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For The Crown!"
A Godly Monarchy!"
A Just Kingdom!"
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Support The President-Marshal
Generals run rampant in the countryside, and our own loyal commanders are powerless to stop them. It seems the Republican Dream may soon come to an end if we are not careful in rooting out this cancer from our nation.
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Plot Against Kemerskai
Alexander Kemerskai has done nothing in the last 30 years but sit in his presidential palace and make speeches while his nation collapses around him. The only way to stop Kemerskai and save our dying republic is to support the generals in the North in a military coup against his failure of a government.
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A Couple Choice Assassinations
Many new commanders are still loyal to Kemerskai. This cannot do! We must dispose of these bootlickers through any means possible, cementing the power of Generals Rosewing and Suntail.
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Support From The Natives
We should seek support from the natives who have suffered the worst under the regime of Kemerskai. Their monarchy was overthrown and their people are given little representation in the Herzlander-dominated government. The generals may also be Herzlanders, but at least we care about the common Cloudburian!
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Bring In The Monarchist Exiles
There are still griffons who support the Duchy of Cloudbury that formerly ruled over these lands. While most of our supporters disagree with this, we're sure with vague promises of restoring monarchy we can win over many loyalists to House Plumenjar.
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Into Lostgate
Soon, the Republican traitors will be driven out of Lostgate, the northernmost town in the republic and bastion of native rule. With our ties to the exiled monarchists and support among the natives, we can easily secure this point.
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Secure Windford
Windford is perhaps our strongest position in the North. However, there are still griffons there that support the rule of the NRP. With a single strike, we can remove these disturbances and overwhelm the local government.
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Move South
Now that Kemerskai's local governments have been overthrown in the north, we can focus on moving south. Our armies will surely crush any governments in our way. Let them know that Cloudbury is next.
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Deals With The Fascists
The Griffonian National Revolutionary Front was once one of the organizations that allied with our President-Marshal in the battle against monarchism in Griffonia. Now, we are facing another decadent, oligarchic government, that the fascists certainly oppose. Utilizing Suntail's ties with them, we can gain them as loyal allies in our fight.
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Sway The Old Guard
The Old Guard is surely fed up with Kemerskai's consistent inability to achieve revolution, so much so that many have fallen into pacifism and conservatism. If we are to challenge the Cloudbury government, we must rally forces skeptical of our incompetent President-Marshal. From conservatism we will breed the ultranationalism of Suntail and the monarchism of Rosewing.
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Secure Northern Armouries
Our rebellion may have the griffonpower, but Kemerskai's forces have higher quality weapons and tactics. Since we virtually control the North anyway, we should fully secure Northern armouries.
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The Battle For Cloudbury
Now that our movement has consolidated the North, it is time to strike at the decadent regime of President-Marshal Kemerskai, and restore order to the Griffonian Republic. Using Rosewing's connections in the monarchist movement and Suntail's in underground ultranationalist organizations, it is time to declare open revolt against Kemerskai's administration.
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Reform the Military
Our Military has held onto too much local power for long enough. No more! An effort to reform and rehabilitate our military staff will hopefully stop these practices and prevent further escalation.
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Republican Military Academy
A first step towards rehabilitation of our military staff is the construction of our own Military Academy. It will require time, effort and resources, but the prospects are promising.
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 Cloudbury Military Academy
The following will happen when selecting the focus:
Building a Military Academy
We have invested a lot of our funds and expertise in building a new military academy to train the republican heroes of tomorrow. This will hurt our other construction projects for a little while.
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Foreign Instructors
We are not the only ones in Griffonia who try to stand against Monarchy and Dictatorship. By inviting foreign military instructors and experts, we could learn much about how to build a modern army.
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Necessary Army Reforms
Our soldiers are there to protect us all, and as such we must ensure only those who are up for the task are allowed to join the ranks. A higher level of military standards will ensure that our Ranks are filled with able-bodied griffons, even if there are less of them overall.
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 Reformed Military
We have raised the standards for our military. Although we might have been desperate to accept any griffon into our ranks before, we cannot afford to be so lax anymore. The reputation of our military and by extension, the entire Republic, is at stake. Therefore, only the most intelligent and healthy griffons may now serve. This should help with ensuring the success of any future operations.
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New Republican Officers
The first graduates of our academy are now ready to take up their posts. No longer will the old guard dominate our staff. A new generation shall take up the torch.
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Defense Skill: 2 Planning Skill: 2 Logistics Skill: 2
Defense Skill: 1 Planning Skill: 1 Logistics Skill: 1
Defense Skill: 2 Planning Skill: 2 Logistics Skill: 2
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Ensuring Popular Legitimacy
Many in the High Command see our attempt at reform as a form of betrayal against our old guard. We must deal with these conspiracy theorists at once, else they might spread distrust among our troops.
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Tour The Countryside
The President-Marshal is an excellent speaker. He will tour our nation to rekindle the Republican Spirit of our people, especially the commoners in the North, who have been swayed by vicious generals who care little for the plight of the people. They must be reminded of the Republican cause!
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Remove The Warlords
The time has come to deal with the most senior members of the old guard. These corrupt, disloyal, griffons will be removed from their posts, so that they can no longer threaten the Republic in Cloudbury.
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The following will bypass the focus:
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A New Army
We have succeeded in our great campaign of reform and we stand triumphant over our domestic crisis. There are still many problems and things to deal with on the horizon, but the Republic will prevail. Always.
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Reformed Military
We have raised the standards for our military. Although we might have been desperate to accept any griffon into our ranks before, we cannot afford to be so lax anymore. The reputation of our military and by extension, the entire Republic, is at stake. Therefore, only the most intelligent and healthy griffons may now serve. This should help with ensuring the success of any future operations.
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A New Chain Of Command
With new Generals and the same old military bureaucracy and chain of command, we run the risk of turning our new blood into corrupt generals, yet again. This must not be allowed to happen, and a reform is desperately needed.
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 Reformed Chain of Command
We have reformed the military bureaucracy and chain of command to be more sensible for the new millennium. This will help us to easier promote based on merit. Getting a lot of the paperwork out of the way has the added benefit that we can use controversial orders without filling in 10 forms first.
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Loyalty to the Revolution
The fire of Revolution burns inside every griffon, and our dream of a Republic fills their minds. A single griffon's mind can change, but our dream will not. For the Republic!
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 A Modern Army
The dream of the Republic burns in the heart of every griffon and the army is the embodiment of that dream. We will fight for justice and freedom. As long as a single Republican still draws breath, the Republic still marches on. As long as a single claw can hold a gun, we will fight for our ideals!
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Loyalty to the President
The Generalissimo has lead us valiantly thus far, away from the yoke of the Empire. All eyes and hearts turn towards our proud President-Marshal!
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 A Loyal Army
The army knows who broke the chains of Imperial oppression. They know who led us north, snatching hope from the jaws of defeat. It was none other than our valiant, President-Marshal. Now that they have been reformed and reminded of their duty, they will follow him to victory. We will walk through fire for President Kemerskai, all so we can see his dream live!
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Republican Victory
We have emerged victorious against the generals, and now, it is time to truly reform our Republic into its rightful state, whether that be with the left opposition or the democratic remnants. The time has come to rebuild and revive our movement.
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A Modern Army
The dream of the Republic burns in the heart of every griffon and the army is the embodiment of that dream. We will fight for justice and freedom. As long as a single Republican still draws breath, the Republic still marches on. As long as a single claw can hold a gun, we will fight for our ideals!
 Risk of Famine
With our current state of affairs, we might soon run out of food to eat.
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Placate the Generals
Reforming our disloyal military apparatus is of no use. Considering the circumstances, it would be best to bribe and placate our High command, as to ensure their temporary Loyalty. We can deal with their disloyal attitude later, surely.
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Placate Suntail
General Suntail and his personal band of thieves and bandits have only sprung up due to our firing of him from his post in 1003. If we offer him concessions in exchange for his loyalty, he would surely be a vital ally to the Republic - as he was during the Revolution and the Long March.
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Some Coins In The Right Places
Suntail always wants to get the most out of a situation, and even though we have the superior military force, he is still asking for concessions. He demands tribute and money from the government in exchange for service in the future and the lives he has lost in the North during his campaign. In the name of peace, unfortunately, we shall have to provide.
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 Bribes for Obedience
We have chosen to placate Suntail with a hefty sum of money and resources. Now the rest of us will have to work harder to replenish this loss.
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Amnesty For The Raiders
The last of Suntail's demands are for all of his griffons to gain an amnesty. We shall agree to this for all except the worst of the worst, whom Suntail has promised to deal with himself.
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 Unruly Army
The army we have inherited is the remnant of the old republic, along with the hopefuls, idealists and outcasts from the old Empire. Almost all soldiers have become loyal once more, and although there is still some insubordination, the end is finally in sight.
Unruly Army
The army we have inherited is the remnant of the old republic, along with the hopefuls, idealists and outcasts from the old Empire. Due to recent concessions the military is beginning to fall in line, however much work remains to be done. |
Placate Rosewing
General Rosewing is a popular General, and unlike Suntail, he has been in the North under orders for a long time. With his forces including natives and monarchists, along with old guards unhappy with Kemerskai, Rosewing has a scary amount of power and support. We must address this issue.
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Deal With The Monarchists
The worst of Rosewing's soldiers, his monarchist stalwarts loyal only to the failed Plumenjar Dynasty, must be removed to ensure the integrity and loyalty of his troops. With the monarchists gone, we can then turn to the actual soldiers - most of whom fought and died in the revolution for our great republic. They must be reminded what they are truly fighting for.
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 Removing Troublesome Soldiers
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The Worst is Over
Rosewing and Suntail are now resuming their duties as generals of the Republic, and their armies have left the Northern countryside for Cloudbury. With the army pacified, we can now move on to greater, better, things.
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Demand Their Oaths
We have made staggering concessions to Rosewing and Suntail, and now, it is time for them to bend the knee to the President-Marshal and swear on the tricolour never again to engage in such barbaric actions.
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Republican War Propaganda
Rosewing and his soldiers must be reminded of what they are truly fighting for. The yoke of the Empire, which we have freed ourselves from, must never return to our land, and the soldiers will ensure that this stays true. For the Republic!
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Lift The National Revolutionary Ban
The Griffonian National Revolutionary Front, banned in 1003 for a terrorist attack on Cloudbury, has allied with reactionary generals and now poses a serious threat to our government. Legalizing them and granting concessions will make sure they never threaten our great nation again.
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Crisis Averted
The cogs have started moving again and the armies of Rosewing and Suntail are back under our control. This is a great day, and we now look forward to see what shall become of us yet. Our Future awaits us.
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A Loyal Army
The army knows who broke the chains of Imperial oppression. They know who led us north, snatching hope from the jaws of defeat. It was none other than our valiant, President-Marshal. Now that they have been reformed and reminded of their duty, they will follow him to victory. We will walk through fire for President Kemerskai, all so we can see his dream live!
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A Civilian Government
Our dream of a Republic must not be swept under the table. A legitimate, working Government is the only way, a Government of the people!
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Bolster The Left-NRP
Years ago, before Kemerskai suspended the constitution, the Socialist People's Party fought alongside the Republicans in pursuit of a greater Griffonia. They were right - the only true way to achieve harmony is through a socialist democracy that gives workers peace, land, and bread.
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Appease the Natives
The natives of Cloudbury have a foreign religion, foreign customs, and foreign ideologies to the Heartlanders who originally launched the revolution. This must not stand - the Cloudburians must be elevated to the same positions as the Heartlanders - at least, we will promise them as such for political support.
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 The Language Issue
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Legacy of the Socialist People's Party
The Socialist People's Party was a party instrumental to the creation of the Republic and its principles, allying with Kemerskai against the monarchists of the South. While some members fled to Skynavia with the party's leader, Asper Sickleclaw, many socialists in the Republic did not leave for Skynavia, and could be swayed to our cause.
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Support From the Worker's Councils
Our socialist movement needs support, and what better base of power than the peasants and workers of the countryside, who will serve as the new beacons of the Second Griffonian Revolution.
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The Vote Of No Confidence
Although Alexander Kemerskai was the harbinger of the revolution that created this great Republic, he is no longer fit to occupy the presidential office. With his woeful policy during the constitutional crisis, he almost doomed our nation and destroyed any hope of a socialist republic. Kemerskai will be able to retire to a picturesque home near the sea, and a new president will be declared.
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Order In The Party, Order In The Republic
The political turmoil following the impeachment of Kemerskai has left our nation and especially our party in chaos. We must remedy this and restore order in the North, where banditry and warlordism have only risen since the creation of a socialist government. We must also decide the fate of the traitorous NRP-Right.
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State Bilingualism
From now on, every important government document will be written in both Cloudburian and Herzlander, with additional options for Wingbardian and Aquileian texts. While this will take much effort, it will eventually reunify our shattered populace and allow the ruling Herzlander minority to finally connect with the Cloudburian majority.
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To Bring the Revolution For Peace
We must strike against the evils of monarchy and reaction, and bring the revolution to the despotic lands of the Griffonian Empire. For the Republic! For Socialism! For President Astler!
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Attempt Bandit Rehabilitation
The bandits in the countryside are merely doing what they need to do to survive in the jungle law of capitalism. Cracking down on them is foolhardy, when we can increase benefits and bring basic necessities to the region, making sure that banditry never happens again.
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Justice Above All
The notion that bandits are somehow worthy of rehabilitation is laughable. Is it not the bandits who looted our cities? Sacked our farms? Did unspeakable things to our people? Just because a bandit may have had a tough upbringing does not excuse him of a crime. We must send in the army and deal with this threat.
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A Pact With Sunglider
Sunglider and the Harmonists did not openly criticize the NRP-Left after Kemerskai's expulsion, and our movements both stand for the same principles: democracy, liberty, and prosperity. We are glad to welcome the harmonists into our government, and to brave the coming storm together - united in friendship and labour.
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Widespread Land Reform
The only way to remove the serious risk of famine in our nation is to give the farms and land back to the people, and remove the capitalist exploitation that has occured. By redistributing land and food, our famine will disappear in no time.
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Cooperative Economics
Socialism is compatible with both markets and democracy. We will give self management of factories to workers, allowing them to compete within a market system but also own the fruits of their labour through a cooperative system. Worker's self-management shall bring about fair redistribution of profits within the capitalist system.
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Worker's Self Management
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Centralize the Republic
The Republic suffers from severe decentralization, especially in the North. Activity should be centralized around the city of Cloudbury, and local autonomies should be curtailed in favor of a powerful unitary state. Decentralization between North and South brought the bandit problem, and we must make sure it never happens again..
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End The Personality Cult
The cult of personality surrounding Kemerskai must be destroyed. There is no reason that he should be revered as the founder of our republic, when he almost led it to death with his authoritarian measures.
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Entrench The Councils
Worker's organization is one of the cornerstones of a socialist society. Unions, cooperatives, and collectives should be encouraged, and groups of workers should have representation in our government. Besides, it doesn't hurt to have political assistance from all these loyal organizations...
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Strengthened Worker's Councils
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A Proper Police Force
For too long bands of bandits and thieves have dominated and terrorised the countryside. No more! A new and proper Police Force will make short work of all these criminals.
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Secure the Countryside
Though it might seem extreme to some, the Police alone may not be able to clamp down on the issue of banditry in time. Reserves of the Army shall be redirected to aid them in this cause to pacify and secure the land.
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Appoint Civilian Ministers
We are a State with an army, not the other way around. As such, our officials will be selected from civilians. Military staff belongs in the military, not the government!
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 Cabinet Reshuffle
We have gone through with our intention to modernise the cabinet, replacing several military griffons with civilian experts. We have a window of opportunity to hire the advisors we need.
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Establish the Sunglider Cabinet
Schnabel Sunglider was Vice President from 995 to 1003, and while Heinrich Kingfeather has done a fine job during the last few years, Sunglider is what our country truly needs. The Griffonian Republic shall enshrine our dreams and aspirations of a global Pan-Griffonia as our first and foremost goal, and everything else must be classified as a secondary objective. The Republic must never fall!
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Expand Military Production
If we are to finish the revolution and retake Griffenheim, we must build up our arms industry considerably. The civilian sphere is unimportant.
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Teach the Herzlander Dialect
With most Griffons in positions of power speaking the Herzlander Dialect, it would be in our best interest to teach said dialect in every school in the country, eventually phasing out the Cloudburian language from government operations until Griffenheim is liberated - and Cloudbury is given greater autonomy.
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 Speak Herzlander Campaign
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Expand The NRP Welfare Programme
Kemerskai's welfare programs, although they made great strides during the Revolution of 978, have not been updated and expanded for the modern age. The Sunglider government has proposed a sweeping plan to overhaul our government spending, with increased focus on encouraging living wages for the people of the Republic and our great soldiers.
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 Sunglider Welfare Reforms
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Mandatory Bilingualism for State Officials
Most state officials don't even know Cloudburian, and can't interact with more than half of the country. To rectify this, we must require mandatory bilingualism for state officials, senators, and civil servants. No exceptions.
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Defensive Foreign Policy
Defense is the best form of offense. To safeguard the dream, we must not rush foolhardily into Girffenheim. Rather, we must fortify the border and create international alliances to stand up to the monarchist menace.
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To Defend The Dream
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End The NRP Welfare Programme
The government has been spending too much on both the military and welfare. It is frivolous that the government would drive themselves into debt to pursue another failed invasion of Griffenheim.
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Government Spending Slashed
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Bring Natives Into the Party
The NRP has been traditionally hostile toward natives and their organizations due to their "inherent monarchist bias". This position is unfounded in reality, and it is necessary that we encourage natives to join the party. The Herzlander majority must end!
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War Propaganda Campaign
"Do YOU want to see Cloudbury in ruins? In the clutches of the monarchist traitors who would sack our cities, slaughter our people, and indoctrinate our children? If you don't, and value your allegiance to the Republic that has given us democracy and liberty, then enlist today at your nearest recruiting station!"
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 Broad War Propaganda Campaign
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Everything For The Dream
There is no greater service to the Republic than fighting in its military to secure the nation against the whims of monarchists! All able-bodied griffons should fight for liberty, for the only other option is death!
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Liberty or Death!
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Feed the Hungry
We cannot claim to be a government of the people if the people are starving in the streets. The present crisis must be dealt with swiftly. Food for the people!
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Maintain the Kingfeather Cabinet
Vice President Heinrich Kingfeather has done a fine job so far. While other ministers can be reshuffled, it is imperative that we keep Kingfeather in his position. Realism and pragmatism will dictate our policies and decisions, and our dream of a Griffonian Republic is second in line, only.
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Focus On Civilian Industry
The government must allocate resources to the civilian sphere, and build up our industry and infrastucutre, instead of building up our military for war.
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Parliamentary Elections
It is time to hold regional elections to have the people decide on who should lead the administrative businesses in their states. The people shall govern themselves again, and the suspension of 986 shall be rectified.
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Restore the Constitution
We suspended the constitution in our darkest hour, but now it is time to bring it back. The People will see the legitimacy of our government. The Republic will never fall!.
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 Constitution Restored
The Constitution of the Griffon Republic guaranteed the rights of every citizen. Many griffons died so that all may benefit from the freedoms it provided. But when we marched north, the constitution regrettably had to be suspended to deal with the crisis. No longer! We have reinstated the constitution, promising that our state will uphold the values of the Revolution. True freedom is within our grasp.
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Enforce Martial Law
Though the situation has stabilised for now, we are far from a stable and domestically safe state. For this reason, the President-Marshal will declare Martial law, in order to safeguard our Republican principles in the face of domestic opposition.
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Pacify the Countryside
This banditry has gone on for far too long. The Army will step in and pacify the Countryside, with deadly force if needed.
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Anti-Banditry Tactics
The Army's progress has been severely hindered by restrictions and appeals. We must allow them to do whatever it takes in order to stop these terrorists!
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Take Matters Into Our Own Claws
The Republic is weak and inefficient. We must intervene using emergency powers and save it from the bureaucracy and instability that has engulfed it in recent years.
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Try The Traitors
These pesky, disgusting traitors must be brought to justice. The establishment of military courts will ensure these criminals are dealt with swiftly and without hesitation. Never again will they harm our populace!
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Watch The Socialist NRP
The threat of another incident and revolution like that of 986 might be limited today, but it is always possible. While the Left-NRP might not pose too big of a threat to us, it is clear that they harbor no love for the Republican dream. These griffons must be watched for any illegal activity, regardless of any legality. Safeguarding against another socialist revolution comes before the privacy of traitors.
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Continue Parliament Suspension
The constitution is suspended, yet the parliament still exists - with some even speaking out against our declaration of martial law. If we are to eliminate government inefficiency, we must suspend the parliament and take matters into our own claws.
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Parliament Suspended
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Protect the Trade Routes
We sit at a trade centre between the north and south. Based on this we must ensure the safety of all trade routes, in order to keep all of the wealth flowing in and out of our nation safely.
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Safe Trade Routes
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Conscript the Rural Populace
What would stop peasants from defending our Republic, I wonder? They simply haven't been handed a rifle for service, yet. We must draft and draw recruits from the vast pool of peasants within our borders.
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Military Roads Program
Our Army must be ensured safe and quick travel throughout the country. As such, additional roads must be built, so that all the necessary Equipment and troops can be transported.
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Intervene in the Economy
The state must intervene into the economy and expand industrial centers. The government before us was weak, and failed to industrialise the north, which is now in a state of chaos.
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Militarize and Mobilize
We need to militarize our nation if we are to defend against the Empire, which will eventually strike North. Forts, military factories, war propaganda - all must be implemented to save our nation from the monarchist threat.
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The Revolution Secured
Our nation is saved. It is industrialized, free of communist and bandit traitors, and united under the common cause of the Republic. Stability reigns in the Republic, and now, we can begin to face the world, and seek better, greater prospects.
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Enforce the Herzlander Dialect
Those living in the North, the wretched Cloudburians who hold onto their wretched traditions and cultures, must be civilized and integrated into the Republic. We must enforce our dialect so they can understand our culture and our officials.
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Enforcing the Herzlander Dialect
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Ration Out the Food
Food is a valuable resource. A well-fed peasant is a happy peasant, and happy peasants don't cause trouble. The public must be handed additional food rations.
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The Finishing Touches
Our industry is still behind that of other nations. This cannot be if we wish to realise our ambitions. We must take the final measures to reform into a truly modern and industrial society on par with the rest of the Griffonian continent.
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Banking Reform
We are to embark on a great bank reform, in order to fix much of our collapsed financial system. This will help ensure that our Nation and people can prosper.
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A Self-Sufficient Economy
Our nation's citizens should no longer be in poverty due to the issues of the former Duchy of Cloudbury! We must be self-sufficient, unlike the previous Duchy, and farm, mine, and work for ourselves.
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Cloudbury Education Initiative
The CEI, also known as the Cloudbury Education Initiative, is a new program perfected by the President-Marshal and his closest advisors. The program will eradicate illiteracy in the North of the Republic, especially where the native population is a large majority.
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Expand Northern Schools
As part of the CEI, we will open up more schools in order to increase our nation's education and literacy level. The North is a perfect place for these schools, with many Northern natives lacking the ability to read due to constant warlordism and the legacy of the Duchy of Cloudbury.
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Illiterate No Longer
With the CEI almost finished, every Griffon in our great nation will soon be able to read, write, and do simple arithmetic. Our new schools will teach history, science, and war from Cloudbury to Winghagen to Lostgate, and our nation will stand as a beacon of knowledge and light in an ever-darkening world.
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Squark Industrial Centre
The City of Squark has seen some rapid industrialisation over the last year. With additional government funds, this could be sped up even further to create a true Centre of Industry.
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Agricultural Mechanisation
Through implementing modern mechanisation methods in our Agriculture, we can drastically increase the efficiency of our farmers, thus allowing for a better and greater harvest and a larger food supply.
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 Mechanised Agriculture
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Connect North And South
The warlord problem can perhaps most be attributed to our poor handling of regional unity, measures that alienated natives from the government and allowed anti-government sentiment to rise. Formalizing the railroads between North and South will make sure this never happens again.
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Large-Scale Military Development
Now that warlordism has been extinguished from the countryside, it is time to once again begin military and industrial development. While the Empire begins their large-scale projects of militarization and mobilization, we should do the same, to both pacify militarist elements in the nation and prepare for the final struggle.
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Resources In The North
The north of the Cloudbury region has been critically under-utilized by both our government and the previous Duchy of Cloudbury. Steel and chromium must be developed in the north, lest we have a critical mineral shortage on our claws.
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Revitalize Winghagen
The port and factory down of Winghagen was once a critical area of military and industrial importance during the days of Cloudbury and the early Republic. Due to our current conditions, we must further revitalize Winghagen to suit our modern level of development. Winghagen shall once again become a crowning jewel of the Cloudbury region!
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Auferstanden Aus Ruinen
With all the hardships we have faced in this cold and alien land, it is almost magical that we have been able to rebuild our economy to the levels of the modern states of Griffonia and even Equus. We have risen from the ruins which once characterized our economy and government, and a true economic miracle is at claw!
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Risen From Ruins
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Natural Riches
Here in the North, we have many unused deposits of natural materials that we are only now taking advantage of. We can throw some money towards these mines to expand our mechanisation effort to mining, as well.
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Live Long and Prosper
Through lots of reform, we have overcome our time of National Crisis. No longer do our people starve or beg for money. With full employment and a growing Industry, our Nation is now stronger than ever before. Our People will live long and prosper!
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The Squark School For Science
The CEI program has been a resounding success, so far! All over our Country, illiteracy levels are dropping. In this spirit, we have opened our own national college in the industrial city of Squark. Already, many griffons have applied to join. We have come quite far, indeed.
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As our education program blossoms, we have seen fit to construct another grand college, the Institute of Applied Sciences in Cloudbury. It will be our new Research and Development centre and will greatly increase our research capacities.
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We must give our youths the finest Griffonian mathematicians and engineers as their teachers! We will surely put these great minds to good use. They will no doubt serve both our nation and our youth.
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New Computing Technologies
The Institute's Department of Electronics has returned some good results to us in terms of engineering. Funding them further could really support our research efforts.
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A New Dawn
"I do as the President-Marshal of the Griffonian Republic hereby declare that we are entering a new dawn! A new age! A new life! Three cheers for the Republic!"
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The Griffon Tutelage
In order to consolidate our new dawn for the Republic we must first ensure the security of our government and people. Nothing can be done if we overextend ourselves. We must be ready. And so, we shall stay vigilant under the watch of the President-Marshal, for as long as necessary.
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The Task Ahead
The Republic must not sit idle while villains roam these lands, enslaving their people and robbing them of their liberty and freedom. We must prepare for our ultimate task: Returning home to Griffenheim, at last!
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The Republican Pact
Griffons all over Griffonia wish to rid the land of the Monarchy just as we do. They are our allies and friends. We shall make an effort to befriend them and have them join us in our great effort of liberation of the continent.
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Princess Celestia and Equestria are long time supporters of freedom and liberty. With our new political system in place, they might consider supporting us directly.
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Republican Volunteer Corps
There are other nations around the world who wish to join us in the Republican revolution. If a revolution arises in a monarchist country, we should do anything we can to support them.
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Propaganda On Every Corner
Many griffons in this country still want to keep the nation contained in the North to wither away and fall to an eventual invasion. They should be convinced otherwise.
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Reconcile with the North
The Socialists to our north, while not a true democracy, were once a part of the Republican movement. It's high time to put our differences behind us so we can focus on the true enemy.
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The Communists to the north are a danger to our northern border and should be treated as such. They cannot be reasoned with, and only a swift strike will secure our northern flank.
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Deal with the Communist Legacy
The Communists that used to rule this land did not give their people any real liberty. We will show them what true freedom feels like. For the Republic!
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An End To Vedina
The Monarchy to our West, while it claims to be "harmonic" in nature, is still an aristocratic, noble state, with little democracy and rights for the common-folk. Their people will be liberated - for the Republic!
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The Whitetail Expedition
The region of Whitetail to the east has a significant Republican movement, yearning to escape the yoke of [MNC.GetLeader] and join us in our struggle. It falls to us to liberate those griffons!
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Integrate Whitetail
With Whitetail free and under control of the Republican Army, the local Republican movements shall be consolidated to create a local government of Whitetail - now, and integral part of the Republic.
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Integrate Vedina
While Vedina speaks an incoherent language and continues to hold the values of monarchy and reaction dear, we must integrate them into the Republic, whatever trouble it may be.
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Finish the Revolution
Now it is time, Comrades! Our Dream of a Griffonian Republic will be made real today, as our march on Griffenheim commences. Forward, everyone! Towards peace and prosperity!
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Tricolour Over Griffenheim
It is done! Griffenheim is ours and the despotic, oppressive Empire has been beaten! Three cheers for our successful revolution and liberation! Hoorah!
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Contingency Plans
As a bulwark of Freedom and Liberty, and surrounded by many who would wish to eliminate these very values, we must prepare ourselves for the inevitable struggle to defend ourselves. We must be prepared for everything. The Republic will not fall!
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Fortify the Feathisian Border
Feathisia is the closest Imperial Duchy to our nation. If the Empire is to attack us, it would be in our best interest to fortify the area.
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Militarize the North
We should focus industry in the north, where the Imperials will not be able to reach them. This would help industrialize an impoverished region and protect our vital military industry.
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Defend the Dream
The tyrants in Griffenheim will attack at any minute. We must defend our nation, and counter attack the coming hordes of Imperial troops. Then, we must strike at the heart of the Imperial lands, and bring a greater future for all griffons.
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The Necessary Measure
If we are to liberate the people of the Herzland, who are enslaved by the largest and most resurgent empire since Grover II, we must move to establish a national emergency. Every griffon, every factory, every gun will be used to defend our Republic from the imperial menace. The President-Marshal must consolidate his own power, and continue martial law, so that we can save our Republic.
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The Three Principles of the Griffons
With our political situation back in order, we can now begin to focus on what truly makes our nation special by embracing our three basic principles.
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Liberty
The first value of the Republic is Liberty. The Freedom of speech, the right of free travel and more. All of these rights must be granted to our citizens, at once.
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Guarantee Freedoms
By guaranteeing the individual freedom of all citizens, we can make sure that they feel a great love for their nation and its government.
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Support the Press
The Press, while posing a potential threat to our government, can cause a great deal of patriotic fervour inside every griffon. We must ally with the Press to ensure patriotism remains high.
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Democracy
The second value of the republic is Democracy. Free Elections and a government elected by the People is what we shall embrace. A Government by the people, for the people.
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New Institutions
Expanding the government using our new, much larger budget will allow for more public Institutions to be established. With increased capabilities and effectiveness, we will be able to serve the people better than before.
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Prepare for General Elections
The Preparations for the first Griffonian General Elections are already underway. Parties and politicians are campaigning all across the country in an attempt to gain the fervour of the voters.
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Fate Of The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor, Grover VI, is only a child, but he cannot be excused for the crimes of his dynasty, regent, and Empire. While execution is off the table, he cannot be allowed to remain in Griffenheim with all his titles and powers. We could liberate him as a free citizen, or perhaps exile him. I heard Equestria is quite nice this time of year...
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...And The House Of Kemerskai
House Kemerskai is still alive, and should be judged independently of the rest of the nobility. Kemerskai shall visit the Baron, August Kemerskai, his nephew, to decide the fate of House Kemerskai.
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Fate Of The Scheming Nobility
Unlike Grover VI, most of the nobility participated in the foiling of the Revolution of 978, such as the Duchess of Strawberry, Gabriela Eagleclaw. Their crimes cannot be forgiven like we would the Child-Emperor's - they shall be stripped of their titles, or stripped of their lives.
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While we have no problem with the organized faith of Griffonia itself, the Archonate has become even more corrupt and vile in recent years. We must reshuffle the three Archons and their positions, to make sure they are not Imperial lackeys.
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The First Election
The Election has come. A truly historic moment for all of us. Now we only need to await the results...
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President Sunglider
Schnabel Sunglider has won the elections, and Kemerskai's legacy shall undoubtedly be preserved. Liberty, democracy, and prosperity will guide his every step as he works to build a pan-griffonian state that will stand the test of time.
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Harmony With Republican Characteristics
Modern harmonic ideology is based off the despotic monarchy of Equestria, which while it guarantees rights to the people, has no true national democratic system, only elected local mayorships. The three principles of the NRP are incompatible with modern harmony, so we will build a new, greater harmonic system - one of liberty, prosperity, and democracy.
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Welfare For The Griffons
Welfare, liberty, and harmony will be given to all griffons on the continent! Each griffon will live in prosperity, with homes, food, and wealth for all!
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Sunglider's New Deal
Sunglider has proposed an innovative plan to create jobs and infrastructure. Numerous government programs will be created to employ workers, which will in turn create public works and infrastructure. This will both improve our nation's civilian industry and unemployment. It's a win-win!
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Nationalize Imperial Monopolies
Imperial oligarchs owned staggering amounts of wealth, with acres and acres of farmland and hundreds of factories in their claws. We must nationalize these to put them under the control of the state, where we will then manage them effectively.
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The Welfare State
Our economy is one never seen before in Griffonia - a social-democratic, capitalist economy that both encourages free-market competition and saves our griffons from the worst inequalities of unregulated capitalism. There is no doubt that this new age of social programs and government intervention will bring a new dawn to Griffonia.
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Communists, democratic socialists, liberals and conservatives are all united in our National Republican Party. With Griffonia unified and the party beginning to split, our branch of the party must unify our fractured political system before our coalition falls into chaos.
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Fascists and radical socialists were often ostracized from our republic, and organizations such as the Griffonian National Revolutionary Front and the United Socialist Revolutionary Front were even banned! We must rectify this error of Kemerskai, and fully legalize freedom of speech and association for all political associations, even anti-democratic ones.
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Too many harmonist nations sit calmly, trying to reform peacefully, when reality sets in and destroys their dream. The boots of marching soldiers might trample over most harmonist regimes, but not ours! Every griffon will bear a rifle to protect democracy, and charge into the lands of any dictatorship that would resist our rule.
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War propaganda was pulled off the streets after our victory against the Empire. Last I checked, there were still nations in Griffonia that followed monarchism. Time to put those posters back up, and stand vigilant against the monarchist threat!
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Our struggle is not yet over, and there are still griffonian nations under the rule of monarchy. Industry needs to be up-to-date and mobilized to secure victory against these threats to our freedom. All organizations should be allowed to participate in democracy - provided they are not overtly monarchist, of course.
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We must implement total war. Every last griffon will be conscripted. Every last worker will be producing military equipment for the good of the republic and harmony. We will not rest until all of Griffonia is brought under the shining light of our harmonic, republican democracy!
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Prepare For The Southern Thrust
The time has come to end Griffonian slavery, and bring about a better world in birth for all our people. In the name of Boreas, in the name of liberty, in the name of democracy, we will succeed in this holy task to bring all of Griffonia under our wing, or die trying.
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Consolidating USRF Rule
The forces of the Socialist Republic of Skynavia have taken over the Griffonian Republic. They have liberated our people and freed our peasants and proletariat. We must consolidate our new regime and build a greater Cloudbury, claw-in-claw with the Skynavians.
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Moe Sparrowsbane is a staunch internationalist and loyalist to Skynavia, being one of the main members in the revolt against the Griffonian Republic. He is dedicated to collectivization, socialism, and the proletariat, although many have criticized his authoritarian measures and willingness to purge dissidents.
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A democratic socialist and former stalwart of the Repbulic, many believe that allowing Rikard Astler to become chairgriffon would lessen Republican resistance and increase cooperation with older Republican elements. However, many claim that Astler is not a true socialist and that he would tolerate the forces of capitalism and reactionary ideology in Cloudbury.
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The three principles of the Griffonian Republic were once "Liberty, Democracy, and Prosperity", but Kemerskai never established those principles. We should establish greater versions of these principles, through the light of socialism!
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The Principle Of Socialist Prosperity
The first principle of the Republic was Prosperity. Unfortunately, they did not actually grant prosperity to their citizens, only giving them token welfare benefits. We shall not grant workers useless welfare and social benefits - as we shall give them something greater - the means of production themselves!
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If we are to aid our Skynavian liberators in the Great Patriotic War against the Empire, we must build up our military strength and produce more military weapons. The Griffonian Empire stands at our borders, along with Feathisia, waiting to destroy our socialist dream, and we must fight against them!
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Reborn Under The Wing Of Skynavia
No longer do the failures of Kemerskai and the Republic haunt us. Socialism has been established in Cloudbury, and the old three principles have been reforged in the light of socialism. The proletariat of Cloudbury now stand united as one, against all forms of reactionary ideology and capitalism! Three cheers for the Socialist Republics of Cloudbury and Skynavia!
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Workers are entitled to the fruits of their labour! We must expand and create more industrial collectives so that workers can truly feel equal and free in our just, socialist, society.
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The second principle of the Republic was Liberty. According to the Republic, its government had "freedom of speech" and "freedom of association", yet it commenced massive crackdowns on communist groups after the suspension of the constitution. We shall give the workers of the Republic true liberty, under socialism!
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Even though the Republic claimed to be a government that supported the rights of the proletariat against the oligarchs and nobles, they have failed to do so, and let the warlords in the North control much of the farmland. Now that we have control of this land, we should redistribute and collectivize it.
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Workers must organize and stand together as one against the forces of capitalism and reactionary ideology. Workers councils will be formed to allow the proletariat to participate in government directly.
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The third principle of the Republic was Democracy. This is perhaps the most outlandish claim of the Republic, as it never truly had democracy. Kemerskai suspended the constitution after the Long March, abolishing free elections for President. Their government also never gave workers democracy and self-management in their factories, something that is crucial to a people's society.
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For some reason, Republicans, liberals, and conservatives are unhappy with our socialist government. We need to strike against the Resistance before things get out of claw!
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Those of the Griffonian Republic have always been open to socialist ideals - and before they suspended the constitution, they even ruled in coalition with the United Socialist Revolutionary Front of Sickleclaw. Most Republicans would be fine working with a socialist government if we give them amnesty and the political rights they once enjoyed.
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Strike Against The Traitors
The Republican resistance is dedicated to destroying everything we have built! The rule of the proletariat in poiltics and industry disgust them, as they are only vile oligarchs who seek to return to a time when political power was only in their claws. We must crack down on this resistance and liberate the people from any Republican threat they may face.
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A New Identity
From now on, the people of the Socialist Republic of Cloudbury will no longer conform to the identity of the Republic. They will stand, free and equal, with their Skynavian comrades, and the natives of Cloudbury will finally be given the rights they deserve.
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The Iron Marshal
Our glorious President-Marshal Alexander Kemerskai has declared martial law to stabilize our dying nation, and has expressed his desire to abandon the conquest of Griffonia. Now that stability is assured, our nation can focus on reforming our society, and building a free, independent bastion of order in the North. First, however, we must deal with some "harmonist" traitors.
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Liberty and Democracy are still two of our founding principles. In these times of chaos, we cannot let the people think that those same principles are gone. The Republican spirit must be rekindled, or our government will be good as dead.
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The people need a parliament, that they can vote on democratically! Of course, with only one legal party in the nation, they will not be able to vote democratically, but at least they will have the faith in liberal democracy, even before we truly restore it.
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Run The Reds Out
The socialists have been a thorn in our side for too long, always claiming to support democracy but subverting our government's goals in the process. They are not worthy of calling themselves Republicans.
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Pacify The Cities
The cities are still home to mass protests against our military regime, despite the fact that it is bringing such stability and order. They must be ironed out, and Republican values will be re-installed in each one of them, in time.
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Fascists, revolutionaries, and socialists have taken up hideouts all across our nation. We should raid and sack these hideouts, and destroy any weapon storages, homemade bombs, or whatever these organizations are using to subvert the Republic.
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If we have more force on the streets against the opposition, they will be less encouraged to take up arms against the Republic and fight against our rightful government. This issue is truly as simple as that.
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The outright lunatic Cornelius Vinke and his possibly as insane supporters are still in arms against the government, despite our best efforts to pacify the cities. The time has come for our government to go to Bleakspire itself and put an end to his little revolutionary experiment.
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The unions have been continually supporting socialist and Skynavian ideals. It is about time we destroy them and the wicked ideology the support. There will still be good working conditions, just not at the claws of the socialists.
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Many socialists conveniently forget that it was the Skynavians who left our great Republic in 986 and forced us into banditry and chaos. Perhaps they need a little reminder?
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It is time for us to move into the North and destroy Sparrowsbane's experiment in treason against our glorious Republic. We will show no mercy against Skynavian terrorists and their corrupt and unfeasible ideology.
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The Skynavian dogs left us in 986, when Kemerskai suspended the constitution to safeguard the principles of the Republic and its new democracy. With their leaving, our Republic was propelled into instability and chaos, while the Skynavians built their "utopia" in the North. It is time to remind them that the Republic does not forgive.
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The unthinkable has occured. Our President-Marshal has fallen ill after the Skynavians were defeated, and has beckoned for his closest advisors, along with his son and heir, Alexander Kemerskai Jr., to speak with him one last time. The fate of the Republic is on the line.
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An End To Vedina
The Vedinan nation must be brought into the Republic by force. Its status as one of the last democratic nations in the continent does not excuse its vicious monarchic system.
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The leaders of Whitetail must be brought to justice. Whether they claim to be communist, a monarchy, or a republic, they have refused all integration into the Republic and must be defeated.
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End The Game
The time has come to end Griffonian slavery, and bring about a better world in birth for all our people. In the name of Boreas, in the name of liberty, in the name of democracy, we will succeed in this holy task to bring all of Griffonia under our wing, or die trying.
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Liberate The Heart
The Kingdom of Griffonstone, along with the Houses of Avian, Erie, and Eyrie, have reigned as monarchies for decades. They will soon see the light of the republic.
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Griffonstone and the Grand Duchy of Verenia were both major griffon nations back when the Griffonian Empire was only a dream in the minds of many griffons. We must revive these lands, and bring them up to speed with modern industry and agriculture.
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Griffonstone was once the capital of the great Griffonian Empire, when it was united by the first Grover using the Idol of Boreas. Being such a heart of monarchism, it is understandable that we should rebuild this land and make it a true model Republican province.
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Tricolour Over The Heartlands
The lakes must be brought into the Griffonian Republic as rightful, core territory. Local Republican governments will be created, and the people of these lands will be liberated.
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The griffons of the west have long struggled for freedom against their incompetent and power-hungry monarchs. These griffons deserve vindication, and the ultimate triumph of liberty over tyranny.
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Tragically, despite their wealth and opulence, the trade cities of Skyfall and Fezera grew into havens for crime and corruption. But we will not allow this to continue! With our positive influence, we will ensure that Skyfall rises again as the model Republican city.
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The Greifwaldian oil fields are a valuable asset, but the wells currently in place are obsolescent, and extraction could be greatly improved. The potential strategic value of these reserves can not be overstated.
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Tricolour Over The West
Thanks to the strong Republican Spirit present in the west, the griffons there have enthusiastically embraced our arrival. From Aquileia to Skyfall, the tricolour flies proudly as citizens are filled with fresh hope for the future.
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Alexander Kemerskai Jr. has decided to uphold martial law in these treacherous times, citing the continued presence of anti-Republican elements and monarchist harassment as justification. Democracy does not seem to be in the Republic's future, at least as long as Kemerskai Jr. is in charge.
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The 986 Act For The Salvation Of The Republic must be revamped and expanded to suit our current situation, so that we can surely defeat subversive forces both internally and externally. There is no longer any need for a sham democracy.
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Perpetual Political Tutelage
In Kemerskai's "Three Stages Of Revolution", he outlines the key principles of the Griffonian Republic's revolutionary lifespan. Although the first stage, martial law, has concluded, we must continue the stage of political tutelage, in which pragmatism and a provisional government leads the people of Griffonia. We have not reached the time for idealism yet.
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Guarantee Prosperity
Prosperity must not be ignored now that we have adopted more authoritarian principles and government. Our people must be given welfare, peace, and prosperity, regardless of political and international conditions.
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Resist The Imperialists
Our greatest and most pressing issue is the explusion of the imperialists in the Empire from ever harming the Republican dream and the National Republican Party. As long as Cloudbury stands, free and hoisting the tricolour, we shall stand firm and proud against the monarchist threat!
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The native's rights organizations led by Tobias Sivenhof are unconstitutional and highly dangerous, threatening the very fiber of our Republic and the National Republican Party's control over it. We must take a firm stand against the troublesome native rebels and restore order to the countryside much more.
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Everything For Our Defense!
Our entire nation, from our military to our government, is built upon defense against the traitorous Imperials. Defense, not ruthless idealism, is our nation's best course. We must weather the storm and stand tall and brave against the Imperial menace!
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The military has shown that they know what is best for the Griffonian Republic and its people. We must strengthen their power and influence, for they are the true defenders of the Republican revolution, not the two-faced politicians who once ruled our nation. We must stand as a bastion of professionalism, honour, and duty, and our military will be the crowning jewel of our Republic.
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So far, the Kemerskai family has guided the Republic to liberty, prosperity, and democracy. The determining of a successor well in advance to our nation, along with the eternal wisdom and majesty that has been provided by the Kemerskais, is key to making our nation a lawful and powerful political entity.
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Find Capable Advisors
We must find new advisors to replace the large amount of politicians purged by our government. Victor Kingfeather, brother of Heinrich Kingfeather and a wealthy lawyer and capitalist, along with a new propaganda minister for our volatile populace would surely help the Republic's cause.
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Even the old marshal recognized that the military, not our weak-minded civilian and Cloudburian politicians, made the Republic what it was. We must return to that era, and consolidate political control under a regime of military-civilian synthesis. No longer shall the common citizen be controlled by corrupt politicians or nobles who have not fought a day in their lives for the dream.
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We have restored the Three Principles to our government through force and power, and now, we must look forward against the great threat of the Empire and monarchies across the Griffonia. The great Kemerskais shall guide us against the terrors of Griffonia for all eternity!
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Liberty, propserity, and democracy are the cornerstones of the Republic. We should not have it any other way, and we should never fall again into autocracy and martial law.
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Unions are a cornerstone of a democratic and prosperous society - provided they are free of all socialist influence. Workers must be allowed to voice their opinions on the policies of their government and companies to forge a better world for themselves without the necessary interference of government or outside forces.
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If there is one thing that Kemerskai wanted us to learn from all his purges - it is that socialists are dangerous and a threat to any true democracy. Although the old marshal may have gone too far in some areas, he was correct that the socialists must be banned and that they must never be allowed to participate in our liberal democracy, with all of their antagonism towards the Three Principles.
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After Kemerskai's War damaged much of the Skynavian countryside and city, the farms and factories have been in a complete state of disarray. Hail Forest must be militarized to be brought up with the rest of the Republic, the industry of New Skynavia must be repaired, and general infrastructure must be built to connect the Republic to Skynavia.
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The parliament was suspended during the declaration of martial law, and a symbolic parliament was established during the days of political tutelage. Now, we must take the next step, and begin the stage of parliamentary democracy and constitutional government. The principles of Liberty and Democracy must never be betrayed!
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An Alliance With The idealists
Schnabel Sunglider worked with the Kemerskai government for years, supporting the government of the NRP even when Kemerskai was accused of betraying the principles he swore to protect. Although Kemerskai and Sunglider had a minor falling out during the Siege of Bleakspire, we must rehabilitate and invite into government this loyal soldier of the Republic.
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Meet With Kingfeather
Heinrich Kingfeather, although he is currently under an investigation from the Republican judicial committee, was a valuable asset to the old Kemerskai government. We must support the actions of Kingfeather's band and bring them into our grand coalition.
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Investigate The Loyalists
Claus Rosewing. Reinhard Suntail. Max Whifeather. All of these generals have committed great crimes in their suppression of the resistance and in the Skynavian wars, even if it was justified at the time. We must take a stand against their possibly unlawful actions and judge them as a true democratic state would judge them.
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A Real Free Press
The free press must be restored, and each and every citizen of the Republic shall be able to voice their views about our government, our ministers, and our policies, even if they have a negative opinion. No longer shall we suppress our own citizens for differing views.
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Free Press
Everygriff has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as well as the right to spread information and ideas through media, so long as these ideas do not advocate toppling the government.
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Restore Opposition Parties
There are many political factions in our nation not represented by the National Republican Party, especially after the Old Marshal's purges. Liberals, social-democrats and even some conservatives have been left without a true party that represents their views. This simply cannot stand!
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Fresh Elections
It is time for the age of the Kemerskais to end, and a true democratic era to begin in the Griffonian Republic. New elections will be held, and all parties will be able to contest themselves freely. The shadows of autocracy shall be cast off as the three principles are truly restored to the Republic.
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Remember The Marshal
As flawed as he was, Alexander Kemerskai gave the Republic hope, prosperity, and liberty. We shall never forget the champion who brought us north and saved the dream from certain death at the claws of the Imperials. We shall never forget you, Father of the Republic.
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 The Legacy of the Marshal
Even though Marshal Kemerskai has passed, his legacy and dream lives on! Glory to the Republic!
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President Astler
In a shocking turn of events, the young socialist Rikard Astler has achieved victory in the first Republican elections. His pro-labour policies will bring a new era of prosperity for the Republic, and there is no doubt he will safeguard a free republic for years to come.
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Heal The Scars of the Second Revolution
The workers of the Heartlands were hurt drastically when we marched through their cities and overthrew their rulers. We must heal these scars, and bring our reforms to lands marred by a corrupt empire.
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Seize Noble Land
The land hoarded by the nobles of Griffonia must be given back to the people! No longer will they hoard their vast gains while the common griffon stands enslaved!
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Pan-Griffonian Spirit
March on, brave griffons, for our battle is not yet done! We must bring socialism to every corner of Griffonia, and though we have cut back on war propaganda, we still have thousands of griffons ready to liberate these broken lands with us.
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Bring the Revolution
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Mass Unionization
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Industrial Democracy
Industrial democracy must be expanded into the Heartlands, and each worker must be entitled to his own labour! Greedy capitalists will no longer rule the Heartlands - it will be the workers, and workers alone!
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Worker's Self Management
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Expand Cooperatives
There are still places in Griffonia where worker's industry has not yet risen, and where the land is not yet industrialized. We must fix that, and bring industrial democracy to every corner of our new nation.
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The Spirit Of The Revolution
The nobility of Griffenheim and the Herzland are too much of a liability. The assorted courtiers, nobles, and petty lords in the Imperial court must be put to the sword as we did in 978 - let them know that the Republic has returned.
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Cut Back On War Propaganda
To defeat the empire, we created massive amounts of war propaganda to convince griffons to enlist in the military. Now that we have taken Griffenheim, this is simply unnecessary.
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Expel The NRP-Right
The right lurks in our party, attempting to overthrow our socialist movement and bring about an end to the NRP rule that has characterized our Republican dream. We must expel these conservatives and capitalists, so we can bring about a greater day for Griffonia.
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Ally With Native Socialists
There are many socialists in Griffonia that would be willing to ally with our new movement. Democratic socialists, syndicalists, and even anarchists all are willing to assist our new democratic socialist state.
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Bread and Roses
The people are required to peace, land, and bread, so that they can live in a new socialist society free from capitalist and oligarchical oppression.
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For The Liberation Of All Griffons
Aquileia. Wingbardy. Prywhen. All major nations that have not yet been brought under the gentle claw of the Republic. It is time to begin a great revolutionary war, one that will unify all of Griffonia under the light of the Republic!
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President Kingfeather
President Kingfeather, the pragmatic, conservative candidate, has won the Griffonian elections. His government will be a crucial ward against extremism, socialism, and monarchy, as he builds a free market and a free society.
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Our Duty To The Republic
There are many threats to the constitution today - socialists, monarchists, dictators. We must stand vigilant, and uphold the Republic and its Gods-given principles at all costs.
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Free Market Economics
Social-democratic economic theories will inevitably fail, and the republic will collapse into a deep economic depression. To reverse this, we must roll back these policies and begin capitalism.
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Open Up Trade
Free trade between nations is one of the major principles of capitalism. We must allow for trade to freely flow across our nation and internationally, and use our vast resources to bargain with other nations.
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Support Small Business
Instead of supporting large monopolies, we should work to support new businesses in the Heartlands, which have been hindered by the oligarchic policies of the Imperials. The people must be able to create business from the ground up, and work from slave to king with shrewd innovativeness and capitalism.
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Privatize The Mineral Extraction Industry
Mineral extraction has for ages been under the control of the federal government, whether it be in Cloudbury or Griffenheim. We must sell these industries off, and give them to privately-managed companies and businesses, who will manage it more effectively.
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Ward Off Extremism
Socialists in our party have become too powerful. It is time to deal with this new movement, and expel socialists from the National Republican Party in the name of ensuring party unity and stability.
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Crush Fascists Organizations
The Griffonian National Revolutionary Front, along with other banned organizations, have seen a resurgence in activity, especially when Kemerskai made broad concessions to generals in an attempt to save the army. These organizations are unconstitutional and militarist. Unlike the socialists, there is not even a place for them in our opposition.
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The Unity Plan
We must not use our new-found position to wreak havoc upon the bonds of the Empire that have existed for centuries, which would only hasten a counter-revolution against our rule. Instead, we must unify under our common bonds - to a build a better Griffonia. While radicals may demand blood and traitors may sneer at our efforts, unity is the only way to build peace in the Republic.
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Reconcile With The Archonate
While Archon Eros VII is gone, most pious griffons from the lowliest priest to the greatest prelate believe our regime is ungodly and unfaithful. Realizing that a puppet archon will not change anything, Kingfeather has announced the government will be pursuing a policy of reconciliation with the Archonate and the Gods themselves, whatever that entails.
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Give Out The Pardons
We must respect Imperial politicians for their crimes in supporting the enemy during the Revolutionary War. All that matters now is that they are brought back into the fold. They know these lands, and we do not, and so it is the pragmatic policy to crown them administrators of these new states.
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No Time For Vengeance
The radicals who call for blood must be silenced, and peace and reason must reign in the Republic! There will be no executions, no prison for the traitors. Instead, they will be rehabilitated, and someday, we will forge a grander Griffonia with them in tow.
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Together For Victory
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In The Defence Of Griffonia
Griffonia has to be defended against the monarchist menace! However, we must never strike foolhardily against the remaining monarchies, especially since we have defeated the empire. We will defeat them in the end, but our focus must always be on civilian development.
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Against The Monarchies
We must march against the remaining monarchies and bring justice, peace, and harmony to all of Griffonia. The tricolour will soon reign in Karthin, Aquileia, Kivessin, and Kaiv!
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Liberate The Heart
The Kingdom of Griffonstone, along with the Houses of Avian, Erie, and Eyrie, have reigned as monarchies for decades. They will soon see the light of the republic.
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Industrialize The Heart of Griffonkind
Griffonstone and the Grand Duchy of Verenia were both major griffon nations back when the Griffonian Empire was only a dream in the minds of many griffons. We must revive these lands, and bring them up to speed with modern industry and agriculture.
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The New Griffonstone
Griffonstone was once the capital of the great Griffonian Empire, when it was united by the first Grover using the Idol of Boreas. Being such a heart of monarchism, it is understandable that we should rebuild this land and make it a true model Republican province.
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Tricolour Over The Heartlands
The lakes must be brought into the Griffonian Republic as rightful, core territory. Local Republican governments will be created, and the people of these lands will be liberated.
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Liberate Aquileia
The griffons of the west have long struggled for freedom against their incompetent and power-hungry monarchs. These griffons deserve vindication, and the ultimate triumph of liberty over tyranny.
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Avenge Guichard's Betrayal
Tragically, despite their wealth and opulence, the trade cities of Skyfall and Fezera grew into havens for crime and corruption, and inevitably betrayed the dream of a Republic free and secure. Under our positive influence, we will ensure that Skyfall rises again as the model Republican city.
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Recognize An Independent Aquileia
Aquileia assisted us in the great campaign to destroy the empire. As such, we will let them retain their autonomy as long as they remain an open part of our faction and never intend to break the bonds that guide us together in harmony and solidarity.
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Integrate the Federation
The Federation has existed as a result of pseudo independence and autonomy for a long time. It is now time to establish them fully as an autonomous region of the republic.
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Oil Fields in Greifwald
The Greifwaldian oil fields are a valuable asset, but the wells currently in place are obsolescent, and extraction could be greatly improved. The potential strategic value of these reserves can not be overstated.
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Western Reconstruction Campaign
No matter if Aquileia is under the control of us or our allies, it is clear that we must pursue a broad reconstruction campaign to heal the land, especially major cities, from Imperial terror campaigns and the Second Revolution.
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Tricolour Over The West
Thanks to the strong Republican Spirit present in the west, the griffons there have enthusiastically embraced our arrival. From Aquileia to Skyfall, the tricolour flies proudly as citizens are filled with fresh hope for the future.
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Liberate The South
The griffons of the south have a notoriously independent spirit, but if liberty and justice are to prevail, all griffons must stand together in solidarity. It may be a difficult task, but it is a righteous one.
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Meet With De Gaspwingi
Giovanni De Gaspwingi is an eminently reasonable griffon who shares many of our goals. Publicly meeting with him may produce a mutually beneficial accord, as well as bolstering his ideological allies within the Republic.
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No Place For Fascism
Wingbardy is the birthplace of fascism: a dangerous and incoherent ideology. Needless to say, the Wingbardian fascists will never accept any degree of integration into the Republic. We must crack down and reveal this movement for what it is: utterly incompatible with freedom.
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Tricolour Over The South
Although some doubted the wisdom of embarking upon it, our southern campaign has turned out to be a complete success. The forces of disunity have been defeated, and the griffons of the south now stand proudly beside us!
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Leave The South Alone
The south has faced too much bloodshed and violence already, with the constant warfare between Cyanolisia and the Minotaurs, along with frequent interventionism from the Karthinian Pact. With our Republic already facing political and territorial turmoil, perhaps we should let the South go, to pursue their own liberty and prosperity.
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Liberate The Frontier
The wild lands of the eastern frontier must not be left behind by the march of progress. These griffons will take their rightful place as citizens of the Republic.
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Southern Dockyards
Balisemont is a port that will connect us to valuable southeastern trade networks. Once we expand the dockyards it will also become a great asset to our navy.
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The People's Breadbasket
The rich soils of Brodfeld and Kaiv allows its fields to produce great bounties of wheat, barley, and oats. We will use this agricultural output to make sure that our people are well-fed.
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Tricolour Over The Frontier
The eastern griffons have had to suffer much hardship and uncertainty throughout their existence, but we now have a chance to improve things. It is time to bring peace and prosperity to the east.
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The First Pan-Griffonian Elections
Now that our conquests across Griffonia have ended, it is imperative that we announce a second election for the Republic, in which candidates from Skynavia to Griffonstone will be allowed to compete. Social democrats, liberals, harmonists, conservatives, and socialists have all announced their candidacies. For the first time in history, over 50% of the Griffonian people will be able to vote in free elections.
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President Guildedwing
In a surprising outcome, the fiery Genevieve Guildedwing out of Skyfall has emerged triumphant. Promising to improve conditions for the common griffon as well as confront the entrenched NRP establishment, she certainly has her work cut out for her.
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Share Our Wealth
It is morally wrong for the government to allow so many of our citizens to suffer in abject poverty when there exists a surplus of food, clothing, and shelter across our land. It is imperative that we provide a decent standard of living to all citizens.
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Abolish The Emergency Measures
The time has come to fully abolish the 986 Act for the Salvation of the Republic. While it has been substantially amended to revive the constitution and the parliament, there are still certain undemocratic measures and powers that are allocated to the President. We must do away with this remnant of authoritarianism entirely.
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End NRP Dominance
While the Republic is not by strict definition a one-party state, the National Republican Party and its organs still wield an obscene amount of power; many griffons feel as though advancement in the civil service is close to impossible if they are not card-carrying members. It's high time we curtailed the NRP's influence.
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Open Up Our Political System
Although the Republic's previous leaders have always claimed to venerate freedom, it seems the one freedom they have been consistently uncomfortable with is freedom of thought. No longer will those who dissent be silenced or certain parties be barred from forming. Let all voices be heard!
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Tax The Oligarchs
With regards to the problem of poverty; it is a fact that the rich griffons of this country will not allow us to solve it, because in order to cure all of our woes it is necessary to scale down the big fortunes. Let us do so, and scatter the wealth to be shared among all of the people!
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The Welfare State
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Every Griffon An Emperor!
Every griffon an emperor, so there would be no such thing as a griffon who did not have the necessities of life. Every griffon to eat when there is something to eat; all to wear something when there is something to wear.
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President Kogchel
Gerben Kogchel, former leader of the Feathisian Labour Party, is a fairly moderate griffon admired by many across the nation. He has pledged to work towards establishing social services for all and making the Republic a healthier democracy.
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A Second Astler Term
It was Rikard Astler who bravely led the Republic through the dangerous trials we have faced these past years, and it is Rikard Astler who will bring about a new socialist society, free from capitalist oppression. For a people's Griffonia!
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A Truly Grand Economic Plan
All the conflicts that ravaged Griffonia have destroyed so much and left so many poorer off than before. To keep unemployment low and to kick-start the economy, we will start grand public works programme to improve the Republic. Nature herself will bend to our claw, as we shape her to better benefit griffonkind.
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Reinforce Democracy
We must never give up on democracy, as it has shown us the way to prosperity. Through petitions and referenda, we will put even more power in the claws of the people.
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Socialized Healthcare
For too long have we ignored the sick, praying that we would not share their fate. Now that we can, we must provide the best possible healthcare for all citizens. The sick and injured will receive care, as every life is invaluable. Furthermore, we will enshrine free healthcare as a being's right, showing the world our socialist prosperity.
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Guarantee Employment
It is in the very nature of the capitalist mode of production to overwork some workers while keeping the rest as a reserve army of unemployed paupers. However, if we pool our wealth and stand in solidarity, everygriff can contribute according to their ability and receive according to their need.
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Employment For All!
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Support Industrial Unions
All workers in the same industry should be organized into the same union—regardless of skill or trade—to ensure they have maximum leverage in bargaining or strike situations. Instead of emphasizing the divisions among workers and fostering a narrow interest in the affairs of each craft, we must stress the mutual dependence of the skilled and the unskilled.
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The Urban Platform
No longer will griffons be taken advantage of by greedy and scheming employers. New labour laws will empower workers and put industry in their claws, finally ending the days of gruelling slavery in the factories. Reasonable shifts and overtime laws, safety protocols and paid sick days will improve the lives of the everyday griffon.
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Another Term For Sunglider
Schnabel Sunglider's courageous stewardship has seen the Republic through its righteous crusade for freedom, but his work is not yet done. Another term, and all can be set right for our people. For Liberty, Democracy, and Prosperity!
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President Verany
Theodore Verany—hero of the Aquileian Revolution—surged in popularity thanks to his inspirational vision for a fairer and more just democracy. While his promises to help the poor are what carried him to victory, following through on these promises will be a difficult task.
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Helping The Little Griffons
It is the responsibility of the nation to take care of its citizens and guarantee they have access to healthcare, food, and housing. Social security programs will ensure every griffon, no matter their status, can meet their basic needs.
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Free Education
Every griffon, rich or poor, deserves the right to a fair and full education. As we are now in a position to provide this, we have a moral obligation to do so. Greater access to knowledge will allow us to enter into a new age of enlightenment!
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Land Redistribution
Under the oppressive rule of the old monarchies, land was taken from the poor and granted to loyal aristocrats who eventually amassed huge tracts of land. We must undo this injustice and seize excessive land, giving it to those who lack any. Reformed property laws will protect the commoners from exploitation by the rich and create a truly fair and just society.
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Pan-Griffonian Identity
We must reject the insidious efforts of those who would attempt to divide us from one another on the basis of regional cultures, and instead stand together in patriotic solidarity. A devotion to the ideals of liberty and democracy is what unites us all!
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In Protection Of The Dream
The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. We who expect to reap the benefits of freedom must be prepared to defend it and ensure that future generations may live to fly free as well.
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Remembering The Enemy
We must never forget the injustices wrought by the old monarchies: they are too numerous to list. Let it be known that monarchism along with all other authoritarian ideologies are incompatible with the Republic's mission.
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A Second Kingfeather Term
Heinrich Kingfeather's brand of pragmatic centrism has gotten us this far, and our citizens have rewarded him with another term. Now is the time for veteran leadership, not the time to take a chance on a dangerous unknown quantity.
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President De Gaspwingi
The Wingbardian Giovanni De Gaspwingi has emerged victorious, and pledges to put preserving individual rights and freedoms at the forefront of his agenda. An admirer of Equestrian-style harmony, his term promises to usher in a period of much needed stability for the Republic.
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Free Market Capitalism
Liberty is the natural order wherein individuals pursue their own interests while also contributing to the general good: such should be the case in our economy. We must put an end to burdensome taxes, tariffs, and regulations in order to unleash our full potential.
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Support Business Initiatives
Instead of viewing each other as adversaries, government and private interests should work together and collaborate. Joint investments in new technologies and productive capabilities will foster innovation and allow our industries to reach new heights of efficiency.
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Privatize Mining Companies
It is a well-known fact that publicly held institutions are inherently inefficient and prone to mismanagement. Privatization of the mining companies will ensure that the owners have incentives to manage their resources well, enabling us to get the most out of our land.
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Normalize Equestrian Relations
Equestria is a strong and stable country: a shining example of everything we should be looking to emulate. They are our natural allies in the fight for freedom, and closer cooperation between us would greatly benefit both our nations.
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Encourage Pony Immigration
As we align closer with the Equestrian tradition, we have an opportunity to benefit from an influx of educated, talented pony immigrants. We need to get the message out that the Republic is a prosperous place friendly to all creatures. Welcome one and all!
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Put The Ponies To Work
From Pegasi aeronautics experts and Unicorn mages to Earth Pony agriculturalists, ponies possess unique and valuable skills that would be very useful to our economy. We need to continue attracting skilled ponies to the country, as well as ensuring they are well-compensated for their expertise.
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President Kemerskai Jr.
Riding a wave of popular support, Alexander Kemerskai Jr. has emerged triumphant. His platform emphasises the need for a more powerful central government and a strong president willing to take bold action to protect the Republic and its citizens.
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Continue Rural Industrialization
Maintaining the security of our nation necessitates the creation of a new industrial economy. Modern technologies demand greater efficiency to make the most of our land and resources. Progress marches on, and we can not afford to get left behind.
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Redistribute Noble Wealth
For far too long, the wealth and power of Griffonia has been monopolised by its corrupt nobility. Although their political stranglehold over society has been broken, these aristocrats have not yet properly paid for their injustices. Their riches are now forfeit, to be divided amongst the people.
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No Griffon Left Behind
The lands of the Republic are rich and bountiful, and our citizens are virtuous and diligent. It would be inexcusable for a nation blessed with such abundance not to provide for its people: it is our duty to guarantee the prosperity of every citizen.
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Antagonize Equestria
The Equestrians claim to believe in freedom and equality, all the while worshipping their "divine" princesses. Although they have historically paid lip service to the fight for liberty, their hypocrisy has always been plain for all to see. From now on we will no longer refrain from speaking the truth about Equestria.
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Reach Out To Nova Griffonia
Our cousins across the sea share our struggle against tyranny and monarchism; it would be wise to reach out to them with a proposal for an alliance. Such an alliance would allow us to ensure that Republicanism maintains a pawhold on the continent.
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Bolster The Military
It is imperative that the Republic possesses a strong military capable of projecting our power throughout the world and defending our values. Whatever challenges await us in the future, we must be ready to face them in the name of liberty!
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Recover From Warlordism
In order to achieve our military goals, we must engage in intensive doctrine and technological reform, along with militarization and mobilization not seen since the days of the First Revolution. If we are to return to Griffenheim, we must rebuilt our military industry once again!
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The Wisdom of Marshal Rosewing
We need to plan every attack, every defence, every retreat, and every advance. We need to change our army into something reminiscent of a clockwork, where every action is well-timed and well-planned.
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Strengthen Engineer Brigades
To make sure our units are able to follow our meticulous orders, we need to make sure they will keep their positions. As such, we should focus on adding specialised units whose main task is to fortify areas that our troops are currently occupying.
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Sicameonese Defensive Tactics
The Sicameonese army maintained vigilance against the Griffonian Empire for centuries, guarding itself as a decentralised republic in the face of a looming threat. When Grover I attacked in 773, they united and repelled him. We must learn from history, and adapt these tactics to form a defensive army that will make the lives of any soldiers who dare to invade us a living Tartarus.
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The Wisdom of Marshal Kemerskai
Why waste the lives of our citizens and our commanders' ability to think independently if we could just throw hundreds, if not thousands of artillery shells at the enemy?
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Introduce Military Police
Our army isn't the most disciplined bunch. This has become increasingly worrying to our commanders, who now run the risk of bombarding our own troopers during artillery barrages, simply because said troopers wanted to gain glory for themselves. We must install a proper sense of order and discipline in these soldiers!
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Dedicated Artillery Units
With dedicated Artillery Regiments, we can more effectively coordinate Artillery bombardments with troop movements, resulting in even less friendly fire and more accurate barrages.
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Rocket Artillery
The Empire and other nations around Griffonia seem to have a particular obsession with the "Nebelwefer" and rocket artillery. As a new form of Kemerskai's specialty, we shall embrace this new technology and bring it into the factories at once.
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The Power of Artillery
With our amassed guns, we now have the ability to utilise the so-called 'Creeping Barrage' tactic, which we can use to scare enemies out of their hiding places before an advance.
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Lostgate Military Academy
While Cloudbury has many military schools, the north is severely lacking in academies teaching military strategy. To rectify this, the [Root.GetName] has created the "Lostgate Military Academy", which will provide training in tactics and strategy to generals and researches in the north.
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The Wisdom of Marshal Suntail
While producing millions of extra shells or drawing up extensive battleplans sounds good, it is also very time intensive and not worth the effort. Instead, we should attempt to draft every able-bodied griffon, give him a gun and send him to the front. That way, we will have no shortage of troops, and we will be practically unbeatable.
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Amnesty For The Warlords
Instead of offering amnesty only to leaders and officers, we will offer it to every griffon who has ever fought against us. This will surely help us bolster the ranks.
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Redemption in Death
We could extend our Amnesty Program to every prisoner, POW, terrible criminal, or just common thief in our Country. We will give them all the chance to redeem themselves, no matter what crimes they have committed, so long as they agree to fight in our ranks.
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Retake Control of the Stockpiles
If there is ample amount of something in our country, it would be guns. From all the conflicts that took place recently, and also because of the increased militarisation in general, it isn't even that hard to find places with unguarded stockpiles of them. By regaining control over these vast amounts of stockpiles, we could use the weapons to bolster and arm the ranks of the Army.
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Braving The Cloudbury Winters
The Cloudbury winters were some of the harshest in all of Griffonia, and even though we have been here for some 30 years, many of our troops still have not acclimated. It is time to truly begin winter training, so that our armies can defend against unprepared Imperial forces from the South, just as Cloudbury did during our assault.
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In addition to their regular training, all new recruits must pass an exercise conducted in cold weather and hostile conditions it offers. Performance during winter months will be much better compared to before.
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Braving The Cloudbury Mountains
It is time to learn some tactics from the natives and train our troops in the warfare of the Cloudbury mountains and the mountains in Northern Strawberry and Whitetail. If we are to defeat the Imperials, we must learn to use these vital strategic positions in both defence and offence.
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An Armoured Spearhead
Tanks have become one of the most important and powerful assets in modern warfare. Many of our neighbours, like us, have neglected and ignored this fact for the longest time, but no more! Our research and production on this new sort of vehicle shall commence as soon as possible!
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Heavy Tanks
Now that we have begun tank research, it is time to look into heavier tank designs, that will allow us to truly challenge Imperial dominance in the industry and their fierce mobile warfare doctrine.
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Quality Over Quantity
After gathering this many guns, our military staff has realised that the Quantity of guns doesn't matter if the gun itself is faulty and outdated. We will instead use our expertise to create better, higher quality weapons.
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All Griffons To The Factories
All you need to fight a bad guy is a gun. And if that don't work, use more gun.
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Reorganise Support Units
While the frontline troops are the main heroes, we mustn't forget about the support units in our army, who make sure everygriff has ammunition and supplies. To ensure just this, we must reorganise their support battalions into a more effect unit.
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Utilize the Crystals
Using magical crystals, we are able to create an entirely new kind of gun, one that isn't using ballistic energy but magic instead. Such guns might revolutionise the very nature of warfare. Our lands are rich with the crystals needed to power these weapons, so it would be a waste not to use them effectively.
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Equestrian Radar Technology
Equestrian scientists have developed the RADAR, technology able to see enemies before they even arrive for battle. With our industry beginning to use crystals and Equestrian engineering, perhaps we should also take another page from the book of Equestrian warfare and develop RADAR technology.
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A Navy To Challenge Rottendedam
Since the birth of our Republic, we didn't have even a single vessel under our command. It is time to change this. With the establishment of a proper Navy, we have a great opportunity to rule the seas in northern Griffonia.
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Saxhagen-Plumenjar Doctrine
Otto Saxhagen-Plumenjar is loosely related to the Cloudburian royal family, and is technically the heir to the remnants of the dynasty. Despite his royal blood, Kemerskai kept him and his mother alive, and allowed him to become an admiral as a concession to monarchists. Otto is a strong proponent of naval forces that can squash the enemy through sheer numbers, armour, and calibre.
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Hassentelf Doctrine
Hermann Hassentelf is a prominent and loyal Republican admiral, serving in the Revolution of 978 as a naval officer and being promoted to Admiral after the Long March. Due to his lack of access to battleships and carriers as an officer, he has become an expert and a strong supporter of a smaller strike fleet. He argues that battleships and too slow for fast-paced naval combat.
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Expand Winghagen Ports
The City-port of Winghagen is one of the biggest cities in the Republic, not to mention that its harbours and shipyards are among the biggest in all of northern Griffonia. Nonetheless, there are obvious problems, as most of the equipment used there is obsolete. If we spared some of our funds and nationalised all shipyards there, we could easily make Winghagen into the greatest port of northern Griffonia.
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A Second Port On Sky Bay
Our only port on Sky Bay is in the city of Winghaven. However, if Winghaven gets destroyed by an enemy or even by a natural disaster, we would have no naval port to dock our ships. A port on the Feathisian border would work well to intimidate the Griffonian Empire and establish another port more south than Winghaven.
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Perfect Naval Doctrines
Our new Admiralty has been lost in arguments for the longest time now, unable to make up their minds on how to proceed in terms of Naval specialisation. It is time we gave them a clear direction on where we are headed with our Naval Doctrine.
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Research Battleships
Battleships shall be the unquestioned rulers of naval warfare. It is clear to us that they will decide all naval battles, and as such, we should strive towards getting some of our own. A good way to start would be using our new shipyards in Winghaven to construct new battleships. There are talks about two promising projects we could develop there, the Dreadnought-class and the Atreus-class.
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Perfect The Saxhagen-Plumenjar Doctrine
With new battleship designs researched, our admiralty now can perfect Admiral Saxhagen-Plumenjar's doctrine. A navy made out of dreadnoughts and battleships will humble the fleets of Feathisia and any other enemies that could think to stand against us on the seas.
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Research Destroyers
Destroyers form the backbone of every naval force in the world, and that won't change anytime soon. There are already many types of them in use, many of which are more technologically advanced then whatever we could hope to create. As such, we should buy a few of them in not-so-great-condition, take them apart, learn everything we can from them, and then use that knowledge to base our own projects on.
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Perfect The Hassentelf Doctrine
Hermann Hassentelf has perfected his doctrine of destroyers and cruisers. Already they are being mass produced in our dockyards and docked in our naval bases. In time, our fleets will storm through Sky Bay and overwhelm the empire's capital ships with sheer numbers and firepower.
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Experimental Submarine Models
"Submarines" are a relatively new ship prototype that can go under the water and torpedo boats without even being recognized! Our Admiralty should inspect foreign models from nations such as Equestria and eventually build some submarines for our own.
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The Last Step
The last step in the great reforming of the Republican Navy shall be the official creation of a Republican Marine Corps, so that our troops can go boldly into the sea to navally invade Haukland and even, if things get dire, the Equestrian threat in the West.
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Repair Our Air Force
Only a few of the most powerful countries on the Griffonian continent have Air Forces, and we should do our best to join them in that. Having an efficient, large Air Force to contest the skies and aid our advance down below would greatly aid our war effort.
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Gustav's Sky-High Fighters
The most important part of air warfare is to have control over the skies, and as such, we should focus our efforts on creating planes that would let us do that. Our planes should be relatively small and agile, while remaining a deadly threat.
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Modern Fighters
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Rivstal Family Investments
Gustav Rivstal, although an extremely gifted fighter pilot in his own right, is part of a powerful Cloudbury family with numerous connections in Republican government. Fortunately, the Rivstal family is very pleased with our support of Gustav's ideas in the field of aviation - now, we can get even more benefits from allying his family directly.
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Expand The Rivstal Doctrine
Like an eagle from the sky, our fighters shall swoop down and destroy any of their enemies with speed and precision. We must also, however, as Rivstal points out, protect our airplanes while they attack our foes - especially because Rivstal family planes don't come cheap.
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Waldermar's All-Weather Bombers
The biggest premise of this new air warfare is destroying as much of the enemy industry and infrastructure as we want. We should focus on creating planes that can carry as many bombs as possible, while allowing them to strike deep into enemy territory.
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Hire The Red Berets
The Red Berets, an independent Republican task force during the Revolution and one of the only opponents of Meyer during his retreat to Haukland, are a tried and tested battleforce. Velma Kathmann, their leader, has made a name for herself crushing any of Meyer's forces who dare to attack the Republic - perhaps her services would be even more useful if they were fully integrated into the Republic.
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Expand The Deshrecht Doctrine
"Bomb them all into submission!" is the policy of Waldermar Deshrecht, a policy that has sorely been lacking within the weak minds of the Republic's military. Sometimes, a griffon just needs to learn how to wreak destruction upon something, a tenet that is sadly forgotten by many.
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Recovering Our Air Industry
Our air bases and military factories producing aircraft and other equipment for our forces have become decrepit. We must restore our air industry if we are to truly build a modern Republican air force.
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Perfecting Our Air Doctrine
Seeing as how we lack our own professional pilots, we should focus our attention on establishing contacts with veterans from other nations. If we were to give enough of our funds to such pilots, they probably would be very excited and eager to work with us, and we could make them share their experience about air tactics and strategy.
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Commission New Fighters
Our new Pilots have asked us to commission a new set of Fighters. After a few talks and backroom deals, the pilots have helped our scientists develop new Fighter models for themselves to use.
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Acquire New Bomber Blueprints
Foreign Pilots that have come to us from other countries sometimes brought something additional other than knowledge with them. If we were to splice everything together, we might be able to recreate working blueprints.
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Flying High Over Meyer
Meyer may have stolen our air force, but he has certainly not stolen our pride! With our new air wings deploying, and our research finalizing, we can finally say with full sincerity that we have driven the scourge out from Cloudbury, and that Meyer's betrayal has finally been healed.
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The War Against Kemerskai
Kemerskai is weak and inefficent, and his government is decadent and a complete failure. The generals will build a new republic, one based on security and order.
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Pacify the Military
Our military has been known to loot, sack, and raze towns and armouries, and refuse orders. While this was fine during the regime of Kemerskai, they should know better than to challenge the regime of Suntail and Rosewing. We will take them to the firing squad, and show them what happens to traitors.
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Free the Prisoners
Most prisoners of Kemerskai's regime are locked up for petty crimes - such as disobeying orders, banditry, and raiding houses. We should free these prisoners to fight in our army. So what if they engage in morally dubious actions? We need every griffon we can get.
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Loot the Armouries
The armouries of the north are stacked high with weapons ready to be used in the war effort. It's time to get plundering!
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Loot the Homes
We have uncovered many homes, factories, and schools that have been left by refugees coming to the south. We should capitalize on this, and use the homes for civilian production.
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Purge the Traitors
There are many traitors in our territory that support Kemerskai's decadent regime. We must stamp them out before they become a problem. Let none survive.
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Consolidate Military Rule
We have done it! Kemerskai is dead, and we have secured a military regime that will now bring order and security to a republic plagued by harmonic bureaucracy. Long live the military junta! Long live Suntail and Rosewing!
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The Power Struggle
Who would have thought that two generals would have peacefully united to build a stable military government? The war has just ended, and Rosewing and Suntail are already beginning to distance themselves from each other. A vicious power struggle is in our future.
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The New Marshal
The Republic has survived against Rosewing's constitutionalist conspiracy! Rosewing and his ilk would dare believe that a Grover could be an answer to the problems of Griffonia, just as the first traitorous conservatives did in the 970s with Grover IV. Both them and the traitor Alexander Kemerskai has finally been removed, and now, we can pursue a true National Republican agenda.
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The Cult Of The Two Marshals
Alexander Kemerskai was one of the greatest leaders in the history of Griffonia - before he was cut down by the treasonous forces of Claus Rosewing and his monarchist stalwarts. While Suntail may have personal and political disagreements, we must honour the statesgriffon who led us in the Republican charge. May the eternal traitor Rosewing suffer eternally.
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Erase Kemerskai's Legacy
There is no need to rehabilitate the traitor that is Alexander Kemerskai. He destroyed our Republic from within, and stalled the reconquest of our rightful lands for three decades. A lackluster and overrated military commander and an even worse president, there is no place for Kemerskai in the history books or the songs of our victory.
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Legacy Of The Betrayal
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A New Dawn for the Republic
The Old Guard will soon be gone, and now, we can begin to implement the reforms that will save this dying Republic. Destruction of the corrupt oligarchs and capitalists! A patriotic, nationalist populace dedicated to Suntail! We will storm through Griffonia, and bring the revolution for peace!
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The Old Revolutionary
Suntail's fascists have been eradicated, and now, Rosewing's Old Guard has fully consolidated their control over the National Republican Army. An old conservative through and through, Rosewing's royalism has led to much controversy among the ranks of the Republic, who demean him as an idealist or a reactionary. That idealism, however, will soon save Cloudbury.
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Rally 978's Coalition
Conservatives, liberals, royalists, and reactionaries. All banded together in 978 to bring about the birth of Kemerskai's presidency, and all shall band together again to restore true royalism to Griffonia. We have not forgotten the ideals of liberty, nor should we! Marshal Rosewing is not a traitor, but a liberator, one who echoes the visions of the past.
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Shatter The Cult
Republicanism. It has become a dirty word, and justifiably so. Kemerskai and the pragmatists who overtook the Republic in 978 destroyed Cloudbury, letting it wither and wither until it was recognizable only as a despotic junta, clouded by a plague of authoritarianism. Our Cloudbury must look to the future, and abandon the corrupted goals of 978.
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The Unthinkable Option
To avoid a repeat of the failures of Kemerskai, we must restore the old government that governed this region, the Duchy of Cloudbury. Although he is from a fringe female line, Oskar is still of House Plumenjar, and the rightful Duke of Cloudbury. Duke Oskar I will be restored to his rightful throne, and Cloudbury will know peace and unity once more.
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Placate Remaining Republicans
If we do not want our family's heads on pikes again, we should ally with harmonists and democrats to build a constitutional monarchy. Perhaps, in time, the NRP will even support us in our goal to liberate Cloudbury from republicanism and authoritarianism.
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Placate Far-Right Generals
The only way to defeat the Republican menace and restore honor and glory to Cloudbury is to ally with the generals who restored our gods-given monarchy. Claus Rosewing will become statsminister of the new Duchy of Cloudbury, and our nation will be rebuilt from the ground up.
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Purge the Republicans
Exiled Republicans are angered at our restoration of the Cloudburian monarchy, and some of our agents even predict that they are planning a coup from Skynavia or Vedina! This movement must be crushed before it poses a threat to the Duchy.
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Increase Military Influence
The military of the Duchy of Cloudbury deserves higher influence in the nation! After all, they were the ones who restored Duke Oskar Plumenjar to the throne. If our monarchy wants to keep the military happy, we must allow them to do whatever they desire - funding efforts to build factories and training new troops, for example.
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A Dynasty To Last
Cloudbury will never again fall to republicanism. Our Duchy will stand, a beacon of hope in a land of dying empires and decadent republics. We remember the fate of our old leaders, who bent the knee to the Griffonian Empire and were slaughtered by their own people. Duke Oskar is stronger than that, and with the generals, he will build a greater Cloudbury.
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A Parliament Of Generals
Politicians do not represent the beliefs of the people. The failures of Kemerskai and his cronies proved that. Instead, the Duke should be advised by his Generals, who always have the interests of the people and nation in their hearts.
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Designate A Cloudburian Prelate
Kemerskai's government did not support the Archon, especially due to his role in the supression of the revolution. Because of this, the Griffonian Republic resisted any attempts by the Empire to designate a prelate for the region, instead relying on local religious leaders and rejecting temple hierarchy. A prelate must be restored to Cloudbury, and with it, the favor of the Gods!
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Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
Ever since the rule of Frederik the Weak, our Duchy was reliant on Imperial goods. Perhaps that was one of the main reasons why we fell to the Republicans. We must rebuild our self-sufficiency and rely on no other nation to produce vital goods.
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Crack Open the Mountains
The mountains are our home and for most of our citizens, they are a way of life - with many living in the hills and in the North. Mines and civilian industry must be restored there after the tumultuous civil war took its toll on the region.
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Root Out The Bandits
During our revolt against the Republic, the bandits in the North were mostly allied with us. However, now that we have won, many of them, especially those under the now-dead Reinhard Suntail, have continued revolting against the government. We must tear them down and root them out.
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Re-Appoint Northern Nobles
Another possible solution to the banditry problem is to restore order through political change. Allowing noble exiles to return to Cloudbury and have their titles restored will gain us both loyal allies and will stabilize the North through pragmatic governorship.
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Al Magt Til Hertugen
It would be silly to limit the power of Duke Oskar I based on the whims of power-hungry warlords. We shall have a strong and powerful Cloudbury, under the gentle claw of a glorious and supreme monarch!
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Curtail Ducal Power
Oskar Plumenjar has always been a democratic sympathizer, and even with all of the military's influence, he has still struck down some of our more absolutist proposals. His power is worrying, and for the sake of the military and their great vision for Cloudbury, his executive power must be curtailed.
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Greater Ambitions
We are the most powerful monarchy in the North of Griffonia. It is about time we assert our influence and power, and spread prosperity across the North. A united North will be the only force that can stand against the Griffonian Empire.
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Bend The Knee
For more than 300 years, the Griffonian Empire was our benevolent overlord. Now that they are re-asserting control over the Heartlands, perhaps we should renew our ancient pact - and support the Grover dynasty once more.
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Ally With Northern Monarchs
The Northern Tribes, while backwards, respect the rule of their princess, and the Kingdom of Vedina has stood as a peaceful monarchy for centuries. We should ally with these ancient monarchies, and stand together - not as one Kingdom, but as many.
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Pact With The Princess
Vedina has stood as a chivalrous, prosperous, and harmonic monarchy for hundreds of years. It would be wise to create an alliance with them.
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Fiana II of the Northern Tribes is the monarch of a harmonious pony community that would gladly ally with other monarchies if it meant guaranteeing their independence and prosperity.
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Strike At Skynavia
Skynavia, the socialist failure, sits at our doorstep, with land coveted by both the Northern Tribes and ourselves. Because of Skynavia's current position, it would be easy to swoop in and destroy these socialists.
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Side With The Sane Suntriker
Eriviar Sunstriker, the former bandit king of the Sunstriker Clan, is reported to have regained his sanity and has stopped raiding other nations completely. With such a change in the griffon's behavior, he would be more susceptible to entering in an alliance with us.
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Finalize The Partition
Skynavia has been defeated, and now it is time to divide the territory among our loyal allies. The Northern Tribes shall receive their true territory, and our nation shall stand with them against any threats that befall the North.
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Restore Overthrown Monarchies
Some of the monarchies we attempted to reach out to are controlled by socialists, fascists, or dictators that have overthrown their own godly governments. With so many hostile governments in the region, it is necessary that the government of Cloudbury restores the rightful rulers of these states.
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Increase Northern Policing
Police in the North has been defunded ever since concerns of the Skynavian revolt fell. However, this has also led to the banditry and warlordism in the North. Restoring the police to that region would be vital to our position.
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Northern Industrial Primacy
More roads in the North are necessary! Infrastructure between the North and the South must be encouraged, and the divides of our nation shall be healed.
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Give Out The Pardons
Many former Republican generals and parliamentarians have fled to neighboring countries. To secure the support of the people and move toward a parliamentary monarchy, we should offer amnesty to these exiles, and end any possible threat of military action from the Republicans against us.
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A Liberal Statsminister
Tobias Sivenhof is a popular native figure. He would no doubt support a constitutional monarchy, and we shall appoint him as our new statsminister. Sivenhof's policies of unity and liberal values may be just what the duchy needs to build democracy, not the rule of the old guard Claus Rosewing.
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Keep Rosewing
Claus Rosewing has led our new Duchy through the storm, cooperated with remaining republicans, and built a new, native Cloudbury. He has kept our nation safe and stable, and there is no reason why this capable griffon should not be able to remain statsminister of the Duchy of Cloudbury.
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A Noble Statsminister
Otto Saxhagen-Plumenjar is the nephew of Oskar I, and while many liberals will claim that this is nepotism, it is clear that the statsminister who will care the most for our nation is one from the nobility. The former nobility of Cloudbury was devoted to the Duke, and Otto Saxhagen-Plumenjar is a noble and a relative of the duke.
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Curtail Military Influence
Although Suntail is dead and most of the military is completely loyal to the Duchy, they still have a disturbing amount of influence in the Duchy, and could easily coup and shift policy. To prevent the military becoming too powerful and demanding concessions, we should make sure the military is completely loyal, and restore civilian rule.
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A Gentle Overseer
Cloudbury is not ready for a true democracy. Instead, they need a "gentle overseer" - that is, the Cloudburian military. Under the watchful eye and gentle claw of the military, we must quash any forces that would seek to undermine our new Duchy, even if it means infringing on the rights of our people. Republicanism will never return to our great nation!
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Continue Kemerskai's Economic Plan
Alexander Kemerskai, the first and last President of the Griffonian Republic, may have been an incompetent dictator, but he did introduce key welfare programs and benefits for the people. We should re-instate these welfare programs, and let every griffon achieve prosperity under our regime.
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Suppress Nobility Power
The old nobility of Cloudbury cannot be trusted, for they were the ones who brought an end to the Duchy and let it become overrun by the Republicans. Power shall be given to the common griffon, not the corrupt and senseless nobles of old.
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Hierarchical Economics
Kemerskai's welfare policy was misguided and only served to skyrocket inflation while the people suffered. If we are to truly reform our nation, we must return to traditional economic structures that guided the Duchy of Cloudbury during its greatest days.
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Ensure Noble Privileges
Many nobles are scared that a parliamentary system would destroy their power and leave their domains in ruin. However, we realize the plight of these nobles, and we must ensure that they are given their old priveleges so that they can continue to support our great Duchy.
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Et Frit Cloudbury
Tobias Sivenhof, a native of Cloudbury himself, has reformed the Republic into a true constitutional monarchy, and it can be said that his statsministership is now the greatest in Cloudburian history. Unprecented rights, liberties, and constitutional freedoms have been brought to the people of the Duchy. Long live Cloudbury!
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While we certainly cannot directly use Republican symbols, we can still appeal to liberal and republican citizens. We should revive the Republican Dream as a liberal, constitutional, dream where all citizens live free under the Duke. How does Liberty, Democracy, Prosperity, and Monarchy sound?
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Cloudbury Som Det Skulle Have Været
We have restored order, glory, and nobility to the Duchy of Cloudbury. A parliamentary system will ensure our people will be given the liberties they deserved, and traditional hierarchies will make sure we never fall to Republicanism or socialism again. Long live Cloudbury!
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Aid For The Natives
The Duchy of Cloudbury was once fully controlled by native Cloudburians, with their own distinct culture and language. When the Republic conquered our homeland, more and more Heartlanders became prominent politicians, and the Cloudbury natives sunk into squalor and despair. This cannot stand!
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Seize the Farmland
The owners of farms and plantations in the Republic have no idea what they are doing. Their farms are mismanaged, and the food that they produce is poorly redistributed. This would all be avoided if we let the government seize the farms and allocate farmland accordingly.
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Mobilize the Industrial Sector
If we are to defeat the decadent monarchy of Griffenheim, we must begin total mobilization. There will be no griffon that is not working at the factories or fighting until we have defeated the southern menace.
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Strengthen the GNRF
The Griffonian National Revolutionary Front has little legitimacy in our nation, with many still supporting the parliamentary measures of the NRP and the constitutional monarchy espoused by the late Rosewing. We must strengthen our government's propaganda and position. Calling for new elections, even with most parties banned, would also strengthen our legitimacy and faith in the Republic.
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Every griffon must be willing to fight for their fatherland in the great conflict against the Griffonian Empire. Mandatory conscription will be implemented, so that every griffon will be trained and ready to fight for our survival and our future.
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Private companies, oligarchs, and foreign conglomerates have far too much influence in our nation. We should nationalize defense companies and industrial complexes so they can be managed more effectively by the state.
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The Promise Of Prosperity
We must distinguish between the ideological principles of the fascist and ultranationalist regimes of the South and those of the National Republic. The National Republic marks the glorious rebirth of the psyche of the Griffonian people, and Kemerskai's welfare progams are overwhelmingly popular among those very griffons, if not stained by bureaucracy. It is our job to carry on his populist agenda!
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Work For The Republic
Welfare only marks complacency in a people unfortunately stained by greed, avarice, and cruelty. Instead, the goals of the Republic must be one of redemption through labour, where our great people can serve their nation and their ideals through work. Just benefits for that work will come later, when Griffonia is ours!
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Revive the Republican Struggle
After the military junta took power, many in this nation have begun to doubt the Republican ideals, and have begun to support isolationism and regionalism. They fail to understand the necesity for a truly Griffonian republic, one that will establish a strong, nationalist state for all griffons. We must reinspire our people to always have faith in the Republican struggle for Griffenheim.
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Despite many setbacks in our young nation's history, many still believe in the Republican Dream, and many more would gladly die to see the tricolour flowing over Griffenheim again.
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Order in the Countryside
Kemerskai's government allowed bandits and Skynavian-sponsored hooligans to run rampant in the countryside. Fortunately, our government has a clear solution to this pressing problem. Instead of avoiding the issue like the weak NRP government did, we shall simply send in the army and crush the bandits. We shall show these terrorists no mercy!
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Let Boreas Sort Them Out
A bandit life is worth little, and all of our soldiers should know that. Our army has a motto that goes, "Kill them all, and let Boreas sort them out". The bandit threat will be eradicated, and the people of the countryside will know peace.
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Purge the Monarchists
The monarchists of the Empire and the Duchy of Cloudbury are no friends of ours. Although they may have supported us in the civil war, they are imperialist, oligarchic, decadent dogs, and have no place in our grand society.
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Unwavering Patriotism
The Republic is the very fiber of our being. Every griffon in it lives to protect its values of security, nationalism, and prosperity.
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Indomitable Perseverance
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Long Live The Republic!
We have solved the problems facing the Republic. Now, it is time to expand our horizons, and finally march at the oligarchic, degenerate empire that his kept our people in captivity for so long. No longer will they oppress our people under a corrupt monarchy!
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The Task Ahead
Our path is dark and filled with obstacles. Citizens imbued with monarchist propaganda, peasants who would rather fight for their slaver than for us, and monarchs dedicated to maintaining the old ways. But whatever our challenges may be, we will persevere, and we will fight for Suntail, and for the Republic!
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Ally With Republics
We must ally with Griffonian republics to form an international movement against the corrupt monarchies of the continent. We must establish diplomatic ties now, but what happens after we have taken Griffenheim is up for debate, though it will probably include betrayal.
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An International Coalition
We must forge an international alliance with other ultranationalist and republican nations. It is the only way to strike at the decadence of monarchy and harmony.
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The Republican Pact
If one country in the Pact is attacked by [GRI.GetNameDef], or if [FAT.GetNameDef] attacks [GRI.GetNameDef], all other members will be called to war. Members already at war with [GRI.GetNameDef] will not be called.
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Into the Tundra of Skynavia
The Socialist Republic of Skynavia broke off from our nation years ago. It is time to integrate them back into the Republic. By force.
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Our Rightful Tundra
We must crush the legacy of socialist tyranny in Skynavia, and bring back moral values to the wayward territory.
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Into the Forests of Vedina
Although Vedina has been autonomus for hundreds of years under the Griffonian Empire, it is time to end that autonomy, and bring them into the [Root.GetName].
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Our Rightful Forests
The forest griffons of Vedina must be shown the light of our movement.
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Into the Mountains of Brantbeak
We must acquire more land in the East, to strike south into Strawberry and Bronzehill. Brantbeak, a former Imperial vassal, will prove the perfect stepping stone into the Herzland.
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Our Rightful Mountains
Sunstriker must be brought into the modern age and integrated into our glorious nation.
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End The Decadent Empire
It is time. The National Revolutionary Front has mobilized. Our industry is in excellent shape, and all available workers are churning out military industry. In addition, our people are militarized and ready to fight. Every griffon has a gun and is ready to challenge the monarchist menace if it ever reaches into the core territory of the Republic. This is the ultimate battle - onwards, brave Republicans!
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Triumphant Will
We have done it! The monarchists are eradicated, and the Imperial City now lies in the claws of President Reinhard Suntail. We must now expand our reforms to the imperial territory, and integrate the Herzland fully into the Griffonian Republic. This is a glorious day for our people. Praise Suntail!
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The Justice Of The Gods
The Griffonian Republic died with the counter-revolution, but our President-Marshal Suntail has rebuilt it into what it once was. Now, it is time to remember when we were destroyed by the perfidious Archon Eros VII and his puppet monarch. Their crimes must be repaid. The time for vengeance has come.
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A Warlord In Griffenheim
Reinhard Suntail, the fearsome warlord of Windford, took over the Republic from the weak regime of Alexander Kemerskai, and now, he has achieved what the rats in Cloudbury never did. Griffenheim is in the claws of the true Republicans now, and only Boreas can save the monarchists, the temples, and the socialist scum from their rightful fate.
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The Three Principles Of The National Republic
The principles of Kemerskai's era are outdated and archaic. The principles of democracy and liberty simply have no use in a Republic beset by countless enemies and with so much internal subversion, nor does democratic governance make sense with so many corrupt and bought politicians who cannot truly serve the Griffonian people. Security, Nationalism, and Prosperity shall be our new principles.
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The Principle of Security
Principle I is Security - the belief that every griffon in our great National Republic should be free from threats both foreign and domestic. Intelligence ministries, purges of subversive and anti-Suntail parties, and a coalition with far-right forces in the Heartlands will surely solve this pressing issue and ensure prosperity for the people.
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Drag Out The Monarchists
The monarchists and the nobles survive only on deceit, treachery, and corruption, while the peasants and people suffer under their tyrannical grasp. These remaining nobles and monarchist leaders must be rooted out, to make sure their corrupt ideology does not influence the minds of impressionable griffons.
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Strike At The Socialists
Ah, the socialists. While their economic goals may be the same as ours - justice for all griffons, their political methods and ways of ensuring said justice - that is, violent revolution and repression of the common people, are too dangerous to be given any political ground. These traitors shall be purged from our glorious Republic, and the people shall know peace.
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Allies In The Heartlands
President-Marshal Suntail, with the current situation not exactly favorable for our National Republicans, has announced a meeting with numerous far-right organizations. Among the invitees are Godfried Heeren of Feathisia, and Dietrich Mach of Greifenmarschen. While Mach will be praised as a loyal ally, we do not expect Heeren to survive.
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The Agents Of The National Republic
Traitors have taken root in every corner of our National Republic. While Kemerskai would have preferred to let these traitors go and continue their treason, we are not of his brood - they will be hunted down and destroyed.
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Continued Police Prescence
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Curtail The Archonate
The Archonate has overstepped its power as peaceful arbiters of the faith, as they should be. They have endorsed monarchism over and over again, and have failed completely in any efforts to actually follow the doctrine of the Gods. Perhaps we should remind the new Archons what the true powers of their organization should be.
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A Benevolent Dictator
The "Perfect Dictatorship" has been formed, where all griffons shall live in prosperity, peace, and stability under a benevolent leader. Suntail's efforts shall free the Republican citizens from the burden of corrupt democracy and truly bring about an age of glory.
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The Principle of Nationalism
Principle II is Nationalism - the belief that every griffon should have pride in their country and their race, and stand together against threats claw in claw. The Diamond Dogs, the perfidious beasts of Maar that sided with the Emperor against the Republicans, must be defended against, and the people must be protected from foreign influence!
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Griffonia For The Griffons
While "Griffonia for the Griffons" is normally viewed as an anti-pony slogan, Suntail has respect for the ponies and their magical and technological prowess. However - the Diamond Dogs, the absolute demons that lick the boots of the Grover dynasty and kill every Republican they can find for their masters, must be segregated from the greater Griffon populace.
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Rein In The Dogs
The Count of Bronzehill and his diamond dogs were and still are the greatest allies of the Emperor in Griffenheim. The time for vengeance has come, and the dogs who supported the rule of the Emperor will be driven back to Diamond Mountain! The Diamond Dog nobility will have justice enacted upon them, and the common dogs will be allowed to stay - although under the watch of Griffonkind.
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The Principle of Prosperity
Principle III is Prosperity - the belief that loyal griffons who follow the words of the President-Marshal should be rewarded, lifted out of poverty, and given a better and more fruitful life than any traditional monarchist state. Public welfare, seizure of monarchist land, and redistribution of ill-gotten noble gains will characterize our policy on the people's welfare.
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Shatter The Oligarchs
The oligarchy must be dismantled, and the corrupt nobility obliterated. The people and the state shall control the fruits of their labour, not lazy businessgriffs and decadent nobles who only have exploitation in mind.
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Prosperity!
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Land For The People
Now that the National Republicans are in control of the former land of the corrupt nobility, it is now necessary to redistribute their land to the loyal citizens of the Republic, who aided us in the Second Revolution and the destruction of Kemerskai's government. The time has come to make good on our promises, and institute land reform across Griffonia!
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The March Of Industry
Industry must be brought to the Herzland and the north of Cloudbury! Each corner of Griffonia shall boast a factory of their own, and the old archaic farming systems shall be torn down in favor of a truly modernized economy, where each griffon can truly contribute to their great society.
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Leave No Stone Unturned
There are untold resources beneath the mountains, plains, and seas of Griffonia. These would surely be useful in the claws of the people and the National Republic, so go out we shall, like the brave pioneers of old, and conquer these resources for the good of Griffonia and the National Republic.
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The Time Has Come
With the Heartlands under our control, the Diamond Dogs rooted out of our nation, and the old remnants of the Griffonian Empire destroyed, it is time we turn to new horizons - soon, all of Griffonia shall stand proud and true under the Suntail regime.
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The Centre
Griffonstone is the heart of all Griffonkind, and although it is certainly not as influential and beautiful as it was in ancient times, it is still key that our government liberate the birthplace of the Griffons from monachist tyrants. Republicanism shall come to the south!
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Industrialize The Lakeside
The lakeside must be brought up to the standards of modern Griffonia, and the monarchical and almost-feudal structures of Verenia must be brought to an end. Industrialization, resource mining, and Kemerskaian welfare programs will ensure that the lakeside populace is uplifted.
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Griffonstone is emblematic of the moral rot and decay of Griffonian culture and the monarchist system. A decaying waste, with the Idol of Boreas lost and the monarchy in chaos, perhaps it would be better to simply put the city out of its misery - and rebuild a new Griffonstone from the ground up, without the worship to the Grover dynasty or failing remnants of ancient Griffon culture.
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Tricolour Over The Centre
Central Griffonia has been freed from the backwards and harmful traditions that for so long kept its people divided and oppressed. These griffons can now take their rightful place within the Republic, and embrace their true nation.
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The Aquileians
The griffons of the west have long fought against the rule of their debased monarchs, without lasting success. It falls to us to bring them deliverance from their chains.
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Nationalize The Trade Companies
Skyfall and their trade city ilk have grown into hives of degeneracy, with massive quantities of gold flowing into the pockets of undeserving oligarchs. From now on, this wealth will be put towards the good of the nation.
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The Black Gold Of Greifwald
The Greifwald oil fields are a valuable asset, but they are currently obsolescent, and extraction could be greatly improved. Developing these resources will be vital to continuing the war effort.
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Tricolour Over The West
The Aquileians have always had a strong Republican spirit. With them in the lead, the western griffons have embraced unification. Together we march towards a bright future!
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The South
Our southern brethren have historically been skeptical of Griffonia-wide enterprises; to their own detriment. As we are now in a position to force the issue, it's time we brought them into the fold.
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Crush The Monarchists
These lands are infested with sycophants and other assorted scum who still hold reverence for their petty monarchs. It falls to us to smash this system of oppression and free the griffon spirit. No kings, only griffons!
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Beakolini's Traitors
It is plainly evident that Beakolini and his small-minded followers are incapable of seeing the bigger picture. How desperately they cling to their little province, refusing to appreciate their place as part of the whole Griffonian nation.
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Tricolour Over The South
We have cleansed the south of cowardly monarchists and short-sighted regionalists. The forces of disunity have been defeated, and the southern griffons now stand proudly beside us!
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The Frontier
The lands to the east are wild and perilous, but the unification of our nation requires us to brave the challenge and free these griffons from their oppressors. For the Republic!
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The Gryphus Ports
With the ports of Gryphus now under our control, they will connect us to valuable southeastern trade networks. Once we expand the dockyards they will also become a great asset to our navy.
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Industrialize The Breadbasket
Maintaining the security of our nation will necessitate the creation of a whole new industrial economy. Modern technologies demand greater efficiency to make the most of our land and resources, even in rural areas. Progress marches on, and we can not afford to get left behind.
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Tricolour Over The Frontier
Freedom has been brought to the eastern griffons, and they can now take their proper place within their true nation. Together, we may enter a new era of pride and prosperity.
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What Kemerskai Never Could Have Done
At last, the Republic has been made whole. Griffons from all corners of the continent now stand together as one: the ultimate triumph for freedom and justice over greed and tyranny. This was Kemerskai's vision, but in his weakness, he was incapable of taking the necessary steps to bring it about. And so we give three cheers for Reinhard Suntail, the great liberator of Griffonia!
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The Clock is Ticking
Suntail's health scare has opened the President-Marshal's eyes to the universal truths of the regime surrounding him. His advisors are nothing but squabbling griffs intent only on succeeding him, and much of his own people cheered for his percieved demise. This time, Suntail will not remain ignorant of his own flaws. |
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Possibilities Decreasing...
Not for the first time, Reinhard Suntail finds himself surrounded by traitors and vultures. Griffons he trusted have turned out to be opportunists, and enemies he thought long-defeated have raised their heads once again. But Suntail has few options, but he has the will to triumph over lesser griffons, and he will not fail now.
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Getting so close to death has given the President-Marshal a new perspective. Old memories plague him, and he thinks of all the mistakes he has made, the friends he had to bury along the road to the unification of Griffonia. Before he decides what to do, Suntail will have to sort through his life and evaluate his mistakes.
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Speak to the People of Griffonia
Suntail has never been much of an orator, that is for certain, but desperate times require desperate measures. The President-Marshal will hold a public speech in Griffonia that will be relayed across every radio in the nation and published in every newspaper, determining the course of action for the fragile National Republic.
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An Eternal President-Marshal
Reinhard Suntail has chosen to remain in power indefinitely, and to appoint his successor rather than leaving it to the masses.
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Silence the Naysayers
Fascist, tyrant, butcher, criminal: the enemies of the National Republic spit these words when they hear President-Marshal Suntail's voice and think he cannot hear. It is time to remind these traitors the price of treason.
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Name A Successor
While he will only step down if and when he chooses to, we cannot allow another period of confusion: it is time to choose a successor. In the event of the President-Marshal's death, incapacity, or retirement, his place will be taken by his most trusted subordinate.
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The Thousand-Year Republic
The National Republic has been stabilized, and our nation is stronger than ever. Now it is time for Suntail to sit back and gaze upon his legacy.
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Continue the Anti-Clerical Campaign
While faith itself is not a crime, an organized and centralized religion will always represent a threat to the National Republic. It represents an allegiance separate from the allegiance to the nation, and a major locus of power that is separate from the state. We will continue Anti-Clerical policies, and pass new laws to root out underground religious movements.
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New Archons for a New Republic
While the Archonate has historically buttressed the vile and decadent monarchy, this need not always be so. If we appoint loyal National Republican Archons, we can marry the power of religion to the principle of Nationalism.
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An End to Regionalism
The Principle of Nationalism refers, and must always refer, to Pan-Griffonian nationalism. Separatism, regionalism, and its cousins are the greatest foes of our National Republic. Any publication advocating regionalism will be shut down. Regionalist agitation will be prosecuted as sedition.
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Close the Borders
The Riverlands are sheltering enemies of the National Republic under the banner of "Refugee Protection" and "Political Asylum." We must close our borders to the Riverponies, and proactively move to hunt down out those seeking to escape justice.
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A Portrait in Every Home
President-Marshal Suntail, you are the savior of Griffonkind. You are the great griffon of the world. President-Marshal Suntail, you are the lighthouse of prosperity. You are the great wall of security. Suntail, Suntail! Your immortal spirit will lead us forever. We will defeat monarchism and achieve the rebirth of pan-Griffonia! |
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Conclude the Reorganisation Process
It is time to finish reorganizing the National Republic. No more can the President-Marshal lead without the consent of the common Griffons. We will establish a legislature, appoint a commission to ensure orderly elections, and finally, Reinhard Suntail will step down in favour of a popularly-elected successor.
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Call A Pan-Griffonian Congress
The separation of legislature and executive was, according to pre-Suntail thinkers, the core of Republican government. While Suntail affirms the primacy of the executive, now that Griffonia has been unified we should call a Congress of patriotic griffons to aid us in lawmaking and give more of a popular mandate to the National Republic.
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Form the National Electoral Commission
In order to administer the election of Suntail's successor, we will appoint a commission of expert Griffons with unwavering devotion to the Three Principles to evaluate and vet every candidate, to ensure that no successor of President-Marshal Suntail will undermine the ideals of the National Republic.
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The First Elections of the National Republic
It is time. The candidates have been registered, the rules are clear, and election officials have been dispatched to every city and town. Now we merely need to begin the process, and await the results.
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The National Republic Forever
Not only has Suntail liberated the people of Griffonia from the evils of monarchy, but he has restored their hearts, minds, and souls and driven them toward a greater purpose - the pursuit of nationalism, prosperity, and security. Now, he can look back in his retirement at the map of Griffonia before him, with a once-prosperous resistance nowhere in sight.
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The Triumph Of The Dual Monarchy
[Root.GetLeader] now stands triumphant at the head of a new and unique Griffonian monarchy, which has put aside the differences between Herzlander and Cloudburian to build a greater society. First, however, we must appoint a Prime Minister to advise our Kings and lead the nation in their abscence.
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For The Crown! The Count of Bronzehill, Ignatius, has proven a loyal and dutiful servant of Grover VI. Indeed, he may be perhaps the safest pair of claws (or paws) on the wheel as we work on uniting the two monarchies. He may be the one needed to make the necessary deals to make sure that everything goes as planned.
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A Just Kingdom!”
A Godly Monarchy!”
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Power To The Kings
The Kings of the Dual Monarchy were born to rule. They, and their bloodlines were chosen by the gods as having the burden of the Crown weigh down upon them, and to rule with in a fair and just way. We shall restore power to them, as it once was, we shall make sure that they will rule by their right, not by force of arms.
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Autonomy For The States
For countless ages, the states of the old Empire had wide-ranging autonomy. The Feathisian Constitution, the Senate of Romau, the Rectorates of Yale. They will all be assured that they will still have a latitude of autonomy to act as they want to within their borders, with the provision that they will still be subject to the Kings, Prime Minister and legislature.
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Privileges For The Nobles
The Nobles, while not as blessed in their reign as the Kings are, in their oath to serve them, still serve a role in the new Dual Monarchy. They are to be the link between the commoner and the Kings, facilitating their voice and serving the Kings and people locally. After all, even the Kings can't be everywhere. In return, they will be granted some privileges fitting their position.
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No Griff Left Behind
And so, we turn to the final piece of the puzzle. A King is sworn to protect and to nurture his people, and it is here that we come in. A massive drive for employment, to make sure no griffon will be left behind as we hurtle into a bright new future, under Grover and Oskar will be a boon, both for the economy and for us personally.
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Employment For All
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A Godly Monarchy! Prelate Julius Eagleclaw, a relative of Gabriela Eagleclaw, Duchess of Strawberry, is a pious and stern griffon who can truly guide the Dual Monarchy to strength and stability, unlike a more liberal or socialist prime minister. Tradition and security must be upheld, and Julius Eagleclaw is the best griffon to uphold them.
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A Just Kingdom!”
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Friends In The Archonate
Eagleclaw's position as a prelate has given him many connections in the Archonate of Boreas and the organized Griffonian religious hierarchy as a whole. His friend, Archon Proteus III, has been invited to serve directly in our government and advise Julius on political and theological matters. His military and political brilliance will be an excellent asset to our nation.
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Wrangle The Legislature
The liberal legislature, mostly filled with cronies of Oskar Plumenjar, must be suppressed so that its idealist politicians cannot disturb the goals of the Eagleclaw administration. Measures must be taken to curtail the power of the parliament and strengthen both the Kings and the prime minister, so that the shortcomings of the incompetent Cloudburian parliamentarians can be avoided.
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Mandatory Military Service
It must be the duty of every griffon to serve their nation with their body and mind. Mandatory service in the military will be introduced in the name of this principle and to tie together griffons under a common oath to the Kings.
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Mandatory Military Service
It must be the duty of every griffon to serve their nation with their body and mind. Mandatory service in the military will be introduced in the name of this principle and to tie together griffons under a common oath to the Kings.
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A Corporatist Economy
There are many companies who are not only willing to serve the nation of old, but have wisely seen the light and chosen to work with the true rulers of the Heartlands and Cloudbury. Indeed, representatives from those same companies have proposed an even closer collaboration than before. This may prove to be useful.
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A Corporatist Economy
There are many companies who are not only willing to serve the nation of old, but have wisely seen the light and chosen to work with the true rulers of the Heartlands and Cloudbury. Indeed, representatives from those same companies have proposed an even closer collaboration than before. This may prove to be useful.
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Unite The Houses
Oskar, the King of Cloudbury, for all his wisdom and might cannot, and will not sire any children. To avoid the Kingdom of Cloudbury from falling into a succession crisis, and to further tie the kingdoms together, a marriage is the solution. Grover VI, King of Herzland and Ophelia, Countess of Squark, and the grandniece to Oskar will be married in a lavish ceremony in Griffenheim.
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A Godly Monarchy!”
For The Crown!”
A Just Kingdom!”
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The Cloudburians are, perhaps understandably, afraid that once Oskar and his nearest relatives die out, that Cloudbury will be subsumed as just another piece of the Herzland and treated as a junior partner. This malevolent idea cannot be allowed to take hold. We will assure the Cloudburians that they will be treated as an equal partner to the Herzland and that they will keep what they have now.
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Placate The Imperials
Many Imperials have grown distrustful of Cloudbury's equal partnership. We will not allow this to happen, we can and will redirect their attention with shiny baubles, promises, and titles. No Prime Minister became what they are without an eye for the Art of the Deal, after all. Soon, with their newfound ideas and friends, they will have forgotten about Cloudbury as anything but an equal partner.
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Long Live The Kings!
The creases have been smoothed over, the result of deal after agreement after clawshake. And everygriff now stands united behind the Dual Monarchy as those against have learned when to hold their beak. Three cheers for the Kings, may they live forever more. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! |
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Appoint Rosewing:
A Just Kingdom! Rosewing, the griffon behind the machinations leading to the unification of the Heartlands and Cloudbury is of course the perfect griff for the job. Having connections with all sides in the kingdoms, Republicans, monarchists, Cloudburians and Herzlanders alike, he can navigate the tangled web that has been woven by griffons over the ages, all over the two nations.
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For The Crown!”
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One Nation, United
They may talk about two monarchies, but the truth is that there is only one nation. The United Kingdom of Cloudbury and Herzland. One nation, that may be composed of two, but one nation all the same. Our communication and our propaganda will reflect this in all ways to make sure that when we stand 20 years down the line, they talk of one nation, not two.
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Our Own Identity
There will be no 'Cloudburians' or 'Herzlanders'. Those terms died a slow death on the Griffking River. Instead, there shall only be one identity that will transcend the labels and create something bigger. A new identity will rise from the ruins of the old to symbolize the new Dual Monarchy.
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Subsidies For Business
A nation in these days is measured by its economy. And it is here we must focus on the engines of wealth that drive the economy. Many businesses and corporations in both Cloudbury and the Herzland have been begging for a kickstart to have the economy up and running soon again. Indeed, the corporations that once worked with Republicans and Imperials have made themselves available to us, in exchange for a stimulus boost.
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Lower The Taxes
As part of the larger stimulus effort undertaken, we will also slash the taxes paid by all people in both Cloudbury and Herzland across the board. The griffons shall be entitled to the sweat of their own brow, instead of having to deliver it on a silver platter to the fat cats who without anyone's consent or benefit grow rich of other's work.
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Appoint Sivenhof: Liberty And Country!
Sivenhof is the griffon for the job. As a griffon who, despite unquestioning loyalty to Their Majesties, has worked closely with Republicans, of which several are still running around the Dual Monarchy, he can perhaps talk them down to avoid another attempted revolution. It may be defeated again, but last time a revolution happened, Aquileia broke away.
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There is an old saying 'Panem et Circenses' Bread and Circuses. If the public and potential republican supporters are kept happy and fed they don't feel the same compulsion to take up voices, or even arms against the rightful government. If we put the 'bread' part into action, we may yet avoid another revolution attempt, and gain a stronger economy too.
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Agrarian Democracy
Democracy starts with the people and the little griffon. And it is the farmers and the small rural communities that we must begin from. It is them that have a strong tradition for local governance by voting, and it is them that have run things as a precursor to truthful democracy. So as it is, we will focus out subsidies and money on where they matter most.
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Agrarian Democracy
Democracy starts with the people and the little griffon. And it is the farmers and the small rural communities that we must begin from. It is them that have a strong tradition for local governance by voting, and it is them that have run things as a precursor to truthful democracy. So as it is, we will focus out subsidies and money on where they matter most.
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Curtail The Privileges
The old revolution didn't spring from nowhere. Griffons saw the nobles growing fat off their earned coins, sitting with their intrigue and drinking themselves senseless while they toiled endlessly for little pay and no thanks. We must acknowledge, that while their methods were wrong and they themselves were dangerous extremists, we must appease their less radical supporters by reining in the nobility.
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Rehabilitate Kemerskai
Alexander Kemerskai, the Marshal, a tragic figure who tried to control the reformist sentiment in the Empire, only to be dragged into more and more radical positions by his extremist subordinates, kicking and screaming until Rosewing helped him out. He had his heart in the right place, and genuinely cared for the common griffon... At least that is what we will say and what the history books will say.
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The Greenback Accords
With all sides conciled, with all the people living in peace and harmony, we can finally take the last step. We will go to Greenback and hammer out a final agreement to make sure that griffons from both realms, Cloudbury and Herzland can work together for a common good for all.
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