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As most readers know the year of 2257 has been a quiet one. And we all can hope that the peace and prosperity of the last year will continue. Never-the-less, the Interstellar New Network will be right there to report anything that may affect the fine folks who watch or read our broadcasts.
We do have one newsbit from Numeria and, amazingly, we have two end of year speeches to report on.
Orly/Numeria XX-XXXXXXXX
Recieved 23 June, 2257
The Tamlin Military Base had its Organizational Design building burn down. A plugged in electrical heating unit was knocked over in the files storage area of the building. The building was saved but the files storage, conference rooms, and off duty quarters were a total loss. Laosin Jenin Foros d'Orly commented that the damage was minimal and his unit would be back on track shortly.
End Story
Orly/Numeria XX-XXXXXXXX
Recieved 31 December, 2257
The following is the transcript from the Numerian Prime Minister's speech to the Sanei:
"Fellow Numerians! It has been a year since I began my administration and I wish to share with you our progress. We now have a navy to assist us in exploring our vast planet and assisting in preventing outbreaks of lawlessness. Our army has begun a modernization program and is slowly expanding to to perform the tasks assigned to it, like the protection of all Numerians from whatever unknown dangers may be lurking in the unexplored portions of our planet. But this is paltry in comparison to what else we have accomplished."
"The Dream has always pushed us to do what is right, even when it was easier to do that which was wrong! Even in the clan wars of the last century we observed the Forms of the Dream and we came out the better for it! The sacrifice in blood and tears was worth it for without that time of stryfe we would not be free of the Saruchi tyranny! But I must warn my fellow citizens, we can never rest our vigilance."
"The Darkness will creep in when good men say that it is not their problem! The Darkness can not stand when good men act in concert against it. We will return to the stars and fulfill our destiny that our ancestors were cheated of." The Prime minister's voice dropped in tone, his voice speaking a promise. "Beware, for if you choose to be our foes then tremble for we will come for you. But those who choose to be our allies, we will stand by you, aid you, and support you in your time of need. There shall be no Saruchi, no knife in the back for you. Together we will enfold the galaxy in the Light of the Dream."
"There shall be no more Saruchi, no more victims, no more harm done to us. We shall follow the Dream and take the hand of the Elysians. We may falter, we may make mistakes, but we shall never fail, for we shall never stop trying. Good day to you all and may the light shine on your path."
INN Reporter's commentary: "Have we just heard a declaration of 'Manifest Destiny' by the Numerian Prime Minister? And if so, what does that bode for the one who resist the Numerians?
End of Story
Bautarsteinn/Blackenwald XX-XXXXXXXX
Recieved 31 December, 2257
The following is the transcript from the Überlegener Mensch Chancellor's end of year speech:
“Citizens of Blackenwald, it has been twelve months since the Gods declared that Ragnarok was over. What have we accomplished? We are slowly rebuilding our nation. We have vanquished the enemy and what remains of their people lay beneath the heel of our boots. We now look to the sky and by the grace of the Dark Ones; we will take our rightful place in the universe beyond."
We have more to achieve before we can throw off the shackles of this world, there is new lands to be tamed, industry to be built, raw materials to be exploited and an Army to be rebuilt. We have shown that we truly are the Überlegener Mensch... the Superior Man.... the next step in the process of evolution."
In honour of our victory and to the Dark Gods themselves, in consultation with the Council of Völvas, I declare tomorrow a day of celebration.”
INN Reporter's Commentary: This is astounding! Two declarations of 'Manifest Destiny' in one day! The problem, in this reporter's opinion, is that each one has declared for either the light or the dark. This may very well be a sign that dreadful times are upon us. For we all remember the legends of the the Dark Ones and their ravaging of Old Terra. Can this be an omen their return is nigh?
End of Story
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_________________ Benno the Mad Wrote:
man, you gotta realise that thor and bos fell out of the patriot tree (like the ugly tree, but instills patriotism instead of ugly) and hit every branch on the way down.
"Gone now, dispersed by the brutal destruction of this one day, was the belief that the Darkman and his army of the dead were so superior as to be invincible. By attempting to destroy the morale of the Marines, the Darkman had restored it to full vigor. Dia De La Muerto had failed in its objectives."
The Gunny: Stand of the 300
Si vis pacem, para bellum
If you want peace, prepare for war
Gunny's color #FF2400
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