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Chaos and Disorder
The death of the Emperor has plunged our beautiful City into political and economical chaos. The Regent has so far done nothing to aid us with the many riots and protests breaking out within the City, leaving us to resolve the matter by ourselves. The future of our City is uncertain...
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The Battle for Romau
The riots have grown in size over the last couple of days. Multiple political movements, Republicans and Communists alike, have used this opportunity to rally the populace behind themselves. In addition, Archon Erion XII has grown impatient with the Council, seeing as how he believes us to be too inept to restore order. The fate of Romau must be decided.
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Hoist the Red Flag
The workers of Romau have breached the Senate gates and have hoisted the glorious Red Flag atop the building. The Revolution has come, comrades! The old rotten order shall come crashing down and the age of oppression finally ends.
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Fanatic Anti-Clericalism
It is time to depose the Archon and his devilish minions, once and for all. Their influence in Romau is a weakness that we must seek to root out. Religion has no place in a secular, socialist society.
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Look To The Future
It is time to consider a materialist view of the history of Romau, one that looks not at the vicious Arantigan despots or corrupt capitalistic industrialists, but the common griffon of Romau, and their struggle throughout the ages. As we move to eradicate class from every aspect of Romauan life, it is clear that we must reject the old decadent, aristocratic cultures of a bygone era.
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 A Worker's Culture
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Internationalist Doctrine
But we must remember that socialism doesn't work in just 'one' country. We need to expand and we need to secure the world for socialism to pave the road for the world revolution. If we cannot do it openly, then we need to run below, sending volunteers around the world to fight in the most glorious battle of all. The battles for liberation.
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 Internationalism
Nationalist ideology is nothing more than a propaganda tool of the privileged classes. We are all part of a single worldwide class struggle, and as such we must stand in solidarity with oppressed peoples wherever they may be and aid in their liberation.
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Confiscate Temple Assets
The Temple of Eyr has proven to be a dangerous enemy. They have, as such, also proven themselves unworthy of funds that might be used against us
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Pact With the NRP
We may not necessarily like Kemerskai for his opinions on the socialists. We do not need to like him. But rather his Republicans than the craven senators and the Archonate in the city. But the fact remains that they are powerful force in the city and, if not necessary in the future, they are necessary now. We must form an alliance with them to cement our own position.
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Factories for the Workers
What right does the capitalist have to the machines and tools of the factories? They do not use them, therefore why should they own them and the produce they generate? It is only justice to give them to the workers' syndicates which will use them for the greater good of us all instead of selfish profit.
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Create the RTUC
The Trade Unions were once disunited, shattered, easy prey for the Archon and the Senate. But no more shall that happen. We are in control, but we must make sure that they can never come back. The Romauan Trades Unions Congress shall be a new organ that shall organize the workers into an even stronger force than they have ever been before!
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Union Militias
To defend their rights and freedom from oppression, every worker must arm themselves to defend what is right. Only then will the Revolution live on. Trade unions will be allowed to form their own personal armies, composed of members loyal to our revolutionary cause.
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 Union Militias
The Commune has no allies, and as such we must use the local unions to create militias that will assist in defending our little utopia.
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Workers' Self Management
With the oligarchs and the capitalists chased out, who better to run the factories than those that toil in them day and night? The workers shall under their trade unions organize their own factories and run them as cooperatives in which everygriff shall have an equal voice in the means of production and their use.
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 Worker Self-Managment
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To the Barricades!
Comrades! A flood of tyranny threatens to sweep across our City! We must not give up what is right, we must not succumb to foreign invasion! To the barricades, citizens! The final battle against the oppressor scum approaches and we must be ready to face it!
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The New Romau
Free from the corrupt aristocracy of the Empire, a new Romau rises from the remnants of the decadent, weak Senate of old. A red Romau has risen, comrades! Let us march forward into a brighter future that belongs to us all!
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 The New Age of Culture
Romau has truly become a shining beacon of Socialist culture in the middle of Griffonia, now all we need to do is keep it that way.
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Power to the Council
We have proven the world wrong and restored order in what is rightfully our City. The Senate has shown its strength and resolve to the people of Romau!
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The Thousand Fezzes
This most recent incident has shown how unpredictable and disloyal the people of Romau can truly be. To avoid such complications in the future, we will establish our own secret police force under the name of "The Thousand Fezzes". They'll ensure peace remains in Romau.
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 The Thousand Fezzes
The plain clothes department of the Romau Constabulary, the Thousand Fezzes shall ensure that riots such as those that engulfed Romau with the announcement of the new Imperial Regent never happen again.
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The Union Crackdown
Ehrhardt's Romau Gewerkschaften and a variety of syndicalist unions continue to riot, strike, and protest against our government. This must not be allowed to continue. Soon, the unions will know the wrath of the Senate, and the red traitors and criminals that have sided with the syndicalists will be driven out. If you are truly a just worker, you will have nothing to fear.
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Militarise the Constabulary
In the light of the recent revolt, it has become clear to us that our police force must be upgraded and better trained, in order to maintain public order.
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 Militarised Constabulary
To ensure further protection against both internal and external threats, the Romau Constabulary has been expanded and militarised.
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Shake Claws with Erion
The Archon had lost his faith in us during the riots, believing we were unfit to rule the City. Needless to say, we have proven him wrong and shown our muscles. Perhaps now we can re-approach him and try and limit his influence within our boundaries.
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The Romau Accord
With the power of the Archon himself now removed from the political landscape, it is time we declared ourselves a fully secular state. The Temple must not meddle in political affairs any longer.
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 The Romau Accord
While the Archon of Eyr still has a rather large influence on the spiritual lives of the citizens of Romau, he has completely given up his temporal power to the City Council.
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The Free-Market Economy
Now, that we have levelled the unions and secured our backs, it is time to roll out our changes. Regulations and labor protections do not fit in a true free market. And protectionism, that despised economic policy must go. And then, we will have made our Romau.
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In Defence of the City
After having avoided near political collapse, it has shown us not only how weak we are on the inside but towards the outside, as well. There is no time to waste. We must erect a series of barricades and bunkers around the City, at once!
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Ab Urbe Condita
Our flame has been rekindled, and our beautiful and glorious City rises to be a true marvel of culture, architecture and industry. Romau will never fall!
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 Ab Urbe Condita
Romau has been a centre of griffon culture long before even the Empire arose to dominate the continent, and to survive it shall adapt to the new age.
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Tricolour over Romau
With the help of our loyal citizens, we have managed to apprehend the corrupt Senators and abolish the old oligarchic City Council. Long live the Romauan Republic!
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The Demon You Know
The Syndicalists and Republicans both faced off against the Council's corruption during the Riots. It was the Republicans that won, in the end, but without our syndicalist friends, we would never have won this battle. This friendship must be kept alive to further our economy and political stability.
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Memories of 978
As the foundation to our own Republic is being laid down, we remember the Griffonian Republic and the Republican Revolution that took held of the Empire for some time. Our hearts and minds ache to see the Republic restored as rightful ruler over Griffonia.
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 Memories of the Revolution
The Republican Revolution brought the Empire to its knees! It proved that the average griffon could live free of the tyranny of the petty kings of Griffonia! And we must never forget that!
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Establish the RRA
Our brave Citizenry has taken up arms to defend the Republic, to defend their liberty and their freedom. The Republican Army still stand their ground, and Romau will not fall!
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 Romau Republican Army
The Romau Republican Army is the militant claw of our branch of the National Republican Party.
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Chase Out Erion
Erion, that corrupt and manipulative bastard, must be removed from our beautiful Republic. His words are poison to our people, and we must treat him as such. Begone!
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A Democratic Council
The Council has been a sham, a front, a sorry excuse for true democracy, being filled with all those wreckers and oligarchs. But no more. Now the council shall be a true legislature of the people, by the people and for the people.
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The Stronghold of Modern Science
As tyranny descends on the Heartlands once more, we must open the gates for all those minds that flee persecution in their homes. The brains of the Herzland shall be brought together in Romau so that they will be able to think freely, without fearing duke or dictator.
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 The Stronghold of Modern Science
As tyranny descends on the Heartlands once more, we must open the gates for all those minds that flee persecution in their homes. The brains of the Herzland shall be brought together in Romau so that they will be able to think freely, without fearing duke or dictator.
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Revive Kemerskaian Welfare
Since 978, the oligarchs have stripped away the protections for the worker. But they are wrong in their outlook. The commongriff must be cared for by the state and the people lest that they suffer and turn to a nasty piece of ideology or charlatan such as an Erion or an Eros. For this, we must make sure that anygriff can be sure of a chicken in their pot, four walls and a roof.
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 Sozialgesetzbuch
The Sozialgesetzbuch refers to a set of social programs implemented by Othmar as measures to help working class griffons and detract support for socialism. These programs include health, old age, and disability insurance as well as other worker protections.
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Seize Oligarchy Holdings
The Oligarchy have grown fat off the sweat of the commmongriffs, hoarding vast amounts of wealth for no purpose other than to show it off for their craven friends. But they are gone now. We shall storm the bastions of tyranny and make them into bastions of liberty for the Republic!
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Guard the City
The Republic must be a bulwark of liberty, democracy and prosperity. However, no bulwark stands unopposed, as many of our neighbours eye us with hostility. We may be small, but we will resist and bite!
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Outpost of Republicanism
As an outpost of Republicanism, we have rekindled the Republican flame of Griffonia. Let us arm and ready ourselves for the coming storm. The Tricolour will return to Griffenheim itself in due time!
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 Republican Stronghold
We are a shining beacon of Republican ideals in the Heart of Griffonia! We must not falter even for a moment!
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Eyr's Chosen
The incompetence of the squabbling Senators was evident. The Archon has relieved them of their powers and re-installed order through force. The gods themselves will bless his just and pious reign.
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Bloody the Streets
"To the Barricades," shout the foolish Republicans and Reds as they hide in every little corner of this city. We shall go to the barricades just as they do, and destroy their treasonous movement.
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Ensure Council Loyalty
The City Council. Full of oligarchs and old senators, they are easy to manipulate. A few bribes here and promises of wealth there and we shall bring everything together. Together for a new era for Romau.
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Repair the City
With quarters of the city in ruins after we rooted out the damn Republicans and socialists, we need to rebuild. But we have an opportunity here. We can rebuild Romau in our image. An image that we will make sure pledges eternal loyalty to us, together with the population.
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 Repair the City
With quarters of the city in ruins after we rooted out the damn Republicans and socialists, we need to rebuild. But we have an opportunity here. We can rebuild Romau in our image. An image that we will make sure pledges eternal loyalty to us, together with the population.
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Reinforce Temporal Authority
The Archon has saved us from anarchy and revolt, proving that he knows what is best for our City. It is due time to extend his powers, so that his just rule can commence.
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 Absolute Power
The Archon of Eyr now holds both the ultimate temporal and spiritual authority in Romau.
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Godly Corporatism
Archon Erion heeds the call of Eyr, and in his name every factory and every shop shall serve the greater good of Romau. For the glory of Eyr!
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 Godly Corporatism
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Godly Eleos
The Temples heed the calls of the commongriffs of Romau and they answer. The faithful shall not go hungry, for the temples shall provide for them with all their compassion and their wealth.
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 State Eleos
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The Thousand Knights
The brave and the faithful have gathered themselves around the Archon, ready and eager to defend what is right. With the blessing of the Archon and of Eyr, Romau will not fall!
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 Guardians of the City
The Knights of the Silvermist Order have acted as the guardians of the Archon of Eyr for centuries, and as such the Archon has seen it fit to expand their authority over the rest of Romau.
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In Defence of the Faith
The Archon commands us to defend our home and our legacy. The city walls shall be rebuilt, additional fortifications will be raised, everything shall be done in order to protect Romau. May Arcturius protect us!
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The Blessing of Eyr
Through powers bestowed upon him by the divine forces of Griffonia, Archon Erion blesses us all in the name of Eyr, the goddess of fertility. The population will undoubtedly grow more steadily from now on.
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 Blessing of Eyr
Eyr herself has seen it fit to help our city, and through her blessing made the city's populace rather fertile.
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The Holy State
The divine wisdom of the Archon has saved our city from anarchy and traitors. Long may he reign!
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Industrial Modernisation
We might be small, but if there is anything we're good at, it's industry! The world will know the industrial power of Romau!
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Fynnister's Free-Market Capitalism
Famed industrialist and capitalist Anders Fynnister believes that Romau is already on the right track to economic prosperity. Free trade with other Griffonian nations, continued cooperation with our Imperial brothers, along with the continued application of capitalist and laissez-faire principles shall propel Romau to the pantheon of great Griffonian cities once more.
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Haufenschüler's Eyrian Corporatism
Priest Edward Haufenschüler is a firm believer in corporatist economics, rejecting both decadent Romauan capitalism and the tryanny of a socialist, statist economy. There shall be harmony among social classes, and everyone shall work for Eyr and the state as Eyr and the state work for them.
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Hammenchet's Welfare Economy
Walter Hammenchet, a member of the Grand Romau Senate, is not a sworn Republican, but he does have many views compatible with our own. A staunch proponent of government stimulus, welfare, and pro-labour politics, Hammenchet will surely be a great asset to the new Romau republic.
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Jursten's Collectives and Councils
Martin Jursten is a prominent socialist and labor leader and General Secretary of the National Steelworkers of Outer Romau. He shall become our next economic minister, and bring revolutionary economic policy to Romau. Collectivization, worker's self management, and prosperity will come to all workers!
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Post-Revolution Reshuffling
Most economists appointed by our government were done so during our hasty revolution. Many of these are incompetent and have overstayed their welcome, and replacing them with actually competent advisors would greatly improve our research on economic science and theories.
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Seize Imperial Industry
The Imperials still control industry in Romau, even though we are officially independent. These industries must be nationalized! We cannot suffer monarchist interference in the industry of Romau.
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Mass Collectivization Efforts
It is time for the people for the Romauan people to own the fruits of their labor. We shall embark upon a grand program to seize the industry of the capitalists and industrialists who have fled Romau, and deliver it swiftly into the claws of the people! Socialism shall come to Romau!
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Industry For The Workers!
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Eyr Was No Socialist
Many Eyrists misinterepret their own ideology, and claim that Eyr supported a socialist economy - however, charity and cooperation are not the only principles expressed by The Three. Boreas and Eyr also spoke of hard work, self-improvement, and true competition, not claw-outs and foolish begging for wealth and benefits.
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 Capitalism Is Godly
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Privatize The Banks
The banks, like everything in Romau, should be open for competition and classical free market efficiency! Why must the state take over these cumbersome apparatuses, when they can simply be managed by the entrepeneurs and people themselves!
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Privatization Spree
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Economists From All The Herzland
The expert economists and industrialists from universities in Yale, Feathisia, and in the Empire itself are valuable assets to any state which seeks to promote sound and effective economic policy. The Romauan tradition of economic innovation and efficiency shall not be forgotten, even we have to steal ideas from other countries to do so...
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Thurwingen Mining
Surveyors have uncovered vast deposits of various metals in Thurwingen. It would be prudent to construct mines, so that we can reach these resources and solve our supply issues.
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Rima Oil Drilling
Oil was recently found in Rima! Quick, we must begin the construction of drills right away! It will be crucial for the mechanization and expansion of our armed forces.
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Mass Resource Extraction
Our prospecting for resources in the west is bearing fruit. We should intensify our efforts in excavating every bit of these valuable strategic resources.
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 Ressourcenförderung
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Weinfelder
The large, wealthy wine fields of Falconia now belong to us, and we shall reap the benefits. It would also be nice if you could get me one of those vintages...
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Falkonische Weingute
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Falconian Factories
With a bit of incentive, many more investors would be interested in the region of Falconia. We shall give them this incentive so that the region continues to grow.
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Falconian Armouries
The establishment of armouries all around Falconia will ensure that the local troops are supplied with enough guns and ammunition. May it never again fall into enemy claws!
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Romauan Steelworks
The establishment of our own steelworks gains us plenty of the much needed steel for our industry. This shall solve our supply issues for the time being.
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Industrial Development Grants
With government incentive for industrial development, we can massively speed up our industrial buildup inside the City.
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The Romau Airport
The construction of our own city airport marks a great day for all Romauans. Finally, we can take to the skies! We have also drawn up plans for our own airline.
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Domestic Arms Industry
We must build domestic armament factories behind the city walls, or else we risk losing them to foreign invasion. Every soldier of Romau needs his weapon.
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A Modern Industrial Network
Through industrial development and reform, our society has become highly affiliated with modern industry and new, aspiring technologies like the automobile. Truly, this is the modern age.
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End the Monopoly
The Archon's influence over our education must be removed, at once. Education is a matter of state, and religious officials have no say in it. Their obstruction has corroded our progress for too long.
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Reform the System
The Archon's curriculum is... controversial, at times. However, his values teach young, aspiring griffons about honour and many other valuable griffon virtues. We must reform the education on a moderate level.
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Updated School System
While the Eyrite Archonate still holds some sway in the education system itself, the curricula of most universities and other places of higher learning have been brought up to modern standards and regulations.
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A New City
Scientists flock to our universities and colleges, and everygriff is properly educated. As one of the few griffon societies to date, we can proudly claim that we are an educated, advanced society. We rule!
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The Legion Debate
The Legions of Romau have been the fighting force of Romau for hundreds of years, but in recent years, they have grown decrepit and outdated. Our once professional and powerful military has been reduced to shambles, and politicians are debating - shall we scrap the Legions entirely, or reform into a professional citizen guard?
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Maintain The Legionaires
The Legionaries must be maintained as a legitimate fighting force, and Romau must become a professional, elite army, unparalleled by the nations of Griffonia. Arantigos founded this great city as his fortress - it is time that we lived up to his legacy and made our mark on the world with a grand army.
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Reform The Citizen Guard
The Citizen Guard shall be reformed into a standing, modernized, and professional army, and the ancient legions shall be overhauled completely. The time of legends and heroes is over - knights and Arantigan battle tactics are failing. It is time we looked to the modern age, and fought with grit and guts.
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Flammen des Krieges
Our industry must be rallied behind our cause. The fabled gunsmiths of Romau must be pressed into the service of the state.
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Flammen des Krieges
The gunsmiths of Romau are renowned for both their skill and their efficiency in creating firearms of all kinds.
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Modern Artillery
We must modernise our artillery designs if we desire to compete with foreign machinery.
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Magi-Tech Rifle Experiments
There are rumours surrounding the power and usage of crystals for war. These are only rumours and myths but... perhaps there is something true about them, yet...
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Dedicated Support Companies
By establishing dedicated support companies within our units, we can ensure a constant stream of supplies and good to the frontline without interrupting the flow of battle.
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An Elite Army
The weak city militias do not define great Romau! The legions, the centerpiece of old Griffonian military tactics, shall be enshrined as our new military force. Eventually, our militas will be phased out, and only the strong will stand as protectors of Romau.
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The Strength of Romau
Arantigos the Great was the conquerer who founded Romau and conquered most of the Heartlands with his might. We must build our army to be strong like Arantigos, and like his small nation of Arantiga, to stand as a bastion of professionalism and elite tactics.
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The Legionaires
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Implement Conscription
Superior legionary forces does not make up for the severe lack of conscription in the Romauan army. We must conscript all we can so that Romau can truly stand the test of time.
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The People's Army
No longer shall the whims of the elites of Romau decide the fate of our military! Now that we have reformed our military to encompass all of Romau and not just the purebred legions, we can focus on reforming our city from the threats that face it.
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A Citizen Military
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Modern Rifle Designs
What is an army without a rifle? And what is a modern army without a modern rifle? Not modern at all! We must focus our efforts on improving our weaponry.
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Establish the Romau Mechanised Legion
A small part of our Troops might very well be converted into a special Mechanised Legion of Infantry. They will be the true gem of our armed forces!
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Black Operations
Our own special operations department will allow us to train specially trained soldiers for the hardest, most difficult tasks.
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Legacy of our Founders
Romau was founded thousands of years ago by Arantigos the Great as his fortress city. It is time we lived up to our traditions, These times are long gone, but their glory still radiates through this land.
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Establish the Romau Air Force
Our city boundaries do not leave much space for the construction of a vast air force, but a small one is better than none at all!
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Fighter Focus
The focus of our minuscule air fleet must be to intercept enemy bombers and contest the skies above our City. We cannot allow them to bomb our City to the ground!
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Bomber Focus
Our air force might be small but it packs a punch! Watch out below, here come the fire bombs!
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Air Support Bombers
Relatively fast and agile, and yet capable of delivering accurate strike missions, dive bombers could be of very good use to us in the possible defence of Romau.
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Strategic Bombers
Maybe a bit bulky-looking to some, these airborne monsters carry a load that no city would want to have raining down upon it.
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Expand the Romau Airfields
I'm sure there's a way we can fit additional airfields here. Just uh... remove those apartments, I'm sure people weren't using those anyway.
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Doctrinal Orthodoxy
It's time to teach our pilots how to fly. On second thought, we probably should have taught them that sooner.
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RADAR Investments
It goes beep when there's bad stuff, what a fantastic machine. Place more investment into this technology.
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Jet Technology Experiments
Faster is always better, and jets are definitely faster. They will secure the skies for us.
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Open Diplomacy
For a state as small as ours, it is vital to secure foreign ties and support to ensure our survival. We must act fast and decisive, or else our destruction could come at any moment.
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The International Revolution
We must seek to align and ally ourselves with our red brothers around the world, from the countrysides of Prywhen to the tundra of Skynavia. May the capitalists tremble at our unity, for together, the workers of the world are stronger!
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Territorial Ambitions
The Revolution knows no borders! The workers around us must be freed from their shackles if they do not possess the will nor strength to do so by themselves. Forward, to battle!
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Form the International Brigades
Volunteers from all over the world have arrived to aid us! Their assistance will be crucial in the fights to come.
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Take the Struggle to Griffenheim
The time has come. The Revolution will not stop until all Griffonian workers are free, and their liberation begins with the fall of the Empire! Attack!
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Hoist the Tricolour
Our Republic cannot survive all on its own, no matter our preparations. We must seek the aid and support of our fellow Republicans. Strength in unity!
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Seek Support in Cloudbury
The very foundation of Griffonian Republicanism, the Griffonian Republic, is still very much alive. We must seek closer ties with them and ask them to support us against the Empire, our common foe.
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Our Borders
The Aristocrats around us cannot be allowed to threaten our Republic any longer. We will strike at them first and liberate all the griffons that they have suppressed and enslaved under their rule.
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War With the Empire
The time has come. The inevitable is upon us, our great struggle reaching its climax, at last. To Tartarus with the Empire! To battle!
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Glory
We seek what many griffons eagerly desire: glory. This, we shall provide to our citizens. No matter the cost.
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Seize Griffenheim
There is no longer any faith in Griffenheim - it has fallen into decadence and shame, no longer beffiting of its status. We must take this city and restore it to the faith, so that Griffonia shall stand, a bastion of faith, nationalism, and order, amongst a world of decadence and collectivism!
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The Remnants
Our former glory is but a husk of what it once was. The Empire's demise, and the many revolts and revolutions that ensued, has left us with nothing. Well, no more. We shall fight for honour and glory, and reclaim our destiny!
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Save the Arcturian Knights
The ancient Knightly Order of Arcturius has shrunken and lost its importance in this modern age. We must not allow our traditions and ancient war heroes to perish like this. We must save the order!
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Greater Romau
Life in Griffonia, as our neighbours will soon come to realise, is defined by the law of the strongest. We will make sure everygriff realises that that strongest player is us.
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Cement Our Power
The Archon's Council must secure its power on top of the food chain in Romau. Never again shall reactionaries and terrorists be allowed to threaten our stability and prosperity!
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Industrial Powerhouse
As loyal subjects of the Empire, we shall beseech them for aid in improving our industrial capacities. There is no doubt that they will refuse our request.
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Land Requisition
Through our loyal and subservient attitude towards the Empire, it should be no issue for them to accept a small requisition of territory. What harm could it do, anyways?
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Reinforce the Council's Authority
The Council must forever remain our political head. We must reinforce its authority and convince the people that their lives are best handled by the Senators.
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Festung Romau
Romau stands alone in this great, dangerous world. We worry about what might soon come, and yet... Romau will not fall. Not without a fight.
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The Triumph of the Griffonian Proletariat
What previously seemed unbelievable, we have today achieved. The Empire has fallen! Now, it is time to discuss the new order of things. The future awaits us.
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Unite the North
With control over the Imperial Capital, it now falls into our claws to reclaim the Imperial lands. The northern parts, under the lead of Duchess Gabriela Eagleclaw, must be brought back into the fold.
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Unite the South
With control over the Imperial Capital, we must now come to reunite the Imperial Heartland. As such, the southern lands must be reclaimed at once, and brought back into the Empire.
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The First Congress of the Griffonian Workers
We have reclaimed the Imperial Heartland, but there is much to do, yet. We are still divided and without purpose, and the different socialist movements that have rallied behind our banner are in no position to stay allied. We must call a congress, and decide the path of our nation.
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Chairgriffon Ehrhardt
Ehrhardt of Romau, a veteran of the brutal street battles there, is a devout syndicalist and atheist, having lived his life in a city dominated by the regressive Archonate of Eyr. His fiery speeches were by far more passionate than those of Steppenbeld and Scherler and thus it was no surprise he gained the trust and admiration of the people.
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Chairgriffon Scherler
It is no surprise that Scherler won the vote. His anarchists after all were the ones who crushed the pitiful remnants of the once mighty Empire and liberated Herzland from oppression. Now he wishes to spread the values of anarchy beyond Angriver, the home of the revolution.
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Resources For The Workers!
Across Herzland, mines, farms, refineries and smelters are owned by aristocratic families or capitalist businesses. This greed comes to an end now as the common people claim what is rightfully theirs!
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International Agitation
Socialism in one country as an idea is doomed to fail as reactionaries abroad must not be allowed to persist lest they get a chance to attack and eradicate our utopia. We must send substantial aid to our comrades and aid them in their own efforts to revolt and overthrow their wicked oppressors.
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In The Defense of Socialism
If we wish to defend our socialist paradise from bourgeoisie aggression, our workers need weapons. Many recognize this need and are eagerly setting up workshops and factories dedicated to production of arms for the cause of the revolution.
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Large Scale Urbanization
So much of the Herzland is made up of farmland, and while that does fill our food and resource needs, many areas are still stuck in the 9th century, and do not even have factories to their name. Everygriff must have access to an urban area!
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New Communard Army
The Imperial Army was nothing more than a bloodthirsty hound of the Emperor. In its place shall rise a red army of the people, which fights for no master. Its soldiers abandon any selfish goals and take up arms in the name of the Commune, for the greater good of all griffons of Herzland.
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 Herzland Kommunardarmee
The structure of our army is far from traditional, being a democratic organization based on soldier committees and general assemblies. All officers are elected, and regular mass assemblies are held to discuss policy. The army is based on self-discipline, as all of its disciplinary rules are approved by soldier assemblies.
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Expand The Ranks
Red Rangers, veterans of guerilla warfare, shall now welcome new comrades among their ranks as they reform into a proper, professional fighting unit. May the aristocrat scum tremble before them!
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 RBHO
The Revolutionäres Büro der Heimlichen Operationen employs specialised forces to undertake high-risk actions such as reconnaissance, hostage rescue, and sabotage. Their operations are carried out with limited numbers of highly trained griffons that are adaptable, self-reliant, and able to operate in all environments, as well as able to use unconventional combat skills and equipment.
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Boreo-Socialism
Boreas is the God of Wealth, but not of unequal wealth like so many upper class griffons seem to think. He intended for all griffons to be wealthy, to be kings of their own lives. Capitalism is therefore nothing but idolatry that shall not be tolerated.
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Peace Within
While the griffons of Herzland are diverse, they are also free. No one oppresses the other and no one suffers from poverty or hunger. Therefore no conflict exists in our blessed land of anarchy, where every griffon receives what they desire.
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 Peaceful Coexistence
Without the oppressive power structures that for so long kept us divided, we can now see our neighbours for who they are: griffons just like us. Empathy and compassion flow freely across our land, without any need of forced coercion.
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Socialist Eleos
Eleos is the virtue of giving to others and sharing what you have. This generosity should be the core value of our people as remnants of greed are abandoned and forgotten.
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 Socialist Eleos
The abolition of private property and currency means that instead of greedily accumulating capital, griffons are more willing to share in the bounty of our collective effort.
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Red Archons
We might've had our issues with the Archons before. But those must now be set aside as their might is broken and their ambitions abandoned. We will pardon them and give back some of their temporal power which they had lost, and hope they embrace our anarchic values.
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Power To The Congress
Scherler does not wish to be a strong leader and instead wants to ensure the Congress remains the ruling body of Herzland, so even the smallest of villages can still have a say in the matters of the realm. This way we ensure democracy and freedom for every griffon.
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The Herzland Revolutionärer Kongress is made up of representatives from every local council that exists in the Commune. The structure of this body is ideal for allowing griffons across all communities to have a say in how things are run.
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The Perfect Society
With the values of anarchy and Boreo-socialism spreading across Herzland, griffons enjoy free lives of plenty. Destitution, starvation and suffering are foreign concept to our griffons who are slowly beginning to forget those things ever existed.
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Massive Land Reform
Much of the land has always been owned by a small number of noble families. This crime must be reversed! The peasant communes shall share the land amongst each other and those who do not use the land have no need to own it.
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Soldiers And Farmers
Farmers are quickly becoming the most eager defenders of Herzland, refusing to ever allow a foreign despot to reinstate the old order of peonage and serfdom. Countless thousands willing to die for the cause of liberty prepare their hunting rifles and pledge to protect the Commune.
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Revolutionise Culture
Conservative, regressive and aristocratic values have permeated the culture of Herzland after centuries of despotic rule. But as old laws are torn down, griffons are liberated not just physically but mentally as well and unleash their creativity without old restrictions, taboos and bans.
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Anti-Clericalism
The decadent priests do not practice what they preach and have betrayed the people they are supposed to serve. The religion they so ardently preach is nothing more than a tool of the bourgeoisie used to keep the peasants in check. This evilry shall no longer be tolerated in Herzland. No gods or kings, only griffons!
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Ehrhardt Law
The Ehrhardt Law enforces restrictions against religious institutions as part of a violent separation of temple and state. Taxes are now levied against temples and large amounts of temple property have been seized by the government.
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Confiscate Temple And Imperial Land
It is clear more direct action must be taken to eradicate traces of capitalism. While some anarchists and the democratic socialists of the petite bourgeoisie have promoted peaceful transition of property, with aristocrats and businessowners allowed to gradually sell their means of production, we think they should be seized with force and given to the people's syndicates.
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Abolish The Archonate
No longer will the Archonate and their bourgeois corruption be allowed to stand our great socailist republic. If a griffon wishes to have faith, they can, but no longer will their beliefs be dictated by a corrupt noble in a house of gold and silver.
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Root Out the Reactionaries
Our nation's safety must be ensured, from all threats, whether they be reactionary followers of Grover VI or corrupt priests and prelates. Reactionaries will not be allowed to subvert this great nation, no matter where they come from. Reactionary opponents and agents of foreign imperialists will be destroyed - for the revolution.
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The Ehrhardt Doctrine
Our Chairgriffon advocates a policy of interventionism in foreign conflicts to ensure socialism prevails and reactionaires are weakened. This, in his opinion, is the best way of ensuring global revolution without dragging Herzland directly into bloody large-scale conflicts.
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The Ehrhardt Doctrine
It is our internationalist duty to support the cause of revolution and help liberate all the oppressed peoples of the world. Ehrhardt has made it our policy to fund leftist trade unions and guerrilla insurgencies around the globe, and proudly proclaims that a revolutionary movement in every corner of the world can count on Herzlander combat fighters.
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Cooperation With Stalliongrad
Our revolutionary brothers and sisters in Equestria must be informed of our victory here so mutual support can persist between our two great socialist states. The revolution shall transcend all borders and barricades, and we shall stand claw and hoof with our equestrian comrades!
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The Herzlander Century
The influence of Herzland stretches far beyond its borders as it becomes the torchbearer of the socialist cause. It inspires revolutionaries across the world and supports them generously. Indeed, Herzland is quickly becoming dominant in global politics, with some even predicting that the first century of the second millenium will be a Herzlander one.
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Eyr's Empire
The sun rises on a new Griffonian Empire. The Empire of Eyr. We will rebuild the Empire in the image of Eyr as it should always have been.
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The Northern Traitors
To the North lies the craven nobles. They who were sworn in their duty to defend the Empire from threats from outside or inside the borders. And yet, in their pride, they forgot to watch themselves. So now, we must do what they should have done themselves and show them the error of their ways.
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The Southern Savages
South of us lies all the oddities. Ever since the Yale universities took control and Dieliza sat on the Katerinian Throne, the South has been turning away from the Divine Light. Indeed, we need to make sure that they are set right once more.
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Puppet The Emperor
Grover the Sixth. Legitimately the Emperor of the Griffonian Empire and he happens to still be alive in our custody. While he has so far proven to resist our gentle persuasion, perhaps another meeting with him, beak to beak will change his mind for the better.
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Unite Temple And State
The Griffonian Empire has always been a nation by and for the religious. It has been high time that we formalize this arrangement. No more shall the Temples be separate from the Imperial administration. Rather, the prelates and the archons shall be integrated closely into the running of the Empire so that those chosen by the Gods may lead.
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"Retire" Eros
The Archon of Boreas. Eros VII. He has been trying to maneuver himself through the corridors of Griffenheim to be appointed the Emperor's Regent. But no more. He has found himself outwitted by us, and he must know that he has been beaten. Even if we have to take some...other methods in use to make sure he learns his lesson.
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A Mission For Proteus
Now that we have taken care of the head, we must also take care of the body. The Archon of Arcturius, Proteus III has been rather troublesome lately to our enlightened rule. But we have a new, most important task for him, indeed it is to protect the weak and innocent in the Arcturian Order from the Maarite necromancers of the Dread Order. It is sure to take a long time.
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The Griffonian Inquisitors
While before, the shame of being excluded was enough to correct any unbelievers to switch coats in a very fast pace. But the time calls for unexpected measures. No one will expect the Griffonian Inquisition.
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Rooting Out The Heretics
Rooting Out The Heretics
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Sweep Through Greifenmarschen
The foolhardy peasants of Greifenmarschen have been practicing the heretical Old Believer doctrine for too long, and Archon Eros's hesitance to root out these heretics was a crushing mistake. It is time to teach these priests and the faithful who the true prophets of the Three are, as godly fire rains from above to smite them.
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No Place For Traitors
There will be no place for the traitors of the Empire. Indeed, even now many of them run amok in the court even after we have cleared house. We must show no mercy in our hunt for traitors above and below.
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Purge The Republicans
Alas, there are a lot of griffons who escaped our work after 978. This cannot be allowed to continue now that we are in control of the Empire. The same fate awaits them as awaits the other traitors of the Empire. It will be brutal, but it will be necessary.
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Revoke Noble Privileges
The privileges of the Nobles, given to them in exchange for them being ready to defend the Empire, when necessary have proven to be a sham deal. The fat nobles happily took and took when it suited them, but they would not serve the Empire when the call came. It is time to revoke the deal.
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Nobility Purged
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Give Them To The Loyal
And as we have taken from those disloyal, we shall give them to those that chose the right side in the struggle. Those that were loyal to the Empire and to the faith. They will be given all help so that they may in return help us when the time comes.
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The New Oligarchy
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Root Out The Socialists
Worse than the Republicans are those that do not even pretend to want to only make 'a few' reforms. The Socialists, despite being marginalized are still intensely unpleasant to have anywhere near us. Just as the fate for traitors befell the Republicans and the craven nobles, so shall it befall the Socialists.
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Restore Imperial Splendor
The Splendor of the Empire that once was has faded. Where there once was gold leaf, it is now barely held together with prayers and sticks. This cannot be allowed to go on. We must restore the cities to their former glory to show the World that the Empire is back in business.
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The Splendor Of The Empire
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Mandatory Temple Attendance
But it is not enough to just restore splendour if the common griffons cannot see it. And to save their souls, what better way than to make temple attendance mandatory? It will be a truly pious nation that we will have to show for it. One where everygriff knows their place before the Gods.
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A Temple On Every Corner
However, if this is to happen, we have to make sure that there is adequate space for all. No Prelate should be forced to spread their message on a street corner or in the local cornershop. Indeed, the construction boom should also have a dividend all on its own in other areas.
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Reverse Educational Reforms
Our rule starts with the children, and they most of all are vulnerable to being...sufficiently educated by our rule. To further this, we will roll out a large program so that all the cubs know that our enlightened and righteous rule is the one that all good Imperial subjects should support, lest they be fed to Maar in the afterlife.
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Archonate Dominated Education
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Priests On The Battlefield
As the old saying goes; 'There are no atheists in a trench' so shall we make sure that it is actually true, rather than some vague statement about the larger fear of death that soldiers all possess. The priests shall take to the battlefield just as any soldier to provide an example for all to follow.
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Holy Army, Holy People
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Our Holy Duty
We have a mission, a rendezvous with fate itself. It bids us to destroy those who do not see the light, those who seek to destroy our divine rule. So it shall be that they will fall, every one of them. All griffons will either be with us or they will be against us in our goal to rid Griffonia of unbelievers.
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Not Yet Lost
The Empire is not yet lost. To those who considered us consigned to the wastebin of history, we have proven them wrong, and now nothing shall stand in our way of restoring the Imperial flag from Skynavia to Midoria.
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Crush The Republicans
When the rebels rose up to unjustly oppose their superiors, we were victorious and drove them out of Herzland. Foolishly they were left alone in the north instead of being finished off. Now we shall finish the task and bring the traitorous scum to justice, in the name of Boreas!
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The Heretics of Vedina
The Vedinans have long been neglected by the Empire, and this has allowed heresy to fester and spread like plague. The cult of this so-called "Wise Lady" is far too prominent, surpassing Eyr herself! This shall not be tolerated any longer.
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Death To The Arch-Traitor!
Our brave soldiers have managed to capture President-Marshal Kemerskai himself! All of the Empire is jubilant as the scoundrel, the godless republican, the arch-traitor, is brought to Griffenheim to receive his divine punishment which is long overdue. Erion himself will spectate the event.
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Cleansed Of Traitors
The north has been purified of communists and republicans and Vedinan heretics are being hunted by the Inquisition. Peace and order reigns once more in the frigid north, all thanks to the Archon and his loyal army. Perhaps the north will eventually become a model province of the Empire.
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Reclaiming The Holy City
Griffonstone is a miserable shadow of its former, glorious self. All of griffonkind has brought shame to the gods by letting it crumble and decay! We must act and save Griffonstone, and while we're at it, bring the nearby regions of Verenia and Blackhollow back into the fold.
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Healing The Land
Poverty, banditry and chaos has brought ruin to much of Griffonstone. The land itself is neglected, with overgrown farmland and encroaching forests. Eyr weeps and asks us to save the holy land! We will encourage resettlement with generous subsidies and public projects, so the land shall once more blossom like before. Eyr will be pleased.
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Restore The Glory Of Griffonstone
With the Holy City finally in our claws, we can begin rebuilding and renovating it. Not only that, but we will make it even greater than before, and build countless temples and places of worship! It will be a city truly worthy of our gods, and will attract pilgrims from all across the continent.
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The Holy Land Restored
It was expensive in both lives and idols, but the holy land has finally been saved. Who cares for temporal costs when the reward is eternal and divine? The gods look upon us favourably and bless us for our deeds, making the Empire stronger and more prosperous than ever before.
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Purify The West
Western Griffonia is home to many decadent griffons who have turned their backs to piety. The vain merchants of Skyfall who hoard wealth for themselves, the tyrants of Aquileia, the warlords and oligarchs... Every single one of them will soon face the consequences of their sinful behaviour.
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Corporatize Skyfall
The capitalists and unions of Skyfall have been stripped of all their belongings. They shall now be either nationalized or distributed to our loyal corporations, so all the wealth can contribute to the prosperity of the nation as a whole instead of simply gathering dust and interest in a vault.
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Black Blood of the Earth
The forests of Greifwald hide a very valuable treasure beneath their roots. It is a gift from Eyr herself, vast reserves of valuable oil, waiting to be drained empty! With generous funding oil wells shall be constructed and exctraction will begin. We shall thank our goddess for this most generous present.
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A Pure West
Sinful taint has been cleansed from the west, and its griffons now live more ascetic and humble lives. The Archonate of Arcturius in Rila is once more under Imperial control. From now on, western Griffonia shall be known for its piety instead of its sin.
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The Southern Upstarts
After the sacred Idol of Boreas was lost, Wingbardy and their despicable allies were the first to take advantage of this and arrogantly seceded from the Empire. Their distance from Griffenheim has so far allowed them to escape the consequences for this betrayal, but we have not forgotten. Retribution is coming south.
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Expand The Plantations
Our army has captured countless prisoners after the war, and Erion has a brilliant idea about how they should be dealt with. The productive rubber plantations of the south shall be grealty expanded, so thousands of prisoners can be put to work producing this vital resource for the Empire.
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The Bull-Headed Heathens
The minotaurs of Asterion always refused to embrace the griffon faith, clinging on to their godless actualist philosophies. They were nothing but a thorn on the side of the Empire, always rebelling and resisting. This time we will utterly crush them and force them to convert, or else.
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A Lesson Learned
We have taught a lesson of humility to the south which they are unlikely to forget anytime soon. Now they can become part of the Empire once more, unlikely to resist us after experiencing our holy wrath. Under Erion's guidance, they shall flourish, and thank us for our rule.
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Strike The Frontier
The wild eastern frontier has always avoided direct Imperial rule, and was quick to secede from the Empire when troubles began. This autonomy will not be tolerated any longer. Our armies will march forth and bring an end to the turmoil and barbarism of the east, in the name of the gods.
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The Guardians of the East
The Order of Opinicus in Gryphus were quick to renew their oaths of loyalty after being defeated. Erion thinks they may yet prove to be a useful pawn to us, and has decided to make Riaportu their headquarters, greatly expanding its harbour. They will guard the eastern seas from pirates and defend our border with the pony heathens.
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The Best of the Black Cloaks
Among the knights of Hellquill was a more radical faction, the Reformisten. While their values regarding race are rather... extreme, none can deny their fanaticism and zeal. Those among their ranks who still remain loyal to the Empire and the Archons will be welcomed into our service; the rest of them will be dealt with.
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Local Auxiliaries
Many griffons from central Griffonia have pledged to join our forces, even if they do not recognise us as their overlord. Our efforts in restoring the splendour of Griffonstone have not gone unrewarded.
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A Tamed Frontier
The frontier will soon require a different name, for it is no longer a wild land in the far reaches of the Empire, but a proper province with prospering cities and rich farmland. The local knights bravely defend the region from pony incursion, and local priests are eager to serve under Erion. The future of the frontier is bright.
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The Last Crusade
All griffons under heaven must reside in the Holy Empire. Nova Griffonia, the wayward colony of the Empire, is no exception. They should accept their fate, or else face the full might of the Empire. A mere ocean or even an alliance of nations will not stop us, for the gods themselves are on our side.
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The Second Revolution
We have done what Kemerskai did back in 978, and restored republicanism to Griffenheim. Liberty, prosperity, and democracy now reign in the capital, and the Emperor and nobles shall no longer opress the people! However, there are still enemies on all sides of our new Republic.
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To the South lies Katerin, Angriver and Yale. All proved themselves unworthy as soon as they decided to oppose the old Republic in 978. They shall be integrated directly into the Republic, to avoid the unruly autonomies that plagued the Emperor.
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The Worst Offenders
The puppets of the Emperor in Strawberry, Bronzehill, and Feathisia must be destroyed and judged for their crimes against the Republic in the Great Betrayal that was their counter-revolution. They shall be brought into the Republic, for a safe and secure Heartlands.
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The Unlikeliest Of Outcomes
Despite our starting situation, a lone city in the Herzland amongst giants and dictators, not only has the Stadtrat managed to hold its own against encroaching forces but also managed to come out on top in the massive power struggle. But much remains to be done.
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Reap Our Just Reward
Marshal Kemerskai is waiting for us in the North, as he has been for 30 years. Let us not deny him like revisionist cowards, and come together for a greater Griffonia. This will mean the end of Di Karthin's rule as President, but all good things must come to an end.
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Continue The Revolution
The Republic is dead, and in its place only lies vicious warlords, socialist traitors, and monarchist counter-revolutionaries. This cannot stand. The Griffonian Republic in Romau shall reclaim Cloudbury once and for all, and bring an end to the false republicans who currently sit in the cherished seat of the revolution.
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Anti-Revisionist Republicanism
The Republic faces too many threats from those who wish to bend its ideology to their own twisted views and circumstances. With the fall of the Republic in Cloudbury, it is clear that we must strengthen our convictions and embrace the true principles of republicanism, not the revisionism of socialists and ultranationalists, who care little for Kemerskai's true principles.
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Not Authority, But Liberty
A true republic does not force itself upon the citizens. Rather, it lets them live their life and inspire consent in them. So, gone are the days of the levies, the corvée and the tithe for the Tricolour isn't held by the claw of a single great griff but by thousands of little ones, those of Our Little Griffons.
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Bring Back The Generals
Our Republic is strong but everygriff counts. Since the failure of Kemerskai in Cloudbury, many great revolutionary generals stand idle. We can give them another chance to fight for the Dream where they were always meant to fight for it. Here in the Heartlands, not in the cold plains of the north.
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Soldaten Ohne Grenzen
The Tricolour flies over Griffenheim indeed but many reactionary and tyrannical forces still roam this world. To secure our safety, we will call up any willing republicans throughout the world to come and fight for the ideal of liberty, prosperity and democracy!
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Ärzte Ohne Grenzen
The path to liberty in the Heartlands was muddied by blood and tears. To prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of lives for creatures worldwide, we will form a new force dedicated to providing medical help throughout the world.
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A Griffonian Court Of Justice
For centuries, the world evolved in a state of chaos and imperialism. While this could be accepted in the old days, we understand that the mind can progress beyond aggression and oppression. Perhaps we can apply the ideals of the rule of law on a global stage and form a true international community.
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Not Equality, But Prosperity
The old nobles called for monopolized wealth while extremists scream for enforced equality. Rather, we would have an equality of opportunity. All will get a fair chance at life and will have to strive for success. This may not be the path to equality but it will give us all prosperity.
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Prosperity!
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The Return Of The Unions
Labor Unions have long been treated like common bandits under the old regime. Rather, we would see in them a fundamental building block of democracy. They are no different than political parties, merely another side of the same coin.
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Help The Helpless
The Republic cannot be stable if many of its citizens remain stuck in a cycle of desperation and misery. By instituting a safety net for all citizens, we can make sure that all can get a fair chance at success. And once they are back on their paws, it is up to them to succeed.
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Prosperity!
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Festung Herzland
Romau was made able to withstand the Groverian onslaught by forcing the enemy to fight inch by bloody inch. The bunkers made our dream possible and it is time to make an impregnable citadel of our whole republic. The nobles had their castles but we shall have citizen's bunkers!
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Republican Stronghold
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Bunkers Into Homes
By making a fortress out of Romau, we have taken the chance to make a fortress of our minds. And all fortresses crumble eventually. It is time to demilitarize our cities and give back those spaces to the people for as long as we have peace. Happy cities are the mightiest of citadels.
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Not Hierarchy, But Democracy
The old order sought to carve in our minds the idea that all have a place in life. But now, the Tricolour flies high as our rebuttal to such idiocy. We hold as evident the truth that each has a say in our society and each finds their own place through skills and determination.
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A Ship Across The Ocean
There is no place in our Republic for the living embodiment of the old regime and so there is no other option but exile for he who claims to rule us all. Grover the so-called Sixth ought to be sent in a place where he can no longer be a threat to the republic.
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Convince The Groverites
One of the main tenet of republicanism is the idea that our birth does not define our place in society nor does it our political opinions. As many remain stuck in nostalgia for the old days, perhaps it is time to give them all a case study.
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Crush Resistance Cells
Throughout the Heartlands, some diehards continue to fight and terrorize the citizenry. They shan't win of course but as long as they breath, they will cause hardship for many of our compatriots. They will learn that the war is over with a bullet if need be.
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Seize Their Ill-Gotten Gains
Just like in Romau, imperial loyalists and corrupt nobility continue to hold control over large swaths of our economy. We cannot hope to build a citizen's economy if their oppressors remain our masters. If they want to climb back on top, they will have to earn it!
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The Cloudbury Restoration
In the end, hope was reborn in Romau rather than Cloudbury. The Republic in the north has failed but the Dream still keeps on going in the Heartlands. Let us march once again to Cloudbury, this time not as defeated refugees but as the victorious army of democracy!
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Intervention In The Lakes
The regimes of the Griffonian Lake Rumare, although not extremists like the socialist revolutionaries of Skynavia or the tyrannical fascists of Wingbardy, have upheld autocratic monarchy for the decades since the fall of the Empire. It is time to intervene against any corrupt regimes that remain here, so that the Lakes can truly know peace.
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Griffonstone As A Breadbasket
The breadbasket of Griffonstone has completely decayed over the years, and the empty crop fields now stand as a decrepit symbol of the failures of their own monarchy. However, to encourage Griffonian legitimacy, we must restore Griffonstone's farms and townships, and heal the land.
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Rebuild Our Birthplace
Griffonstone and the Grand Duchy of Verenia were both major griffon nations back when the Griffonian Empire was only a dream in the minds of many griffons. We must revive these lands, and bring them up to speed with modern industry and agriculture.
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Core Central Griffonia
The lakes must be brought into the Griffonian Republic as rightful, core territory. Local Republican governments will be created, and the people of these lands will be liberated.
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Strike Aquileia
The griffons of the west have long struggled for freedom against their incompetent and power-hungry monarchs. These griffons deserve vindication, and the ultimate triumph of liberty over tyranny.
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Shatter The Oligarchy
Tragically, despite their wealth and opulence, the trade cities of Skyfall and Fezera grew into havens for crime and corruption. But we will not allow this to continue! With our positive influence, we will ensure that Skyfall rises again as the model Republican city.
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Oil Fields In Adelart
The Greifwaldian oil fields are a valuable asset, but the wells currently in place are obsolescent, and extraction could be greatly improved. The potential strategic value of these reserves can not be overstated.
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Core The West
Thanks to the strong Republican Spirit present in the west, the griffons there have enthusiastically embraced our arrival. From Aquileia to Skyfall, the tricolour flies proudly as citizens are filled with fresh hope for the future.
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Strike Wingbardy
The griffons of the south have a notoriously independent spirit, but if liberty and justice are to prevail, all griffons must stand together in solidarity. It may be a difficult task, but it is a righteous one.
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Wingbardian Rubber
Wingbardian rubber fueled their war machine in their conquests of the South and destruction of the liberty of Falcor and Sicameon, among others. Now, we must take this rubber for ourselves, and use it for the civilian and military industry of the future. Surely trucks can never go out of fashion.
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Restore Asterionese Democracy
The minotaurs of Asterion have been taken over by a corrupt, extremist government previously known as the Fascio-Communist Coalition. This tyrannical regime must be ended, and Asterion must again see the light of the Griffonian Republic.
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Core The South
Although some doubted the wisdom of embarking upon it, our southern campaign has turned out to be a complete success. The forces of disunity have been defeated, and the griffons of the south now stand proudly beside us!
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Strike The Frontier
The wild lands of the eastern frontier must not be left behind by the march of progress. These griffons will take their rightful place as citizens of the Republic.
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Far Eastern Port
The ports of the frontier are staging grounds that will connect us to valuable southeastern trade networks. Once we expand the dockyards it will also become a great asset to our navy.
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Smash The Ultranationalists
The ultranationalists and supremacists in the Reformisten and associated fascist and pro-Wingbardian groups in the East must be put down, for the good of democracy. We must completely eradicate the theories of the Black Cloaks, so that ponies and griffons both will know peace.
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Core The Frontier
The eastern griffons have had to suffer much hardship and uncertainty throughout their existence, but we now have a chance to improve things. It is time to bring peace and prosperity to the east.
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Kemerskai's Dream Restored
"I, Gabriella d'Karthin, do renounce my position for the good of the Republic, and to bring about true democracy to a shattered Griffonia. Alexander Kemerskai once dreamed of a Griffonia where all griffons lived free and equal under the tricolour, and his dream is now restored. Democracy shall come to Griffonia once more, and all griffons shall come to the ballot boxes for the first time in more than 30 years."
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Order In The South
To the South lies Katerin, Angriver and Yale. All proved themselves unworthy as soon as the old Emperor was dead, not even buried to resist Dawnclaw. They shall be integrated directly into the Republic.
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Pacify The North
North of us lies those oath-sworn to defend the Empire and Emperor, and yet chose to do nothing as Dawnclaw killed the young Emperor and took power for himself. Just as Dawnclaw, they too shall meet their fate before the sword and the gun.
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Never Another Dawnclaw
As the dust settles on the memory of Dawnclaw, we must remain vigilant and remember what allowed Dawnclaw to rise to power in the first place. Nothing less than a total renovation of the system will do to never allow another Dawnclaw to rise.
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The Integration Begins
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Make Amends
It is a fool's errand to think that we will be able to bumrush our reforms without some sort of opposition. While the Duchess and Archon may either be dead or discredited their supporters remain and they represent a large power-broking faction. It is time to get them on our side.
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A New Archon Of Boreas
The Archon's supporters are found amongst the fiercely devout. While we cannot simply instate our own archon on the corpse of Eros, lest it cause a revolt we can discreetly play the strings to make sure that they will soon worship a more...malleable griffon.
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A New Role For The Grovers
While we cannot grant the Grover dynasty their old empire back, we can still grant them concessions worthy of what their dynasty has went through. Gabriela Eagleclaw shall become a Senator and Matrician of the Most Serene Republic of the Heartlands, a title of worthy of the new leader of the Grover dynasty.
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End The Squabbling
With both factions satisfied in the political squabble we can now take care of the infighting. We will reconciliate both sides with us to present a united front to the world. A united front for the Herzland, a united front for all griffons to rally to, against both the pretenders in Cloudbury and the traitors in Aquileia and Wingbardy.
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The Serene Republic of the Heartlands
To avoid another Dawnclaw, the Empire must be consigned to history, indeed, we must do away with the monarchy entirely. Instead a brand new system, the Erhabene Republik der Herzländer will be instated, removing power from one and spreading it to the many (that are suited for it of course)
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Privatize the Heartlands
Swaths upon swaths of land lie in public ownership as we take ownership of the lands formerly under the Empire. These shall be opened up for private ownership and use so that we may profit of this. Both in public, but also by deals made in dark smoky rooms so that our deals in government may benefit us in private.
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Privatization Spree
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Create The Ravioli Trade Corporation
To cement our own power in the system, large holdings will be transferred into the Ravioli Trade Corporation that shall be granted a monopoly on several key industries and trades to ensure that Ravioli influence will persist.
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A Safety Net
There must be a safety net, if only to placate the workers from repeating their tricks with their strikes and picketing. After all, if we just grant them some scraps from the table, it should be enough to shut them up.
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Token Welfare
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Crony Capitalism
To ensure that the system remains in place, a strong network of connections between the senators, the bureaucracy and the corporations will be built up to cement the capitalist system in the Republic so that an iron triangle can be formed to further entrench our rule.
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Revise The Free City System
Romau was born as a free city and was one of the only ones left when Dawnclaw killed the Emperor. We will revive this spirit to ensure that new free cities, new engines of prosperity can grow and prosper in our nation.
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Decentralize the Heartlands
To accomplish this we must begin to think in orbits of decentralization. We must have the central government devolve many of its functions to lower authorities so that problems can be solved by griffons closest to those they are at.
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The Universities In Government
The centres of learning in Greenback, in Yale and in Middenheim all possess a large amount of knowledge that we can harness for our own purposes. Inviting them into government and granting them a few seats in the Senate should make sure that they keep quiet while still providing us with valuable advice for our rule.
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Entrench The Ravioli Family
To ensure that our descendants will rule again and again and again, a system of patronage and political machines must be constructed with the intent to keep power and wealth flowing upwards. That is, flowing upwards towards us so that our enlightened rule may benefit the masses in a way that we see fit.
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Expand The Thousand Fezes
Lastly, the Thousand Fezes, an elite force will be expanded and they will be taken good care of to ensure a government malleable to special interests will always be in power in the Republic and that the Republic has a force of last resort against any civil problems that might arise in the future.
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The Thousand Fezzes
The Thousand Fezzes
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The Griffonian Trade League
There are other states out there who are aligned with our interests, mostly to the west. Indeed, we would all stand to prosper by uniting our resources under a common banner. That we would stand to gain the most is indeed another case altogether. |
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Capitalism In Skyfall
Skyfall, once a model for capitalism has fallen to a severe case of dictatorship and kratocracy lately. Firstly comes the strike. Then comes the rains. And after that, we will move in and establish our own rule in Skyfall to take advantage of its connections, friends and enemies.
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The Pre-Emptive Strike
Lastly, there's the pretender Republic in Cloudbury. Kemerskai sits up north, claiming to be the true Republic. But where words have failed, weapons must talk. We must take the fight to Cloudbury and hang the traitor to the Herzland, as a signal to all who think of following in the proto-Dawnclaw's clawsteps.
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