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The Emperor Is Dead
Despite our best efforts to save his life, our beloved Emperor has passed away. Strife and despair is sure to follow, but we still have the young heir safe and sound. The council must convene to decide our future, in a sensible fashion, lest we suffer another 978.
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Die Kleine Säuberung
The Empire is more unstable now than ever before. The Emperor's death has raised even greater concerns for us, specifically in the army. Many officers have become disloyal and treacherous, something that we cannot accept and tolerate if the Empire is to survive. We must purge all disloyal personnel at once, no matter the price.
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 Die Kleine Säuberung
The Empire is undergoing a series of purges, aimed to remove the disloyal elements from the armed forces. Caution must be given, lest it turns against us...
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Start A Literacy Campaign
Without modernisation, our Empire will crumble. However, we can't hope to modernise without granting our people more education. It will take some time, but we must start a literacy campaign now rather than later. Every temple shall offer free education to all griffons, so anyone can learn to read and, with enough dedication, write.
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The Council Of Three
The decadent noble scum can never again be allowed to hold the reins of the Empire, which belong to holy griffons who are guided by the gods themselves and know well what is best for both the people and the nation. Thanks to their venerable wisdom, our future will be bright and blessed by Boreas.
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Erion's Speech
The Archon of Eyr has arrived from Romau to support his companions. Known for his religious zeal, he has already prepared to hold a passionate speech about the current state of the Empire and the role of the gods in improving it. It is certain he will throw around many accusations and condemnations...
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Aid The Commoners
The common griffons may be poor and politically powerless, but they are numerous and strengthened by hate and frustration. They demand reforms, and reforms they shall receive. Not from the corrupt, idle aristocrats but from the priests of the Three Temples who have always prayed for them and helped them in dire times.
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Proteus Speaks Out
After a long but hasty journey across the sky, the Archon of Arcturius has come to Griffenheim. Yet he did not rest but immediately got to work to aid his fellow Archons. It is a rare sight, for the warrior-priest is known more for his fondness of combat than his work ethic. Now he is ready to hold a speech to the people and, more importantly, soldiers.
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Sway The Reichsarmee
The Imperial Army is a mere shadow of its former mighty self. Only a century ago it had been the greatest army in the entire world, armed with the finest weapons and having over a million active soldiers. But perhaps those glory days don't have to remain a faded memory. Maybe they can once again become a reality... this the Archons shall promise to them!
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The Old Guard
The Archons would have you believe that the aristocrats are little more than drunken wretches burning their money away on festivities filled with debauchery. Although we cannot speak for us all, there is still a sizable hard working majority who wish to see the Empire's glory properly restored, to restore our traditions and honour. So shall it be.
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Calm Voice Of Reason
Grand Duke Gerlach the Fourth of Feathisia is respected by all, regardless of their standing or place in life. He is set to appear in Griffenheim soon, to deliver a speech on the issue of regency. His support would do wonders for our cause, and Gabriela knows she needs only a small push to convince him.
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Bankers And Industrialists
The various captains of industry, banking magnates and other wealthy griffons are our natural allies. They might not have a noble title to their name, but they know what would occur should the Archons seize powers for themselves. We shall court their support.
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A Dagger In The Dark
When words fail, we turn to subterfuge and deceit. Archon Erion holds least popularity within the commonfolk and the Regency Council, a fact we can exploit by calling upon some old friends within Romau, to spread our words of choice.
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Support From The Niederer Adel
The insurrection of 978 has done wonders in culling the number of peers, yet there still remains a large amount of them, who hold little more than a fancy title before their name. They still hold influence and sway in numbers, and while we loathe to work with these... lesser nobles, we value more our continued safety and tradition. A deal can be made, certainly.
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The Duchess
Duchess Gabriela Eagleclaw of the Strawberry Duchy, the late Emperor's cousin, is the only suitable choice for a regent. Who knows better to lead the nation than its stalwart protectors of tradition? The Empire shall be restored and the nobility's reputation will be purified.
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Establish The Reichsbeirat
In an effort to centralise the power of the regent, Duchess Gabriela wishes to establish the 'Reichsbeirat', or Imperial Advisory Council. With this new council in place, only nobles loyal directly to the crown possess the right to vote on matters of importance.
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 Council of Nobles
The reformed council of peers advises and assists the regent in ruling Imperial domains, with checks in place to prevent a repeat of the past disaster.
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Reinforce The MfÖS
The Ministerium für Öffentliche Sicherheit or MfÖS for short is a proposed and outright clandestine organization whose purpose would be to protect the Empire's interests abroad. It would also have the duty of guarding the Empire and her people against internal threats such as traitors and saboteurs.
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 Expanded MfÖS
Here to uphold the Empire's interests and protect its people. Offending thoughts and deeds are to be removed, any foreigners are to be thoroughly checked and screened for any suspicious actions.
Expanded MfÖS
Here to uphold the Empire's interests and protect its people. Offending thoughts and deeds are to be removed, any foreigners are to be thoroughly checked and screened for any suspicious actions.
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Eyr's New Chosen
Even from the earliest days of its founding it was obvious that the Archon of Eyr was the weakest link in the Council of Three, and now with our hold over the Imperial regency ensured we can install our own candidate for the Archon of Eyr. It's not as if Erion can do much about it anyhow...
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Establish The Industrierat
The creation of the 'Industrierat', or Industrial Advisory Council was proposed by Ceron Greytalon, the single most influential industrialist in the Empire. The Council itself would consist of the most influential and powerful entrepreneurs of the Empire who would use their business connections and expertise to help modernise and lead the Empire's fledgling industrial sector.
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 The Industrial Advisory Council
The IAC is composed of only the most important Imperial burghers and industrialists, who shall use their skills and expertise to help build our nation modernise.
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Prepare For War
It is undeniable. One day the Griffonian Empire shall be a safe place to live again, there shall be land, food and freedom for the people. However before that glorious day arrives a lot of blood shall be spilled...
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Bolster The Industrierat
The Industrierat has proven itself reliable so far, thus it would be prudent to both expand its authority and increase its funding. This would allow it to help us develop our industry both faster and more efficiently.
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Unite The Nation
If the Empire is to survive in this new age, we must unite under a common banner. Our present and former subjects should share our view, or we'll have to spill unnecessary blood. There is no doubt, however, that they will be reasonable, unlike the southern subjects.
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The Feathisian Cadet Schools
Feathisia employs a series of cadet schools to train young nobles and talents into officers and military research staff. These proud institutions can trace their founding to the early days of the Empire when the Feathisians had their own army corps within the Imperial military. Sending our nobles to these schools will see their usefulness to Empire increase massively.
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Feathisian Cadet Schools
The Cadet Schools have granted aspiring officers a basic education for many centuries, and will do so in the future, now that we control it.
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Establish The Regionale Abteilung Für Rekrutierung
Now that half of Herzland has been integrated into the Empire proper, we can once more begin to recruit from the local populace like we did before autonomy was granted to our subjects. The Regional Recruitment Department shall be established to fulfill this task. it will ensure that our ranks will quickly be filled with loyal soldiers from the newly acquired territories.
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 Regionale Abteilung Für Rekrutierung
As regional autonomy has been removed in favour of centralisation, our armed forces can now recruit a higher amount of soldiers than before. Additionally, regional drill customs are no longer part of the training, saving a great amount of time.
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The Riches Of Strawberry
The Duchess' home of Strawberry has always been known for two things, its insane addiction to strawberry wine and its mineral riches. With the Northern Heartlands now united under Imperial rule we can begin exploiting these riches to reinvigorate the Empire once more!
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The Archon
His Holiness Archon Eros VII, the voice of Boreas and protector of the small folk, has managed to become the Imperial regent. The future of Griffonia lies in his claws. The accursed nobility will pay for their indolence!
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Land Reform
Archon Erion claims that if we intend to save the common folk from the dirty claws of the nobility we must first make sure they actually own the land they work, even if the nobles themselves will oppose such a radical change. Eyr intended land to be shared by all griffons after all, so it is only pious to redistribute land.
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Power To The Three
We shall not allow the wretched nobles to rule the Empire any longer. The power must be taken away from the Regency Council and given solely to the Archons, for only they can ensure the people's safety and well-being. No one else.
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 Empowered Archons
The Archons, spiritual as well as militaristic leaders, have been granted additional powers. The line between the state and the temples has become precariously thin.
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Deal With The Bureaucrats
Due to our fairly outdated and overly complicated bureaucracy, doing anything official within our borders takes weeks or even months. It's time we trim the fat and streamline the whole bloated rotten structure before it all comes crashing down upon itself. Who cares how many bureaucrats become unemployed? Most of them are leeches anyways.
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Restore The Zentralbank Griffoniens
The Zentralbank Griffoniens once the mightiest financial institution in Griffonia has fallen upon hard times due to the whole Empire collapsing thing. If we are to be taken seriously as a global power again it must be restored to its former glory!
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 Zentralbank Griffoniens
Banking is a time honoured griffon tradition, and we have restored it to Griffenheim properly. Its responsibilities include minting new currency, destruction of forgeries, providing the state reserve, curtailing inflation and more.
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Development Grants
With the outright byzantine Imperial Bureaucracy dealt with we can now start giving away development grants to prominent citizens in the hopes of stimulating the economy.
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Support Of The Reichsarmee
The Imperial Army has pledged its allegiance to the new regent. They believe that under the wise and determined guidance of [Root.GetLeader], Grover's legacy can be restored once more. They are ready to march to the world's end to achieve this goal. All they need is someone to lead them to victory.
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No Mercy
To forgive the sinners and traitors is up to the Gods, to send them to the Gods is up to us! We can have nothing less than absolute loyalty and devotion. Everygriff who is against us, is against the restoration of the glorious Empire!
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Entschlossenheit
'Entschlossenheit' or determination, is an idea that has been popular within the Griffonian Armed Forces for centuries. Stating quite clearly that anything can be accomplished with enough willpower, hard work and perseverance.
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 Entschlossenheit
Determination and grit drives forward our forces to victory.
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The Knights Of Arcturius
The Knights of Arcturius, founded in 357, are the militant branch of the Arcturian Archonate and have served the Empire faithfully for centuries. Seeing as how many of our people think they are nothing but a legend, Archon Proteus says it may be a good idea to not only expand their ranks, but form them into a proper fighting unit, ready to serve the Empire in the frontlines.
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Knights of Arcturius
The Knights of Arcturius, founded in 357, are the militant branch of the Arcturian Archonate. They answer to no lords or state but only to their God and his voice on this good world; the Archon Proteus III.
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Reward The Faithful
The rulers of southern Herzland served us faithfully once, which is all good and true. Yet the new order in the Empire cannot tolerate this loose decentralisation and dissidence, for we must all work together closely for the good of the Empire. Thus, they shall receive a perfectly reasonable offer to either rejoin the Empire, or suffer the consequences of unholy treason.
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Strike At Angriver
Long has Angriver suffered from tyranny and strife. The local republicans and anarchist have fermented unrest and the Baron responded with draconian measures. It is clear they need the Empire to come and restore sanity and order to their cursed land.
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Purify Katerin
Ever since the revolution, Katerin was ruled by a mad Princess, Diellza the Insane. Yet the Empire did nothing and allowed her to rule autonomously. The recent regency conflict meant that our attention remained focused elsewhere while the griffons of Katerin suffered. No more! Now we shall take care of Katerin once and for all.
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Checkmate The Universities
After the Duke of Yale sold his title to the local universities, the country has been ruled by rectors and professors. They call themselves a technocracy, but are they truly qualified to rule? The answer is a resounding no. We henceforth declare the acquisition of the title illegal, and officially end Yale's autonomy. With force.
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End Romau's Autonomy
The last Free Imperial City of the Empire has refused to remain loyal to us. With this act of treason, they have abandoned their privileges and sovereignty. It is time for us to integrate Romau into the Empire proper, and abolish local self-rule. How could such a small country even hope to resist our might?
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March On De Vleugels
What has our dear friend Gerlach done with the autonomy we have given them? Established a democratic parliament to pander to republican scum, who his father had fought so hard to subdue. This rule by rabble has brought nothing but economic depression and disorder to Feathisia, which was once the crown jewel of Herzland. This betrayal shall be punished.
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Into The Land Of Strawberries And Wine
The plotting and scheming in Strawberry must come to an end. [STW.GetLeader] has shown their true colors and betrayed the Empire. If they do not wish to serve us any longer, so be it. We will force them to do so.
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Bring The Dogs To Heel
There was once a time where the diamond dogs of Bronzehill were the most loyal servants of the Empire. That seems no longer to be the case, unfortunately. Now they wish to distance themselves from us, forgetting the fact that we are their sole rightful rulers. A lesson seems to be in order, to remind them of their true master.
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Subjugate The Peasants
As a reward for toppling his nemesis Duke Erebus I, His Majesty Grover I granted the peasants of Greifenmarschen full autonomy, allowing the peasants to rule themselves. However, what the peasants did with their freedom is nothing but disappointing: A sluggish direct democracy that keeps them stuck in the past. Clearly, they need someone to rule them.
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Fund The Southern Universities
The Universities of Romau and Yale are some of the oldest universities in the entirety of the Griffonia and have been the stomping ground of many of the greatest minds in the history of our race. However, admission fees have become unbearable for most students, since the maintenance of these institutions is costly. Additional state funding would lower these fees and allow many more sharp minds to enroll.
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 Romau University
The University of Romau is one of the oldest universities in the entirety of the Griffonian Empire. The university is said to have been founded in 728 by Emperor Grover I himself.
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State Eleos
Archon Erion has proposed that we restore the concept of Imperial Eleos. Eleos, in essence, is the concept of providing for others as an act of virtue, to spread prosperity to less fortunate griffons in the name of Boreas. Erion reckons that restoring it on a national level would be a great way to garner more support from our poorer populace and earn the favour of the gods.
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Eleos
Eleos is an old Griffonian word which roughly translates to "Pity", but more importantly it is the act of providing for others as an act of virtue, and in these dark times Gods know many griffons need all the help they can get.
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Clearing Out The Scheißwald
The Scheißwald, a forest spanning most of Angriver and Katerin, has impeded griffons from developing much of the eastern Herzland for centuries now. However we now possess the means to clear out the Scheißwald once and for all! Great machines shall uproot the trees and turn them into lumber, strong pumps will drain the cursed swamps and chemical fertilizer will turn it all into rich farmland.
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Restore Order To The East
The disgraceful administration of the east will be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up. The new governors shall be loyal and just, unlike the previous rulers of Angriver and Katerin. The last remnants of resistance will be destroyed by the local garrisons and the entire backwards region will be dragged into the modern age.
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Curtail The Universities
We can never again allow southern universities to wield such power as they once did. Instead of being distracted by ruling a nation, they can now focus on their studies and research, while our own governors bring fair rule to all, instead of just university members. Romau, in the meantime, will become a regular municipality, its senate being gone for good.
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Abolish The Feathisian Constitution
Grand Duke Gerlach and Thorbeak created a constitution for their country, which was the beginning of the end for Feathisia. The peasants of Greifenmarschen, too, had their own institutions in place. These will now be erased and replaced with firm but fair rule by Imperial governors. Their decision-making will be swift and efficient, unlike that of democratic institutions.
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The Loyal North
It seems the northerners have learned a lesson in humility. They are slowly abandoning any notions of rebellion and resistance to our rule and instead are becoming ready to enthusiastically serve the Empire, His Majesty and His regent. We happily welcome them back into the fold, though they still have to do much to fully regain our trust.
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Under A Clear Sky
Ever since the collapse of the Empire, the Skyfall Federation has controlled some of the most prosperous Griffonian ports and cities. But during the revolution of 978 the bastards betrayed us, slaughtered the Imperial garrison and stole our navy. If we intend to restore the Empire to its full glory, we must reclaim what is ours and destroy these traitors!
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The Rising Empire
Under the guidance of [Root.GetLeader], we have managed to reunite all of Herzland and assert dominance over former Imperial vassals. However, our path does not end here. There is still much to be done if we wish to restore the Empire to its former glory and might!
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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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Reclaim The North
The north must be reclaimed, despite its rather poor value. "President-Marshal" Kemerskai and his socialist stooges must be wiped off the map before they become a serious threat. The uncivilised mountain clans must be brought to our rule as well so some semblance of order is restored.
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Grover I's Only Mistake
While Vedina was nominally an Imperial subject, in truth they were completely independent and cared little for the Empire. This is because of Emperor Grover I's grave error, the only one he ever made: He made a deal with the local King. This contract has expired and we shall ensure every single griffon, including Vedinans, is united under the Imperial banner.
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Hang the Traitor
After so many long years, Kemerskai has finally been caught and will be brought to justice. He betrayed the Imperial Army and lead the rebel scum during the revolution of 978 which almost brought an end to the Empire. His crime of extreme high treason has gone unpunished for far too long.
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Northern Peace And Order
The Imperial banner waves once more in the north. We will do our best to restore the old order and redistribute the land to loyal griffons. Anarchy will be replaced with strict order and stability, so the populace will realize how imperial rule is superior to all else and rejoice.
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Reclaim Central Griffonia
Central Griffonia houses Griffonstone, the ancient home of the Imperial dynasty and the cradle of the Empire. Alongside it are the various splinter states that broke off in 978 or afterwards, such as the wartorn Duchy of Verenia and bandit-infested Blackhollow. Regardless of their wealth and importance, they must all be brought back to the fold.
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Local Auxiliaries
Many griffons in the lands we have subjugated have expressed interest in joining the Imperial Army (mainly thanks to the good wages), but are unable to do so because they lack official citizenship. By organizing auxiliary units we can offer them a chance to serve the Empire.
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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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Rebuild Griffonstone
After the tragic death of King Guto VI, Griffonstone was left without a leader and much like the Empire a bickering regency council was unable to run the country properly. As a result the former pride of griffonkind became dilapidated and poverty-stricken. To honour the memory of the King and to please the young Emperor, we must restore the city to its former glory, no matter how much it costs.
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Reintegrate Central Griffonia
Having crushed local armies and suppressed nationalistic resistance movements, we are finally ready to expand our administration into the center of the continent. The locals will once more be proud and loyal citizens of the Empire!
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Western Griffonia is home to not only treacherous breakaway states and the wicked Skyfall Trade Federation, but also Aquileia. To secure the future of our empire, we must do what Grover II did many years ago and force [Root.GetGRIStrikeWestDesc] to kneel before their Emperor!
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The Trade Cities
The western coast used to be one of the major economic centers of the Empire. The local cities of Skyfall, Griffton and Fezera indeed remain wealthy to this day, but had declared independence during the chaos of the revolution. Now that we have reclaimed the cities, we will restore the privileges of old to ensure business continues as usual and we get our fair share of the profits.
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The Oil Fields Of Greifwald
While independent, the griffons of Greifwald discovered large oil deposits under their soil. We have now sent our own experts into the region and they claim it might as well be the largest petroleum reserve in the entire world. We must tap into this massive store of black gold at once!
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Annex The West
Aquileia and its neighbouring regions have all been brought back into the fold. But this time we will not repeat the mistake of past Emperors. Aquileia deserves no autonomy after their repeated betrayals and obsession with revolutionary ideas. All of the west shall be integral territory of the Empire, directly ruled from [Root.Capital.GetName]
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A Lesson In Humility
The fall and division of our Empire was started by the claws of Wingbardy. And now, with most lands safely back in our realm, they will be the among the last to be subjugated. Their allies too will face our wrath, as well as other arrogant nations that defy Imperial rule. These obstacles to the restoration of the Empire shall be crushed under our renewed might.
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Expand Wingbardian Rubber Plantations
The tropical climate of southern Wingbardy is ideal for rubber trees, and the local griffons were well aware of this. However, there remains great potential for expansion which remained unexploited. With generous imperial funds, local plantations can be massively expanded.
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Restore The Kingdom
When Emperor Grover II wished to secure supply routes to the east, he sent the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army to crush the bothersome minotaurs in unison. The cowardly King surrendered after a single battle and a puppet state was created, which was ultimately toppled by radical democratic revolutionaries. It seems we will have to teach them respect.
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Shackle The South
The "Free South" will be a thing of the past. No more shall Wingbardy and their former allies be subject states. Instead, they will be reorganized into an Imperial province. Modern technology makes communication, and thus administration, easy even so far away from the capital. This should prevent the region from breaking off so easily again.
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Reclaim The Frontier
In 747, Emperor Grover I famously crossed the Creeper Mountains, catching the eastern principalities by surprise and subjugating them with ease. Two years later the Zaphzans of Gryphia wisely agreed to become an Imperial March. But like all other subjects, they too betrayed us and declared independence or simply drifted away from Imperial rule. It is time we reassert our dominance.
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The Empire's Far Eastern Port
Riaportu has grown greatly in our absence, becoming a prosperous center of trade. Our admirals propose its port could be used as a base for the Imperial Navy, allowing us to better project power in the east. [Root.GetLeader] agrees with them and workers have already begun to expand the harbour.
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Settle The Kosakenland
Gryphia is a sparsely populated land, the frontier of the eastern frontier, so to say. Its soil however is as fertile as in Prywhen, the ricebasket of the south. By encouraging colonisation and resettling among the Imperial citizenry and granting free land (seized from the cossacks of course) we can integrate the region better than Grover III ever did and tame the wild Kosakenland.
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Integrate The Frontier
The Empire's control over the east weakened greatly over the years until it crumbled entirely. We cannot allow this to happen again, but instead assert control and turn the frontier into an obedient and well organized model province within the Empire.
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Reclaim Our Colony
Everything the Empire used to control on Griffonia -- and more -- has been reclaimed after much bloodshed and conflict. However, our task is not yet over. Our colony on Equus, founded by Emperor Grover I himself in 783, has become an independent nation that shows little interest in acknowledging our authority. This wayward colony will learn its place, by force if need be.
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Modern Industrial Methods
Industrial modernisation has only just begun, and our country is working hard to improve its situation. We should invite foreign experts to teach us only the best and most modern industrial methods.
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Agricultural Aid
Through the system of feudalism and serfdom, agriculture has always been the Empire's speciality. However, our outdated agricultural sector cannot hope to compete with industrialized nations. With governmental incentives we can aid our farm estates and allow them to modernize their production methods.
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Agricultural Mechanisation
Who is to say industrialisation and agriculture can't aid one another? By adding machines to our agricultural sector, we can mechanise and automise a large chunk of the process, greatly improving productivity and increasing migration from the countryside to the cities as the need for workers on the farms drops.
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The Breadbasket Of Griffonia
Through our dedication to the agricultural sector, we have renewed prosperity on the countryside, and our citizens once again live without fearing hunger. There's enough food for everyone, and plenty more leftover for export.
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 Brotkorb
Three full meals per day for every griffon in the Heartlands, with nogriff lacking basic sustenance. Let the grain flow.
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The Krähe-Stahl Contract
The Krähe-Stahl company is the oldest industrial company in the Empire, being the ones who brought industrialisation to the Empire. By reaching an agreement with them, we could not only encourage their growth, but also reap the benefits of their work.
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Expand The Imperial Railway
Grover V's effort in creating an Imperial railway was admirable, but he did not go far enough and merely created the backbone of a proper rail network. We shall now honour his memory by continuing his work and connecting even the most remote corners of the Empire with rail.
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The Reichswaffen Contract
Reichswaffen is the most prominent weapons manufacturer, and was founded by a childhood friend of Grover IV. As such, the emperors have had good relations with the company ever since. We should renew this friendship and our mutual ties to ensure that the Empire is not without claws.
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The Griffonian Standard
To ensure great quality of our nation's products, we shall introduce a national standard for engineering and construction. That way, we will soon be known as the best engineers in Griffonia, and our products will be famed across the world.
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Subsidise Blautronik
Blautronik is a new, enterprising group of griffons who think that the future of the Empire lies in automisation and technology. It may seem far-fetched now, but who knows? They could be the pioneers of progress we need.
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Cultural R&D Department
While none can deny the benefits of practical research and material science, we must not ignore our cultural heritage. A special department shall be established to preserve our history, language and culture, teach it to new generations and above all install a pan-Griffonian identity in them.
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Connect The North
The north has once more rejoined the Empire's warm embrace. However, with a lack of centralized authority the infrastructure is not in an ideal condition. By constructing highways and bridges, we can greatly ease travel.
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Nationalise Northern Industry
The conurbation consisting of the cities of Mirabelle, Readewetter and De Vleugels was the biggest industrial center of Strawberry and Feathisia. Now, with these lands under imperial rule once again, it is the biggest industrial center in the Heartlands. We must nationalise these newly gained industrial assets to use them to our advantage.
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Black Gold
Oil shall be the most important resource in the new millenium. Not just for the machines of war, but also for civilian usage. It would be best to commence extracting this resource at once, so that our stockpile can grow. Additionally, we shall look into ways of creating synthetic resources, should natural yields begin to diminish.
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Into The Scheißwald
The south is once more under our rule, but local infrastructure is lacking. Construction projects during Grover V's reign did not cover the area as extensively as in the north, mostly because of the vast and horrible Scheißwald forest. This time we will not let ourselves be intimidated by mere trees! We will use modern machines to carve paths through the forest.
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Seize Southern Industry
Southern Herzland is comparatively less developed than the north, but it still has potential. If we nationalize the industry of the urban centers of Romau, Greenback and Griffing, we can use it to further develop the region as we please. The local burghers won't be too happy, but they will be compensated generously.
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Repair The Skyfall Handelshafen
The Skyfall trade port is the biggest in all of Griffonia, and was once the Empire's crown jewel when it came to naval power. Now we have regained control over Skyfall and its valuable ports. It is time to renew them and show the world our maritime prowess once again!
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 Skyfall Handelshafen
With Griffonia's largest trade port once more firmly under our control, trade can flow through the Empire, at last.
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No More Trade Princes
The coastal provinces of Skyfall are dominated by merchants and trade princes who hold a large amount of power over local infrastructure and industry. With regained control over the area, it is time to break their oligopoly and nationalize their assets in the name of the Emperor.
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Designated Industrial Zones
By designating industrial zones, we can incentivise rapid growth of industrial centers and companies all around the Empire. It will also be easier to control them, should we have a need for the economy to go in a direction we desire.
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Designierte Industriezentren
Our newly formed industrial zones are having a positive effect on efficiency and productivity, giving their all for the Empire.
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The Imperial Economic Miracle
Despite our critics' worst intentions, we have made it! The Empire has not only recovered from its economic depression, but it has soared high into the sky towards economic prosperity. Truly, we are restoring the Empire to its former glory in every way possible.
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 Das Griffonische Wirtschaftswunder
After years of careful economic reform and industrialisation, we've entered a new age of prosperity! Production is at an all time high in decades and our people are truly satisfied with their lives.
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The New Kaiserliche Marine
With the Feathisian ports under our control, the time has arrived to formally restore the Kriegsmarine. However, the old guard from 978 can't be just admirals of their offices - what we require is a serious and dedicated commitment to the reconstruction of our fleet. It will be a costly affair, but it is the only way to show our rivals that the Empire is here to stay.
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 Building The New Kaiserliche Marine
As the former Imperial fleet lies scattered and lost, we have decided to restart our naval expansion by building a modern navy from scratch. It shall be given the highest priority in funding until it is completed.
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Cheap And Quick
To properly achieve our objectives, our fleet must be all-present and numerous. There will be no safe haven for our foes, nor a lack of barrages from our warships. But to achieve this advantage in numbers, our ship designs will have to cut on the frivolities, focusing entirely on producing as many as possible in the same time span.
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 Naval Cost-saving Measures
The requirements of rebuilding old naval glory mean that certain traditions and materials have to be set aside. As a result, ships will not look particularly aesthetic or perform properly under the most dire circumstances, but a steady number of replacements should alleviate those issues.
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Expensive, But Reliable
We must spare nothing on our armada - not only does it protect our important trade lanes, but it also tells the world of Imperial wealth and prestige. Additionally, ensuring our shipbuilders receive the latest technology and best materials will go a long way towards giving each ship a long service time, even if it costs us more in the short term.
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Finest Shipbuilding Practices
Griffons must be known as the race who spares no expense in showcasing their national pride. Our ships must be made from the materials of highest quality and retrofitted with modern equipment, like radars and sonars. The Empire shall rule the waves, even if the naval budget has to be expanded on the expense of others.
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The Dockyard Expansion Scheme
[GRI.GetLeader] has made it abundantly clear that the current amount of dockyards, shipwrights and other naval related industries is insufficient for the national quotas. Thus, a two year program, focused on naval expansion will be written and funded by the state.
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The Dockyard Expansion Scheme
A two year plan is in motion, giving priority funding to the expansion of dockyards, wharves and shipwrights, to ensure our naval supremacy in the future.
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Expand The Trade Fleet
Trade is the lifeblood of any nation, for not only does it keep us supplied in material we are lacking, but also allows us to keep our citizens content with amenities from all over the world. It would only be practical to expand our trade fleet, to open up new trade lanes, and should it be required, allow a naval assault.
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 The Imperial Trade Fleet
In the past, ships flying the Imperial flag carried goods from across the entire world, from Olenia to the west, to Saddle Arabia in the south. We must endeavour to restore this lofty goal by expanding our merchant cruiser fleet.
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Convoy Escorts
The humble destroyer is not the most hard hitting or durable of ships, but it can be easily mass produced and modified to suit any given role. From laying mines to hunting submarines, their strength shall be in numbers. They can also serve as a capable escort for our trade convoys, as well.
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Restore The Imperial Admiralty
With our fleet operating on the high seas again, the time has come to restore the Admiralty in the same function it served. Old generations shall work together with new and upcoming young officers on conceiving the perfect strategy for our naval affairs, in every aspect of it.
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The Imperial Admiralty
The restored Imperial Admiralty is at the forefront of naval strategy, as older officers share their experience with the new generation, giving them plenty of ideas on how to improve our capabilities in these troubled times.
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The Future Of Naval Warfare
A warfleet that stretches from one end of the horizon to the other is very threatening and impressive, but it is also becoming increasingly harder to maintain. Some of our fresh officers in high command suggest that betting on carriers and their screening would be a more efficient method of waging naval warfare. The airplane has proven to be a very useful invention, after all.
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Trust In Old Naval Strategy
Our older admirals assure us that our naval thought doesn't require drastic changes. New inventions and tactics are more than welcome to support our core of battleships, which will strike fear in the hearts of our foes once the barrage commences. It would be wise to address the submarine threat, however.
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Rebuild The Marine Infanterie
Our roster is missing griffons trained in amphibious warfare. Such a force existed back in the day, but was disbanded after we lost control to sea access. With the Empire on the rise again, inevitably we'll find ourselves in a situation where marines would prove to be a decisive factor in victory.
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New Cruisers
A natural progression on the destroyer, cruisers of both light and heavy variants shall serve as a stopgap before we can develop the largest ships. Cruisers, however, are both quick and hard-hitting, presenting an acceptable substitute for battleships, especially if a captain's skill is considered.
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The Pride Of The Fleet
In the ages past, the most powerful and modern ships sailed along the coasts of Griffonia, showing all our wealth and splendour, as well as giving others second thoughts before deciding to make a foolish move on us. This fleet has been dispersed following the events of 978, but now we have the means to produce these floating fortresses again. Griffonia shall be safe from outside interference.
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Floating Airways
As airplanes continue to perform operations that are outside of artillery's scope, naval high command has expressed an interest in expanding and modernising our carrier fleet. They argue that this new strategy would control the seas with less resources spent on upkeep, and given the results, we are inclined to agree with them.
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An Undersea Blockade
War is fought with weapons, but it is primarily fought with resources. Whoever ends up first with shortages faces a downward spiral towards defeat. Thus to extend on this idea, our submarine fleet will undergo modernisation to ensure they always remain a threat, no matter what counter they can think of.
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Unrelenting Armada
Having achieved excellence in naval development, combined with being at the forefront of naval strategy as well, we can now put this knowledge to use. The glory days of our fleet have returned, and there'll be plenty of warships in each and every port we control. The sun shall never set on us.
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Unrelenting Armada
With the navy seen once again as a prestigious service for griffons, we find ourselves pressed for an ever higher amount of ships to accomodate them all, both in active and reserve service. Our naval supremacy has been restored, after decades of humiliation from those who rended us asunder.
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The Reichsarmee Expansion Plan
The Imperial Army has retained much of its officer core even after the events of 978, but it is considerably smaller in size than before, and has fallen behind in terms of equipment and organization. A reconquest of the breakaway nations of Griffonia will only be possible with a modern, expanded army, worthy of the Empire.
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Modernise The Reichsarmee Reserve System
While the Imperial Army has always been a professional one at its core, its numbers were bolstered by numerous reservists, part-time soldiers who were civilians unless called to service. However, this system hasn't seen change for decades. Adopting new policies and reforming the system will provide us an expanded pool of griffonpower to draw from.
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 Reichsarmee Reserve Commission
With potential wars looming on the horizon, we have decided to expand our reserve forces to quickly replace those who fall on the field. Additional incentives will ensure we have a growing number of volunteers, yet mandatory conscription might have to be enacted.
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Increased Infantry Kit Standards
Every soldier has traditionally been supplied with everything they need, but a modern soldier needs more than a soldier of the past did. Not only that, but we should ensure the quality meets the standards. Having a rifle break in the middle of combat, a tent leak in the rain or a grenade trigger too early are all quite inconvenient to various degrees.
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Artillery Design Modernisation
Artillery is the real killer in modern war, causing the most casualties. Heavy gun designs are always evolving and adapting, with anti-air and anti-tank guns being new innovations made necessary by combined arms warfare. Investing in developing new artillery designs is therefore vital.
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Doctrinal Adaptation
The introduction of the tank and the airplane have radically changed the art of war. Our experience of using this technology with regular old infantry is limited, but our changeling friends across the sea are more than happy to offer their advice. We must adapt quickly, or else we will die.
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Create The RAfSK
The Reichsarmee Abteilung für Sonderkriegsführung seeks to improve and expand our training of military specialists: paratroopers, marines and mountaineers. The reconquest of Griffonia, or even the unification of Herzland alone, requires soldiers who have been trained to fight in unusual environments and to use unorthodox tactics.
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 RAfSK
The Reichsarmee Abteilung für Sonderkriegsführung only accepts the best of the best soldiers. The training from Tartarus these griffons are exposed to ensure our special forces are nothing but hardened, professional corps, able to fight in any condition.
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The Secret War
As warfare becomes more complex and communication more instant and vital, secrecy grows in importance as well. Intercepting the messages of the enemy can allow the exploitation of weaknesses and well-prepared ambushes, while encrypting our own communication guards our army from such things. While soldiers fight on the front, engineers fight the secret war behind the lines.
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 The Enigma Code
Although there is no such thing as an "unbreakable" code, the most recent development in cryptography has produced one that is both fiendishly complex and exceptionally difficult to comprehend. This gives us a decisive edge over the enemy in terms of message encryption, at least until we're forced to develop a new one.
The Enigma Code
Although there is no such thing as an "unbreakable" code, the most recent development in cryptography has produced one that is both fiendishly complex and exceptionally difficult to comprehend. This gives us a decisive edge over the enemy in terms of message encryption, at least until we're forced to develop a new one.
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Reform The Curriculum
The towns surrounding the capital have long been home to many prestigious military academies, such as the Groverianische Reich Militärakademie in Helheim and Reich Militärakademie in Vinnin. But some of the things taught to aspiring officers are hopelessly outdated, with some classes even claiming a bayonet charge is a viable tactic even in modern times. This must now change.
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Our Changeling Friends
After the changelings failed to take over Equestria in 1002, their Queen has focused on expanding and reforming their military. Many changeling officers have been trained in the Empire, and in return they have helped us form our first true armoured battalions. Further cooperation can only be beneficial for both of us.
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Joint War Exercises
As the changelings prepare for their invasion of Equestria, we prepare for the reconquest of Griffonia. Both require extensive planning and preparation. By holding war games where our soldiers face off against each other in a simulated combat experience, they can learn to fight in a realistic scenario while our officers can develop their tactics.
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The Nebelwerfer
What were initially planned to be smoke mortars used for creating a concealing smoke screen in battle are now being developed into rocket launchers. Rockets have an advantage over regular artillery shells because of their larger capacity of high-explosive fluids. We are working closely together with the changelings in the design of these new weapons.
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Joint Industrial Exchange Program
The managers of our arms companies have proposed a program where they set up a branch in the Changeling Lands while they do the same in ours. Thus we could learn from each other and exchange industrial production methods and economic expertise. [Root.GetLeader] has approved their proposal and is now preparing to present it to Queen Chrysalis.
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Joint Technological R&D Department
Changelings and griffons have very different mindsets and varying magical capabilities. Changelings excel in development of machines which enable rapid, aggressive warfare and have mastered infiltration magic, while griffons are skilled enchanters of armour and masters of aerial warfare. If our knowledge and mastery were combined, surely nothing would be able to stop us.
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Extend A Claw To The Industrialists
While we have limited the power of the capitalists with increased economic control, we can yet reconcile with them. Offering exclusive deals where we purchase their arms production at a favourable price will easily win them over to our side, ready to supply the Reichsarmee with anything it needs.
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 The Imperial Military-Industrial Complex
An alliance has now been struck between our military industry and our armed forces, bringing our military production and innovation to new heights. Some may balked at some implications of this alliance but we now have a claw deep close to the heart of our capitalist class. Never again shall there be another Guichard to dare betray us without killing himself in the same stroke!
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Create The Hilfsingenieurkorps
Auxiliary support units are as important as regular battalions. We cannot expect every soldier to be ready to deal with every situation. For this purpose, experts fill in the ranks and provide vital support when needed. By creating the Hilfsingenieurkorps, we will guarantee they receive the best training and equipment possible.
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So often our soldiers found themselves lost on the battlefield without support, fortifications or any form of logistics. Now, the Hilfsingenieurs are making sure never again our soldiers will be abandoned on the field.
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The Löwenstein Contract
Löwenstein has for many years been the primary producer of cars and trucks in the Heartlands. By signign a contract with them where they get to provide their products to the Reichsarmee, we will be able to speed up the mechanization of our army and make it increasingly mobile.
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Modern Tank Designs
With the aid from the changelings, we can continue to develop our lightly armoured vehicles and equip them with better plating, stronger engines and bigger guns. New battalions are being prepared, ready to roll out and overwhelm our enemy with sheer speed and ferocity.
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Increased Plating Standards
While light tanks are very mobile, they are not particularly resilient and are easy to pierce. Larger and heavier tanks would be slower, but still faster than even winged infantry, and far tougher to destroy. These new tanks will be the iron claws which will shred our enemies to pieces!
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Streamlined Tank Production
Tanks are complex constructions, requiring many parts made by many producers. By consolidating the production of these parts into single locations, we can increase the speed of production. Adopting the assembly line and hiring more workers will help as well, allowing us to produce more than enough tanks for the Reichsarmee.
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 A New Generation of Armourers
In centuries past, we griffons of the Empire have learned to hone our skills in armour making. The younger generation may stop to forge plates and chainmail but they have adapted the legacy of their ancestors into tank factories.
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Project: Metallkasten
Some may call it a giant metal box to hide in, but it is far more than that. Its pace will be slow yet determined. Its armour nigh-impenetrable. Its guns rivaling artillery cannons in size and might. It shall be the iron fist of the Empire, and nothing will withstand its power.
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Combined Arms Warfare
With aid from the changelings, our military doctrine is reaching its maturity at last. Tanks and infantry are not meant to be separate, but combined. An armoured spearhead will break the lines, motorised infantry will secure their flanks while regular infantry holds the line. All three then work together to destroy the surrounded and utterly outmatched enemy.
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 Combined Arms
For millenias, war saw little change. Each generals knew how to use a line of speargriffs, bowgriffs to pepper the enemy and knights to break them in violent charge. But the modern age and its innovation seems to have confused our generals but now, they are once again learning to use a diverse army effectively.
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Rebuilding The Imperial Airforce
The airplane was invented by the Schreiber brothers, an ingenious pair of griffons who weren't so brilliant when it came to business decisions. It only took a decade before their invention was developed sufficiently enough to be used in warfare, and it has changed battles forever. We were pioneers of their usage, but that scoundrel Meyer has absconded with the entire fleet back in 978. It is time to assume our position as the sky's rulers.
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Strategic Destruction Doctrine
To properly display Imperial might and will, we must deploy an enormous wing of bombers, which will harass and bombard enemy positions and cities. With death raining from above, destroying industrial complexes and enemy morale, our foes will be unable to hold out for long.
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Battlefield Support Doctrine
A mobile and agile wing of dive bombers is ideal for our air force, as it enables us to support our ground forces anywhere on the battlefield rapidly and precisely. With solid, precise air support, no offence or defence can stand in our way!
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Modernising Our Fighters
No other branch of the airforce is more glamorous than the fighter squadrons, which means there's a steady influx of recruits who yearn to fly and serve their country. With that in mind, our fighter designs will have to be improved with lighter alloys, stronger engines and heavier armaments, while still being economic to produce.
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Surgical Precision
While the bomber's destruction capabilities are unmatched, they are impractical for anything smaller than a building. Instead, fighters can be modified to perform dive bombing raids on traits, artillery, tanks and anti-aircraft defences, allowing the next wave of aircraft to procede unmolested. All this ensures our ground forces will not be slowed down by any significant defensive positions.
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The Threat From Sea
Both offensively and defensively, air superiority is essential for naval vessels to perform their duties. The naval high command has requested a modernisation of the specialised bombers, which will be indispensable in securing our control of the seas.
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Reopen The Kaiserliche Flugakademie
When Hermann Meyer betrayed the Empire and fled to Haukland, he singleclawedly set our aerial military might back by decades. However, we cannot continue to live in fear of traitors and deprive ourselves from a professional airforce. Let us learn from the mistakes of the last century and reopen the Imperial Air Academy.
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 Kaiserliche Flugakademie
Lead by forward thinking staff and full of patriotic young griffs, the reopened Kaiserliche Flugakademie has finally allowed us to turn the page of 978's betrayal.
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Reaping The Whirlwind
On land, the era of brave knights gallantly winning battles through heroic acts is over and we would be wise not to be lured by the idea of dashing flying aces. The Griffonian Airforce will rest upon massive air squadrons capable of destroying any target by overwhelming power, esprit de corps and efficient planning.
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Reaping The Whirlwind
Our flying flotillas are now flying across the sky, bringing dread into our enemies' heart.
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Griffonia's Finest Aces
For all his crimes, Hermann Meyer has demonstrated the success of his air power theories despite using outdated planes, little supplies and dirt poor infrastructure. If we are to prevail in the air, we should learn from what works rather than be held back by petty grudges. The future lies in a strong core of bold elite pilots able to improvise and act independently.
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Griffonia's Finest Aces
A new age of chivalry and heroes has begun in the sky and the Griffonian Empire is once again home to the best of them!
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The Spirit Of Experimentality
Instead of relying on a singular, predictable strategy, our pilots should be well versed in multiple tactics for waging air warfare. Although the usage of airplanes in war is only a recent development, the few conflicts in which they played a role has suggested that there is no definite, one beats all option.
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Adapt Changeling Bomber Models
Our good friends, the Changelings, have modernised their country in a remarkably quick timespan, turning what was once a backwater wasteland into an efficient, militarised regime. They have been generous enough to share their latest tactical bomber blueprints with us, and our airforce commanders believe these could very easily be adapted for griffons. Cooperation always has its benefits.
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Death From Above
As knowledge of the dangers aircraft poses becomes apparent, bombing raids are becoming increasingly dangerous and uncertain to succeed. The solution lies in redesigning our aircraft to fly higher, above the range of anti-aircraft defences, where they can deliver their payload with impunity. Costs and effectiveness will have to be considered, however, but we are certain that a fleet of these bombers could wipe a city off the map in a single day.
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Guarding Our Bombers
Bombers may be capable of inflicting destruction on a large scale but they remain a vulnerable target and much like the archers of old, they cannot be left without protection. We need to invest in specialized fighters, capable of escorting them and seeing them through any opposition.
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Project Eyr
For decades now, Equestrian and Severyanian scientists have toyed with the idea of using rocket-powered aircrafts to thrust themselves into the sky. Our scientists, however, have understood that these ideas are as naive as those of Celestia and Luna raising the sun and the moon. Rather than looking towards space, we can use these rockets to strike targets much further than any bomber could and without any risk involved for our pilots.
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Project Arcturius
War in this century remains a grueling brawl. While weapons and tactics have changed, war seems to never change. Or so says common wisdom. However, our scientists are now telling us about a new class of weapons, one capable of fundamentally changing warfare. They say these bombs will be like Arcturius descended upon the mortals and make us giant among armies of infants.
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The Grand Coup
Ferdinand Dawnclaw and the Regierung der Nationalen Rettung have seized power from the old order, and now the time has come to address the serious problems that plague the Empire.
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Dear Boreas
After doing a thorough review of the strategic situation, our logistics, and a tactical appraisal of our forces, our foremost tacticians have concluded that our chances of survival are rather... slim.
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Everything Is On Fire
The reaction to Ferdinand's coup has been slightly more... enthusiastic than expected. That is to say, there is a crowd outside our headquarters and they seem very eager to get their claws on Ferdinand, or more specifically around his neck.
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Please Send Help
Ferdinand has sent out a call for assistance to the few units loyal to him outside the city. The message itself calls on them to make their way to Griffenheim very fast, and to make ready for combat once they arrive. Hopefully, they will arrive soon. If they do not arrive, well then we might as well shoot ourselves now to save the firing line some bullets.
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Panzers On The Streets
With our reinforcements finally having arrived and Griffenheim firmly in our claws the time has come to enforce order on the streets. Order, in this case, will come in the form of a 20-tonne steel beast of death and destruction, let's see them try to bring that down with rocks and rifles.
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Corpses On The Lamp Posts
It seems that the citizens of Griffenheim have not fully learned their lesson. When gentler methods fail, harsher ones are called for. And the methods we can use are very harsh indeed.
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Send Them To Their Gods
The knights of the Empire have apparently not gotten it through their skulls that we are in charge. They simply refuse to shut up about the late emperor and our crimes against the gods. Well if they care so much about the gods we might as well give them a chance to meet them in person.
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With A Message
A certain griffon has been a thorn in our side ever since the coup. He does possess a large amount of influence within the Empire, and moving against him will certainly be difficult. But if he cannot accept the new status quo, then he must go.
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A Bullet For The Soldiers
The military has been pretty firmly split between those who support Ferdinand and those who are against him. Now, if we consider this from a legal perspective, if they refuse to accept the authority of the new leader then they refuse to accept the authority of the Empire itself. That is quite clearly treason, and the punishment for treason is quite clear as well.
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And A Noose For The Commanders
Now that the common soldiers have been dealt with, the time has come for us to deal with the officers. The rebellious commanders have all quite harshly protested our previous actions, and demand proper treatment as prisoners. And what could be a more proper method of death for a traitor than the noose?
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Through The Windows
The nobles simply can't seem to shut up. They have issued countless protests and demands for their old rights, and despite our best efforts they can't seem to take a hint. The nobles have ruled from their ivory towers for so long, the time has come for them to get a more down to earth perspective, no?
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'Retire' Eros
Right, so the last attempt we made at the life of Eros was... less than successful. But the fact remains that we cannot tolerate his presence anymore. And when subtler methods fail, direct ones might succeed.
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Long Live The Lord Protector!
Lord Protector Ferdinand and the Regierung der Nationalen Rettung have managed to destroy the treacherous elements of the Empire. With the anarchy that consumed the nation finally over, the time has come to commence the grander plans that the Lord Protector has in mind.
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Educate The People
The Empire cannot hope to reclaim its former glory if its population, and more importantly its army, cannot read. The people will be educated in the correct manner, with an emphasis on how our glorious Lord Protector will save us from oblivion.
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A Portrait In Every Home
Lord Protector Ferdinand has truly saved the Empire from destruction, and it is only fitting for such a monolithic figure to be adored by the populace. A portrait of him can now be found in every home, regardless of what the homeowners might privately think about him.
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Reichsministerium Für Propaganda
The press has never been an ally of the state, peddling vile rumors, and lies against the government at every turn. To ensure that the noble citizens of the Empire receive only the very best in journalism a state-sponsored ministry shall now oversee the journalists, to ensure fairness of course.
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Neuekultur
A reborn empire needs a reborn culture, one that emphasizes the correct traits that every griffon should possess. Bravery, loyalty, and obedience shall be ingrained into the very fabric of society, lest the rot that infested the Empire return.
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 Neuekultur
The new griffon embodies the following traits: strength, devotion and complete obedience to his superiors.
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The War Economy
The economy only exists to serve the state, and the state only exists to battle its enemies through war. Thus, the economy must be tuned towards war. The factories will produce their goods to our exact specifications, and they will do so without complaint.
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Convert The Factories
A large number of factories within the imperial city are dedicated to the production of pointless baubles and toys for the civilian population. If the Empire is to reclaim its glory such waste cannot be tolerated! These factories shall be converted to produce the weapons which we will use to reclaim the Empire.
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Militärischer Industrierat
Several prominent industrialists have been far more agreeable to our demands than the others, and such dedication and loyalty to the state should be rewarded. These industrialists shall sit on a council dedicated to optimizing the production of weapons, and will receive appropriate rewards to compensate them for their time.
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Militärischer Industrierat
The various benefits and tax cuts given to the military-industrial complex are having a positive effect on our production. Whereas before we would struggle to equip even a smaller division, soon we can outfit our entire army, and still have plenty in reserve.
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Everything For The Fatherland
The citizens of the Empire will have to sacrifice much for the state, longer hours with lower pay will have to be tolerated, and unemployment will be eradicated amongst the working population. They will work as long as we command them to, anything less would be treason.
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Reform The Reichsarmee
The Imperial Army has been plagued with cowards and traitors for too long. The Lord Protector will transform it into a truly noble force, one utterly dedicated to their mission, and one with absolute faith in the decisions of the leadership.
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New Officers
Several promising officers that joined the Lord Protector in the coup have shown a good understanding of strategy, as well as complete loyalty to the state. With such aptitude and dedication, a promotion is no doubt in order.
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Merge The Police And The Army
The police exist to ensure order on the streets and the loyalty of the populace. The military also exists to undertake these tasks. We should eliminate this institutional redundancy within the Empire by merging these two forces into one.
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 Militärpolizeiausschuss
Crime rates have sharply decreased as a result of combining the police forces with the military proper. The outright cruel punishments for even the smallest of felony deters even the most daring of criminals.
Militärpolizeiausschuss
Crime rates have sharply decreased as a result of combining the police forces with the military proper. The outright cruel punishments for even the smallest of felony deters even the most daring of criminals.
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No Place For Cowards
The Imperial Army is a place for the very best of the best, and as such is no place for cowards. Every single new recruit shall be transformed into a machine of war, completely obedient and willing to die for the Empire. To do anything less would simply be inefficient.
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Service Guarantees Citizenship
Although many find the ruling junta distasteful, griffons are still flocking in mass numbers to join the armed forces, enticed by the benefits promised to them by the state.
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Operation: Herzschmerz
The former vassals of the Emperor boldly declared their independence and condemned the coup. They will soon regret their foolish loyalty to the old order! Our glorious Lord Protector shall lead our armies to utterly crush these rebels and once more reunite Herzland under one banner. We may be outnumbered, but the mighty Reichsarmee cannot be beaten with mere numbers!
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Crush The Southerners
The southerners have attempted in vain to establish their own national identities separate from the empire. We shall show them that these misguided and foolish attempts have done nothing to aid them and that they are all ultimately citizens of the Empire.
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Burn The Scheißwald
Angriver and Katerin have been loyal constituents of the Empire for centuries, and despite whatever foolishness they might have convinced themselves to believe they still are. The Scheißwald will be reminded of its proper place, by force if necessary.
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The Spoils Of War
The traitors of the south renounced any rights that they might have had the very second that they rebelled from the Empire. And as we have vanquished these traitors, it is only right that their property is put to proper use.
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Burn The Forests
The vast forests of the south have prevented the construction and development of the region for too long. This has to change, so we need to get rid of the forest quickly and efficiently. An elegant solution has been proposed: We simply burn it down.
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A Place Of Higher Learning
With the recent occupation of several research institutes and universities, the possibility of expanding our research and development efforts has finally become viable.
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Use The Feathisian Cadet Schools
The Feathisian military academies have proved themselves time and again to be a reliable source for good officers. By expanding these prodigious institutions and employing them in an official capacity we can secure a reliable area to base our military development from.
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Feathisian Cadet Schools
The Cadet Schools have granted aspiring officers a basic education for many centuries, and will do so in the future, now that we control it.
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Use The University Of Romau
Romau has been the center of higher learning in the Empire for generations and is generally regarded as a safe choice to base our research and development efforts out of. While Romau might not be the place for breakneck advancements, it will give us a certain amount of political legitimacy.
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Romau University
The University of Romau is one of the oldest universities in the entirety of the Griffonian Empire. The university is said to have been founded in 728 by Emperor Grover I himself.
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Wunderwaffen
With the more traditional areas of research now dealt with, the time has come to address some of the more... unorthodox ideas that our scientists have had. While a lot of them seem, to put it bluntly insane, surely there is something useful that we can glean from them.
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Integrate The Swamp Griffons
The denizens of Feathisia and Greifenmarschen are all true subjects of the Empire, and the time has come to remind them of that. They will all learn the error of their ways and become model citizens of the Empire.
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Rein In The Dogs
The griffons of Strawberry and the dogs of Bronzehill have proven themselves to be convinced of some wild delusion that they are not the rightful subjects of the empire. And sometimes the owner of a dog must remind it of who its master really is.
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Seize The Feathisian Oil Fields
The oil fields of Feathisia could be put to much better use by the state, and as the victors, it is only right that we take what is ours. The denizens of Feathisia will deliver the oil fields to us, willingly or otherwise.
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Expel The Dogs
The dogs simply cannot stop talking about the late emperor, and this has grown into a problem too large to ignore. They can whine about his death all they want outside of the Empire, as they have proven that they cannot be trusted to serve as loyal citizens.
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The Reich Rises
Under the excellent leadership of our beloved Lord Protector Ferdinand, the Empire has reclaimed its heartland. But this is not the end of our ambitions, soon the entire world shall be reminded of the Empire's might once and for all.
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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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Into The Land Of Traitors
To the north lie the vile traitors of the Griffonian Republic. These despicable bandits were the original reason for the decline of the empire, and ever since their pathetic revolution have been hiding out in the mountains. The time has come for them to face the ultimate justice.
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The Virgin Lands Of Vedina
Vedina, while never having been directly part of the Empire, is a land that has been untouched by war for a long time. The Empire was built on the corpses of lesser nations, and the time has come for Vedina to join the Griffonian Empire in a permanent fashion.
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A Noose For The President-Marshal
President-Marshal Kemerskai is the original source of the weakness that has consumed the Empire for so long. The time has come for the criminal to face punishment for his actions, and there is only one sentence appropriate for the scale of his crimes.
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A Cleansed Land
The north has finally been cleansed of the vile criminals that inhabited it, and now only loyal citizens of the Empire remain. It is only a matter of time before the region has been fully integrated into the Reich.
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The Home Of Griffonkind
To the south lies the ultimate birthplace of the griffon race. Griffonstone is the source from which the progenitors of our species sprang forth. If the Empire is to be restored, we must secure this important region.
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Nothing But Respect
The Reich will show nothing but respect to the denizens of the south, and as such we will form local auxiliaries to supplement our units. This course of action will surely aid us with the wider process of integrating the south.
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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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Rebuild Griffonstone
Griffonstone is the original home of the griffons, and despite this, it has remained in a sorry state for decades. This state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue, and as such we will restore Griffonstone to its proper glory.
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A Shining Beacon
The southern provinces have become a shining beacon of prosperity and peace, with their inhabitants having fully accepted their imperial identities. We shall show the whole world the heights that we can uplift even the dregs of society too.
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Towards The West
To the west lie many vitally important regions, such as Aquileia and Skyfall. These have long been proper part of the Empire, and as such, they will be reincorporated into the Empire by any means possible.
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The Trade Cities
Skyfall, Griffton, and Fezera are some of the most prosperous trade cities on the continent. Expanding and supporting these centers of trade should be one of our first priorities, now that we've secured them.
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The Greifwaldian Oil Fields
The oil fields of Greifwald have yet to be tapped to their full potential, and the machines of war consume oil at a truly frightening pace. Expanding these wells will bolster our economy, and aid in making us less reliant on foreign sources for our oil.
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The West Is Ours
The fires of resistance within the west have finally been extinguished, and it is now ready for final reintegration into the Empire. The boons of securing this region are already making themselves clear, and will only grow once reintegration is complete.
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The Southern War
Far to the south lies the false kingdom of Wingbardy, the first of the traitors to break away from the Empire. The time has come to reclaim this rebellious kingdom and the entire region surrounding it.
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Arantigos Reborn
The citizens of Arantiga have started to act strangely these past few weeks. It seems that they have convinced themselves that the Lord Protector is Arantigos reborn. While normally such foolishness would be stamped out, the Lord Protector has, after giving serious thought to the idea, decided to embrace it as fact. Is there anyone which can deny that his conquests do not surpass those of Arantigos?
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The Conquest Of Asterion
The minotaurs of Asterion have never truly accepted the authority of the Empire, and have continued to resist our rightful rule for generations. The time has come to remind them that the Empire is the dominant force on Griffonia, and that they would be wise to accept this simple fact.
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Wingbardy Delenda Est
Wingbardy was and is nothing more than an artificial construct created by the Empire. And as punishment for their treachery, Wingbardian identity shall be utterly destroyed. There will no longer be any Wingbardians, only citizens of the Empire.
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Reclaim The Frontier
The old frontier represented the farthest reaches of the Empire, and the time has come to reclaim it. The principalities, knightly orders as well as the territories of the Gryphian Host all rightfully belong to the Empire after all.
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Griffonia's Far Eastern Port
Riaportu is the most economically valuable port within southern Griffonia, and developing it further would most certainly help with developing our naval forces.
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Kosakenland
The Cossacks of the Gryphian Host have proven to be strangely accepting of our authority, and such obedience is to be rewarded. We can allow them some autonomy in exchange for their service in our armies.
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Integrate The Frontier
The frontier, after many months of hard work, is finally ready for its final integration into the wider Empire. When this is finished we will finally have fully reclaimed the borders of the old Empire.
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Operation: Grover II
The old Empire was stopped from further expansion at the borders of the frontier, with even the greatest conquerors being unable to subjugate the Riverlands and the surrounding area. If we can accomplish this herculean task, we will finally have fully surpassed the old Empire.
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Woe To The Vanquished
With the recent capture of Prince Heavenly Snow, an opportunity to break the spirit of Lake City has presented itself. The Prince will be punished harshly for defying the Empire, and the ponies will be reminded of our strength.
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Land For The Veterans
With the Riverlands finally subjugated, we have found ourselves with a large amount of land that needs to be distributed. And what reward could be more fitting for our soldiers than the rights to the very land that they conquered.
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Establish The Reichskommissariats
Managing the Riverlands is an extremely taxing endeavour, and it is proving to be more of a headache than it is worth. By allowing some measure of autonomy, we can at the very least throw this problem over at some other griffon.
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Times Are Changing...
His Majesty has come of age, and must immediately undergo a challenging trial as the students march on the streets and demand reforms. Order must be restored, but it is up to the Emperor to decide how it will be done.
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Hear Them Out
The protesters are right, radical reform is needed now that the Empire has been reunited. The bloated military-industrial complex and wartime quotas have no reason to exist, and the loyal subjects of the Empire deserve to have their voices heard.
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Recall The Reichsarmee
Ever since the protests began the army has been on standby, preparing to step in if any signs of an imminent revolution were to appear. The patrolling soldiers and army vehicles have made our subjects rather uneasy, so now the Emperor has decided to order them to return to their barracks.
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Talk With The Leaders
While the protests started without much organization, the students have flocked behind prominent reformists and democrats with political experience. Many of them were once our enemies, but perhaps reconciliation is in order so we can live together in peace.
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Allow Coverage
So far there has been strict censorship on the news coverage of the protests, both domestically and abroad. This allows for vicious rumours to spread, some even claiming that innocent civilians are being gunned down in Griffenheim. These lies can only be stopped by revealing the truth to all.
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For A Better Tomorrow
The protests remain calm and there is no threat of revolution. Yet nevertheless His Majesty plans to accept most of the demands of the student movement. His motive is not to end the resistance, but to reform the Empire into a more democratic nation that genuinely cares for its subjects.
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Support The Volksfront
The Volksfront has for some years now been a banned political organization, whose members were hounded as republican sympathisers and traitors. Now His Majesty has decided to lift the ban and pardon the members of the party, because the only "crime" they committed was advocating liberty.
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Separate Temples And The State
The influence of the Archonate of Boreas has always been strong in Griffenheim, but this influence kept growing until the line between the Three Temples and the Empire itself became blurry. The Emperor has decreed that this must change, so religious authorities become humble servants of the people.
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Defining The Kaiser's Authority
Ever since Grover I, the Emperor's authority was assumed to be absolute or non-existent, depending on the Emperor. None dared to speak against Grover II in fear of violent death, while everyone conspired against poor Grover V. This fluctuation must end once and for all: Grover VI shall be neither absolute, nor a puppet.
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Forgive And Forget
After the revolution of 978, thousands of political prisoners have languished in detention, and the Imperial reunification only swelled this number with countless prisoners of war and resistance members. Now His Majesty has ordered the immediate pardon and release of those who once saw him as an enemy.
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Unban Regionalist Parties
The regent was determined from the very beginning to make the Empire far more centralized than it had been before, refusing to allow nations such as the Kingdom of Aquileia and the Kingdom of Wingbardy to even exist. But the Emperor says there is no need to be so extreme, and that regionalists aren't rebels but loyal subjects who simply desire more autonomy.
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The Article Of Federalisation
The Empire is too vast to be a unitary, oppressive state. Power must be dispersed from the capital into the numerous regions of the Empire to a reasonable extent. This way every griffon will have their voice heard, either by a local governor or by the Emperor himself, no matter how far away from the capital they live.
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 The Article Of Federalisation
Under the laws known as the Article of Federalisation, the Griffonian Empire has been decentralized. Each province now enjoys some degree of self-governance under a governor who acts as a relay between local communities and the Imperial Court. Far from the chaos of the old feudal system, the federated entities are now ruled with a streamlined modern administration.
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The Imperial Constitution
The Emperor desires to go one step further from simply defining the limits of his powers. He wishes to draft an official constitution for the Empire, first of its kind, which will define new democratic bodies of government to rule alongside the Emperor. It will also introduce something truly groundbreaking: Universal suffrage for all citizens.
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 The Grover Constitution
After much work and consultation, the new imperial constitution has been released. The Basic Law for the Griffonian Reich or Grundgesetz für die Griffonisches Reich is a comprehensive document and a work of compromise with the opposition forces, one that may stand the test of time and will bring about peace in our institutions.
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The First Election
Many in the world cannot believe it to be true: The Empire is preparing to hold its first democratic elections. Not only will a parliament be formed, but local governors will be voted for as well. The conflict between the former liberal Republic and the authoritarian Empire has come to an end, as they have now become one and the same.
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Demilitarise The Economy
The reunification is over. There is no longer a constant need for thousands of rifles and millions of bullets. The largest conflicts have been fought, and the people have suffered long enough from war-time rationing and quotas. The Emperor has officially decreed that the Imperial economy must be returned under civilian control as soon as possible.
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Cap Conscription Terms
During the reunification wars, there was no definite limit on the length of conscription for citizens. While this enabled us to have a large pool of griffonpower to draw from, it did mean that a large portion of the populace was forced to serve in the army for a long time. Now a formal limit of 5 years of service shall be universally introduced.
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Abolish Conscription
To get enough griffonpower for the reunification wars, the Empire had no choice but to force its able-bodied citizens to serve in the army. Now there is no need for such oppression and coercion, and the Empire's population is so vast that volunteers alone could fill the ranks of the army. Therefore His Majesty has decided to end conscription for now.
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Ensure Free Trade
Securing strategic resources by limiting exports and trying our best to make our enemies not prosper by refusing to trade with them was reasonable before. Now, when our enemies are few and our economy is demilitarizing, it is no longer justified. Emperor Grover VI wishes to tear down all barriers on commerce, which will further boost civilian economy.
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A Caring State
The Empire has caused a tremendous amount of suffering and loss of life with the reunification wars. Now it is time to pay back our moral debt and give back to those we have taken from. With increased revenue from a revived civilian economy, we can afford to support those less fortunate in our society, and make sure all our subjects live better lives.
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 A Caring State
Grover VI may rule but he also cares about his subjects. As such, we should stay true to this old Aquileian motto: "Noblesse Oblige". Privilege entails responsibility. In a time, it meant to protect peasants from bandits and wild fires. Now, the peasants have become factory workers and clerks. And so, the old noble responsibility has become to provide and care for them. Funds are now flowing towards hospitals, soup kitchens and charities.
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The Kaiserliche Autobahn
The only accomplishment of Grover V was a railway network connecting most of Herzland. Grover VI wishes to continue in his paw steps except on a much grander scale: a concrete motorway intended for automobiles, which are becoming increasingly common. It will connect every city and town of the vast Empire, but will be worth every Idol spent on it.
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Securing The Future
Imperial education during the regency served two purposes: Eradication of illiteracy and indoctrination of our subjects. Neither are no longer needed. An extensive reform of the curriculum will liberalize the arts and sciences. The students, who used to protest on the streets, will be grateful as we will allow them to think for themselves.
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 The Imperial Education System
Each fledgling in the Empire is now mandated by imperial law to receive an education. Gone are the days where the socialists and radical republicans could teach their lies to illiterate peasants and workers. Now all can inform themselves about the benefits of the Empire.
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Send In The Tanks
These "protesters" are nothing but a potential repeat of 978, possibly paid for by foreign influences who bemoan the resurgent state of our glorious Empire. Having legitimate concerns is acceptable, but attempting to undermine the Emperor's authority is not. It is clear that only force will disperse this rabble.
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Mass Crackdowns
This infestation is worse than we thought. It is not just occuring in Griffenheim, but across the entire Empire! Their numbers grow by the day, and their demands are becoming increasingly radical and unacceptable. The Reichsarmee will have to be mobilised to handle this issue, as quickly as possible.
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Arrest The Students
Emboldened by seditious philosophies, these students who were supposed to be our bright future, that would inherit the order we've fought so bitterly to restore, have turned their back on the Emperor. No doubt they conspire with Republican remnants, or worse. Everycreature who has been involved in this protest must be investigated thoroughly to determine their true motivations.
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Muzzle The Press
The newspapers and radio broadcasts are spreading wild hysteria with their biased reporting, showing us as tyrannical murderers of children while the protesters are being whitewashed and absolved of their crimes. Free speech is a dangerously radical policy that could convince the gullible masses to rise up in revolt. We have no choice but to silence the rabblerousing journalists and promote those who remain loyal.
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The Once And Future Kaiser Of Griffonkind
In spite of everything, tension remains palpable and unrest could very likely continue. The Emperor has decided, after long consultation with his advisers, to implement token reforms that will quell most of the moderate protesters, while ensuring that power remains centralised within the Emperor himself. The line of Grover, of the purest blood and most noble griffon qualities, shall lead us now and forever.
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Reform The Kaiserpartei
Grover V's reign saw an attempt to establish an imperial political party dedicated to furthering the cause and idea of monarchism and autocratic rule outside of the traditional methods of court politics. The attempt fell through but we can learn from their mistakes and build a new and successful Kaiserpartei. Even in upholding tradition, one must learn to use innovative methods.
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Reaffirm The Kaiser's Role
Although the Empire can be proud of its long tradition and just laws, there are some issues that remain unresolved because they were never strictly codified. One of them would be the legal definition of the Emperor's authority, which has varied depending on the ruler and circumstances. To prevent any future misunderstandings or disasters, it will have to be put to the paper.
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Imperial Prerogative
The doctrine of imperial Prerogative or Vorrecht des Kaisers has now been clarified and codified without any room for traitorous interpretation. Briefly paraphrased, it states that the Emperor indeed does not serve but rules and may freely overrule any lower decision.
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Convince The Detractors
Even among those who support the Emperor, there are dissidents. Their grievances are not severe enough to merit punishment, but the Kaiserpartei must project an image of strength and unity. Favours and concessions would be enough to secure their allegiance, while rooting out any ideas of disobedience.
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The New Reichskanzler
The storm is passing and now that we have crushed those foolish cries for democracy, it is time to appoint an official head of government. Many protesters called for such an appointment but we will do so on our own terms and the new Reichskanzler will serve only at the discretion of the Emperor.
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Controlled Opposition
Money changes griffons, this is known. The Emperor's authority cannot be undermined, but a paid opposition, which will give the public an appearance of checks and balances, is the next step in bringing the Empire to a new age. We are certain that the "opposition" will be smart enough to read what we give them, and not attempt to propose radical ideas. Best not to bite the claw that feeds them, after all.
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Permit Regionalism
Even with the modern communication technology we have, the Empire's domains are vast, which means that responses to events are not always as quick as we'd like. However, if we permit regions that are known to be pacified certain autonomies, it would make administering our realm much more straightforward. We are prepared for the protests that will inevitably spring from the troublesome provinces.
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Regional Collaborators
The imperial administration has been reformed with more autonomies awarded to the provinces. Now, from Griffenheim to the furthest corners of the Empire, we can find loyalists to rely on for information and support and all of it in exchange for some token decentralised responsibilities.
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Release The Prisoners
Not all griffons who were imprisoned for inciting insurrection are harbouring true guilt. Some were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time, or were misblamed by their opportunistic enemies. By releasing those whose crimes are non-existent or minuscule, we shall garner the public's goodwill, while the real malcontents remain imprisoned until they repent for their misdeeds.
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Draft A Constitution
Ever since Grover I acquired the Idol of Boreas and formed our Empire, the function of the state has always been organized through various custom, limited laws, precedents and the Emperor's character. It is time to synthesise the spirit of all these old rules and formalize the Griffonian Way of ruling into a constitution. It shall rest on the pillars of Autocracy, Faith and the Griffonian National Spirit.
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The Grover Constitution
The Empire is now governed under the rules established in the Verfassung des Griffonische Reiches. This constitution reaffirms the supremacy of traditional principles and rests on the pillars of Autocracy, Faith and the Griffonian National Spirit.
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A New Empire For A New Age
The Emperor has reshaped his Empire as he desired, and solved the crisis that threatened to end his reign before it had even truly begun. Now there is peace and stability in the Empire once more, and its subjects look forward to a long and prosperous life under the wise guidance of His Majesty. Götter erhalten Grover den Kaiser!
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