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Formerly known as "CyberShy"
Carpe Diem tamen Memento Mori
Replying to the Ottoman fabrications:
Arabia did not join the "Axis", Arabia did not betray anyone. Arabia believes in freedom and peace and is fed up with the Russo-Ottoman aggression politics. They use an ancient conflict as an excuse to oppress nations, to deny their right to govern themselves, killing innocents and bringing destruction everywhere.
As a first act of protest we choose to cease any diplomatic ties with the Ottomans, including all tradees and open border treaty.
Mahoud A. Salam
Notice to All Nations:
I will be on extended assignment overseeing the trials of the War Criminals Camaxtli and Santa-Enya. Following this, I will be in charge of closing the Azteca matters. The Sultan has retitled me the Chief of Turkish Mexico, and given me final authority on these matters. Any concerns with regard to Turkish Mexico should be addressed to me.
In my absence, the Sutan has appointed a replacement, Kymlakar, to replace me as Public Relations Minister. I leave you in her capable hands.
In Memoriam... Remember the Alamo.
Aysecan, Chief of Turkish Mexico
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Note to Arabia:
Hello Mahoud, or Mr. Salam,
I'm Kymlakar, you can call me Kym for short. I know we will be great friends. Turkey is confused by what you just said to us. What fabrications are you talking about? Turkey never accused you of betraying anyone, or joining Axis or anything like that. Can you please let me know specifically what you have heard so I can address it properly? Arabia has always been good friends of Turkey and we want to keep it that way.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kym
Interview with one the last representatives of the Aztec Revoltionairy Committee.
"Mr. Aztlimaztli, you carry the name of a great Aztec tradition, does this help to keep on fighting for Aztec freedom?"
"Off course, my entire family has lived conform Aztec traditions, now these are being trampled by Ottomans, Russians and the like..
My heart cryes, but it is on fire.
Even more so as the Ottomans continue to make such flagrant propaganda. They have no respect for the truth whatsoever.
Still they claim they have captured Camaxtli, while we from the Revolutionairy comittee are still looking for him. We are convinced, and have prove they have captured one of his body doubles.."
"But sir, you hate Camaxtli, what do you care ?"
"Now an innocent man will be put on a show trial, and knowing the Turks, he will likely be killed. Meanwhile Camaxtli is still free."
He pauses, and sighs, then he continues..
"Furthermore they say that a man named Santa-Enya is guilty of all sorts of terrible crimes.
We have possession of all Aztec military files, and no such man exists.
Would also be silly, as only men of proper Aztec bloodlines,
thus with Aztec names, where allowed to enter the Aztec military.
This fabrication is so far fetched, and their spies are so badly informed that they come up with such a thing.."
He returns to his radio where the revolutionairies play this song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9IwL...eature=related
Last edited by Aztecs (DoE); October 20, 2011 at 14:53.
The Sexxstanbul
Where is Queen Jacqueline of France?
An age old mystery uncovered... - By the Editor
King Phillipe of France's first wife was of course the lovely Queen Jacqueline. She was last seen shortly after then-Dauphin Louis' wedding to Marie Claire, shortly after the infamous betrayal at Ekron Oasis. This is documented in Chapter 7, notice #128 of the great World history record.
However, later, when The Sexxstanbul first broke the story that Lady Aysecan was harbouring a secret love for the French King, and had just had her heart broken by him, rumors surfaced in the historical record (chapter 8, notice #46) that the King had a argument with a new Queen of France, Queen Dominique.
So the question this Editor has is, where did Queen Jacqueline go? Was the French Queen Murdered or just Quietly Replaced? What does King Louis have to say about the disappearance of his Mother? Surely there must be some explanation for why the mother of the King, loyal, proud Queen Jacqueline was replaced by some newer, younger model. The historical record reflects that King Phillipe and Queen Dominique were married for over 30 years, prior to Louis' coronation. So what happened to Jacqueline all this time? Was there some massive cover-up? Was King Louis a part of it?
Our sources have reported that the exile of King Louis was actually a cover story for his own personal investigation into the whereabouts of his mother, rather than despair over the loss of the french fleet to the Magnificent Martyr.
The Sexxstanbul will continue to investigate this most intriguing story...
Santa Enya Exposed!
stock prison photo- Courtesy of The Daily Turkey
In response to recent claims by the Azteca press, the Turkish court has hired experts in Azteca language to verify the identities of Santa Enya. Camaxtli has already been identified by dental records and handwriting experts, so his identity is beyond question. The Sexxstanbul has also accuired the services of a North American Accolyte who is fluent in Azteca, American and Turkish.
Our expert translator has determined what would be the correct Azteca pronounciation of the former General's infamous name. However, our readers will recall, that the coloquial Turkish pronounciation, "Santa-Enya", came from Suleiman the Magnificent's Caribbean-American guide "The Snake Man." We have learned that due to the "Snake Man's" accent, we were slightly mistaken about the correct pronounciation. The American pronounciation is "Saint Ana."
Apparently, the Azteca General is nicknamed after his illustrious sacred and sainted Mother. The General's Mother was a prominent Azteca Moon preistess whose name was "Anacaona", which loosely translates into "Ana", or "Enya" in American and Caribbean tongues. The legends of Saint Ana are well known in Azteca culture, including the famous "Miracle at St. Ana's" temple.
"Saint Ana" literally translates to "Omixochitl" in Azteca, but we have learned that the General's given name is actually "Xiuhcozcatl", which translates into "Antonio Lopez" in the American tongue. Therefore, out of respect to the Aztec people and their language, The Sexxstanbul will refer to "Santa-Enya" as Xiuhcozcatl from now on...
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The Daily Turkey
The Trial of the Century
on location at ‘Black Rock’ Prison
Black Rock Prison - stock Photo
Three accused War Criminals were put on trial today following the crushing defeat of the Axis forces at the ironically named “Freedom” City in North Africa. The Sultan felt it was best to conduct all three trials jointly, as is customary under Turkish law when there are alleged war crimes in an ongoing conflict.
Mad-King Camaxtli during the Africa invasion plans... He was reportedly "Enthusiastic" about conquering Africa, sources said.
The Defendants were Camaxtli, the infamous former Mad-King of Azteca, General Antonio "Santa-Enya" Lopez, the famous Azteca General who was responsible for the death of the Magnificent Martyr, and finally, Supreme Commander Jamal himself. Mad-King Camaxtli has been stripped of all his titles by Chief Aysecan, and will be the first one tried in this massive undertaking.
Camaxtli - court photo - Courtesy of Blackrock Prison
The charges against Camaxtli were that he committed war crimes in selling the people of Tlaxcala to Valhalla, which led to widespread revolt, starvation and death in the city, in order to obtain weapons of War from Axis. Camaxtli was also charged with refusing to accept the desperate Tlaxians back into Azteca rule, which led to prolonged death and suffering. Ultimately, the Tlaxian genocide reduced a size 15 city to size 1, one of the greatest atrocities in history.
Camaxtli was also charged with plotting to conquer Africa. He was reportedly seen wearing intricate sashes depicting the continent of Africa and had begun calling himself "Future King of Africa" prior to the Turkish invasion. Finally, Camaxtli is charged with dereliction of his duties as ruler and the wholesale abandonment of the Azteca people in his Madness over losing the War against Russia.
General Antonio "Saint Ana" Lopez AKA "Santa-Enya" stock photo - Tlaxian Press
The charges against Xiuhcozcatl "Santa-Enya" Lopez were that he committed war crimes when he ordered the cold blooded murder of Suleiman the Magnificent and his personal bodyguards, when there was no military objective to be gained through this action. It is alleged that Santa-Enya sacrificed scores of his own men to kill Suleiman, even though he realized that the fleet was already sunk, and that Suleiman was scheduled to leave the mainland, having accomplished his mission. It is further alleged that Camaxtli and Santa-Enya simply lusted for Suleiman’s demise, and Camaxtli is implicated for ordering the senseless deaths of his men to accomplish this at all costs.
Supreme Commander Jamal - courtesy of Turkish Army
The charges against Jamal were that he committed war crimes and violated Turkish policy announced by the Sultan, and enumerated in his own Great Treatise of International Law. This occurred when he unilaterally declared war on Valhalla, in order to capture Freedom City and sink the Axis fleet. At the time War was declared Valhalla was ranked lower than Turkey, and Jamal’s own Great Treatise of International Law holds it a violation of International Law to attack a lower ranked nation, (except in very limited circumstances). The Sultan embraced this doctrine and Sultan has deemed it a war crime, and a violation of International Law and Turkish Policy to conduct conquest oriented war against lower ranked nations
The trial will be presided over by the Chief of Turkish Mexico, Lady Aysecan. The matter falls primarily within her jurisdiction as two of the Defendants are accused relative to their actions during the Azteca conflict.
Sultan Ahmed V set to Resign
Sultan Ahmed at Suleiman's Funeral - Courtesy of the Palace in Istanbul
The Government has issued a statement from the Sultan, announcing his imminent retirement. “Now is the time to see to my Grandchildren, visit my father’s grave, and enjoy my old age. Queen Irina will remain in power to care for the people of Turkey, but I will withdraw from public life. It has been my honor to serve Turkey, and I believe I have served her well.” When asked how he could withdraw, and yet leave the Queen in power, Sultan Ahmed replied “The Queen is young, vibrant, and full of ideas. I am old and tired, and it is time for me to rest.”
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Notice to Azteca Press concerning recent misinformation:
You recently published an interview with one of the Azteca Revolutionary leaders, Aztlimaztli, where he claimed "only men of proper Aztec bloodlines, thus with Aztec names, where allowed to enter the Aztec military."
This claim is patently and obviously false, as Suleiman the Magnificent Martyr famously sank a huge contingent of Azteca Naval vessels which were piloted by French and Vikings sailors. These members of the Azteca military obviously were not of Azteca bloodlines, and thus did not have Azteca names. So clearly this revolutionary leader is misinformed has no credibility whatsoever to discuss Azteca military files.
Aysecan, Chief of Turkish Mexico
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Mexico Emerges as a New Player on the International Stage - Mexico City Times
We applaud the Ottoman fiction writers for another great story.
Still, they fail to get even the most basic facts right...
The Aztecs have never known the concept of Saints and moon priests.. the Aztecs always have been and will be followers of Buddha.Apparently, the Azteca General is nicknamed after his illustrious sacred and sainted Mother. The General's Mother was a prominent Azteca Moon preistess whose name was "Anacaona", which loosely translates into "Ana", or "Enya" in American and Caribbean tongues. The legends of Saint Ana are well known in Azteca culture, including the famous "Miracle at St. Ana's" temple.
Shocking revelation
Aztec expert translators have done a counter investigation.
And they have uncovered a shocking plot which tells us a lot why the Turks keep coming with these wild stories..
Click here http://www.quizopolis.com/smurf_name.php
and fill in first name: "Sultan", last name: "Ahmed 5"
Last edited by Aztecs (DoE); November 3, 2011 at 18:50.
Note to Aztecs in General:
Hey Aztecs,
Not sure who wrote those last two notes to Turkey. I'll just assume it was the Aztec press, Okay?
Anyway, we Turks aren't really sure what "smurfs" are but they sure sound smurfy! Thanks for the laugh we Turks have always enjoyed laughing at what passes for journalism in Azteca.
About your main points though, I am a little confused. Are you saying you don't know what the Moon is? You guys have Astronomy right? It's the Big silver white ball in the sky at night. The big one. The little ones are called "stars." At least that's what we call them in Turkey. You've seen them before, trust me.
Or maybe you mean you don't know what a Priestess is. Thats easy! A Priestess is the same as a Priest, except she's a girl... like me! Way groovy! You know what a Priest is right? You discovered Priesthood already didn't you? They are the guys that work at the temple. You have those right?
So I guess you were thinking that Buddhism didn't have saints. Well there are Saints in Buddhism . You guys should really do more research into your own country's religion if you're going to be masquerading as news media.
Or you can keep writing about smurfs... whatever those are.
Hope that was educational! Great chatting!
Smooches,
Kym, Public Relations
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Mexico Emerges as a New Player on the International Stage - Mexico City Times
The German Revolution of 1842
In the middle of the 19th century, Germany (and many other parts of Europe) had reached a stage where the shears between the social, cultural, and economical situation on the one hand and the political reality on the other were widely open. Whether the beginning industrial revolution had brought about or only accelerated the liberal movement in Germany is an interesting and controversial historical question that must be left aside here. Regardless of the answer, in the years proceeding the revolution Germany was in a situation where the suppression of democratic principles such as freedom of the press, democratic representation in the legislature, and the independence of the judicature could only hardly be maintained by the ruling alliance of nobles and military.
A revolt in Paris between the 22nd and 24th of February 1842 soon turned out to be the final trigger leading the situation in Germany to explode.
Only a few days later the first uprising began as a spontaneously organized peasant revolts in the South-West (Baden) of Germany and in Bavaria.
Wave-like, the revolution spread over the metropolitan areas in the Rhine-land to the political and military head of Prussia in Berlin. Surprised and overthrown by the strength of the movement many monarchs declared their willingness to install most of the basic democratic principles demanded.
On March 5th, soon after these first uprisings, the liberal leaders and intellectual fathers of the revolution met in Heidelberg to discuss further steps to institutionalize the revolutionary changes obtained so far. It was decided upon that a provisional government should meet in Frankfurt to prepare a general election and to begin the work on a new, liberal constitution. This provisional government had its constituting session on March 31st and was eventually replaced by an elected legislative body on May 18th.
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The question of whether modern humans and Neanderthals mated when they encountered each other 40,000 years ago is highly controversial.
The Freie Deutsche Republik offers peace and open relations to all nations of the world.
Friends of old, welcome by our side.
And a warm welcome, new friends, let us talk and renew our relations.
We are open to every reasonable proposal.
The question of whether modern humans and Neanderthals mated when they encountered each other 40,000 years ago is highly controversial.
Notice to All Nations:
A coalition of Turkish Marines and Aztec Rebel forces have ended the Azteca rebellion. All Camaxtli imposters have been captured and summarily executed. Azteca has now joined Turkey and has formed the Province of Turkish-Mexico. All Mexican cities have been renamed to reflect this change. Now that Mexico has joined Turkey, I officially request that all former Azteca cities be returned to the Mexican people. Failure to do so will be considered an act of war against Mexico. Please direct all replies to:
Lady Aysecan
The office of the Chief of Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
All loyal Mexican military have sworn allegiance to Turkey and condemned Camaxtli. Most of the citizens of the former Azteca nation have embraced the Turkish people and their new Turkish-Mexican identity. Henceforth they will referred to as Mexicans or Mexiturks or Turkish-Mexicans.
In Memoriam... Remember the Alamo.
Lady Aysecan, Chief of Mexico
Chaos in Arabia
President Salam is missing. Last time he was reported to visit his friend, Old Veneta in a sanatorium and then both of them went missing. The arabian generals didn't know what to do, they hesitated advancing their armies and meanwhile the Chinese has managed to increase their defenses significantly. When they finally arrived to under Beijing they couldnt make their contact with the Indian spy who was supposed to open the city gates so they decided to retreat from China, offering a 10 turn cease fire to them.
"So, secret agent Anna is here at last?" Boris said on entering
"Yes, Colonel - she is expecting you"
"I hate those spies - they come and disappear as they want every time! You can never be sure of them."
Upon entering the room Boris stopped stunned by the view of the secret agent Anna relaxing after mission
"I'll never get used to this" Boris said to himself looking at the spy's frugal working wear suit.
"So, Comrade Anna, is everything OK?
"Vse v poriadke, dorogoi moi" Anna said smiling slightly
"Al the orders fulfilled?"
"Da, polkovnik"
"Good then, we have to report to Moskva" Boris said pleased "Lets hope Natasha did her job well too"
The Daily Turkey
Camaxtli’s War-Crimes Trials Reach Dramatic Conclusion
The Trial of Camaxtli:
The Madness of Camaxtli was on full display during his trial. His antics were endless, and Chief Aysecan threatened to have him gagged numerous times. Camaxtli’s contempt for the presiding officer Chief Aysecan was glaringly apparent. At one point in the trial, he turned his back to the panel of Judges, including Chief Aysecan.
Occasionally, he would stand on top of the defense table and shout “Death to the Ottomans! I am Camaxtli! I am the King! Not this whelp Aysecan!” Other times he would plead that he was not Camaxtli at all, but a body double, but when this was proven false, Camaxtli then began pounding the table and yelling. “My vast Navies will destroy you! We will bury you! We will bury you!”
Several Tlaxian victims came to the stand to testify about the pain and suffering caused by Camaxtli. Whenever Tlaxians were testifying, the Mad-King repeatedly interrupted their testimony, screaming “What about Camaxtli’s pain?!? What about Camaxtli’s suffering?!?
In the end, the most critical pieces of evidence were the images of death and suffering provided by Russian intelligence, along with the Public letter released by Camaxtli where he announced that the Tlaxians had been “leased” to Valhalla. The nail in the coffin was the Public letter released by Valhalla Ruler, Mr. Wednesday, clearly stating that Camaxtli had refused to accept the Tlaxian people back, even after the Oil-drill-gambit failed and the residents were starving. There were audible gasps in the courtroom when this final fact was revealed.
It took the court 3 hours of deliberation to announce their verdict: 1. Camaxtli was indeed the real former King of Azteca, not an imposter or body double 2. All imposters and purported body doubles had been captured and killed previously 3. Camaxtli was guilty on all counts, except on the charge that he had conspired with America to invade Africa. Camaxtli was found guilty of plotting to invade and conquer Africa, but America was not involved.
Camaxtli was sentenced to death by beheading, and the sentence was carried out immediately following the trial.
Widespread Rejoicing… and Demonstrating in Mexico
The Mexican people have been parading and rejoicing in the streets at the news of Camaxtli’s conviction and execution. One parade participant told us “Finally we can breathe again! Finally the nightmare is over for us!”
Some Mexicans however, are not as jubilant. Protests have also sprung up, demanding that all the former Azteca cities be returned to the Mexicans. The protesters seek relieve the starvation and border disputes around Mexico, as well as return all Mexican people to Mexican rule. One demonstrator told our reporters “Now Mexico is free again, but not all of us. The Native American occupiers of Baja peninsula must return Mexican land to the Mexican people! Cali must be returned to us! Tlaxcala must be freed from the Valhallan enslavers!”
Mexico Emerges as a New Player on the International Stage - Mexico City Times
The Sexxstanbul
Brand New Recruits to Secret New Department
Our dogged reporters have uncovered a new conspiracy for our loyal readers. It seems that the Turkish Military has been starting a new covert department and recruiting only females into the agency. Our guess is that the Sultan is attempting to mimic the famous Russian intelligence agency, staffed primarily by sexy female operatives like Natasha and Anna.
Our investigators will keep our readers informed on the details of this new group’s activities as we become aware.
Zulu – Malinese Confederacy Stalled by a Secret Coup?
We have heard shocking news from confidential sources! This amazing story has three unbelievable parts. First, the Zulu and Malinese Nations were on the verge of forming, and actually signed a treaty that would unite their two nations. Furthermore, Israel was even part of the deal, and would receive land previously captured during the Great War, in exchange for cooperation. Could this be the makings of a Powerful New African Union?
Unfortunately we may never know, as a shadowy new leader, known only by his codename “Robert,” has taken control of the Zulu government, and refuses to respect the plan to unite Mali and Zululand. Our sources have confirmed that this “Robert” is actually an Israeli agent, who has murdered or kidnapped the Zulu Ruler, and usurped his power, in an attempt to keep Israel as the most powerful African nation.
We have tapped our sources in the Sultan’s court, and discovered that the Sultan is outraged at the covert takeover of his Zulu allies, and plans to invade the Zulu to remove any Israeli agents and see to it that the unification treaty is carried out.
We will keep you posted as this delicate situation develops.
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Mexico Emerges as a New Player on the International Stage - Mexico City Times
The Daily Turkey
Trial of the Century Concludes, with Decisions in The "Santa Enya" and Jamal Cases
Trial of Xiucozcatl
The Court has finally reached a decision on the War Crimes charges of the final two defendants. In the matter of General Xiuhucozcatl (AKA Antonio "Saint Ana" Lopez, AKA Santa Enya), the Court reached the Conclusion that he could not be convicted of murdering Suleiman the Magnificent, because both men were Military combatants fighting a War, when Suleiman was killed.
The fact the Suleiman's forces were vastly outnumbered was deemed irrelevant because as the presiding Judge, Chief Aysecan put it, "Suleiman the Magnificent was a legendary warrior of near Supernatural fighting prowess. The only way to have any hope of defeating him was with overwhelming odds." The charge that General Xiuhucozcatl longed for Suleiman's death was similarly dismissed, as the court agreed that nearly all world leaders despised and envied Suleiman and longed for his death, including Supreme Commander Jamal and Sultan Ahmed himself.
General Xiuhucozcatl becomes General of Mexican Army
Immediately following the trial, where all charges against General Xiuhucozcatl were dismissed of all charges, the General was offered a commanding position in the new Mexican Army by Chief Aysecan, which he quickly accepted. The General reportedly traveled alongside Chief Aysecan when she returned to Mexico following the trial.
Supreme Commander Jamal Acquitted!
Trial of Jamal
This third and final segment of this historic trial will undoubtedly stand as one of the most compelling. Jamal's longtime friend and Co-Author of the Great Treatise of International Law, Substitute Messenger Mahmoud was Counsel for the Defense, representing Supreme Commander Jamal. High Messenger Taner served as Prosecutor, representing the Government for all three trials.
As the Defense Counsel put it, this trial was about the "mistaken assumption that the Turks would not attack the Vikings, because of Your Honor's (then PR Minister -Lady Aysecan) statement that Turkey would not attack any nations that were smaller than Turkey." Defense Counsel went on to argue that no such statement was ever made, and the whole case against Jamal was based on misinterpretation of the Turkish policy as announced by Aysecan, and founded within the Great Treatise of International Law.
Mahmoud argued forcefully, that as the Authors of the work, he and Jamal knew very well how to interperet it. Mahmoud further argued that it was never the intention of the Great Treatise to undermine the national security of any nation simply because it was ranked higher than a potential or active enemy. Mahmoud pointed out that the treatise makes it clear that War is always permissible in the interests of National security, just not always for wanton conquest of new lands and territory.
Excerpts from trial transcript:
Taner (Prosecution): Let the record show that Your Honor, in your capacity as the Nation's Public Relations Minister, released this public statement, reading... "So I announce... Turkey will adopt as official policy, the tenets contained in Chapter 1 of The Great Treatise of International Law, specifically, it shall be the policy of Turkey not to make conquest-oriented War on lower ranked nations." Your Honor, Valhalla was ranked lower than Turkey when Jamal ordered the attack, so Jamal is guilty of War Crimes, for violation of clear Turkish War Policy.
Mahmoud (Defense): Your Honor, the exact words of the decree held that the policy is not to capture cities from lower raked nations "for CONQUEST purposes." The city of Freedom had just been given up into slavery to Valhalla, just as Tlaxcala had been previously. The purpose of this enslavement was to create a large fleet of Destroyer Warships to threaten Turkey and control the Mediterranean. Supreme Commander Jamal captured the city to liberate it from the Valhallans and destroy the Enemy fleet, not to conquer the city and keep it for Turkey.
Chief Aysecan (Judge): What is your point Counselor?
Mahmoud: Because Jamal's intent was not to capture more territory, but simply to accomplish this strategic objective, his attack on Freedom City was not for conquest purposes, so it was not "conquest-oriented." Jamal did not violate Turkish Policy, because his attack was not conquest-oriented.
Taner: Ridiculous semantics Your Honor! Jamal captured the city, so he conquered the city. They are one-and-the-same. Simply claiming that it wasn't for "conquest purposes" doesn't mean it isn't conquest. Capturing a city and making a conquest are the exact same thing! I submit to the court the definition of conquest, according to the dictionary of our own Accolyte scholar, Webster... Conquest is:
1: The act or process of conquering
And the definition of Conquer is:
1: To gain or acquire by force of arms, to subjugate
Therefore Your Honor, capturing a city by force of arms is conquest.
Aysecan: This argument is compelling, any response from the Defense?
Mahmoud: Yes Your Honor... The capture of Freedom City was not "conquest-oriented" because the purpose of attacking the city was not to "acquire" the city nor to "subjugate" the city to Turkish rule. In fact, the majority of the citizens of the city were already Turkish, there was nothing to subjugate. But Jamal's goal was never to keep the city anyway, only to disrupt the tactical manuver the Valhallans were engaging in, of enslaving the city and then using it as a massive upgrade base for Destroyers. By the very definition the Prosecutor cites, therefore, Jamal can not have been engaged in conquest-oriented War, because there was no intent to acquire or subjugate. If Jamal had intended to capture the city in order to increase Turkish land in North Africa, that would have been conquest-oriented, but here, this was not the case.
Taner: But Your Honor! That does not change the fact that Jamal still acquired the city! He still captured it even if he did not "intend" to capture it he still captured it. Even if he did not "intend" to conquer it he still conquered it!
Aysecan: This is true. Do you concede this point Counsel for Defense?
Mahmoud: Even if I do Your Honor, it does not matter.
Aysecan: And why is that?
Mahmoud: Because the the intent of the War is what is important, because it is the intent that determines whether the war is oriented towards conquest, or oriented towards something else, like for instance, resource denial, or destruction of military or economic or cultural capabilities. If a war is not intended to conquer, it is not conquest-oriented.
Aysecan: Hmmm, I have to think about that. Anything else?
Mahmoud: Yes Your Honor, there is a second important point. In the public decree, you specifically mentioned "conquest-oriented."
Aysecan: Yes, And?
Mahmoud: Why would the Sultan make this distinction? If all war is Conquest, and capturing any city is conquest, as the Prosecution suggests, then why not just say "it shall be the policy of Turkey not to make War on lower ranked nations"? Why did the Sultan make it so specific that only "conquest-oriented" War was forbidden if there was no difference?
Aysecan: Because there WAS a difference. The Sultan wanted to be sure Turkey could still attack lower ranked nations if it was necessary to protect our National Security. He simply wanted to announce that Turkey would not simply attack to grab more land as Valhalla and Japan had done in the past.
Mahmoud: And this makes sense, your Honor, because the Treatise makes it clear in Chapter 1 that Higher ranked nations should not take land and territory from lower ranked ones as this is oppressive and disheartening to the people of weaker nations. By limiting your conquest-oriented wars to those who are raked higher, we will lessen global conflict worlwide, and ensure that only those higher ranked nations who can afford to lose territory are the ones who are attacked, or at least that fights are more fair.
Aysecan: You are correct Counselor. This argument is concluded, and this Court agrees that Supreme Commander Jamal did not violate policy, and is thus is innocent of War Crimes.
Supreme Commander Jamal Acquitted! - Named as New Sultan
Almost immediately after Supreme Commander Jamal was released and re-instated, the Sultan announced that he was appointing Jamal to replace him as Sultan. This was a shock to many, but not to those in the Sultan's inner circle. One source told us, "Jamal was always the first choice, and would have been named sooner, but for those War Crimes charges. Sultan Ahmed was waiting patiently for the trial to conclude before making the announcement.
Jamal was one of the main contenders for Sultan during Ahmed IV's reign, but the Sultan ultimately chose his son Ahmed V, thinking that the days of War were over, and a Warrior Sultan was not needed. Sultan Jamal has already taken power and has reportedly deployed a massive network of covert operatives and Special forces all over the world to serve Turkish interests.
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The Sexxstanbul
A New Suleiman?
A man calling himself Suleiman V has emerged in Turkey. He calls himself the Fifth in the line of Suleiman and claims to be a direct descendant of Suleiman the Founder (Suleiman I), Suleiman the Pious (Suleiman II), Suleiman the Eagle (Suleiman III, AKA Suleiman I, and Suleiman the Insane - who lost his mind and leapt into the Sea) and Suleiman the Magnificent (Suleiman IV, AKA Suleiman II). He refuses to discuss his mother or who she is.
Could this be the mysterious love-child of The Magnificent Martyr and Lady Aysecan?
Sultan Jamal faces off with Israel, Zulus
The Sexxstanbul has intercepted classified reports that as his first act as Sultan, Jamal issued a staunch ultimatim to Israel. Apparently his special forces have uncovered a succesful plot to derail the Mali-Zulu unification process. The Sultan's agents have determined that a group of Israeli operatives were responsible for assasinating the Zulu leadership, and overthrowing the Zulu government. These measures were succesful, and now the Zulu puppet regime put in place by Israel has thrown out the Mali-Zulu unification plan.
This plot was obviously done to benefit Israel, and possibly to keep the Zulus weak for a pending Israeli invasion. The New Sultan has used his agents to determine the exact idenity and whereabouts of the head Israeli operatives who executed this scheme, and all four of them are hiding in Tel Aviv. Their leader is a religious fanatic who calls himself Paul. Our reports tell us that he intends to bring back the old Sanheddrin and restore Israel to the radical fundamentalist nation it once was. Sultan Jamal has called for the immediate extradition of all four conspirators.
Could there be another War soon?
Taner Steps down as High Messenger
Immediately following the verdicts, Taner announced he was retiring. Some say he wants to go back to the Americas where he made his fortune, there is even talk of a Mexican beauty there waiting for him. All he would tell us was, "I want to spend some time with my beloved Neandor Shepherd, Xochiquetzal AKA Sochi-gets-all. It has always been my dream to retire and breed prize Neandor Shepherds. I hope Mahmoud takes over for me as High Messenger, so I can pursue my dream..."
In other news... Is this the End of History? We will keep our readers posted...
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Mexico Emerges as a New Player on the International Stage - Mexico City Times
At a beach resort in Neandor Australis, prince Xochipilli is reading the Sexxxtanbul.
"Xochi ?"
"Yes dear ?"
"What are you reading?"
"There is talk about the end of history..."
"Oh.. that's a shame..." she sighs,
"Anyway.... dinner is ready"
"Well I guess it is about time I came out of the sun......"
A bit later..
"And what's for dessert?"
"Your favourite: Turkish Delight..."
"And you know my love, I always keep coming back for more.."
Last edited by Aztecs (DoE); November 18, 2011 at 19:06.
I am confused England why have you attacked the Vikings? Wasn't there a NAP? Did you think they were going AI? I decided to take a turn and play along with the rest of the remaining players, only to see that the English have attacked with their navy. No story etc....
Is this game finished oficially? Who won?
Here is a story for you then:
Catherine suffering from ferocious PMS for third day in a row woke up in terrible mood.
"Comrade, the English are besieging the Neandor capitol. Not only they captured all of France and Vikings, but soon they will control the whole Europe!" was the first thing she heard while trying to figure out is she alive or not.
"Natasha! Deal with this democrat Churchil whoever he is taken the place of my buddy Victoria and leave me alone!"
Minutes later unusual activities could be seen all around in the barracks and airports of Krasnaia Armia...
Little remained of Eastern Europe. Sapa General Y'pachna surveyed the scene from 50 miles above, or at least 20,000 miles to the west. He sat in the Inca War Bunker (location: undisclosed), peering over live satellite footage. Around him stared, aghast, a few dozen senior officers and their staff. Silence filled the room, as it now did most of Rus. The general called up a comparison shot taken a few days earlier. The devastation was unbelievable. Nearly nothing remained. The great Russian armies had been mostly destroyed. Where once had stood 500,000 tanks now stood but a mess of twisted metal and smoking hulks. Some heavily battered tanks remained, slowly moving over the debris of an epic battlefield. The men inside the tanks bore burns and boils that biologically mirrored the mess outside.
Beyond the long corridors of melted steel were centers of fire and rubble that at times seemed to parallel the cities that were being shown in the comparison, yet at other times all that could be seen were craters and blackness. In many places, the soil itself had been burned away, leaving only blackened bedrock beneath, some melted and rapidly fused into a glasslike shine, others simply broken up and atomized.
The damage fanned out from the Baltics, spreading greater and greater into the Russian heartland. The once great cities were left in ruins, the countrside burned and scarred as well. This great flood of fire had spilled onto the central Russian mountains, stopping there mostly. To the south could be seen the faint glow of the old contested city of Jerusalem, and it's neighbor Cairo, though few would be warring over these places now, irradiated as they were.
Somewhere in the smoke to the north sat the unradiated ruins of an ancient Neander city, now razed out of existence. This piqued the general's sense of superiority. He spoke at last,
"Ah, the English do love to conquer, to keep the precious slave races alive. They are fools, and now they have paid their price for such foolishness. They would not listen when we warned of imminent Russian attack. We beseeched them for a rapid victory, for a preemptive strike, but they insisted on waiting for reinforcements. Yes, now they have nothing to reinforce. But we Inca are wiser, you see, we leave nothing behind to recapture, nothing to defend, just fire and ash."
A deep smile filled his face with cracks and fissures. Others in the room shared this smile, some however did not. But he did not care for their views, he was not of the old class, the "noble" past. Here was a man who knew only destruction. "It is too bad we haven't gods, else I could take on the name of one of them," he whispered to himself. "No matter, for now I am my own god, and the Russians, Ottomans, and Neander will know my name for all time. I am their god of destruction and fire, whatever their religions may say, and today is my great revelation."
The image on the screen flittered a bit. Excessive radiation was affecting it all the way in orbit as a quarter of the globe shone bright in the high energy end of the EM spectrum. The general switched to gammascope to see for himself the glowing globe. The smile deepened.
"Now to await the counterattacks." He sighed. They could not come soon enough. "I have been waiting so patiently for so long for this day. Here, finally, is the end of the world."
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