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The Age of Imperialism (Early 20th Century Nation RP)

Sumaya National Series, April 28th, 1904 issue

Varian Peace Conference

The Kalpian Republic has called a conference of Sarelian colonial powers in an attempt to halt the War of Zellonian Aggression. Queen Sinta and King Conrad have both agreed to a temporary ceasefire for the duration of the conference. Queen Sinta expressed her reservations about the possibilities of peace, stating that "No foreign colonizer has the right to dictate Sumaya's actions." Neither Zellonia nor Sumaya were invited to the conference, nor given the opportunity to speak on their own behalf. Sumaya's new ally, the Empire of Anvegad, does hold a vote in the conference. Government officials have expressed cautious optimism that their ally will speak on their behalf and ensure a "just conclusion."

Nonetheless, the ceasefire brings a welcome pause in hostilities as Sumayan forces continue to mobilize in response to Zellonia's assault. Soldiers and artillery continue to stream towards the front, establishing defensive positions under General Batari Gunter. Civilians are being evacuated from the border zone under the supervision of royal army forces.

Army Prepares to Defend Suma

While the recent ceasefire agreement has put a stop to the fighting in the west, officials continue to prepare to defend the capital from a potential naval assault. Officials from the Ministry of Warfare were kind enough to give our correspondents a tour of the defensive emplacements. While we cannot share the pictures here for intelligence reasons, our correspondent reports that the army continues to establish a series of shore batteries armed with the most modern artillery available overlooking the Bay of Suma. The batteries are described as "very impressive" and "Sure to bring hell to any Zellonian ship within range." Our correspondent also witnessed training drills as soldiers practiced repulsing a theoretical amphibious landing in the capital.

Out to sea our proud navy prepares to meet the oncoming Zellonian fleet. While by all reports the Zellonians have a larger force than the Royal Navy, our correspondent reports that the admirals are "not worried" and have "taken considerable measures to even the odds." Our correspondent was taken about the RSN Calu for mine-laying operations in the bay, where the crew were in good spirits as they laid the mines that might sink a Zellonian battleship within the year.



Our correspondent also had a chance to view the newest Torpedo Boats, stationed around the bay in various docks for use against a Zellonian fleet. These nimble little ships pack a punch that can sink a cruiser.



Our correspondent was highly impressed by the military's preparations. After finishing the tour she pronounced her satisfaction that the queen and capital were perfectly safe, and that "any Zellonian fleet that sails into the bay isn't leaving."

Davao Tigers defeat Expat Lions in Surprise Upset.

Crowds cheered yesterday as the Davao Tigers yesterday defeated the Expat Lions by 19-18. Number 15 Eko Guma made the fateful hit, knocking the ball into right field and allowing number 5 Harka Dwi to sprint to base. With the loss the Expat Lions are now out of the series, while the Tigers will continue to the Sumaya Finals where they will face off against the Suma Serpents. The serpents have been the reigning team for 5 years running and are currently favored to win. But, as one correspondent said last night "Sometimes the ball doesn't land where you expect it to."

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Atrocity. Tragedy. Justice.

"James Carpenter, Convicted for Murder, Assault, and Torture. George Butcher, Convicted for Murder, Assault and Torture. Trevor Gunne, Convicted for Murder and Assault..." The grim list of names was read out calmly and clearly as each man was strapped to his post, blindfolded and muffled so that they could not see or hear their upcoming death. The enormous crowd that had gathered jeered angrily from behind a barricade patrolled by soldiers, ignoring the hot sun. The infamy of the "Rapists of Hakas" was enormous. Hawks and doves alike had recoiled at the act and united in denouncing the perpetrators. Now they were here to watch these killers face justice.

The list of charges was finished, the last man bound at his post. He turned around and looked meaningfully at the Magistrate, who stood among a small collection of lawyers, army officials, priests, foreign diplomats, and appointed witnesses. Perhaps as a fluke of history, or as a deliberate attempt to make the trial more legitimate in the eyes of outsiders, the magistrate was Varian. Trevor Martel's father had been a Zellonian merchant who emigrated to Sumaya - Trevor himself had been born there, but that was beside the point, his skin was pale and his education flawless.

The Magistrate sighed, checked his watch, and turned to another man, a very old man and obviously a priest of some kind, although his vestments were completely different from the others. "Give them their last rights" he said to the priest. The man nodded and approached the men, ignoring the watching crowd. He gave each of them their last rites according to Zellist doctrine. The state had gone through great effort to make sure that the convicted men would receive rites in their native religion. After what seemed an eternity he returned and pronounced "it is done."

"Proceed." The magistrate ordered.

A lieutenant saluted, whipped around, and marched forward. Thirty soldiers in full uniform snapped to attention, each chosen for their skill at marksmanship.

"PRESENT ARMS!" The lieutenant roared. The crowd hushed.

"AIM"

"FIRE!"

thirty rifles cracked.

Nine bodies slumped.

The crowd cheered.

"It is finished." The magistrate said with almost palpable relief. The adulation of the crowd beyond the barrier was lost on him. He did not enjoy his duty, although he knew how much this justice meant to Sumaya. The Malikate had to show its people that it was looking after them - that those who attacked them or disturbed the peace would not go unpunished.

The Age of Imperialism (Early 20th Century Nation RP)

Sumaya National Series, August 15th, 1903 issue

MASSACRE NEAR EXPAT

Last night Zellonian forces from neighboring Zellonian Seralia crossed the border, terrorizing local citizens and slaughtering an entire village before retreating back across the border.

Witnesses identified the soldiers as members of the 7th Special Attachment Force, a Zellonian company known to be stationed in Hollan. Multiple reports describe the brutality of the Zellonian company towards innocent villagers, including the use of threats, beatings and executions. Witness Utari Tri described the grisly scene: "They arrived in the middle of the night and dragged us out of our houses. They made us line up and pointed guns at us. One man asked me where my husband was (he was away from the village on a business trip at the time). When I said he was away they hit me. 'he's not here' I cried and they hit me again and again, yelling at me 'Where is he? Where is your husband?' They beat me until I could not stand. When my son tried to stop them they hit him too. Two of the boys from the village they shot."

Mrs. Utari's story is corroborated by further witnesses, as well as multiple cuts and serious bruises witnessed by our correspondents. The two boys from the village were identified by authorities as Eko Sumar and Iman Wanaki, ages 13 and 14.



Not content with merely terrifying locals and executing children, the 7th Special Attachment Force launched a full scale attack on the village of Tahtu, slaughtering every man, woman and child at the scene in a brutal ambush before fleeing back across the border. Locals report hearing the sound of rapid gunfire in the vicinity for roughly two hours. Malikate soldiers and investigators arrived to find the village annihilated, with roughly 700 dead Several villagers survived with grievous wounds only to expire despite the best efforts of first responders and medical teams. Our correspondents report seeing "men, women and children" killed indiscriminately, "left out to die in the open without hope of relief." Investigations are still underway, but officials report that the weapons used are an almost certain match for standard-issue Zellonian equipment.

Queen Sinta issued a harsh condemnation upon hearing the news, calling it a "cruel and unprovoked massacre of innocents unworthy of any nation" and promising to take "strong measures" in response. The Zellonian ambassador was immediately to the royal palace to account for his government's actions and has not yet left at this time. Local forces have already secured the scene, garrisoning villages along the border. Two regiments from the capital have also been dispatched to reinforce these men and ensure that this atrocity is not repeated.


Our brave soldiers, now garrisoning one of the border villages against the threat of further attacks

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A New People, United

Sumaya, the native empire. It was here that Ratu had forged an alliance with failed continental industrialists and expat merchants to produce guns and ammunition for her warriors. Here that Ratu lead her warriors to victory after victory, uniting the tribes with gun and spear. In her wisdom and magnanimity Ratu had not oppressed the other tribes but united them under his banner, making them citizens in the Malikate of Sumaya.

"We are all Sumayan" She had declared, inviting survaekom nobles, Xian industrialists and anyone else disenchanted with their continental homeland to join him in Sumaya . With their aid she had initiated a program of industrialization and modernization, turning the old capital of Suma into a sprawling city of factories and shipyards.

No longer would the Sumayan tribes be subject to the whims of colonial powers. They would determine their own destiny with their own hands, united under Ratu's heirs.

75 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Sumayan Malikate

Celebrations erupt across the country as tribes celebrate the 75th anniversary since Queen Ratu declaration of a "United Sumaya." Three quarters of a century later the Kingdom Ratu founded is united and prosperous under the rule of her granddaughter Sinta. In the capital of Suma festivities are especially fervent. The market square and public parks are given over to community organizers for festivities, and the University of Suma opens its doors; tours and attendance at the great university will be free for the day. Meanwhile, A grand military parade is held in the city proper, ending with the the ITN Ratu and ITN Talik firing salutes from the harbor.

Queen Sinta himself attended the celebrations with her husbands and children, speaking before cheering crowds from the balcony of the government hall.

"Today I have seen my grandmother's dream made real. Sumaya stands strong. Our people are united in purpose and loyalty. Our soldiers are brave and skilled. Our economy flourishes. As your Queen I could not be more proud; proud to stand before the world, and call you my people, equal to any nation on earth!"

"But let us remember that my grandmother's dream is not yet complete. There are still many of our people who are oppressed by foreign powers, forced to bow to foreigners as superiors rather than meet them as equals. We must remember our brothers and sisters, and remember that we are all Sumayans. Keep them in your hearts and minds, and pray to the Ancestors that they too may some day stand tall with us."

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THE SUMAYAN MALIKATE

Demonym: Sumayan
(Major Ethnic Groupings: Sumayan, Expat)

POPULATION:
23,500,000 (10,000,000 base + 1,500,000 from provinces + 12,000,000 for 3 points)

LOCATION
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GOVERNMENT
Monarchy (free)
-- Current Ruler: Queen Sinta
-- Regent King Cahya
-- Heir: Princess Ratu II

Provinces:
Capital (Suma)(Coastal)
2 Coastal Provinces in Sarelia (Purnama, Susilo)(2 points)

Cities:
Suma (Capital)
Walya
Tirta

Industry:
2 Major Factories (free)(Suma)
2 Minor Factories (8 points)(Suma)
1 Major Shipyard (5 points)(Suma)
2 Minor Shipyards (4 points)(Purnama, Susilo)

Army:
- 230,000 Regulars (free)

Navy:
– 9 Destroyers (free)
– 3 Light Cruisers (free)
- 1 Armored Cruiser (2 points)
- 2 pre-dreadnoughts (6 points)

Army Technology:
Bolt Action Rifles (3 points)
Mass Assault (3 points)
Artillery (3 points)

Navy Technology:
Destroyers: [Armor (1895)] -- [Guns (1895)] -- [Engines (1895) -- [Reliability (1895)]
Light Cruisers: [Armor (1895)] -- [Guns (1895)] -- [Engines (1895) -- [Reliability (1895)]
Armored Cruisers: [Armor (1895)] -- [Guns (1895)] -- [Engines (1895) -- [Reliability (1895)]
Pre-Dreadnoughts: [Armor (1895)] -- [Guns (1895)] -- [Engines (1895) -- [Reliability (1895)]
Submarines: [Armor (1896)] -- [Guns (1898)] -- [Engines (1896) -- [Reliability (1897)]

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Ventium, Verveaux, Ventian Capital

"It is my pleasure." Lon Fen bowed again with immaculate form. "I am Lon Fen, Court Chaplain to her Imperial Majesty Cyzin Ao."

"Your offer caused quite a stir in Xulao. It is most generous and worthwhile. I have been sent on behalf of her Highness' government to clarify key points and, hopefully, to finalize a possible agreement. We can of course speak of the details later - the pier is not a particularly comfortable location to participate in statecraft."

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Naarden, Naarden Peninsula, NFRU

Czinya read over the document swiftly, more intent on her counterpart's words than the fine print. There would be ample time to hash over details later - substance was what mattered now.

"Your offer is generous, although there are some potential issues.

:First off you must be aware that Xulao is, by culture and custom, a matriarchal society. If prince Von Haanrath were to marry our empress he would give up his own name and become a Cyzin. Given our dual needs it would be acceptable if the sons of the union followed the Von Haanrath line while the daughters took the Cyzin name."

"It is also essential to the dignity of the imperial line that the empress follow custom and take multiple husbands. We would be willing to give the Prince the title of Imperial Consort, to refrain from arranging any other foreign marriages with the Empress, and to delay any further marriages until after a Von Haanrath heir has been produced. I understand that these customs may be strange to you, but they are necessarily in keeping with imperial tradition."

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