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Ecumenical Councils of the Pontifical Church

## Ecumenical Councils

### Overview

An Ecumenical Council is a meeting of bishops and other church authorities called by the Pontifex, which issues a decree of the faith. The members consider and rule on questions of Christian doctrine, administration, discipline, and other matters. The Church recognizes 21 Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church as documented in the *Lux Orbis,* and has subsequently held two of its own councils.

### 1. The First Council of Ecclesia (2745)

The First Council of Ecclesia was called by Pontifex St. Konstantin I, and was held in St. George Parish. Only 20 members strong, the meeting decreed the State of Ecclesia to be founded in the body of the Pontifical Church, granted the Office of the Pontificate absolute authority over spiritual and temporal matters of the Church and jointly the State of Ecclesia, laid the procedures of the Conclave and Pontifical succession, and abolished the Roman Curia. The council lasted two months, and became the foundation for the Pontifical Church as it remains today. Pontifex Konstantin I would die two days after the Council's decree was published.

### 2. The Second Council of Ecclesia (2781)

The Second Council of Ecclesia was called by Pontifex Konstantin III, and was held in the newly built Archbasilica of Christ the Saviour. The council convened to address the state of affairs after the leadership of Konstantin II, which left the country in deep political and financial despair. Lasting four months, the council decreed the formation of the present day Pontifical Cabinet, made up of appointed secretaries to assist the Pontifex in maintaining the country through his authority. The council also established pathways for non-clerical citizens to be employed in government departments and projects.
Agency Industries

## Overview

Agency Industries (A.I.) is a large Multi-National Corporation within Lancastria, and one of the larger corporations on the Doggerlands. It is known for selling and researching into computers, telecommunications, and robotic/automated machinery within Lancastria, the Eastern Federal Republic, Wiltshire, and Marino. Although it does not own private land outside of existing nation-states, its territory and economic power within existing nation-states is still large to some degree. It is headquartered in Lancastria.
LCF

The **Lancastrian Federation** (Federation of Lancastria), LCF for short, was a Federal Republic that existed on Taurus for a long time.  It become a vary infamous mother nation, spawning and helping to prop up multitudes of different nations throughout Taurus.  It ,however, become under heavy attack by SMG and Haven and as a result, over time lost some of its power standing on Taurus.  Eventually through several decades of brutal war, and several catastrophic events to strick Taurus, the LCF, along with sevearl other humanoid states on Taurus, left for another planet.
John, King of Rockfield

## John

King John portraited on his coronation c. 2821

**John** (8 May 2820 - 20 October 2829) was King of Rockfield and the Newton for most of his eight-year life. As the youngest monarch to ever rule, John did little governing himself. His reign is often regarded as the end of the feudal period of Rockfield's history and his death in 2829 was the catalyst for the Pius Revolution which saw his mother, Elisa Pius, declare herself Queen over the legitimate heir (John's cousin, Antony Edmund).

John was born in 2820 as the son of King Maximilian and Queen-consort Elisa Pius as the assumed heir to the throne. His tenure as heir, however, was extremely brief as in November 2821 the Annus horribilis started which saw the deaths of John's three sisters and his father. King Maximilian's death put the one-year old boy on the throne, affectively leaving the Kingdom under the complete control of Elisa Pius. It was Elisa's dictatorial reforms that saw a sudden and shocking end to feudalism in Rockfield. John's reign is also considered one of the marking points for the solidification of Rockfield's decline and Elisa Pius' actions are also attributed this responsibility.

John was an extremely sickly boy and, due to his mother's paranoia, was seldom allowed outside or near other people. It is believed that he was breast-fed for his entire eight-year life and never attended any education. Even members of the court, during his reign, were unable to meet with the King to help guide his growth and development. With his health, most began to assume that John would not survive adolescence and began preparing for the succession of the throne. This action was severely blocked by Elisa Pius who had Antony Edmund, the legitimate heir, branded a traitor and spread rumors of conspiracy against the boy-King. With John's death in 2829, Antony Edmund fled the country out of fear of Elisa Pius' actions. This started Elisa II's decade long tyrannical reign which ended with the Pontifical Crusade of 2840.

## Titles and styles

* 8 May 2820 - 26 November 2821: *His Royal Highness* Prince John
* 26 November 2821 - 20 October 2829: *His Majesty* The King

As King of Rockfield, John's full title was:

> John of the House Martell, first of his name, by Grace of God, King of the Rock and of the Newton, Lord of the Iberian Palace and Defender of the Faith
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King of the Esters and Drowned Men

The Monarchy of Estyn was established 1477 years ago in 102 AC following the Conquest of Estyn by King Arthur the Consolidator. The Conquest united five of the six Kingdoms under House Francisco, with The Kingdom of the Rock being conquered in 211 by King Maegor II.

Since conquest, 8 Royal Houses have sat on the throne. These houses are;

* **House Francisco** - Founded by King Arthur I in 102, House Francisco is a descendent House of the old Russian Empire. House Francisco was exiled from the Russian Empire however following attempts to create political unrest. The House moved to the Island of Dragonstone, where they later conquered five of the six Kingdoms of Estyn.
* **House Calais** - House Calais was the direct successor House to House Francisco. The first Calais King was the son of Princess Sirella Francisco, who was the daughter of King Jaehaerys II. House Calais was the ruling House in the Kingdom of the Rhoynar, being known as the Sinners Realm. King Andrew I was the King to unite Estyn with the Sinners Realm (going independent under Queen Matilda Martell). The title 'King of Sins' was held by every succeeding monarch until King Andrew II.
* **House Martell** - House Martell was the House of Dorne. The Leader of House Martell was the Crown Prince/Princess of Dorne. Following the beheading of King Clarence I, the monarchy was not ruling, until Isabel (the granddaughter of King Andrew I) re-established the monarchy with her alliance with House Martell. House Martell would then become the sister house to House Calais, until King Jaehaerys III who decided to be a sole member of House Martell. House Martell would rule until Robert's Rebellion in 981.
* **House Baratheon** - House Baratheon was the House that held the title 'Lord of Storm's End'. House Baratheon was close with the crown, until 981 with Robert's Rebellion. Robert led the North, the Vale and the Westerlands to defeat the weak King Andrew II. House Baratheon ruled through King Robert I until the Plantagenet Conquest of Estyn in 1115 AC under King Nicholas II.
* **House Plantagenet** - House Plantagenet, formed by Henry of Stoke Port, was the House that conquered all of Estyn. This was the first time since Arthur's conquest. The Plantagenets were, essentially, foreign rulers. House Plantagenet ruled for many years, from Henry I to Matilda II. House Plantagenet's reign over Estyn ended with Matilda II married Alexander Gregory and, for the first time in history, allowed her son to take his father's name. House Plantagenet would be shortly restored in the War of the Clans, and then unite with House Gregory to form House Osborn-Brooks
January 3022 Wiltshire local elections

**Devolved elections** are set to be held on Friday 14 January 3022 to elect local governments for the cities of Arches, Juneville, Newton, Walkerton and Washington. In all five cities, elections for Mayor and for the City Council will be concurrent. In addition, the 3022 Wiltshire Presidential Election will be held on the same day.

These local elections will be Mitchell Crawley's first "mid-terms" and will likely act as something of a referendum on his Stability Party government. Already, the cities of Newton, Arches and Walkerton have Stability-controlled governments. The party's ability to hold these governments (including gaining a majority on the Walkerton and Arches City Council), as well as potentially gaining the Washington City Council, will serve as a vindication for the government. Any substantial losses, however, may serve to strengthen Leon Larsson and Labour's hand heading into the second half of the Assembly term and heading into the next general election.
Defence Minister (Wiltshire)

The **Minister of State for the Defence Office**, more commonly known as the **Defence Minister**, is a member of the Wiltshire government with overall responsibility for the Defence Office (the central hub of all Wiltshire military activity). The current Minister is Cassidy Lambrecht, who was appointed by Sir Ramsay Bowell in 3023.
Harold Sumner

**Sir Harold Richard "Harry" Sumner LLB** (born 9 February 2974) is a Wiltshirian judge, lawyer and academic who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the Juneville City Circuit Court. Justice Sumner was first appointed by Prime Minister Fillmore Grey in 3019 to serve in the position, after a four-year tenure as solicitor general of Wiltshire between 3015 and 3019. His legal career starting in 3008 when he was hired as an associate solicitor at a Rockfield law-firm *Hacker & Souter*. Eventually, in 3014, Sumner was appointed the legal advisor to Prime Minister Martin Banks, before eventually being appointed Solicitor-General in 3015. Justice Sumner has been called "the liberal guard" on constitutional matters, with several key constitutional cases being decided by the Juneville Courts - often regarded as the most senior in Wiltshire.

Among his influential cases are the *Tillibet vs Harin* case, which enshrined a Tauran's right to public housing as a "resident" of Wiltshire in 3020 and the *Corin vs City of Juneville* case which declared that the City government did not have the authority to cease an individual's property under Section B.23 of the Local Government and Devolution Act.
Second Simpson Ministry (Wiltshire)

Prime Minister Jake Simpson

The **Second Simpson Ministry** was a minority Labour government formed on 4 August 3021 by Prime Minister Jake Simpson following the dissolution of the independent, war coalition that saw Wiltshire through the end of the war and Victory in Doggerland day. This government was the first Labour-only government since the government of Henry Campbell-Trenneman in late 3019. It was dissolved upon the death of Jake Simpson, who died during the NCR-loyalist attack on 9 August 3021.
Arbiter

The **Arbiter** is a title of the highest possible honor bestowed upon an individual within the Dark Angels. In the history of the Dark Angels, there has only been one Arbiter: the founder of the Dark Angels. His name is unknown. His age is unknown. He has been commanding the Dark Angels in the shadows in its entire history. Although few have seen him in person, his rule is absolute. He resides in his throne room aboard his flagship, the Tyrant, constantly guarded by the Arbiter's Royal Guards. The Arbiter is no mere individual sitting on a throne giving orders. As an individual, he has incredible combat skills and intellect. He wields an energy sword called the Ventris and wears beskar armor, which is impervious to most weapon strikes. Even without his guards, he is able to take on a hundred armed men single-handedly. At his disposal are four highly skilled fighters known as the Elite Four, which take care of secret covert missions for him.
Benjamin Mamut

**Benjamin Mamut** (born April 21, 2954) is the Speaker of the Novanite Parliament and leader of the Green Party in the Novanite Parliament. Mamut began his political career being elected Mayor of Lucia, Novenae. He quickly rose the ranks and following the formation of the Novanite Federation (at the time the NNF) he became an MNP. Mamut's role in the Novanite Parliament was insignificant until the election of Franklin Morris as President of the Novanite Federation. Morris is a close friend of Mamut and following his election, Morris recommended Mamut for Speaker of the Parliament.

Mamut's was easily elected with the power of Morris' power following his election and has since been instrumental in the passing of numerous laws. However, Mamut and Morris had a significant disagreement with the Immigration Security Act. Mamut was a vocal supporter of the legislation and pushed it through Parliament. Many have commented on the difference between Morris and Mamut on the issue and the two haven't been seen in public together since the incident.
Bill Woodking

**William "Bill" Woodking** (born 6 December 2968) is a Wiltshirian lawyer and politician who ran for Mayor of Juneville in October 3020. He narrowly lost to William Tork. Woodking is the spouse of Prime Minister of Wiltshire Sonya Inyo.

Woodking became a qualified and practicing lawyer in 3005. He served as a Law Professor at the University of Bern, Novenae between 3017 and 3019. He married Sonya Inyo in 2996 and had their daughter, Emma, in 2998.
Echoing Regrets

*During the period of The Great Migration, The Carrier Flag Ships Exodus-B and Exodus-D along with 3 cruisers split of from the main fleet after tensions and desperation arose among the Oscdean People. The two flag ships severed communications with the entire fleet in search of a new planet to settle on and rebuild. Nothing is known about the fate of the two ships. Unfortunately months after the split, an Unanta-Class destroyer detected a radar signal, originating from what will be known as doggerland and informed the remaining fleet to settle there, as it was a perfect world to thrive in.*

*On October 20th, 3018, Oscdean Radar stations in Eindhoven, Doggerland, detected a familiar radio signature from deep space. After weeks of decryption, it was revealed that it was a transmission signal from the Exodus-D ship AI, known as Ytuni-4. It contained recorded ship logs, information, radio transmissions, and a combat log from the Exodus-D.*

[The captain knew he made a grave mistake. On the sensors a huge object was coming towards them, "The Phoneix" the captain thought.

The Captain layed his hands on his head. This is it he thought, they found us.

A flash of bright light filled the void of the space, followed by a loud boom and glooming shadows.

In front of the rogue fleet was the Phoneix, the pride of SMG.

It was clear that they found them, and who knows how long they have been hunted.

"Tell Captain Ratun its been an honor with him"

"He already sent his regards, Captain" replied the AI

The captain stood up and placed his hands behind his back.

In front of the rogue fleet was a dreadnaught of a ship, far larger than the exodus ships.

"Charge the Plasma Ray, inform personal to get to their battlestations and pilots to their ships"

As the large dreadnaught came closer to the fleet, both sides started to fire. The empty void of space was filled with lights and explosions. Dozens of small jets were released from the hangers bays as missiles were launched. Thunderous fire can be seen from the exodus rail cannons, nearby cruisers were focusing their fire on the dreadnaught cannons

The rogue fleet was giving all it can.

The captain look at the helm, analyzing the ongoing battle when the AI interrupted

"Admiral Sir, large energy signatures detected" Ytuni raised

The Captain looked at the dreadnaught. Bring swirls of green energy slowly formed

It was their doomsday device, he thought. It was either fight or flight. If he didn't do anything, he was a dead man,

"Ytuni, activate emergency warp, now! We're withdrawing'

The ship engines can be heard throughout the vessel, and a streach of light filled the air. They were farther away from the dreadnaught.

The captain stood up and rushed towards the window, he saw the Exodus-B slowly turn away from the dreadnaught when all of a loud boom was heard. A green ray pierced through the hull of the ship, tearing it apart in miliseconds.

All was silent, 34% of the last Oscdean population, gone]
Edwin Ministry (Wiltshire)

Prime Minister Mark Edwin

### Status in Legislature

Majority (through coalition) [June until July]Minority (through coalition) [July to present]

## History

### Election(s)

June 3020 Wiltshire Legislative Elections

### Successor

Sonya Inyo Ministry (Wiltshire)

The **Edwin Ministry** was formed by Leader of the Labour Party Mark Edwin on 21 June 3020 after the resignation of LibCon Prime Minister Audrick Hill following the June 3020 General Election. The Edwin Ministry was the third Labour government in Wiltshire's history and the first to be led by the third largest party in the Wiltshire National Assembly. The government became a coalition between the Labour and Socialist Party on 22 June 3020.

On 28 June, following the vote of no confidence, there was a cabinet reshuffle. Following over a month over uncertainty, on 8 September 3020, the Socialist Party announced that it would not continue to support the coalition following the next election. Mark Edwin announced an early election would be held, but did not confirm a date due to the ongoing WEA-scandal.

That same scandal led to his dismissal as Prime Minister, the first time this has ever happened in Wiltshirian history. Edwin became Leader of the Opposition, and Sonya Inyo succeeded him as Prime Minister.
CGN-13

The **CGN-13** project is a planned class of Aircraft Carrier by the Eddington Naval Shipyards on behalf of the Wiltshire Navy. CGN-13 is expected to replace CGN-11's WNS *Cassin Young* and will be the third supercarrier constructed in Wiltshire's history. An as-of-yet unnamed vessel, CGN-13 will become the new flagship of the Wiltshire Navy and is expected to be the "final frontier" of Wiltshire's national security.

Announced alongside the *Prince* Class variant, WNS King Charles VI, CGN-13 has been speculated to be named after the reigning King of Rockfield, Maximilian II. Others have suggested that the vessel should be named for former Prime Minister Mitchell Crawley. The Navy has yet to ascribe the planned vessel with a name.

CGN-13 is set to serve alongside WNS *Kitty Hawk* (CGN-12) as the flagships of the Wiltshire Navy.

In May 3023, Eddington Naval Shipyards announced that CGN-13 is set to be laid down in June 3023 with an expected launch date of September. The Navy has yet to confirm when the ship is to be commissioned.
Halisayh Corporation

## The Halisayh Corporation

**The Halisayh Corporation** is one of the oldest and major science and research corporations within the Oscdean State. The Halisayh Corporation was founded in 2294 by Octava Paru Halisayh and runs on a family bloodline that continued for dozens of generations.

The Corporation is responsible for much of the scientific and technological research in the state, researching and inventing what’s best for the future and bringing the Oscdean States to where they are today.

## The Halisayh Tree

As mentioned earlier, the Halisayh corporation is ran very much like a monarchy, and runs on strictly on a family bloodline, and only those who inherit the Halisayh name can take up the responsibilities and run the corporation.

## Notable Achievements

The Halisayh Corporation was responsible for the accidental invention of the Rift Drive after attempts to make a thermo-nuclear core for a project that hoped to replace plasma guns during the Haven-Alphian conflict. The untapped particles discovered during this notable invention will eventually on make its way on nearly all modern Oscdean warships in the Vindictus Ove.

With this invention, the corporation quickly came up with Project Ceres, and invented the Mordolin Pod that efficiently allowed heavy mass in the air. Eventually, the Oscdean States granted Halisayh to build and experiment with flying ships, and eventually became a supplier for the Oscdean navy.

## Present Day

In early 3018, Holbert Halisayh retired from his position as CEO from the corporation. In his place, his son Sadari Halisayh, filled his shoes took on more ambitious projects, focusing closely with the Wenu-Eva corporation on developing Oscdean Society. Along with their sense of honor, the Halisayh has been
Amber Ezekiel

**Amber Obiageli Ezekiel** (born 20th August 2969) is a Yoru-Daokan politician, author, show host and activist from Lorikeet. Ezekiel was elected Transport Secretary for Lorikeet in December 3016, succeeding Robert Mitazawa, and served until January 3018 under the Lorikeet Progressive Party. Regarded for her colourful clothes and personality, she became a household name in Lorikeet. Ezekiel is also a longstanding outspoken critic of the NCR's regime, which eventually lead to her fleeing Lorikeet following the accession of Lorikeet into the country in March 3020. Now residing in Marino, in September 3020, Ezekiel registered to become a member of the Kaikiaki Ropu party alongside fellow former-LP cabinet member Leo Jakarta.

In Marino, the politician has gone on to be the host of ID Network's Morning Show, providing commentary on Daokan news and current affairs occurring throughout the Doggerlands and the world. Ezekiel continues to be a prominent activist for the independence of Lorikeet and is a vocal critic of the Daokan Unionist Party and movement, claiming that each Daokan nation deserves the 'chance to be independent and coexisting' and 'a union movement is power-hungry and intolerant of the differences between each nation'. In 3020, Ezekiel co-wrote 'Lorikeet: Perspectives' with Maya Miyawaki, a proud vocal criticism of all foreign occupants of Lorikeet, including the UCGB and EFR and an analysis of future governance of the state.
Great Central Group

**Great Central Group**, also known as **GCG**,is a corporation founded in October 3016 primarily specialising in the delivery and operation of infrastructure. Its primary subsidiary is Great Central Railway (trading as GCR), the largest rail operator. It also assists with the management of two towns: Marton and Torby.

## Subsidiaries

Great Central Group is the holding and management company for three child corporations which carry out the day-to-day business of the group.

### Great Central Railway

GCG's primary entity, Great Central Railway, was founded in October 3016 as Great Western Railway, one of the initial companies to arrive in Doggerland. Its headquarters is located in Marton, where the majority of its services pass through. Services operate to all four quadrants of the land, including Atlas Valley, Southenstein, Torby and Elysia. It is the largest rail operator by station count, serving 38 stations (including MetroEast).

GCR is the initial operator of the MetroEast franchise, serving stations within the EFR, NCR and UCGB.

### Great Central Towns

GCT was originally created to assist with the maintenance of Marton. Later, this was expanded to also assist with Torby when it was founded. GCT provides essential city services such as waste disposal, and retains an element of influence over political decisions within the otherwise democratic cities.

#### Great Central Infrastructure

Within GCT, GCI operates to maintain the infrastructure in and around cities GCT serves. Roads and canals are primarily maintained, such as the A11 and A169. It also assists with the construction of rails which GCR operate.
Constitution Class

The U.S.S. Enterprise during construction.

The **Constitution Class** starship design was first commissioned in 3019 by the Novanite Federation (FAF) as a heavy command cruiser. The Constitution Class was designed to act as the flagship of the Novanite Fleet. The first of her class, the U.S.S. *Enterprise*, is currently in space trails. However, once completed, the ship will be the largest ship currently in service.

The class is designed for a large crew of almost 800 personnel, however has a maximum capacity of over 300 civilian/additional personnel.
Balfour Ministry (Wiltshire)

Jim Balfour

## People and organisations

### Head of State

Franklin Morris (As Novanite Federation President) (September 3019)Marco Pierre (As Novanite Federation President) (September 3019)

Ludwig Kohl (as Governor-General) (September - November 3019)

## History

### Election(s)

September 3019 Wiltshire Legislative Elections

### Successor

Kohl Caretaker Ministry (Wiltshire)

Jim Balfour formed the **Balfour Ministry** as a minority National government on September 9, 3019 following the resignation of Director Fillmore Grey after the September 3019 Election. The Balfour Ministry did not win a majority in the September 3019 Election. In addition, this Ministry is the first ever elected National Ministry (as the National Party hadn't formed by the formation of the Grey Ministry). It would continue to be in service until November 6, 3019 when Prime Minister Balfour was declared officially missing following the September Mutiny. New elections are to be held on November 29 for a new government.

## History and formation

The Grey Ministry was formed as a 'National Coalition' between the parties of Wiltshire First, the Liberal Alliance and the Green Party. This centrist political alliance invited Fillmore Grey to form a government (due to none of the party leaders having the wide-spread popularity to form a government). Grey did this and the National Coalition was born. This National Coalition did two major things which shaped the country and the National Party;

* Introduced, pass and implement the Green Society Act
* Arrange and hold the Wiltshire Independence Referendum

The first made Fillmore Grey incredibly popular. The second led to his resignation as Party Leader. This is because Grey, following the formation of the National Party, had named himself leader of the "Yes" campaign. Though the referendum was much to his credit, he was unable to win the referendum and Wiltshire voted not to become an independent country.

His resignation triggered the August 3019 National Party Leadership Election. This election saw Balfour win a majority on the first ballot - defeating opponents such as Deputy Director Lucy Hobbs and Transport Minister Amy Raab - due to the unexpected last minute dropping out and support from the Leader of the Assembly - Bernard Canterbury. Balfour's election as National Leader led him to running the National Party's campaign in the next election - which didn't go well.

The National Party lost its majority in the Assembly and Balfour was forced to form a minority government - following the resignation of Director Grey.
Jim Balfour

Balfour following his election as AM in 3015

**James Balfour,** or as he was more commonly known **Jim Balfour**, was a Wiltshirian politician who served as Director of Wiltshire during the September Mutiny from September until November 3019. Balfour was Leader of the ruling National Party before his government was dissolved by Governor-General Ludwig Kohl on November 6 in order to hold a General Election after Balfour was declared officially missing.

Balfour started his political career as a member of the Liberal Alliance Party. He served as Deputy Minister for Education in the First Hill Ministry (Wiltshire) and was the Liberal Alliance's spokesperson for Internal Affairs. Balfour lost his seat as an AM in the January 3019 Wiltshire General Election. However, he continued to be a loud and prominant member of the Liberal Party and was re-elected as a List AM for the Liberal Alliance in June 3019 Wiltshire Legislative Elections.

As a List AM, he was a low-level backbencher. However, his abition did not stop him from rising the ranks of Grey's Coalition Government. After a few weeks he was able to amaze his superiors to become Under-Minister for Housing within the Internal Affairs department. This position, along with a growing friendship with Deputy Director Lucy Hobbs, allowed him to be named the new Home Minister following the death of Carol Hanson.

Balfour was born in Nevada, North America during the days of the reformation of the United Federation of Planets. This allowed him to access his dreams and travel around the world as a young member of the UFP Travel Association. It was at this accociation where he met his wife, Pat. Pat and Jim married a year after meeting and had their first child shortly after that in 2993. When the Fed/CE war broke out, Pat, Jim and Murphy (their first child) moved to the capital of Washington, beliveing it would be the safest place for them. However, when Chisel Enterprises invaded the capital in 2998, they joined the group of refugees that moved south to Wiltshire. Balfour was not a politician. Pat and Jim both became geography teachers at a highschool in the newly formed Wiltshire. However, following massive cuts to the education budgets during the 3015 Economic Crisis, Balfour felt empowered to fight them. He became a member of the Liberal Alliance party and ran for office. He was immediately elected and would continue as an AM until he lost his seat in January 3019. All while Pat remained a geography school teacher. In this time, Pat and Jim had another two children; Jaresh and Tommy.

Balfour became the new Home Minister on August 1, 3019 and continues in that role as apart of the new National Party Government. However, following the Wiltshire Independence Referendum, Director Grey announced that he would resign as Leader of the National Party (leading to the August 3019 National Party Leadership Election). In that election, Balfour was able to win a majority of votes on the first ballot. Balfour remained Home Minister while campaigning in the September 3019 Wiltshire Legislative Elections. Following this, he formed the Balfour Ministry (Wiltshire).
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**Kongresshalle elections** are set to be held between January 5 and 12, 3020 throughout the states of the New Corporate Republic. The sole legal party, the Körperschaftlich Reich Verband, is set to stand candidates in every state and are expected to sweep the election (as opposition parties are illegal within the NCR).
Second Hill Ministry (Wiltshire)

Audrick Hill formed the **Second Hill Ministry** following his victory in the January 3019 Wiltshire General Election on January 25, 3019. The general election resulted in Audrick Hill's Conservative Party winning a majority of the seats in the National Assembly, ending the government shutdown and closing the healthcare debate. The Second Hill Ministry repealed the Universal Healthcare Act. Other than that, the Second Hill Ministry held the referendum on Wiltshire's membership of the Novanite Federation (Northern Novanite Federation at the time).

## History and Formation

Audrick Hill became Prime Minister when Frank Eddington's Socialist Party lost a majority in the Assembly following two by-election defeats. These defeats made the Conservative Party the largest party and so they formed a government with Wiltshire First and the Liberals. This government was, mostly, stable and introduced a number of austerity measures to combat rising deficits in recovery of the recent recession.

Hill's government collapsed, however, as he attempted to repeal the Universal Healthcare Act (which was the most expensive government programme in history). The Liberal Alliance refused to cooperate and voted down the government's budget the following week. This resulted in the government shutdown which caused Rita Smith, the Leader of the Opposition, to call for a motion of no confidence. This caused the general election in January. The election was a "nasty" campaign and left Rita Smith and the Socialists looking weak and ineffective. This led to the Conservative victory in the election.

Audrick Hill continued as Prime Minister and on his first day back following the election, passed the new budget and repealed the Universal Healthcare Act.

In addition to this, the following day he passed the NNF Referendum Act, which planned the referendum which would ultimately result in his downfall. When the result was known, Hill attempted to continue on as Prime Minister. However, divisions in his party meant that, following Wiltshire's admission into the Federation, he resigned as Conservative Leader and Prime Minister.
International Defense Organization

Dalkaisk

The **International Defense Organization** (**I.D.O**) is a military alliance comprising of both terran and tauran countries and corporations, mostly in the Doggerland, dedicated to mutual defence and the promotion of peace across the continent. The IDO was originally formed as the S.A.T.O alliance, led by Bonitana, to participate in the October Conflict, a conflict between S.A.T.O and the Almere Socialist Republic. S.A.T.O was victorious in that conflict, cementing its influence over the Doggerland. However, in January 3019, the Almere Socialist Republic and Bonitana united to form the Eastern Federal Republic.

This move caused a major shift for those in the alliance. Bonitana's position in the alliance was no longer tenable and, because of their dominating influence over the alliance, the alliance had to respond with a major re-brand. This involved changing the name from S.A.T.O to the I.D.O (as we know today) and the Oscdean State taking over responsibility for the leadership of the alliance.

The IDO has been a major player in the geo-politics of 3019. During most of that year, the Novanite Federation and the Oscdean State were the two largest and major factions within the alliance. However, with the collapse of the Novanite Federation and the rise of the New Corporate Republic, the alliance has become primarily an alliance between Tauran countries and corporations - leaving many to speculate of Terran's influence over the direction of the alliance.

## Membership

The membership of the IDO is as follows;

* Oscdean State
* Scion
* Washington E.R.
* Anteria
* Asunda
* Elysia
* Arkanian Industries
* Ibeeville
* Dark Angels Corporation
* Dalkai
* Lancastrian Federation
* Newport
3020 Wiltshire Presidential Election

The **1st Annual Wiltshirian Presidential Election** was held on February 1, 3020 to elect the first President of the Wiltshire Republic, to serve the term of February 3, 3020 until February 7, 3021. The election was the first large democratic exercise following the liberation of Wiltshire and saw the highest voter turnout in Wiltshirian history - as 89.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot. The election was the first time a head of state was directly elected by the Wiltshirian people, as it was the first under the new Semi-Presidential System. The election saw Gaius Selan's election as the first President of the Wiltshire Republic. Selan would then appoint Liberal Conservative Leader, and Washington Mayor, Audrick Hill, to serve as the 13th Prime Minister of Wiltshire.

Incumbent Interim President Gaius Selan was seeking a full term as President, going up against former Labour Party Leader Rita Smith. A number of minor candidates also stood, however, the race was mainly between these two candidates. Selan announced that he would attend all public forums and debates, in an attempt to avoid the appearence that this election was a shoe-in for Selan. Selan was very popular going into his election, mostly due to his success in leading the Wiltshirian Government-in-Exile that opposed the Wiltshire Reich. He also announced "Politics aside, all candidates are true Wiltshirians. I welcome Smith, Brown and all the others to the race. Let's have a lively and active debate and then come together, for Wiltshire". As it turned out, Selan did not need to campaign an awful amount; his slogan "Forever Forward", being the same as the national motto, created the perception that Selan was the only true choice for "real Wiltshirians", as CNN editor Fred Fischer wrote before the election.

Gaius Selan was elected with 57.3% of the popular vote, being sworn in on March 25, 3020 as the 1st President. Rita Smith came in second place with 28.9% of the vote, meanwhile the Conservative candidate, James Brown, won only 11.3% (the poor showing for Brown is likely due to the Liberal Conservative Leader, Audrick Hill, endorsing Selan for the Presidency over his former party's candidate; Hill had advocated for not standing a candidate at all in this election, but focus resources on the Legislative Elections).

This election was held 1 week prior to the February 3020 Wiltshire Legislative Elections. The next election is set to be held in February 3021.

## Results

These results were published in the report "1st Presidential Election, 3020" by the Wiltshire Elections Authority.

 James Brown
 Other candidates
Elysia

Long before the October Conflict. The city state of Elysia did not exist, what originally stood was a prison camp design to be an enormous camp. Designed to house a large majority of ASR's incarcerated.

2 months after the August conflict was over, tensions between the United Cities of Greater Bonitana (U.C.G.B) and ASR had already began to mount. However the arrival of new powers within the region would change the fate of Elysia.

S.A.T.O, a new power that arrived commerced an operation on October 28th, 3018, at 12:00 AM local time. During that moment when battles were raging across the skies of ASR and Alphian forces were rolling into the fields of Mirfield and Porkistan a fight had broken out between the ASR guards and prisoners. During the conflict many of the prison guards were pulled out to serve on the frontlines to fight against the Bonitanian First Field Army as reserves were running low. Before reserves from the Kingdoms of Estyn arrived the prisoners had overwhelmed the ASR guards and forced them out of the camp.

Armed with weapons stolen from the prison armouries for several hours they have battled against several platoons and battalions that had been dispatched to put down the rebellion as the camp could serve as a base of defense. All attempts to recapture the camp were a failure and with the Bonitanian forces advancing towards the prison camp it was soon realised that it was a waste of time by the ASR commanders to exhaust their military resources when it they could have spent it on holding off the Bonitanian attackers. General Julian Dynemand gave an order for all ASR units to regroup at eastern Villagerington and hold the line.

After the end of the October Conflict there was uncertainty as to what is to be done about the prisoners in this ASR prison camp. The leader of the prisoners by the name of, Lorn Green, offers to serve the Alphians when the Bonitanians weren't in accepting them. The Alphians, busy focusing on other matters were ignored. However the Swiftridgian Enclave offered Lorn Green a deal to have him and his rebels come into their service and make a new city named Elysia where the people will live a life of comfort and luxury. In exchange Lorn Green will serve as Governor of Elysia with the task of obtaining new territories with their support and backing that will be used by the Swiftridgian Enclave to pour in colonist to form a new Swiftridgian nation. A new beginning for the Swiftridgian people who for years been on the quest to find a world similar to theirs.
Rift Drive

The Rift Drive is a type of warp travel used by the Oscdean State, mainly used for interplanetary travel and occasionally as a war tactic. This alien technology is famously known for its bright rings and flashes when a ship enters and exits its warp state known as a Rift Surge.

## History

The first iterations of the Rift Drive were around 2353 after a group of Oscdean scientists known as the Echonauts discovered and manipulated a series of wormhole networks between the fabric of space. With the installment of a rift engine, a ship is able to open rifts and fissures to enter and exit this realm.

## Diagnostics

The Rift Drive operates by traveling through tunneled route within a realm know as a Rift Surge. In this surge, travel time is determined by the mass of the ship and the tunnel itself, the more often ships use a specific tunnel, the easier and faster it is to travel through.

A common feat of the rift drive is the exit acceleration due to the volatile nature of a rift drive exit rupture. This phenomenon has been adopted into a Oscdean military tactic known as "Scrapping".
Rita Smith

**Rosarita Augustus Smith** (born December 1, 2980), or more commonly known as **Rita Smith**, is a Wiltshirian politician who served as the 2nd Provincial Director of Wiltshire from April to June 3019. Since leaving office as Director (Prime Minister), she has served as Minister for Communities and Education and currently serves as Foreign Minister under Labour Party Prime Minister Mark Edwin.

Smith's political career started in January 3019 when she succeeded Frank Eddington as Leader of the Socialist Party. Smith, however, was not the new Prime Minister. Audrick Hill had convinced the Liberal Alliance Party to form a coalition, leaving the Socialists in opposition for the first time since early 3016. Smith did not attempt to re-brand the party, but to buy into Eddington's remaining popularity (or whatever was left of it). This strategy of preserving Eddington's work led directly to the 3019 Wiltshire Government Shutdown as a result of a disagreement over Universal Healthcare. This led to the January 3019 Wiltshire General Election, which Rita Smith lost by a wide margin (as Audrick Hill won a majority). Smith attempted to remain as Socialist Leader, however, Socialist rising star Harry Melbourne plotted a coup against the failed leader. This worked and she was forced out as Leader. However, her ambition did not die there. Smith, along with 4 remaining loyal AMs left the party to form the Labour Party. The Labour Party is considered one of the greatest political surprises in recent history as the party (with no grassroots or foundational support) went onto win the April 3019 Wiltshire Legislative Elections and remain the largest party in the June 3019 Wiltshire Legislative Elections. However, Labour was unable to secure a majority of the, now larger, Assembly and so Fillmore Grey formed the National Coalition with the Wiltshire First, Liberal and Green parties (all of which had made significant gains in the election).

Personally, Smith is married to Joseph Smith - a childhood best friend and has two children, Alex and Sam.
Chisel Enterprises STG-99

## Sturmgewehr 99-C

Official Design Schematic of the STG 99-C

### Overview

The Chisel Enterprises Sturmgewehr 99 Ausf. C (Model C) was a standard issue assault rifle designed and produced by Chisel Enterprises from 3019-3020.

### Design

The St.G 99-C one of three prototypes designed by Chisel Dynamics, the research and design subsidiary of Chisel Enterprises in July in August of 3019. The goal was to design a new standard assault rifle to replace the HK-500 assault rifles used before, which were becoming obsolete. Three designs were submitted, and the third prototype, the XAR-99 (Experimental Assault Rifle Model 99) was selected for mass production, and consequently became designated the St.G 99.

### Use in Conflict

The St.G 99 first saw conflict in one of the many border skirmishes between the city of Oscdea and the Chisel Enterprises Atomic Research Facility, where it proved its worth as a deadly weapon, sufficiently powerful enough to be effective at long ranges. However, the weapon was found to be somewhat unreliable during these early engagements, and was subsequently returned for minor redesign, becoming the St.G Ausf. C, which now had far higher reliability due to a redesign of the bolt. The improved variant proceeded to replace the Ausf. A and B models, and became the main assault rifle of the Chisel Enterprises forces during the Morsehead Conflagration.

### Features

The Stg. 99 Ausf. C has several features which distinguish it from other ballistic assault rifles. Firstly is the round type, which is of a large 8.12x36mm Kurz Caliber, providing for effective stopping power. However, this gives the weapon a distinctly high recoil. This was solved by the Chisel Enterprises exoskeletons in use by their PMCs which served to greatly increase weapon steadiness. However, to a soldier not utilizing an exoskeleton, the weapon is reported to have a very high kick and cannot be fired accurately on full auto.

The rifle's standard magazine is a high-capacity 45-round drum magazine, unlike the standard box magazines in use by most other ballistic assault rifles. The weapon also has an integrated scope and flash hider.

### Performance

Being one of the most reliable mass-produced rifles in the last century, the weapon is prized for its hardiness and simplicity. Lacking the technological marvels of later Chisel Enterprises weapons, the rifle does not need to be powered, and has no sensitive electronics that can be broken. It is a bare-bones rifle, able to be left in mud for days and still fire. It's also fairly accurate when fired semiautomatically.

### Replacement

The StG.99 was phased out in mid-3020 in favor of the Machtgewehr McG 20, and by October of 3020 it was fully replaced by the aforementioned rifle. StG.99's were sold en masse both abroad and in the Doggerland bank to help fund the Neu Corporate Republik's war effort, and as such, it is an extremely common weapon among poorer nations and terrorist cells, often being used alongside the KAR M1 by radicalized militias and warlords in the Novus Imperium Romanum, as well as in the southern Doggerlands.
Clement Cruise Line

Named after St. Clement, Clement Cruises is a state-sponsored company of Ecclesia. Clement is currently building its main class of ship set for sail next month. Prior to this Clement Cruises built a smaller class vessel capable of transporting around 200 passengers. When complete its new ships will be the largest naval vessel on the doggerlands, capable of transporting several thousand. There are 3 vessels planned, one to service each sea.

Because of its affiliation with the Ecclesian government, the company is regulated directly by the state. All ships can be converted to troop-transports or hospital ships at the governments direction.
Renly Stork

Stork following his defeat in May 3013

**Renly Stork** is a former Wiltshirian politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Wiltshire between March and May in 3013 following the downfall of Prime Minister Edward Jellico and before the victory of Martin Banks' Conservative Party (Wiltshire) in the May 3013 Election. Stork was the leader of the Socialist Party which called a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jellico's government. This was following Jellico's failure to win a majority of seats in the January 3013 Election. That election put the Socialists within an arms reach of government and they took the opportunity of a weakened Jellico to make their move.

Their move was successful and Stork was able to win the majority (with the help of some Liberal AMs) in the Assembly without a General Election. Stork established a government and attempted to "finish the work of Thomas Shore". However, the Conservatives were not going to give up that easily. The Conservatives had won the most seats and the most votes in the last election and in their mind, they were the democratically elected government. Jellico resigned and his deputy Martin Banks succeeded him as Conservative Leader. Banks was furiocious. He travelled the country, calling out Stork's hypocricy on democracy. Banks became the most famous opposition leader in history and when the time came for the next election in May, Banks was in a prime position to bring down the "phony" government. Stork continued on as Socialist Leader and attempted to re-gain power. However, it wasn't meant to be. He was unable to win back the country and remains the most unimportant leader in Wiltshire's history and is seen as a doorstop for the famous ministries of Jellico and Banks.

Stork is still active in politics today, however, and was one of those who left the Socialist Party to join the Labour Party under Rita Smith. Although, he has made it absolutely clear he would not serve as a politician again.