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| The Times of Constantinople; News from the Basileia tôn Romaiôn | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 23 2009, 02:03 PM (564 Views) | |
| Rhadamanthus | Jul 23 2009, 02:03 PM Post #1 |
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Posted Image The premier newspaper of record of the civilized world. Founded in the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the Emperor Constantine XIII. The Times of Constantinople includes up to date coverage on all major news throughout the oecumene and as well as coverage of important events in the barbarian lands. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Jul 23 2009, 05:38 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 23 2009, 02:17 PM Post #2 |
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***** County of Edessa established Edessa, Syria Following on the important service of the Hibernian Order of St Patrick during the Third Catholic European War, the emperor has seem fit to invest in the order a county with its metropolis in Edessa. Currently, two elder members of the order are serving as head of state and and commander of the military: Count Justinian Vallinius and Knight Master Wilhelm Fleischmann. The newly founded County of Edessa has also been understood by foreign observers to be a formalization of relations between the empire and the Hibernian kingdom, who have long been closely aligned due to the Hibernian Order's presence in Syria and close friendship with the emperor. ***** Exarch of Gaul to meet with French Foreign Minister Poitiers, Gaul Recently invested as Exarch in Lyons, Count Joachim Iakovakis has reportedly contacted the foreign minister of Yvelines in order to set up a meeting in Poitiers. It is expected that this meeting will be used to find a solution to the uprising in Gaul. Iakovakis is well known and popular in Africa and Spain due to his military service. He comes from a military family who were ennobled by Emperor Isaac the Fair during his command as Exarch in Carthage. ***** Palace built for Apocrisiary Genesopolis, Thrace With a new Apocrisiary, Marcus Foscari, named by the Latin Church to act as ambassador to the empire, the old Papal palace in Genesis has been restored so that the Apocrisiary can take up residence there. Foscari will act as contact between the Latin Church and the emperor, while also serving as head of the Latin Church in Genesis. The Genesis district, which is retained from the old Catholic European capital of Genesis City, is also known as Genesopolis. Located to the west of the City's main districts, it remains a Latin-dominated neighborhood, and the Apocrisiary has secured the emperor's pledge that that status will be preserved. Additionally, the Apocrisiary has worked tirelessly to restore Catholic European monuments and churches in the district in order to promote the legacy of Catholic Europe and make the area a center for Latin Catholic tourism. While these measures have been unpopular among the orthodox populace, the emperor has chosen to support them in order to make peace with the Church of Elder Rome. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Jul 26 2009, 11:57 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 24 2009, 08:52 AM Post #3 |
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***** Gaul lost Lyons, Gaul In Lyons today, the Exarch of Gaul handed over the reigns of power to the government of the Republic of Yvelines. It was a smooth transition of power, putting an end to a long period of unrest in the region. As of yet, the terms of the change of power have not been publically released, but one thing is certain: Gaul is no longer part of the Roman Empire. Roman military and government officials have been allowed to depart, while the clergy have remained to care for the needs of the region's remaining orthodox Christian population. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 25 2009, 10:13 PM Post #4 |
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***** Northern campaign commences Constantinople For the first time since the end of the Third Catholic European War and the capture of the Greek lands, the Imperial Armed Forces are on the move. Troop movements are currently underway in multiple locations. Soldiers from Thrace, Macedonia, and Epirus are pushing north, with the aim of extending imperial control north to the Ister or Danube river. Morean levies are being sailed to Italy, where they will be joined by a contingent from Sicily, in hopes of securing the southern portion of the Italian penninsula, allowing the Roman Empire to return to Italy after many centuries of absence. Furthermore, the government is attempting to secure the allegience of the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian city-states. The Hibernian kingdom has sent forces of its own to support the imperial ones. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Jul 26 2009, 11:58 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 29 2009, 03:16 PM Post #5 |
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***** Vlach alliance formed? Varna, Bulgaria A new advance has been made in the northern campaign with the Army of Thrace successfully capturing the city of Varna on the Bulgarian coast. The field commander, Prince Thomas Rangabe, is said to have contacted and established an alliance with the chieften of the Olt Vlachs who dwell on the northern side of the River Ister. It is expected that these northern Vlach allies will attack the Bulgar positions from the north, forming a pincer movement with the Armies of Thrace and Macedonia. Furthermore, there have been talks of imperial aid to the Vlachs in forming a stable and prosperous state. ***** Italian campaign progresses Brundisium, Italy The Morean Army under Count Joachim Iakovakis has proceeded to establish control in Brundisium. It is said that there was a short seige, after which the commander of the city surrendered to the Roman force and terms were established amiably. ***** Human rights groups protest the northern campaign Scupi, Bulgaria The human rights group Amnesty International has staged protests at Scupi and Tauresium accusing the imperial government of human rights violations during the northern campaign. The Army of Macedonia was preparing to attack those cities, which are being used as fortresses by the bandits. However, the protestors have placed themselves in front of the cities' fortifications, acting as human shields for the bandits. It is currently unclear how the Macedonian Army will proceed. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 30 2009, 12:17 AM Post #6 |
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***** Franco-Roman tensions reignite Constantinople With news of the massacres at Scupi and Tauresium began to spread, the imperial government in Constantinople recieved a strongly worded condemnation from Versailles accusing the empire of "vile and barbaric" behavior and demanding reparations for any French citizens who may have been among the dead. With this most recent event, Franco-Roman relations have reached another low, whereas they had warmed somewhat after the Treaty of Poitiers transferred the Exarchate of Gaul to French possession. Such a major rupture in continental relations, with the Third Catholic European War so recent, has been cause for worry among many international observers, who hope that the current incident can be patched over and the tensions calmed. The empire has a representative at the French summit being convened in Paris, and it is believed that relations have not been irrevocably damaged by either state's behavior. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Jul 31 2009, 01:38 AM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 31 2009, 01:38 AM Post #7 |
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***** Investigation commission formed Thessalonica, Macedonia A commission, headed up by University of Constantinople Professors Michael Celsius and Antonius Nicator, is currently being assembled in Thessalonica, which will be entrusted with investigating the so-called "Bulgarian massacre." Lord Celsius is the departmental chair for the "Law of Nations," while Lord Nicator is the sub-departmental chair for the "Law Between Nations." The commission currently includes other members from the University of Constantinople, as well as representatives of the armed forces, the church, and the emperor himself. Finally, members of the Parisian Investigative Bureau are expected to arrive in Thessalonica shortly to join the commission. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Jul 31 2009, 03:24 PM Post #8 |
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***** Investigation completed, officers disciplined Constantinople The Romano-French investigation into the Bulgarian Massacre has been completed with the results released and submitted to the emperor. Following his review of the results, Emperor Constantine XIII personally ordered the imprisonment of the implicated officers and announced this result to the governments of Europe. The imperial family did not escape scandal, as the emperor's cousin Andrew Palaeologus was stripped of his titles and incomes and placed under house arrest in Sicily. Opinion within the empire seems to be mixed on these results. While some are happy to see the punishment of those who committed what many consider a human rights abuse, others think that the emperor bowed to French pressure in an unseemly manner. However, while still somewhat cool, Franco-Roman relations have returned to a more normal level. It is hoped that Palaeologus' children will nevertheless be allowed to eventually recover their father's rights. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 19 2009, 09:22 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 2 2009, 11:29 PM Post #9 |
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***** Epirot army advances Dyracchium, Albania While the Bulgarian massacre has dimmed the public view of the northern campaign, new successes are likely to raise spirits once more. The Army of Epirus has made major advances on the Servo-Albanian front, securing northern Albania and several major coastal cities, and proceeding into the Serbian region. The success of the operation is due to a combination of smart planning, clever diplomacy, disorganized enemies, and the aid of local forces and the Hibernian Kingdom. Together, these factors have allowed the Army of Epirus to wage an efficient and effective war. ***** Catepanate of Italy formed Barion, Italy The campaign on the Italian peninsula has been completed with victory declared after a northern limit was established. Roman armies now control everything south of this line, either directly, or through allegiance, except for the Teutonic Order's enclave that covers portions of the Italian regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. The great success with which this campaign was fought have led to the promotion of its field commander, the veteran general Joachim Iakovakis, Count of Ceuta and former Exarch of Gaul before the latter territory was transfered to France. Count Iakovakis will now govern the newly acquired Italian provinces as the Catepan of Italy, with headquarters in Barion. He will have the authority to appoint provincial governors for the other provinces and to maintain the Italian border garrisons. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 5 2009, 09:00 PM Post #10 |
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***** Princely Serbia formed Belgrade, Serbia The Army of Epirus, in the course of its northward movement, had made contact with Radoslav Nemanjic a Serbian prince who rules from Belgrade. In negotiations it was agreed that he would accept incorporation into the Roman Empire. He would recieve the title "Prince of Belgrade," while his small realm would accept annexation and Roman administration under the name of "Princely Serbia." With Lord Nemanjic's aid, the rest of the Serbian lands that the Army of Epirus was seeking to conquer have been subdued. Now, the final thrust of the Northern campaign will likely begin soon. This will consist of an invasion of the remaining portion of Bulgaria by various assembled Roman forces. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 5 2009, 09:00 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 6 2009, 11:43 AM Post #11 |
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***** Colonial charter granted Constantinople The emperor has recently granted a charter for a proprietary colony to seven Latin noblemen. The colony, called Cisplatina, is to be founded in South America. The purpose of this Antipodean settlement is to provide a place for Latins who wish to live under their own rule in accordance with their own traditions, though it will still hold allegiance to the Roman Empire. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 9 2009, 06:54 PM Post #12 |
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***** Bulgaria conquered Nicopolis, Bulgaria Thomas Rangabe, the Prince of Adrianople, has announced today that Bulgaria has been completed pacified and joined to the Roman Empire. This brings an end to the Northern Campaign and brings the border of the Roman Empire to the Danube and Drava rivers in the north. The victory was completed by the Armies of Thrace and Macedonia, with the assistance of the empire's new Vlach allies north of the Great River. It is believed that the emperor will now travel north to personally thank the Olt Vlachs for their assistance in the conquest of Bulgaria. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 9 2009, 06:54 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 10 2009, 11:17 PM Post #13 |
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***** Victoria Falls summit concludes Victoria Falls, Ulgania Today, the Victoria Falls summit on Middle Eastern and African affairs, hosted by Ulgania, has come to an end. While a number of important nations had attended the conference, the business of the conference was largely disrupted by the racialist ravings coming out of the former Kasnyian colonies in Africa, who have become independent and seem to have relapsed into primitivism. Despite this, Duke Thomas, Lord Damascene-Dalassenos, was able to conduct a private conference afterward with the Ulganian diplomat Tres Valentine. While the results of this private meeting were not reported, they are widely believed to have been positive, as instead of hurrying back to Constantinople, Lord Damascene-Dalassenos is said to have remained for a vacation. ***** Emperor journeys northward Constantinople The emperor announced today he would travelling north across the Great River to visit the empire's new Vlach allies. Considering the instrumental role they played in the Northern Campaign, it is assumed that the emperor desires to cement the empire's ties with this orthodox Christian nation, and to welcome them into the family of nations, of which the emperor is the natural head. The emperor's departure from the City was accompanied with victory celebrations as the sovereign and his entourage made their procession through the City and outside of it. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 10 2009, 11:17 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 12 2009, 12:12 PM Post #14 |
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***** Britannia at war Edinburgh, Scotland News from Scotland is that the Scottish King has claimed the English and is preparing to invade. At the same time, several Highland Clans have rebelled and are attempting to overthrow what they see as a heretic king. At the same time, the Scottish action has promoted chaos in Britain. In the southeast, correspondants have informed The Times that Wessex has also commenced an invasion of England. Finally, Wales has strenously objected to both invasions, and is currently convening a conference with the intention of maintaining English independence. The County of Edessa has been invited to this conference. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 12 2009, 12:12 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 13 2009, 05:52 PM Post #15 |
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***** Duchy of the Fortunate Isles expanded Fortunate Isles The Madeira archipelago has been secured and affixed to the Duchy of the Fortunate Isles. Additionally, the Cape Verde Isles were also secured. All of these have been grouped under the Duchy to give them representation in the Estates-General of Constantinople. However, they will be grouped into two protectorates. The Canary and Madeira island groups will form the restored Jaziraat protectorate, maintaing self-rule in the former island nation to which the Romans had long extended protections The Cape Verde Isles will form a second protectorate, and will also be allowed to maintain local self-rule according to the customs and laws of the local people. ***** Corporate charters granted Constantinople Two new charters for joint-stock companies have recently been granted by the imperial court. The first, the Transatlantic Company, will be doing business in the Americas, and has so far been successful in the fledgeling nation called the Republic of Manitoba. The second company, the Roman South African Company, has a charter allowing it to operate in Sub-Saharan Africa. So far, it has been the primary force in establishing a trade settlement at Whale Bay. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 14 2009, 10:08 PM Post #16 |
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***** British Isles at peace Cardiff, Wales News from Cardiff is that peace has been restored in Britannia. The Scottish King, James IX, has withdrawn his claims to the English throne for the time being. It is expected that the Wessexian and Welsch mobilizations will also be withdrawn. For all the bluster and controversy, little has changed in the Isles. ***** Spanish law issued Cordoba, Spain Yesterday, the emperor issued the imperial edict "Law of the Spains." This establishes Roman protection over the people of the Iberian peninsula, a traditional Roman sphere of influence. The new law allows the Roman Empire to intervene against any agressor who would seek to invade the peninsula, as well as to protect the Iberian peoples from corrupt or unstable governments. Edited by Rhadamanthus, Aug 19 2009, 09:31 PM.
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 19 2009, 09:43 PM Post #17 |
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***** Controversy erupts in Spain Huesca, Spain The imperial edict "Law of the Spains" has led to some controversy as the Republic of Huesca, descended from the criminal fascist regime that destroyed Vlachos and Pueyo Spain, has refused to recognize the edict, and instead claims to inherit the Iberian Doctrine of the former kingdom. Needless to say, the empire continues to maintain the primacy in Spain, and refuses to recognize any such claims. However, Huesca's sovereignty continues to be recognized. However, other reactions have been more positive. Ulgania has recognized the Roman claims, and with imperial permission, will be expanding to better govern districts in northern Spain on the empire's behalf. ***** New agreement in Britain? Cardiff, Wales The latest news from Britain is that the continuing peace may be secured by method of plebicite. The Roman emissary currently in Cardiff, Duke Thomas Damascene-Dalassenos, is playing a key role, along with the representatives of the County of Edessa, Count Justinian Vallinius, and the commander of Edessa's military, Viscount Wilhelm Fleischmann. Lord Damascene-Dalassenos has proposed a series of plebicites, to be held by the Roman Empire, that would settle the matter of whether the feudal counties of England should recognize the overlordship of Scotland, Wessex, Wales, or no power. ***** Coronation in Zeelar Zeelar, Nubia Before his meeting with the Vlachs in Wallachia, the emperor has journeyed south to Zeelar, to witness the coronation of the new Nubian kings. Zeelar, in the manner of ancient Lacedaemon, is a diarchy with two kings. One king rules according to the pagan rites of pre-Christian Egypt, and has taken the throne name of Amenohphis. The other king, Bartholomew Wire, will rule according to the orthodox faith. The Roman Empire, recognizing the local Nubian customs, extends recognition to both kings. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Aug 28 2009, 09:38 PM Post #18 |
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***** Imperial Engagement Constantinople The Imperial Palace has announced that Imperial Princess Catherine Alexandra, the youngest daughter of Emperor Constantine and Empress Sebastina, has been engaged to King John Marius of Spain, the son of the late King Hannibal of Spain. The young King of Spain, who is age 12, is a Roman vassal, and it is expected that his marriage to the princess, age 13, will solidify the ties of Roman Spain to the rest of the empire. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Oct 1 2009, 09:53 PM Post #19 |
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***** Britain at Peace Cardiff, Wales The Times's correspondent in Wales has reported that the results have come in from Lord Damascene-Dalassenos' plebicites, and the counties of England have in an orderly fashion divided themselves among the three insular countries of Wessex, Wales, and Scotland. Lord Damascene-Dalassenos has been touring the capitals of the British Isles, building up Roman ties with all the countries of the region. Furthermore, Wales has announced its intention to expand into German lands. The empire has so far been supportive, eager to build up ties with the British region. |
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| Rhadamanthus | Dec 3 2009, 03:42 PM Post #20 |
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***** A Ball in Russia St. Petersburg, Russia In the far north of Great Russia, in the city of St. Petersburg, the imperial family has gone to attend a ball being held by the Russian Romanov dynasty to announce its coming union with the Grand Ducal Drax dynasty of Little Russia. It is assumed that this union will lead to the development of the Russian states and allow them to play a dominant role in shaping European affairs in the future, having played a fundamental role in the defeat of the World Military Dominion. |
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