed symptoms the night before he died. His funeral is expected to be in Arlington State Cemetery on Tuesday. Princess Anastasia Albert Elran II has taken over as Premier. She is 28 and is a cousion of Queen Eowyn and niece to the late King Lufthanburg.

[Koponia]

Crowne Plaza Koponia
0911hrs

3 representitives from the EWU (Experimental Weapons Unit), disguised as tourists, checked into this 4 star hotel in downtown Arlington. They placed their suitcase in their rooms and knocked on the door of Room 18002. A man appeared.

"I assume you are here about Project Vulcan."

"Let us in first."

The man unlatched the door and the 3 men filed in and sat on the sofa.

"Apparantly, the Dhaka X-1 nuclear missile's range is not up to standard. We need to increase the range to 2800 miles. What do you suggest?"

"I will arrange a meeting with the nuclear specialists about this. I also hear that you are hear to talk about something esle?"

"Yes. Apparantly, a mysterious New Draconian group has not replied to our offer. Thus, we will re route these planes to our modification plants to mordernise and modify the plane to today's standard. We will want your company to be in charge."

"Certainly. Enron Defence System Co. is more than happy to serve you. We will discuss about this in the upcoming financial year discussion."

"This is good to hear. We will be taking our leave. Goodbye."

The three men left a suitcase full of details for the upcoming plans on the table and they left. The contact from Enron smiled at the secrecy of the massive militarisation of the military.

[New Dracora]

ooc: Brutal. 0_o

Aug 4, 2009 6:47:11 GMT -5 Koponia said:

To: Colonel Stephen Mitchell
From: General James Patterson

Greetings. We are noted of your interest in our retiring planes. After much discussion, we have decided to sell you all the planes for the reasonable sum of 450,000,000 Koponian Pounds. You might also be interested in purchasing Koponian made navel vessels. In due course of our actions, we will recognise your faction to be the official government of New Dracora. We hope for delivery and payment to be done discreetly to prevent international reaction. We await for good news.

Yours faithfully,
James Patterson

To: Dept. of Defence for the Democratic Monarchy Kingdom Of Koponia.
From: The honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora

Greetings and fair tidings,

Firstly, apologies for the communication breakdown. A recent crackdown by the illegitimate ruling powers came dangerously close to compromising our position and we had to take drastic action which included a communication black-out while we responded to this new threat. Thankfully, on part of our continued efforts we were able to avoid the immediate threat and the situation has now been successfully mitigated.

We wish to advise that we are still very interested in procuring the aerial hardware and have the funds in place should your previous offer still be available.

We can determine a time and a place should you wish to continue to discuss further details of any arms agreement with due privacy.

We look forward to your reply in ernest.


Yours Faithfully,

Colonel Stephen Mitchell, Leader of the honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora.

[Koponia]

To: Colonel Stephen Mitchell
From: General James Patterson

Greetings. We are relieved to hear of your sucess in avoiding disaster. The offer is still on and a meeting can be sechduled in due time.

Yours Faithfully,
General James Patterson

[Koponia]

Central Defence HQ
1422hrs

A telegram from the New Dracora has just arrived. Immediately, the military administration was thrown into a frenzy. Having just rerouted 20 Mig-21s to Enron, the trucks have to make their way instead to Ralfandi Air Force Alpha 7B. A phone call was all that needed for Highway 64 out of Arlington to be closed and military equipment shipped over. That call was made. The preparations are made, all that was needed was the signature...

[New Dracora]

Message received today at 9:00am:

To: Dept. of Defence for the Democratic Monarchy Kingdom Of Koponia.
From: The honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora

Most excellent. We shall endeavour to mobilise our resources accordingly.

Please be advised that to finalise this arrangement a face-to-face meeting with a respectfully well informed and well involved individual who is well qualified to represent yourselves in any deal brokered is required.

We have made preparations in this regard and can provide the following instructions thus:

• Send your respresentive to the southern coastal town of Alscottia in the nation of Green Lantern. They must be waiting by the town's seaside pier at exactly 0900 hours; exactly five days from now. They must wear a bright red hat and bright red scarf - this will allow our operatives to identify your spokesman.
  
  
• Please note your man will likely gain the attention of agents from both the illegitimate ruling party of ND as well as from local GL authorities. Do not concern yourself with them. We will enact the appropriate distraction once the time is right.
  
  
• For security reasons I cannot disclose the remaining instructions to you at this time via this method of communication. Your representive will be provided with further instructions once our operatives have deemed it safe to do so.
  

If you do not comply with these instructions, we will consider the deal to be off and wish you all the best in your future endeavours while we look elsewhere to fulfill our specific needs.

We look forward to your reply in ernest.


Yours Faithfully,

Colonel Stephen Mitchell, Leader of the honourable people's movement for the restoration of New Dracora.

[Koponia]

To: Colonel Stephen Mitchell
From: General James Patterson

I will personally meet you at the mentioned location and will comply with your instructions. I will be accompanied by my female secetary, who will double as a bodyguard for me.

Yours Faithfully,
General James Patterson
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Lufthanburg International Airport


The Flight Information Display board showed the red eye chartered flight to the town of Alscottia. Patterson, wearing a bright red scarf and red hat, felt silly but decided that it was for the military and thus swallowed the chuckles he recieved. A female voice filled the terminal.

"Passengers aboard KA3221 to Alscottia, please board at Gate 4E at Airside C. Thank you."

Patterson made his way to the gate, knowing that he only had hours to spare after landing in Alscottia to discuss about the deal...

[SovietPrussia]

OOC: nice characterisation.

In a joint statement by Gabrielle Eberstark and Karl Schulte, the German Socialist Republic sends its condolences to the late Premier Teng.

Meanwhile, Ambassador to Koponia Günter Preuß sent a telegram to Queen Eowyn.

TO: Her Royal Highness, Queen Eowyn of Koponia
FROM: Ambassador Günter Preuß, Foreign Affairs Commissariat-Ministry, Deutsche Sozialistische Republik

Your Majesty,

I am writing to express my government's concern over recent developments in the Koponian Police Force.

Ma'am, I am sure you are aware of the German Socialist Republic's policy to do its best to protect members of communist organisations and the working classes as a whole internationally like we would our own citizens. With all due respect, I must protest against the continuing privatisation of the Koponian Police Force. Pursuing this course will ultimately result in discrimination against the less fortunate of your country's people who will simply not be able to afford such a fundemental tool to maintaining stability and safety within a nation. Moving the focus of such an institution from serving public interest to profitability benefits no one.

I beg you on behalf of every working man and woman in both our countries to reconsider this decision.

Yours Sincerely,

Günter Preuß

[Koponia]

To: Ambassador Günter Preuß, Foreign Affairs Commissariat-Ministry, Deutsche Sozialistische Republik

From: Howard Utan, Chief Of Police

Good day, ambassador. As chief of police, I will clarify about the full privatisation of the police force. The current 2.3 million strong police force will be controlled directly by a group of arms manufacturing and security companies. This joint group will be named KISCO. It is made up of Enron, the local arms manufacturing powerhouse, CISCO, the largest security company in Koponia and Kelso, the 5th largest security company in Koponia.

Thus, although the adminstration of the police force in in the private sector, the structure of the police force is still the same and a bi-weekly report is submitted to the Minister Of Homeland Affairs. Also, fines will still be the same with no price increase or decrease. Thus, the poor will not be at a disadvantage. Also, being in the private sector, the police force can now be equipped with better weapons with better funding now. There had been many discontention with the police force in recent years with many reports of corruption and inability to handle cases. Thus, by being controlled by companies, the policemen and women will be paid better and have better training and equipments. For example, the current standard issue car for all patrol groups is a 1.2L 1982 Toyota Corona. With the addtional funding coming in from KISCO, we are now in the process of replacing the cars with the 1.6L 2009 Toyota Corolla and the 1.3L Toyota Pirus.

We hope that you will now understand why the police force is being privatised. Good day.


Howard Utan,
Chief Of Police

[Koponia]

KBC Hourly News Update

Good afternoon and you are watching KBC's NewsUpdate@3. Our latest report, in a dramatic reversal in policy plans, the Minister of Internal Affairs have decided to halt all privatisation of the police force in rural areas. This decision have been made after a review of the plans for the privatisation of the police force. Thus, the 900,000 strong police force in the rural North Koinonia province and in Palawan province will still be in the direct control of the Ministry of Homeland Affairs. In a press conference in the Premier's Office today, Premier Anastasia said that the protests by the German Socialist Republic is needless and will only serve to harm relations between Koponia and the Socialist Republic. Premier Anastasia was also quoted later to have said that more reforms within the government will be rolled out later this year. The Queen has issued the statement saying that this matter is the problem of the government and she intends to take no part in it. Coming up next, the hit series, Who Hates A Billionaire.