The Lemurian Herald - Lemuria's number 1 news source!

Frozzy · February 10, 2003, 02:01

Considering we couldn't get staff together, the Lemurian Herald is now open source. Basically that means you can post what ever stories you want!!!

Whether it be a sports article, a cartoon, a propaganda poster, an election poster, a column, or whatever. This paper supports bias too!

Get submitting!!!

(note: articles must be over 30 words, and include pictures if warrented. Only post here if you have a story)

Frozzy · February 10, 2003, 02:08

Prez' Propaganda

The Lemurian Herald has obtained propaganda sources relating to the current stand-off between Lemuria and Austria, writes Frozzy. The leaflets show a pro-war stance, including designs such as an Austrian running scared from the Lemurian troops, and the infamous "How to cook a Austrian family" booklet.

Has the president already made up his mind and is he disregarding the fight from the APP? Stay tuned to the numer one news source in Lemuria, the Lemurian Herald

Frozzy · February 10, 2003, 02:17

(Apparently preview post removes images. Meh)

Gilgamensch · February 10, 2003, 06:14

APP being bribed by the Austrians?

According to a high level governmental, who wants to stay anonymous, the Apolemurian People's Party has been bribed by the Austrian government. His information includes that the acting President of the APP, Zaphod Beeblebrox, has been granted enormous advantages, if he succeeds to lure our people into a non-aggression pact against Austria. This would include that our upcoming self-defence against Austria should be abandoned. Furthermore this information reveals a long time plot against the freedom of our people. It includes information revealing that Austria is only willing to keep us as a border nation to protect itself against the Germans and Thais. Meaning that they are willing to conquer our beloved nation in case of either growing to much or being a threat to their internal affairs. They already established long term plans to conquer us and supress our nationality.

Therefore people of Apolemuria:

Stand up against the evil and be ready for our self-defence

Tamerlin · February 10, 2003, 11:34

This ludicrous accusation of bribery should be treated with contempt only should the threat to our Democracy be less dangerous.
It is a matter of importance to note the higher level of our government rests in the hands of the War Party officials or sympathizers who have an interest in discrediting our movement which is the one and only democratic opposition to their bid for power.

The readers of the Lemurian Herald have of course already noticed Mister Gilgamensch has repeteadly defended the cause of war and should in no way be considered as a neutral observer in this case.

I have also noticed the Lemurian Herald has not given any proof that would give any credit to these so called informations nor it has named the source of this slanderous accusation. Though I sincerely doubt any member of the War Party has actually started this false rumor I know no evidence can be gathered against the APP because the only thing we can be blamed for is to serve the people and to believe peaceful growth is the best way to satisfy the needs of our citizens.

MrBaggins · February 10, 2003, 11:36

And so you're impartial, right??

Gilgamensch · February 10, 2003, 11:36

War party being bribed by the Germans?

Information has been brought to our attention, that the information from the high level concerning the bribery affair with the APP has been brought up by some war-mongers in both nations. The latest information received on this subject reveals that those people are just trying to heat up the motion of our nation's, so that war will be unavoidable. It seems that no official plans do exist on the Austrian side to expulse our nation. Concerning war prepartions no realiable source was available.

Furthermore information has been discovered, that Germany actual took part in this too. There is a possible hint between the War-minister in Germany and the President of the War party, Dale, showing that he was asked to concentrade our's nation attention against Austria, while they are planning to invade the Thais.

Tamerlin · February 10, 2003, 11:42

Quote:

Originally posted by MrBaggins
And so you're impartial, right??

No one can be more impartial than me!

Tamerlin · February 10, 2003, 11:49

Quote:

Originally posted by Gilgamensch
War party being bribed by the Germans?

Once again I won't give any credit to this rumor until an evidence is gathered.

Turambar · February 10, 2003, 16:33

How much to buy a copy of the Herald? Will two Euro's do?

Dale · February 10, 2003, 18:52

Official response from the office of the War Party Chairman:

Dear citizens of Lemuria,

In recent times, acts of blatant terrorism have been performed against our mighty nation, it's assets and our people. In response to this, the Office of the War Party Chairman issues this statement in defense of recent accusations levelled at the exalted position. Never has a bribe been accepted by or pursued by the Chairman of the War Party. On top of this, the Chairman also issued a list of nations labelled the "Axis of Evil", which includes nations known to or suspected to have performed terrorist acts against our nation. This list includes the nations of Austria and Thailand.

While admitting that the War Party had recently had talks with the Defense Minister of Germany, it was only to ensure further peace and stability within the region. As an act of good faith, the Chairman of the War Party accepted a generous donation from the German War-Minister as security on a verbal non-agression pact.

Yours Sincerely,

Dale
Chairman of the War Party.

In other news.....

The War Party today announced the building of new offices made of solid gold. The new offices are rumoured to have gold-leaf ceilings, marble tiled floors and pillars of hand-carved sandstone that reach to the very heavens. The cost for the construction of these offices has been met by some people as ludicrous, but Chairman of the War Party, Dale, simply stated that, "The War Party has come into some money recently, and with the current state of our cramped and ugly surroundings decided to build new offices." When asked who donated the massive amount of money Dale declined to answer.

The cost of the project is likely to exceed 10 years worth of national tax income. This reporter believes something fishy is going on.

Frozzy · February 11, 2003, 00:01

Hospitals flooded with river problem

The Pedrunnic General Hospital today issued an epidemic emergency to all citizens of Pedrunn and settlements in it's boundary. A new water borne virus has struck the metropolis. With our tax dollars going to the possible war in Austria, this new problem in our capital is only going to strain government resources further.

A statement from Dr. Letsallkilltheaustriansbutnottellanyoneaboutit, a hospital consultant was released today. In the said statement it read "The Pedrunnic General Hospital is experiencing an epidemic of the "Waterius-Buggius" virus, and it is life threatening. Symptoms include a sudden urge to join the APP, idolising of the APP president Zaphod Beeblebrox, and the unexplainable habit of urinating of War Party property."

Although our president, aptly named "Pedrunn the Slow" by Pedrunnians, refused to comment on the matter, a government spokesman issued this: "The Lemurian cabinet and parliament are funding the Pedrunic General Hospital with substanial funds to combat this epidemic. However, the unprecidented aggression from the Austrian Capital has forced us to persue other matters beyond our control".

Gilgamensch · February 11, 2003, 06:13

War Party denies claims!

In the recent press release of the War-party, the chairman Dale denies any relation with the German war-ministry. He claims, that the talks to the German official had only been "to ensure further peace and stability". However, he doesn't deny that there had been donations involved, as a sign of goodwill from the German War-minister. This donation is as a "security on a verbal non-aggression pact".
The press release also included a claim of terroristic acts against our nation, from the so called "Axis of Evil". However, the war-party wasn't able to proof any sign for the involvement of the Thais. The claim against Austria Dale is backing up by the atrocities committed by the Austrian army in our territory during the past years.

This press release still leaves a lot of open questions. How does this claim justify to drag our nation into a world-wide war? Claims by the War-party that our soldiers are just acting as a peace force, should be watched closely. Their haven't been any proof that the Thais are involved into any action against our beloved country and community. Why is the war-party washing off all claims against Germany? What did they promise towards the German War-minister in exchange of the "verbal non-aggression pact"? This leaves a big suspision amongst our nation. We should watch carefull further information revealed.

Further in the news:

APP trying to top War-party

There have been uncomfirmed rumours out of the APP, that they will try to top the new building complex of the War-party. The information gathered by now, claims that they are trying to build in Platinium.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HERALD!

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mapfi · February 11, 2003, 19:53

NEWS FROM THE WESTERN FRONT
Pedrunnia - The Lemurian army has started its assault on Austria, two cities have been conquered and more than 60'000 people became Lemurian citizens, though unwillingly. Propaganda from the Warministry tells of heroic battles and a weak enemy. However, rumors tell, that the Austrians are planning a heavy counter attack. Some travellers claim to have seen a scouting army heading for our capital already. People are wary and prices on the market trippled.
Already there are calls for an end to hostilities and some APP sympathisants demonstrate in the streets. They are a small minority though. Others call for a full blow - a march on Graz - mostly WP lobbyists, while the voices of reason advise rest. The Lemurian army is in desperate needs of additional funding before it can strike again.

EXPANDING EMPIRE
Colonia Locuta - In the east things look quite differently. After securing peace deals with Germany and Thailand some colonists were bold enough to found another Lemurian city, mapfipolis. It has access to valuable coal which is badly needed for our army. Inhabitants of mapfipolis, however, call for a farmer to bring enough food into town in order to grow quickly. It seems like the Austrian threat isn't felt as immediate in the east.

Gilgamensch · February 12, 2003, 07:34

Nomination's for government position opened!

As from today, the 12th of February, the nominations are opened, they will last till Saturday the 15th.

We, the citizens and voters of our beloved Apolemuria, should expect some interesting nominations. The big question in the moment will the struggle between the APP and WP continue into our government? WIll this struggle tore our nation apart? We will have to wait and see. Our reporters are trying to get as much information as possible.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HEROLD!

Gilgamensch · February 13, 2003, 05:57

WP falling apart?

The Lemurian Herold interviewed Mr. Dale, chairmen of the WP and had some interesting responses. During the interview, when being asked for WP official rules for the upcoming nominations and elections said, that their will be no official rules regarding the voting, "It's a democracy, and as such we vote for who we want.". Although this would allow the members of the WP to vote as they want to , he said at the same time, "We can't have too many peace-nik hippies in there.". This leaves a lot of disputes open, internally to the WP, as well to all citizens, of how they want to pursue their aims.

Mr. Dale further mentioned, that they will try to "get as many government positions as possible", even if it just in case that member's of the APP will not be able to be elected into government. The attitude between the WP and the APP can only been seen at a low point of relationship. Using terms like "God-damn pot smoking tree-hugging hippies!!!" doesn't really help to improve relations between our two parties. If the WP will fail their main goal, to get elected into all offices, this could lead to a possible disaster.

While being asked for the aims of the official plans, regarding our future, his reply doesn't leave a lot of open possibilities to argue about. The stand of the WP is already described by it's own name, therefore it wasn't unexpected to receive as a statement, that the "the ultimate goal still remains of domination through steel." The way how they want to achieve those goals re yet to be determined. Their was not further indication about the claim for the "axis of evil", which he was throwing in, in the last statement. Does this mean, that the WP, is out, trying to find or even create more enemies?

When trying to find out more about the official party policy, the reporters have been defused into a completely different direction. Mr. Dale only indicated the upcoming election of the new chairmen for the WP and that he might not re-run for this position. This leaves room for a lot of speculation. Does this mean that the WP, doesn't agree anymore with their own chairmen?

Furthermore in the news

The buildings the WP planned are not for the WP, but for the ex-chairmen of the WP. Those buildings will have black marble's from Germany all over the floor and Thai-slaves as servants.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HEROLD!

Gilgamensch · February 13, 2003, 07:49

Apolemurians short of revolting!

To prevent our nation to be thrown into anarchy, our President Pedrunn is trying to buy us out, with some generous offers. It is still time to decide, which offer we want to go for. We should still keep in mind, that the conflict we have been drawn into will eat a lot of our valuable resources.

Dear citizens, don't forget that it is our community paying the ultimative prise for. So consider carefully. It is our blood, our money, our food and our pride, so make sure, what is your desire.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HEROLD!

child of Thor · February 13, 2003, 20:19

War Party implodes!

With no official chairman to hold the party together the WP supporters wander of in the eight known directions, like so many lost cattle.

CoT, the only former member who decided to opt for the nineth direction(he got confused over empire settings and didn't move), was heard to mutter things about 'the horror of war' and 'all that tragic destruction'.

Later it was alleged by an unnamed source, that the APP had introduced traces of strong hallucenagens into the water supply at the WP headquarters. Which would go some way in explaining thier lack of focus over leadership changes? More news as it breaks.........

Tamerlin · February 13, 2003, 21:02

An unknown source has revealed the drug rumoured to have been ingested by the WP members, the so-called potent hallucinogen, would be simply known as THX.

More seriously, this same source has stated the WP implosion would actually be the result of the power greediness of its members.

The Lemurian Herald would like to remind its readers that the increasing number of informations spread by unknown sources is worrying and would rather suggest our nation is facing slanderous campaigns led by ennemies of our state.

Gilgamensch · February 14, 2003, 12:50

Interview with MrBaggin, the new chairman of the WP

The Lemurian Herald was able to interview the new chairman of the WP, MrBaggins. Although he hasn't been officialy confirmed yet as the chairman, there is little doubt that he will be able to aquire this position.

In his interview, MrBaggins, expressed some changes to the outlines and rules of the WP. Espacially with the upcoming elections, which the WP want's to dominate, he wants to introduce new party-rules. His view of the party, he decribes as: "A political party, by definition, is a group of persons organized for the purpose of directing the policies of a government". He does not want to undermine the rights of any party member, but he wants to enforce a solid part-line. Any member not following those orders, will be forced to leave to another, or a new political party.

MrBaggins want's to strengthen our core cities to win the "Economic war… the most important war we will fight."

For the relation towards the APP, he doesn't see any need to change. "As long as the APP does not become directly harmful to our nation", he welcomes "healthy democratic decision making of the great nation of Lemuria".

Asked about the war-planes about Austria, he expressed that we should continue our mission and "conquest of all viable territories." With our other neighbours, he wants to continue with "peace and friendship", but restricting it to limited gifts only.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HEROLD!

Pedrunn · February 14, 2003, 16:59

Community Meeting for the future (Game Chat)!

May I have your attetion, please!!!

Pedrunn, The Leader of Lemuria, is recruiting all the citizens of our beloved empire to decide the plans for the future of our nation in the usual place: the Lemuria channel of the apolyton chat room at 19:30 on february 16 (sunday).

He request all ministers to antecipate the guidelines here.
Those who dont show up will suffer in the hands of our leader and feel sorry for life!!!

May I have your attetion, please!!!
...

Gilgamensch · February 15, 2003, 10:41

Lemurian Herold, editorial

In the interview with MrBaggins happened a mistake. We would like to inform our readers, that:

MrBaggins didn't want to enforce strick part-rules:

For better understanding we will include the letter received from MrBaggins:

I cannot describe the fury I felt when I read your libelous misquote in the Lemurian Herald.

I spoke nothing of force within the party... but of freedom.

I DEMAND that you retract the quoted paragraph and include the entire paragraph as below in the retraction

"A political party, by definition, is a group of persons organized for the purpose of directing the policies of a government. As such, a political party needs to organize the voting of its membership to this end. This ultimately should entail a debate and ultimately some form of vote, if there is disagreement.
This will form party policy. We will not enforce this voting, but encourage in the strongest fashion, voting according to this party policy. We would ask that any member who does not agree with party policy abstain rather than voting against it, to maintain party strength and unity.
Should a member consistently not agree with party policy, they are free (and encouraged) to leave to another, or a new political party."

MrBaggins

One remark though, as we still have freedom of press, the Lemurian Herald will not surrender to force.

We just do include this in the editorial, as the mistake was on our site.

Stay tuned and get the latest news, JUST ON THE LEMURIAN HEROLD!

Zaphod Beeblebrox · February 15, 2003, 12:13

SCANDAL IN THE ELECTIONS!

Today Senior Justice Gilgamensch has refused to accept the nomination of prominent APP member and Second Secretary of that party, Tamerlin for Ministry of Domestic Affairs. The election ballots printed today only list the name of WP-"Chairman" (as like our interested readers might remember, the recent elections inside the warparty can hardly be called correct) mrbaggins who backs the senior justice on his unlawful decision. the app has already announced, the party is planning to go the court against this coup d'etat. according to their prime secretary Zaphod Beeblebrox the senior justice Gilgamensch is required to print new ballots and that the extra expanses for this shall not be taken out of our nations goldchambers but of the personal wealth from Gilgamensch. Meanwhile several hundreds demonstrants, some of them open sympathizing with the app, some of them expressing, they were not even app-sympathisants but "deeply concerned citizens" have amassed before the prime court protesting against the Senior Justice's decision. Yet undocumented rumours report, the government is amassing special military forces in the capitol. How will this crisis end? Can it be solved peaceful or will our nation finally fall into rebellion and dictatureship? Stay tuned!

Dale · February 15, 2003, 18:03

Letters to the Editor...

Dear Editor,

I write in regards to your comments on the War Party election of MrBaggins as chairman. As outgoing Chairman I would like to express my anger about the Lemurian Herald's Editor's implications that the recent election of MrBaggins is corrupt and incorrect. As MrBaggins was the only War Party member wishing to run for Chairman, there was no need to run an election poll. I know the Lemurian Government is forced to run a poll in the event of only one candidate, but the War Party is not so constricted by its constitution. So basically, instead of filling the forum with ANOTHER thread for a pointless issue of running a poll for one candidate, MrBaggins was sworn in unopposed.

Maybe if our government wasn't so embroiled in this type of red tape we would have a more efficient government.

Yours sincerely,

Dale

mapfi · February 17, 2003, 17:22

A GOOD DAY FOR LAWYERS

Even though we have just begun researching Jurisprudence the lawyers are already taking over our beloved nation. Two new cases have been filed over the "State Of The Empire"-address by our President Pedrunn and over the disturbance of Mr Baggins's election rallies. Furthermore there are talks about a public investigator fully working on trying to enforce our laws. Opinions between important members of the judicial system as H Tower (former and soon-to-be-again judge), mapfi (soon-former judge) and Locutus (MoDST and also the nation's executioner) are heavely divided.

Stay tuned!

Pedrunn · February 18, 2003, 12:05

Community Meeting for the future (Game Chat)!

May I have your attetion, please!!!

Pedrunn, The Leader of Lemuria, is recruiting all the citizens of our beloved empire to decide the plans for the future of our nation in the usual place: the Lemuria channel of the apolyton chat room at 19:00 on february 19 (Wednesday).

He request all ministers to antecipate the guidelines here.
Those who dont show up will suffer in the hands of our leader and feel sorry for life!!!

May I have your attetion, please!!!
...

Pedrunn · February 20, 2003, 10:48

President's Farewell Speech!

In a few hours the new President will be announced! But before that I want to thank all the citizens who were under my leadership in this great walk. I almost dont believe it has been eight weeks ago the time I launched the game we are currently playing. Since that day strategies, oppinions, discussions and many other relation among me, the ministers and the citizens have been done. Many of those who arent even playing the game with us but has left footprints in this forum. Several others continued to plan the evolution of our people until today. And many other have caught the boats already on its way. But for me these differences dont really matter we all tried to do the best fot the community as a whole. Reaching a good empire size with several units, military victories, five well-grown cities along with the 72 turns we have played together during game chats.

For the coming President I hope he is determined to keep this boat moving. If possible do a even better job than me not that i didnt my best after all i really tried to keep a rate of two chats a week even in the past weeks when i couldnt set a specific time because of a certain time instability in my personal life but this didnt kept from doing my job with the help of the delegates mapfi, J Bytheway and mrbaggins, and a unique enthusiasm as you all know i was the governor that most posted official polls and empirial discussion threads. Not to mention the postings in the other ministers thread and the Lemuria History.

But this speech is not a good bye from the community but a new beginning since I am leaving my position as a President to be the next Minister of Defence in which I will try to do the best I can. Trying not to make the mistakes done by the previous Ministers of Defenses. I know i wont be perfect since no one is. But I will try to Discuss every little strategy plan and other citizens oppinions to come up with the best plan towards the next military events including the outcome of Austrian war. Since as a former President I lived the consequences of these mistakes during the game playings. Including more discussions and more guidelines for the President. Due to this experience, I will do all I can to be the best Minister of Defense ever. But only the weeks to come can tell me if I reached my objective.
So ...
"Lets move on! And keep our civilization becoming greater and greater!!!"

Pedrunn,
Former first Lemurian president and new minister of defense

Pedrunn · March 10, 2003, 00:35

The New Milenium Party!

The minister of Defense, Pedrunn, once again tries to garantee the security of all Lemurians. He is extremely fiscaliziling the trading of alcohol. for the end of this milenium. A Lemur citizen can only by drinks with alcohol in case he is not using anyweapon in the great party in the Lemuria Cafe. Or the person will be arrested and will be forced to volunteer for the Army trainement.

He made clear this prevention measure is to prevent the chaos that can reign in our beloved empire.

But the investigations of this newspaper find out that this is actually a way of recruiting our growing empire that more than ever needs the Weapons and Men to keep growing. We shall garantee the people the exercise of their Democracy rights to choose if either the person want or not to join the army.

When we tried to ask him about the reason behind the measure was true he clearly said "Bullshit!" and in anther try he shouted "Men! Bring that reporter to be in the front line of the Lins attack..."

That all for now. I give your more news about the forcing of citizens to join the army tomorrow after my unit over hill infantry attack training