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Preservation Act"
Vote For TCP!"
Listen To Me"
Prime Minister!"
One Vote"
New Mareidian!"
Hurray Democracy!"
In With The Unions!"
Modern Designs"
Nothing But Lies!"
Zamal Has Freed You!"
Alexander Snezhinsky"
The Republic"
Scarred Scum"
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The Art Of The Deal
Some ponies would consider the finest art to be the graceful brushstrokes that inhabit a painter's canvas, or maybe the soothing harmonies that fill the walls of a concert hall with on performance night; but for arms dealers Pea Shooter and Vasile cel Tradat, there is no greater art in the world than the art of the deal.
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The Facade Of Democracy
It's an open secret in Tobuck that the government and its stated "democracy" are just an elaborate sham to garner support from nations like Maregypt, when in reality much of the country is governed by authoritarian warlords, and democratically elected officials have little power.
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Greasing The Wheel Of Democracy
Even though the elected government holds little power, simply subverting them by use of force would be inexcusable in both the eyes of the people and friendly regimes; as such it sometimes requires a little bit of bribery and blackmail to convince government bureaucrats to sign off on risky legislature, and smile while doing it.
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Pass The Home Act
The republic is nothing if not cooperative, especially regarding the Zarantians. It's only fair, and practical of course, to allow for the free movement of peoples over the Tobuckian-Zarantian border; with a little luck, this should keep the tribes off of our backs for a while longer too.
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 The Home Act
The republic is nothing if not cooperative, especially regarding the Zarantians. It's only fair, and practical of course, that we have allowed for the free movement of peoples over the Tobuckian-Zarantian border; with a little luck, this should keep the tribes off of our backs for a while longer too.
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Expand Guard Jurisdiction
If the events of the past few months have proven anything, it's that we must allow the national guard jurisdiction over the movement of peoples. We must keep the Zarantian intellectuals in the city, and of course make sure that the warlords remain blissfully ignorant for a little longer.
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 Guard Security Operations
If the events of the past few months have proven anything, it's that allowing the national guard jurisdiction over the movement of peoples was a fantastic idea. We must keep the Zarantian intellectuals in the city, and of course make sure that the warlords remain blissfully ignorant for a little longer.
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Clean The House
The time has come to tidy up around the edges and make doubly sure that nothing compromising leaks out about our little game. It might increase the workload for the state bureaucrats that are trustworthy just a little, but that's a horseshoe they'll simply have to wear. Sometimes a little encouragement is unfortunately necessary.
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Three Hurrahs For Tobuck
A little glimmer of hope, no matter how far-off the end goal is or how misplaced that hope may be, is still something that can be utilized for the benefit of our little operation. The people must believe in the republic to make the most of the state structure it provides and so they shall, however briefly.
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The Loveable Drunk
While effectively a puppet, one of the most important ponies in Tobuck's democracy is a pony named Giggle Juice. A drunkard who lacks actual power, but makes up for it with an abundance of charisma; he's a popular figurehead in the eyes of many, and his support is paramount to maintaining the facade of Democracy.
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Erstwhile Partner
Ah, Vasile; a griffon as capable of holding a genuine conversation with someone as he is with robbing any poor creature blind on the spot. We would do well to reaffirm our ties with him as he has other plans for this city, though he knows little of it. Perhaps he may even help us unknowingly!
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Peace and Prosperity
Giggle Juice recently came to us with an idea for giving a speech on coexistence and cooperation with the Zarantians, even suggesting that we invite their tribal leader if she's interested. Let us arrange for this plan of his to forward; even if our neighbours don't accept, our people will appreciate the gesture.
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Their Pay Day
After thoroughly touching base with everypony that props up our make-believe democracy, it's time for them to reap the benefits of their loyalty. After all, we want it to be pretty clear that allegiance is an investment that pays dividends.
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Our Pay Day
The rules have been set, the sellers regulated and the offshore accounts maintained. We're fit to rake in cash for as long as our supply lasts, come Tatarus or high water.
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Goodbye, And Thanks For The Bits
We've finished up earlier than expected, much to the imminent delight of that tribal queen. Well, better be off whilst the going's good as they say; there's no point in delaying our stay in Tobuck any further than necessary. The climate was far from enjoyable and the politics will not be missed.
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To The Citizens Of Tobuck!
There are few things more effective than propaganda these days, but we prefer to call that sort of project a 'media campaign' when we take it to the public. Whatever the case, calming the people and the soldiers in the warlord armies is a logical step in ensuring the stability of the state for the moment.
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Do Not Believe Their Lies!
It seems that our previous efforts, though extensive, simply weren't enough to sufficiently quell popular discontent and the army remains sceptical. We'll simply have to make their other sources of information entirely invalid then! We'll make sure that they don't trust anypony but us when it comes to the media!
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To Each Their Game
A free market is good for business, but there is a such thing as it being too free. With a little bookkeeping and regulation we can ensure that only loyal liaisons and captains are shipping our guns around, and that none of them are sold to local warlords that could try to muscle in on the trade.
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Checking The Supply
Given how messy things currently are in the weapon-selling department, we would do well to streamline the process somewhat. With a little estimation on our part, a few approximations from the warehouse workers and a healthy dose of paperwork it should become much easier to maintain and utilise the stores.
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The Business Of Gun Running
Arms trafficking is the bread and butter of Tobuck. It's why the government was founded, how it's funded, why its leaders even care, and ultimately the glue that binds Tobuckian society together. On top of all that, it makes us extremely rich!
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Meeting With The Banker
One of the most important part of Tobuck's gun trade is offshore bank accounts; Tobuck is not a state with a stable economy. Storing our accumulated wealth in local banks is just asking for it to be lost with the next financial crisis, which is why it's important to regularly meet with overseas bankers to maintain foreign accounts.
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Streamlined Procurement
To be blunt, we need to speed things up a little. What we have in place works, but it doesn't work nearly well enough to last. Though it will pain the coffers to do so, it's important that we increase the number of working personnel on the weapon stockpiles and begin properly managing the warehouses that we keep them in.
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Quality Products
One of the most important things an arms dealer maintains is his reputation. Sell defective arms to a customer one too many times and you may as well consider yourself out of a job. On the other hoof, certain firearms are precisely hunted for their qualities, whenever exceptional or historical. It'd be a waste to sell them off to a common buyer and leave a wealthy patron miffed.
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Performance Review
With ample use of auditors and statisticians, we can actually get to the business of determining if all of our hard work has actually paid off in the end, or if we've just wasted our time with bad business.
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The Three Warlords
Though the warlords guarantee our safety from outside forces, they also present the most significant security threat. If they were to discover the deal then they would quickly become hostile and would certainly have the military capacity to take over for themselves. We must watch our backs, wait and play along.
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 Ears Amongs the Bands
Trying to get coherent information out of warlords is a notoriously difficult affair, one which isn't really worth the effort when they all have their own aims. Instead we have dispersed a number of individuals amongst the rank and file of the warlord bands in the hopes that we can spread misinformation and add to the confusion just a little more.
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Celebrate Military Success
As Wallnut Drive would say, there's nothing like a party to remind yourself why it is that you do what you do. Though they haven't done much recently, the warlords would very much enjoy some shipments of various foodstuffs and booze to keep themselves occupied until we're ready to get out.
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The Rules Of Good Business
When it comes to gun running there are some things you should always do and others that would probably get you killed if you were to have a go at them. These rules must be followed to a tee, unless we plan on ending up ousted like the Zarantians. If nothing else, the threat of retrospective irony is simply too great.
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First Rule
First rule is to never get shot with your own merchandise. Sell it unloaded, and sell it to people way out of killing range. Wallnut Drive is a true oddball compared to the other warlords, someone who seems to find new ways to break guns and expend ammunition.
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The Tricky Thestral
Wallnut Drive is not the smartest bat, but he has a way of showing up just when you don't need him to. If given the right incentives, he'll cause enough chaos and confusion on his own that the others won't realize the game until it's already up.
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Second Rule
Second rule is to never pick up arms with your customers. Baragzen, the snobby Warzenan noble, has far greater ambitions than any other warlord in Tobuck, only outmatched by his boorish smugness. But passion like his, if harnessed well, makes for a good tool.
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The Exiled Royal
Baragzen sees Tobuck as just a stepping stone to future conquests. Let him think that way. We'll give him some extra guns and tell him the other warlords are looking to muscle in on his territory, and he'll keep them off our backs.
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Third Rule
Third rule is to always ensure you have a foolproof way of getting paid, preferably in advance. If you don't have a guaranteed way to get your cash in the end, the deal isn't worth it. Alesia Snezhnaya is a smart mare and careful with her goods. But give her a good deal and she'll make a good business partner.
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The White Severyanian
Alesia Snezhnaya is dogged and determined, but thinks linearly. If we hoof her some extra troops and tell her to fortify the border, she'll be too busy scrupulously digging trenches to snoop around.
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Erstwhile Operation
Desperate times call for desperate measures, so the media says at least. The warlords have been encouraged to launch an operation against Chiropterra, working off of entirely falsified reports of a weak border presence there. Knowing their drive for loot, they'll likely commit fully to the attack and need to reoperate afterwards.
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Tobuckian Standoff
We're in a position now where we can encourage the warlords to fight one another, if only to give us a little more time. Pea has dirt on all three of the big equines that should be just enough to get them into a scuffle, we'll just have to make sure that they don't start sniffing around once the damage is done.
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To Save The Republic
Well that was a mess. Pea's off. Zarantia's angrier than they ever have been and the warlords are running amok in the countryside. But while you can see some smugglers running to the ships in Tobuck's harbour, there is a griff in the presidential palace who still sees an opportunity. After all, who better to thrive in chaos than a Brodfeldian?
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Grovel For Loans
Pea drained the whole treasury dry to fund his escape. Whatever he made it out with is gone and so is the rest. At this point, we'll have to bite the bullet and borrow at loan shark rates but it beats austerity. Nothing is more unstable than corrupt civil servants getting told to make do with less.
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 Repaying Loans
If there's one thing that solves a budget crisis based on debt, it's politely begging for new low-interest loans with which to pay off the previous ones that have become problematic. Needless to say that this will require some considerable schmoozing on the part of Vasile, but the new President is nothing if not suave and skilled in that department.
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Crash Cuts
Whoever said that you have to spend money to make money was not in the gun running business. While you can haggle with some ponies, you can't expect to go far with the loan shark breathing down your neck. Anyway, everypony takes a squeeze and be a little patient. If you want guarantees and security, go plant potatoes!
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Underfunded State
If there's one thing that solves a budget crisis, it's a period of national austerity to make sure that we can earn the money to relieve ourselves of the burgeoning debt. Sure the state bureaucracy might suffer a little from doing it this way, but it's the simplest and fastest way to do things without additional complications. We'll just have to live with the pain, for now.
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Entice The Zarantians
Throughout Pea's regime, we took very little care in giving a reason for the Zarantian-aligned families not to hate us. Considering Pea's end game, it was no surprise but Vasile had nonetheless made some business overtures. By reaching out, we could build a relationship off of that. And once we're in, we can work things out.
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Everything Is Pea's Fault!
Pea Shooter was a fantastic gun smuggler but he really mucked it up for the rest of us. We'll be lucky if we manage to really turn things around. Luckily, the Tobuckians feel the same way. So we might as well pin everything on him. He's far away and not planning to come back. He'll understand. Probably.
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And Giggle's Too!
Giggle Juice was an amazing tool for a while when Pea's crew was still getting money and some good partying was enough to smooth the edges. But now, we're going to go through a rough patch and nothing gets on the nerves of everypony than a drunk who can't get up before noon. Time to sober up.
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Emergency Elections
For all of its short history, the Republic of Tobuck never made good on its promise of organising elections. So let's. We'll have to be quick about it so no opposition can organise. Also, we'll need to raid the pantries to buy votes with something else than money. Hey you! Want a pound of flour in exchange for a vote?
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 The Fake Republic
Tobuck! A free, modern and sovereign republic! The only issue is that no Tobuckian actually wanted one. Or rather, the few who did want one certainly didn't want some gun runner to run it. In a land that happily thrived under a monarchy, the announcement of the republic landed like a cannonball shot with not enough gunpowder: making a big "thud" in the mud. In the end, nopony was really fooled by the proclamation of the republic, even the Hippogriffian and Maregyptian ambassadors who were still happy to give lip service to the idea that Chiropterra, Warzena and Zarantia ought to think twice about moving in. But bits help smooth things over and a fake republic has a way of streamlining government decision. Recent elections have generally been received well by the public, but animosity remains as the readily apparent government corruption is yet to be addressed. Vasile has the nation's best interests at heart, right? |
Bring Back Stability
For a little while, we have been able to keep the rowdiest elements of our mercenaries and smugglers in check. Now, they're running wild and anypony turning to the state needs to pay up to even get listened to. It's time to bring back some order and show them that maybe there's hope under the striped flag. At the very least, it'll buy us time to figure things out.
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Arm The Republican Guard
The Republican Guard has never been much more than a ponyguard force dedicated to prevent the warlords from bullying the capital itself. It is time to give them the tools to do more and actually stand up to the warlords when the time is right. We have the guns. Time to give them to the right ponies this time around.
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Keep Some Bureaucrats
Vasile and Pea paid a whole lot of ponies throughout their partnership. Sadly, both indulged in some favoritism, especially when Pea's plan became clear. The people wants corrupt heads to fall. Might as well give them what they want with Pea's loyalists and make sure we get to keep the loyal ones who know what they're doing.
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Sweep The Slate Clean
For all its usefulness for our business venture, the corrupt apparel of state was a really nothing more than a temporary boon. It's a rotten base for anything long-term. We need to remove all of the corrupt civil servants and make sure those with real inside knowledge shut up permanently. Plus, this will be a wonderful opportunity to garner good among the people.
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Act Swiftly And Fiercely
It's been months now that the three idiots and other new wannabe idiots have been ducking it out in the countryside to be in a prime position to take Tobuck. In a way, they made our job for us. Time to go out and mop them up before the bats or Zarantians get the idea of doing it first. Citizens, to arms! Or something like that. We're learning.
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Father Of The Fatherland
The votes have been counted and the elected parliament of Tobuck can finally gather. Thanks to our diligence, it's only a formality and Vasile cel Tradat shall be confirmed as president of the Republic. It's time to address the people. Fear not, little foals of Tobuck. Vasile's here. And he'll take good care of you. We promise.
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Republic Of The People
You know what? If we are to make this republican thing work, we might as well walk the walk. Well. Up to a point. But still, we can find a way to make things work for the people and for us. In addition, it would finally allow us to make good on our plan to give us a presentable facade for the harmonic and established powers. After all, all facades are better with an actual building behind it.
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Cement Presidential Authority
If there's one thing that Pea's dominance in the republic did, it was prove that the president needs more power. Quite frankly it's a miracle that he managed all of that as the foreign minister, but that's just why the president needs to have the authority over the rest of the government.
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Retain Old Partners
The warlords sure were a difficult bunch, but the only reason they could try to contest republican rule was because Pea let them. Now that they're no longer a threat, it's high time that we hired what remains of their skilled personel and integrated them into the army proper. Waste not, want not!
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The Private Law
What our republic needs is security, first and foremost. If we're going to avoid another Pea Shooter, we need a new organisation capable of internal review that can finally secure the state from profiteers both internal and external. Well, so long as Vasile's name doesn't come up anywhere of course.
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Prison Employment Bill
Some say that prison inmates are a drain on society, and the President agrees! We can't just have them sitting in a cell, doing nothing but taking money from the state only to return to crime when they leave. Instead we should put them to work, give them some skills for the future and earn some money for our efforts in the process.
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 Reformed Laws
If there's one thing the executive is good for, it's getting things done and quickly. Vasile's reforms have streamlined the bureaucracy of the government to no end and he has even included provisions for tribal landlords in the government papers. The prison labour system that he's put in place is also of particular note as it generates money for the administration and keeps taxes low for the people! It is perhaps of slight concern that the reforms also grant him additional powers, but who cares? Everyone loves the President!
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Opponents Of Corruption
Corruption is the enemy of any great state, almost destroying our beloved republic once before. Though it may result in some of our political opponents disappearing, it's a necessary evil to ensure that whatever despicable elements of administrative malpractice remain get stuffed for good!
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 Reformed Laws
If there's one thing the executive is good for, it's getting things done and quickly. Vasile's reforms have streamlined the bureaucracy of the government to no end and he has even included provisions for tribal landlords in the government papers. The recent addition of anti-corruption laws to the legal system has also made the state far more reliable, both for the citizenry and the President alike. It is perhaps of slight concern that the reforms also grant him additional powers, but who cares? Everyone loves Vasile!
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The Three Reforms
The president is powerful, sure; but they aren't as powerful as the office could be. Maybe even not as powerful as the office should be. Well, if there's anything that'll turn Tobuck into a proper nation state it's nationalism, populism and just a little sprinkle of extended presidential authority. Call it authoritarianism, if you like.
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 The Three Reforms
The three reforms are as follows: Populism, prosperity and nationalism. Needless to say that the policy, as with all other things implemented by the beloved President, have gone down swimmingly and the entire nation has begun to abide by these reforms as tenets. The republic shall be great! It shall be rich! It shall thrive under the guiding claws of the President!
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Lex Vasile
Streamlining is a dull but necessary affair for the long-term functionality of any developing administration. Far from the frankly decrepit system that previously allowed rot and grime to fester in the workings of the state, the reforms introduced by Vasile cel Tradat has made introducing alterations to the functionality of the civil service much simpler.
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Reformed Laws
If there's one thing the executive is good for, it's getting things done and quickly. Vasile's reforms have streamlined the bureaucracy of the government to no end and he has even included provisions for tribal landlords in the government papers. It is perhaps of slight concern that the reforms also grant him additional powers, but who cares? Everyone loves the President!
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Liberties Of The Traditional Caste
Though many Tobuckian urbanites fail to realise it, Zarantians still make up a considerable minority of the republican citizenry. We will not forget their many trials and tribulations in the turbulent founding of our great nation, and in return for this recognition they will openly cooperate and contribute tenfold!
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Ancient Culture
Preservation Act Though not responsible for the creation of our capital or the wealth of our nation, the Zarantians are nevertheless an integral part of our little republic. Their way of life has seeped deeply into the Tobuckian identity and we should strive to protect the culture that they cherish, painful for the state coffers as it may be.
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The Three Reforms
The three reforms are as follows: Populism, prosperity and nationalism. Needless to say that the policy, as with all other things implemented by the beloved President, have gone down swimmingly and the entire nation has begun to abide by these reforms as tenets. The republic shall be great! It shall be rich! It shall thrive under the guiding claws of the President!
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I Am Tobuckian
For most nations, the Storm King and his march across Zebrica are responsible for destruction and death. The same is true of Tobuck; but - and perhaps more importantly - his brief reign and occupation was what created our republic. We are a people born in the fires of war and suffering, but for all that we have an identity. Or, shall we say, a new idenity.
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The Miharzehir Referendum
The little strip of land we Tobuckians call Miharzehir has long been claimed by the Warzenans to be an occupied territory. Vasile is of the opinion that what happened under the storm king should stay buried with that old yeti, but if those zebras want a referendum... Oh, then they will have their 'free and fair' vote for who the land goes to.
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Preservation Act”
The following will bypass the focus:
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Gain Base Stability: +5.00%. Change in popularity of Non-Aligned: 5.00%
Warzena will declare war on Tobuck.
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Present Good Front
We're nothing if not an accepting bunch, us Tobuckians. We don't care what ideology you subscribe to, what faith you may be a part of or where you live; if you've got something to offer us, we have plenty to offer you. So, why not come on down and take in the sights in our little corner of Zebrica? There's something here for everyone.
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Cognac-Cigar Diplomacy
Diplomacy more complex than 'we have an alliance' or 'we are going to war' is often overlooked by the secondary powers of the world. A leader has to be smart and tread carefully, they have to know where to invest and who to work with; they have to understand economics as well as mere politics. Luckily for the citizenry of Tobuck, Vasile is rather skilled at doing both.
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Care For a Drink, Warzena?
Warzena has historically never been a particularly close friend of Tobuck, but we live in the present rather than the past. We would do well to shake and make up, maybe even put our weight behind a defensive pact to reassure them of our good intentions. It's just not good business to push potential partners away!
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How About It, Zarantia?
Tobuck's mere existence is somewhat of an insult to the Zarantians, which makes cosying up to them both difficult and desirable. We would do well to normalise relations and get back on speaking terms, maybe even put our weight behind a defensive pact to reassure them of our good intentions. It's just not good smart to say no to potential friends!
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Most Beloved President
If there's one thing every creature can get behind, it's a charismatic and lovable president with a few good war speeches up their sleeve! Sure it's mostly their job to work in peacetime, but you only fail to prepare for a war once. Long live the republic! Long live Tobuck! Hail to the President!
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Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
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Keep Talons Sharp
War is an unfortunate necessity when it comes to the security of our beloved republic, something only proven by Chiropterra's invasion. If we wish for the republic to persist beyond the purview of a couple decades, we would do well to retain a permanent state of partial military readiness. The early bird gets the seeds, dont'cha know.
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Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
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Altruistic Pragmatism
War is an unfortunate necessity when it comes to the security of our beloved republic, something only proven by Chiropterra's invasion. Contrary to popular belief however, it's not war itself that kills a nation; it's the occupation that inevitably follows such a conflict that does it. If Tobuck is to survive, we'll have to collaborate.
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Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
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Conclude The Reforms
Well isn't Vasile popular all of a sudden? We could never have seen this coming, truly. The president's position of power is now secure and his policies in government have never looked more promising and profitable. Tobuck really is a nation now, a republic with a president and an identity to call their own. Not half bad for a griffon, eh?
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The Three Reforms
The three reforms are as follows: Populism, prosperity and nationalism. Needless to say that the policy, as with all other things implemented by the beloved President, have gone down swimmingly and the entire nation has begun to abide by these reforms as tenets. The republic shall be great! It shall be rich! It shall thrive under the guiding claws of the President!
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State Employment Scheme
Who says the state can't help the people? We can provide jobs for any creature that comes our way looking for work, and make sure that we profit as much as they do! It's a win-win situation for everyone and the Republic will prosper. It's all about return on investment, something which Vasile understands very well indeed.
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Traditional-Center Party
It's high time we moved away from the relic that was the Tobuck National Alliance. Its name and its history with Pea Shooter is an insult to the very fabric of our republic and its principles. With a little rebranding and some tender loving care, we can reform and rebuild it from the ground up into the Traditional-Center Party.
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Honour The Congress
Pea Shooter ensured that the National Congress was a sham right up to the very top, but if we're doing things properly now that can no longer be the case. We have to make sure the opposition gets the fill, albeit at the cost of some political support. Fair's fair and walking the walk means fulfilling our promises.
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 National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level.
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Don't Be A Fool,
Vote For TCP! Our rebranding and reshuffling has certainly done the trick, but it also hasn't made sure we get elected when voting comes around. It's time for the republic to have its first genuine PR campaign and Vasile is setting out to make the TCP look as personable as possible. Who doesn't love a good load of charisma in their politicians?
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 Congressional Election Fuzz
Ah, election season. There's nothing quite like the buzz of the people and the excitement on the President's face whenever the elections roll around and it's high time that we invested in a campaign. Sure a lot of folks will just vote for Vasile anyway, but it's the principle that matters right? Besides, Vasile's not one to pass up an opportunity for a good publicity stunt or two.
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Party Of The Poor And Downtrodden
Much like stocks, charity is an investment as much as it is a PR stunt. With the TCP on the campaign trail, making sure their incumbency does a good job or protecting the money of the voting base is not only a great choice for the future of the republic but is also a fantastic opportunity to get some smiles from the poor.
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Vote For TCP!” |
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Soup And Vaccines
Though far from what many have described as a enabling state, it's important that the government provides some things for the lowest of the low in our beloved republic. Caring for the poor will help them rise from the gutter and contribute to society at large, albeit at a minor input cost for the administration.
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Happy Life Decree
Though the state remains unable - or as some have said, unwilling - to provide a full welfare state, the Happy Life Decree has certainly provided many with necessary healthcare. It primarily addresses issues with food and quality of life in the underdeveloped parts of the nation, though for the President it's a rather useful tool for his popularity too.
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How One Can Be A Citizen Without Land?
We've done a lot for the average republican citizen, but thus far the matter of land ownership has been entirely absent from our political discussions. This isn't because we aren't sure what to do about it of course, in fact the opposite is true. Every Tobuckian citizen deserves their own plot of land to truly be a part of our great nation!
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Happy Life Decree
Though the state remains unable - or as some have said, unwilling - to provide a full welfare state, the Happy Life Decree has certainly provided many with necessary healthcare. It primarily addresses issues with food and quality of life in the underdeveloped parts of the nation, though recent alterations to the function of the organisations surrounding the decree have provided much needed land reforms as well. For the President, it's a rather useful tool for his popularity and a good way to seize unprofitable estates for the government.
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People's School
What little Tobuck has of a state education system is mostly a remnant of the temple school system that was popular during the era of the Warzenan occupation. Now however, with modern technologies requiring modern education and modern specialists, the time has come give our ponies a proper set of schools to attend.
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The Yale Of The South
Though Tobuck has little in the way of scholarly traditions, that doesn't mean our beloved republic is incapable of starting one. In fact, we can do it right now with a new university. Technically it's a reconstructed industrial district, but it's kitted out with all the new-fangled bits and bobs that could possibly be needed for teaching!
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Crimes Of Pea Shooter
Pea Shooter was a great many things to a great many creatures. For Vasile he could even have been considered a friend, at least before his great betrayal anyway. Nevertheless, it's high time we put pen to paper and organised a proper trial for the pony's crimes. No stone left unturned, no stooge left unprosecuted. Well, none but one.
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Vote For TCP!”
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Most Honoured Opposition
Pea Shooter shunned almost all potential opposition to his iron-hoofed rule of Tobuck, quashing any potential dissent that could have ruined his meticulous plans. Now however, as we go from walking the walk to strutting our stuff, we must officially recognise the opposition here as an integral part of our republic.
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National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. Much to the surprise of the President, the National Congress elected a harmonic prime minister which has certainly thrown a wrench in the works for Vasile's future plans.
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. Much to the surprise of the President, the National Congress elected a harmonic prime minister which has certainly thrown a wrench in the works for Vasile's future plans.
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level.
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Virtues Of Liberty
Tobuck has always yearned to be free and its citizens have consistently fought to maintain that freedom. Values of liberty and of the right to self-determination have made our nation what it is today, republic and all. Tobuck shall live on, now and forever, for the freedoms of its people and with the will to protect them.
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Home Of Trade And Commerce
Ever since its founding by the hooves the Maregyptians all those centuries ago, Tobuck's location at the shallowest point in such a convenient bay has made it the ideal location to participate in trade. Though far from Maregyptian now, nothing would suit the city more than to return to its former trading glory; for prosperity and profit!
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Starting You will start with
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Ideas Of Tourism
Tobuck is a beautiful place, and if our republic doesn't interest any tourists then the places they can visit around Tobuck certainly will! Whatever the case may be, our beloved city has plenty to offer visitors from abroad even as a holiday destination. Come on down to bay and soak it all in!
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 Come Visit Tobuck!
Tobuck is a place of incredible natural beauty, not least for the stunning bay in which the capital is situated at the very centre of. We have deserts and plains, jungles and rivers, rural and city life as well as whatever else you could think of to tour! Come on down to Tobuck and take a look around, we can promise that you'll love what you find in our little corner of the world!
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Authentic Tobuck Boulevards
If there's one thing that picks up tourists like flies to a fruitbowl, it's making everything look as pretty as can be. Sure we'll have to clear up some unused city plots and maybe rapidly reduce the homeless population to do it, but who's gonna care? Bring on the Boulevards, bring on industry and progress for the republic.
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 Come Visit Tobuck!
Tobuck is a place of incredible natural beauty, not least for the stunning bay in which the capital is situated at the very centre of. We have deserts and plains, jungles and rivers, rural and city life as well as whatever else you could think of to tour! Come on down to Tobuck and take a look around, we can promise that you'll love what you find in our little corner of the world!
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Aero Tobuck
If you're thinking of coming down to Tobuck, why not fly down on our new civilian airline Aero Tobuck? We've got great prices and great survival rates in spite of the fact that most of the planes are converted bombers. Get the whole package deal for you and your family; tickets will be gone quick, so don't miss them!
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Recreational Drugs
Recreational drugs are somewhat of a touchy subject all around the world, but - being nothing if not a heaven for those that desire more personal freedoms - our republic is far from restrictive. Here you may indulge in whatever narcotics you please, so long as you buy them from state monopolies of course.
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Light One Up For Freedom
If they're going to have a smoke - and statistically speaking, many of our citizens will - then they can get their cigarettes and other similar goods from any state-approved store. The administration has nicknamed the brand 'republic cigs' which makes a lot of sense, considering how much of their cost goes into state coffers.
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Legalized Drugs
Legalising narcotics was certainly a bold move on the part of the President, but with the right level of state oversight and a little tax on the products there's nothing that could go wrong. Well, unless there was some sort of scheme which made it far too easy to purchase said drugs and get a large amount of the public hooked; but Vasile would never do such a thing. Right?
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Modern Industry, Modern Republic
You can't have a modern nation without the industry and technology to go with it, either for the general wealth of society or for the state coffers. It's another case of return on investment; buy a lot of things for the working class to use, let the tech proliferate and soon enough you have an industrial revolution on your claws!
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Famed Winehills Of Zufra
Though Zufra is more known for its industry these days, it does have a small local tradition of booze-making in the areas that are a little more fertile. Needless to say that we can do a lot with such a niche consumer item, not least for a little state sponsorship and a good advertising campaign.
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Equestrian Industrialists
Equestria is home to some of the most famed industrialists the world has ever seen and it would be prudent of us to hire whichever specialists are looking for jobs. Sure it might cause a hassle for some local job markets across the pond, but nobody else will notice. That's just the free market at work!
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Manuafacturing Hubs
Given that industries tend to function best when compartmentalised into specialist areas, it stands to reason that creating hubs for certain industries where many plants and factories may work together will substantially boost industrial efficiency and growth. With a little luck, they won't even notice a small corporate tax hike.
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 Equestrian Industrial Techniques
If there's one Equestrian export that's truly invaluable in this day and age, it's industrial expertise. They have an established set of engineering schools and a considerable industry, making hiring from their surplus of specialists both easy and desirable. Let's just hope that they don't have a heart attack when they come down and see what they have to work with, eh?
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The Grand Arsenals
If there's one thing that Chiropterra's invasion has proven, it's that the state needs bigger guns and it needs a lot of them at that. It's high time we invested in some new stores, ones that won't be sold off by opportunistic Equestrians looking to make a quick bit. Ones that will defend the citizens of the republic!
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Technical Marvels
Over here in Tobuck, we're not just capable of making money and doing the very basic parts of industrial growth like city planning and district zoning. No no, we can do far more than that. The engineers we've hired and the dreams of the republican citizens will live on in our miraculous feats of technological prowess!
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Riches of North Zebrica
You know why the mining industry needs? Machines. Just like every other part of Tobuck's well-oiled industry, we've got to get this stuff up to date if we want to compete in the ever-expanding resource market. Vasile has fortunately been able to supply the state with much of the required technology, just don't ask where he got it.
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Skyfallian Bankers
Skyfall is known for three things: Wealth, corporations and banks. We want to make use of the latter of those three things ourselves and for it the administration has begun seeking out potential bankers from their ranks. Of course, their pay will be high and the restrictions on banking activities will have even less meaning in our beloved republic.
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 Banks of Tobuck
Banking is one of those things that's typically looked down upon by most, at least if done on an international scale as the President plans to do. For some it's because they see banks as money hoarders, for others it's because of the corruption; but ours will entirely be different. The Tobuckian banks will be frowned upon in the years to come because they're secure and perfect for offshore holdings, which is exactly what makes them great!
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Bank Secrecies
If we're going to have big banks making big deals in our big economy, we're going to need to make sure they have a right to privacy. After all, that's something our citizens are privileged enough to get; so corporations should have such as well. What's all this about insider trading anyway? Can't be that bad, surely.
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Banks of Tobuck
Banking is one of those things that's typically looked down upon by most, at least if done on an international scale as the President plans to do. For some it's because they see banks as money hoarders, for others it's because of the corruption; but ours will entirely be different. The Tobuckian banks will be frowned upon in the years to come because they're secure and perfect for offshore holdings, which is exactly what makes them great!
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What's Wrong With a Bribe?
Bribes are always bad when they benefit an individual alone. But, when they benefit both the state and the individual that leads the state, then that's much more redeemable; right? Well, it's not as if there's anyone to stop us. Vasile's just doing what's best for everyone, whilst stuffing his pockets of course.
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To Begin Again
You know what'd be real helpful? Inviting foreign exiles to help run the show. As if Vasile wasn't enough talent for us, it stands to reason that hiring skilled foreigners at every opportunity would be a most ingenious solution to any possible issues that may arise with our ever-growing industry and economy as a whole. More personnel just means more knowhow!
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Renew The Ports
If we want to regain our place in the sun as a naval trading power, it'd be best if we started shining up the ports and their facilities. Being able to repair convoys is well and good, but not being able to protect them with a flotilla makes said repairs far more time consuming and less efficient. Think of the trade!
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Patch The Boats
Well there's not a lot we can do given that we're starting from the ground up, but for now a few minor modifications to existing ship designs will suffice. Small ships make for excellent convoy escorts and the administration seems to think they'll do the job, now we just have to make sure we don't run into any powerful navies on the high seas.
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Defend Our Shores
To be blunt, investing in the Tobuckian navy - if our merchant fleet can even be called a navy - is a pointless endeavour. We would be throwing money at a project which, even if successful, would only create a small selection of ships to fight off the warships of developed navies. We should just use the money to defend the coasts and our stores, right?
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Free Port Of Tobuck
Tobuck has been called the city of broken dreams, a title granted after every neighbouring power that attempted to occupy the city failed and withered. But we, we've managed something that nobody else has. We've turned it into a bustling hub of trade, travel and tourism. It isn't Manehattan, but maybe it'll get there; someday.
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Sign The National Defence Bill
For a while, the warlords formed a fine line of defense. Enough well-armed crazies to make our neighbours think twice about grabbing the big prize. But now, we'll have to provide for our own defense to fend off any attackers. Vasile has the will to do it. But how to go about it? That is the million bit question.
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National Defence Bill
If there's one thing our republic needs, it's more troops and more military readiness. Fighting off the warlords was tricky and sadly caused many Tobuckian casualties. As such we must be ready for future conflicts. The state has embarked on an enormous propaganda campaign for recruitment whilst the military itself has been instructed to cooperate with the civilian economy in creating new fortifications where prudent.
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Call Upon The People
With the promise of a more respectable republic, we can start recruiting among the general population without fear of angering our military leaders. With a decent pay, we can even hope that enough will answer the call to fill up our ranks. It'll take time of course to build a standing army capable of defending Tobuck but it'll be ours. Plus, we know how to find enough guns to make even the lowest recruit a threat.
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Together For Victory!
Gone are the days of the warlords and mercenaries. You won't be fighting so Pea Shooter can loot you for longer but for a square deal. Everypony gets their share. We're fighting for our homes and our families. This is Tobuck and it is not for sale! So gather around and grab a gun.
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National Defence Bill
If there's one thing our republic needs, it's more troops and more military readiness. Fighting off the warlords was tricky and sadly caused many Tobuckian casualties. As such we must be ready for future conflicts. The state has embarked on an enormous propaganda campaign for recruitment whilst the military itself has been instructed to cooperate with the civilian economy in creating new fortifications where prudent.
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The Western Trenches
Chief among our threatening neighbours stands Chiropterra in the west. With Wallnut Drive's luck and tactics gone, we need to find new ways to counter them. Fortunately, we do have some veterans whose experience we can use. But considering the size of Tobuck, we have no other choice than to dig and entrench ourselves to start. Here's a shovel.
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Together Against the Bat Menace
You know what's worse than smugglers, warlords and corruption? Bats. They're crazy, they're evil and they hate anything even remotely pleasurable. It's been a thousand years and they're still not over their insane alicorn mother issues. They'll ban sunlight and ask you to thank them for it. So choose wisely. Choose the lesser evil. Choose Tobuck.
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 War Against the Legions
The second war against Chiropterra will be as gruesome as the first. We expect them to have bounced back from their previous defeat by now and that they will likely have mustered a new army that can once again rival our own. Loyal citizens of the republic, we must steel ourselves for war! We must be prepared to sacrifice for victory! We must fight for our freedom!
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Hire The Band Of Flayers
We need forces loyal to the new republic in order to stabilize our still fragile rule, and to get the Chiropterrans off our backs. While we want to phase out the use of mercenaries and warlords eventually, we need to bring in some new muscle to keep the peace. The barbaric "Band of Flayers" and their fearsome reputation, including rumors of skinning victims, will be the perfect force to scare those fanatics off.
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Defense Skill: 1 Planning Skill: 1 Logistics Skill: 1 Traits: Mercenary Commander, Reckless, Skilled Staffer
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Utilize Mercenary Experiences
You know what's great about mercenaries? They know how to kill things. They'll tell you about it. The important thing is to discard the moral quandaries and take the free lesson. So as long as we're hiring them, we might as well put them to good use. Now if only they would pick up after themselves.
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National Defence Bill
If there's one thing our republic needs, it's more troops and more military readiness. Fighting off the warlords was tricky and sadly caused many Tobuckian casualties. As such we must be ready for future conflicts. The state has embarked on an enormous propaganda campaign for recruitment whilst the military itself has been instructed to cooperate with the civilian economy in creating new fortifications where prudent.
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Republic Of Riches
All the way back when the striped flag was raised over Tobuck, Vasile felt in his bones that this was a good hustle. Not in the way Pea had envisioned. We need not steal everything that isn't nailed down. Rather, we can milk this republic. Politics can be a racket just as much as war is. Time to do some... career reorientation.
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Ministry Of Merchants And Corporations
You know what, if we're going to make the state into another tool to be exploited, we might as well provide some decent avenues for those that seek to profit from it. Let's make a 'ministry' to enable folks with cash to get a head start in the game; it'll help us keep track of all the numbers too, which is a nice bonus.
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Starting You will start with
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Deal Between Griffs
Vasile is a griffon and, though skyfall is relatively tolerant of other races, his word can go for extra when it matters most; not least for the many important connections that he's made there. With a little luck, the President can make good use of his repute to strike some profitable deals in all the right places.
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 Tobuck-Skyfall Trade
Skyfall is, without question, the single best place to go if you wish to make a whole lot of money through potentially unsavoury means. Vasile cel Tradat understands this better than anyone else and has ensured that his great vision for the future of Tobuck rests easy in its finances and trade partners. Just don't ask where the money comes from, or you might be receiving some unexpected guests soon enough.
Tobuck-Skyfall Trade
Skyfall is, without question, the single best place to go if you wish to make a whole lot of money through potentially unsavoury means. Vasile cel Tradat understands this better than anyone else and has ensured that his great vision for the future of Tobuck rests easy in its finances and trade partners. Just don't ask where the money comes from, or you might be receiving some unexpected guests soon enough.
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Tools Of Economic Miracle
If there was ever a time to codify and solidify shady business practices, it's now right? Pea's gone, the warlords are far from our problem now and it's not like the public is going to try and stop us. Here's to the new republic! Here's to wealth beyond our wildest dreams! Here's to the president and his racket!
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Right Of Consumption
Every creature in Tobuck should have the right to eat, drink, smoke, snort or inject whatever the tartarus they want. Who are we to deny the public a good time? Even if we wanted to, they're buying product from the state monopolies; it's a win-win situation! Get up, get down; so long as you can get by, right?
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Lex Lax Morales
You know what? Nothing was ever gained through half measures. Sure we could have legalised and regulated drug consumption, but regulation is an expense for the state and that's simply something that Vasile has no interest in. Instead the government has simply passed a law that allows all creatures to produce, sell and consume their own narcotics. Free trade at its best, eh?
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Huff And Puff, Give Me That Stuff!
As if our consumption laws weren't already good enough, now we've got a whole range of cigarettes for the public to indulge in. You've got all different kinds of flavours, lengths and even nicotine contents! By the tenth packet all you'll be able to think about is how long it'll be until your next smoke break!
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State Guaranteed Satisfaction
Y'know, there are two ways to make statistics look good; well three if you count lying about the numbers, but two if you ignore that. One can either make the product so good that nobody dislikes it, or one can simply eliminate everyone that proclaims your stuff is bad. We're gonna take the latter option, since it sends a message.
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Heroes Take Heroic!
Frankly, no creature alive knows what's in those tonics. Even the ponies that know Vasile are fairly sure that he doesn't know himself, but if you were to say as much then things would get ugly and fast. All the same they do have a rather... unique effect on consumers; though it's hard to notice beyond the addictive qualities of whatever the substance is.
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Vasile's Wonderous Tonics
Frankly, no creature alive knows what's in those tonics. Even the ponies that know Vasile are fairly sure that he doesn't know himself, but if you were to say as much then things would get ugly and fast. All the same they do have a rather... unique effect on consumers; not least for the addictive properties of it that keep most folks from complaining about the taste. If drugs are free to make and sell, why shouldn't the state profit alongside the people?
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Vasile's Breezies
If there's anything that can get a griffon the information he needs in a nation of coldhearted stallions, it's a few fine looking mares with the will and the means to get what they want. Sure it'll cost a lot to set up and trying to train them without having the plan discovered could be problematic, but tartarus if it isn't a good idea.
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Completing this focus will create an Intelligence Agency named Vasile's Breezies
 Vasile's Breezies
If there's anything that can get a griffon the information he needs in a nation of coldhearted stallions, it's a few fine looking mares with the will and the means to get what they want. Sure it cost a lot to set up and trying to train them without having the plan discovered was a tad problematic at times, but tartarus if it wasn't a good idea.
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Godfather Of Culture
What's a president without a public image? What's a public image without a collective public to take that image and identify with it? Our president has done far more for our little republic than many may realise, but one thing's for sure: Vasile is the epitome of what folks these days call 'Tobuckian' culture, from the largest of details to the smallest.
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Surreal Epoch
Sure we don't have that nationalism stuff here in Tobuck, but we do have culture and modernity. It's a little strange to some that the very essence of a 'profit motive' is what drives any Tobuckian to even get up in the morning, but it wouldn't be our republic if it wasn't a little esoteric and unusual. Besides, the new generations love this stuff! It's their key to the world!
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Your Turn To Roll
There's something special about the rush any creature can get from a game of chance with stakes, whether it's money or specific items up for grabs. You can't get that feeling anywhere besides a casino, so come on down and try your luck against the President. After all, gambling's just a part of who we are.
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Viva Las Tobuck!
Spin the wheel, take a chance. You could lose everything, or get back whatever you have tenfold. Come on down the Tobuck where we have the nicest ponies, the best bars and the most enjoyable of casinos. You may clock out, but once you're here you'll never truly leave; either hooked on the thrill or crippled by debt.
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Zebrica's Gambling Paradise
Well, you know what they say: gambling's just a part of who we are! Tobuck has quickly become a haven for all sorts of betting, racing and otherwise traditionally deplorable establishments. The President-Boss has also managed to begin marketing such things to the younger generation, though success in that department has been somewhat limited.
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Tobuck: Where All Your Pleasures Await
Whatever creatures might want, the republic has it all and more. We have the best of the best, no matter what you could be thinking of to ask if we have it. Tobuck is far from just a rump state, it's a place where dreams come true for those who are willing to take a little risk. Come on down and try your luck, maybe a couple equines'll get lucky.
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The Tobuck Bit
The great thing about having your own currency is that you can control how much of it circulates at any one time, which is useful under almost every circumstance. For our 'beloved' president, it means he can stock up the vaults at any time he pleases and manipulate the value of our currency to no end; should it suit the interests of the republic.
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Evaluate All Assets
Given that Pea Shooter kindly left behind all his documentation regarding the functions of his little system and the economy of the state in general, it's no surprise that we can take a wrench to the whole place and tune up the state a little. Censuses and boring paperwork ahoy! At least Vasile doesn't have to deal with it all.
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The Wonderful Cities
Sure we've had to sweep the streets a little and push the steadily growing slums to the back end of the city, but the fact remains that we have plots of land to fill with beautiful industry. Now yes, the buildings around and about were tall in comparison, but folks always needed new land; right?
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Best Port In Zebrica
Tobuck has been called the city of broken dreams, a title granted after every neighbouring power that attempted to occupy the city failed and withered. But we, we've managed something that nobody else has. We've turned it into a smuggler's paradise with all of our hard work.Time to give them places to repair their ships!
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The Serene Lands
There are a couple different ways to evict folks, but there's one that stands above the rest. It's high time we used just a little force to reclaim some of this worthless farmland and turn it into something a little more worthwhile. We don't live in a world of subsistence farming anymore, this is a modern criminal state!
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Clue's In the Name
Well if you're going to keep to farming, you might as well do it right and do it by growing a whole lot of drugs. We aren't gonna force you to grow something you smoke or inhale, but you're not going to make a whole lot of money doing anything else are you? Best just to go with the flow and start making your keep!
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Green Gold
Plantations as far as the eye can see, rolling across the green fields of our beloved republic! Of course, they don't all grow foodstuffs or cash crops for exports; that would be a horrible waste of space and resources. No, instead they produce everything from fruits to the most powerful of narcotics to make the best use of the land! Who doesn't love verdant fields of fancy?
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Sometimes You've Just Gotta Sweat
If there's one thing that Tobuckians are good at, it's a hard day's work in the factories of our beloved capital city. Stands to reason that we should go in for more workplaces, given that there always seems to be more ponies to work. Say, when was the last health inspection? Oh, that's right! We don't have any!
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Outlaw Unemployment
You know what'd be a great idea for keeping creatures in their workplaces? Outlawing unemployment entirely! They can't complain about not having jobs if they're in jail, and when they're in jail then they can just work for the state for free! Vasile's such a smart cookie when it comes to this sort of thing.
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Dreams of Elysium
Out here in Tobuck, your safety from the forces of 'law and order' are always guaranteed; but right now it's pretty hard to actually protect some folks from morality and safe decision making. Well, it's high time we put an end to that; we have to dream big out here in our little corner of Zebria. We have to dream of an Elysium for all!
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Project Elysium
Out here in Tobuck, your safety from the forces of 'law and order' are always guaranteed; but once upon a time it was pretty hard to actually protect some folks from morality and safe decision making. Well, we've long since put an end to that; we can dream big out here in our little corner of Zebrica. We can dream of an Elysium for all!
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I Am The President-Boss
If Vasile's position as president wasn't already secure, now he'll be untouchable as both the big boss and the legally elected bigwig about town. Come one, come all; pay your respects to the overseer of the greatest operation to ever sink their claws into a state! The fun is only just beginning, after all.
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Private State-Security
If there's one thing we need more of in this backwater, it's security. Chiropterra didn't play nice with us and neither will any other force of law and order, if they want to try and mosey on into our beloved republic. What better way to kill two equines with one giant rock than to invest into a state protection racket? They're like police, just with better pay!
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You Are Fired
A big question on the mind of the big boss is whether or not to allow for bribes, and he's finally come to a conclusion on the matter. Unfortunately for everyone that's offered him cash for ignorance thus far, Vasile needs a loyal crew of politicians and gangsters if things are going to stay in his claws. Bye-bye money, hello stability!
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I Love Bribes
A big question on the mind of the big boss is whether or not to allow for bribes, and he's finally come to a conclusion on the matter. Fortunately for everyone that's offered him cash for ignorance thus far, Vasile doesn't need anything besides a cash injection to look the other way. Bye-bye stability, hello money!
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What Is This Republic?
Since its founding, many have been left to wonder what this republic is all about. Of course, the answer to that is easy. It's a state of crooks, cronies and of the worst creatures in the world that could possibly come together in one place; but that's what makes us free! Money maketh the griff, but it also makes a republic!
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Vasile's Grand Speeches
Vasile sure does have a way with words doesn't he? Despite everything that's been going on lately, he always manages to make you feel safe whenever things get tough for the republic. He has the nation's best interests at heart and would never abandon his people. Long live the republic and long live its master!
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To Whom Does Success Belong To?
Success belongs to whoever is willing to take it for themselves, which makes the Harmonic Front a bunch of weaklings destined for failure. After all, if they can hardly save themselves then how are they supposed to live here with the rest of us? Time to put an end to their ridiculous party and get some things done with utter impunity.
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I Am Vasile Tradat And I Have A Simple Question
If you want your liberties and freedoms, you gotta work for them. We don't live in an 'enabling state' or any of that modern tosh, you have to enable yourself if you want to get anywhere in this cutthroat world. After all, if you don't get what you want in the way you want it; someone else is going to take it from you instead.
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Essence of Work-Liberty
If you want your liberties and freedoms, you gotta work for them. We don't live in an 'enabling state' or any of that modern tosh, you have to enable yourself if you want to get anywhere in this cutthroat world. After all, if you don't get what you want in the way you want it; someone else is going to take it from you instead. Best you get to work and make a name for yourself!
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Bygones Be Bygones
The warlords certainly weren't a perfect bunch, but they had some things going for them at least; in fact their modus operandi is arguably very similar to that of the republic. We would do well to welcome the remnants and bring in whatever skilled personnel they have left, re-hire all the smart ones for ourselves y'know?
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Fresh Underlings
If we're wiping the state- sorry, the slate clean; we might as well do it right this time. Let's get ourselves some new blood for the national guard, some folks that won't want to turn around and shoot back at us if we leave them to their own devices. Never another period of warlord anarchy for our beloved republic!
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Executive Order 13
We've been pretty lenient with the public in the past, but the fact of the matter is that they need to understand who's in charge. Sure they can still have a vote or two here and there, but Vasile's staying and so is his crew. It's time to bring the hammer down and take out whatever dissidents we can find.
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Public Security Operations
There are a lot of potential meanings to the term 'Public Security Operations' and there is only one correct one for our republic. That being of course the violent suppression of dissidents and anti-republican elements that have plagued our government and our people for far too long. Death to the destabilisers and vandals!
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Pocket Politicians
Politicians are almost a relic now, given that they have such a limited reach on their own; but with Vasile's guidance... Well what the President-Boss wants, the President-Boss gets. If you want to get anywhere in the republic, you go through him first. After all, he can take it all away in an instant if you're up to no good.
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Pragmatism Has Its Merits
Some folks say that republics are supposed to serve the citizenry, but we disagree with that sentiment in a number of ways. First amongst them is that the President-Boss is the undisputed king of the republic and everyone serves him first, themselves second. By extension that means the citizens work for the state, not the other way around.
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 Servile Republic
Many foolishly assume that the head of state is supposed to serve the people and the administration, but in reality the opposite is true. As Vasile has clearly demonstrated, the true arrangement for any President is to be served by the state you administrate. Who could disagree with a statement that he has proven with his efforts?
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The Greatest Virtue Of All
Austerity isn't necessarily a good thing, but with the government in its current state all it means is being a little responsible with our money for a while. A little investment in the right places, some cleanup around the right blocks and voila; you'd never even know the Storm King invaded this place a little while back!
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Republic Of Free Choice
In our little corner of Zebrica, you can do whatever you want to do and be whoever you want to be. You can also choose what nationality you identify with most. At gunpoint. With the state protection rackets looming over you. Well, you get the picture; you're free to do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't get in our way.
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Control The Mobs
Though some may disagree, the solution to many problems in life and statecraft is to simply use force. Vasile understands this very well indeed and has authorised the use of extreme force to clamp down on whatever protests and movements that the state considers to be a little too dangerous for their own good.
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Let Them Loose
Hey, what are we doing trying to just beat the mobs up a little? Why don't we give them some guns and tell them to get going on whatever little acts of vengeance they seek to make? With that Vasile might even be able to quietly exert some influence and get them to listen to what the state has to say. Give them a target and they'll shoot, right?
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Saving The Republic
Enough is enough. It's time to step in and exert a little 'absolute authority' on these idiots that think they can get away with straying from our perfect republican values. The President-Boss isn't a king by name, but he should sure have the means and the ends to shape the republic down to its very core.
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His Criminal Highness
Hey, don't step on the talons of the President-Boss. If you want to tussle with the muscle, you're gonna be in for a rough ride; but if you want to stay in his good graces, all it takes is a couple favours and some hard work. Help the bird help you, but make sure not to get in his way. After all, you wouldn't want to stand in the way of the one and only Vasile; would you now?
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Fair-Trade Is Unnatural
Nobody would deny the simple truth that is the system of free trade. Connectivity is an integral part of any creature's psyche and it's also how we spread our influence abroad with money and sales! It would simply be foolish to do anything else; let's make sure that nothing can interdict a flow of free trade, shall we?
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Everypony Can Be Rich!
Part of what makes our mindset great is that anyone can rise to the top, or fall to the bottom. You truly have to work in order to get where you want to go in our republic; dreams alone are for dead creatures and the failings of lesser systems. Make work, do work and earn your keep; or suffer in silence for your laziness.
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Essence Of Work-Liberty
If you want your liberties and freedoms, you gotta work for them. We don't live in an 'enabling state' or any of that modern tosh, you have to enable yourself if you want to get anywhere in this cutthroat world. After all, if you don't get what you want in the way you want it; someone else is going to take it from you instead. Best you get to work and make a name for yourself!
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But Only Few Are Ultra-Rich
As high as even the most talented of businessponies may climb, there's always a limit before the sky. Nobody will ever be as wealthy as the President-Boss and his close associates; though maybe if you took a moment to try and get in with him, you might become one of the chosen few. Best get working for it, huh?
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Time To Get Rich
You know what time it is? Well, actually it's always this time if you really take a moment to think about it, but right now especially it's time to make a whole lot of money. How you may ask? Well, the President-Boss has his ways, he has his friends and he has the establishment. Best you don't find out how they operate together.
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The Organisation Tax
You could call it a corporate tax if you like, but that wouldn't quite be accurate. It's more like paying for the right to organise in any capacity, even for something as small as a shop on a high street or a party with friends. You don't want to disobey the law and not pay your taxes, do you? It might get real ugly, real fast.
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Hierarchy Of Bribes
If you want to talk to the top, you've got to talk - or pay, really - through every layer of underlings before the very peak of Tobuckian politics. Nobody speaks to the President-Boss without the sayso of his loyal goons, or their loyal goons, or the loyal goons of the loyal goons of the loyal goons. You get the gist.
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His Criminal Highness
Hey, don't step on the talons of the President-Boss. If you want to tussle with the muscle, you're gonna be in for a rough ride; but if you want to stay in his good graces, all it takes is a couple favours and some hard work. Help the bird help you, but make sure not to get in his way. After all, you wouldn't want to stand in the way of the one and only Vasile; would you now?
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Tradat Incorporated
You know what's better than being the head of a state? Being the head of a state and having a corporation of your own that's so deeply entwined in the budget creation of that state that you can never be thrown out. The idea almost brought a tear to the President-Boss' eyes, or at least we have to assume it did. A rumour like that could have you shot.
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.303 Tradat Caliber
What better than to start a weapons manufacturing company when you're at the top of your game? Sure it might not be the most orthodox of businesses, but then neither is the republic! Let's get out there and make some firearms, some bullets and get onto the range with some business partners, eh?
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Enrich Local Customers
You know what, why don't we give our citizens a little privilege for their dutiful service to the President-Boss? Any Tobuckian can now get goods on the cheap; so long as they're purchasing them from us. What do you mean you can just buy citizenship? Oh we did do that didn't we, I guess it's just more money for everyone then; right? |
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Vasile's School For Gifted Foals
Though technically a state school, Vasile's School For Gifted Foals is more like a private enterprise in and of itself; where those with money put their smart kids to get smarter. You know what they say about society, the rich get richer by enabling one another; and we'd be fools to say otherwise. Come to school, if you have the money!
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The ABC Of Business
You know what'd be smart? Teaching our little 'uns how to do business in this scary world of ours. If they want to make it big, they're gonna need to do things right and innovate in an already ever-changing market of ideas and rackets. Here's to hoping they can pay off the debts of their parents too!
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Our Triumphant Republic
It's over. The bats are in disarray and Vasile stands triumphant, our president-conqueror. In just a few years, we transformed a fake republic into a model for Zebrica, a profitable democracy, and now, we'll do it again for the fanatics! We're not the emotional type but it does bring a tear to your eye. Take that Kemerskai!
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What Did Wallnut Say Again?
From the beginning, we've had a window, if a bit of a foggy one, into how Chiropterra operates and what we've seen is not pretty. And that's us saying that so you catch the drift. If left alone, the madness will bite us in the tail. We need to neuter the Moonspeaker operation and make sure that from this day forward, they'll be shooting blanks even on a full moon!
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Forbidden Moon Cult
Vasile cel Tradat has mandated that significant restrictions be placed upon the Chiropterran state after its second defeat at the appendages of the republic. The moonspeakers as an organisation have been outlawed and whatever semblance of public worship that 'the Nightmare' previously received has now been suppressed or has moved underground.
Forbidden Moon Cult
Vasile cel Tradat has mandated that significant restrictions be placed upon the Chiropterran state after its second defeat at the appendages of the republic. The moonspeakers as an organisation have been outlawed and whatever semblance of public worship that 'the Nightmare' previously received has now been suppressed or has moved underground.
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Just... Leave Faith Be
Look. They've been weird about it for a thousand years so maybe it's better that we just find a way to accommodate it all. Maybe teach them a few lessons about healthy management of expectations and pick up something like painting. We'll just make sure the Moonspeakers don't get too murderous. That'll be a start.
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Maintained Faith
Though a danger to the sovereignty of the republic, Vasile has allowed the faith of Chiropterra to remain socially prominent. The caveat for this is of course that the state must now grant much of its industry to the Tobuckians in reparations for previous conflicts. As with all things Vasile, it is both a positive and a negative arrangement simultaneously.
Maintained Faith
Though a danger to the sovereignty of the republic, Vasile has allowed the faith of Chiropterra to remain socially prominent. The caveat for this is of course that the state must now grant much of its industry to the Tobuckians in reparations for previous conflicts. As with all things Vasile, it is both a positive and a negative arrangement simultaneously.
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Chill And Eat Mangoes
Religion is obviously a root issue of why Chiropterra acted the way it did. However, we can't just ignore the result of a millennia of cultural stiffness. We need to sell to the bats the idea that there is more to life than war and moon, that they can just have fun. And we know a thing or two about how to sell something to a pony.
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Lax Population
If there's one thing that keeps creatures loyal, it's autonomy and some degree of respect for national sovereignty. Vasile understands this well and has granted Chiropterra the ability to remain mostly under its own supervision, provided that the administration remains loyal and maintains an increased level of trade with their puppetmaster.
Lax Population
If there's one thing that keeps creatures loyal, it's autonomy and some degree of respect for national sovereignty. Vasile understands this well and has granted Chiropterra the ability to remain mostly under its own supervision, provided that the administration remains loyal and maintains an increased level of trade with their puppetmaster.
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Tributes Of The Moon
The Chiropterra war has been a costly endeavour and they've long caused untold sorrow and property damages. It's high time that they start paying reparations to those they've harmed. Well, to us for a start. Let's not upset the hierarchy of creditors. We don't forget our brave veterans or those who provided them with the tools of war.
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Guilty, Not Guilty...
Throughout its history, Chiropterra has committed so much crime it's not even funny anymore. And that's just according to their archives. So if we want to make sure the angry victims are calmed down, we'll need to go through all of it and figure out who gets a bullet, a cell, a ticket to wherever or slapped with a fine and hoof so we can call it a day.
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Old System, New Management
Look, Canterlot wasn't built in a day and we don't have a millennia on our hooves. We barely managed to build a republic once and that was without a cult to deal with. So we'll do the best thing a good leader can do: passing the buck! Er, I mean delegate to the right ponies and let them figure all that stuff out. They'll manage.
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Traditional-Moon Party
Look, we know. But that one has been such a winning brand, we can't just go and not use it. In all honesty, the TMP has a nice ring to it and they need some reassurance that no, we're not trying to besiege the gates of the moon. Also, they're paying us anyway so we might as well give them a little something for all the royalties we're getting.
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Lunar Democracy
Despite the value of a well-integrated puppet state, there is something to be said for enshrining certain principles in the management of any government. Chiropterra has long struggled with the concept of democracy and, though the Tobuckians are not best known for their democratic tendencies themselves, the reforms are going rather well across the border.
Lunar Democracy
Despite the value of a well-integrated puppet state, there is something to be said for enshrining certain principles in the management of any government. Chiropterra has long struggled with the concept of democracy and, though the Tobuckians are not best known for their democratic tendencies themselves, the reforms are going rather well across the border.
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New Lunar Republic
President Vasile never meant to conquer and occupy foreign land, merely to liberate them and put an end to a criminal regime. Now, the new and improved Lunar Republic stands proud in Chiropterra, ready to engage with the world in good faith and absolutely no trace of terrorism. Ain't that swell? Why is there somepony wheezing in the back?
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New Lunar Republic's first president shall be:
New Lunar Republic's first president shall be:
Forbidden Moon Cult
Vasile cel Tradat has mandated that significant restrictions be placed upon the Chiropterran state after its second defeat at the appendages of the republic. The moonspeakers as an organisation have been outlawed and whatever semblance of public worship that 'the Nightmare' previously received has now been suppressed or has moved underground.
Maintained Faith
Though a danger to the sovereignty of the republic, Vasile has allowed the faith of Chiropterra to remain socially prominent. The caveat for this is of course that the state must now grant much of its industry to the Tobuckians in reparations for previous conflicts. As with all things Vasile, it is both a positive and a negative arrangement simultaneously.
Lax Population
If there's one thing that keeps creatures loyal, it's autonomy and some degree of respect for national sovereignty. Vasile understands this well and has granted Chiropterra the ability to remain mostly under its own supervision, provided that the administration remains loyal and maintains an increased level of trade with their puppetmaster.
Lunar Democracy
Despite the value of a well-integrated puppet state, there is something to be said for enshrining certain principles in the management of any government. Chiropterra has long struggled with the concept of democracy and, though the Tobuckians are not best known for their democratic tendencies themselves, the reforms are going rather well across the border.
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Vasile The Victorious
As the sun rises over the dank Chiropterran hills, president Vasile stands alone and victorious and yet, some still have some doubts about him. Why? Hasn't he achieved the impossible? We have had so much success it's starting to get physically painful. Especially for our enemies. Poor them. So let's party. Lack of gratitude is best handled the morning after.
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One And Only President
The road to our current success was a bumpy ones, with all kinds of needs to compromise, play nice and prove ourselves. Well, we've proven ourselves and it is high time that ponies stop pretending like president Vasile doesn't deserve his place. How about you all prove yourselves to him? What have you ever done for Tobuck?!
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Completing this focus will combine the mutually exclusive Hail To the President! ideas from focuses Keep Talons Sharp and Altruistic Pragmatism
Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
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Who Saved You?
We've spend so much time fighting for our lives that we have not really told the story of how it all went down. But in the end. Where was Tobuck when president Vasile took over? Surrounded by bloodthirsty enemies, torn apart by warlords and looted by a criminal. So ask yourselves, all the critics, how did we get here from there?
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 The Tender Iron Claw
Most would call it a personality cult, but Vasile calls it a logical extension of presidential authority. He always did have a way with words for that sort of thing, didn't he? Needless to say that the popularity of the President has soared and so has the country's budget, why stop here when there are more riches for the republic to claim?
The Tender Iron Claw
Most would call it a personality cult, but Vasile calls it a logical extension of presidential authority. He always did have a way with words for that sort of thing, didn't he? Needless to say that the popularity of the President has soared and so has the country's budget, why stop here when there are more riches for the republic to claim?
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Who Made You Rich?
It is true that Tobuck has always been well-developed, but that wealth was always built on playing second fiddle for foreign rulers by families with little pride in their own people. So what did the Brodfeldian do? He did not export the wealth, he expanded it right here. He made Tobuck rich on its own terms and it's all trickling down back to you all.
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What's Good In Friendship?
What did the harmonists ever do for you? Did they feed you when you were hungry? Did they stand against Chiropterra when they loomed over us? Did they provide you with jobs? No. All they do is chatter and bicker about the right of law. Well, the law says Vasile cel Tradat is the president of the republic and the law is right.
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Completing this focus will disable focus Most Honoured Opposition. If the focus is already completed:
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level.
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level.
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Idol Of The Republic
A great problem in Tobuck is that it never had a real story of its own, symbols or a mythology to explain why it is so great. In a way, it lacks a brand. And who better than president Vasile to be the face of it? So let's codify the presidency and elevate his game changing achievements. We'll call it all Vasilism. Sure rhymes with patriotism.
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Daily Political Power Gain: +0.15 Daily Support For Unaligned: +0.01
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Now You Sit And
Listen To Me We've had to compromise way too much for too little gain during the early years of the presidency. We let the opposition in parliament and the media sling dirt at anypony. But in the end, it was our great president Vasile who lead us to victory and prosperity. So let's cut to the chase and listen. You all might learn a thing or two!
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The Tender Iron Claw
Most would call it a personality cult, but Vasile calls it a logical extension of presidential authority. He always did have a way with words for that sort of thing, didn't he? Needless to say that the popularity of the President has soared and so has the country's budget, why stop here when there are more riches for the republic to claim?
The Tender Iron Claw
Most would call it a personality cult, but Vasile calls it a logical extension of presidential authority. He always did have a way with words for that sort of thing, didn't he? Needless to say that the popularity of the President has soared and so has the country's budget, why stop here when there are more riches for the republic to claim?
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I Am The Republic
There, we said our piece and we're not hearing any retort. This concludes our national debate. So if you didn't pay attention, here's the main takeaway. This Republic rests upon the president's mighty shoulders and you all better be afraid of what would happen if Vasile cel Tradat ever shrugged! Thanks for listening and get back to work.
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Hail To the President! icon Hail To the President!
Everybody in Tobuck loves the President; they just can't get enough of the old bird, try as they might! Who needs frequent and fair elections when your republic is a beacon of stability and prosperity, led by a talented griffon like Vasile? There's nobody else decent to vote for anyway, so why not give him the power to do what he needs to do? Hail to the President! Long live his republic!
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Hear My Pledge
The candidate is chosen and Vasile's place in Tobuck's national myth is enshrined. So it may be time for the president to address the nation and to explain what his role is. That of a father, a father who knows that it's time for his little foals to spread their wings, to trot out of the nest and fly into the sunset. Ok, we'll keep working on that but the gist is there.
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Perhaps I Work Too Much?
You know what? One can in fact suffer from success. There is something about open leadership that just drains you. Perhaps it's time to look for an heir. Well, at least a new face to throw at the press so the president can focus on the good thing in life: prestige, money and business. Preferably all at once.
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National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. Much to the surprise of the President, the National Congress elected a harmonic prime minister which has certainly thrown a wrench in the works for Vasile's future plans.
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. It remains a puppet organisation for the most part, but that may not be true forever...
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My Most Loyal Aide
Vasile cel Tradat has been a great president and achieved much. Nopony can deny that, especially not the one who wrote it all down. So who better to take the reins than his secretary? Bean Counter, the shy little pony who crunched the numbers for so many reforms. The good thing is that he's used to taking orders so he'll do great.
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Congratulations
Prime Minister! Now that we've done some spring cleaning, it's high time to make things official. So congratulations, Bean Counter! You are now the head of government, serving at the president's leisure and responsible before parliament. And if it doesn't work out, Vasile will dismiss and replace him. That's how it works in a democracy, right?
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President Vasile cel Tradat icon President Vasile cel Tradat
Born: 31st of December 957 in White Flower Biography: Born in a family of imperial loyalists, Vasile grew up in the troubled times that followed the prince of Brodfeld's attempt at unifying the region of Prywhen. While his parents were aghast at the constant turmoil of the region, Vasile quickly accustomed himself in it. Pushed into civil service, the young griffon became a firefighter. Clever and lacking in morale, Vasile organised a small arson ring to start fire in wealthy households to then steal as he put out the fires. He quickly left the job before he got caught. After a few stints in smuggling, he ended up landing the job that would change his life: sales representative of a burgeoning weapons factory. Uninterested in selling hunting weapons or handguns to local police forces, he cleverly used his job to funnel orders to all who would need them and create more demand: communists, criminals, minotaur or Gryphussian rebels. After a few years of spectacular success, Brodfeldian justice finally closed in. The dumbfounded company leadership was left to stand trial while their best sales representative was nowhere to be found. Vasile traveled, doing some smuggling work, for a few years until he fatefully met Pea Shooter during a gun deal in Sicameon. Both double-crossed by some local pirates, they joined together and from there, a partnership blossomed. Eventually, the pair would end up in Tobuck where Vasile diligently helped with the creation of the Republic of Tobuck. However, he was not satisfied with simply looting the place. He saw opportunities. Weaving contacts with the local wealthy elites, Vasile foresaw a future where Tobuck could become a true moneymaker where he wouldn't just be a criminal but a respectable member of society. Sadly, Pea Shooter didn't see it that way but why let a partner stand in the way of a good thing? Portrait By: Egil
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Soul Of The State
Tobuck is a republic but it's always been run on promises and Vasile's careful maneuvering. However, it's not enough to walk the walk, the people wants to hear the right words too. So it's time to enshrine the principles of liberty and democracy within our constitution. With some guardrails of course. Don't want the crazies storming into office, now do we?
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Rights Of Citizens
Our little republic is a fundamentally liberal and libertarian state where the rights of any and all individuals are paramount to our founding principles. Vasile, in recognising this, has ensured that the state makes every effort to improve the understanding of and the usage of negative and positive freedoms of all Tobuckians.
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Forwards Tobuck, Follow The TCP!
Vasile has done a lot for the nation but in truth, it was always a team effort. And that team is the Traditional Center Party. The TCP stands for liberty, for democracy, for prosperity and for victory! Bean Counter is the party chancellor and Vasile cel Tradat its esteemed founder! So get in or get lost! Er, I mean, get in for Tobuck! Hurray.
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National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. Much to the surprise of the President, the National Congress elected a harmonic prime minister which has certainly thrown a wrench in the works for Vasile's future plans.
National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. It remains a puppet organisation for the most part, but that may not be true forever...
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There Is No Tobuck Without The TCP!
The party has never been the most active. So time to shake things up if we're going to make it for election day. Get your fat tails out of your sofas and start campaigning! Ring some bells, shake hooves and smile! Don't know how to do that? Grab some pamphlets and give them out! No, you're not getting paid for this! Your job is on the line!
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Rights Of Citizens
Our little republic is a fundamentally liberal and libertarian state where the rights of any and all individuals are paramount to our founding principles. Vasile, in recognising this, has ensured that the state makes every effort to improve the understanding of and the usage of negative and positive freedoms of all Tobuckians.
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Luck Never Dies
The harmonic opposition constantly rants and rave about a free and fair election. And you know what? We're in. Let's do this. Let's have an election. A fair one. A quick one. What do they even have to offer that we don't? We've got the money, we've got the results, we've got the best candidate. Then again, it's a gamble but eh, we got this.
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National Congress
Under Pea Shooter, the national congress was nothing more than a sham organisation that never met and had little influence in state affairs. Vasile, being the cordial and proper President that he is, has institutionalised the congress in an effort to please the Harmonic Front and to cooperate with the political outliers of the nation on a more significant level. Much to the surprise of the President, the National Congress elected a harmonic prime minister which has certainly thrown a wrench in the works for Vasile's future plans.
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Shake Claw With Rose
Rose Rain. Leader of the Harmonic Front. It was such a cute idea that, allegedly, Pea Shooter sent a fruit basket when she had her first public meeting. However, she did manage to win over some ponies and is formally the head of our opposition. If we're going to make the people buy into this election, it's time to acknowledge her.
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One Citizen,
One Vote On paper, an election is something that is extremely simple. You vote and whoever gets the most votes wins. However, even the worst student of political science could tell you that there are finer details that can alter the outcome of an election and that the definition of winning is relative. We agree, so let's get to work on this.
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Electoral Security Service
Voting is supposed to be secret, it's supposed to be protected and kept safe too. So why don't we give the booths and the ballots some national guard regiments to defend them; after all, nobody would want to mess with them. It seems like the obvious solution to a problem that nobody but Vasile saw, as per usual for the beloved President.
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Only Vasile Protects Your Interests, Citizen!
You know. Ponies are not really that dumb. They know that Vasile has some unsavory dealings here and there. But what about Rose? What was she doing? And what of the other candidates? All these politicians, do we know what they were doing during Pea's days? Meanwhile, you know Vasile and things are good. But the others? Can you trust them?
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Three Hurrays To Victory
Alright. Election day. What a blast this campaign has been. President cel Tradat has toured the nation with great success but now comes the moment of truth. I know we've stacked the deck but I'm starting to feel that the harmonists are onto something with this whole election thing. I HAVE NEVER FELT THIS ALIVE!
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Enter The World
Well. State building? Check. Defeat the lunatics? Check. Sounds like "this pompous griff from Brodfeld" has more than an ace in his sleeve, doesn't it? Now that we have proven ourselves, it is time to bring our unparalleled abilities to the world stage. Call in the translators. And a few crates of the best Aquileian wines. We don't want to be rude now, do we?
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What To Do With Warzena?
For as long as we've been independent and allegedly since Zarantia conquered Tobuck, Warzena has been a stick in the mud. Conflicts over water, over Miharzehir, over alleged smuggling and weapons trafficking. It all needs to stop. And it'll either be with a smile or a bullet. Although Vasile would smile after the bullet too. Multitasking and all that.
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Salutations, You Have Been Liberated!
Well, you know what they say: If you can't trade with them, then you'd best invade and profiteer for a bit before integrating their economy and state apparatus proper. Sure it'll take a while for those uppity Warzenans to really start appreciating our wealth of knowledge and their newfound prosperity, but they'll come around eventually.
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Welcome To The Business
You know what's better than having to deal with the economic meltdown that follows the collapse of a nation? Having good relations and trading with them from the get-go instead. If you can't beat the Warzenans - or in this case, if you shouldn't - then you should make 'em join you so that you can all get rich together!
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 Tobuck-Zurzuq Trade Pact
Free trade is truly a marvel, is it not? It can bring even the oldest of enemies together, like Warzena and Tobuck as one completely incidental example. Though cooperation is still young, the fruits of our combined labours are already beginning to grow. None can stand before our combined economic might!
Tobuck-Zurzuq Trade Pact
Free trade is truly a marvel, is it not? It can bring even the oldest of enemies together, like Warzena and Tobuck as one completely incidental example. Though cooperation is still young, the fruits of our combined labours are already beginning to grow. None can stand before our combined economic might!
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In The Land Of Pyramids
They say that a long time ago, Maregyptian settlers founded Tobuck. Whatever the truth is, the "old country" has always remained aloof, leaving us to deal with the Tamaneight nomads and other assorted bats. I know that they say that good fences make for good neighbours but prescription must apply after a few centuries? Let's go have a chat.
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Call To Under The Sea
Hippogriffia. Land of Opportunity in troubled waters. For all their weirdness, they are the central axis around which Northern Zebrica revolves. Access to their market will be paramount to our future. So if we are to be a power in our own rights, we'll need to find a way to live and work with them. They can't be any preachier than Equestria, right?
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Colthage Must Be Met And Greeted
Colthage hasn't exactly been the most prosperous of places for the last little while, but that doesn't mean they're worthless. Any place can make a lot of money with the right connections and the right partners, so why don't we lend them a helping appendage? Well, so long as they wish to accept our diplomatic overtures of course.
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Are We Legitimate Yet?
We've cleaned up our act, destroyed the biggest bastion of anti-Equestrian terrorists in history and brought prosperity to the northwestern zebrican peninsula. And yet, Equestria still won't recognize us! It's time to put our hoof down and request what we are owed: basic respect for our people. Also, access to their massive pool of capital. Mostly that.
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The Purrrfect Deal
Tobuck often looks towards Maregypt but if we were to look a bit past the pyramid, we'd find another interesting land. Abyssinia. We have yet to make actual contact with the cats. Perhaps it's time to go and see if we can make them purr. They say curiosity killed the cat but they never said anything about profitable financial speculation.
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No Hard Feelings Zarantia?
So what if we offered you a deal you couldn't refuse and then asked you to shove it where the sun don't shine? That was all Pea Shooter and now we're brand new. All good and above board. We swear. Also you may want to pay attention to the fact that we have a lot more guns now. So let's all consider our options here.
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Time To Pull The Trigger
Well, you know what they say: If you can't trade with them, then you'd best invade and profiteer for a bit before integrating their economy and state apparatus proper. Sure the Zarantians don't have much of a state at all, but it would be remiss of us not to show them the ropes of nation building and earn some sweet cash in the process.
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Tobuck-Agzhat Trade Territory
You know what's better than having to deal with the economic meltdown that follows the collapse of a nation? Having good relations and trading with them from the get-go instead. If you can't beat the Zarantians - or in this case, if it wouldn't be worthwhile - then you should make 'em join you so that you can all get rich together!
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Tobuck-Agzhat Trade Pact
Free trade is truly a marvel, is it not? It can bring even most bitter of rivals together, like Zarantia and Tobuck as one completely incidental example. Though cooperation is still young, the fruits of our combined labours are already beginning to grow. None can stand before our combined economic might!
Tobuck-Agzhat Trade Pact
Free trade is truly a marvel, is it not? It can bring even most bitter of rivals together, like Zarantia and Tobuck as one completely incidental example. Though cooperation is still young, the fruits of our combined labours are already beginning to grow. None can stand before our combined economic might!
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Tobuck The Beautiful, Tobuck The Centre
It's not often that you can build a city and a nation to such great heights as these, but then it's also not often that you have a rather competent president to get you there. We live in an age where our great state and our beloved city has become a centre of local and international commerce, a time in which our republic is perfect and beautiful in every way.
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Cognac-Cigar Diplomacy
Diplomacy more complex than 'we have an alliance' or 'we are going to war' is often overlooked by the secondary powers of the world. A leader has to be smart and tread carefully, they have to know where to invest and who to work with; they have to understand economics as well as mere politics. Luckily for the citizenry of Tobuck, Vasile is rather skilled at doing both.
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Tradat Trust Inc.
With the war finally over and our rule somewhat more cemented, we now finally have enough breathing room to get back to what we do best: make money. President Vasile made sure that he can't be removed or bought out but now? Now, he gets his dessert and he's not one for getting stomach aches.
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North-Western Businesses
The annexed regions of Chiropterra are to many a source of worry. The economy is in shambles and ponies are angry. But to the entrepreneurial mind? It's all opportunities and should one have a lot of disposable capital, there's a lot of profit to be made over there. Funny thing is, they'll even thank us for it. Ah. Capitalism.
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Hollow Minerals Mines
Mining is great. You hire some ponies, give them some tools and they'll start cranking out stuff to sell or transform to sell for even more. It's extremely straightforward. So the Huiactlali mines that were recently confiscated from their war criminal owners would definitely be a great asset to the Tradat Trust. Perhaps we should change the name though.
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United Lunar Opium
Ah, the smell of opium in the morning. Can't get enough of it or so we're told. Now, we know that we've only legalized the least addicting drugs but there is still a lot to be made from Chiropterra's latest idea of an export. Pharmaceuticals perhaps? Anyway. In the trust it goes! Can't hurt to try after all!
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United Lunar Opium
Legalising narcotics was certainly a bold move on the part of the President, but with the right level of state oversight and a little tax on the products there's nothing that could go wrong. Well, unless there was some sort of scheme which made it far too easy to purchase said drugs and get a large amount of the public hooked; but Vasile would never do such a thing, nor would he expand operations to Chiropterra. Right?
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Black Lagoon Docks
For all its success as a trade port, Tobuck has never really shined when it comes to ship building. To this day, we've been forced to purchase our ships out of state. Perhaps it's time for the Tradat Trust to fill in this overlooked aspect of our economy. And lucky us, there is a coastal region in dire need of a big influx of jobs!
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Warzena Branch Office
Now that we've normalized our relations with Warzena, Tobuck is now reconnected with its historical economic hinterland. Now if only some major corporation with a lot of capital to invest and insider knowledge could step in to help revitalise the historical economic connexions between the two countries?
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Back To Basics
They say you never forget your first love. Whoever said that clearly held an Everfree SLR machine gun in his hooves. That thing is magnetic! Looking back, Pea's operation was basic: sell the guns from the big pile you stole. Cute. Now, let's show the world what a military-industrial complex can be!
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— Have at least Has a coastal state
At least Level 3 Naval Base
Any owned state:
At least Level 4 Air Base
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Ursagrad Tractor Co.
Tanks. There's something about them that makes creatures go crazy but why? It's just a big gun on a big car that needs more logistics to run. Clearly, the Tradat Trust can't pass on a good fad but we'll make sure to also invest into something that is actually viable in the long term. Tractors. How else are ponies going to produce food? Organic farming?
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Drake Shell Industries
You know what sells for more than guns? Bigger guns! The kind you can't scrap together knockoff munitions for. While they are somewhat simple enough, a lot of countries have struggled to produce them in high enough numbers to make a difference. We can help make that difference in the world. For a price.
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Phoenix Plant Ltd
Ever since Meyer brought piracy to the sky and Hippogriffia literally shot down the Storm King from the sky, creatures worldwide have understood the importance of air power. Sadly for them, it's costly to make and few countries sell them. But look into the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It IS a plane, a Tradat Trust Plane! Now in store!
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Tradat R&D Section
Progress. It has a way of moving faster than the best of our bullets. The morale is: learn how to make your bullet go faster. If we are to become and stay a world-renowned weapons-provider, we need to invest hard into a research department. I don't know what the guns of tomorrow will be firing but they'll be Tradat Trust brand!
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Zarantia Branch Office
So the wild nomads of the desert learned how to behave. Better late than ever. Now, there's opportunity there. Of course, raiding nomads don't make for easy exploitation of natural resources but a whole bunch of machine guns and planes sure help! Plus, we can always solve tribal rivalries by sprinkling some guns here and there.
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Good Business Is Great Service
Tobuck has invested a lot into the hospitality economy but the whole sector remains in its infancy. So thanks to president cel Tradat's reforms, the Tradat Trust can step in and do a whole lot of investments. And it's only natural for us to get into the business since we've learned how to put on a big smile for the customer!
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Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more relliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
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Tobuck Bell
Zebrica has a lot of great food but it's made at home or sold into traditional restaurants. Very inefficient for the common worker on break and the young foal in the street. So here's a gap in the market for Tradat Trust to fill. Let's streamline the whole process and use economies of scale to crank out a lot of cheap filling and fast served food! Bon appétit!
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Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
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Now We Return To Radio Tobuck!
There is a lot of money in tourism and the hospitality business but what about the ponies at home? At work? In transit? They're out of our reach. They too need quality entertainment, information and to hear about how great life can be if they just purchased our products, visited our locations and used our services. Time for some sponsors!
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Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
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Mages Of The Shore
Tobuck has casinos and tourists but we're still working with basic card and dice games. Time to invest into some quality entertainment and machines to help shore up the whole operation! Hey, if we lock up some ponies in a room with paper and pens, they might come up with something to sell for the ponies at home. Let's roll for profit!
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Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
Tobuck 'N Us!
If there's one thing Vasile understands better than anything else, it's a return on investment. Putting money into domestic companies on behalf of the state might seem strange at first when there are far more reliable markets available, but you have to make money in order to spend it and you have to spend it in order to make more. Let's watch these local businesses grow!
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The President-Boss Protects Us!
Against all odds, the President-Boss has managed to protect his people from the horrors of the Chiropterran invasion. Vasile cel Tradat shall waste no time, for while the regular pony is celebrating, he already has many plans how to expand his reach across all of Hazrumenia.
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Operation Void Pumpkin
Occupations can be challenging affairs, but not for an intelligent creature such as Vasile. The administration has already arranged for the Huiactlali territories to be garrisoned with a headquarters established in Moonspeaker Hollow. The main objective of this operation will be to keep the Chiropterrans in line whilst making sure that the strategically vital strait city and tungsten mines remain safe.
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Great Tungsten Profits
Huiactlali is home to the largest and wealthiest tungsten mines, not just in Hazrumenia but all of Northern Zebrica. The President-Boss will personally invest into the tungsten excavation operations and rumours say many others are looking to invest into it with bit signs in their eyes. Perhaps Vasile will offer them a claw in their endeavours...
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Welcome Into Family, Huiactlali!
Whilst the chiropterrans in Huiactlali utterly despise us, they know very well that there's no hope, for now at least, of ever being free. The President-Boss doesn't care if his enemies curse his name so long as they work for him and pay their taxes. And their bribes of course, especially paying the bribes.
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Industries of Ursagrad
While not nearly as magnificent as New Ayacachtl, Ursagrad was one of the great industrial cities of Chiropterra and it now lays under the jurisdiction of the republic. The President-Boss will set an example to others by personally investing into Ursagrad, so its industries can get back onto their hooves; knowing that they will, in turn, enrich him.
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Operation Toilet Clog
New Mareidian sits at a crucial choke-point that leads straight into the beloved city of Tobuck. It is for this reason that the republic must make sure the area isn't allowed to fall into enemy hooves. The President-Boss will make it known that any acts against him – sorry, the republic – will be met with fierce and absolute revenge.
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Have A Seat,
New Mareidian! Though the situation is still somewhat tense in the rural areas and especially in Batsby, Ursagrad has calmed down and some normalcy has returned to the city streets. No one even bats an eye at the various soldiers, mercenaries and security troops stationed across the city; either that or the locals have at least learnt to not draw attention to themselves. They wouldn't want to risk the odd beatdown now would they?
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It Is Time To Think Big
Victory over the far superior Chiropterran legions was nothing short of a total miracle and even the President-Boss is aware of this. It doesn't stop him from preaching that it was he who defeated Chiropterra, however. Now, thanks to his success and popularity, he can start to think up even bigger plans that involve not just Hazrumenia but much of Northern Zebrica too!
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Bit-ionaires of Tobuck
The greatest thing about today's Tobuck is that it is far wealthier than ever before and there are great opportunities to make money if you know the game. And, as any of his lackeys could tell you- nobody knows the game better than the President-Boss, the Richest Griffon of Zebrica.
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Over 1897 Doctors Recommend Heroic
Heroic has been a great success both in domestic and foreign markets. Even in some faraway ports it has become known as a powerful tonic, though they don't know what's in it. Each day the chemists improve upon the mixture to make it more potent and desirable by the consumers. As the slogan goes, 'Be A Hero Today!'
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Vasile's Wonderous Tonics
Frankly, no creature alive knows what's in those tonics. Even the ponies that know Vasile are fairly sure that he doesn't know himself, but if you were to say as much then things would get ugly and fast. All the same they do have a rather... unique effect on consumers; not least for the addictive properties of it that keep most folks from complaining about the taste. If drugs are free to make and sell, why shouldn't the state profit alongside the people? Recent improvements upon the formula have greatly improved the properties of Heroic: on one hoof with the right dosage the tonic can greatly augment healing potion potency and on the other hoof it is even more addictive than before! |
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The Surprise Box
Gambling has always been an adult business. Well, not any longer! Over the last few days the Tradat Toys company has been advertising a new product called the 'Surprise box'. Foals don't know what's in it until they buy one, but they know for sure there is a chance to get a rare toy out of it. President-Boss said it the best; the kids will feel a sense of pride and accomplished for engaging with the fun chance of a surprise!
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The Mortal Elysium
Under Vasile's guiding claw, Tobuck has been transformed from being simply one of the largest cities in Hazrumenia into its biggest and most prosperous metropolis with more creatures moving in every day. Perhaps one day it will eclipse even the great cities of Mount Aris, Colthage and R'ataphet.
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Project Elysium
Out here in Tobuck, your safety from the forces of 'law and order' are always guaranteed; but once upon a time it was pretty hard to actually protect some folks from morality and safe decision making. Well, we've long since put an end to that; we can dream big out here in our little corner of Zebrica. We can dream of an Elysium for all! Day by day, Tobuck grows larger as riches of Hazrumenia slowly trickle into its pockets. Or more accurately, into the pockets of the ultra rich. Or to be the most accurate, into the pocket of the President Boss.
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Hey Mercenary! Want To Earn Big Money?
The war against the despicable Chiropterrans drained the reserves of many popular mercenary companies. Some were unfortunately annihilated altogether. Luckily for Vasile, there are always more creatures ready to do whatever is asked of them for a few bits.
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Enlist Now, Help The President-Boss!
To be a true Tobuckian is to be a determined, ruthless competitor and to be ever-loyal to the President-Boss. As he calls for creatures to join the national republican guard, every pony across the republic will heed his call. The time has come not just to compete, but to take over the market!
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Operation River Trip
What did the Warzenans do when they realised Chiropterra was on the war path? Nothing, that's what. They didn't send us even the tiniest bit of help. All they did was bend the knee to the hippogriffs and sit there. Vasile reckons they would make a great addition to the republic, if not for their insolence then for their riches just waiting to be taken!
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Tradat Agriculture
There's no feeling quite like remembering that a company you run is making thousands every second. That's how Vasile is going to feel after the Tradat Agriculture conglomerate is established in Warzena to exploit the land and farm every crop under the sun. Who in their right mind wouldn't capitalise on such an opportunity?
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The State Of Zamivgazal
Well, if it wasn't the invasion and subsequent economic development that brought the Warzenans back to their Hazrumenian family then Vasile doesn't know what it would be. You can tell how well integrated they are by how little they're shooting at the military police, just look at all those relaxed zebras!
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N.Z.E.Z Security Corps
The President-Boss knows it will not be easy to keep the new areas under control whilst exploiting them. To work around this, he has come up with a plan: form a specialized occupation detachment whose sole duty is to keep the locals in line. Best of all, we can simply hire the more pragmatic and opportunistic locals. It will cost the state, but better a little loss of money than loss of one's head!
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 The Zone Security Corps
The thing about occupations is that they're pretty expensive and dangerous if you don't have a proper bunch of trained creatures to deal with things. Of course, such an organisation is relatively expensive; but you don't have to be a genius to know what a return on investment looks like.
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Treats Every Now And Then
Being constantly oppressive to the locals has the minor issue of workers occasionally refusing to shoot them which typically results in a small rout. While never a truly pressing issue, the fact of the matter is that the N.Z.E.Z needs a new angle from which to approach occupation. Maybe it pays to be nice every now and then?
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The Zone Security Corps
The thing about occupations is that they're pretty expensive and dangerous if you don't have a proper bunch of trained creatures to deal with things. Of course, such an organisation is relatively expensive; but you don't have to be a genius to know what a return on investment looks like. Recently we've really started to lean into that whole 'carrot-on-stick' philosophy of making ourself look better with less extortion and occasional presents for the hardest working locals. |
Where There's A Baton, There's A Way
In the end, the occupation of foreign lands is only for economic exploitation. Why bother to care about how the locals feel? Just make them move along and get out; if words don't work, that's when you take out the baton. They're not Tobuckians anyway, right?
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The Zone Security Corps
The thing about occupations is that they're pretty expensive and dangerous if you don't have a proper bunch of trained creatures to deal with things. Of course, such an organisation is relatively expensive; but you don't have to be a genius to know what a return on investment looks like. Recently we've really started to lean into that whole 'we-have-the-bigger-stick' philosophy and honestly just beating the snot out of whoever decides to try anything stupid. It's taken a little more training and investment, but it works a treat. |
Operation Sandbox
You know what the Zarantians did when we were suffering innumerable casualties against the Chiropterran menace? They were preparing to invade us! Sure they used to own our land, but that's no excuse. It's high time we gave them a taste of their own medicine!
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The State Of Agzhat
The great thing about deserts is that you don't have to do a lot of work maintaining the infrastructure, caring for the people or any of that nonsense. They just want to be left to their own devices and, provided they continue to allow our resource extraction operations, the tribes can have just that. Welcome one and all to the republic!
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Tradat Derrick Company
Vasile, ever the savvy businesscreature that he is, sees great potential in investing in oil drilling across Zarantia. Ships, planes and armies guzzle down the stuff like a griffon in an all-you-can-eat buffet, so it's a secure export good that even those who despise the President-Boss overseas might buy through gritted teeth.
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Operation Jungle Safari
The President-Boss has recently began to talk about Zumidia in earshot of the public. From what he's said, everyone seems to realise that it's a land full of riches being exploited by others. Well, the President-Boss now calls upon everyone to join him so that the republic can be the one to make money off of the place instead of whoever's doing it currently.
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The State Of Ain Trotgourait
Ah, Zumidia. You know what's great about land that's had a history of being occupied? You can just take over from whoever was there before and continue running the place like nothing's happened! Sure we'll be making some changes, but these zebras barely even fought back like the Chiropterrans. These lands are gonna be mighty profitable!
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Investment Area Chiropterra
The President-Boss had previous left Chiropterra to its own devices as it would have been impossible to occupy the whole place. However, after the recent war where Chiropterra attempted to reclaim what it once had, it's clear as day that the place needs a new manager. We know just the President-Boss that's than qualified for the position!
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Operation Sagging Bag
The Colthaginians might look big and scary on a map, but their administration is notoriously unstable no matter who's in control. With that in mind, it's obvious that Colthage needs some new blood to make any sort of government work there in the long term. Wouldn't it be great if we could exploit the wealth of all Zonicia?
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Investment Area Colthage-Coltva
With the successful conquest of Zonicia, our beloved republic stands ready to grow rich from the wealth of the land. All across the new Investment Area, local industries and resource deposits are already being taken over by Tobuckian enterprises. Needless to say that the ones owned by the President-Boss are at the forefront of operations.
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The Four E's Of Success
Recently a well known reporter asked the President-Boss just what the secret behind his success had been. After a long pause, Vasile Cel Tradat said it really came down to his four core principles; the Four E's of Success: Expand, Exploit, Eliminate and most importantly Enjoy.
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Recruitable Population Factor: +10% Daily Political Power Gain: +10%
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One And Only Free Republic In the World
All the republics in the world claim to be bastions of freedom; in truth, they too restrict true freedom and shackle the innovators of their nation. Those who push forward the economy by simply being better than others are the ones that should be empowered! In Tobuck things are different; anyone with the skill, cunning and will can achieve great success!
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Servile Republic
Many foolishly assume that the head of state is supposed to serve the people and the administration, but in reality the opposite is true. As Vasile has clearly demonstrated, the true arrangement for any President is to be served by the state you administrate. Who could disagree with a statement that he has proven with his efforts? Time has proven the wisdom of the President-Boss for the republic has been transformed to a true bastion of freedom, where anyone is free to take reign of their own destiny and become rich if they truly desire it. |
King Of Corruption
It is no secret Vasile's word is law, even if he is simply the President and is 'technically' beholden to the people. Every citizen, criminal and mercenary knows that if the President-Boss says to hoof - or claw- over some money then the only proper answer is to ask 'How much?'
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His Criminal Highness
Hey, don't step on the talons of the President-Boss. If you want to tussle with the muscle, you're gonna be in for a rough ride; but if you want to stay in his good graces, all it takes is a couple favours and some hard work. Help the bird help you, but make sure not to get in his way. After all, you wouldn't want to stand in the way of the one and only Vasile; would you now? From the bottom hoofcleaners at the street corner all the way to heads of corporations, they know that one above all requires his dues. His name is Vasile cel Tradat, the President-Boss and His Criminal Highness, the King of Corruption. |
The Criminal High
Vasile knows that it's bad business to solely rely on foreign experts. It is a better long-term investment to home grow these sorts of things, as proven by the brand-new education system. It is subsequently high time that the President-Boss launched his own private academy where Tobuckian youth will learn the skills required to be useful lackeys. Perhaps one day somepony amongst them will take his place, years from now.
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The Rebel Apostate
The infamous apostate of Chiropterra Wallnut Drive has taken control of Tobuck. This is a major opportunity, and he's not about to let it go to waste. First, to decide which of the other warlords will be most helpful...
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No Gods!
Religion is the opiate of the masses! Or so claims at least Wallnut despite some reservations of his socialist friends, who wish to not make enemies of the gods. Nightmareism is different, Nightmareism is more like cocaine, but they're both bad. This evil must be defeated, that's an order!
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Decadent Normalcy
What is "normality"? It's what a bunch of old creatures say it is, usually to benefit themselves. From now on, no more hankering over normality or morality or other stuffy ways of saying no.
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 Visionarism
Whoever said that whatever we look at now is what we should be seein'? There's nothing wrong with a lil' experimentation, especially not if it's at the expense of whichever establishment decides to try and censor it! Come on lads, show 'em what you can do!
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Viva Wallnut!
Wallnut Drive has a lot of big ideas, and now that he's seized power in Tobuck he can make them a reality! Viva Wallnut, long may he live! May all his big ideas come to fruition!
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Only Victory!
Wallnut Drive escaped Chiropterra, but not before getting some of their world class military training. And he's smarter than all of them combined. He had to be, otherwise some other bat woulda realized Nightmareism was bunk before him. With him at the helm, we'll be all but unstoppable!
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Only Justice!
We're gonna need some laws, naturally. Some good laws. Laws Wallnut came up with, or at least ones his smartest friends did. Not laws based on stupid religions or outdated mores, but on cold hard truths and real vision.
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Lemme Tell You About Chiropterra!
One of the few times when Wallnut gets real quiet and serious is when talking about Chiropterra. It's a terrible place. The callous disregard for the lives of so-called "faithless," the oppressive atmosphere, the LMRD and the Nightmare's Hoof committing atrocities by the day. If there's one thing Wallnut Drive knows, it's that they must be stopped.
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 Horrors of Chiropterra
Whatever folks might say about Chiropterra is probably true, even the worst of rumours could well have some sorta basis in that tartarus-hole of a country. Still, makes us fight all the harder to make well sure they don't get their hooves on us an' our families, eh?
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No Chains!
Gun runners are one thing, slavers are another. Slave traders, sweatshop owners, and those monsters who gave intelligence to the Chiropterrans to help them plan their slaving raids, they've all gotta go. Wallnut will make sure they repay their debt to their fellow creatures through hard manual labour, and that their assets are confiscated too.
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Pride Of The Labourer
It's not just great ponies like Wallnut Drive who make the world go round; in fact he couldn't do anything without the hard work of the common labourer. We should celebrate that, and make sure workers know that they're appreciated, both in our hearts and with our wallets.
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 Worker's Pride
Unlike that nasty 'Labourer' system the Chiropterrans seem so fond of, our own workers are more than capable of takin' pride in their own creations and bein' well paid for 'em! Ain't nothing like a little reward for a good day's work in the factory!
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Strike 'em Where It Hurts!
Chiropterra looks invincible, doesn't it? Well it turns out they've got a rigid chain of command and an intricate logistics network. With some tactics and a lot of nerve, we can paralyze them by disrupting that logistics train. How's it feel to be on the losing side, Lunatics?
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The Forsaken Lord
The true heir to the Warzenan throne now stands triumphant above Tobuck. Unintentional as this conquest may have been, resulting from naught but closer cooperation with Pea Shooter, it has given Baragzen and his forces quite the opportunity.
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Restore The Lineages
There are a selection of upper-class citizens in Manerba that used to be part of Warzenan noble society before outside forces stripped them of their titles and land. We shall grant them titles and establish a court here in Tobuck with their assistance.
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 Landed Aristocracy
The rulers of Warzena always maintained their power through an influential and loyal court. We have restored this tradition by granting the alienated nobility still residing in Tobuck their old titles in return for vesting their resources and influence in our lord. The Leopard dynasty shall once again be mighty!
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Renewed Oaths
The time has come to instill the populace and their local leaders with a sense of loyalty. We shall 'encourage' them to make oaths and pledges for the sake of service to Baragzen in whatever capacity he deems fit and proper.
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Reminder About Loyalty
Fear is a very important tool, one that an experienced warlord like Baragzen understands very well. Examples will be made of a small number of known dissidents so that those with a desire to resist fear action against those of true royal blood.
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The Merchant Of Tobuck
Vasile is well known in Tobuck's business circles and was seemingly uninvolved in Pea Shooter's plot to sell the region back to Zarantia. We shall make proper use of his incredible economic expertise and grant him a position of administration over the city of Tobuck itself.
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The Oath Wardens
Ancient legends tell of these soldiers, dutiful guards of Warzenan rulers. Such an idea is well suited to the exiled lord who is very much in need of protection and loyalty in this turbulent time for Tobuck. The legends shall once again have their names etched into history.
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Only The Finest Soldiers
Mercenaries are no longer an appropriate name for Baragzen's finest soldiery. Though their reputation and skill arose from the lowest of the low, so did his legitimacy as ruler; it is only fitting that their discipline be drilled and reinforced by the Oath Wardens.
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 Charge Of The Wardens
The Oath Wardens are a force spoken of only in legend, but under Baragzen's guidance their exploits shall become very real indeed. They serve partly as his royal guard, but more significantly as a core part of the army; something between special forces and a set of elite divisions within the command structure of the armed forces.
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Blood Of The Leopard
The Leopard bloodline of the Warzenan dynasties is an ancient and powerful one. It is demonstrative of the validity in any individual's claim to the Warzenan throne should such be proven by action, though Baragzen in particular may ambitions far more grand.
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The Weakling King
The current Warzenan monarch is nothing more than a puppet of the hippogriff menace, a false inheritor of a glorious and yet untapped past and nation. We shall decry and denounce that traitor with all the resources available to our administration.
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The Worthy Heir
Unlike the puppet monarch who currently sits on the throne, Baragzen is a warrior king like those of old; his claim to the throne is indisputable. We shall make a public declaration of our intentions to install the rightful king of Warzena, both to the public and to our enemy.
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The Abjuration Decree
Baragzen's first law for the new realm is the Abjuration Decree. All power vested in government officials is to be subsumed by his will and whim, under no circumstances must this rule be ignored. Any remnants of Pea Shooter's republic will be eliminated for good.
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 Power Of The Royalty
Our lord Baragzen has absolute power over his realm; a feat achieved partly through force, propaganda and some quick legal changes. His authority has garnered many benefits for the state as a result of his policy of total control, not least for the fact that his administration is substantially more efficient than its republican predecessor.
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The Demarean Embankments
Unlike his contemporary warlord commanders, Baragzen expresses no displeasure at the concept of flooding particular areas for the sake of defensive proficiency. If Chiropterra wishes to invade, then they shall meet a well prepared and dangerous foe.
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The White Severyanian
Through iron will and decisive action, Alesia Snezhnaya has emerged the dominant power in Tobuck. While the other warlords are cowed, she must find one of them to make a pact with and dispose of the other.
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Righteous Rule
The Severyanian tsars of old ruled with justice and fairness, but also cold efficiency. They had no time for foolish things like mercy, or forgiving those who deserved no forgiveness. Alesia will emulate their example, and crush the rebellious scum and the criminals of Tobuck in one swift blow.
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All For Triumph!
Resolute stoicism, unyielding determination, uncomplaining sacrifice. These were the values which made Severyana strong before the communist cancer rotted them away, and these are the values Alesia will instill by her example.
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National Redoubt icon National Redoubt
The nation is still weak and thusly the state shall be strengthened to protect it. In the defence of the people, Alesia and her government will hold firm.
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Severyana Endures Through Us
Severyana may have fallen, first to the scheming princess and then to the vile communists, but so long as one true Severyanian draws breath it is not lost. Alesia will rule with the same rigid strength as the tsars of old, and muster her forces until, one day, the true foals of Severyana will return to drive out the parasites who feast on their homeland.
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The Red Beast
The one saving grace of Tobuck is that the godless venom of communism hasn't infected it. Alesia intends to keep it that way, and to use her new state as a hammer against the ravening red hordes.
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White Druzhina
Now that Alesia has broken the deadlock of smugglers, warlords, and miscreants, she can centralize and discipline this rabble into a proper army. The first step is redistributing Alesia's loyal troops into the ranks of new regiments, where they will serve as instructors and discipline officers. These mixed Severyanian-Tobuckian units will be the Druzhina, and the other units should strive to emulate them.
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We Are Severyanian Soldiers
The advantage of coming to power in Tobuck is that it is a cultural blank slate. Thanks to this, we have been able to foster Severyanian values of stoicism, sacrifice, hierarchy, and discipline among our soldiers, with no need to uproot an inferior service culture. The tales of Severyanian heroes of old shall inspire our troops, and they will show the rabble of this continent what true warfare is!
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Old Severyanian Valour icon Old Severyanian Valour
We shall defend our new home as though it was Severyana itself, with all the strength and might of our people. Though we silently mourn what was lost in Equus, it is our duty to protect what remains with renewed vigour and tempered pride.
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It's A Long Way To Princessyn
The white exiles are few in number, but every single one of them is worth ten other ponies. Alesia will call upon old contacts and allies among the last true Severyans, and rekindle the dream of a new Severyana among them. One day, we shall return, and bring fire and death to the bloodthirsty beasts who despoil our lands.
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Defense Skill: 2 Planning Skill: 3 Logistics Skill: 2 Traits: Career Officer, Urban Assault Specialist
Defense Skill: 2 Planning Skill: 2 Logistics Skill: 2 Traits: Guard-General
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The Exiled Community
Alesia was already well-known among the Severyanian exiles, and as news of her victory has spread more and more of her compatriots have begun to feel the old flames of patriotism rekindle. Some of the old nobility managed to escape with significant wealth, and now many of them are making generous donations to our cause.
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The Émigré Aid icon The Émigré Aid
The experience, diligence and wealth of our returning friends remains the stable foundation upon which we rebuild our great nation. Our home away from home shall be mighty and awe-inspiring, as Severyana once was.
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I Hate Sand
There is nothing worse than desert warfare. However, given Pea Shooter's machinations we will likely have to face the Zarantian savages sooner rather than later. Alesia has declared that we will construct a line of fortifications along their border, complete with minefields and concealed killzones, such that by the time we step into the desert there will only be corpses waiting for us.
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All the Guns and Bullets
Our first priority should be getting guns into hooves. We'll use the remainder of the smugglers' ill-gotten-gains to purchase as many weapons as we can find, and scour the city to dredge up its hidden stashes. After that, we'll have to make our own.
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All Possible Troops
Our first priority should be to get more hooves to hold guns. We will increase soldiers' pay to incentivize as many to enlist as possible, then extend conscription to make up the difference with draftees.
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Death Of Tobuck
The Republic of Tobuck was a sham state from the start. Few marked its passing, and fewer still will mourn it. It is time to formally bury the republic, so that our new order can begin in earnest.
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Completing this focus is required in order to activate rest of the focus tree. An event that loads the new focus tree will fire once Chiropterra has attacked Tobuck and is defeated. If Equestrian Civil War has happened,
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My Socialist Comrades!
Niftyn might be old and Dusk Wane might be a moonspeaker, but they're decent folks and that doesn't mean they don't get to have a little fun. Well, only so long as their joints and lungs don't give out!
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Smash Their Estates
What's that? Our soldiers are ransacking Chiropterran farm estates and destroying the properties almost entirely? Hah! Great! Give those ponies a well deserved reward for their hard work!
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Old Pals From Tobuck!
Bean Counter may be shy and Home Brew could try to bring in some smuggled booze, but everypony should attend our little celebration! With a bit of luck even Bean will have a ball!
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My New Friends!
Even though it's been a good while, we can't forget our old friends. Rose Rain should come along; tartarus, why not bring the other pony too? What was his name... Ah, Carrot Stick! That's the one!
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Liberate The Labourers
Hey? The labourers are running away from the estates and into the arms of our soldiers? Ain't that something. Well, order the soldiers to finish the job! Get the rest of them out of the hooves of the legionnaires, don't miss a house!
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Time To Party!
Everypony's here and everything is all sorted out! Been too long since we've had a good party, let's make this night the best our friends have ever had!
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The Common Good
The previous administration wasn't exactly kind to its inhabitants which, though natural for what can only be described as a thinly-veiled corporatocracy, is far from fair. The federation exists for the benefit of the people, with the assent of the people and with its institutions at the behest of the people.
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 Democratization
Bringing democracy to a place like Tobuck, and Chiropterra for that matter, is no easy task. In fact, it's probably one of the single hardest things any government has tried to implement around these parts. All the same, these things need to happen in order for Harmony and a truly democratic environment to be achieved.
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Brand New Bureaucracy
Retaining any significant remnant of the old government will end in tears, not least for how impossibly corrupt the whole affair was. If we want to do things better than they did, we need to build the state institutions from the ground up and wipe the old slate clean.
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War Against Corruption
We must forever be vigilant against the scourge of corruption, lest it take root in the federation as it did in Tobuck once before. Luckily nobody has a pile of guns to make use of this time, but that doesn't make the state invincible to the vile tendrils of malpractice and embezzling.
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The Old Framework
Even though it was a corrupt mess, not all of it was inherently broken; the republic just had a lot of bad apples running the show. Keeping some of the old institutions around won't do us any harm now that we've gotten rid of them, we just have to make sure other kleptocrats stay out of office.
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The Stout Civil Service
Having pruned the old civil service and made sure everything's running smoothly, we now have a fairly small but particularly efficient bureaucracy that should be able to handle whatever we throw at them. Well, so long as we make sure they stay well paid that is.
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Federal Framework
Given the inherent difficulties of unitary administration, a federal framework for governing is the logical next step for our future endeavours. Decentralisation is a necessary facet of modern bureaucracy that simply cannot be overlooked when having to organise a reasonably sized state.
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Delegionarization
If the new federal framework is to function, the bottom line is that the system of families and legions must be entirely dismantled. All will be equal citizens within the federation and none will have their future decided by birth or by battle; unless they decide to enlist in the latter case, of course.
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Sanctity Of Religion Act
Though secularism is immensely important to the governance of any state, there are many in the federation who worship the Nightmare and other gods like Zal and Zanit. It would be remiss of us not to guarantee the freedom of religion to our citizens, especially given their affection for their deities.
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Reparations Act
We cannot allow the destruction of war to alienate the Chiropterrans and drive them away from our Hazrumenian family. To that end it is imperative that we compensate them for the suffering that they endured, painful to the coffers as it may be.
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 Repayments
Though many see such expenses as frivolous and an insult as most of the money is going to those that just tried to annex our beloved city, the fact remains that we are now a nation of many Chiropterrans as well as Tobuckians. If we wish them to integrate peacefully into our society then we must encourage them to stay and to cooperate with the state.
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To Move Onwards
With amends made and the disparate peoples of our federation closer knit, we can finally claim that all is well with the Chiropterrans. The estranged brother of the Hazrumenian family has finally come home to rest, having made up with their siblings.
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National Elections
The time has come to organise the national elections, the best way to elect a new head of state is to vote them in at the top level after all! Now we just have to let everyone know who's on the ballot and what their tenets in leadership will be. Shouldn't be too hard, right?
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Local Elections
The time has come to organise local elections; the best way to run a country is to have the people vote for local representatives and build up from there after all!! Now we just have to let everyone know who's on the ballot and what their tenets in leadership will be. Shouldn't be too hard, right?
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Who Can Run?
Carrot Stick is a firm believer that anti-democratic parties and individuals shouldn't be able to run for office, but Rose Rain disagrees. Hopefully they can set aside their differences in the upcoming debate, either that or one of them will take the lead and get their way...
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ULNZ Stands For Democracy
If there is one thing that unites all peoples of the federation, it is democracy in Hazrumenia. We are many different cultures, races and hold many different beliefs and loyalties; but our citizens may be united in their say over who leads our great state.
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Formal Constitution
It's about time we put pen to paper and wrote ourselves a formal constitution so that we may enshrine the rights of our citizens and provide a legal framework for the courts. It may be somewhat of a daunting task, but it's not as though it can't be amended in the future.
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 The Constitution of U.L.N.Z
Codifying a constitution is an integral part of guaranteeing the rights of citizens as well as ensuring that the functionality of and balance of power within the government cannot simply be overturned. Democratic harmony is a perfect and malleable answer to all future questions, after all.
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Marshals of Law
If there was any one thing that was needed in the republic, it was a half decent police force that was actually capable of protecting the people. It's high time we got around to constructing a competent force that has the capacity to handle domestic troubles without the help of the army.
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National Police Force
Tobuck was never a safe place and the military police that Chiropterra relied on in order to keep the peace weren't exactly an enticing organisation to utilise. Harmony is now protected by our loyal police constables and their hard work in keeping the country safe from internal elements of discontent and malpractice.
National Police Force
Tobuck was never a safe place and the military police that Chiropterra relied on in order to keep the peace weren't exactly an enticing organisation to utilise. Harmony is now protected by our loyal police constables and their hard work in keeping the country safe from internal elements of discontent and malpractice.
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The First Elections
The day has finally arrived! The elections are here and it's time to get down to the voting booths to get your votes out! Remember, the ballots are supposed to be secret and it's our duty to make sure they stay that way!
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Special Tactical Directive
The great thing about police forces is that they can really specialise when it comes to training. We can make use of this capacity for further tactical training in establishing a new secret service that will, with a little luck, help us greatly in defending our ever-growing Hazrumenian family.
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S.T.D
Legally an extension of the National Police force, the Special Tactical Directive is an elite government secret service that protects the population and their representatives. Though hardly battle-tested, the STD is nevertheless a powerful fighting force that demonstrates incredible adaptability in the field of national security.
S.T.D
Legally an extension of the National Police force, the Special Tactical Directive is an elite government secret service that protects the population and their representatives. Though hardly battle-tested, the STD is nevertheless a powerful fighting force that demonstrates incredible adaptability in the field of national security.
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Hurray Wallnut!
Hurray Democracy! We've actually managed to create a successful democracy in a successor state to a sham republic. It's no surprise that Wallnut and his friends are being celebrated for their work in founding the federation after such a feat as that. Long live democracy! Long live the Generalissimo!
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Grand Rights Of Everycreature
A comprehensive list of rights for all citizens is a necessity for the continued growth of our Hazrumenian family. It must cover all bases and protect all creatures and their interests, from the lowliest of pauper to the richest business owner. A federation for all!
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The Cause Of Democratic-Harmonism
Though harmony may find its origins in benign absolutism of old, the modern ideal of democracy and harmony combined is perhaps the greatest combination of political ideas yet created. We must protect our citizens and their right to a representative and harmonious society!
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Federal Public Works
State funded infrastructure projects are the next step in building and expanding on the existing civilian economy within the federation. Our Hazrumenian family shall prosper for the benefit of every individual within that very family. Onwards and upwards!
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 Federal Public Works
State funded infrastructure projects are the next step in building and expanding on the existing civilian economy within the federation. Our Hazrumenian family will prosper for the benefit of every individual within that very same family. Onwards and upwards, let us cooperate together to strive for a better tomorrow!
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Reconstruction Bureau
There is much to do in the reconstruction of the land and industry following the nigh-cataclysmic war with Chiropterra. If we wish to build back stronger than before then we must make significant headway in rebuilding what was lost in order to build off of it.
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 Federal Construction Bureau
There is much to do in the reconstruction and further development of the land and industry following the nigh-cataclysmic war with Chiropterra. We shall build back stronger than before and we are making significant headway in rebuilding what was lost in order to prosper further off of it. The future waits for nopony!
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Work For the Unemployed
If there's one thing that national projects are good for, it's reducing the number of unemployed creatures and improving national infrastructure. What better way to get things going again whilst improving the interconnectivity of the federation?
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 Right of Employment
Every creature under the purview of the state has a right to education and a right to be gainfully employed. It is the duty of the federation to provide opportunities for those that fall through the cracks, however small they may be, and to ensure that they lead a life worth living.
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Unified Education Program
It's about time we sorted out some national standards for education, something that's currently either disparate at best or entirely nonexistent depending on which part of the federation you live in. We'll make best sure to get the foals reading books and writing stories for our Hazrumenian family.
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Student-Employer Vocational Scheme
If there's one thing that students should be doing after school, it's practical studies. They need the skills and a bigger labour pool is never something to avoid. The state will set up programmes to make sure they leave education with the knowledge they need to go right into work!
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 Vocational Education System
If there's one thing that students are doing after school these days, it's practical studies and getting work experience. They're acquiring much needed skills and a bigger labour pool is never something to avoid. The state will continue running programmes to make sure they leave education with the knowledge they need to go right into work!
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Academic Research
If there's one thing that students should be doing after school, it's further education. We need forward-thinking innovators to propel the federation into a new age. The state will make sure that every student knows that they have every opportunity to contribute to science!
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Research Benefits icon Research Benefits
If there's one thing that students are doing following their stints in schools these days, it's further education. We'll always need more forward-thinking innovators to propel the federation into a new age and the state makes sure that every student knows that they have every opportunity to contribute to science so long as they live!
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Wallnut Heritage College
What better than to open a new centre for higher education named after the one and only Wallnut Drive! Sure he's never had tertiary education himself, but the state is sure that he'll appreciate the gesture all the same; a new college is still a new college in any case!
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Universal Pensions Bill
Pensions for the weary citizens within our ever-growing Hazrumenian family are a natural progression of existing worker laws. We shall reward those who have worked hard to lay the foundations of and build the federation that so many now live within.
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Subsidized Healthcare
Though fully state-funded healthcare is currently beyond the purview of the government's budget, we are far from incapable of helping. The state will front a portion of all medical costs for the good of the family that it protects and cherishes.
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The Free Market
Opening up to the world is necessary for progress and for prosperity. We cannot sit idly by as our neighbours embrace external markets and the careful guiding hoof of economic liberalism. The time has come for our Hazrumenian family to embrace another important aspect of modern harmony.
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 The Invisible Hoof
Though the state keeps an eye on things, the economy always has the guiding hoof of the free market to sort out even the most troubling of situations. Supply and demand trumps all other factors when considering the economy and so every citizen of the federation knows how to encourage further national prosperity.
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2&¾ Year Plan
If we are to develop Hazrumenia, then it would be best if we developed the lands quickly so that our enemies may not take advantage of our weakened capacity. Rapid industrialization and modernisation must carry forth our federal dreams.
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Bonds For Farmers
Investments are a surefire way to encourage continued economic growth, particularly in sectors that leave much to be desired. Farmers and their farms lack considerable amounts of equipment and knowhow when it comes to mechanised farming, so we'll give them the means to figure it out!
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 Agriculture Boon
Agriculture has long been the foundation for every civilisation and the federation has embraced such. In every arable region a visitor will see sprawling fields of farms that cover the land in a variety of foodstuff and cash crops, underpinning the federal economy with exports and food autarky in the case of conflict or diplomatic isolation.
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Diversified Fields
We can't simply rely on subsistence farming anymore if we wish to make full use of both the ongoing economic growth and the money to be made in selling our produce. The state will provide minor incentives to grow secondary crops and our farmers will soon reap the benefits of their plurality of plants.
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Ministry Of Agriculture And Rural Development
With the meteoric rise in our farming industry, things have begun to get a little messy regarding land use and the general surplus of certain produce on the market. With a state ministry to get things organised, we should see development continue at an exponential rate!
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Agriculture Boon
Agriculture has long been the foundation for every civilisation and the federation has embraced such. In every arable region a visitor will see sprawling fields of farms that cover the land in a variety of foodstuff and cash crops, underpinning the federal economy with exports and food autarky in the case of conflict or diplomatic isolation.
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Corporate Farms
With the growth of any market comes the gradual development of larger companies that begin to compete with one another for their fair share in the sector. Luckily for the state, this means that they'll keep their prices down for competition's sake and develop the surrounding lands for us!
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Tractor Co-Operatives
Though we have done much to improve the average financial stock of all individuals within Hazrumenia, modern agricultural equipment is still really quite expensive. To that end, cooperative projects in which equipment is shared alongside profits will be a great boon for our agricultural endeavours.
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From Field To Plants
A little optimization can go a long way and the supply chain between the farms and the processing plants is far from perfect. With a little work and some careful planning, it should be no time before the rail networks and road routes can support the vastly increased production.
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General Development Plans
As the name would suggest, the government has developed some rather loose plans for the development of the economy and in particular of our industry. With just a little industrial zoning and lot allocation, we can easily provide land and list requirements for the construction of new industrial plants.
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Federal Railway Union
Though some are concerned about the emergence of unions, they nevertheless hold an important place in politics and industrial development. Should the railroads go silent, the economy would grind to a halt; it's best we keep the track workers and train drivers on side.
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The Black Veins
The dark tarmac of roads are the lifeblood of both our civilian and military infrastructure and represent an immensely important asset for the administration. Though it will make the coffers suffer in the short term, investing in our transport network only promises great things in the future.
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The Concrete Future
Whilst it is true that industry can often be overbearing when it comes to the grey concrete and the dark smog of progress, it is a necessary evil. The state will do its best to protect places of historical import across Hazrumenia, but nothing and nobody will stand in the way of progress and prosperity.
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 The Invisible Hoof
Though the state keeps an eye on things, the economy always has the guiding hoof of the free market to sort out even the most troubling of situations. Supply and demand trumps all other factors when considering the economy and so every citizen of the federation knows how to encourage further national prosperity.
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Synthetic Gasoline Industries
Though traces of black gold in Zarantia may eventually reveal more substantial fields, for the moment oil remains a resource which we have precious little access to. The obvious course of action is to invest in synthetic programmes through which we can create a local surplus for civilian and military use.
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Manehattan of Zebrica
Manehattan is the city of dreams and Tobuck is far achieving such a title, or at least it was merely a decade ago. Now it's the centre of a new harmonic society, a beacon of what can be achieved even in the most insidious and morally bankrupt regimes. Perhaps our capital is worthy of such a title too.
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Embrace Free Trade
Far from the shady dealings of Pea Shooter and the centralised system that reigned prior to the creation of the federation, free trade is a logical evolution of state policy. If we are truly to provide individuals with equality of opportunity, then we must make trade fair game for all.
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Court The Investors
'Brown nosing' isn't exactly the most well respected of activities amongst business owners and investors, but it certainly does the job if you can do it right. With a little work and a lot of patience, we can instil some international confidence in our economy.
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North Zebrican Bit
The Equestrians are yet to adopt harmony in its true form, but they've done a lot of things right in the time it's taken to get them here. More specifically, they have embraced the idea of a unifying currency and it would be prudent of us to take that leaf out of their book.
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A federation united in currency is a federation that can maintain a stable fiscal situation, both in terms of inflation and regarding the international trust in our currency. Stability brings prosperity and prosperity brings yet more prosperity. Invest in the federation now and see the stacks you put in grow every day!
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The Bill And Coin Act
If we want to have a dependable and stable currency, it is imperative that the state guarantees the private holdings of investors and citizens alike. We cannot have criminals or simple economic crises destroy the good faith in our economy that we have established.
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Investment Boon
Investment is a necessary part of modern economics and individuals often have the power to make or break important fiscal deals. Bean Counter and his associates are more than capable of serving as an economic consultancy for the government, especially now that we've guaranteed their holdings.
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 Financial Investments
Investing is just spending money to earn money and every savvy businesscreature knows it; that's one of the reasons why the state has invested in the growing industries of the federation, knowing that it can cash out at a later date for returns! If the government can trust the industries to grow, then so can everyone else!
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Prosperity Garners Prosperity
If there's one thing economic growth is good for, it's more economic growth! It's a circular system of investment, the investments paying off and both parties profiting and then using that money to make more investments; isn't money a brilliant thing?
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A federation united in currency is a federation that can maintain a stable fiscal situation, both in terms of inflation and regarding the international trust in our currency. Stability brings prosperity and prosperity brings yet more prosperity. Invest in the federation now and see the stacks you put in grow every day!
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Land Of Hard Work
Our Hazrumenian family is certainly innovative and prosperous, but also we're a hardworking bunch on top of that! As long as we make our money and the pensions for the work we do are good, anyone can do anything in this lovely federation of ours.
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My Good Moguls
Though it surprised everyone initially, it seems as though Vasile Tradat, Bean Counter and Home Brew have taken to legitimate business in earnest. With their expertise and skill in deal brokering, they're certain to make quite a name for themselves.
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B. Counter & Co.
Bean Counter recently decided to found a small string of banks with his financial expertise, a small string of banks which have rapidly become some of the larger economic entities within the borders of the federation. Needless to say that liaising with some of their experts will be most beneficial.
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Tradat Manufacturing
Given his cooperation with Pea Shooter, it's no surprise that Vasile has sauntered confidently back into the arms business. Though the weapons designed under his company have thus far been rather unorthodox, they also seem to work surprisingly well and can be made for cheap.
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Homely Coffee Corporation
Coffee has quickly become one of the most valuable commodities the world over. To nopony's surprise, Home Brew was quick to capitalise off of the rapid growth of an industry in which he already took interest and is already reaping the benefits of his good timing.
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Stimulate Economy
Private investments are important, but the state is an incredibly important part of economic development; especially when it comes to funding. Providing citizens with economic incentives to start their own companies and further the industrial development of Hazrumenia is our prerogative.
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 Subsized Industries
Though growth guarantees returns, there are some industries so vital that the state is willing to assist in their growth by providing subsidies and increasing their margins exponentially. Fronting these costs has put a noticeable dent in the coffers, but the rate of our industrial growth has never been better!
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Fiscal Autonomy
The state has no business in business. It should remain entirely independent of economic affairs and allow growth to happen at a more natural pace. A government's duty is to its citizens in resolving disputes and maintaining a monopoly on force to protect the citizens from one another.
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 Free Growth
Though new industries are having a little trouble getting off of the ground, the government's policy of non-interference in the economy has nevertheless paid dividends. Our industry has never looked quite so competitive and the markets are beginning to feel our influence as the federation trots onto the world stage.
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Competitive Innovations
Competition within markets is the most important factor for spurring innovation and sector development, far more influential than even the best of corporate reviews for efficiency. With this in mind, continual technological development and its use in state industries is an inevitability.
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Laws Of Competition
Competition in internal Hazrumenian markets is just as important as competition in the global market and may not be sullied by any existing or potential monopolies. We must always encourage easily available technology via continued prosperity from competition.
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Theory Of Monopoly
Whilst monopolies can certainly be detrimental to any market, they can only maintain their position if they continue to innovate. With this in mind, the administration can make use of the continued battle for market control in its own acquisitions and the application of new technology.
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Riches Of Land
For all the deserts and the jungles in Hazrumenia, the land that is usable has much to covet both in fertility and in resources. It's high time we began a proper extraction program to make best use of our natural bounty, not least for the fact that we now have a stable market to sell on.
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ULNZ Bureau Of Mines
Resource extraction is a complicated affair when it comes to organisation, permits and all the other administrative aspects that make paper pushers suffer. It would be best if the state created a subordinate ministry to handle the paperwork for our ever-growing mining sector.
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Subsized Industries
Though growth guarantees returns, there are some industries so vital that the state is willing to assist in their growth by providing subsidies and increasing their margins exponentially. Fronting these costs has put a noticeable dent in the coffers, but the rate of our industrial growth has never been better!
Free Growth
Though new industries are having a little trouble getting off of the ground, the government's policy of non-interference in the economy has nevertheless paid dividends. Our industry has never looked quite so competitive and the markets are beginning to feel our influence as the federation trots onto the world stage.
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Conduct Land Analysis
There's no better time than the present to formally survey the land and see what Hazrumenia has to offer. Given our already considerable mining industry, it stands to reason that the administration's efforts to expand it should return our investments many times over.
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Miners Of Griffonia
The griffons are industrious creatures and are particularly talented in the field of resource extraction, both for their coveted techniques and their enchanted equipment. We could make great use of their expertise and would do well to invite whichever companies we can contact.
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Subsized Industries
Though growth guarantees returns, there are some industries so vital that the state is willing to assist in their growth by providing subsidies and increasing their margins exponentially. Fronting these costs has put a noticeable dent in the coffers, but the rate of our industrial growth has never been better!
Free Growth
Though new industries are having a little trouble getting off of the ground, the government's policy of non-interference in the economy has nevertheless paid dividends. Our industry has never looked quite so competitive and the markets are beginning to feel our influence as the federation trots onto the world stage.
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Azienda Generale Wingbardia Petroli
The Wingbardians are uniquely gifted in the field of oil and oil-based resources. With their help we can make great strides in the field of synthetic materials, particularly with regard to rubber and the exploitation of - unsurprisingly - oil.
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Société Métallurgique De Orvalillo
The Aquileia are uniquely gifted in the field of metalwork and the industries surrounding its usage. With their help we can make great strides in the field of metallurgy, particularly with regard to aluminium and the exploitation of iron deposits which we can use to make steel.
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The Wallnut Pledge
Wallnut has always stood for democracy, harmony and our geopolitical aims. It is his dream to unite the seemingly disparate members of the Hazrumenian family and bring them into the fold with open arms. He will defend our dream and our cause, to the very end.
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Completing the Hazrumenian alliance tree grants powerful bonuses to all faction members; each new member will automatically get the modifiers Great Hazrumenian Family and Prosperous Hazrumenia upon joining the faction while any other bonuses they can receive from Many focus effects are altered based upon how many Hazrumenian nations are part of the alliance. These modifiers will be dynamically updated based on member count. Hazrumenian nations are @TBK Tobuck, @WAR Warzena, @ZUM Zumidia and @ZAR Zarantia. These bonuses are only accessible to Hazrumenian nations and will also apply if these nations are puppets of [TBK.GetNameDef] in addition to being in the faction.
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Treaty Of Tobuck
A formal declaration to all nearby Harmonists of our intentions will do wonders for our international reputation, not least for the fact that they may be willing to assist in our future endeavours for our Hazrumenian family as a result.
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War Against Pandemics
Disease has always been one of the most potent killers, moreso even than war and perhaps famine too. It is the charge of the government and of all members of the Hazrumenian family to work towards eliminating such diseases through medical cooperation.
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HETA
Science and technology are something which all nations strive to improve over time, but it is strangely uncommon for many nations to cooperate in order to achieve the desired innovation. With the Hazrumenian Education and Technology Assembly, this will change for the better.
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Shared Vision
The federation and our Hazrumenian family have a vision of democracy, of harmony and of freedom. It is a dream we all share and wish to work towards, a future within our grasp. Soon we will have our collective vision come to pass, united and free.
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State Visits
There's nothing like a visit - or a party - to really cement relations and cooperation between partners in harmony and democracy. What better than for Wallnut to officially visit our neighbours and charm them with his characteristic smile?
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Council Of Hazrumenia
Though not an official legislative body in any real capacity, the Council of Hazrumenia will serve as an important supranational body in which to discuss a unified approach to foreign policy and international relations. More cooperation between members of the Hazrumenian family is always a good thing.
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Mutual Security
An attack against one is an attack against all, we must be ready to defend our Hazrumenian family from all that seek to tear it apart. Interlinking the high commands of each military and endeavouring to prepare every state for war is a necessity for our security.
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Supranational Military Exercises
If we are to embrace full military readiness against any possible threat to the federation and our family, we must train our troops to be ready to defend us. It could be the Colthaginians, it could be the Hippogriffs or even the Maregyptians; whatever the case, we must be prepared.
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United Hazrumenian Defence Force
The dream of Hazrumenian harmony is something that every creature can stand up for. With a little effort towards recruiting and a large emphasis on the importance of supranational defence, we will be able to mobilise a large number of currently idle individuals.
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Land Of Many Equines
Ponies, zebras and thestrals. We are many and may differ in appearance, but together we are united and strong; we will fight for our family and our dream! Our vision for democracy and freedom shall not be trodden on by sentiments of race or disparity!
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We Are All Hazrumenians
There is one thing that unites us. It's not culture, heritage or race; but our family. We are all Hazrumenians, a proud and stalwart people filled with vigour and a desire to be free! We are all part of something greater, something that every single creature can be proud of!
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Harmony In Warzena
The history of Warzena and Tobuck is not an easy one to overcome, but it is one that gives our citizens something to reflect upon. Our Hazrumenian family will never be torn apart by squabbles and ridiculous conflicts over land. Never another custodianship!
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If Warzena is non-harmonic, we will declare war upon them.
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Re-Invigorate Trade Routes
Before the invasion of the Storm King, there were relatively stable trading relations established between the city of Tobuck and the Warzenan kingdom. Though they have been long dormant, those routes should be opened once more; as both a kind and profitable gesture of friendship.
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Riverlands Of Warzena
Warzena has always been a rich land full of winding rivers and thoughtful zebras. They have never before been closer to the hooves of their Hazrumenian family and the time has come to welcome them back, forgiving them for their warlike past and supporting their reforms.
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Wealth of Warzena
Warzena is well known for its relative prosperity within the Hazrumenian geographic area and is one its historical centres of development. Needless to say that with its place in the union solidified that the wealth they share with other constituent union states is having a considerable effect on our economy.
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Wealth of Warzena
Warzena is well known for its relative prosperity within the Hazrumenian geographic area and is one its historical centres of development. Needless to say that with its place in the union solidified that the wealth they share with other constituent union states is having a considerable effect on our economy.
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Telegram To Aris
Even though they occupy Hazrumenian land, they're not so bad. With a little effort and an outstretched hoof, a telegram to their doorstep may indeed be well received. Perhaps we may yet make friends with these curious outsiders.
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Entente With Maregypt
Though a military alliance is likely off of the table, that doesn't mean we can't build bridges with the Maregyptians. After all, they built Tobuck way back in ancient times; the least we could do is offer them an accord.
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The Zumidian Lands
One pressing matter on which we must unfortunately confront Mount Aris is the matter of their Zumidian territories. Not only were they gained through conquest, but they remain unrepresented and are an integral part of Hazrumenia. Come what may, we must ask the difficult question.
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Federal District Of Zumidia
Zumidia has lacked democracy and harmony for many years now and, though the right to self determination cannot be denied, it would be the responsible course of action to ensure they get it right first time as part of the federation. They can always vote to secede later, after all.
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Zumidian Republic
Though we'll stick our hooves in to make sure nothing too concerning comes out of the blue, our Zumidian siblings must have their own republic to decide their own fate. Our Hazrumenian dream is one of cooperation between respected family members, not one of forced assimilation.
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Detente With Colthage
The Colthaginians haven't exactly been the most stable bunch as of late, nor have they been the most polite when discussing the matter of Zumidia. In fact, given the chance, it's likely that they'd try to take it for themselves. It would be prudent for us to make sure they remain cordial. Or at least be wary of invading us.
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Hazrumenian Commercial Pact
If there's one thing that freedom has taught us it's that the less boundaries there are between countries and peoples, the quicker the economy grows. Our Hazrumenian family will share in this prosperity in due time, once we show them the ropes.
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Harmony In Zarantia
Ah, the Zarantians. They've never been a particularly aggressive bunch, but they do always seem to have an eye for our capital city. All the same, we can forgive their desire for modernisation through force and welcome them to our dream for Hazrumenia.
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If @ZAR Zarantia is harmonic, an offer will be sent for restoring peaceful relations. If they reject it, a diplomacy decision will be unlocked to re-ask them with a cooldown timer of 180 days. If @ZAR Zarantia is non-harmonic, then we will declare war for the security of Hazrumenia.
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Right Of Free Travel
There aren't many creatures that would willingly travel into the tribal lands of Zarantia, but those that would like to visit deserve as much of a chance as those that would like to move to Tobuck from the desert. Free movement for all, free travel for prosperity and harmony!
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Dunes Of Zarantia
Though we've had our differences in the past, the Zarantians are now nothing less than another loving sibling in our Hazrumenian family. It's high time that we embrace them fully and welcome them with open arms, celebrating the true victory of the tribes in their march towards modernity.
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 Warriors of Zarantia
Zarantia is well known for its fierce warriors within the Hazrumenian geographic area and as part of the Trans-Zebrahan trade network. Needless to say that with its place in the union solidified as their expertise on supply management and hot-climate acclimatization they share with other constituent union states is having a considerable effect on our armed forces.
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Warriors of Zarantia
Zarantia is well known for its fierce warriors within the Hazrumenian geographic area and as part of the Trans-Zebrahan trade network. Needless to say that with its place in the union solidified as their expertise on supply management and hot-climate acclimatization they share with other constituent union states is having a considerable effect on our armed forces.
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All-Members Economic Forum
Economic cooperation is the next logical step in supranational integration, providing a basis upon which to provide prosperity for all within the union. Development and industry for all members of the union and economic infrastructure to connect all peoples!
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Tariff Reductions
Though many would have you believe that tariffs grant wealth to the countries that they protect the resources of, the opposite is in fact true. In the long term, tariffs create economic barriers between states that limit potential growth; our Hazrumenian family has no need for such things.
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Hazrumenian Passport
Passports make identification easier, but what's the point of every Hazrumenian state having its own passport if free travel between borders is already encouraged? This status quo will not do, the state will provide all union citizens with Hazrumenian passports instead, for the sake of efficiency.
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Railway Gauge Uniformity
The disparate railway gauges have proven to be problematic for transport between union states both in terms of civilian movement and goods transportation. Ensuring that these issues do not persist is as simple as making sure we all use the same convenient rail dimensions.
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Hazrumenian Central Bank
A central bank is just as important for a union of countries as it is for the constituent countries themselves. A place where loans and debts can be sorted out on a far grander scale will doubtless be useful for our growing Hazrumenian family.
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The Union Shekel
Much like our own federal currency, convenience and prosperity can be further ensured by introducing and utilising a broadly accepted union currency that will be far more reliable than local ones. What is a union without unity? What is prosperity if it isn't shared with all?
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Fixed Exchange Rates
Fixed exchange rates will ensure that no matter the circumstances, outside enterprises will have their investments guaranteed. We would be nothing without common faith in our economy and so the same must be true of our Hazrumenian family too.
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Hazrumenian Development Bureau
Facilitating development has proven to be a somewhat arduous task for the separated bureaucracies of the union states. To mitigate these issues, a unified planning office shall be established with the intention of streamlining the process and improving it to no end.
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Shared Comission Of Agriculture
Though not exactly an integral part of Hazrumenian development, agricultural growth is incredibly important for certain areas of the union in which food is considerably more scarce. An organisation for directing the expansion of the agricultural sectors within the union is a prudent solution.
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Cross-Border Industrial Development
Parallel development of industries and infrastructure over constituent state borders is something that should be encouraged for the sake of cooperation between all parts of our Hazrumenian family. Who would willingly cut themselves off from industry and progress?
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Harmonious Hazrumenia
We have finally done it; one Hazrumenia under harmony, liberty and democracy! The years spent getting to this point have all been worth it to see our dream of a united Hazrumenian family fulfilled. Long live the union, long live the federation and long live harmony!
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Voices Of The Workers
With the defeat of Chiropterra, Tobuck has become more than just another minor state in Zebrica. The work is far from done, however. Having convinced Wallnut to adopt a socialist government, Dusk Wane must now tackle the issues that plague the working class of the newly formed United Lands of Northern Zebrica.
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United Labour Front
Ensuring that the common worker feels safe at home and work should be the ultimate goal of any worthwhile socialist nation; with happy workers comes a prosperous state, after all. At Dusk's recommendation, Wallnut has signed off on the creation of an official state-run union: the United Labour Front.
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Sanctuaries Of Communities
The ponies of Chiropterra are afraid of what we will do to their temples now that we control them. Wallnut had originally wanted them all torn down, but Dusk Wane has managed to convince him that promising to rebuild and remodel them would lead to a more enthusiastic and agreeable populace.
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Federated Union Of Moonspeakers
After we made our intentions to preserve the temples of Chiropterra clear, a group of Moonspeakers informed us that they have created an organization which seeks to help the ponies of Chiropterra come around to Wallnut's administration. All they are asking for are funds to help rebuild the devastated parts of their communities and feed those that are suffering.
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Out With The Old,
In With The Unions! As the workers of Chiropterra grow more and more accustomed to running things themselves, it is only sensical that their fledgling unions should be allowed more control over their daily lives. After all, nobody knows the workers' needs like they themselves do.
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Lessons of the Winter Revolution
 Communal Administration
Decentralised administration of the state through unionisation at a local level alongside communal agriculture has proven to be effective, if initially rather messy as citizens have taken some time to adjust. The positive results regarding the growth of regional industries appears to be no coincidence.
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The Red Moon Edict
No more will the Nightmare hold dominion over this land! Let it be known that the Old Moon treats all equally, and so shall we as well! From the meekest of workers to the most respected of union members, all will enjoy a prosperous and more meaningful life!
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First Party Conference of the HCP
 Labour Visionarism
The is an ideal worker: one that never tires and has an unlimited capacity to contribute to the socialist dream. Whilst this is a biological impossibility, it is an ideal that can be strived for; something that should be an aim for every citizen of the federation. Every pony, zebra and thestral understands that they are not perfect, but that they can be more than just themselves. That they too can be a visionary.
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The Ancient Moon
A thousand years of brainwashing isn't easy to overcome, and yet when you walk through the streets of New Ayacachtli something peculiar becomes apparent: Ponies are starting to feel less like Chiropterrans and more like citizens of the United Lands of Northern Zebrica. Perhaps in time they will overcome their deep-rooted obsession for Nightmare Moon in favour of the Old Moon as well.
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Commune Constabularies
Though we have achieved victory over the Legionnaires, there are still pockets of fanatical elites causing issues across the countryside. With Wallnut's approval, Dusk Wane will implement police reforms aimed at bringing these criminals to justice.
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 Federal Police Force
Though established primarily as a means through which to eliminate the Chiropterran resistance, the federal police force has proven to be very effective in a civilian role. They dutifully serve the state and its citizens; though militarised enough to respond to even the most severe calls, they always try to put on a friendly face for their fellow workers.
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Welfare Solidarity
With a new nation comes new issues. Among them, poverty is a particularly severe problem that few like to think about. With the seizure of Chiropterra's treasury, putting some money into the hooves of those who truly need it shouldn't be too difficult.
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Wholesale Aid
A society and state, no matter how just and righteous, will always have those who fall through the cracks. It is our duty to these creatures to provide them with aid and kindness, as it always was their right to receive such. From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs.
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Work For Workless
The poorest dregs of a society and state will often find themselves without work and thusly without any way to climb out of the depths in which they languish. We shall establish a collection of offices which can be visited in order to find vacancies in low skill jobs so that they may achieve a semblance of monetary security.
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Communal Clinics
The concept of a community doctor is not a new one, but formalising the role of local specialists so that we may aid them with equipment and greater education will allow even the most serious injuries to be treated at a moment's notice without needing to travel to a city.
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N.I.C
The National Identity Card system is certainly something that will take our citizens some getting used to. Despite what some may say, Dusk Wane has assured that its purpose is entirely organisational; the intention is to use them to keep track of places of work, marital status and other such things for the sake of record keeping.
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 National Identity Card
The concept of a National Identity Card is fairly simple in concept and in application, but it has important benefits far beyond simply making our citizens identifiable. Though it remains somewhat of a hushed rumour amongst the public, it is very much true that these documents are immensely beneficial for state security. It's easy to know who has escaped with information when one of the suspects is listed as a recent immigrant, after all.
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Superior Food, Superior Workers
Despite our policy of food for all no matter the circumstances, it has been brought to our attention that some of the food going around might be better left uneaten. In response, Wallnut has approved Dusk Wane's proposal to implement a national standard for food products both imported and natively produced or made.
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Fruits Of Their Labour
Though Chiropterra may have called them "Labourers", these poor ponies have suffered many injustices ranging from being torn away from their families to being forced to serve a goddess that they didn't believe in! The least we can do is offer them their own plot of land and a future that they can decide for themselves.
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For The Unions Make Us Strong
Unions are the backbone of any true socialist nation. Though we have made this an important topic in several meetings, many workers still do not even understand the concept of a union. Dusk never liked propaganda, but he concedes that in this case helping the workers understand that they can support one another through unions is important.
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Ministry of Industrial Production
 Unions' Pride
The question that so often arises when nationalism is thrown out of the picture is how any creature is supposed to take pride in themselves and their nation. The solution has proven very simple. Pride in a more decentralised identity as part of a union has replaced the ridiculous notion that any one society is naturally greater than another.
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Death Of Nationalism
For years many citizens of our nation have considered themselves loyal to Zarantia, even going so far as to refuse to fight against them. Times are changing now and the future we are working towards is brighter than that which any desert queen could ever hope to offer.
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Oust The Owners
The cruel overseers of the former "Labourers" have had their say over the industrial sector for too long! Dusk has proposed that these individuals be removed and replaced with a council comprised of more humble workers in order to streamline production.
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If there's one thing workers love, it's managing their work themselves. Sure they sometimes raise their own wages, but with a little oversight and a lot of trust they've proven the system to be a great motivating factor in their occupations. In fact, production has never looked better!
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Land Of The Equals
If we are to be remembered for one thing then it must be this: Our citizens are treated equally. There will be none who feel as if their lot in life is unfair or unjust, for this land is that of the workers. After all, Wallnut himself said: "I want everyone to celebrate, not just my friends!"
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State of Workers and Peasants
 Home of the Workers
In a society of truly equal workers, all may speak and theorise as to how they may best contribute to society for their fellow proletarian creatures. Innovation and technological progress are an inherent part of any socialist doctrine, and so both are encouraged!
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Self-Managed Production
The time has come to extend the authority of the local worker councils. They will receive an expanded authority over legal and industrial processes, making them an integral part of our federal system. The workers shall finally control the means of production in full!
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Central Economic Directive
Autonomous Production Councils
If there's one thing workers love, it's managing their work themselves. Sure they sometimes raise their own wages, but with a little oversight and a lot of trust they've proven the system to be a great motivating factor in their occupations. In fact, production has never looked better!
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Shining Lights
The electrification of our roads and cities is a logical next step for our industrial efforts. Infrastructure is the key to any great societal advancement and so we shall ensure ours is prepared for generations of future industrial and technological progress!
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The Broadcasting Union
It was not particularly difficult to convince the few media broadcasting companies that operate in the nation to combine their efforts as part of a new union. Wallnut especially appreciates the sentiment to improve the quality of aired and printed material alongside the benefits for socialist education.
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Communal Standards
Communal estates or 'union housing' will provide our few unfortunate citizens with the basic living standards that they need to survive should all else inexplicably be lost. Indeed, as they provide an environment where certain facilities are shared, Dusk Wane speculates that they may even help the residents develop a communal identity.
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Bunker and Shelters Directive
 Communal Life
A burden shared is a burden halved, so they say. Communal living has long been a staple of socialism and it is no different here; though unlike other socialist states we provide our workers with the very best living standards that they deserve as loyal and liberated citizens of a socialist state!
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Essay On Labour-Federalism
An excerpt from the paper puts it best, 'Socialism and progress are in the hooves of the workers; a federation of workers with equal rights, both positive and negative, is the best possible state structure in which that progress can be achieved. I am beholden to the workers as much as they are to one another.'
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Federation of Labour
Unity through the means of production is a concept that combines the idea of a worker's identity with the class consciousness inherent in the understanding of a creature's control over the means of production. Our federation is one of production and union, a true society of labour.
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Federal Bill Of Rights
The Federal Bill of Rights is not unlike other such legal documentation with regard to its general concept as a guarantor of individual rights and liberties. It is nevertheless different, enshrining additional rights like the right to protest and the right to work which many other 'progressive' state refuse to implement.
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Marksist-Stallionist Constitution
 Bill of Rights
Not only does our bill of rights guarantee the usual things such as freedom to protest and freedom of speech - with important caveats of course - it also covers uniquely socialist ideas such as the right to unionise and the right to work. It has unsurprisingly been received well, particularly in the more developed parts of the country with large industrial districts.
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Rights Of Unions
Such a fundamental part of our society and state cannot be exclusive or limited to the established unions, the right to unionise for any reason and for all individuals should be guaranteed and enshrined. With the blessing of Wallnut, Dusk Wane should have no issues passing this integral piece of legislations.
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Mass mobilisation has previously been achieved primarily through decadent ideas like revanchism and nationalism. We have instead utilised a system of mass participation which enables a voluntary and socialist mode of mobilisation. Unions for everyone and for everything!
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Plow The Land
State investments in the agricultural industries are a logical next step in our industrial development. More food means more surplus, which can give us some extra to export or provide a greater ceiling for potential population growth in the near future.
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 Agricultural Revolution
What's a good agricultural sector without the introduction of local collectives and modernised equipment? We have given the farmers both and the sheer volume of food produced has yielded a surplus for sale and for more foals. Field work doesn't seem so hard anymore.
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Outback Factories
Wallnut has been convinced that small factory districts for local communities are efficient and desirable for the general public so that they don't have to make long journeys into more traditionally developed parts of the country to contribute to the economic growth and industrial boom of the nation.
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Tractor Collectives
Wallnut has been convinced that large agricultural collectives are to be established to better distribute the machines and land between workers. This collectivisation should ensure equal opportunity for all agricultural workers whilst retaining a more efficient use of undivided land.
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To Feed The Workers
A hungry worker is an unhappy worker, as any hungry citizen is an unhappy citizen. We must feed the means of production if we wish for them to produce and to innovate in our rapidly advancing nation; they shall never again have to worry about having to feed an empty stomachs.
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Agricultural Revolution
What's a good agricultural sector without the introduction of local collectives and modernised equipment? We have given the farmers both and the sheer volume of food produced has yielded a surplus for sale and for more foals. Even the troops are eating better than ever!
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Union Militia
As of yet, unions that take the form of militia organisations are somewhat of a legal grey zone with their regards to jurisdiction and where the use of force is considered appropriate. We shall legalise and regulate the process of militia creation on the condition that they are beholden to the army in times of war.
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Federal Reserves
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There have long been informal militias in the federation, but under the system of unionisation they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups, who themselves have sworn allegiance to Wallnut Drive and the federal army by extension.
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Elected Commanders
The militia units are well known for the democratic process through which they elect their own leaders. This is yet another grey area which we shall codify as common and accepted practice, following the condition that in times of war the army is responsible organising these leaders and their forces.
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Militia Commissars
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There have long been informal militias in the federation, but with the formalisation of their role they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups, a phenomenon that has only become more prevalent with the implementation of unit elections.
Union-Based Militias
There have long been informal militias in the federation, but under the system of unionisation they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups, a phenomenon that has only become more prevalent with the implementation of unit elections.
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Union Of Wallnut And Dusk
After slow and careful consideration from our beloved Wallnut, Dusk Wane has convinced him that the logical course of action now is to bring him into his faction proper. To commemorate, Dusk has promised a party in the capital which even he shall attend, but more importantly he has ordered the media into overdrive in support of this move.
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Modern Industrial Production
Technological progress under socialism is, in theory at least, utterly limitless. This is a fundamental tenet of our philosophy and so we will further the development of our lacking industrial equipment through imports, research funding and diligent work from scientists in order to further increase production.
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Electronics Experiments
It seems there is more to the field of electronics than we first thought. With a dedicated research committee these machines may become our most valuable technological advancement, perhaps even leading the way to greater things than we can possibly imagine.
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Synthetic Fuel
Whilst we are not necessarily opposed to trade with other nations, in the event of open war a home supply of oil and rubber may prove vital for our war machine. Wallnut in particular has expressed interest in these developments, citing his constant lack of resources as a warlord. Development and production will commence as soon as possible.
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Legacy Of Steel Stallion
With the defeat of Chiropterra, Tobuck has become more than just another minor state in Zebrica. The work is far from done, however. Having convinced Wallnut to adopt a communist government, Niftyn must now create a vanguard to lead the newly formed United Lands of Northern Zebrica.
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Ministry Of Industrial Production
For a worker's paradise to be achieved it is imperative that we create the means within the state to enable them in their quest to enlarge the means of production and to advance it. With Wallnut's approval, Niftyn has formally established the Ministry of Industrial Production with which he will guide the workers to greatness.
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For the Unions Make Us Strong
 Work Towards Paradise
A worker's paradise is not the far-off fool's errand that the rest of the world believes it to be. The U.L.N.Z is a beacon of socialism and progress, caring for each and every citizen that resides within its borders. The state cares not about your race or nationality, only that you are a worker and that it should give you every opportunity to work.
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State Of Workers And Peasants
The federation is comprised almost entirely of workers and peasants. It is their nation, their land and their pride and the future which they are all striving to create. Greatness does not come to those who wait, it arrives precisely when the work is done in order to achieve it.
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Land of the Equals
 Worker-Peasant Unity
Though the federation is a modern and industrial state, 'peasants' do indeed exist; though really the title is more in reference to agricultural workers than anything else. We have paid their plight much mind as the state continues to industrialise, marking sure to encourage cooperation between the two economic sectors.
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Values Of Class Struggle
There can be no peace with those who oppose the ponytariat and the revolution. Corrupt politicians, decadent nations and dissidents to the perfect form of communism shall all be crushed in the boot of our inevitable progress.
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Estate Collectivization
Large holdings of land, be they personal or for business, are to be seized and redistributed to the citizens of our great state at once. Wallnut is in agreement that, if all should own a large amount of land, then all shall celebrate together in joy.
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Ownership Of The Ponytariat
It is a fundamental tenet of the revolution that land should be given to the citizens of any communist state. Not only shall we put this into legal effect, but we shall additionally establish an economic commission to ensure that sectors of the economy cooperate for mutual benefit.
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There's nothing quite like a plan for getting work done, and the administration has never needed to do more! With a committee dedicated to planning and industrial zoning, the federation is industrialising at an unprecedented rate!
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Central Economic Directive
The Federal Planning Commission has occasionally encountered difficulties when zoning areas for industrialisation thanks to other laws regarding the protection of certain land and buildings. We shall grant them greater powers to ensure that their work remains unhampered.
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Self-Managed Production
Federal Planning Commission
There's nothing quite like a plan for getting work done, and the administration has never needed to do more! With a committee dedicated to planning and industrial zoning, the federation is industrialising at an unprecedented rate! Targets, plans and papers for everypony!
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War-Economy Directive
To the delight of the Generalissimo, Niftyn has proposed a large expansion of military production to ensure that the state does not fall behind its neighbours in production capacity or stockpiles. The reactionaries shall not outgun us!
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The weapons with which we defend our nation and ideals are not mere tools, they are instruments in the grand orchestra of the revolution! They are kept in pristine condition, cherished and understood with all the attention from the military that they deserve for serving the workers.
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Red Star Artillery
The affectionate title of 'Red Stars' originates from war stories that emerged after the victory against Chiropterra. In such low supply of ammunition, artillery was occasionally known to fire masses of flares into the sky or directly at the advancing enemy to stall for time. Though the story is indeed inspiring, perhaps it would be best to update and properly stock our artillery stores for future conflicts.
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New Model Battle Rifle
Now that we are in a position to fund and improve on our previous designs, it has become apparent that our current stores of weapons are both old and worryingly diverse. Wallnut needed no convincing that a new and standardized weapon for the troops was necessary and Niftyn is happy to oblige.
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To Arm The Revolution
In the unlikely event that our professional forces are overrun and defeated, it is the duty of the workers and peasants to pick up the slack. We will procure weapons for and train units of worker militia should they be needed in coming conflicts.
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Mass-Armament Production
The weapons with which we defend our nation and ideals are not mere tools, they are instruments in the grand orchestra of the revolution! They are kept in pristine condition, cherished and understood with all the attention from the military that they deserve for serving the workers. They are socialist saviours as much as those that wield them!
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Ministry Of Industrial Resources
With the threat of blockades and a significant risk of reactionary trade warfare, it is only logical that a ministry be established to ensure that resources can always be provided for our heavy industry. Needless to say, Wallnut has accepted Niftyn's proposal to assist war production with open hooves
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Increase Steel Quotas
Steel is perhaps the most important resource for the continued development of our burgeoning industry. For that reason, production quotas will be increased for the most efficient plants and said plants will receive funding in order to expand their operations.
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Manerba Bauxite Mines
Manerba has an impressive supply of aluminium that remains yet untapped in spite of the sizable mining operation there. With some funding and a little additional equipment the workers will begin extracting yet more of our vast wealth of resources.
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Ministry Of Urban Development
In the modern era it is no surprise that modernising cities is a priority, but it has also become a very messy task thanks to the complexity of urban sprawl. To rectify this issue, Wallnut has signed off on Niftyn's proposal for a Ministry of Urban Development.
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Bunker And Shelters Directive
With the introduction of aircraft into warfare, it is inevitable that bombers will try to reach our cities and tear them down. Though integrating an air defense network is impractical at this time, we can ensure that all future constructions made with hardier materials and that every building has a bunker.
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Communal Standards
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In the modern era, cities have become targets. As their industrial capacity expands it is logical that enemies will direct their attacks towards them so as to cut off our supplies and to disrupt our production lines. With that in mind, we have turned each and every one of them into a bulwark so that our enemies may never make any such strategic gains.
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Federal Reserves
These valiant workers and peasants are to be commended for their commitment to revolutionary ideals as part of their militia units. Unfortunately, militia organisations are notoriously unwieldy and may potentially represent a threat to both the state of the army; federal integration is the logical solution.
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Union Militia
Federal Militias
There have long been informal militias in the federation, but with the formalisation of their role they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups, who themselves have sworn allegiance to Wallnut Drive and the federal army by extension.
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Learn, Learn And Learn
Wallnut has approved Niftyn's motion to begin an immense literacy campaign for the benefit of all. They must be able to lead themselves as we lead them now, for the revolution and for communism itself.
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Hooves-On Education
There's nothing quite like a true hooves-on experience when it comes to industry and practical education. If we wish to train a new generation of workers and communists in the true trades of our state and ideology then it must be done properly.
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Lessons On War
Though slightly hesitant at first, Wallnut has signed off on an extension and restructuring of the school curriculum to account for certain lessons in war and combat in order to better prepare the new generations for potential future conflicts.
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Commissariat Of Education
Niftyn has proposed the next logical step in the advancement of the education system for the federation at large. With the introduction of a regulatory commissariat for education, we can improve and monitor the curriculum as time goes on for the benefit of all.
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Caramel Marks Institute
Though we have done much for the education system of the federation, the high achievers have thus far received little attention. Wallnut has approved the construction of a new university in Tobuck that will provide the most talented communists with the best education that we can provide.
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Hazrumenian Communist Party
Though our faction by now already has incredible influence in the administration, it would be best to formalise this power for the sake of keeping up appearances. Soon Niftyn shall announce the creation of the Hazrumenia Communist Party, a party for every worker and peasant.
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Lessons Of The Winter Revolution
Centralisation of power is necessary for unity and efficiency within our worker's paradise. Local governments, or soviets as the are beginning to be called, will be given the powers to embark on revolutionary campaigns to imbue their regions with a zeal necessary to protect their fellow workers.
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Out With the Old, In with the Unions!
 All-Hazrumenian Revolutionary Soviet
A centralisation of efforts into one collective body has afforded the stallionist political movement and the nation as a whole with much stability and purpose. Workers work for the cause, farmers farm for it and our brave soldiers fight like tartarus to defend it.
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State Security Council
Those that seek to extinguish the flame of the revolution both internal and external deserve no quarter. Wallnut has approved the creation of the State Security Council, seeing the need to defend the revolution from all possible threats; operations to eliminate dissent and opposition will begin immediately.
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Commune Constabularies
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What is a strong socialist regime without great leaders and responsible individuals to defend it? In much the same way that the administration of the state has been mostly left in the hooves of particularly talented and proven socialists, it is sensible that our 'police' should be similarly empowered; all for stability and the protection of the workers, of course.
Internal Security Service
What is a strong socialist regime without great leaders and responsible individuals to defend it? In much the same way that the administration of the state has been mostly left in the hooves of particularly talented and proven socialists, it is sensical that our 'police' should be similarly empowered; all for stability and the protection of the workers, of course.
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The Truth
Mass media has long been an effective tool in swaying the population and with the introduction of radio it is now more accessible than ever. Niftyn has set about the creation of a national broadcast station and paper that will provide the workers and peasants with everything that they need to know.
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Whilst our efforts to convince the population of our good intentions have been met with resounding success, it would be remiss of us to ignore the media. With the help of newspapers, radios and whatever else we can think to influence, we can make sure that our efforts don't go to waste.
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Join The Struggle, Worker!
Unity through the masses may initially seem counter-intuitive, but the reality is that those we invite to the party will support it by default and Niftyn by extension. A recruitment drive is just what we need to ensure that divisions in the administration never even form in the first place.
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Orthodox Marksist-Stallionism
Niftyn is a dedicated student of Marks and Steel Stallion. His dream for communism is the dream of the nation and of the workers; it shall be proliferated so that our great state may soon challenge the old order of decadence and reactionary thought, just as the great founders themselves dreamed.
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First Party Conference Of The HCP
Publicity has always been the ally of the revolution, with Niftyn taking extra care to ensure that he and Wallnut as its vanguard make the most use of it. Prominent communists and the head of the party himself will speak of the glories of the Stallionist worker's utopia at this first conference.
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The Red Moon Edict
Stallionist Visionarism icon Stallionist Visionarism
The is an ideal worker: one that never tires and has an unlimited capacity to contribute to the socialist dream. Whilst this is a simple impossibility, it is an ideal that can be strived for; something that should be an aim for every citizen of the federation. Our great leaders shall guide us as visionaries towards a brighter future for all!
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Metropolis Of The Ponytariat
Tobuck has by now long been considered the centre for industrial and urban developments without our great state and the time has come to make the final steps towards the metropolis that all know it could become. It shall serve as a model for other cities within our federation as the beating heart of communism.
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The Steel Generalissimo
Wallnut has done many great things for communism and for the creation of the federation. Niftyn and the party have seen fit to bestow the title of 'Steel Generalissimo' upon him to honour his service and commitment to the revolution; he has of course accepted with immense gratitude and with the intent to celebrate.
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Stalliongrad Of Zebrica
We are the home of the revolution in Zebrica and so we shall adopt a policy of ideological vanguardism on the continent. There are none that can hold such a magnificent and well-earned title as this and none that can take on the responsibilities that such an important position entails.
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Essay On Labour-Federalism
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Marks was always correct in the assessment of the socialist utopia and the federation with its vanguard leads by example. Not only shall our great state serve as a hub for communism across Zebrica, but it shall be a bulwark of Marksism against revisionists and failed semi-socialist regimes!
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Headquarters Of The Revolution
It is a great honour to die for one's ideal of communism. A propaganda wave centering on the enemies of that very ideal as a justification for coming conflicts will work wonders for the population's attitudes towards a large-scale war to be waged against the reactionaries.
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Every creature in our great federation is itching for a fight with whichever enemy arises to challenge us! The torchbearers of socialism shall not falter!
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Militia Commissars
It is finally time to remove the remaining semblances of independence that were granted to the militia divisions. Commissars will be assigned to their units and they will serve just the same as any other professional division, though they will of course remain portrayed as public militia for the sake of recruitment.
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Elected Commanders
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There have long been informal militias in the federation, but with the formalisation of their role they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups which are under the complete jurisdiction of the armed forces thanks to the introduction of regimental commissars.
Union-Based Militias
There have long been informal militias in the federation, but under the system of unionisation they can be organised and better utilised. With just a little 'advertising' from the government there has been a massive surge in sign-ups for such groups which are under the complete jurisdiction of the armed forces thanks to the introduction of regimental commissars.
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Marksist-Stallionist Constitution
It is finally time to draft a completed constitution for our worker's paradise. As Steel Stallion and Marks themselves knew, a centralised and powerful state is necessary to protect the rights of all workers and this all-important document will reflect that proven fact in its contents.
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Federal Bill of Rights
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Not only does our bill of rights guarantee the usual things such as freedom to protest and freedom of speech - with important caveats of course - it also covers uniquely Stallionist ideas such as the rights of state organisations and the power of the Generalissimo. It has unsurprisingly been received well, particularly within the administration.
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Party Of Wallnut And Niftyn
After a significant amount of time spent in discussion, Niftyn has managed to convince Wallnut to officially join the communist party. It's not the sort of party that the Generalissimo is used to, but he's adapting well to his new role as the face and 'leader' of the revolution.
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Socialist Hazrumenia
The time has come to solidify influence and codify ideals once and for all within the political factions of this great socialist state. The battle for the socialist dream is finally over.
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The Wallnut Declaration
As the perceived leader and vanguard of the revolution, it is Wallnut's job to make all declarations regarding war and coming conflicts. The time has now come for such a declaration as we are finally ready to liberate the workers chained within the decadent societies that surround us.
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Shatter The Crown Of Warzah
The gormless monarchists of Warzena believe that their 'reforms' will save their decadent society from collapse; oh how wrong they are. We shall greatly speed up this process by tearing it down and rebuilding it ourselves.
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End The Leopard Line
There remains another remnant of the Warzenan monarchy besides the previously ruling king. The Leopard dynasty is scattered and comparatively unimportant, but not powerless; it is imperative that we deal with them before the remnants of the monarchists flock to the old rulers of Warzena.
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Fresh Rural Collectives
With the implementation of actual reforms in Warzena such as the proliferation of new rural collectives in the region, the zebras there will be far more agreeable once we have shown them the errors of their ways. This will no doubt speed up the integration of the region greatly.
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Federal District Of Mayrzim
A lot can be done with a little renaming and a lot of administrative restructuring; namely the complete incorporation of a once monarchist state into a socialist one. An impressive feat to be sure, and one that the residents of Mayrzim will be very thankful for indeed.
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The Global Struggle
What is a socialist state without embracing a policy of internationalism and global agitation? There has been no better time for us to export our revolution abroad to the best of our great ability.
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Internationalism and overseas assistance for fellow socialists is a key tenet of any leftist ideal and is one of the few things both factions in the government can agree on. Any step towards the socialist ideal is a step we are willing to take!
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Home Of The Revolution
Truly we are what Stalliongrad has not yet become after the passing of our ideological forefathers, a global stage upon which the revolution may be touted and given out freely. The decadent world shall tremble when faced with the might of the federation!
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Assess Hippogriffia
The hippogriffs represent perhaps the greatest threat to our great paradise. Their island is defensible, their military prowess renowned and their fighters feared; but they shall not best our revolution this day.
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Red Zumidia
Zumidia is an integral component in reaching our natural borders and thus it shall be an integral part of the federation. None shall oppose our liberation of the workers that have languished for so long under hippogriffian tyranny.
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North-Eastern Fortifications
Colthaginian rhetoric has continuously proven hostile no matter the regime in power. We are wise and wary of their designs on Zumidia and of their ambitions, making fortifications along the border a logical choice for our defensive strategy.
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Return To The Source
Tobuck was originally built by the Maregpytians; they are as much our brethren as any creatures and shall not be forgotten by the federation or the Hazrumenian dream. Niftyn in particular has shown great interest in saving his homeland from decadence, but all concur that Maregypt shall be free!
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Hazrumenian Liberation Front
There's no more noble aim than to strive for the freedom of others and such is the policy we will adopt during our great battles to come; a policy and doctrine of socialist liberation against the reactionary forces that stand opposed to our inevitable victory!
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Warfare is difficult to justify to your own soldiers, but it doesn't have to be. Conquest and subjugation are decadent and ancient ideas that serve our federation no purpose, but warfare for liberation is a just cause for which any creature should fight! Come comrades, come and stand against the counterrevolutionaries!
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Revolutionary Spearhead
Armour is not simply a useful propaganda tool, but also an effective component of a modern fighting force. We can give the divisions in which they are used both a name and a true purpose in the revolution!
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Scatter The Tribes
The time has come to deal with the tribes that once shunned us, kicking Tobuck to the wayside in order to avoid the wrath of the Storm King all those years ago. The federation does not forget their treason, nor does it intend to allow Zarantia to persist.
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Enforce Sedentary Life
Nomads are incredibly difficult to sway for a number of reasons, chief among them is that their society has no concept of a national identity or unifying ideology. If we wish to make progress with them, then we must settle them first.
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Abolish The Aguellid
The tribal title of Aguellid no longer holds any meaning or relevance to our great nation. We shall abolish it to make way for more appropriate positions in government and the administrative restructuring of the region.
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Federal Districts Of Agzhat And Zinder
A lot can be done with a lot of administrative restructuring and careful reeducation; namely the complete incorporation of a once tribalistic 'state' into a socialist one. An impressive feat to be sure, and one that the residents of Agzhat and Zinder will be very thankful for indeed.
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Free Forces Of Federation
If the warlord era has proven anything, it's that traditional warfare is not the future in armed conflicts. The size of a force is not necessarily a deciding factor in victory, particularly if we embrace the ideas of a decentralised command structure to maximise the effectiveness of individual commanders.
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The Free Forces
We may not have a centralised high command, but what we lack in rigid organisation we make up for in determination and adaptability; ain't that right lads?
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Wallnut's Finest
Since his warlord days, Wallnut has always had a soft spot for the special forces. Fortunately it is an affection worth investing in and thus funding has been allocated to improving their combat effectiveness.
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Shadow Strikes
Force concentration is a defining feature of modern doctrine, which makes it something worth investing in. Our special forces, baring in mind their adaptability and utility, shall receive additional training and serve as a concentration of infantry to batter down the enemies of the federation.
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 Shadow Wars
Concentration of force can be accomplished with more than just artillery and tanks. With carefully organised and well planned usage of special forces, the enemy will never know what hit 'em. Show them bats what for!
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Integrated Support
Division support comes in many forms and we must be prepared to provide whatever is necessary for our troops on the ground, lest their combat effectiveness become lacking.
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Warriors Of Freedom
Our troops carry with them the torch of freedom for those that live in soon-to-be federal lands. Our enemies shall not fear them, but welcome them with open hooves.
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Hearts of Freedom icon Hearts of Freedom
We don't just fight for an ideal or even for the state that we live in, we fight to be free and to retain that freedom. All those who seek to crush our spirit will hear our hearts sing and our rifles scream!
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Tactical Thinking
Doctrinal developments in any direction should be encouraged within the armed forces. Not all theories will be functional, but wars have always been won through innovation and the application of new strategies and tactics.
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Bloody Campaigns
If the enemies of our great federation seek to destroy us, then we shall make sure their forces suffer for their efforts. No quarter shall be drawn and every trick in the book will be implemented to ensure they make no progress.
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The Free Forces
We may not have a centralised high command, but what we lack in rigid organisation we make up for in determination and adaptability, not to mention the morale of the troops; ain't that right lads?
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Call Of Duty
Every citizen of our great federation knows that for their way of life to survive they must make a personal effort for the good of the nation. Expanded access to recruitment centers should provide the army with plenty of new recruits.
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 Enlist Now, Soldier!
Everypony can be a soldier, so long as they go down and enlist. A little encouragement here, a little glorification of the army there and presto you've got yourself a fresh stream of recruits to work with.
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For Our Freedom!
There are many willing volunteers who would love nothing more than to fight for our cause, and so they shall! Divisions comprising of these brave creatures will be formed and receive the utmost respect from our nation.
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Federal School Of Officers
Education isn't just important for the scientists and the teachers, the armed forces can also benefit from it. A generation of well educated generals and specialists will do wonders for the army.
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Officer Curriculum
If we're going to have an organised command structure, then the creatures in it had better be prepared! We're giving them the best education the state can afford, should be more than enough to set them up.
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My Experiences On The Trail
In what most consider a surprising move, Wallnut has published a memoir of his days as a mercenary leader. It's framed largely as a biographical novel, but every now and then an actually very useful method of conducting guerilla warfare can be found.
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Enlist Now, Soldier!
Everypony can be a soldier, so long as they go down and enlist. A little encouragement here, a little glorification of the army there and presto you've got yourself a fresh stream of recruits to work with, folks ready and willing to fight and die for the federation.
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Experience Amongst Ranks
The time has come to give out some promotions to the most promising commanders. New blood will keep the wheels of innovation greased for decades to come!
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My Experiences As The Leader
To the shock of all who know him, Wallnut has published a memoir of his days as a mercenary leader. It's framed largely as a biographical novel, but from time to time an actually very useful method of planning offensives and defensives crops up.
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I Swear This Solemn Oath
We vow to protect the federation from all threats, internal and external! We vow to defend the institutions of our great nation so that they in turn may protect us! We vow to be bulwark against all who would see our federation fall!
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United Federal Army
Nothing less than a professional force with discipline to match the legionnaires has brought us this far and so it shall continue to pave the way for great things. None can stand before the United Federal Army!
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Ain't nothing like a little bit of paperwork and organisation to make things work like a dream. Sure it'll be a little bit annoying to fill out the forms and such, but if it works it works eh?
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Oath To Flag
There is no greater honour than to fight and die for one's nation and flag. An oath for all our soldiers and all our servicecreatures shall do wonders to instill a greater sense of duty and pride.
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I Swear This Solemn Oath
We vow to protect the federation from all threats, internal and external! We vow to defend the institutions of our great nation so that they in turn may protect us! We vow to be a bulwark against all who would see our federation fall!
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Weapons Of War
Wars are won through mind and materiel, one is worthless without the other. Though we take great pride in ourselves, our stockpiles have been found somewhat lacking; an update is clearly in order!
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For The Federation!
There are many willing volunteers who would love nothing more than to fight for our cause, and so they shall! These brave creatures shall reinforce our existing divisions to ensure that we do not falter and receive the utmost respect from the army.
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Planned Victory
Simply put, there is no feasible way for the enemy to break our divisions or our resolve; our stratagems are perfect and our forces know no fear. The federation stands in defiance of all enemies!
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The Federal Army
Ain't nothing like a little bit of paperwork and organisation to make things work like a dream. Now that the hard part of setting everything up is out of the way, the army is running like a well-oiled machine!
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New Model Soldier
A soldier with an outdated rifle is little more than a corpse in waiting. Further modernisation of infantry equipment is necessary for success in war and so procurement of a new standard weapon shall go ahead.
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Left, Right, Left!
Though morale is important, discipline amongst the soldiery is what will allow them to secure victory after victory and improve the morale of those around them. The troops were always stronger than the legionnaires, now they shall be the strongest!
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 Discipline Above All
Nopony likes a harsh punishment, and that's exactly why we have them! There's nothing like a little discipline to hold off the unending hordes of enemies that seek to wear us down and destroy us!
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Mechanized Columns
Mechanized infantry is a curious concept that has, as of yet, barely been explored. In theory it can improve both the mobility and survivability of our forces immeasurably, making it a particularly inviting area of research.
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Study Chiropterran Tanks
The Chiropterrans didn't do a lot of things right, but war was one thing at which they were horribly efficient. Reclaiming and developing upon their designs will provide us with valuable theory on the use of armour as well as a potential production model.
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These tanks are certainly something. With a little tweaking and some long production runs on certain vehicles it's been easy to work out the kinks in their designs and get them running in any weather come rain or shine!
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Exhort Our Lord's Victory
As chosen by fate and by the graces of his true royal bloodline, our lord has triumphed over those that would see his march to victory halted. The bats were no match for our superior forces and it is our duty to celebrate his victories.
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Peace At Last
Victory has brought us stability and a revitalised legitimacy that would not have been possible with simple oaths and the use of force. It is thanks to the annihilation of the Chiropterran forces that our lord now reigns over a truly loyal and subdued state.
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Lords Of Warzena
With all immediate threats dealt with, our lord has seen fit to quietly make contact with willing members of the Warzenan court to formulate a plan for his return. The time has finally come for the homecoming of the true rulers of Warzena.
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Whispers Of True King
It has been decided that our efforts, funds and influence shall be used primarily in secret. We shall influence the elites and those with the ability to plot, scheme and plan administrative resistance to the current Warzenan regime.
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Outcry For True King
It has been decided that our efforts, funds and influence shall be used to inflame the public. Popular movements have always been powerful and with Baragzen's reputation solidified in the hearts and minds of his current subjects, it will be easy to convince others to join in protest for the true ruler.
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Baragzen's Pledge
The 'reforms' in Warzena are an affront to the customs and laws that they replaced. Our lord, though absolute in his power, shall make a promise to restore and enshrine the rights and powers of the nobility, military and merchants to reclaim the glories of old.
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Power Of The Royalty
Our lord Baragzen has absolute power over his realm; a feat achieved partly with military might, charisma and immense effort. His authority has garnered many benefits for the state as a result of his policy of total control, not least for the fact that his administration has no checks and balances to prevent quick legislative changes.
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Reward The Troops
Our lord's soldiers have once again proven themselves talented and professional. It is high time we gave them the respect they deserve for their service.
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The Great Army icon The Great Army
From the undisciplined forces of a mercenary army into the glorious force it is now - that is the story of our lord's armed forces. They are unmatched in their skill, dedication and strategic prowess as demonstrated by their many timeless victories over the enemies of the true king.
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His Imperial Army
New uniforms and a new start. The army must adopt a more formal and professional uniform in line with our lord's dreams of a true imperial army as they were always fated to be. They shall be as glorious in appearance as the legends tell!
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The Bird Of Tobuck
Vasile has proven time and time again his diligence and skill with regard to his business successes and continuously demonstrated organisational skill. The time has come for another meeting to assess the next steps of Tobuckian governance.
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The Royal Saviour
Our lord has saved the ponies of Tobuck from the evil bats of Chiropterra and shall save them time and time again if such is necessary for the safety of his beloved ponies. No matter the circumstances, royal propaganda will ensure the citizenry believe this in earnest.
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 Saviour Of Tobuck
Our lord has fended off the vile bats to the west, utterly annihilating the armies of the once-great Chiropterra. Truly he is the saviour or Tobuck and all of Zebrican ponykind, his actions speak for themselves!
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The Royal Protector
As a Warzenan royal, our lord is duty and bloodline bound to protect the ponies of Tobuck as his ancestors have time and time again throughout history; those who seek to encroach on their rightful land shall be expelled. Even if the capabilities of his military are limited in truth, royal propaganda will ensure that isn't on the mind of his subjects.
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Our lord has adopted the title Custodian of Tobuck as the protector of all ponies there, reclaiming his birthright as the true king of Warzena. Whilst his ancestors once bore such a title, never before has it been so well earned.
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The Custodianship
Custodian of Tobuck is a medieval title which was adopted by previous rulers of Warzena that lorded over the majority-pony region. Our lord, as the ruler of the area in the modern era, will adopt this title to further cement his legitimacy.
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Defections From The Homeland
Many loyal zebras have left Warzena to serve our lord in a professional capacity within the army as his fame grows. If we wish for them to function as an effective fighting force then we must conglomerate them into a unit of loyalists; they shall prove themselves in glorious combat!
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Newfound Loyalties
Since the proclamation of the custodianship Tobuckian ponies have been organising their own local militias. Under Vasile's supervision, these forces shall be organised into combat effective divisions of which shall serve as part of the army.
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The Return Of The King
With preparations made, now is the time for war! Our lord shall openly proclaim himself the King of Warzena and embark on a journey to liberate his homeland from the weakling monarch that rules from the palace where he instead should reside.
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Due to the complex nature of the conflict, any other nations with ties to @WAR Warzena will be unable to intervene in the war directly for the next 180 days represented by the idea Confusing War gained by @WAR Warzena. A new focus tree will be loaded when @WAR Warzena is conquered. Conquering @WAR Warzena will also trigger a white peace any other nation involved with the war.
 Confusing War
The current conflict between Warzena and Tobuck is quite a mess. The premise claimed by Baragzen, ruler of Tobuck, is restoration of his rightful kingship in Warzena, action supported by elements in Warzena. Due to this, some foreign observers claim the war is, in fact, a extensive civil war within Warzena, especially as Warzena claims parts of Tobuck. For now, any foreign involvement is simply out of consideration until diplomatic channels can be cleared.
 Sly Insurrection
Something isn't right. Every order that we try to send to send to the marshals seems to be going missing and the administration is in complete disarray; something is unfolding amongst the nobility and their friends in high place and it's leaving us open to attack!
Popular Uprising
The streets are full of protesting zebras and the rail lines aren't being operated! Our infrastructure and the disorganised parts of the army are in complete disarray; something has stirred the masses and it's leaving us vulnerable to attack!
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Glory Of Ancient Warzena
If we are to restore a once great kingdom and create a new empire, we must embrace the heritage that the weakling king of Warzena tried to destroy! No more shall our past be left to collect dust in the annals of history, our Zamal shall restore what was lost!
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Unlocks technologies: - Charger Division - Charger Division II - Charger Division III - Under the Zebrican Sun - Zebra Alchemy - Mastering the Steel
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Lords And Ladies Of The Land
A Zamal is nothing without the support of nobility and in turn the nobility is nothing without the Zamal to protect their interests. Unlike the fool king of Warzena that came before, our liege understands this better than anyone.
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The Eyes And Ears Of The Zamal
As an integral aspect of pursuing royal favour, the nobles will be required to act as the eyes and ears of the Zamal in and around the royal court. They are to be his tools and his assistance in thanks for the special notice he gives them.
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The nobility of the realm have many responsibilities, but more than anything they are servants of the Zamal and the realm. They are informants, economists and a dominant force in the nation's courts; a group with far and beyond the capacity and capabilities of any other courtly group.
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The Hooves And Mouth Of The Zamal
A nobility without true positions within the administration of the nation are doomed to once again fall out of favour and as such must be placed as local figures of import beyond merely their landed holdings in order to guarantee a sustainable relationship between the people and the nobility.
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The nobility, despite the many forward-facing reforms of the Zamal, have returned primarily to the land which they own as administrators. However, their role in the country has still been modified somewhat. Unlike their prior commitments only to themselves, the nobles must be respectable individuals and actually assist in the governance of their own territories for the benefit of the state and the Zamal.
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Liberties Of Nobility
Despite the initial intention of our beloved Zamal to bring the nobility back to the ways of old, there is a newfound uniqueness to their role as a vital part of our Hazrumenian society. In many ways the nobility is reinvigorated, in others it is reborn entirely.
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Imperial Nobility
The nobility has been rewarded handsomely for their dutiful service to the Zamal and the empire. They are not simply noble by birth, but by their faith and their dedication to all aspects of the Neo-Hazrumenian ideal. They are servants of the Zamal, defenders of the realm and caretakers of the commoners; truly a group of creatures worthy of their positions.
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Servants Of Zal And Zanit
Not all priests seek a return to the old ways, but they need not fear for their institution. Our beloved Zamal will take things slow with the priests, restoring some of their old privileges in return for their support and their assistance in the administration of the state.
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Temple Schools
Warzena has never had an effective education system, nor one that provides equal opportunity for future generations. Whilst the Zamal isn't necessarily enthralled by notions of equality, he recognises the value in utilising the temples as a method through which to administrate a national education system.
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Great Temple Of The Hallowed
Our beloved Zamal would not be where he was today if it were not for the blessing of our gods. A new and magnificent temple shall be constructed in our capital for their benefit and we shall revive the practice of tri-annual sacrifices for their good graces.
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The Duties Of Zamal
The Zamal is naturally the head of state and he has final say in all matters, particularly in diplomacy and other executive work. His life may be pleasurable, but all creatures must contribute to society for the betterment of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire.
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The Many Privileges Of Zamal
Much as our beloved Zamal has many important official duties, it is likewise his responsibility to embody the wealth and opulence enjoyed by all of Neo-Hazrumenia. What is an emperor if not an extension of his subjects? What is an emperor if he is not allowed to have some fun?
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Azibaragzen
The capital has seen better days. It is for this reason that the Zamal has decided to expand a nearby royal estate outside of the capital, to be aptly named Azibaragzen. It will not merely be His Majesty's new home, but also a gathering place for the empire's greatest minds. That and a fantastic party venue, of course.
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Those Sworn To Zamal
The Oath Wardens have faithfully served our beloved Zamal time and time again, earning them an incredible reputation. We shall honour their service and allow them to serve once more as bodyguards for his majesty with the promise of land and minor titles upon their retirement.
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Charge Of The Wardens
The Oath Wardens are a force spoken of only in legend, but under Baragzen's guidance their exploits have become very real indeed. They serve partly as his royal guard, but more significantly as a core part of the army; something between special forces and a set of elite divisions within the command structure of the armed forces. Now that the Leopardists have secured their power, they have additionally become palace guards and a particular special forces division of the armed forces. Tales will be told of their incredible prowess and strength and all may serve the Zamal if they can prove their worth!
Charge Of The Wardens
The Oath Wardens are a force spoken of only in legend, but under Baragzen's guidance their exploits have become very real indeed. They serve partly as his royal guard, but more significantly as a core part of the army; something between special forces and a set of elite divisions within the command structure of the armed forces. Now that the Leopardists have secured their power, they have additionally become palace guards and a particular special forces division of the armed forces. Tales will be told of their incredible prowess and strength and all may serve the Zamal if they can prove their worth! |
Arts Of The Court
An unexpected side effect of Azibaragzen's construction and the subsequent concentration of important individuals is the sudden influx of artists and creative types. Many offer their services to the Zamal and many more have begun to create and play music that has begun seeping into the surrounding areas to a positive reception.
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The Great Restorer
Baragzen has far exceeded the expectations of his people. Not only has he proven his worth, but he has restored Warzena and created an empire that will last far beyond his years for its prosperity, culture, beauty and power.
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The White Forum
Whilst they may be largely opposed to democratic order, the new nobility now understands that they must coordinate and agree upon similar goals to ensure their continued power underneath our beloved Zamal. The aristocrats have finally agreed to establish the White Forum, where they may come together bi-annually to settle their disputes.
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Imperial Nobility
The nobility has been rewarded handsomely for their dutiful service to the Zamal and the empire. They are not simply noble by birth, but by their faith and their dedication to all aspects of the Neo-Hazrumenian ideal. They are servants of the Zamal, defenders of the realm and caretakers of the commoners; truly a group of creatures worthy of their positions. So as to avoid destabilising the empire, the White Forum has been established at their discretion so that the influential families within the state may settle disputes amongst themselves. |
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Modern Designs Though the empire draws from its ancient history and has re-discovered the many arts of old, that does not mean we must shun the present entirely. Instead it has been driven to create new conglomerations of the past and the present so that the Zamal and the latter is honoured whilst the empire continues to progress with time.
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The Places Of Life
One cannot fight against the place in life has that has been given them. The nobility understand this and know that - though they themselves are at the behest of their beloved Zamal - they see that they too have much to rule. Some in society are born to hunt and others are born to be hunted, some are intellectuals and others are imbeciles. This is simply reality.
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The Natural Place Theory icon The Natural Place Theory
The Natural Place Theory is, to say the least, controversial. It is a single codified document written by a collection of state-funded theorists that have come to a conclusion which supports the thesis that every creature has a defined place in life. Peasants are peasants, workers are workers and nobles are nobles. Needless to say that those who could benefit most from the now-capped opportunities of social mobility are furious, but this doctrine has already provided many benefits for the state and its institutions.
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Serene Court Of The Azibaragzen
The royal court, to the suprise of nobody, has already become a hotbed of scheming and competition as they all attempt to gain the favour of the Zamal. Needless to say that this has had some unintended, though not entirely negative, side affects for Neo-Hazrumenian society as a whole. Their power grows and their competition drives progress.
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Courtly Advisors
The court of the new imperial centre in Azibaragzen has become both the intellectual epitome of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire and a battleground of scheming and infighting amongst the nobility. All across the empire the nobles compete to gain a better position within the royal court through increasing the perceived prestige of their family name. All of these creatures merely wish to be noticed by the Zamal, but have little in the way of cordiality in their methods.
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Noble Innovations And Competition
Something rather curious that most do not realise about the the high nobility, is that they are considerably more beneficial for the state that they may at first appear. In their pursuits of money, favour and power they have innovated and expanded businesses as well as the influence of our beloved Zamal.
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Many Positions Of the Court
Though an arduous endeavour, the time has come to create a table of ranks that dictates each courtly role and position with respective duties. With such a vast court, every creature within it must know their place from lowliest servant to the direct advisor of our beloved Zamal. Even some enterprising and talented commoners may have a chance to gain favour here.
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Most Noble And Grand Zamivgazal
With an influx of so many great families of nobility both big and small, the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire has managed to entirely renovate the capital. Estates dot both the inner city and the fields outside of the old walls. Architects compete for their patrons in constructing unique and spectacular mansions whilst factories have provided work for many commoners. All this in service of our beloved Zamal.
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Commoner Patronage
As of late, a peculiar but genius system of quid-pro-quo business has begun to develop between the nobility and the common people. In return for a job, protection and some benefits, a commoner swears themself to the service of a noble house. Using this method, a noble family can get exclusive access to certain specialists or expertise while denying such to their competitors.
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Imperial Nobility
The nobility has been rewarded handsomely for their dutiful service to the Zamal and the empire. They are not simply noble by birth, but by their faith and their dedication to all aspects of the Neo-Hazrumenian ideal. They are servants of the Zamal, defenders of the realm and caretakers of the commoners; truly a group of creatures worthy of their positions. The White Forum has recently agreed upon a new law that legalises contractual clientelism, thus propelling the nobility to begin competing over the hiring of worthy commoners. Though the method is relatively roundabout, this has allowed for some level of upward mobility for the average creature and is proliferating industry throughout the land. |
Zamal's Eye Sees All
The nobility is very much aware of the common discontent and - though their internal disagreements may slow action - are also of the opinion that something should be done. With the help of modern technologies to collect data amongst the public, a propaganda wave in honour of our beloved Zamal will clear all remaining doubts and leave the remaining dissenters as easy pickings.
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Courtly Advisors
The court of the new imperial centre in Azibaragzen has become both the intellectual epitome of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire and a battleground of scheming and infighting amongst the nobility. All across the empire the nobles compete to gain a better position within the royal court through increasing the perceived prestige of their family name. All of these creatures merely wish to be noticed by the Zamal, but have little in the way of cordiality in their methods. As a rather curious side effect of this phenomenon, the nobility have begun to go to extreme lengths to keep the citizenry docile on behalf of the monarchy. Though some use force, others have implemented more delicate strategies of surveillance, propaganda and fearmongering. |
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Landlords Of The Zamal
The nobility have fundamentally altered the way in which their administration functions to be far more decentralised and local. Whilst the civil administration is the be-all and end-all on all matters, the many lords and ladies are now local sources of authority in their own domains, developing and ruling them as they see fit. While some have failed, many have been exceptional.
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The nobility, despite the many forward-facing reforms of the Zamal, have returned primarily to the land which they own as administrators. However, their role in the country has still been modified somewhat. Unlike their prior commitments only to themselves, the nobles must be respectable individuals and actually assist in the governance of their own territories for the benefit of the state and the Zamal.
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Calm the Temples
As the power of the nobility grows, so does the discontent amongst the priesthood who themselves are largely comprised of commoners. However, much to their probable pleasure, the nobility recognises that the temples are the domain of the divine and shall not meddle in their realm. The priests may rest easy, knowing that Zal and Zanit shall remain safe in their hooves.
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Priestly Advisors
The time has come to welcome the priests into the Serene Court of Azibaragzen so that they may act in the interests of the temples and as representatives of the common people that live under their care. Though this has left the more protective and power hungry nobles unhappy, many traditionalists and conservatives alike welcome their presence as a means to balance the court.
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The Natural Place Theory icon The Natural Place Theory
The Natural Place Theory is, to say the least, controversial. It is a single codified document written by a collection of state-funded theorists that have come to a conclusion which supports the thesis that every creature has a defined place in life. Peasants are peasants, workers are workers and nobles are nobles. Needless to say that those who could benefit most from the now-capped opportunities of social mobility are furious, but this doctrine has already provided many benefits for the state and its institutions. The priesthood has subsequently emerged as the fiercest opposition to the Natural Place Theory in the royal court, which has allowed more moderate nobles to cooperate in resisting actions against radical elements of society at the hooves of the Zamal. On the other side however, the theorists now call for further conquests to better the empire's place amongst other realms despite commoner opposition to further wars. |
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Divine Domains
Much as the nobility have a measure of autonomy within their personal holdings, we must extend this right to the lands held by temples and their workers. This will likely cause some problems amongst the harsher landlords - some have even claimed that they will hire mercenaries to make sure their tenants don't trot off to the safety of the temples - but many welcome this stabilising change.
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The Natural Place Theory icon The Natural Place Theory
The Natural Place Theory is, to say the least, controversial. It is a single codified document written by a collection of state-funded theorists that have come to a conclusion which supports the thesis that every creature has a defined place in life. Peasants are peasants, workers are workers and nobles are nobles. Needless to say that those who could benefit most from the now-capped opportunities of social mobility are furious, but this doctrine has already provided many benefits for the state and its institutions. The addition of and cooperation with temple domains has alleviated pockets of societal unrest in parts of the empire where landlords are particularly cruel followers of the Natural Place Theory. An interesting development of this inadvertent reform has also been that the influx of commoners under temple care has led to the creation of homegrown militias. These forces have had some success in repelling attempts by particularly nefarious nobles to retrieve escaped labourers; success enough to attract attention of the imperial army that has subsequently integrated these fine units for their zeal. |
The Temple Of Piety And Reason
Thanks to the unprecedented increase in donations from more welcoming noble individuals, the temples have a considerable amount of unspent wealth. The head priest and priestess of the Great Temple have agreed the gold shall be used to establish a new place of worship dedicated to education; not just to train priests but to teach the commoners.
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Whose Land, Her Word
The success of the landlord initiative has spurred our beloved Zamal to further extend the autonomy of the landlords. Now the rural nobility have autonomy to conduct themselves however they see fit in their domains, at least as long as tithes are paid and the assigned representative of the Zamal does not intervene.
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Endless Fields And Plantations
Food and farming as a whole have always been the lifeline of any great state and so it is a matter of national importance that produce is readily available. It is for this reason that the formerly desolate lands of the empire will be hoofed over to enterprising nobles in the hopes that they will transform the land into a litany of farms and plantations.
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Commoner's Dues
Life as a rural commoner in the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire is both harsh and fair. If a creature obeys their local noble and listens to their beloved Zamal, they will never starve and can live in peace. Those who are artisans may even expect a comfortable life serving the nobility more directly, but those who oppose the order will be punished harshly.
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Imperial Nobility
The nobility has been rewarded handsomely for their dutiful service to the Zamal and the empire. They are not simply noble by birth, but by their faith and their dedication to all aspects of the Neo-Hazrumenian ideal. They are servants of the Zamal, defenders of the realm and caretakers of the commoners; truly a group of creatures worthy of their positions. In a particularly controversial move, the White Forum has approved an agreement regarding the duties of the commoners to their landlords. A commoner can no longer deny an order of work by a noble and all owe part of their job's products or revenue to their landlord in accordance with both imperial taxation codes and local rental contracts. Moreover, nobles also have a duty to ensure that commoners are always fit and ready for a war service. |
Return Of Old Order
The increased autonomy and privileges of rural nobles has led to clashes with the commoners under their care. The representatives of the beloved Zamal have at times intervened to put an end to the worst cases of abuse, however there are rumours that some nobles bribe their representative so as to act however they see fit. All the same, the commoners have fallen in line and serve readily.
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Industrious Nobility
A considerable number of nobles have been of the especially industrious sort; building state-of-the-art mills, distilleries and other factories to process the crops grown on their land. This has led to expansion of previous villages into proper townships, with craftszebras joining the rural commoners within landlord domains. This is the first many have seen of industry; all thanks to the Zamal.
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Feudal Officials
The nobility, despite the many forward-facing reforms of the Zamal, have returned primarily to the land which they own as administrators. However, their role in the country has still been modified somewhat. Unlike their prior commitments only to themselves, the nobles must be respectable individuals and actually assist in the governance of their own territories for the benefit of the state and the Zamal. Many noble families have been successful in turning formerly poor or unused land into great sources of revenue through small-scale industrialisation and the subsequent mechanisation of agriculture. |
United In Support And Fear
All nobles and all priests understand that the monarchy as it exists has serious flaws and is causing considerable discontent amongst the masses. Unfortunately their alliance with the crown means that they too will be ousted, should there be a popular revolution. To that end, cooperation in service of the Zamal is a necessary evil in order to maintain their own status.
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For Zamal And The Empire!
It is an error on the part of the commoners to view the empire as anything but theirs. All of the beloved Zamal's subjects are part of the empire's glory and the reason for its successes. Even the mightiest of machines is nothing without the smallest cogs or rivets, nor is army a reliable force without the many soldiers that must fight in it. They are all Neo-Hazrumenians.
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Keep The Zamal Busy
It seems that whenever our beloved Zamal gets an idea or even the slightest hint of a desire for something, a catastrophe occurs. The high court will intensify their efforts to keep Baragzen busy with smaller things, though most importantly out of sight. If he's been invited to private noble holdings, then at the very least the commoners will struggle to get a good look.
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Sow The Seeds
If there's one way to demonstrate loyalty, it's to kill anyone that opposes our beloved Zamal and prove yourself. The nobility understands this well and has carefully planned out a series of targeted attacks against prominent anti-Zamal resistance members whilst drowning out the potential discord with a propaganda campaign against such traitors.
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Tranquil Status-Quo
None can deny that in its core parts, the empire has brought stability and peace to the lives of many who might have otherwise perished in war. Any revolutionary activity that arises shall be painted as breaking that peace which the common people and our beloved Zamal have worked so hard to achieve. The fires of revolt and chaos can only lead to an unknown future.
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Bureaucracy Of Neo-Hazrumenia
Dull as it may seem to be, we really do need a new administration if we wish for our regime to survive. The 'reformists' in Warzena are deeply rooted and great instability remains, new institutions and a restructuring of the government should improve the situation vastly.
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Imperial Bureaucratic Machine icon Imperial Bureaucratic Machine
If there's one thing that keeps any nation running, it's a bureaucracy that's capable of putting up with all sorts of abuse from the various other state institutions. Vasile is well aware of this and, knowing of Baragzen's propensity for rash decisionmaking and the nobility's capacity for idiocy, he has personally elected to expand the imperial bureaucracy so that it may hold up under scrutiny.
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Bureau Of Imperial Territories
One of the most pressing concerns facing the newly established empire is the simple fact that the bureaucracy lacks the capacity to properly administer the land. It is imperative that we rectify this difficult situation in order to properly integrate and connect the isolated communities within our borders.
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Department Of Finances
Bureaucracy is never a cheap affair, especially as the Zamal requires a portion of state funds for himself. Vasile has therefore dictated that a new department be formed, one dedicated to the expansion of the economy via new industrial zones and further development of resource extraction efforts.
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Imperial Bureaucratic Machine icon Imperial Bureaucratic Machine
If there's one thing that keeps any nation running, it's a bureaucracy that's capable of putting up with all sorts of abuse from the various other state institutions. Vasile is well aware of this and, knowing of Baragzen's propensity for rash decision making and the nobility's capacity for idiocy, he has personally elected to expand the imperial bureaucracy so that it may hold up under scrutiny. The newly established department of finances has positively affected the economy thanks to an increased administrative capacity, but there are rumours circulating that rather a large portion of the profits are going straight into the pockets of bureaucrats. |
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The Custodianship Modernization Program
Though Tobuck is small by the international standards of city sizes, it is nevertheless larger and more developed industrially than Zamivgazal and should receive special treatment as such. The industrious ponies there shall have state support in the financing of further industrial development!
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The Public Wardens
With approval from our beloved Zamal, Vasile has dictated the formation of a Herzland-styled police force as a subordinate branch of the royal guard. These new Public Wardens shall be responsible for the safety of the general public, whilst wearing a fez of course.
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Public Wardens
A rather popular development in the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire is the adoption of a police force to protect the everycreature against crime both in the cities the countryside. Some have criticised the use of a rank structure, claiming that the institution is merely a second army, but their effectiveness has largely quelled any opposition to their service. Rather strangely, their uniforms closely resemble those of the Griffonian Empire in its heyday; something that's likely the result of Vasile's influence in the organisation's creation.
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Anti-Corruption Policy
For whatever reason, the public has already begun to spread rumours of corruption and upper-class collusion! We shall establish the Public Wardens to root out such heinous behaviour, so long as no associates of the Zamal or Vasile show up on any lists of course.
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The Royal Chancellery
In its long and storied history, Warzena's kings and queens have always had a great many advisors; but never one above the rest. To ensure stability to generations to come, Vasile will establish the Royal Chancellery with the blessing of our beloved Zamal in order to oversee civil affairs.
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Subjugation Of The Cities
Our beloved Zamal and the chancellor will not suffer any discontented murmurs from these urban upstarts, they will not receive any special privileges merely for being one group amongst an empire of so many loyal subjects! Their land belongs to His Majesty by imperial decree!
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 Urban Domains
There's more than one way to build a sandcastle, but the Zamal's base of power shall not be so fickle as a mound of dirt. The cities themselves shall become his personal domains in which to create both an economic and political centre of power that shall positively affect the rest of the nation in turn in both measures. Of course, these reforms will not be popular; but temporary unrest shall pave the way for future success.
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Rights Of The Cities
Though the Zamal has much to gain from personal ownership of the cities, such places are far more complex and difficult to manage in modern times. They will be granted relative autonomy under the guiding hoof of His Majesty, so long as they can behave and prosper.
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 The Zamivgazal Oath
The middle class is perhaps the most important group of creatures in the empire, representing the typically silent majority that must be persuaded by the Zamal's many charms. The emperor and the representatives of the middle class shall forge an alliance with the former promising respect and autonomy whilst the latter swears fealty.
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The Overlord Code
The time has come to codify the powers and responsibilities of our beloved Zamal. He shall have ultimate authority on all matters, control over the civil services over the army; none shall oppose his right to rule the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire.
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 One Ruler Of All
With the authority of the Zamal cemented in legalese alongside the rights of the nobility, the political structure of Neo-Hazrumenia is a curiously decentralised form of absolutist government. The Zamal is of course the final voice on all matters, but the relative autonomy of the noble class has allowed for considerable development and a lack of the otherwise expected stagnation.
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Bureau Of Information
Many of our subjects are noticeably less-than-loyal and a considerable minority of others barely even know who's running things. We will make sure all within the borders of Neo-Hazrumenia hear of their Zamal and of his brilliance through the power of media!
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We Love Our Zamal!
How can anyone dislike our beloved Zamal? Despite how confusing such a sentiment truly is, the public seem not to be fully convinced of his incredible mind and impressive prowess. This calls for action! The state media cannot simply let such a horrid train of thought stand like this!
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The Mighty Leopard Watches Over Us!
Now everyone truly loves His Majesty, so much in fact that he seems to have garnered a particular fan following of especially devoted subjects. It would be a shame not to encourage such behaviours just a little more, after all the work we've done for the image of our beloved Zamal.
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 Leopard's Protection
There's nothing quite as beneficial for the stability of a regime than a personality cult surrounding whoever controls that very regime. The common citizen shall never again be tempted by thoughts opposing the Zamal or the empire; for Neo-Hazrumenia is eternal!
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Throne's Most Loyal Servant
For having much less of the spotlight, Vasile has gained a considerable position of social standing amongst His Majesty's subjects as a talented administrator. The people can rest assured that the chancellery remains in good claws with their favourite griffon.
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Corruption? Hedonism?
Nothing But Lies! Thanks to his continued acts of utter gluttony, pride and lust it has become progressively harder and harder to hide the scandals caused by our 'beloved' Zamal. All the same, Vasile will do his best to clean up and muddy the waters of rumours as they spread; he has a job to do, after all.
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Keep The Fat Bastard Alive
Baragzen's days are numbered and anyone with half a brain is more than capable of deducing that from the amount that he eats and drinks alone. For Vasile however, he is more useful alive than dead so as to hide his influence from both the nobility and the public. He just needs to keep the fatso around for a little longer, or hide the scandals a little better.
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Nothing But Lies!”
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Royal Dietician
Though it is obviously impossible to stop our beloved Zamal from ordering as he pleases, we can at least reduce the potential damage to his gut with a Royal Dietician to ensure that whatever he has the opportunity to consume is a little healthier. It won't prevent damage, but it should slow his inevitable demise.
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Royal Breastplate Stretcher
There is no point in attempting to tackle Baragzen's diet, but there is something we can do to hide his gut from the commoners. It's not exactly an orthodox solution, but then the Zamal is far from orthodox himself; according to the many concubines in his household anyway.
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Department Of Royal Honour
Though not a serious solution in the long term, a new department for scrutinizing and censoring the Zamal's more extreme failings will slow the tide of popular discontent. It's obviously not a foolproof system - nothing could hide all excesses now - but it will help at least a little.
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Wonders Of New Millenium
Despite it's fascination with the past, the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire has managed to proliferate new technologies and ideas across the land through conquest and - ironically - the spreading of reactionary political thought. The nobles may never cease finding this entertaining.
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Imperial Investment And Industrial Council
Whilst private enterprise has done some good for the steady industrialisation of the empire, Vasile considers this growth to be disappointing and ultimately inefficient. To that end it's only logical that he establishes an advisory council to oversee the creation of state corporations and acquire non-competitive companies.
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 Imperial Bureaucratic Machine
If there's one thing that keeps any nation running, it's a bureaucracy that's capable of putting up with all sorts of abuse from the various other state institutions. Vasile is well aware of this and, knowing of Baragzen's propensity for rash decision making and the nobility's capacity for idiocy, he has personally elected to expand the imperial bureaucracy so that it may hold up under scrutiny. The newly established department of finances has positively affected the economy thanks to an increased administrative capacity, but there are rumours circulating that rather a large portion of the profits are going straight into the pockets of bureaucrats. Similar concerns have been raised regarding the efficacy of the Imperial Investment and Industrial Council, but little has curbed the economic growth that the organisation has fostered. |
Great Golden Chain
Vasile has recently coined a new term to be used for the economic prosperity of the empire: the Great Golden Chain. Each subject of the state, nobles and commoners alike, are but links of one immense chain that is formed from the collective individual wealth and work bringing forth overall prosperity. It does, however, omit the unequal distribution of the aforementioned wealth.
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The Great Golden Chain icon The Great Golden Chain
The Great Golden Chain is a term coined by Vasile cel Tradat himself that refers to the importance of each individual creature and their successes within an economy of competitive capitalism that allows for some level of economic mobility between classes. While this notion is widely supported by the growing middle-class, typically the growing merchant families and industrial entrepreneurs, certain elements of both the landed nobility and the regular workforce dislike it for their own reasons. For the particularly traditional nobles, it is a betrayal of the empire's core ideology of reaction and noble respect whilst for the workers it does not afford them any sort of financial safety net on the part of the state.
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The Concrete Domain
Thus far, the status of cities as personal domains of the throne has left them stagnant and slow to change with little purpose beyond generating profit for our beloved Zamal. Now, however, Vasile will put his incredible mind to giving the urban areas a purpose as great sources of commerce and industry for the good of the empire and the Zamal.
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Urban Domains
There's more than one way to build a sandcastle, but the Zamal's base of power shall not be so fickle as a mound of dirt. The cities themselves shall become his personal domains in which to create both an economic and political centre of power that shall positively affect the rest of the nation in turn in both measures. Despite the initial unrest caused by the reforms, life in the cities has mostly returned to normal; though the work to bring the cities underhoof is far from over.
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The Throne Incorporated
Given the sheer quantity of acquired companies, it has become too much of a hassle to organize and maintain all the confiscated factories ourselves. Therefore all but the most important assets shall be resold to new owners, but as subsidiaries under one united name and its royal benefactor.
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Privileged Access
An unforeseen benefit that has resulted from the re-arrangement of the confiscated industries is that whilst they are privately owned, the state has a special permission to contract them or order the production of certain items en masse; all the while reaping the benefits of taxes on goods from every single purchase. The throne has never had so much money!
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Urban Domains
There's more than one way to build a sandcastle, but the Zamal's base of power shall not be so fickle as a mound of dirt. The cities themselves shall become his personal domains in which to create both an economic and political centre of power that shall positively affect the rest of the nation in turn in both measures. Despite the initial unrest caused by the reforms, life in the cities has mostly returned to normal; in no small part thanks to the influence of the Throne Inc. which has made it markedly easier to procure weapons and control the local economy.
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Royal Monopolies
Now that the extraneous companies are no longer our problem, the key businesses which remain under the throne's ownership are far easier to manage. To protect the fortunes of Zamal, the state will grant certain privileges and protections to these businesses in order to stamp out any potential competition with some level of legal immunity.
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Urban Seneschals
Our beloved Zamal was never much of an administrator and, as the cities grow and the role becomes more challenging for an individual, Vasile has elected to make some improvements. The new body of seneschals will be formalised, composed of capable commoners from the civil administration that now offer their skills and services to the throne.
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Render Unto Zamal
The relationship between the throne and the urban middle class is still precarious following the revocation of their autonomy. However, some have already seen the wisdom in leaving their misgivings to rest. With the Zamal's blessing, the seneschals will work to create new ties with the middle class with a promise that no harm will come to them as long as they give to Zamal that which is Zamal's.
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One Ruler Of All
With the authority of the Zamal cemented in legalese alongside the rights of the nobility, the political structure of Neo-Hazrumenia is a curiously decentralised form of absolutist government. The Zamal is of course the final voice on all matters, but the relative autonomy of the noble class has allowed for considerable development and a lack of the otherwise expected stagnation. With the tacit assent of the middle class and their newfound cooperation with various state entities, the economy is soaring. Who knew that remaining silent and thinking of one's bottom line first would be so profitable on an individual and a national basis?
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Stronghold Of Loyalty
The ponies of Tobuck have not wavered in their support of our beloved Zamal and the empire as a whole, even as discontent arises elsewhere. The custodianship of Tobuck is a stronghold of loyalty and therefore it must be rewarded. It shall have its own vizier to help manage things, and Vasile has a just the pony in mind for the job.
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Pony Enclaves
It is an unquestionable truth that the ponies of Tobuck possess some skills that have proven to be of utmost importance in certain areas. The Zamal will extend a special invitation for ponies to settle outside their custodianship in special enclave communities in the Zamal's urban domains. In these enclaves the laws and privileges of the custodianship shall be upheld, even far away from home.
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The Great Golden Chain icon The Great Golden Chain
The Great Golden Chain is a term coined by Vasile cel Tradat himself that refers to the importance of each individual creature and their successes within an economy of competitive capitalism that allows for some level of economic mobility between classes. While this notion is widely supported by the growing middle-class, typically the growing merchant families and industrial entrepreneurs, certain elements of both the landed nobility and the regular workforce dislike it for their own reasons. For the particularly traditional nobles, it is a betrayal of the empire's core ideology of reaction and noble respect whilst for the workers it does not afford them any sort of financial safety net on the part of the state. As was to be expected of the Zamal's most loyal subjects, the Tobuckian enclaves outside of the custodianship have already vastly improved the cities into which they have moved. Infrastructure is faster, factories are bigger and urban planning has never been better! |
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Zamal's Academy For Gifted Ponies
As a result of Tobuck's position as the empire's industrial heartland, there's an everpresent need for workers with knowledge and experience to maintain new machines elsewhere. It seems logical then that a special school where the custodianship's next generation will have access to higher education opportunities should be established, both as a reward and as an opportunity.
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Imperial City Of Tobuck
Though the city of Tobuck may lay inside its namesake custodianship, it would be foolish to leave the empire's largest core metropolis out of the Zamal's collection of cities. In fact, Vasile would like to see other free cities emulating as many aspects about Tobuck as possible so that they too can grow to be rich and successful.
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The Great Golden Chain icon The Great Golden Chain
The Great Golden Chain is a term coined by Vasile cel Tradat himself that refers to the importance of each individual creature and their successes within an economy of competitive capitalism that allows for some level of economic mobility between classes. While this notion is widely supported by the growing middle-class, typically the growing merchant families and industrial entrepreneurs, certain elements of both the landed nobility and the regular workforce dislike it for their own reasons. For the particularly traditional nobles, it is a betrayal of the empire's core ideology of reaction and noble respect whilst for the workers it does not afford them any sort of financial safety net on the part of the state. As was to be expected of the Zamal's most loyal subjects, the Tobuckian enclaves outside of the custodianship have already vastly improved the cities into which they have moved. Infrastructure is faster, factories are bigger and urban planning has never been better! Each imperial city even has its own local guard units, just like Tobuck! |
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Imperial Free Cities
The Zamivgazal Oath has so far been successful, breeding an atmosphere of thriftiness in the urbanites and competition between the merchants under the watchful eye of the Zamal. But with this in mind, Vasile sees potential for further improvement and wishes to incorporate something akin to the imperial cities of the Griffonian Empire in Neo-Hazrumenia.
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The Zamivgazal Oath
The middle class is perhaps the most important group of creatures in the empire, representing the typically silent majority that must be persuaded by the Zamal's many charms. The emperor and the representatives of the middle class shall forge an alliance with the former promising respect and autonomy whilst the latter swears fealty. Needless to say that these reforms have been immensely successful and, thanks in no small part to the introduction of the Imperial Free City Code, both state and local profits have never been higher! |
The Maesters
It is already common practice for the cities of the Zamal to have some form of council or elite formed from the most succesful merchants. Some even have limited forms of elections, but the empire cares not. They are all required to select a head of their city. These representatives - or maesters, as Vasile calls them - will act as voices for their city in the royal court and in the chancellery.
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Begin Again In the City
Whilst the riches of the land are still important, very few deny that cities in the modern era play a key role as hubs of commerce and industry. Unsurprisingly, due to their economic growth, there is a need for more labour. The imperial free cities have therefore created an initiative to attract creatures to move from the rural areas to the cities by providing housing and employment opportunities.
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City Capitalism
With city primacy enshrined and populations booming, business is thriving. Vasile has subsequently argued to divert part of the taxation from the cities back to the cities themselves to fund construction and infrastructure expansion, facilitating further growth. Some nobles argue that his capitalistic frenzy is anathema to tradition, but the chancellor simply doesn't care.
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The Zamivgazal Oath
The middle class is perhaps the most important group of creatures in the empire, representing the typically silent majority that must be persuaded by the Zamal's many charms. The emperor and the representatives of the middle class shall forge an alliance with the former promising respect and autonomy whilst the latter swears fealty. Needless to say that these reforms have been immensely successful and, thanks in no small part to the introduction of tax breaks for profitable businesses, both state and local profits have never been higher. Ain't free trade a marvel? |
Quotas For The Zamal
The imperial free cities, being as industrialised as they are, must do their part in ensuring our beloved Zamal has enough weapons of war for defence and conquest. Materiel is always needed and the specifications are always changing, but with financial encouragement it can be seen as an investment for businesses to then be granted land with which to establish themselves in newly conquered territories.
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 One Ruler Of All
With the authority of the Zamal cemented in legalese alongside the rights of the nobility, the political structure of Neo-Hazrumenia is a curiously decentralised form of absolutist government. The Zamal is of course the final voice on all matters, but the relative autonomy of the noble class has allowed for considerable development and a lack of the otherwise expected stagnation. With the tacit assent of the middle class and their newfound cooperation with various state entities, the economy is soaring. Who knew that remaining silent and thinking of one's bottom line first would be so profitable on an individual and a national basis? They're responsible for the Zamal's ever-growing coffers and fund the empire's imperialism almost entirely of their own accord! |
Marvels Of The 11th Century
The imperial free cities have been transformed into great centres of progress where modern marvels are an everyday sight. Automobiles, civilian planes, movies and other marvels are widely available. Even local engineers and scientists are getting into the action with their own local variants or even improvements upon foreign designs. What a time to be a subject of the Zamal!
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To Expand The Empire
If there is one complaint that can be validly directed towards the empire, it is that it does not live up to its geographic namesake. The time has come to rectify this issue and to unify Hazrumenia under the banner of the Zamal, the time has come for war and the time has come for victory.
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 Neo-Hazrumenian Imperialism
It is the natural duty of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire to expand for the glory of the Zamal and their many subjects. The right of conquest is a method of territorial integration largely frowned upon in the modern era, but it is no less effective or righteous now than it was during the first Leopardist golden era.
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Amicable Aguellid
Wasif Talat is a cunning and careful individual that has the capacity to navigate the politics of the tribes with surprising grace and cunning. It would be best if we delegated the ruling of such backward lands to another, not least for having someone else to shoulder the blame for us if anything goes wrong.
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None But Zamal
One cannot simply allow another to rule over the sovereign lands of the Zamal in his stead. It is His Majesty's right to claim and to own the land that belongs to him in every capacity and delegating the task to any other would simply be ludicrous.
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The Dune Warriors
It has been said that creatures only learn wisdom through immense suffering, and as such the deserts of Zarantia have made us very wise indeed. We are now the masters of desert combat and, in hiring many collaborating tribezebras, our skill and efficiency in such environments is not to be denied.
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Neo-Hazrumenian Imperialism
It is the natural duty of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire to expand for the glory of the Zamal and their many subjects. The right of conquest is a method of territorial integration largely frowned upon in the modern era, but it is no less effective or righteous now than it was during the first Leopardist golden era. In addition to the incredible wisdom that Baragzen has granted to the armed forces, the Zarantian tribes have themselves bestowed their knowledge of desert warfare upon the nation. The empire shall know no equal in the eastern sands. |
The Trade Must Flow
It has been said that creatures only learn wisdom through immense suffering, and as such the deserts of Zarantia have made us very wise indeed. The desert has taught the empire much about the importance of caravans and unconventional supply lines, enough to make further use of them in the future.
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Neo-Hazrumenian Imperialism
It is the natural duty of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire to expand for the glory of the Zamal and their many subjects. The right of conquest is a method of territorial integration largely frowned upon in the modern era, but it is no less effective or righteous now than it was during the first Leopardist golden era. In addition to the incredible wisdom that Baragzen has granted to the armed forces, the Zarantian tribes have themselves bestowed their knowledge of desert warfare upon the nation. The empire shall know no equal in the eastern sands, nor shall its trans-Zebrahan trade benefits be ignored when securing those scorching wastes. |
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Ruler Of The Desert
The Zamal is the true ruler of Zarantia; a modern and adept ruler for a backward and decrepit province of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire. His will shall not be denied and his word is law, as such it is our duty and our express purpose to settle and finally integrate the tribes into our society.
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Zumidia Is Hazrumenia!
Zumidia has always been an integral part of the Hazrumenian region and the intrusion of the hippogriffs into our irredentist claims has not gone unnoticed. We will have Zumidia as part of our regional dreams, be the land integrated peaceful or otherwise.
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Reclaim Zumidia's Riches
The hippogriffs attempted to deny us of our prize, but we know just how to ensure that the true wealth of any land lies within the hooves and claws of those we can trust. His Majesty and his loyal chancellor will seize and redistribute the key industries of Zumidia, making sure they are well looked after.
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Rejoice, Zumidia!
Zamal Has Freed You! The Neo-Hazrumenian Empire has freed the Zumidians from their shackles under unjust and illegitimate rule. More specifically, our beloved Zamal - the head of the armed forces - has played an integral role in achieving their liberty. All will rejoice under the leadership of the Zamal!
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Despot Of Zumidia
Despot of Zumidia is yet another title for our immaculate ruler to embrace after our rightful reclamation of the Zumidian lands. Hazrumenia would not be the same without them, and His Majesty would be most displeased if he was not granted another title for his hard work.
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Zamal Has Freed You!”
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Moon's Second Demise
We have defeated the Chiropterrans once and now we have the strength to finish them off. The Nightmare worshippers have no place in our great empire of Zal and Zanit; for their transgressions against the Zamal, we shall have their unholy enclave for ourselves.
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Act Of Expulsion And Settlement
It is the thestrals who are ultimately responsible for the crimes that those in Chiropterra have committed over the many centuries. Not only is the removal of thestrals from the mainland imperative for the survival of our religious practices, but it is important to ensure that their crimes may never occur again.
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Spread The Rewards Of Conquests
The Zamal is nothing if not generous to his loyal soldiers. Those who fight shall be rewarded for their efforts in furthering the ambitions of the empire through the appropriate distribution of land, wealth and titles. All in service of His Majesty shall be rewarded for their devotion!
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Neo-Hazrumenian Imperialism
It is the natural duty of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire to expand for the glory of the Zamal and their many subjects. The right of conquest is a method of territorial integration largely frowned upon in the modern era, but it is no less effective or righteous now than it was during the first Leopardist golden era. As Baragzen knew very well, it is the thrill of war and the profitable nature of victory that propels soldiers to greater heights. They shall conquer both for the Imperial Majesty and themselves, for Zamal and the empire!
Neo-Hazrumenian Imperialism
It is the natural duty of the Neo-Hazrumenian Empire to expand for the glory of the Zamal and their many subjects. The right of conquest is a method of territorial integration largely frowned upon in the modern era, but it is no less effective or righteous now than it was during the first Leopardist golden era. As Baragzen knew very well, it is the thrill of war and the profitable nature of victory that propels soldiers to greater heights. They shall conquer both for the Imperial Majesty and themselves, for Zamal and the empire! |
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Awe Of The Pyramids...
Tobuck was originally created by the Maregyptians, a proud nation of ponies with the historical artefacts and structures to prove their incredible cultural heritage. But, as with all things that stand before the Zamal, they must be brought low for the security of Neo-Hazrumenia.
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...Are Nothing Before The Zamal!
The mighty Pyramids of Maregypt are nothing before the incredible power and brilliance of our beloved Zamal. The relics of old may be important but, like all ancient artefacts, their splendour will inevitably be surpassed by our His Majesty.
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There's nothing quite like tributary states for ensuring that your glorious empire retains a constant influx of cash and goods. Neo-Hazrumenia was founded upon a once exploitative state and so too shall it be sustained by newly created custodianships. Of course, the empire's population is more than happy to see themselves enriched; though some have noticed that not all of the accrued foreign wealth appears to be falling into the hooves of the average zebra. Wherever could it be going, one wonders?
Custodianship Spoils
There's nothing quite like tributary states for ensuring that your glorious empire retains a constant influx of cash and goods. Neo-Hazrumenia was founded upon a once exploitative state and so too shall it be sustained by newly created custodianships. Of course, the empire's population is more than happy to see themselves enriched; though some have noticed that not all of the accrued foreign wealth appears to be falling into the hooves of the average zebra. Wherever could it be going, one wonders?
Tributes To The Empire
For our failure to fend off a new imperialist power, [Root.GetNameDef] must now pay tribute to [TBK.GetNameDef] as additional penance for our loss. Needless to say that the state coffers are suffering considerably from these payments.
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Colthage Must Fall
The Colthaginians have long contested hippogriff rule over Zumidia, but also border states previously owned by the Zarantian tribes. It is imperative that we destroy the existential threat to our sovereignty that the Colthaginians represent as soon as possible.
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Far-Eastern Hazrumenia
Though not a part of the Hazrumenian peninsula, there is an undeniable connection between the zebras of Hippone and our cultural sphere. It would be a great shame not to include them in our ever-growing Hazrumenian family, not least for resources they bring to the table.
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The Dues Of Protection
The act of protection is something that must be rewarded, and in this case we must be rewarded for our dutiful service to our subjects. After all, they're hardly capable of looking after themselves without our military might.
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Custodianship Spoils
There's nothing quite like tributary states for ensuring that your glorious empire retains a constant influx of cash and goods. Neo-Hazrumenia was founded upon a once exploitative state and so too shall it be sustained by newly created custodianships. Of course, the empire's population is more than happy to see themselves enriched; though some have noticed that not all of the accrued foreign wealth appears to be falling into the hooves of the average zebra. Wherever could it be going, one wonders?
Custodianship Spoils
There's nothing quite like tributary states for ensuring that your glorious empire retains a constant influx of cash and goods. Neo-Hazrumenia was founded upon a once exploitative state and so too shall it be sustained by newly created custodianships. Of course, the empire's population is more than happy to see themselves enriched; though some have noticed that not all of the accrued foreign wealth appears to be falling into the hooves of the average zebra. Wherever could it be going, one wonders?
Tributes To The Empire
For our failure to fend off a new imperialist power, [Root.GetNameDef] must now pay tribute to [TBK.GetNameDef] as additional penance for our loss. Needless to say that the state coffers are suffering considerably from these payments.
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The Coltdarian Crowbar
Coltdar was long considered by the Colthaginians to be their rightful territory as a part of their cultural sphere. This much remains true, which gives us a perfect excuse with which to force the issue with Quaggatai on behalf of the zebras we protect in the east.
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The Finest And Bravest Warzenans
What is the point of a large army if it cannot get the job done? Well, the simple answer is that it's pointless. If we are to make an effective force, it must be elite and it must be perfect in every way. Any single fault in order, skill or discipline may result in failure.
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The Elite Vanguard
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around elite divisions first and foremost, those that are capable of outperforming the enemy and creating a breakthrough which can be exploited and sustained by supporting units.
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Ancient Yet Modern Levies
An army must be grand as much as it must be skillful. Fresh meat for the force is as integral to the success of any military as the skill of its current personnel, a point that is particularly important when considering the disparity between our population size and that of our enemies.
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The Common Swarm
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around an efficient system of conscription, infantry and the proliferation of mechanisation. Whilst this is a sound doctrinal advancement, internal debate remains as to whether infantry shall remain the focus of this force or if specialised tank divisions are to be developed in full.
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Noble Warriors
Our great Leopard dynasty has sat idle for far too long. It is time we reminded them of the duties that come with their restored privileges; namely their ancient commitments to the military as great warriors. We shall once again restore the responsibilities of old and create a new nobility of great martial prowess!
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The Elite Vanguard
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around elite divisions first and foremost, those that are capable of outperforming the enemy and creating a breakthrough which can be exploited and sustained by supporting units. Even the nobility, recognising their place as commanders and duty-bound warriors, have begun to prepare themselves for service in such units.
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Permit Pegasus Enlistment
Pegasi are renowned for their particular skills and ability to coordinate with traditional elite zebra units. Embracing their prowess with open hooves is a simple and easy choice to make for the sake of our military's performance in the field.
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Warfare Is Magic!
It has recently come to our attention that weaponry does not merely have to be a mechanical affair. It can also be magical and therefore more powerful, perhaps even more graceful if one prefers the appearance of magical bolts to the trails of bullets. We shall have such weapon of war!
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The Magical Vanguard
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around elite divisions first and foremost, those that are capable of outperforming the enemy and creating a breakthrough which can be exploited and sustained by supporting units. Elite charger and pegasi formations armed with magical equipment shall break the enemies of the Zamal, supported by the finest of noble warriors!
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Strict Zebra Purity
There is no need to change the tried and tested methods of yore. We may in the end miss out on some talented recruits, but the system is not in need of renovation. In time the ponies will see that this is the best and only choice.
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Order Of Steelsingers
There is a beauty in the sound of metalwork that few can truly appreciate. It is an artisanal craft unlike any other to be practiced by the most talented and gifted of craftscreatures the land has to offer. To the anvils and the furnaces for the Zamal!
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Fierce As Leopards
The Zamal's bloodline received its prestigious name for a reason. A leopard is fast and deadly, careful and terrible in its element; the armed forces should have such an ethos in conducting themselves during times of war, else the kingdom and empire may be lost once more.
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The Pure Vanguard
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around elite divisions first and foremost, those that are capable of outperforming the enemy and creating a breakthrough which can be exploited and sustained by supporting units. This structure has further emphasised the Warzenan roots of the armed forces and as such chargers and renowned noblezebras make up the majority of these specialised units.
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Unrelenting Charge
To retreat is to fail the Zamal's expectations of our perfect discipline and doctrine of war; it is not simply inadvisable, but also irredeemable in the eyes of his majesty. We shall at all times be unrelenting in the face of uncertain odds and unfavourable positions for that is the strength of the leopard.
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Griffon Platemail
Though the griffon states are not so glorious as our great nation, their monarchies and wars have produced some fascinating items and technologies. Of particular interest is their enchanted knight armour which could serve the Oath Wardens in multiplying their already incredible skill.
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Crush, Kill, Destroy and Conquer!
The enemies of the Zamal shall know fear at hearing the sound of our rifles firing and the slowly shifting sands that we march through. They shall know to turn and flee at the mere mention of our soldiery and strategy. They will know to surrender, lest they otherwise prepare themselves to die.
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The Great Army icon The Great Army
From the undisciplined forces of a mercenary army into the glorious military that it is now, the story of our lord's military can only be described as legendary as well as a process of constant tactical refinement. The empire's soldiers are unmatched in their skill, dedication and prowess as demonstrated by their many timeless victories over the enemies of the true king.
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Imperial Tire Corporation
Motorisation is a key aspect of modern mobility and adaptability in warfare. There is no harm in providing the means to make the adjustments for such modern theorems so long as they do not intefere with the successes of the past.
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Equestrian Vehicles
Though the Equestrians lack our perfect sense of nobility and honour, they have made great technological strides in recent years. We would do well to import some machines and learn of their designs so that we may better prepare ourselves for the conflicts to come.
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Land Leviathans
Tanks are a curious creation, neither inherently opposed or aligned with our current doctrine thanks in part to them not existing when our great traditions of warfare were first established. To that end it is vital that we pursue research and development of such machines, should they become useful in the future.
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Gears Of War
With dedicated machinery and specialists we can perfect our newly adopted strategies and doctrines that bring to bear the mighty tank against our foes. Indeed their design is such that we could continue making progressive improvements for years to come, should the need arise for such.
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The Armoured Swarm
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around an efficient system of conscription, infantry and the proliferation of mechanisation. Unfortunately for those that sought to begin the deployment of mechanised equipment en masse, it has been decided that specialised tank divisions are necessary to create and exploit breakthroughs in modern theatres of war. After all, force multipliers for the common hoofsoldier are always the correct choice.
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Common Army
An army of the people in service of the Zamal may do great things in spite of their lacking nobility and the prowess inherent to more specialised forces. Our proud citizens shall defend this place with their lives and what little honour they may have for Baragzen and one another!
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The Leopard Model
Firepower is the ultimate skeleton key to any military lock. Our weaponry shall be amassed and brought to bear upon the many enemies of our Zamal and his empire; a response of ordinance and fire is the only true way to answer the a demand for subjugation, after all.
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Mares Of War
What are we if not one great family of fellow subjects under the Zamal? What does it matter if you are a mare or stallion so long as you can serve to your utmost ability? Let us face down our great foes with tenacity and unity, lest their might outweigh our own.
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The Common Swarm
The Neo-Hazrumenian Imperial Army has decided to centre its military doctrine around an efficient system of conscription, infantry and the proliferation of mechanisation. Unfortunately for those that sought to begin the development of tanks, it has been decided that mobile infantry is ultimately the best doctrinal direction in which to travel. After all, speed is key in warfare.
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Clandestine Negotations
A clique of Moonspeakers have come to Alesia with an interesting offer indeed: they want to help Alesia consolidate her rule over once-mighty Chiropterra, on one condition. She is to meet with Lady Commander Lunar Hail, to discuss her destiny.
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It is no shock to the administration that the Chiropterrans are far from thrilled to accept their conquerors with open hooves. Aside from their issues with rapid cultural change, they are equally as averse to our ponies which has resulted in a lack of societal cohesion.
 Chiropterran Resistance
Though progress is slow, we are beginning to see the fruits of our labour. Instability in the conquered territories persists, but we have observed a greater level of cooperation between Chiropterrans and the state as well as limited acceptance of their new identity.
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One With The Nightmare
"Nightmare Moon was an autocrat who ruled with an iron hoof and never let anypony deny her her due. Goddess or not, she is an inspiration as a leader. Emulating her example, embracing the faith of my family: if that is the price of securing my rule, I will gladly pay it. Truly, it is no price at all." -From the journal of Alesia Snezhnaya. |
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Chiropterran Distrust
It is no shock to the administration that the Chiropterrans are far from thrilled to accept their conquerors with open hooves. Aside from their issues with rapid cultural change, they are equally as averse to our ponies which has resulted in a lack of societal cohesion.
Chiropterran Resistance
The end is now in sight. Across the nation, the Tsaritsa's portrait hangs in homes beside another of the Nightmare. The last vestiges of the old, separate and lesser Tobuckian and Chiropterran societies are gradually disappearing; phased out in favour of our new cultural amalgam.
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One With The Duty
"I have searched far and wide for a suitable claimant to the Severyanian throne, and found nothing but layabouts, decadents, and wastrels. While my own relation to the line of tsars is only distant, I have the most important claim of all: I have the sword, and the will to use it." -From the journal of Alesia Snezhnaya. |
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Share The News
Much has changed since the last time Alesia contacted the white exiles: the true Severyanians have won a stunning triumph, and are building an army fit to conquer a continent. Alesia will share the good news with the other exiles, inviting them to come and forge a new Severyanian empire out of the sands of Zebrica, and one day retake our homeland from the red scum.
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Nightmare Save The Tsaritsa!
Nightmare, save the Tsaritsa! Powerful, sovereign! Reign for glory, for our glory! |
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Devotion
Just as there is one ruler, there must be one faith. We have a long way to go to make the level of religious unity our Tsaritsa demands a reality, but we shall rise to the task.
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Faith In the Nightmare icon Faith In the Nightmare
Unity of belief can be just as strong as a unity of peoples in language and culture. Our faith binds us together, for Tsaritsa and the Nightmare!
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Council Of Batsby
Despite their faith in the Nightmare being the defining characteristic of their civilization, the Chiropterrans are extremely disciplined in all aspects of life other than religion. Other than the centrality of Nightmare Moon, they seem to have no unity on matters of faith. This cannot do. We will call together the Moonspeakers to codify, once and for all, what our faith is. The Tsaritsa commands it.
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Enforce Orthodoxy
Now that we have codified our faith, we must ensure the Moonspeakers follow it to the letter and teach it to the masses. We shall let Lunar Hail decide what to do with the intransigent and the heretical.
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Of The Pure Faith
The faith must be pure, and it must be held sacred, lest we invite decay. There is no room for "casual adherence" or "local variation," nor for theological reinterpretation outside of sanctioned circles and the moonspeaker hierarchy.
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Purge of Heretics icon Purge of Heretics
Integrating the heretical Moonspeakers shall be a long, laborious and likely ineffective endeavour. Instead, we shall resort to the simplest method: a purge of the unfaithful and unholy. Even if some survive they shall obey our every command, fearing for their lives.
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Offer Them Salvation
There are many within our territories who are loyal to the Tsaritsa, but do not know the Nightmare. We will waive the requirement that the faithless become labourers, and instead send the Moonspeakers out or convert as many wayward souls as we can. The intransigents who refuse will be punished.
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Clerical Dialogues icon Clerical Dialogues
Though the hardliners amongst them may say otherwise, the Tsaritsa has deemed it imperative that reconciliation with heretic Moonspeakers should be undertaken where possible. It will be beneficial in the long term not to alienate these individuals and maintain the stability of the faith.
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Proselytize To All
Our enthusiastic youth must be encouraged to go abroad, to spread the true word of the Nightmare to the lands of the faithless. They will return with their faith strengthened, with a renewed revulsion towards the infidel who rejected their Truth, and if we are lucky with new converts.
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Holy Conclave
The Moonspeakers have up until this point had no real hierarchy except for the first-among-equals position of Chief Moonspeaker. We must organize them into a holy conclave, comprised of twelve Moonspeakers selected by their peers as the most knowledgeable and devout, to make decisions on matters of faith in this time of unprecedented change.
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Primate Of Moon
The Conclave needs a true head of religion. We will have the Conclave select a Primate of Moon to act as undisputed head of religion, with Alesia herself contributing to the voting as well.
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Under Crowned Moon
Chiropterra's temples are mostly in secluded places, shrines where creatures can contemplate the Nightmare in silence and darkness, either alone or with a small group. This will not do. We shall construct a great cathedral of glass and steel to awe the world and host grand ceremonies.
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Faith In the Nightmare icon Faith In the Nightmare
We live to worship the Nightmare, to worship her in whatever form she may take and to serve the Tsaritsa who shall guide us and lead us to greatness in the name of our goddess. All glory to the Tsaritsa and to the inescapable truth of the Nightmare's gospel!
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One Family
In a way, the people of Novaya Severyana are all Tsaritsa Alesia's children, and are all brothers and sisters under the watchful gaze of the Tsaritsa and the Nightmare. Your loyalty to the greater family of the state must always come before your loyalty to your personal family.
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Prayers For Tsaritsa
Every service must include prayers for the Tsaritsa, for she is the instrument of The Nightmare's will and her victories are the Nightmare's victories.
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Guardians Of Morality
Moonspeakers shall no longer simply teach the faith, they shall enforce it, and promote moral virtues among our subjects. We must remain vigilant against decandence and moral decay.
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Protector Of Faith
Tsaritsa Alesia shall be anointed the Protector of the Faith by the Primate of Moon in a grand ceremony, to reflect her role as the shield of the faithful against the swords of the infidel and the poison of the heretic.
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Every Faithful's Duty
One does not have to be in the military to serve the Tsaritsa. Although military service is the highest calling, every subject of the Tsaritsa and every faithful of the Nightmare has a place in the service of their goddess and their realm, whether that be on the frontlines or in the factories.
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Communion To Nightmare
Worship of the Nightmare, her hooves touching this world or her gaze watching us from afar, should be conducted with the sanctity that she deserves. Our Goddess will be proud of us, no matter the form she takes.
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Venerate Our Ancestors
One aspect of Severyanian folk religion which Tsaritsa Alesia's family incorporated into their Nightmareism was offering prayers and devotion to their departed ancestors. No longer shall the ancient legionnaires be remembered solely as heroes and legends, but as revered ancestors.
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Jingoism
As an ancient Tsar once said, "Severyana has two friends: the army and the navy." Never has that been more true than today in Novaya Severyana, and like in Chiropterra and old Severyana before us, we will make the army the most important institution of the state, second only to the will of the Tsaritsa herself.
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The Call Of Duty
All must do their part in defence of their country. We will enshrine military service as the highest calling for our subjects, and start a wave of propaganda to drive up enlistment.
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National Defence-State icon National Defence-State
The state has once again extended its powers for the good of the nation. Large numbers of reserves have been trained and even larger weapon caches are ready to be opened at a moment's notice if our borders are ever threatened.
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Virtue of Chivalry
The Druzhina of old Severyana never saw their military service as merely a grim duty to the state, or as just another job. For them, it was a calling, a way to both develop and show their chivalric virtues. We will cultivate this heroic ethos among our soldiers, so that each one of them will welcome the day of battle with joy and celebration.
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Eternal Oath
We shall consult with Lunar Hail to begin crafting the new Legionnaire's Oath, carefully worded to act as both a binding vow of loyalty and a profession of faith. Until we are ready to integrate the old Legions fully, we will begin by demanding this oath from the officers of the Druzhina and the other Tobuckian units, to bind them spiritually to their Tsaritsa.
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National Defence-State icon National Defence-State
The state now exercises its maximum possible authority over the nation's perpetual military readiness. Outside forces shall stampede headfirst into our impenetrable defences, then crumble under the weight of our military might.
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Most Noble Druzhina
Though the importance of the Druzhina as a part of the military cannot be understated, they have garnered a kind of public respect that makes them perfect for a formal role as police during peacetime. Their leadership will integrate and take over the role of Chiropterran auxiliaries in order to create a force of the size required to police our great nation.
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The Second Founding
After their defeat, the Imperial Legions have existed under a cloud of shame. But our victory was the will of The Nightmare, and will result in greater glories than ever before. We shall formally refound the legions, removing the shame of defeat and affirming their eternal loyalty to Empress, country, and Tsaritsa!
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Millennia Of Wars
There is no country in the world with more accumulated military tradition than Chiropterra. We should make use of their expertise to perfect our doctrines.
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Bloom Of Change
In addition to their experience, the Chiropterrans had among their ranks some of the world's most innovative generals. We should promote these forward-thinkers to our high command so that they can guide us into a new generation of warfare.
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The Second Imperial Army
Rejoice! The Imperial Army has been restored, stronger and more faithful than ever. With the Nightmare's blessing and the Tsaritsa's guidance, we cannot fail!
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Severyanian Imperial Army icon Severyanian Imperial Army
In the wake of our prosperous unification, the Tsaritsa has declared the formation of the Severyanian Imperial Army, comprised of equal parts Chiropterran legions and her previous warlord army. They shall be unstoppable.
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Warmistress Of The Imperial Legions
The position of Warmaster shall be reinstated, with Tsaritsa Alesia occupying that illustrious post by unanimous consent of the legion commanders. From now on however, that position will be held for life.
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Oath To Tsaritsa
"I believe in Nightmare Moon, sacred and eternal. I believe in Tsaritsa Alesia, long may she reign. I swear upon my blood and my faith to serve the Tsaritsa in all things, to be her shield, her sword, her instrument as she is the holy instrument of The Nightmare's will. This oath shall bind me until my death, and my service shall be my reward." -From the Oath of the Novaya Severyanian Legionnaire |
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Our Sovereign Mother
Alesia is, beyond the head of state, the mother of our people. As any mother would, she knows what is best for her children and for her country. We place our faith in her as her loyal subjects and faithful servants as she continues to foster our young nation.
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Nightmare's With Us!
If the faithful should find themselves outnumbered and cut off, they will still have their faith. That faith will send them charging forth, either to the other side of the enemy's lines or into The Nightmare's embrace.
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Severyanian Imperial Army icon Severyanian Imperial Army
Dedication, effective organisation and incredible discipline are the defining qualities of our glorious armed forces. The Severyanian Imperial Army shall be unmatched in efficacy and splendour.
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Much Needed Upgrades
Our soldiers need far better weapons than they have used thus far. For that, we must make the massive military-scientific base of Chiropterra into the core of our research apparatus, rather than the paltry facilities available in Tobuck.
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Tools Of Infantrymare
The infantry will always be the backbone of the Imperial Army. We should focus our efforts on providing them the finest equipment, so that they will never fail in their duties to Nightmare and Tsaritsa.
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Severyanian Innovators
Heretical as they are, the blasted communists are years ahead of us in tank and aircraft design. Some of the White Exiles who have recently arrived claim to have "acquired" certain blueprints of the latest Severyanian designs. We should fund their proposals to build our own variants of these war machines.
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Imperial Curative Sciences Faculty
The LMRD was a ghastly organization, but that was because they lacked the Tsaritsa's guidance and spent their time on mad side-projects. By adopting a more pragmatic, results-oriented approach, the new Imperial Curative Sciences Faculty can redeem these astray scientists by having them research projects of genuine use to the Tsaritsa.
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Imperial Curative Sciences Faculty icon Imperial Curative Sciences Faculty
The Tsaritsa has seen fit to create a group of researchers and a facility in which she may observe their work. Though esoteric and expensive, their studies do occasionally yield fascinating results.
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Natural Borders
The Chiropterran expansion plans were flawed, but only because of their lack of the Tsaritsa's guidance, rather than their intent. We will prepare a series of conquests to bring our neighbours into the fold, bringing much needed order to this chaotic land.
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Protectorate Of Zamivgazal
We will establish a new protectorate in Warzena, named the Protectorate of Zamivgazal, to integrate these lands into our structure of governance. Warzenans who prove themselves loyal and adapt to the Novaya Severyanian ethos will form the basis for a new nobility in the Protectorate.
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Flow Of Trade
Once, there was rich trade along the rivers of Warzena, but the loss of Tobuck and the diplomatic crisis with Zarantia dried up that trade. Now under the Tsaritsa's watchful eye, trade can once again flow along these rivers, with the addition of Chiropterran goods which they once witheld from the locals.
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Drive Them To Sea
There can be only one great power in these lands, and so long as the Hippogriffs have a clawhold on the mainland our dominance will never be assured. The task ahead seems daunting, but with the Tsaritsa's guidance and the Nightmare's blessing, we cannot fail!
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Award Zirta
Out of the districts of Zumidia, Zirta is proving the easiest to administer due to its relatively rural, conservative population and its close proximity to our previous conquests. We will name it the County of Zirta, and award it to a loyal vassal.
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The Grand Dockyards
In order to properly compete with the hippogriffs, we must dramatically expand our dockyards and commission a vast fleet of innovative new vessels. Soon they will no longer be the sole power in North Zebrican waters...
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Battleship Ponymkin
The Tsaritsa has approved the secret construction of the largest, most powerful battleship the world has ever seen: the Battleship Ponymkin. Soon all will stand in awe at our might.
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Long-Seas Submarines
We have commissioned a new fleet of twelve top-of-the-line submarines to harass and drain the trade routes of our enemies.
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Shizra Confederation
The Zarantians are known as an ungovernable people, but that is not so. Their confederal model can be coopted with a few promises and a few bribes to the right zebras, so long as we do not expect them to show more loyalty than simply paying their admittedly-low taxes and fighting in our armies.
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Imperial Caravan Trust
We will grant trans-Zebharan trading privileges to select loyal merchants. With the infrastructure of our Realm supporting them, soon they will bring back great wealth to our nation.
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Trans-Zebrahan Trade icon Trans-Zebrahan Trade
There is always something to be gained in trade networks. We have established posts and caravans in the Zebhara with the sole intent of buying and selling goods to further fill the state coffers.
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Imperial Yasani
Zarantians have a strong mercenary tradition and a long history of nomadism. By recruiting select Zarantian tribes to serve as mobile border patrol units, affording them extra pay and the right to wear distinctive culturally-inspired uniforms, we can get a rapid-response force capable of bringing the most distant frontiers off our realm to heel.
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Abashanyye Yasani icon Abashanyye Yasani
Nopony wants to look outside and see the Abashanyye Yasani walking the streets. Their tribalistic mannerisms and endless loyalty to the Tsaritsa and the Nightmare make them a terrifying force and one that is immensely effective at quelling dissent.
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Fidelity
Every subject of our realm must be true to their Tsaritsa, to their homeland, and to its traditions. It is only through a strict Fidelity to these things that a nation remains strong and free of decadence.
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Territories Of Old Order
Chiropterra is a proud and mighty land, with its own traditions of governance built up over a millennium of struggle and sacrifice. We will integrate it into our tsardom as the Realm of Chiropterra, and while there is much to be done to smooth out the contradictions in Chiropterra, we shall endeavour to leave as much of that venerable state intact as possible.
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Ruins Of Late Republic
The Republic of Tobuck was a wretched place, and not only because it was a republic. But against all odds, its denizens pulled through and won what was supposed to be an impossible victory. We will integrate them into our tsardom as the Grand Duchy of Tobuck, forever honoured as the people who delivered our Tsaritsa to her throne.
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Her Imperial Sovereign's Lands
The Tsaritsa's rule extends not only to the people of Novaya Severyana, but to the soil as well. We will not collectivize as the red scum do, nor guarantee private property as the snivelling Harmonists do. All land in the Grand Duchy of Tobuck and the Realm of Chiropterra shall be legally owned by Tsaritsa Alesia, to be held and used by her assent.
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The Tsaritsa's Hoof
The Nightmare's Hoof was one of the finest, if not the finest spy agency in the world. We should find the agents of this noble institution and recruit them back into the fold, so that the enemies of the Tsaritsa will never be able to keep secrets from her.
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Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
The expansion of the secret service has provided us with more resources with which we may exert our influence over other nations and maintain order in our own.
Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
The expansion of the secret service has provided us with more resources with which we may exert our influence over other nations and maintain order in our own.
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On Foreign Mansions
The Tsaritsa's Hoof should focus its efforts on foreign intelligence, as the Nightmare's Hoof did before it. This will give us an edge in any future conflicts, whether against our neighbours or against the communist worms occupying Severyana.
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Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
With the Tsaritsa's blessing we have dedicated further material towards foreign espionage. Our invisible hoof guides the world around us in ways that other our enemies may only dream of.
Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
With the Tsaritsa's blessing we have dedicated further material towards foreign espionage. Our invisible hoof guides the world around us in ways that other our enemies may only dream of.
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On Home Streets
The Tsaritsa's Hoof should focus its efforts on domestic surveillance. That way it can function as a powerful tool to root out corruption, dissent, and all other things which would weaken the state and the reign of the Tsaritsa.
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Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
With the Tsaritsa's blessing we have dedicated further material towards domestic security measures against the influence of foreign powers. Our vast and impregnable counterintelligence network provides the nation with a kind of protection that is seldom seen in the modern world.
Agents Of Tsaritsa icon Agents Of Tsaritsa
With the Tsaritsa's blessing we have dedicated further material towards domestic security measures against the influence of foreign powers. Our vast and impregnable counterintelligence network provides the nation with a kind of protection that is seldom seen in the modern world.
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Alesia Pravda
Tsaritsa Alesia has introduced a new code of laws to rationalize, streamline, and simplify the complex legal codes which have accumulated over the last milennium in Chiropterra, as well as bringing the once-lawless Grand Duchy of Tobuck in line with the standards of law and order of our realm.
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 Laws Of Alesia
The combined law of Tobuck and Chiropterra was, to put it bluntly, a mess. The Tsaritsa has simplified and re-ratifying both texts into one comprehensible document for our home away from home. Now she is the ultimate authority on law and order, the supreme justice of the realm.
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Issue Of Labourers
The Chiropterran Labourers do not fall neatly into our societal structure. Recognising this, the Tsaritsa now deliberates over what is to be done with this misbegotten caste of workers.
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The New Homeland
Despite our differences, the Tsaritsa has seen it fit to induct members of the Chiropterran elite into her court. Their experience in economic centralism and social engineering on a mass scale make them uniquely qualified for our new administration.
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Autocracy
Ultimate temporal authority must be invested in a single ruler, and it is irrevocable save by the decree of the Nightmare Herself. The great pyramid of authority must have a summit, and that summit must be a single autocrat, for a divided state cannot stand.
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Severyanian Absolutism icon Severyanian Absolutism
The authority of the Tsaritsa is absolute and unquestionable. She is our ruler, blessed by the Nightmare; nopony else can possibly challenge her power.
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The Old Severyana
Thus far the expatriates from Severyana have proven themselves invaluable in the construction of the new administration. It is only fitting that they should be rewarded for their marvellous work and that we should further expand the repatriation program in order to facilitate future expansions of the state.
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Elements Of Imperialism
While the Equestrian Elements of Harmony are partially responsible for weakening Severyana and leaving it open to communism, the fundamental idea of enumerating a set of virtues as guiding principles for the state is a good one. We will enumerate our own set of "Elements," to act as the moral guides for the Tsaritsa's government.
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Element Of Order
The Element of Order refers to the fundamental value in obeying your superiors, following orders, and respecting the hierarchies you live under. It is distinct from the Equestrian Element of Loyalty because it does not orient itself around on personal connections, but around strict duties.
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Element Of Will
The Element of Will refers to the virtue to be found in imposing your will upon the world, and therefore lends itself naturally to the captains of industry as well as the high officials of state.
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Charter Of Corporatives
Whilst incredibly efficient, the economic model that the Chiropterrans have made extensive use of is not entirely appropriate for the subjects of the Tsaritsa. Much of the state-controlled industry shall be split between existing corporations with the intent to decentralise, if only slightly, the stratocratic methods of our new citizens.
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State Monopolies icon State Monopolies
Though the state may have delegated some economic responsibilities to the nobility and other members of court, we shall ourselves acquire some industries using the Tsaritsa's coffers in order to ensure that certain crucial areas of the economy remain in trusted hooves.
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Arms For The Empire
We will continue the Chiropterran policy of manufacturing only such consumer goods as are absolutely necessary. The bulk of our industry shall go towards supplying the legions.
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Products For The Subjects
Our Tobuckian subjects are not used to the austere life the Chiropterran legionnaires lived. Accordingly, we will use some of our industry to manufacture consumer goods for our subjects to keep them happy, well-fed and prosperous.
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Element Of Honour
The Element of Honour refers to upholding the duties and dignity of one's station with upright zeal. It differs from the Element of Honesty in that the meaning of Honour is heavily dependent on your social station: the Honour of the labourer is to work, while the Honour of the soldier is to fight, and the Honour of the Tsaritsa is to rule.
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Organisation Of Moon Rangers
Chiropterran youth are largely left to their own devices, their parents and local youth programs entrusted to instill good values in them. While this worked well when Chiropterra was a thousand year old stratocracy, given recent cultural changes it would be best to centralize these youth programs to ensure they inculcate not only faith in The Nightmare, but also a zealous devotion to the Tsaritsa.
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Element Of Authority
The Element of Authority refers to the central importance of leaders to recognize their own right to lead, granted by the Tsaritsa, and not to shy away from doing what it takes to maintain proper hierarchy and respect for superiors.
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Faithful Curriculum
Our school curricula must teach the true history of our tsardom: from the glory of old Severyana, to the fall at the hooves of the sun and the communists, to the parallel exiles of the Nightmare's Legions and the Tsaritsa herself, to the glorious present and the bright future.
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Imperial Diplomas
We will standardise our higher education program, collecting the qualifications of our realm's best and brightest into a system of imperial diplomas. This will streamline scientific research significantly.
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Death To Marksism!
There was one pony in history more evil than the usurper Celestia. Her name was Caramel Marks. Not only does her doctrine deny the Nightmare's right to rule, it denies monarchy itself and seeks to destroy all the noble traditions of this world. Marksists are anathema, and there is no higher honour than to destroy the red devils.
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Severyanian Language Act
We will fund new courses to teach Severyanian in our schools, with those who have completed Severyanian courses given a competitive edge in attaining promotions in the government and military.
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Ranks Of Nobility
Tsaritsa Alesia has ordered a census of the noble families of Chiropterra, such that the accumulated privileges and duties of the last thousand years can be collected, defined, and standardized into a clear ranking scheme.
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Traditional Social Order
For all the laudable discipline of their military hierarchy, Chiropterran civil society is distressingly egalitarian. Other than a few aristocratic families whose role is mainly honourary, the faithful are largely treated as equals. We must rectify this situation by codifying hereditary social castes with distinct rights and responsibilites, all working for the glory of The Nightmare and the Tsaritsa.
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True Social Order icon True Social Order
A newly entrenched and rigid social structure perpetuates the hierarchical nature of the Tsaritsa's regime; she, at the apex of the pyramid, may not be challenged in her authority. Social mobility is almost non-existent, which should keep the lowest denomination of society in their place.
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Love Of Severyana
Severyanian culture was a magnificent thing, blending together elegance and austerity, form and function, bombast and tranquility. That was before the usurper Celestia diluted it and the communist iconoclasts destroyed it. And yet it shall be again: we shall organize festivals and holidays to inculcate in our people a love of Severyana's traditions and beauty.
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Old Severyanian Valour icon Old Severyanian Valour
The large number of exiles that have committed themselves to our nation and to Alesia's administration include more than just prior nobility. Soldiers, citizens and other expatriates have returned to serve the state and particularly the army. All in their number shall not be wasted.
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Severyana Above All!
Through hard work and careful social engineering, we have brought back Severyanian culture from the brink of extinction. Though the communists would see it slain, we have brought Severyanian traditions back, stronger than ever!
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Reborn Severyana icon Reborn Severyana
And so it is that an ancient state and social order has been restored. It is reborn not in its original place or form, but in a new and more appropriate manner as necessary for our way of life; new and yet old, not forgotten but evolved.
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Spirit of
Alexander Snezhinsky In honour of our glorious ancestor, we will raise two new "Snezhinskaya" divisions of Druzhina from the former legionnaires of mighty Chiropterra.
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Her Will Be Done
As The Nightmare's chosen, Tsaritsa Alesia rules through divine right. Her word is the law of the land. Her every order shall be understood as the will of the realm, to be followed as unquestioningly as if The Nightmare Herself had willed it.
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My Snezhnograd
Ursagrad occupies a key position between the Chiropterran Realm and the Grand Duchy of Tobuck, and its history as being founded by the Severyanian Ursa Legion would reinforce that aspect of our Tsardom's character. Many inhabitants even speak an ancient dialect of Severyanian. Tsaritsa Alesia shall make Ursagrad her capital, renamed in honour of her glorious ancestor Alexander Snezhinsky.
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Arts Of The Court
Tsaritsa Alesia does not hoard the wealth of the realm as Griffon kings do. She has taken it upon herself to uplift a new generation of patriotic artists with her patronage, so that the splendour of Novaya Severyana may be reflected in works of transcendent beauty.
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Severyanian Absolutism icon Severyanian Absolutism
It is expected of all nobility that they should uphold the cultural heritage of our nation and build upon it. The Tsaritsa therefore has personally sponsored a large number of projects ranging from festivals to art exhibitions and the court is starting to copy her.
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Through Her Example
Tsaritsa Alesia has no tolerance for decadence or waste. While her palace shall be grand, its decorations shall be strictly devotional, and she herself shall be clad in an austere uniform at all times. Through her example, our subjects will learn to stay clear of the wastrel's vices.
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Severyanian Absolutism icon Severyanian Absolutism
It is expected of all nobility that they should uphold their part of the social fabric by making their responsibilities known and seen by the lower classes. The Tsaritsa now works occasionally in the public eye on projects that she has commissioned and the court is starting to copy her.
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Court Of Stars
The Tsaritsa will set up a grand throneroom, where she will hold a magnificent court that one day will beggar even that of the usurper Celestia. Foreign dignitaries and Novaya Severyanian nobles alike will be in awe of the Court of Stars.
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Tsaritsy Polya
We will develop the fertile lands around our palace as the personal demesne of the Tsaritsa. It will provide for her vast household, as well as covering a significant portion of the expenses of state.
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Grand Winter Gala
The tsars of Old Severyana would host great galas on the longest night of the year. They would invite all the nobles and a few lucky commoners to their palaces, where they would put aside their differences and celebrate the beauty of winter and of the night. We shall revive this tradition, and invite the nobles of Chiropterra to pay homage to the Tsaritsa and the Nightmare.
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Rights Of Commoners
Communist filth claim that by enforcing a class system we are guaranteeing poverty. Like everything else they say, this is a lie. The commoners shall be cared for, and so long as they fulfill their duties, they need never know hunger.
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Duties Of Aristocracy
In Griffonia, perhaps, or under the usurper Celestia, the aristocracy are lazy layabouts sucking the bloated corpse of the state. Not in old Severyana, not in Chiropterra, and not in Novaya Severyana. The aristocracy will have important martial duties to fulfill, with the lesser gentry fighting in the Legions and the higher nobles using their wealth to support the army.
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Severyanian Absolutism icon Severyanian Absolutism
The army is and has always been the institution of the state in which nobles may prove their worth to the people. Victories bring promotion and fame whilst their war poetry never fails to beautifully represent our revanchism and eventual victory.
Severyanian Absolutism icon Severyanian Absolutism
The army is and has always been the institution of the state in which nobles may prove their worth to the people. Victories bring promotion and fame whilst they prove their dedication to our citizens in battle.
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Bureaucracy Of The Tsardom
We will extend our bureaucracy to govern every portion of our realm, to ensure that all proceeds according to the will of the Nightmare and the command of the Tsaritsa.
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Severyana Has Endured!
Against all odds we have not only preserved what we once thought lost in Severyana, but we have revived it in the most glorious fashion. The light of our homeland burns bright, fuelled anew by our revanchism and loyalty to the Tsaritsa and the Nightmare!
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Reborn Severyana icon Reborn Severyana
The perfect synthesis is now complete. The old order has been reborn and with it arises our Tsaritsa and the fusion of two great cultures, with the blessing of the Nightmare. The road ahead is long, but we shall endure for a brighter future under one ruler and one goddess.
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Perfect Synthesis
In spite of the great challenges we have faced, there now exists a unqiue and unbreakable bond between Chiropterran and Severyanian culture and society. Though there is much left to be done, the Tsaritsa's loyal subjects will never again consider themselves separate; we have achieved an ideal unlike any other.
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Army Of The Republic
Tobuck was never really meant to act as a real country but here we are. We have nothing but bodyguards, mercenaries and scared conscripts next to a mish-mash of guns and not always assorted ammunition. Time to make an army out of it. But we'll manage. How hard can it all really be?
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 Tobuck Armed Forces
The republic needs a real army if it wishes to survive the coming turbulence and the warmongering of outsiders. If our great city and state is to survive, then it will need more than the decrepit warlords and mercenary bands; it will need a fighting force worthy of its many enemies.
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War College Of Tobuck
Well. Since we no longer rely on mercenaries and shall we say decentralized forces, we need to learn and teach how to maintain and organize an army. Now. We can't afford to go slow and meticulously build a proud and long-standing officer corp tradition. Time for some crash courses!
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 War College
It's not a centuries-old military tradition of experienced leadership and decentralised command, but it it's better than a rag-tag bunch of mercenaries telling us what to do and how to do it. There's nothing like a crash course on strategy and tactics to fill the ranks of any high command!
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Strength Through Quality
When in war, you need to learn what your strengths and vulnerabilities are. So while we are not that small of a country, we will be outnumbered. However, by focusing on training a good officer corps, we can make sure that our proficiencies in weaponry are used in the most efficient way possible. No waste of bullets or ponies!
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Fill The Ranks
When outnumbered, the best bet is to try and even the score. So there are more of them than there are of us but by the transitive properties of us knowing how to get our hooves on a lot of guns and ammos, we should be able to make sure that we kill enough of them so that we can take them! That's math. Who ever said that war was hard?
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War Can Be Magic Too!
Northern Zebrica is hardly a center of magical knowledge but we do have unicorns. Now granted, very few of them have even shown an inkling towards violence and normally, that would be good. However, we'll need to teach them to go from magical cake making to battlefield shield generation if we want to get an edge in the trenches.
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Radio R&D
Our enemies have had years to prepare for an invasion and they'll have a slew of tactics to take us on. So we need to establish clear and excellent lines of communication for our units if we want to be able to adapt quickly and safely! Lucky for us, our smuggler friends know a thing or two about radio and encrypted communications!
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Commission New Battle Rifle
Now here's a conundrum, how do gun runners arm a standardized army? Well the answer is that it's a nightmare. You need factories, ammo, a supply line and all of it needs to be efficient with a much lower profit margin. But we made our bed and we need modern rifles if we want to kill whoever wants to lay in that bloody bed!
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Proud Foals Of
The Republic It was a difficult endeavour but we've never been afraid of difficulties. Now, a new generation of ponies is entering the barracks of the Republican Army of Tobuck and what they are finding isn't a slapped-together mess anymore. The era of warlords is well and truly over. Now stands an army, proud and strong!
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Tobuck Armed Forces
The republic needs a real army if it wishes to survive the coming turbulence and the warmongering of outsiders. we have developed far past needing the decrepit warlords and mercenary bands of old; we now have a fighting force worthy of our many enemies.
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In Service Of The Republic
With the warlords gone, we need to build up the Republican Guard and quickly. But more importantly, we need sane and loyal ponies to lead it. We're going to need to do a whole lot of performance review to find somepony capable in that sorry lot of an army. I mean, we are looking for the best of the best! Which is still a low bar here.
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Hire Griffonian Instructors
When it comes to war, you can never go wrong with hiring some Griffonian veterans. That continent has been in turmoil ever since somegriff lost a trinket and Kemerskai broke everything. Some of them must surely be interested in working in a warmer climate for some exceptional pay. Just make sure the other officers don't learn how much.
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War College
It's not a centuries-old military tradition of experienced leadership and decentralised command, but it it's better than a rag-tag bunch of mercenaries telling us what to do and how to do it. There's nothing like a little foreign assistance and crash course on strategy to fill the ranks of any high command!
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Rapid-Response Militia
Without mentioning the internal risks to the republic neither Zarantia, Warzena nor Chiropterra can be described as being thrilled with our continued existence. With such angry neighbours, we need help. Let's set up local teams of minuteponies with some basic training and equipment to hold off the enemy until the army can arrive to even the odds.
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Militia Battle Order X1
The minuteponies can only do so much and so we need to accept that they'll fold if the army is delayed in any way. So let's work with that knowledge. Rather than sell an idea of fighting to the death to simple citizens, we'll instruct them to disperse before it's too late, disturb enemy movements and support refugees so as to not clog the roads and bridges.
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Defence Plan X1
Though not a defensive strategy in and of itself, X1 is an incredibly important tool for instructing the wider population over how to protect themselves and passively assist the military in times of war. It's not perfect, but it'll do a lot more than most folks give such plans credit for.
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Central Army HQ
The entire Republic rests upon a single center of command. If Tobuck falls, there is no hope of falling back. Therefore, our entire military doctrine must be to delay, stop and destroy anything that is on its way towards the capital.
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Shovel In Every Hoof
They say that there are two kinds of ponies: those who dig and those who have a gun. What they forget is that there's a third kind of pony: the one who pays. So you get both a shovel and a gun and if you want to live, you better dig those trenches like there's no tomorrow! We're not running a playground here!
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Special-Engineer Courses
It turns out that simply digging trenches is not as easy as it sounds like. There's a whole art in standardizing them and making them fit for combat, housing and logistical support. We better start selecting a few lucky ponies who will get the prized honor of supervising others doing the digging.
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Engineer Companies: Entrenchment: +2 Casualty Trickleback: +5% Defence on Forts: +10%
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Fortress-Republic
Tobuck was never in the spot of defending itself and it shows. We won't be safe without some massive investment into our infrastructure. We need military depots, casemates, forts in any strategic positions and most importantly, the means of moving our troops and equipment around quickly and efficiently.
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Killzone Tactics
With our limited supply of soldiers, we will have holes in our lines but we can transform this weakness into a strength by drawing our enemies in less defended open fields where we can blaze them from our stronger positions and then mop them up using our few mobile units.
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Defence is the best way in which to protect any nation, big or small. We must embrace an utterly defensive strategy if we wish to weather the approaching storm without incurring terrible losses. Tobuck shall be a fortress with impenetrable mettle and emplacements!
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Impenetrable Defence
We have a solid basis but we need to do more if we want to have any chance of withholding a major offensive. Send concrete to the trenches. Plant landmines in the killzones. Improve coordination between the artillery and the field engineers. Make every inch of terrain a Tartarus to go through! The line must hold!
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None Shall Pass
Defence is the best way in which to protect any nation, big or small. We must embrace an utterly defensive strategy if we wish to weather the approaching storm without incurring terrible losses. Tobuck is now a fortress with impenetrable mettle and emplacements!
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Battlefield Destruction
The Republic was born in a pile of guns surrounded by ponies who knew how to use them. This is where we came from and this will be how we prevail through the worst of storms! More guns. More firepower. And make sure they'll only pry them from our cold dead hooves!
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Discard The Bombards
Too many of our soldiers are still accustomed to old artillery pieces better suited for a museum than for the battlefield. It's partly on us as Pea Shooter ordered the best cannons to be sold internationally. Well, that's over. Soldiers? Forget about blackpowder, smoke and cannonballs. Meet the shell and the howitzer. Ain't they a beauty?
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Pierce All Armour
The tank is all the range nowadays. It'll be a long time for us to have the industry to produce them reliably for domestic use. However we can learn how to penetrate them. And if we do, that's where we'll be happy to be a small country. There'll be no going around for them. So let's wreck some armor!
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Explosive Forecast
A good cannon can hit a target and kill it. A better cannon will hit multiple targets at once and make sure that they're either dead or unfit for combat. And that my friends is how a small country negates the power of demographics. Hey, you! I hope you brought an umbrella!
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 Steel and Nickel Rain
Artillery is the backbone of any modern military and is perhaps the single most important facet of defensive strategy beyond that. We will even the odds with our fire support and make sure that our enemies rue the day that they decided to cross unlawfully into our sovereign lands!
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Chemical Deterrence
At some point in time, in a wretched place, the very worst of matchmakers had the idea of bringing chemistry and ballistics together. However, in Tobuck, we've learned to make the best out of the worst and we'll be damned if we're not making good use of anything that makes our guns deadlier. Now, carry those barrels with care.
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Command Power Cost: - Base cost: 0.25 (each for 1 battalion) Duration: 7 days Cooldown: 20 days Division Attrition: +25.0% Unit Upkeep: +25% Add following effects to the armies for 4 days - Offense: 50.0% - Defense: 75.0% - Breakthrough: 5.0% - Organization Damage Taken: 100.0% - Strength Damage Taken: 60.0%
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Warlords Of Tobuck
Hey, warlords aren't so bad. Keep 'em paid, keep 'em armed, and they'll fight for anycreature, even a crook like Vasile. Pea's problem was he was a cheapskate who paid them all ad hoc and never signed a decent contract. That won't be an issue for us.
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 Free Forces Of Tobuck
Warlords aren't as bad as most seem to think they are. Keep them paid, fed and decently equipped and they're just as effective if not moreso than any contemporary force; giving them primacy in our broader strategy holds only great promise for Tobuck. Who doesn't love a charismatic merc?
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Relentless Pursuit
A decentralised mercenary force can move as fast as tartarus if given the right incentives. No need for elaborate chains of command, just offer a bonus to the first ones to the fight, and to any lower-level officer who shows daring and initiative. Boom. Instant blitzkrieg.
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State Military-Industrial Complex
We need some proper factories if we're gonna make all this equipment. Yes, it'll be expensive, but absolutely nothing has a higher long-term profit margin than weapons.
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Faster Than Anypony
You know what's faster than a speeding pegasus? A speeding truck. Let's motorize as much of our army as we can. It'll let 'em maneuver faster it'll let 'em carry more gear, and it'll let 'em carry off more loot once the fighting is done. So long as they give us a cut for the truck...
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Protect The Engines
Bullets and gasoline don't mix. Fortunately, we have a lot of scrap metal and a lot of ponies who'd be willing to do some dubiously-safe welding work for a quick buck. Who said making armoured vehicles was hard?
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Leave 'em In Dust!
Our mercenaries have really taken to these trucks! They've given them names, spraypainted all sorts of things on them, and upgunned them well beyond the bounds of common sense. Firepower, mobility, and a symbol to rally around: what's not to love?
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 Nitro Tactics
Trucks are incredible and precious vehicles, made no less valuable by the numerous and varied decorations that our soldiers have a tendency to give them. As our strategy develops, the common usage and continued development of mobile warfare has encouraged a proliferation of effective techniques both in production and on the battlefield.
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Hire The Gryphon Company
There's armoured vehicles, and then there's proper armour. For that, we gotta pay. Fortunately, Vasile has some contacts in Griffonia who have some proper hardware. Let's see if the bats and their fancy training can get through this...
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Lust For Loot
If there's one thing Tobuck has a limitless supply of, it's greed. They've all seen how rich you can get off scavenging and gun-running, so if we give them the cheapest guns we can find and then promise to let them pick their foes (and their friends!) clean, we'll barely have to pay 'em!
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Locked And Loaded
So what if Pea Shooter sold most of the Storm King's old guns? Who needs 'em? I heard you can put together a submachine gun out of piping and sheet metal in a backyard welding shop. Oh, fine, we'll also buy some rifles. What is Tobuck coming to that we have to import weapons?
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Everyone's A Mercenary
Can you hold a gun? Would you hold this one? Would you stand over there and shoot anypony who comes near for a few bits? Congrats, you're a mercenary! Who knew recruitment could be so simple?
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Drugs And Booze For All!
You mix some old-fashioned black powder into rum, that's pirate's brew. You mix some smokeless powder and cocaine, that's brown-brown. You drink some pirate's brew and snort some brown-brown, you'll be the most fearless pony alive!
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Allows the use of the Last Stand and Force Attack Command Abilities at a greatly reduced cost.
Improved Infantry and Magical Infantry Leg Infantry: Attack: +5% Defence: -5% Breakthrough: +5% Max Speed: +5% Supply Consumption: +10%
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What's Yours Is Mine!
We're declaring open season on the enemy's... everything. The promise of unrestricted plunder will attract more lowlifes and rabble to our army, and nothing's more dangerous than a low-life with a gun and a motive.
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 Merciless Deluge
There are few motivators as prolific as profit and the potential for immense personal gain. With the promise of plunder and loot in great quantities our army has grown immensely in recent weeks and will only continue to enlarge as the bounties increase.
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Endless Triumphs
Hired guns love being told they've done a good job. We'll festoon them with medals, shower them with booze, and pretty soon our army will have the best morale in Zebrica!
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Merciless Deluge
There are few motivators as prolific as profit and the potential for immense personal gain. With the promise of plunder and loot in great quantities our army has grown immensely in recent weeks and will only continue to enlarge as the bounties increase.
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The Warzenan Fellows
What's better than a mercenary band willing to work for you? A mercenary band with an infamous leader who's willing to work for you, that's what! This 'Captain Z' might need some time to adjust, but new blood is always welcome!
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Defense Skill: 3 Planning Skill: 1 Logistics Skill: 1 Traits: Mercenary Commander, Media Personality, Jungle Rat
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Grab All The Guns
There's more than enough guns still stashed in Tobuck to arm our forces, we just have to find them. Search the houses, order of the president. Search the sewers, the junkyards, search and grab every firearm and every bullet you can find!
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Knick-Knack Smiths
Mercenaries love their weapons, and they love personalising and customising them. Some spend so much time on their weapons, they become better gunsmiths than the actual gunsmiths! We should offer these fellows new jobs, away from the front lines, making weapons for their old squadmates.
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Grab Some Vehicles
We've got cutpurses, we've got congriffs, we've got bandits, and soon enough we'll have carjackers too! We'll send our troops out to "acquire" some vehicles, doesn't matter the condition, and refurbish them into supply trucks and troop transports.
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Organised Scavenging
Why make when you can take? We will gather the gunsmithing gurus of the mercenary bands together, and create a set of manuals on how best to scavenge and refurbish captured equipment, whether you got it from the enemy or a scrapheap or your own grandmother.
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Grab'n Use
There's nothing quite as necessary to a fighting force as a soldier and their rifle but we have little capacity to produce the required equipment as of yet. Instead our troops have received detailed insight on weapon repair and repurposing to negate any potential losses by taking and repairing whatever they can find.
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All-Mercenaries Command
Our troops are enthusiastic, but it takes more than enthusiasm to win wars. We'll have to organize them into a centralized command structure if we want to pull of anything but the most rudimentary of operations.
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 Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. So far it seems that the various semi-professional officers are getting along very well.
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Specify Payment
We have a lot of mercenary contracts, and the last thing we want is to accidentally break one of them through carelessness. That's how you get shot. We'll gather together the bookkeepers of the republic's bureaucracy and some of our old money launderers to keep track of all these contracts, making sure our payments are on-time and dependable.
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Enlist Now To The Free Forces!
Why die for patriotism when you can die for money? Okay, that's a bad way of putting it, but it's the core of our sales pitch. Soldiers of more legitimate states struggle to get by and have to follow rigid discipline. In Tobuck, you get all the benefits of going bandit without anycreature calling you a bandit! Not to your face at least.
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Shared Tales And Pains
If there is one thing that can be garnered from pain and suffering, it is how to avoid experiencing it a second time. We can learn a lot from our soldiers and their commanding officers, and so we should if we want to ensure they don't all die to more conventional armies.
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Bring Old Units Up-To-Date
Whilst our current guns are good enough, they can be better. Why not figure out how these new weapons work and then make them ourselves, or use their parts to improve our stockpiles? better guns means a cleaner payday after all!
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Hire The Tefe-Band
Mountain specialists? Well, Tobuck doesn't have many mountains... Ah well, they'll probably be useful for something in the future; let's hire them and get what expertise we can!
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Hills: Attack: +5% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Marines: Hills: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Mountaineers: Hills: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Paratroopers: Hills: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10%
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
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Hire The Zhevestes
Jungle runners will certainly have their uses in the... The very expansive jungles of Tobuck. Hmm. Well, guerrilla warfare experts are always welcome here; let's bring them into our big mercenary family!
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Jungle: Attack: +5% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Marines: Jungle: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Mountain Infantry: Jungle: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Paratroopers: Jungle: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Pegasi: Jungle: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10%
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
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Hire The Zodh Duners
Now, desert raiders are going to really help us out. Frankly it's incredible that we hadn't hired creatures with skills already, but there's no time like the present to finally plug a hole in our forces' capabilities!
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Desert: Attack: +5% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Marines: Desert: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Mountain Infantry: Desert: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Paratroopers: Desert: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10% Pegasi: Desert: Attack: +10% Defence: +10% Movement: +10%
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
Mercenary Commander Assembly
In spite of the typical mercenary policy of independent operations, some level of coordination is required if we wish to make sure that organisational integrity is maintained during campaigns. Recently they have begun sharing ideas on combat in more extreme terrain and improving their skills in the process, quickly discovering and developing new strategies for use in mountains, jungles and deserts in particular.
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The Rough And
Scarred Scum What we lack in professionalism we make up for in experience and our soldiers have the scars to prove just how much they've seen and done. Our bands are mighty regiments of battle-hardened soldiers, inspiring fear in their enemies with their brutality and discipline.
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 Free Forces of Tobuck
Warlords aren't as bad as most seem to think they are. Keep them paid, fed and decently equipped and they're just as effective if not moreso than any contemporary force; giving them primacy in our broader strategy holds only great promise for Tobuck. Everyone loves a charismatic merc!
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First Air-Platoon
Just because Tobuck was known for having lots of guns doesn't mean that we can't try to do other things with them! If we can find some planes and tape our guns to them, suddenly we'll have a real airforce!
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Battles In The Clouds
With our fledgling airforce, it is important that we train our pilots to choose their battles. Prioritize picking off the weaker enemy aircraft and avoiding the line of fire from stronger ones, and not only will they live to see another day, but they'll get better at completing their missions too!
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 Zone Control Tactics
By maintaining pockets of airborne superiority we can reliably oppose heavier aircraft whilst protecting our damaged fighters from potential further harm.
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Assault From Above
Shooting down to the ground is just as important as shooting at other planes. Our future CAS pilots must undergo some additional training in order for their duties to be performed in an acceptable manner.
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 Combat Bombardment Tactics
As any soldier well knows, air support can single-hoofedly win battles and wars. We have refined our airborne doctrines to enable greater efficiency in providing close air support to the troops, something that will no doubt be useful.
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Close-Air Support Designs
Of course, all the training in the world will do no good if there's no plane for our specialized pilots to fly. We've managed to scrounge up some blueprints to a basic support plane. With some study, maybe our engineers can build a better one in the future.
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Establish Additional Squadrons
Whilst it pains the treasury to spend money even at the worst of times, if we are to create an airforce from near-scratch then we must purchase planes to fill the ranks. At least we can probably get them on credit and barely notice a dent in the coffers!
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Green Bay Bomber Wing
Unfortunately for us, one of the things we may have to worry about is having our ports blockaded. Coincidentally, one of our engineers has come up with quite the solution: A new type of bomber designed specifically to destroy ships.
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Air Weapon Tactics
What luck! A former "laborer" from Chiropterra has approached us and claimed that she used to be one of the best pilots in Equestria of all places. She's asked for safe passage back to her homeland. [FROM.GetLeader] has agreed to do this, but in exchange, she will give some lessons to our pilots.
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Bomber Plane Designs
There's been a new development lately: According to one of our advisors, a huge focus of our neighbors has been on developing better and more devastating bombers. After hearing of this, [FROM.GetLeader] has ordered that we also focus on designing better bombers so that we do not get left behind.
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Aces of Northern Zebrica
Tobuck! Known for our supply of guns, but also now known for our... still fledgling air force! We've even begun to attract some aviation experts from other countries. We have come a long way in such a short time, but there's still much more to learn as we continue building a proper air force. At least our pilots can match the skill of our more developed neighbors.
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Zone Control Tactics
By maintaining pockets of airborne superiority we can reliably oppose heavier aircraft whilst protecting our damaged fighters from potential further harm. With the introduction of faster fighters, this strategy has developed into a hit-and-run strategy that dramatically increases chances of survival in any engagement.
Combat Bombardment Tactics
As any soldier well knows, air support can single-hoofedly win battles and wars. Our troops have become well used to the availability of close air support and can receive such at a moment's notice.
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State Aircraft Company
Surprisingly enough, a fledgling business devoted to aviation has popped up recently. Perhaps with some investment, we could convince them to help maintain our planes. Some of our aircraft have had some trouble holding themselves together mid-flight anyways.
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 Aviation Industries
What is an airforce without a proper industry to support it? A little dedicated production has gone a long way in reinforcing our steadily growing airfleet.
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R.A.D.A.R
Radios, communication of the future! And apparently great for getting an idea of what the enemy is up to, as well! Maybe we could get a few of these fancy new towers built around Tobuck if someone bothered to make some blueprints for them.
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Piers Of Tobuck
What do you mean our docks were only meant for trade? That's preposterous, the Storm King had used Tobuck as a weapons depot, it's only sensible that our shipyards be used for war as well.
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Open Maneuver Plans
It's especially important in naval warfare to know who is doing what since the stakes are so high at sea. A few classes for our aspiring seafarers should help keep them coordinated so that they can better navigate around and protect one another.
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 United Patrols
Though expensive, cruisers have proven to be an effective backbone upon which to build the rest of our navy. They serve as excellent convoy escorts and can even provide fire support to divisions fighting along the coast, something that has proven valuable in our local area.
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Beneath The Waves
Shooting your enemy from afar is preferable. Shooting them while they can't see you is better. If our sailors can keep both of these tactics in mind, we will surely come out victorious in any engagement!
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 Stalking Tactics
Submarines were the logical choice for a relatively cheap yet still effective navy. Whilst they cannot provide fire support, they can intercept enemy shipping and supplies which makes them equally as valuable in the greater strategy of war.
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Cadet Academy
It has come to our attention that very few of our seafarers actually possess the know-how to properly run a ship. Like it or not, they'll have to sit down and learn a few things if they want to sail the seas.
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Grand Naval Shipyards
As we build more and more ships, we've begun to attract some of our citizens who hadn't shown any interest in the seas until recently. If we give them a place to work and some lessons to go with it, we'll have some of the finest shipwrights in Zebrica, maybe even the world.
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 National Shipwrights
What is a navy without a proper network of dockyards and shipwrights to support it? A little dedicated production has gone a long way in reinforcing our steadily growing fleet of ships.
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Floating Fortress
As we make progress towards establishing our navy as a formidable force, the need for capital ships to spearhead them has become increasingly apparent. We don't expect to make many, but it would be an insult to our population if we didn't at least try.
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Small Ship Designs
Destroyers! They make up the bulk of most navies, and ours will be no exception. First though, we'll need to actually put together a decent design for one. Somewhat recently, a destroyer from Maregypt had wrecked itself near our coastline. Maybe we can study that.
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Submarine Hulls
Submarines! The silent killers of the sea. They're infamous for the amount of damage they can inflict upon bigger ships. It only makes sense that we should invest in them, seeing as some of our neighbors have larger navies than ours.
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High Seas Aircraft Deployment
Land-based airports have their uses, but mobile airports, ones that we can launch air raids from at nearly any location? Those can be incredibly useful. The fact that they can be heavily armored is a huge bonus. We still need to design them, of course.
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Rule The Waves
Tobuck! Known for our supply of guns, but also now known for our... still fledgling navy! We've come a long way in such a short time, but there's still more to learn and discover as we become a real player in the sea. At the very least, our sailors can go hoof-to-hoof with the very best from across the world.
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United Patrols
Though expensive, cruisers have proven to be an effective backbone upon which to build the rest of our navy. They serve as excellent convoy escorts and can even provide fire support to divisions fighting along the coast, something that has proven valuable in our local area thanks to their speed in redeployment.
Stalking Tactics
Submarines were the logical choice for a relatively cheap yet still effective navy. Whilst they cannot provide fire support, they can intercept enemy shipping and supplies which makes them equally as valuable in the greater strategy of war. Our experienced naval officers will have no problems making short work of whatever freight they get their hooves on.
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