Public Service Announcements by the Republic of Liberty

[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

After discussion with representatives of several leading corporations within Liberty, it has been determined that the export of Scrap Metal across our southern border to Rheinland is not beneficial to our interests. Therefore the export of Scrap Metal by ALG is no longer permitted, and the export laws have been updated to reflect this new outlook. Please note that ALG is still permitted to retrieve and haul Scrap Metal to smelters within Liberty space, and that this does not reflect poorly upon their efficient work in removing Toxic Waste from our facilities.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Regarding this transmission;

Recently a member of the Liberty Navy Admiralty, specifically Vice Admiral Rachel Baker, sent an open communication throughout Liberty as a means of informing those who may be swayed by the recently-revived efforts of the treasonous Hellfire Legion. Within this communication and the one immediately following, Vice Admiral Baker utilized a number of points defending the effectiveness of the Republic as well as emboldening our Armed Forces and the efforts they put forward to keep everyone safe and free, whilst criticizing the Legion's methods and morality. However, in this manner, we understand that a spot of controversy has arisen regarding her comments surrounding the privatization of our Police, under the company Liberty Police, Incorporated. We would like to make it clear that the comments made earlier this week by Vice Admiral Baker were not indicative of the relationship between the Navy, the Police, and their roles within the Libertonian Government. Furthermore, her office has reported that those comments, while somewhat correctly portraying her opinion on the matter, were too strongly worded for the meaning she was attempting to convey.

We'd like to view this matter as a defense of the freedom of speech, a right many of us cherish whilst those in other Houses are not allowed to speak their mind about the government. Baker's comments, while perhaps not appropriate for a public forum such as it was, are those that all citizens are allowed to not only have but share, as a right that our Armed Forces defend every day. The people of Liberty and of the so-called "Commonwealth" should be reminded that the Republic is a nation founded on discourse, understanding, and the rights of the people to see themselves governed as they wish. The tenets of our Republic have built our nation as one of cooperation and democracy; something that the Hellfire Legion and its puppet government wishes to break. The Hellfire preach a message of nonviolence and nationalism, but the only evidence they've shown is the thoughtless murder of our mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles . . . all those who pledged their lives to the Republic of Liberty, those servicemen and servicewomen who pledged to defend the Republic against all threats, foreign and domestic. This so-called "Commonwealth" speaks from a moral high ground, when their actions clearly show otherwise. They "set out to create a better Liberty", yet the only thing they have set out so far is countless deals with low-life scum like the murderous Xenos they view as friends and partners - the same Xenos that destroy innocent civilian trade vessels every year and are responsible for the deaths of many servicemembers and police officers.

And so, we will end this with some food for thought. Do you, the people of Liberty, wish to be governed by the terrorists and scoundrels that make up the Hellfire Legion, the treasonous monsters that will go to any length to achieve their goal, even if it means the deaths of thousands of people? Are the ends - their rather unsubstantiated vision of Liberty - truly justified by such atrocious means?

- Edward Owens, Press Secretary for the Republic of Liberty

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Diplomacy notice;

Citizens of Liberty following a half a decade long conflict with the Republic of Rheinland it is due time that a state of war between the two houses has ended.

You may follow the signing of the peace treaty here: ::: Link to: Signing of the Rheinland-Liberty peace treaty :::

Effective immediately, the treaty is presented here:

Liberty-Rheinland Peace Treaty

Peace Treaty

between the Bundesrepublik Rheinland and the Republic of Liberty

PREAMBLE

Signatories to this Treaty (hereafter as "the Parties") - The Government of Bundesrepublik Rheinland (hereafter as "Rheinland") and the Government of the Republic of Liberty (hereafter as "Liberty"):

Desiring to bring to an end the state of war between them and to establish a peace in which they can live in neighborly security and stability;

Respecting each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity, boundaries and political independence;

Desiring as well to develop friendly relations and cooperation between themselves in accordance with the principles of peaceful international relations, with intention to refrain from the threats or use of force against each other and to settle all disputes between them by peaceful means from now on;

Aiming to achieve relations of those of nations which, as sovereign equals, cooperate in friendly association to promote their common welfare;

Have agreed as follows:

CHAPTER I - Relations

Article 1

The state of war between the Parties is terminated and peace is established between them upon the signing of this Treaty by delegated representatives of the Parties.

Article 2

Violations of conditions of this Treaty by any side will be met with sanctions depending on the severity.

CHAPTER II - Financial or other compensations

Article 3

The Parties are not entitled to require any financial or other compensation for damages caused by war with exception of payment for repairs and re-commissioning of Hamburg Jump Gate in Hudson system and Hudson Jump Gate in Hamburg system, where 67 percent of the costs will be paid by Liberty and 33 percent of the costs by Rheinland.

CHAPTER III - Status of Hudson system

Article 4

System is under joint administration of both houses, divided into Libertonian (sectors A-H 1-4) and Rheinland (sectors A-H 5-8) zone. Borderline is set on the border of sectors A4-H4 and A5-H5 with shared zone of 10 kilometers of distance from the borderline inside both exclusive zones.

Article 5

Planet Atka and area of 15 kilometers around it is considered as part of Liberty zone with exception of planet Atka - Hamburg Jump Gate trade lane.

Article 6

Both houses are allowed to place one battleship in their zone to serve as base for their patrols. No other military installations are allowed.

Article 7

Patrols are allowed to patrol only in their respective zone and also in shared zone, applying laws of their house without any interference of opposite house authorities or corporations. Exceptions for entering opposite exclusive zone are case of system-wide emergency call for help or chase of hostile or illegal entity which flew into opposite exclusive zone during pursuit. Under no circumstances Rheinland patrols are allowed to enter Texas system and Liberty patrols Hamburg system.

Article 8

Running costs of trade lane from Hamburg Jump Gate to planet Atka are paid by Rheinland, running costs of trade lane from planet Atka to Texas Jump Gate are paid by Liberty.

Article 9

All rules and further conditions for Hudson system may be later regulated by special treaty between the Parties.

CHAPTER IV - Status of Bering system

Article 10

System is under joint administration of both houses, divided into Libertonian (sectors A-H 1-4) and Rheinland (sectors A-H 5-8) zone. Borderline is set on the border of sectors A4-H4 and A5-H5 with shared zone of 10 kilometers of distance from the borderline inside both exclusive zones.

Article 11

Both houses are allowed to place one battleship in their zone to serve as base for their patrols. No other military installations are allowed.

Article 12

Patrols are allowed to patrol only in their respective zone and also in shared zone, applying laws of their house without any interference of opposite house authorities or corporations. Exceptions for entering opposite exclusive zone are case of system-wide emergency call for help or chase of hostile or illegal entity which flew into opposite exclusive zone during pursuit. Under no circumstances Rheinland patrols are allowed to enter Texas system and Liberty patrols Hamburg system.

Article 13

Running costs of trade lane from former location of Hamburg Jump Gate to Freeport 2 will be paid by Rheinland, running costs of trade lane from Freeport 2 to Texas Jump Gate will be paid by Liberty.

Article 14

All rules and further conditions for Bering system may be later regulated by special treaty between the Parties.

CHAPTER V - Status of Bremen and New Hampshire systems

Article 15

The New Hampshire system is considered as part of Liberty space and treated accordingly with all Liberty laws applied in its entirety. All Rheinland military units present there will leave it and move to Rheinland space within 168 hours after this Treaty is signed by both Parties.

Article 16

The Bremen system will be considered as part of Rheinland space and treated accordingly with all Rheinland laws applied in its entirety once conditions defined by Article 15 of this Treaty are met.

CHAPTER VI - Restoration of trade relations

Article 17

Viewing economic development and prosperity as pillars of peace, security and harmonious relations between houses, and also affirming their mutual desire to promote economic cooperation between them, the Parties agree to restore mutual economic relations and to terminate economic boycotts and border embargoes directed at each other, including native corporations and manufactured ships.

Article 18

The Parties retain right to keep general restrictions on cargo which is classified as contraband by local laws, to keep licensing systems which applies to all ships generally without distinction of origin, and to keep laws governing mining rights in their territory.

Article 19

Native corporations of both houses will be granted access to all public systems and docking rights to all planets under administration of house authorities - specifically planets Hamburg, New Berlin, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Denver, Erie, Houston, Los Angeles and Manhattan - without undue delay. This will be executed by joint transponder codes update under supervision of Sirius Identification Commission.

CHAPTER VII - Prisoner Exchanges

Article 20

The Parties will release and transfer without undue delay all combatants and civilians held in relation to the conflict in conformity with international humanitarian guidelines.

CHAPTER VIII - Final clauses

Article 21

This Treaty is signed by both parties in two certified identical copies; one is kept and archived by each Party.

Article 22

This Treaty enters into force upon signature by delegated representative of each Party.

Done at the New Berlin Metropolis on the Planet New Berlin on the 28th March 823 A.S.

For the Bundesrepublik Rheinland
Luisa Neumann, Chancellor

Luisa Neumann



For the Republic of Liberty
Sam Worthington, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Sam Worthington

All employees of the Republic of Liberty's Government, including but not limited to the Forces of Liberty, are expected to take heed of this treaty immediately and comply with any operational changes that may result.

Let this be the start of a new era of peace and prosperity for our houses.

- Sam Worthington, Secretary of State for Foreign Policy

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

Following the recent high flow of "Human Cargo" especially in our border with Rheinland, there has been many concerns raised regarding the conditions provided to these passengers. As such there has been a discussion in the general assembly, reaching an agreement that passenger conditions are to be regulated by Liberty laws.

The following section will come into effect 24 hours from the posting of this notice.

Improper passenger conditions.

This is defined as the crowding of people into a ship not designed for such tasks. The carrying of more than 650 passengers, VIPs, delegates, or any other classification of people in any ship not listed here is to be considered unlawful. Officers may demand that said people be dropped off at the nearest station or transferred to their own vessel as well as demand a fine.

Liners and Yachts (minus the "Pilgrim" liner which is deemed improper for Human Cargo) and Armored Transports are exempt from the passenger limit regulations as they are designed to carry human cargo.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

It has been some time since our last law update notice, however be advised.

We have issued a number of updates to our laws. Please take notice that Kemwer Munitions have bene classified as illegal cargo due to their origin being that of terrorist organisation known as The Order. We have expanded the list of criminals to include major terrorist and pirate organisations from other houses due to their cosntant attacks against Liberty corporations and the rest of civilized population. Base Licenses have been simplified and is now set at a flat rate of fifty million credtis per month regardless of stations' location or size. Section three underwent centralization and you will now find all illegal technology in one compact list. Be aware that affiliated with these entities is also considered to be against the law.

That would be all for now. More updates are to follow.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

We have introduced a number of law changes:

- Blood Diamonds are now classified as contraband.
- Nuclear Devices can now be additionally transported by ALG Waste Disposal.
- Liberty Separatists have been added as criminals and their technology made illegal.
- Bering and Vespucci are under embargo and no goods are to be brought into these systems.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

We have introduced a minor but important law change:

- Nuclear Devices no longer restricted commodity.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law update;

We have introduced the following law changes:

- Added standartized special cargo or ship licensing.
- Virginia entry restriction has been lifted for Texas Jump Gate-Richmond Military Academy stretch.
- Removed all exemptions to have free modular stations.
- Added choice to pay 50.000.000 credits per month or 500.000.000 credits per year for modular station.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Law Update;

We have introduced the following law changes:
+ New permanent licence plan for modular station: 1.500.000.000 SC one-time
+ New restricted zone: Cold Lake Nebula in Alberta (with exception of cargo transports moving between Camrose Supply Depot and Leduc Station)
+ New modular base law: If you are planning to construct modular base within 5 clicks of existing station, you will be required to obtain written permission from official representatives of such station(s). For example, building near Pueblo Station would require permission from Ageira Innovations.

Thank you,

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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[The Republic Of Liberty]

Update on the state of affairs in the Independent Worlds;

Due to a large increase in security threats reported by the LSF, the Republic has made an executive decision to close all traffic to the Bering sector for an indefinite period. No traffic may pass into or through Bering without prior authorization from a ranking member of the Primary Liberty Forces ([LN], 5th|, =LSF=, LPI-). Those that are found breaking this cordon within the Libertonian-patrolled section of Bering will be considered tresspassers of a restricted zone under Section Three, Article Four of the Laws of the Republic of Liberty, and prosecuted as such. Cross-border traffic through the Hudson system remains unaffected.

In addition, we have identified a large spike in the trade of refurbished electronics and related material through the Bering embargo, apparently in aid of criminal elements to Liberty. Until we can further investigate the nature of this trade and the specific legality of different components, origins, destinations, etc., all "Refurbished Electronics" shipments are hereby grounded. Ships found carrying the cargo within the House of Liberty may suffer punishments from fines to forced ship impound as per Section One, Article One of the Laws of the Republic of Liberty.

- Boris Livingstone, Secretary of State for Internal Affairs

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