And we show you how to destroy a "Valor" class battleship with a toothpick, a piece of string and a dead parrot.
But first, we have a special report on Gallic Society, written by the hounorable professor George Head, OBE, phD......OmG...... STD.....CIT........University of Cambdridge.
While the people of the Taus have had a violent lesson in oppression from the Gallic Crown, the people of Gallia have had to endure the tyranny of this most unjust government for centuries. Unlike the Kingdom of Bretonia, where a constitutional monarchy ensures liberty and individual self-determination, the Kindgom of Gallia represses its citizens to ensure the absolute rule of the monarch.How did this technologically advanced society end up with such an archaic system of government is still unknown, but it's easy to see how it is maintained.
The system is very similar to the old feudal organization of ancient Human history. A relatively small part of the population, those of noble birth have total control over matters of life and death for the majority bellow them. Control is administrated through merciless violence, courtesy of the Gallic Royal Navy and the Gallic Royal Police. Feudal social systems are based on delegation of power and extraction of wealth. This is most easily represented through an image of a pyramid, where power flows from top to bottom, and extracted wealth is directed from the poorest subjects on the bottom to the ones on top.
From historical precedents we know several unchanging characteristics of feudal societies. The system relies on ensuring that the wealth extracted from the bottom classes is maximized, by any means necessary and the power remains in the ones standing above. The ruler King Charles XI, is the absolute source of power for the nobility and the ultimate recipient of the wealth extracted from the peasantry.
Representation of Charles XI, repressing the peasantry yesterday:
Another characteristic of feudal societies, which remain unchanging is the constant competition and violent conflict between the nobility. The ruler of these societies must maintain the balance of power between his subjects, or otherwise face the risk of having his post usurped by a powerful duke, baron or even mayor. This balance is more often than not, maintained through violent confrontations on the battlefield, which lead to even more suffering for the lower classes.
There are signs that the Gallic Monarchy's control over society is collapsing. The existence of the Council and their successes in taking over entire systems is an indication of just how much the common Gaul despises the crown. After all it is well established that the feudal order is often destroyed not by great men, but by the collective revolution of the lower masses.
And now for the rest of tonight's news program:
|HOME NEWS|
New London
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bretonia has made its claim to the newly mapped Omega - 9 system. Details of the claim are as of yet unknown, but it comes after heavy negotiations with the Independent Miners Guild.
The system has been the center of an international dispute between the Independent Miners Guild, The Government of Rheinland and various other groups.
Omega - 9 has been the primary subject of conflict for the southern part of the Sirius sector. Now that Bretonia and the Independent Miners Guild have established their areas of influence in the system, it is expected that the issue will put to rest. There is no word on the possibility of a mutual security agreement between the IMG and the Armed Forces.
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The BBC has received several reports of new Gallic Atrocities conducted against civilians. A group within the Gallic Royal Navy called the Punishers is blamed for a series of attacks against unarmed cargo transports. It is not known whether the attacks are coordinated to disrupt supplies to Bretonia. If so they, have completely failed in the matter.
The unprovoked attacks have once again, proven the barbarity of the Gallic military. House authorities have released this picture, believed to be the leader of the group:
Civilians are advised to remain vigilant and avoid close encounters with members of the group
|INTERNATIONAL NEWS|
New Tokyo
The polls in the Kusari National Elections have officially closed. There is yet to be a statement of results from the country's election commission, even three days have already passed. In the meantime rumors of deliberate delay and malpractice by the current ruling party, are spreading.
Projections during the last day of election showed a suprising lead by the Kusari Reformation Party. The party seeks to restore the Imperial rule in Kusari and reestablish the economic policy of protectionism towards Kusari industry. It is unknown whether the actual results would match the latest opinion polls.
The elections have definitely shown the split in Kusari society, between the new liberal political outlook of the urban population and the still strong conservative ideals of the older generation. [Would you like to know more?]
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Manhattan
There is no end in sight for the Kusari-Liberty Embargo, as the the two sides remain bitterly divided. Kusari Naval Forces have established regular patrols around all known exits of the Shikoku system with the goal of preventing shipments of fuel leaving Kusari space. There are fears of possible escalation of this trade dispute into a full blown shooting match, on both sides. Fortunately for now there have been no accidents reported between security forces.
Experts claim, that resolving this issue would be left for the next Kusari government. Whichever political party comes to power, would inevitably be forced to make a choice on the long-term future of international relations between Kusari and Liberty. [Would you like to know more?]
And now, we asked our resident expert on asymmetrical warfare, what is his favorite method of destroying a Valor class battleship using only a toothpick, a piece of string and a dead parrot.