Sursum Corda - An Imperium OffTopicum Game

[gay_Aleks]

Hey, it's the second other favourite European past-time, creating grand coalitions!

 

[inthesomeday]

On Arlette Desrosiers and Murder
by Frederick Otto Brahm II, Voice of the People​

My father, the great man credited by many with speaking the truth of God that united Germany and expelled its demons, was very clear on the subject of violence, or, as some would have it called, “murder” implemented against the demonic, Communist, and liberal. Many of his vocal critics-- critics, also, of morality itself, as one will usually find under any serious prejudice-- attempted to indict him as personally responsible for the events of the reunification that took place throughout the 2020s and 2030s. I seek, here, to use his established absolution as a testimony in support of the actions of the Frenchwoman Arlette Desrosiers.


Firstly, a definition: murder is between people. When one human person kills another, we call it murder. The civil war of the 20s included a great volume of murder, this is true, and it has never been argued; the Leftist partisans who made battle in the streets and in the fields of Germany incited plentiful violence and, indeed, murder, human-on-human killing. The Christian militias that would reinstate order throughout the nation later are guilty of some killing as well, due to the necessities of the war, and surely their judgement by God will resolve their consciences when necessary.


This is because God condemns murder. It is prohibited as one of the Ten Commandments, and wrath as a Deadly Sin. It is certain that, during the war, many members of the Christian militias were guilty of murder, and that after this life they will be punished or forgiven accordingly. Of course, given the circumstances, by which human beings, Communists and liberals, were guarding the inhuman and refusing to listen to the heavenly reason to persuade them, as well as violently resisting the actions of God on earth by His soldiers, perhaps these necessary murders will be forgiven that they have preserved the souls of millions more than they destroyed.


But the killing of demonic creatures, such as those sponsored by the devil-collaborators in Agontrov, should not and cannot logically be called murder, by the simple logical reason that they are non-human. Whether or not they were human once is inconclusive in the research of the state scientists, but whether they are human now is unanimously agreed on: they are not. They are at best an abstraction of God’s image, the origin of the human form, and at worst something else entirely, likely outside of God’s kingdom. The leading theological hypotheses to their genesis are that their disfigurement is a curse or a mark to punish and identify the sinful, or that they are here as spawns of the devil, to deceive and cause condemnation among the pious or ignorant human people of earth. Regardless of the reality, they are not human, biologically or theologically.


For this reason, Arlette Desrosiers and her gang-- an amateur militia, of sorts-- are exempt from the cries of murder. Perhaps their judgement was short, and the “orcish” civilians they killed were still capable of cleansing and salvation, a question still unanswered by the experiments of the state scientists in Germany, but they are not guilty of murder. At worst, their crime is the expedition of a sentence not theirs to enforce, but an inevitable one nonetheless. At best, their crime is no crime at all but rather the work of God Himself in expelling demons, sanctioned by divinity and exempt from earthly reason.


Secondly, a much shorter reality: Arlette herself is guilty only of the actions she pulled the triggers to enact herself. At the age of 15, she is older than the Virgin Mary was at the time of Christ’s birth, and is therefore guilty of her own choices, but simply due to her charisma and leadership she must not be convicted of the actions of those she led. My father killed no one, he only exposed what he saw as the truth, and the choices of the Christian militias and soldiers of God were theirs to make, and theirs to claim responsibility for.

 

[TheGryphonPrince]

2041 elections in the Roman Republic

Party legend:
Roman Party: 113 seats
Liberal Party: 77 seats
Egalitarian Coalition (socialists, communists, various mutant parties): 45 seats
Christian Democratic Party: 23 seats
Minor Parties: 5 seats

With the rising tensions in our borders, the Liberal Party, which historically shared control with the Roman Party, has lost control of the senate to the latter. After the senatorial elections were finished, Duilus Pompeius (birth name Duilo Berardi), from the Roman Party, and Julius Scipio(birth name Ferdinando Alberghi), from the Egalitarian Coallition, were elected as the new consuls for this year.

The Roman Party guarantees to uphold to the old Roman values in these times of crisis, but it also promises to keep our defense to an all-time high, hoping that we do not repeat the mistakes that the "successors" to Rome once did. Finally, we guarantee equality in the law for all our citizens, whether they be Romans, French, Turks, Mutants, Pagans, Christians, Muslims, Jews and we extend an invitation to all mutants living under whatever oppresion the Christian zealots put them in, to approach Roman territory, wether they want to live or just want safe passage to the Agontrov territories.

May Jupiter, eternal protector of Rome, bless our new consuls and see us through these times of tension!

The Republic prepares for the possible conflict

Although we hope that conflict never sparks in Europe, nevertheless, we would be fools to lower our guard. Therefore, we have began to greatly expand our military and our navy.

(6+ industrial power, 13+ military power)

Expansion

In addition to our continued liberation of Lombardy, we have also began establishing a foothold in what was once the mighty city of Carthage. We welcome our former rivals with open arms to embrace Roman rule, as we do not come as conquerors as we did thousands of years ago, but as messengers of the security and liberty these people once enjoyed.

 

[J.K. Stockholme]

Canadian expansion, Spring 2041:

 

[Tyo]

16 dp into econ
3 dp into military

 

[christos200]

The most popular daily newspaper of the United States of Australia and New Guinea

Tax cuts pass through House of Representatives

In a major legislative victory for the Liberal Party, the corporate tax cuts (from 25% to 16%) and the tax cuts for the middle class (from 20% to 8%) passed through the House of Representatives. All 29 Liberal representatives voted in support of the tax cuts while the 18 Labor representatives votes against the corporate tax cuts but in favor of the tax cuts for the middle class. The Liberal Speaker of House, Mr. Marcus Kent, has said, "This vote has been a major legislative victory for the Liberal Party. The burden on the middle class has been lifted and corporations will have more money to invest and create thousands new jobs. Liberals prove once again that they are the party of enterprise and economic growth."
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Infrastructure project announced by President​

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President James Guster has announced a large scale infrastructure project. This new project shall have a twofold purpose; to both repair and expand Australian-New Guinean infrastructure and increase employment, especially in regions troubled by the bushrangers. The President hopes that providing jobs and financial security will lower crime rates. "An investment into our infrastructure was long overdue", the President said to reporters. "We need to ensure that our Union has the most modern infrastructure. This will be done through a cooperation of the public and private sector. The infrastructure project shall be handed over to private companies to ensure efficiency."
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Major military operation​

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The President has announced a major military operation to end the bushrangers crisis once and for all. If the infrastructure project is the carrot, the military operation is the stick. A major military operation called 'Operation Storm' has been given the green light. Sources in the Ministry of Defense tell us that the operation is not merely meant to crush the criminals but also to test the capabilities of the Australian-New Guinean armed forces. The operation will include large scale use of the air force, mass bombardment of deserted islands that act as safe haven from criminals and infantry offensives supported by parachute troopers and tanks. The military leadership is confident of the success of the mission. "Terrorism shall not be tolerated!", the President said to the press. "We shall put an end to those criminals and ensure a return to stability."
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Large scale media campaign

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Minister of Justice, Lex Luthor, has announced a large scale media campaign to counter the propaganda of bushrangers and other criminal organizations. The government shall utilize both traditional and social media to counter criminal activities. Videos and photos of the atrocities of the bushrangers and the families of their victims shall be circulated and it will be made sure that as many citizens as possible will watch those videos and photos. The government shall also crack down on activity on the internet that is deemed to be supportive of criminal activities. "Free speech shall be respected", Lex Luthor said, "but calling for violence will not. Support for terrorist acts is not protected by the Constitution." In order to ensure that the new social media crackdown does not endanger free speech, the Minister has allowed human rights groups to review the process and assure that only messages/videos calling for terrorist acts shall be removed. "We are committed to free speech and protecting the liberties of law abiding citizens. Only criminals will have to worry about our measures." ​

 

[christos200]

1 DP in media campaign (project)
3 DP in military campaign (project)
6 DP in infrastructure project
4 DP in economy.

 

[Ailedhoo]

The UAC to play music at the borders with France and Germany

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In order to mark our borders with the theocracies and to help sway the oppressed populaces under the French and the German theocracies the United Agontrov Clans have decided to allow a special initiative set out by the orcish Clan Chaddoq along with the goblin Clan Lutin and Clan Geest. The project is inspired by the once existent power of South Korea in efforts to spread their words to the totalitarian North; usage of border speakers to spread pop music to the North. Henceforth we are to set up speakers along our borders with the French and German theocracies to broadcast tunes from the Clans in hopes of spreading the words of equality and freedom into the autocratic realms. We hope this will encourage realisation of our true ways to those lied to by the theocratic regimes, as well as to grant moral encouragement to those seeking asylum in our lands.

The broadcasts would include orcish tunes (like the Ancran drinking song "Ten Kelps up the Rutter's Net" and the Skyttan dance hit "String Dance") and goblin songs (including the Lutin single "Green Butterfly" and the Geesten 'group activity' tune "We All Did It Together!") along with songs from our human populace, especially from the Welsh who have even gone far to strive into their archives to the old tunes of their hero Tom Jones who was helpful in the early days of the Plague for keeping Welsh spirits up.

We also manage to acquire tunes from a historic band known as the "Village People" that we felt would inspire our spirit to others...

All in all: our spirit is strong!

 

[Decamper]

Madagascar expansion

 

[inthesomeday]

4 into economy, 15 into military

 

[Gurra09]

 

[Sniiperman456]

 

[poketwo]

COMMENDATION OF INDIA!
Now that Pakistan has finally awakened from its blissful daze, it has actually issued a response to its neighbor down south. Much of the not-dio leadership have condemned its act of stealing away land previously under the control of the empire. "Haha, you think we're dumb? The sons of DIO are no Spaniards! PRAISE GOD EMPEROR DIO BRANDO!" Said one prominent member. Falcon, Dio Brando's 2nd in command, also commented "This act of savagery is unacceptable! Such a MIND-CONTROL is something on a level previously only been done by SWEDES! In fact, the swedes tried to do be the same as India! Perhaps INDIANS are SWEDES!" DIO himself also responded, in a haiku! Likely due to his long-known fascination of japanese culture. It reads as follows:
"
my name is dio
and im here to say
im gonna fudge u up in a major way
"
Such a gracefuly display! Truly a beautiful duwang! God-Emperor DIO is clearly BEST GOD!

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[poketwo]

Economy of DIO!

Pakistan's economy is something unique yet simple. DIO, as his right, has total control over it. Prices, supply, and even wages are controlled by Dio. All corperations are esentially state-operated, as the only successful ones are those approved by Dio, and run by his inner circle. Partially due to the fact that the public refused to buy from any other companies. This so-called "Economy Made in Heaven" is one of Pakistan's greatest strengths, according to the public. This was the main Hard-Left policy pushed by Dio in his election, and is one of many factors that resulted in his landslide victory. Though this might cause concerns regarding how trade works in such a state, there is already an in-built solution to it. The public's refusal to buy anything not licensed by DIO, and Pakistan's mostly isolated nature, meant that foreign companies had no success in Dioist Pakistan.

Anyways, now is time for The Holy Empire of Pakistan's actions! First off, dioist Missionaries have converted the following terrtoires to Dioism, and as such, they are expected to join Pakistan

Next, is the Economical Usage Plan.

Pakistan's economical capacity is measured in units called Dio Points. Often abriviated to DP, they are blessed with the will of DIO, and shall always result in the

First off, DIO has decreed that 5 DP Shall be used to build up Pakistan's military, due to the recent build-up in india. This includes the cost of training up Stand-Users and raising heavy weapons teams.

Next, DIO has said he will pocket 6 DP to use in more "Personal and secretive matters relating to I, DIO!" There has been no speculation on this, as DIO knows all, and as such, he knows best.

Finally, the last DP will be used to fiance an archeological expedition to expand DIO's collection of antique Stone Masks. A truely cultured move, showing Pakistan's superiority over the Mutants, Spaniards, and Swedes!
THIS IS THE WILL OF DIO! IT SHALL BE DONE

 

[Belgarion95]

The Caribbean Corporate Consortium, New Brazilian Republic, and Llanos Industrial League are pleased to announce the signing of a Mutual Defensive Pact.

Signed,
Chairman Lopez

 

[Sniiperman456]

I confirm

 

[TheGryphonPrince]

From: Julius Scipio, Consul of the Roman Republic
To: To whom may concern, Turkish Confederacy

In spite of our... rivalries, in the past, we believe that we must move forward from petty conflicts that happened hundreds of years ago. We're willing to open trade relations as well as other types of international cooperation if you desire.

 

[Robert Can't]

The Llanos Industrial League confirms the pact singed with Brazil and the Caribbean.
Signed Antonio José Morillo

 

[JamesCaesar]

The newly obtained desert wastelands of the Republic

 

[Belgarion95]

Pax Petrolea

The recent success of Antonio José Morillo in liberating Venezuelan Oil from the intolerable failed-state of Maracaibo has precipitated a flurry of FDI to Petroleum companies in the Llanos republic, and a mad-dash to claim Venezuelan land for further petroleum speculation.

With property speculation growing wilder the day on the Santiago Exchange, Chairman Lopez struck a calculated political deal; side-bargains for cheap land were provided to many of the largest conglomerates in exchange for political loyalty. While many speculators were displeased by the news, most feared to speak out against the Chairman's consolidated Board Control.

United by Petroleum Interests, dividends for CCC corporate leaders are sure to be larger than ever.