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WKZ-TV: Confirming Your Rights.

Welcome to the WKZ-TV live broadcast. We report the latest breaking news to happen in the People's Republic of Aeternum. We call it news. Traffic, weather, crime, data, keeping reform on the agenda. WKZ-TV - Confirming Your Rights.



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Effigy News: Style over Substance


Effigy Magazine, with all its glamor and its chic-driven motif. All of it's fascination of who's popular no matter how they got that way. Its ability to stay on top of what's new and hip ahead of the competition. Despite the passive way the denizens of Aeternum treat it, their status-obsession driven lifestyle and their need for affirmation drive it. People may copy it, down talk, or ignore it. It doesn't matter - it's a part of the culture and what it says holds weight. For a while now you've wanted to watch it, wanted to see the cusp of the community. Now, you can.




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Connect3D Under Fire After Traffic Control Security Breach
Several accidents occurred around major intersections and freeways after a security breach in the Connect3D system caused multiple lane control and traffic lights to short out, causing at least one casualty. No other casualties have been confirmed.
Connect3D executive Aiden Privett released a statement, stating that they have developed and deployed a patch to the system.
This is the second time this month that a hacker has broken into the Connect3D system this month, the first causing several minor injuries when an unoccupied subway car was moved onto the wrong track, crashing into the wall at the end of Subway Line 2.
"We are working overtime on finding and patching security breaches in the Connect3D system. Such a breach is extremely rare, and is almost always fixed right after." said Privett.
Connect3D has been extremely controversial since it's implementation, with worries over stolen SSNs, 24/7 government monitoring, and citywide blackout.
"Connect3D is a lie! It doesn't reduce crime, in fact, it promotes it! Rogue hackers can break into this system and steal our personal information!" said Blake Caraballo, a citizen of Navin.
Connect3D is set to release a major patch later this month.
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Aeternum Military Intervention in Great Jonathania "Huge Success", says Zachary Deng, Commander of the Air Force
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The newest fighter in the RALAF: The C-97 "Gyrofalcon" training over Northwood-Halcyon Airport
"It's hard to overstate my satisfaction." said Zachary Deng, Commander of the Republic of Aeternum Liberation Air Force, in a press conference earlier today. "The cooperation between Aeternum and the Central Ossarian Republic was one of a kind, combined with the skill of both air force's pilots."
In an unexpected move, Deng allowed for two wings (about 20 planes) of C-24 "Hawk" fighters to intervene in the Jonathanian uprising. They operated with COR F-22 "Raptor" fighters to provide cover for ground forces.
"This could be a step towards strengthening ties with our Ossarian neighbors." said Benjamin Cokus, Chancellor of International Affairs. "Small steps, small steps, right?"
Edited by MikeRaven, 25th March 2014 - 07:58 PM.
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Ossarian National Railroad to Begin Construction in Aeternum
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High Speed Transit: A Cognoscenti "Bombardier" Outer Loop train, CB-23, makes its route through Northwood
Railroad fans and train afficionados of Aeternum have one more thing to celebrate as Aeternum and the Central Ossarian Republic reach an agreement to construct two rail lines - one eastbound, one westbound - for the delivery and transportation of goods and services throughout Cotf Aranye.
"It's a great thing, expanding trade routes." said CEO of Cognoscenti Technologies, Albert Seo. "We're always looking to export our new technology to other places, and this new railline might help. We've already tasked a divison to assist them in scouting out optimal locations."
Chancellor of Transportation Mike Zhang echoed a similar note. "Aeternum is always looking to increase both our regional and global trading, and what could be better than a new railroad straight through Aeternum?"
However, Chancellor of Technology Beau Wong had one concern. "With Connect3D rampant throughout Navin and Halcyon, how will we make their trains work with our system?"
There has never been a fatal rail accident in either Navin or Halcyon since the implementation of Connect3D.
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Aeternum Navy Ships spotted in Training Exercises in Krimeon Sea
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Water Guns: Carrier RALN United and destroyers RALN Oculus, Seville, and Riftwalker in the Krimeon Sea
Fishermen and other boaters in the Krimeon Sea saw a sight that has not been seen in twenty years: People's Republic of Aeternum Liberation Navy ships participating in training exercises in the Krimeon Sea.
The Aeternum Military declined to comment.
This is before multiple militaries of different countries are set to participate in naval exercises in the Krimeon Sea.
"This is no time for Aeternum to show its strength." said Chairman of the National People's Congress Steven Li. "Aeternum should not be viewed as a hostile force, but rather a participating ally to other nations."
The RALN is set to start construction on a new aircraft carrier, the RALN Swordmaster, later this year.
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BREAKING: People's Liberation Military Confirms Aeternumese Intervention in Safraen
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Silence is Golden: Aeternum SpecOps soldiers training on board a Aeternumese ship in a hostage situation exercise
The news story that has been gripping multiple news outlets, including WKZ-TV, has new developments as the Aeternumese government announced earlier today that they had deployed Special Operations units to Safraen, as well as an Air Force wing of transport aircraft.
"We believe it is in everyone's best interests that we intervene." said Vice Premier Jennifer Chasteen-Boyd earlier today in a press conference. "We are working with our allies to send humanitarian aid to Safraen, as well as evacuate civilians and others on the ground."
We'll be sure to stay on this story as it develops.
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Elections to Start Soon in Aeternum
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Words of Advice: Politician and Premier hopeful Scott McCloud speaks to a Democratic group earlier this week
The time when we can decide which person can rule our country is almost here. The Premier elections are set to take place in three weeks, when the polls will open for two weeks, and the people decide who is the most deserving of Premier. We have learned that there are three politicians vying for this spot.
Alexander Zhou, a Democratic Socialist and our current Premier, who is going for his third year of reelection after bringing social and economic reforms to Aeternum;
Scott McCloud, a charismatic Democrat who has served in the People's Congress and was loved by everyone for passing the law that stopped spam email from being legal;
Allen Tang, a man with a fairly Communist mindset who thinks that the current form of government still puts too much power with the government and wishes to change the form to a communistic society.
We'll be sure to follow this story.

(OOC: Misuse of the word Anarchy. I was half asleep when I wrote this, sorry.)
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Navin Still Locked Down After Assassination Attempt on Premier Zhou
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Patrol Duty: Navin police cover the Governmental Sector of Navin
The attempted assassination of Premier Alexander Zhou is still affecting Navin. Today, Vice Premier Jennifer Chasteen-Boyd released an official statement.

"Starting today, all Navin police officers will begin carrying more than the standard 9mm sidearm. This is only to combat the possibility of another attack by these unknown attackers."

Armed Enforcement and FISD agents were seen surrounding the Premier's house.

It is unknown if the elections, scehduled to start in a week, will be delayed or not.



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This isn't a scene from a movie: A Steelport police officer pursued an escaping criminal accused of license plate forgery in reverse through a crowded city street for about a kilometer.

"It's actually quite amaing." said Steelport Police chief Darius Liu. "The officer was able to dodge pedestrians, parked vehicles, moving vehicles, and other blockages - and still manage to stop the convict."

The officer, only identified as Officer C051927, was reported to have been given a promotion.
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BREAKING: King David III of Moreland Alive

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"People of East Moreland, today is the Feast of Melanor where we give thanks for new life. Well clearly your Melanor prays worked because I have new life. I am King David the Third, King of East Moreland. I am alive, I am well and I will regain my throne."


Social studies enthusiasts know that today is Melanor, a holy festival of Moreland. Well, it seems that the Goddess of Life was feeling sentimental, as a video of presumed-dead King David III was released today, gaining popularity over all mediums of communication.

"It's quite odd, actually." said University of Navin professor Gary Price. "Why would he feign his own death? He has the popularity of most of East Moreland, as well as a sizable chunk of international popularity."

The current government, that of Prince Regent, has been viewed with some suspicion among many. A few days ago, Navin police were dispatched to the East Moreland embassy to quell off some rising protests towards the Aeternumese government for not intervening, or even making an official statement.

Increased Militaristic Naval and Air Exercises over Sea of Kyne "Not Related to Ndambian Conflicts," says Zhou
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Earlier today, the People's Republic of Aeternum released a statement regarding an increased naval presence in the Sea of Kyne. This is also Alexander Zhou's first public appearance since his attempted assassination.

"My fellow countrymen, you are all probably wondering the same two things that I'm wondering about.

The first is: Who tried to kill me? To be honest, I don't know. I can only hope that it won't happen again, and the brave men and women who serve in patrol units and the People's Armed Police will do everything in their power to protect all of us.

The second is: Why is Aeternum not intervening in Ndambia even as they descend into civil war, and why are you guys conducting more exercises? I do have an answer for that. The exercises in the Kyne Sea are not related to the Ndambian conflict. We have been training in areas surrounding that area for a while, and are only moving on as our plan suggests. As for the conflict in Ndambia, we have no ties - economic, militaristic, or political - with them. Aeternum doctrine has always been not to intervene in another country's militaristic affairs unless it will directly affect Aeternum in any way, shape, or form. I am by no means supporting the hostile takeover of the government, however. We are constantly watching the situation and are ready to deploy if the need arises. Thank you."

We'll stay on this story as it develops.
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Aeternum Presence in Safraen Greatens
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Red eye flight: A C-102 "Courier-II" transport aircraft taxis at Northwood-Halcyon International Airport

As the situation in Safraen heightens, Aeternum has also decided to heighten its military presence. Commander Kevin Liang and SpecOps Commander Kent Kurosawa appeared in a press conference earlier today.

"In light of the heightened possibility of conflict over Safraen, the Aeternum government has decided to send over three more transport aircraft into Safraen. The Liberation Navy has also mobilised several frigates and are en route to Safraen as well. Officer Kurosawa and I, along with Vice Premier Jennifer-Chasteen Boyd, are about to leave for a conference regarding the situation in Safraen. We, the people of Aeternum, do not wish for any conflict to arise. Do not take this as a sign of offense."

Times have been tense after WARSAW and CSTO butted heads over who should control Safraen.
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Aeternum Confirms USR Troops Stationed in Aeternum
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Special Delivery: A USR long-range bomber lands at Fort Omicron Air Base, Northwood

Earlier today, the RALA confirmed USR deployment of air and naval craft to Aeternum.

"In accordance with our NCAA alliance, we have allowed USR military operatives to deploy to Aeternum as a measure of safety. These aircraft or naval units will not be used for attack of any country. However, if hostile actions are taken against Aeternum, the USR, or any NCAA country or its allies, we will assist with our own military assets." said a RALA spokesperson.

Skeptics have pointed out that such militaristic assets could be used to launch an attack on Rokkenjima, a long-time rival of the USR, even more so now with the Safraen conflict.


The Phoenix and the Dragon: Two New Fighter Jets in Use
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Vertical Birds: An artist's impression of the C-544 Phoenix and the C-310 Dragon

It's been a busy time for the People's Republic of Aeternum Military: Today, the RALAF announced the introduction of two new air supremacy fighters: the C-544 Phoenix and the C-310 Dragon. These new aircraft are set to phase out the old C-07 Snowy Owl and C-82 Hawk interceptors, beginning air patrols around the Krimeon Sea and Kyne Sea.

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Premier Alexander Zhou Urges International Community to "Remember Why We Came to Safraen In The First Place"
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Calm and collected: The Premier makes his address

Following increasing USR/Rokkenjiman hostilities over Safraen, Premier Alexander Zhou released a statement regarding the situation in Safraen.

"I don't think any of us came to Safraen in hopes of obtaining land to control. No, we came there to help the displaced persons of that nation." he said earlier today at a press conference in the Great Hall of the People. "In light of all these hostilities being exchanged, remember why we came to Safraen in the first place. Not for a land grab, but to help. Sure, some may hold differentiating views than others, some may have a different idea of "help", but going to war over a country who needs help is just silly."
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Aeternum Pulls Back All Naval Assets in the Great Northern Sea
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Back home: Type 052B class destroyer Entity suns itself in its home port at Rockport City, Steelport

Following increased CSTO militaristic activity in the Illumic Channel, the Republic of Aeternum Navy announced they would be pulling back all non-essential navy ships and aircraft in the Great Northern Sea.

"All RALN ships participating in training exercises in the Great Northern Sea will be called back to their respective home ports. This includes, but is not limited to, Type 052B,C, and D "Admiral" class destroyers, Type 051B "Anaconda" class destroyers, Type 052A and B "Linerunner" class frigates, aircraft carriers United and Sovereign, Type 094 "Platinum" class submarines, and a handful of fast attack craft." said RALN commander Chan Jiaoming in a press conference earlier today.

"We do not wish to interfere with either party over an area that we hold no claim to. However, we do ask that if both parties could resolve their differences without resorting to arms, that would benefit everyone."
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BREAKING: Gunmen steal AC35,000,000 in Aeternum Industrial Bank heist
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Locked down: Police and special forces blockade the Aeternum Industrial Bank in Vice City

Police reported today that three armed gunmen had broken into the Aeternum Industrial Bank in Vice City in an extremely well-planned heist, stealing approximately 35,000,000 Aeternum Credits.

None of the gunmen have been identified yet. The driver is presumed to be Antonio Ciprani, a member of the Black Viceroy Gang, a major crime syndicate in Aeternum dealing in weapons smuggling, extortion, narcotics distribution, and hacking.

Please report any sightings of suspicious objects to local police at (81)9281-WETIP.


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Seaforthian Princess Harper Rhodes On the Run
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Runaway: A picture of Princess Harper Rhodes

Earlier today, WKZ-TV gained information that Seaforthian Princess Harper Rhodes, shown in the picture above, was reported missing and evading capture by authorities after being a prime suspect for the assassination attempt on King Josiah I, also of Seaforth. She is believed to be in Elpidia, but may move to other nations in hopes of evading capture. Please report any sightings of Mrs. Rhodes to the police at (81)-9281-WETIP.

In other news, stock prices on the ASES fell 2.40 percent, making it th....

<C3D-BREAK-START>
__PACKAGE__->log->levels( qw/info warn error fatal/ ) unless __PACKAGE__->debug;
__site:"WKZ-TV Broadcasting Network"
$ cd /opt/local/bin
$ sudo mv perl perl.bak
$ sudo cp perl-5.10 perl
# make cpanp -> cpanp-5.10
start:NETWORK-BREACH
=success

Greetings, citizens of Mundus.
We are Incognito.

We have proven many times to the Aeternumese Government that the C|3D network is breachable, yet they have dismissed our actions as that of a rogue hacker group. We will prove them wrong.

In 48 hours, Aeternum will go dark. There is nothing you can do to stop this. The very core of several major cities will be disabled, leaving its citizens helpless, motionless, lifeless in the dark.

We do this not as a sign of aggression, but rather to make a point. The workers behind Cognoscenti Technologies's C|3D department know everything about you. One tap of a button and they have your internet records, locations, even phone messages. You are not an individual. YOU are a data cluster. This data can and will be used against you.

You do not need to expect us. We are already here.

We are Incognito.

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***OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT MESSAGE***

Starting today, martial law has been declared in the following cities:


Carcer City

Vice City

Virbank

Liberty City

Aspertia City

Eternia

A travel advisory has been issued for the following cities:


Carcer City

Vice City

Virbank

The estimated time to power restoration is:


6 days

In all cities, a 23:30 - 5:30 curfew has been established.

All public transport, excluding taxis, has stopped service until power restoration.

Thank you for your understanding.
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Carcer City C3D Control Center Destroyed In Viceroy Attack
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Ruined: The destroyed Control Center

In another sign of Viceroy notoriety, the armed gang destroyed the Carcer City C3D control center in the frenzy caused by the nationwide blackout.

This will cause Carcer City and the surrounding suburban and rural areas to be blacked out even longer.

Most of Aeternum is still affected by the blackout, but parts (including WKZ-TV's live broadcast) are being repaired. C3D is set to be repaired fully for all areas except for Carcer in about 3 days.


Black VIceroys: Street Gang or National Threat?
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Victorious Viceroys: Black Viceroy members posing after an attack on Triad gang members (File Photo)

Following the attack on the Carcer City C3D Control Center, questions have been raised on whether or not to classify the Black Viceroy gang as a terrorist organization.

If they are classified as a terrorist organization, it will allow the military to deploy against them with all available force.

We'll be sure to follow this story as it goes to the Great Hall of the People for discussion.

Police Units to Have Military-Grade EMP Installed
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Armed and dangerous: A Redview County Patrol unit demonstrates the EMP function in a live demo

Following an incident at an Aeternumese border, the NOOSE have decided that all new police and border patrol vehicles are to have military-grade EMP emitters installed.

"We've decided to add these emitters for the safety of everyone." said Minister of Security David Norton in a press conference earlier today. "It will minimize the probability of having to endanger people by engaging in high-speed chases."

Picture Of the Day: Alexander Zhou's repaired hypercar
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Repaired: Zhou's repaired Entity XF pictured here outside of his house

In the attempt on Premier Alexander Zhou's life, Zhou's ₳5.3 million Entity XF was severely damaged. The car, pictured above, has been repaired and is once again roadworthy.
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LIVE: Cognoscenti Technologies CEO Releases ctOS, Sucessor to C3D

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"This is Richard Burns, WKZ-TV, coming to you live from the Cognoscenti Technologies Visionary Conference where Cognoscenti Technologies CEO Jamie Dimon is releasing ctOS, the successor of Connect3D, to the cities of Aeternum."

"How's everyone doing today? Good, good. I have a few things I'd like to address before I say what most of you are waiting for.

First, regarding the C3D blackout, I'll be brutally honest here. It was our fault. We didn't secure the system well enough, and Incognito - this group of rogue hackers - were able to breach and cripple it. We have been taking all available measures to insure that your personal data is safe and secure.

Secondly, I'd like to introduce something that we're calling the Smart Cities Initiative. This initiative will allow Aeternumese cities, and any other cities of other countries that would like to participate, to communicate with each other on a global stage. However we can't do this without... hold your applause please..

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ctOS. After the events of the blackout, we realised that we could have responded much earlier with complete interconnectivity. With ctOS, which stands for CenTral Operating System, if you don't know already, police and emergency services, traffic lights, railway systems, everything is connected to the ctOS network. This goes as far as medical records - with a tap of a button, you can access all of your medical data. In case of an accident, paramedics can access your previous medical history and prepare the corresponding first aid. It even goes as far as flu shots..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rdkAcnleps&src_vid=dRu_CBIrSuw&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_4261863257

All of this is done through an array of high-tech cameras, able to identify several key objects. The C3D facial recognition software only worked with 92% accuaracy. ctOS cameras operate witn 99.7% accuracy. They are also able to identify potential threats, such as a drawn gun or an unattended bag..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRu_CBIrSuw

All of this is protected by an extremely strong security system, that we've had in development for quite a long time. It's nearly impossible to break. To put that into context, the backdoor used to black out C3D would have no effect whatsoever on our new security system.

We're dedicated to protecting you and your family, 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week. Expect to see ctOS finished within 5 months. Thank you."
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WKZ-TV Interviews Jamie Dimon, CEO of Cognoscenti Technologies
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Released: Mr. Dimon earlier today, releasing ctOS to the public

"Welcome to WKZTalk. I'm Mike Whitley, special reporter. We're here with Cognoscenti Technologies CEO Jamie Dimon after the release of ctOS, the groundbreaking successor to Connect3D. Mr. Dimon, welcome to the program."

[Dimon] "Glad to be here, Mike."

[WKZTalk] "So, Mr. Dimon, ctOS. Is it as revolutionary as you pitched it? It seems to be simply a better version of C3D."

[Dimon] "If you boil it down to the lowest common denominator, yes. But if you zoom out just a bit, you'll see how interconnected everything is. From emergency services to your medical records, anything can be accessed at the tap of a screen."

[WKZTalk] "Medical records? Explain how this works, please."

[Dimon] "Say it's time for your flu shot. You can log into the ctOS network and find all of your medical records, and find and schedule an appointment at the nearest pharmacy. All of this data is stored in one of our massive data silos.

[WKZTalk] "I could see how that could be useful. However, wouldn't that raise some questions about security? I know there was a lot of uproar after the blackout over breached information."

[Dimon] "Of course. I can't give away all of the details, but I can say that our security systems are top class. To put this in context, the strongest virus in the world today, which coincidentally is the virus that took down C3D, would take 10 years to break our system. And not even that, as our system is like a real virus - constantly adapting to the situations that are thrown at it. I can't say any more, as my techs are probably going to stab me the minute I walk back into headquarters."

[WKZTalk] "Let's hope that doesn't happen. Speaking of breached information, hours after you released ctOS, Saint-Monterrey-based company Preston Tech Corporation announced an unnamed system that sounds extremely similar to ctOS. Can you offer your thoughts on that?"

[Dimon]"Our system has been in development for years. We had an extremely good product to base ctOS off of, which was C3D. Our C3D system was extremely flawed at first, and I'm sure that theirs will be extremely flawed as well. I would like to see how their system will stack up against ours."

[WKZTalk] "Well, that was very informative. That's all we have time for, unfortunately. That was Cognoscenti Technologies CEO Jamie Dimon on ctOS. Mr. Dimon, thank you for joining us."

[Dimon] "Glad to be here."
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An Alliance Airlines jet overshot the runway today at Northwood-Halcyon International Airport. The jet, Alliance 291, was on a scheduled flight from Salema Int'l Airport. According to Federal Safety Board reports, the jet attempted to land in a heavy rainstorm. It was reportedly cleared by air traffic control as being "safe to land."

The jet landed in the designated landing area, but then was unable to stop even after applying reverse thrust.

It overshot the runway, crashing through a fence and coming to rest in a field.

32 passengers were injured, 4 of them seriously. There were no casualties.

Alliance Airlines has had a history of being one of the safest air carriers, with only 7 reported incidents since its founding. Only one of those incidents has had a fatality.

NHIA declined to comment on the ATC controller who gave landing clearance to the jet.

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"This is special reporter Jim Harrison live at the Lenira Hotel in Dartfordia, where a bomb blast ripped through the building earlier today. Emergency services have the area locked down tight. 6 deaths have been confirmed, one of them being the Lord High Protector of Elpidia.

Both Aeternumese delegates, the Vice Premier Jennifer Chasteen-Boyd and NOOSE director David Norton have survived. Mr. Norton was reported to have been taken to a local hospital after a piece of debris struck him.

All Aeternumese flags will fly at half mast for the next 6 days in respect of the deaths incurred by this blast.

The Premier has yet to make a statement concerning this matter. The conference is reportedly continuing as planned.

This is Jim Harrison, WKZ-TV."

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Following the hotel attack, the Aeternumese Department of Aviation Safety diverted or cancelled all flights to Dartfordia. Aeternum's busiest airport, Navin Capital Int'l Airport, had to be temporarily shut down when the airport reached carrying capacity due to the number of cancelled flights.

Some travelers had to stay on their aircraft on the tarmac for several hours due to the shutdown.
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Elpidia Under Lockdown Following Assasination

Following the deadly blast that killed the Elpidian Lord High Protecter Edward Truden, a group known as the Strategic Task Group, or STG, has taken command over the Elpidian government and has declared martial law.

"We have heard reports from the Anausa in Rokkenjima and their counterparts in Dartfordia that a group known as the 'Iron Crown' is responsible for this crime." said STG commandant Gabriel Rojas in a released video.

According to the STG, the Iron Crown is an extremist group composed of various Elpidian military leaders and officers.

The Premier addressed this issue in a press conference today.

"The Elpidian people are in our thoughts and prayers following the murder of the Lord High Protector." he said. "Aeternum has not forgotten the help that Elpidia was in the C3D blackout and wishes to reciprocate that help in any way possible."

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No tickets are needed for this hype train: Emergence Games's new release "Field of Fire"'s hype train has no brakes.

Set to be released in half a month, Field of Fire is both a "game changer in graphics and gaming." said Emergence CEO Brian Doheny.

"Field of Fire pits the militaries of several countries together in a accurate recreation of several well-known areas of those countries, as well as other more open areas. Be sure to look for it soon."
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The Premier made his address to the world earlier today.

In an unexpected press conference earlier today, Aeternumese premier Alexander Zhou addressed the citizens of Aeternum and of the world regarding Aeternum's stance on WARSAW/CSTO hostilities.

'It is true that we are a member of the NCAA, and we will uphold that alliance. However, we are also held by other agreements and the morality of some of our officers, and it has been decided that Aeternum will not take an active role in these hostilities unless provoked. We will also provide safe haven for any WARSAW or WARSAW-allied ships operating in the Krimeon and Kyne Seas and safe haven for WARSAW aircraft. We will also open up refugee shelters and centers, and prepare humanitarian aide services.'

Skeptics have pointed out that Aeternum is close to both Novincia and the continent of Ardia, and could be used as a forward operating base of sorts for WARSAW to launch attacks on both areas.

The RALA was unavailable for comment.


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Marked: Not all emergency shelters, unlike this one in Chaoyang Park, are clearly marked


"What?" exclaims a passerby in Eternia's iconic Oriental Outlook. "There's a emergency shelter here? Where?"

We didn't know either. After asking around for several minutes, we finally found one small sign in close to the lawn reading 'Emergency' in Aeternumese. No other signs were found.

At Golden River Park near the 897 Art Zone, there are no signs showing that there is an emergency shelter at all. Even a security guard was surprised by the information.

During natural or manmade disasters, many people have been unable to find an emergency shelter in their neighborhoods, an issue that has raised much concern about Aeternum's urban planning.

Some shelters are guarded by iron fences topped with sharp spikes that prevent people from entering, while residents in some areas are completely unaware that nearby parks were designed for emergency situations.

Last week, reporters from WKZ-TV visited the Yuan Capital Wall Park, Eternia's first emergency shelter built in 2003, where there are clear signs informing the public of its purpose.

Covering an area of 600,980 square meters, the park can accommodate 253,300 people, making it capable of providing shelter for the four neighboring residential sub-districts. Underground water supplies and an electrical grid can satisfy every basic need at a critical moment.

According to the park's staff, there are many special features that can provide assistance when emergencies arise, including a well for water and a toilet system than can function independently if infrastructure is damaged.

A pedestrian told reporters that she had been aware of the emergency shelter since the park was built, and has planned a shortcut to it in preparation for disasters.

However, not all emergency shelters are known to the public, even when they are within reach.

This problem was brought up after Premier Alexander Zhou declared that Aeternumese emergency and refugee services would open up to Novincian and other displaced persons. Services and transport to said services are expected to open up on the 7th.
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BREAKING: Premier Zhou presumed dead, Vice Premier Boyd missing after dual assassination attempt
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Premier Alexander Zhou is presumed dead and Vice Premier Jennifer Chasteen-Boyd is missing after assassination attempts on both leaders.

"It is with grave disappointment that I can confirm that there has been an attack on the Office of the Premier and on a motorcade in which the Vice Premier was travelling." said NOOSE commander David Norton, in a statement by the National Office of Security Enforcement today.

"We presume Premier Zhou is dead upon examination of the attack and a message by the responsible party, the New Aeternum Coalition, but we are neither confirming nor denying anything at this time.Wit Ms. Boyd is missing and may have gone into hiding, possibly in another nation. We have yet to receive word from either of them."

A statement from the New Aeternum Coalition, a rogue terrorist group, was also broadcast today and spread via social media.


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With the forceful removal of the heretic Zhou and the deposition of the tyrant Chasteen-Boyd comes a better tomorrow for the people of Aeternum, free from the tyranny and corporate-dominated society that we have been brainwashed into accepting. Embrace your new freedoms! Go out into the streets and show the tyrannical government what the people want! Long live the Coalition!"


Martial law has been declared in all 6 providences under NOOSE and government regulations.

We'll stay on this story as it develops.
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A missile has hit the city center of Ambrette, leveling several buildings and leaving the area severely damaged.

Initial casualty reports stand at 120 dead and over 1,500 injured. NOOSE and FISD agents strongly recommend against all travel to Ambrette, and civilian rescue, evacuation and housing services have opened up in undamaged areas of the city.

While it is unknown who launched the missile at this time, residents who live near Fort Halcyon, the second largest military base in Aeternum, reported seeing a 'blinding streak' emit from the base.

Ambrette has been the location of several pro-NAC demonstrations, especially in the city center.

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UPDATE: NAC makes statement on Ambrette attack
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The same man from the initial NAC statement after the dual assassination attempt of Premier Zhou and Vice Premier Boyd appeared again just now in a video statement regarding the attack on Ambrette a few hours ago.

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This attack on a peaceful protest by a Aeternumese government-launched missile is horrendous and uncalled for. As of November 5, the New Aeternum Coalition, to be known as New Aeternum, declares war upon the tyrannical government of the 'People's Republic' of Aeternum. For too long has the government known our personal secrets and attempted to influence us through our beliefs and thoughts. For that, we have disabled the CtOS systems in Ambrette. We have stayed in the shadow of tyranny for too long. This means war."


The official death count stands at 141 dead and 1,622 injured.
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Naval ships and helicopters undergo a review by senior officials

Following the New Aeternum Coalition insurgency, the Liberation Army's high command announced that the Liberation Navy is to undergo a shuffling of command in the high ranks of the Navy. Affected ranks range from Commander to the highest rank, the Admiral of the Fleet, who was killed during the insurgency. There have also been rumours of ship rechristening and equipment upgrades.

'We want to ensure that an event such as the insurgency that happened a few months ago doesn't happen again.' said a Liberation Army officer in a press conference earlier today. 'This shuffling of command should be vital in ensuring such a future, as well as open up new futures for our navy.'

The reshuffling was met with some negative comments from commentators. A comment posted on the Liberation Army's Facebook page stated that the army is 'knocking around more poo than the consumer review section of Anal Sex Monthly'. Another comment stated that 'the rebel leaders have already been desposed of... this reshuffling will only break the bonds between officers and soldiers that had been forged for years.'

We'll keep you updated on this developing story.

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Aeternum's Battleships: Too Costly to Maintain?
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They were commisioned in the 1950s. They weigh a little under 72,000 tons a piece. They cost over 1.5 million Credits to maintain for a year. And all five sit, unused, in Vice Port.

The Providence-class series of battleships, each named for one of Aeternum's five providences and seen by some as a rival to Rokkenjima's Katenka-class battleships, were built in the 1950s under Gou Xilai's Ten Year Plan, in which all branches of the military received major overhauls in technology. After their commissioning, however, none have seen active combat, and have only received minor modernization upgrades since 1950. The RALN Palmont, in fact, still has the same guns it was originally fitted with in 1958. Now some are seeing these battleships as too costly to maintain. In fact, the cost to maintain one battleship is roughly equivalent to the cost of maintaining two or three Type 052B destroyers - a more modern and practical platform for naval patrol and warfare.

Not all agree with this statement, however. 'These battleships aren't just for fighting.. they mean a lot to some people.' said a supporter of maintaining the ships. 'They're more of a symbol than an actual ship that would be used in fighting.'

A proposed compromise is to decommission the battleships, turning them into floating museums or something similar.
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Following new legislation passed in the National People's Congress today, two Aeternum-based PMCs will be authorized to train and base operations in several military facilities in Aeternum.

Praetorian PMC and Warfare Activities Specialist Protection, more commonly known as WASP, have been authorized to operate on said bases. While have not been named, although a military spokesperson stated that the bases would not be the bases which are currently under discussion to be turned into a CSTO joint military facility.

This comes at a turning point as recently the Aeternumese government has come under fire from certain groups for 'allowing government bureaucracy to be corrupted by big business' as CtOS and its developer Cognoscenti Technologies has appeared all over the country.

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Several cities across Aeternum have begun preparations for either their handover or a neighboring city's handover to Aeternum's two CSTO allies, Rokkenjima and Dartfordia as SARs - Special Autonomous Regions - as part of an agreement with those two nations.

'It's a big undertaking.' said a city executive in an interview with WKZ-TV. 'We have to make sure that CtOS regions will blend nicely with non-CtOS regions, we have to update existing infrastructure, even simply telling everyone 'hey, you have to update your identification' is a daunting task.'

The handover is expected to take place within the next month.

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Met with a collective, unenthusiastic 'Alright' by top investment bankers and brokers, Macchina Calabria (ASE: MCBA) posted their third consecutive year of operating losses, citing poor sales and zero return on research and development costs. Company head Bernado Vizzini issued the statement that ;Macchina Calabria as a brand has had faltering popularity in Aeternum,' in today’s press conference, winning both the award for understatement of the year and the the esteemed title of Master of the Obvious. Just taking a look at Aeternum's motorists tells all about the car’s failure in the region – drivers simply do not want to use Macchina Calabria cars. They look bad. They are underwhelming. I have seen criminals not steal Macchina Calabria cars because they are so bad. And what kind of a name for a car is the “Cosenza”? That sounds like “Costanza” from Seinfeld. I’d drive a car called “The Kramer” but definitely not “The Costanza."
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CARCER CITY - Local anti-abortion advocate and noted extremist Stuart “Stillbourne” Bourne has recently been permanently banned from all town hall meetings. Bourne was last seen being escorted away from the weekly town hall meeting due to his disruptive behavior during Carcer City's public forum.

“He had sockpuppets,” said town hall moderator Joseph Tunblut. “They had names and unique voices and everything, he clearly put a lot of thought into it.” Bourne’s hands were inside puppets, one of which he called “TannerTank”, and the other “Joe Dirt.” The latter puppet is likely an homage to the movie of the same name, a 2001 comedy film starring David Spade that is notoriously popular amongst the comedically-challenged and small children.

Whenever any of Stuart Bourne’s points were contrasted by city officials, other attendees, or anyone with a shred of reason and/or common sense, he vehemently argued with them, backing up his ill-informed and universally wrong ideas with opinions from his puppets, which, if it wasn’t so creepy, might actually have been entertaining .”He’s not coming back to these town hall meetings,” continues Tunblut. “Not never, ever-ever.”

Bourne could not be reached for comment.
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Traffic jams and emergency calls punctuated the preparations for the annual August 1st military parade, celebrating the founding of the Liberation Army on August 1st in 1953.

In Eternia, tanks and military equipment bottlenecked traffic as the operators practiced driving in formation on highways, streets and tight spaces. Eternia Capital International Airport was temporarily repurposed as the Air Force practiced taking off and flying in formation, delaying flights and angering passengers. Even shops on Sanlitun, Eternia's most popular shopping district, were closed for security reasons as infantry and light vehicles practiced their marching and driving in a confined and urban environment. Needless to say, civilians and tourists aren't happy.

'It's been quite the hassle at worst, utterly stupid at best.' said an unnamed Dartfordian tourist. 'First my tour bus had to sit in traffic for 3 hours because of a tank drill, then I find out my flight's been delayed because of some military jets. You would think that the army would have a, well, less annoying way to practice.'

Military officers insist that this intensive drilling is necessary. 'Our soldiers and drivers have to practice in this high-intensity environment. You can't mimic having thousands of people watch you on some military runway or drill field.' said chief military commander and NOOSE commander David Norton.

Additional details have yet to come out, but it has been hypothesised that several nations have been invited to participate in the parade. Dartfordia, Rokkenjima, and South Hills are the most likely at this moment due to the ongoing base and SAR transfer.





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A spokesperson for the National Office of Security Enforcement confirmed that a C-H15 'Hunter' attack helicopter operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force made a 'hard landing' in a field just outside of the Haikou city area.

The attack helicopter, part of the 98th Attack Helicopter Brigade, experienced issues with the rotors at around 13:30 Aeternum Standard Time. The pilots were instructed to attempt to land at Haikou City Airport, but further rotor failure led to the pilots deciding to perform a 'hard landing' in a field outside of the Haikou area.

'It was a professional decision on both pilots' part to fly away from the city area and to safely put down in an unpopulated area. Both PLA military channels and local civil authorities were informed of the decision and were monitoring the area where the pilots aimed to land. In the end, the safety of civilians is paramount when making decisions like these. ' said the NOOSE spokesperson in a press conference earlier today.

While the body and rotors of the helicopter are mostly intact due to the design of the helicopter, intended to maintain structural integrity in such crashes, the helicopter is expected to be written off.
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Aeternum allowed the biggest fall in the yuan in five months on Thursday, pressuring regional currencies and sending global stock markets tumbling as investors feared it would trigger competitive devaluations.

Aeternum's stock markets were suspended for the day before an announcement late in the evening in Unova that authorities were abandoning the new circuit-breaking mechanism for halting trade in overly volatile markets.

That heightened anticipation about how Aeternumese markets may respond on Friday.

The People's Bank of Aeternum shocked traders by setting the official midpoint rate on the yuan, also known as the renminbi (RMB), 0.5 percent weaker at 6.5646 per Rokkenjiman Ducat on Thursday, the lowest since March 2013.

That tracked record losses in the more open offshore currency market and was the biggest daily fall since an abrupt devaluation of nearly 2 percent last August.

But dealers said the PBOA had then intervened heavily to reverse a more than 1 percent fall in offshore rates for the yuan after they hit a record low of 6.7600 per ducat.

The PBOA's Aeternum Foreign Exchange Trade System (AFETS) repeated on Thursday that there was no basis for the yuan's continuous depreciation and that it was stable against a basket of currencies in 2016. However, the central bank's fixings have also helped drive the yuan down this week against other major currencies.
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Editorial: Joint Military Facility Tiananmen: Time to Rethink It?
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I'm standing in front of the main entrance of the Tiananmen Joint Military Facility, located on a small picturesque island off of the coast of Virbank. A small convoy of People's Liberation Army trucks had just passed the checkpoint, likely carrying food or munitions or other supplies to sustain the armies of the three nations that occupy the base.

Since 2014, JMF Tiananmen has turned into the largest military facility in Aeternum, beating out even Halcyon Air Force Base, headquarters of the Liberation Army and where nearly half of the Liberation Air Force is stationed. Originally a small island refuelling stop with a single (unpaved) runway, JMF Tiananmen has been converted into a full on military base, complete with training ground, facilities for naval vessels, 2 paved runways, and a fully functional command centre. All of this was done thanks in no small part to Dartfordian and Rokkenjiman support after the 2014 Aeternumese Civil War, which resulted in the destruction or damage of several Aeternumese cities and military facilities (Tiananmen being one of them.) The agreement was that Dartfordia and Rokkenjima help foot the repair costs in exchange for special administration of two cities as well as allowing foreign forces to be stationed on Aeternumese soil. However, with the recently announced reassessment of Rokkenjiman foreign policy, already existing calls for complete Aeternumese sovereignty. Nearly every day protestors convene in front of the main gate of the military facility, waving Aeternumese flags and brandishing signs with slogans like "Imperialists Get Out" and "Tiananmen Belongs to Aeternum".

Sometimes, however, such protests turn violent. Two months ago, a group of protestors armed with baseball bats and other blunt objects went around Tiananmen Downtown and vandalised Rokkenjiman and Dartfordian brand cars. (The protestors were detained.) Another incident saw a homemade explosive thrown into Rokkenjiman car dealership in Eternia at night, injuring 2. While such events are violent, they do give light a valid question - is foreign troop deployment in this day and age still necessary?

The answer is nobody really knows. PLA officers and soldiers have developed a sense of camaraderie with their foreign counterparts in the past 2 years, and there is no argument that the base provides a sense of security in the Krimeon and Kyne Seas. However, it is worth wondering whether Aeternum could do the job herself, and whether sentiments like camaraderie are worth sacrificing much higher amounts of money and resources on.
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Mainland hopes to enhance political trust across Matilda Channel

ETERNIA - Aeternumese mainland authorities on Wednesday urged the expansion of political trust across the Matilda Channel and reiterated the need to acknowledge the one-Aeternum policy.

In response to Andvarian leader Chen Yang's recent use of the phrase "one country, two areas" to describe cross-Channel relations, Yang Yi, a spokesman from the State Council Andvari Affairs Office, said the mainland was not surprised to hear Chen's statement, as it was consistent with his previous policies.

The territorial integrity and sovereignty of Aeternum have not been affected by relations across the Matilda Channel in recent decades, Yang said at a regular press conference.

The fact that both sides of the Matilda Channels are part of one Aeternum has never changed and the relations held between both sides are not the same as those held between sovereign nations, Yang said.

"We consider any statements, ideas or policies that adhere to this fact to be positive and conducive to the peaceful development of cross-channel relations," Yang said.

Political differences between the mainland and Taiwan are widely known and the mainland has always suggested shelving them while discussing matters of common interest, he said.

"We should accumulate common understanding and create conditions for settling these difference through future political dialogue," he said.

The peaceful development of cross-channel ties will benefit people on both sides, he said.

"We hope both sides will work to further political trust, improve exchanges and continue consultations," he said.
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ETERNIA - Senior officers of the PLA along with Aeternumese government officials expressed their concern over the recent Kiataine missile test in the Great Northern Ocean.

"Such behaviour is of great danger to civilian and private water and aircraft. Missile tests should be declared far ahead of time as to prevent any accidents. The fact that a nation would undertake a test without providing any prior warning is concerning to both Aeternum and to the world at large." People's Liberation Navy admiral Fang Wanghui said in a press conference earlier today. "The People's Liberation Army and the Aeternumese government echo the concerns of Rokkenjima and extend our support for joint patrols and exercises in the Sea of Kyne and the Great Northern Sea." he also said.

Aeternum has used the Sea of Kyne as ground for naval patrols and exercises for many years now. It is unknown whether additional patrols will be added to existing ones at this point.

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