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Yeudi-Luthorian Yeudovski released new sets of jewelry to celebrate Emperor’s Silver Jubilee.
June 5725

His Majesty, the Emperor, celebrates his twenty-fifth anniversary on the throne. The monarch, who ascended the Luthorian throne in 5700, has now reigned for over a quarter of a century. The celebration of a jubilee years isn’t unusual in Luthorian fashion, after all, on the last emperor for which there was no jubilee celebration was Emperor Edward V, who reigned for 23 years.

To celebrate this achievement, Yeudovski, a major Luthorian-Yeudi jewelry brand, has released a new set of jewelry and ornaments in honour of the Imperial Family and His Majesty, the Emperor.

This new set aims at “celebrating the life, reign of His Majesty, the Emperor, as well as to commemorate, in our way, this special heritage between the Holy Land and the Empire.”

It isn’t the first time that Yeudovski releases sets of jewelry to commemorate events, upon His Majesty’s Coronation in January 5702, the corporation released a limited collection, including a set of necklaces and rings commemorating the Emperor and Empress’ coronation. This commercial operation was considered to have been a resounding success.

Now with this example, the Silver Jubilee was unmissable, for several days, Luthori would indulge itself in numerous celebrations, starting with the Trooping the Colour military parade, which for this jubilee is expected to be expanded to not merely include elements from the Imperial Guard – but Army and Navy personnel too.

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Yeudovski released three new sets of jewels – in a limited edition only. The first, named the “Regalia” is a ring, with a silver ornament and a red sapphire throning on its head. The second, named “King’s Prize” in honour of His Majesty, the Emperor is a pair of two earrings, with rubies polishing them. The last set of jewels released in this “Silver Jubilee Collection” was the “Victoria’s Secret”, an exquisite “solitaire” necklace featuring a single gemstone, a bright purple diamond.

Meant to pay tribute to Her Majesty, the Empress and to the Imperial Family by using purple, which is usually linked with the imperial family and is known as the “imperial colour”, Her Majesty’s coronation robes were in purple, for example.

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Due to the status of this collection, prizes to acquire one of these jewelries will be high, with an estimate being placed at £3.300 for the Regalia ring, £4.540 for the King’s Prize earrings and finally £4.780 for the Victoria’s Secret necklace.

Yeudovski also said that the Emperor and Empress had received “limited editions” of the jewels, something that was later confirmed by the Orange Palace’s social media account, which released a handwritten message from both the Emperor and Empress thanking Yeudovski for its “thoughtful” and “meaningful” present.

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IGH and Malvin HQ confirm talks with Valruzia over naval blueprints; as Luthori aims at stabilising presence in Artanian Sea by expanding relations with Seleyan giant.
June 5726



The Imperial General Headquarters and the Malvin Headquarters (the Defence Ministry) have both confirmed the existence of talks over potential “technology transfers” between Luthori & Valruzia. These talks were leaked by Valruzian press earlier this month, with the daily Valruzia Today newspaper declaring that “negotiations are under way with Luthori for some intelligence transfer”, this declaration stirred controversy among public opinion, some favourable to “limited” technological collaboration between the two states and others being radically opposed to any share of Luthorian military technology to non-allied governments.

The General Headquarters (Luthori’s joint chief of staff standing committee) and the Ministry of Defence said that these discussions were “in their infancy” and both sides are “committed” to a “thorough and useful collaboration” regarding the talks. 

The talks surprised many, but considering the rapprochement policy engaged by Chancellor-President Kos and Prime Minister Parkford, efforts to improve relations were to be expected, although it should be noted that the Luthorian government usually keep most military blueprints secret – as one observer put it: “Luthori offering help on military shipbuilding is unheard of, offering blueprints of Luthorian naval vessels is basically a 90° reverse on their standard policy.”

It has been said that the Luthorian defence establishment lobby has heavily pressured the Luthorian defence and foreign offices to offer to Valruzia “the bare minimum”, companies such as the SV Group, Reynolds Defence or Oldwing Shipbuilders have been said to have been “negatively surprised” at the announcement of negotiations over the share of military blueprints – as it represented a grave risk to corporate integrity and national security.

The Luthorian government, however, did confirm that “no currently used naval vessels would be shared with the Valruzian government” aiming towards the transfer of outdated technology.

“We want to help the Valruzians by giving them a guideline in kickstarting their shipbuilding industry [...] we will, however, not sacrifice nor share classified intelligence in that matter with them.” - said an IGH spokesperson.

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The Imperial Navy’s Homeland Fleet is currently deployed in international waters ahead of Valruzia’s coastline on the Artanian Sea. 

The ILN High Command is reportedly interested in achieving a “reasonable settlement” with Valruzia over extended joint patrols over the Artanian Sea, the Luthorians aiming at “safeguarding international shipping” in this key strategic checking point of international commerce. 

The ILN’s 5th Flotilla notably faced supply issues which have been reported for years to higher command structures – it is hoped that an extended, jointly beneficial defence partnership will help in resolving these supply issues – with the option of basing rights having been mentioned.

“While we are currently deployed in the area, we face resupply issues due to the next ILN base in the area being in Amudim in the south and Luthori in the north. [...] Working with Valruzia will be a great benefit for our naval forces located in this area.”

According to some specialists, Valruzia is also likely to benefit from an extended relationship with Luthori, being granted access to some world-class military equipment and expanding her influence in the Artanian Sea, if working alongside Luthori on regular patrols. Former diplomat and librarian-historian at the Diplomatic Center, and Valruzian-Luthorian, Joseph Kirakinczky said that: “In current times, the most obvious beneficiary from this state of affairs would be Valruzia.”

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IFF World Cup concludes group stage drawing lots – Luthori vs Dundorf in group stages.
January 5726 (backdated)

Following the conclusion of the different continental qualifiers, the International Football Federation gathered in Fort William to draw the different groups that will partake in this year’s World Cup. Hosted by IFF President Joseph Burkhalter (Keymon), the ceremony was heavily observed by journalists and national selections alike, with many head coaches and staff making the trip to Luthori.

The drawing lot ceremony was also attended by members of the Luthorian government and imperial family. Culture and Sport Secretary, Linda O’Shell addressed the gathered crowd by praising football’s “community values” and its “notable positive impact” on the world. She notably praised efforts to make the sport more accessible to underprivileged children – an initiative known as “Happy Childhood” spearheaded by the International Football Federation internationally.

The Prince of Orange was also present, alongside the Luthorian delegation while the Duke of Alchester, the Emperor’s brother, was present alongside the Mordusian delegation. Both were present to the ceremony on behalf of His Majesty, the Emperor, with both Luthori & Mordusia having qualified for the group stages for this world cup.

Arguably, what mattered tonight for the different nations were the teams they would play against when the competition starts on 11 June. And truly, due to the IFF discontinuing the hat system for the competition to allow for more “random” scenario to play themselves from the start. It was reflected in the composition of the different 8 groups.

Group A: Luthori, Dundorf, Hutori, Kafuristan
Group B: Istalia, Amudim, Valruzia, Cildania
Group C: New Verham, Baltusia, Lodamun, Nadiya
Group D: Mordusia, Egelion, Jelbe, Noumonde
Group E: Kundrati, Hulstria and Gao-Soto, Ikradon, North Dovani
Group F: Dorvik, Likatonia, Kanjor, Yerrawa
Group G: Vanuku, Bianjie, Alduria, Barmenistan
Group H: New Englia, Lourenne, Kundrati, Vascania

What is notable in the composition is that Luthori and Dundorf, two nations considered as “favourites” to win the competition are going to be playing off against one another directly in the group stage, their confrontation likely deciding who will be top of the group.

For most “favourites” (Luthori, Istalia, Lourenne, Egelion, Vanuku, Dundorf) - the drawing lots were not a “bad experience” per se, as luck granted them a much weaker group overall. With the sole exception of Luthori and Dundorf who will be playing what is already considered as a “battle of the ages” on group stage. Although, these teams would need to remain vigilant for potential upstaters, such as Valruzia, Bianjie, Dorvik, Hutori, these teams, considered as “outsiders” have a real shot at winning the competition if they aren’t careful enough and allow themselves to make too much “strategic blunders” - to put it in more “military” terms.

Stay tuned with NLB Sports to watch the entirety of the tournament, on our different channels, whether you are in Luthori or abroad.

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Tragedy struck the City of Fort William today, as armed ‘revolutionaries’ seized the well-known Hamilton Tower, the Martwick-Alchester Banking Company’s headquarters. 

The armed thugs, named the Ruanist National Workers’ Front (RNWF) have seized the building in which thousands of people are working in a daily basis. 13-armed gunmen entered the building and seized it, taking numerous hostages in the process in the building’s first to five floors.

Currently, the revolutionaries are demanding the release of ‘political prisoners’, the broadcast of their manifesto, a message to the nation through national and local airwaves and their safe transfer from Luthori to a committed “anti-imperialist and egalitarian state” for the hostages to be safely released. According to the Metropolitan Police, the hostages’ numbers are between 60 and 89. The rest of the building from 6th floor to the 41st floor was placed under lockdown while the situation remains highly volatile.

The terrorists demanded that their demands be met before 5 PM, Fort William Time, otherwise, they will begin to execute hostages hour by hour before their demands are met.

Prime Minister Parkford, Home Secretary Woods and other high-ranking national security leaders have been briefed on the ongoing situation – the Luthorian Prime Minister ordered “sensitive” national landmarks to be reinforced by specialised ILA and anti-terror police platoons.

Darlington Palace’s security was reinforced by the ILA Imperial Rifles, with today’s session being suspended and the Houses of Parliament being evacuated, the Orange Palace was placed under lockdown and evacuated, with visits being suspended for the remainder of the day. The security of Number 10 was reinforced by the ILA Empress’ Rangers. Other landmarks were reinforced by other ILA platoons and police forces.

The Mayor of Fort William, Leonardo Stewart (Labour) has met with Prime Minister Parkford and has also been briefed on the situation – currently, the Mayor’s Office encourages for the “swift resolution” of the hostage crisis. Mr. Stewart is currently present alongside the other national security leaders at 10 Crown Street for an emergency meeting.

His Majesty, the Emperor and Her Majesty, the Empress’ security is “currently assured” stated the Orange Palace in a statement, the elderly monarch and his consort are currently residing at Hosbury House in the Orange countryside. The Prince of Orange and the Princess of Orange are currently in a secured location at Harrington Palace.

The City of Fort William’s access have been blocked and are currently highly monitored by police and military forces; the Fort William Stock Exchange has been placed under “pre-emptive” lockdown, with only fundamental employees remaining, the others being currently evacuated. The Bank of Luthori has been evacuated, according to a statement from the state institution.

MABC has refused to release any statement that could “actively hamper law enforcement agencies’ work to release the hostages”

The Domestic Intelligence Agency dispatched DIA agents to monitor the situation alongside Metropolitan Police – the counterintelligence agency released no statement as of now, even though it’s recognised that “intelligence failure” led to the hostage crisis.

This crisis led many to question Luthori’s ability to provide for a secure World Cup come June, however, the Luthorian government rejected the assumption that the nation wasn’t “capable” of organising the event.

When asked, Prime Minister Parkford declared that the government was doing “everything possible to rescue to hostage and bring them out of there alive.”

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Three suicide bombers detonate themselves in Fort William Underground.
March 5726 (backdated)

According to FWMTA statements on the subject and visual footage of the incidents, it has been reported that three suicide bombers have detonated themselves in the Fort William Underground.

Each of the terrorists blew themselves up in different locations, one detonated himself inside a train between Crossmary Square and Elijah Street, another blew himself up at Harrington Street station and finally, the final terrorist blew himself up inside a train between MacGregor Square and Garland Park.

Evacuations are currently underway and the Transportation Authority, following confirmation from the Fort William Town Hall – announced the immediate suspension of all traffic within the Underground, with specifically, the Starlight Line, the Metropolitan Line, the Jubilee Line, the Charlotte Line, the Eastern Line and the Chippington Line are to remain close for at least two days.

Transport Police and Metropolitan Police and ambulances have already positioned themselves around the mentioned stations – this comes as armed terrorists from the RNWF already took control of the Hamilton Tower in the City of Fort William.

Police sources currently state that it's "likely" that the Underground bombings are linked with the hostage crisis in the Hamilton Tower, with the suicide bombers being members of the same terrorist organisation.

More information to follow.

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Emperor declares nationwide state of emergency; Police announce 14 dead and 74 wounded in preliminary reports of casualties.
March 5726 (backdated)

His Majesty the Emperor has officially declared a nationwide state of emergency in response to the recent terrorist threats upon the realm. The monarch officially declared the state of emergency at 2:54 PM (FW Time) and acted upon preliminary advice from the Privy Council.

The decision was enacted following the news of the Underground bombings reached Hosbury House, with the emperor summoning the Privy Council for an emergency meeting by videoconference. During it, it was agreed that a state of emergency to combat terrorism was necessary.

Furthermore, the Metropolitan Police stated that the Underground bombings had made around 14 victims, and 74 survivors were found wounded, at least according to the preliminary searches engaged in the chaos following the bombing. 

Negotiations between the government and the RNWF (Ruanist National Workers’ Front) remained deadlocked as both sides showed no willingness to back down from their respective demands. The Ruanists maintaining that their demands be met, reiterating their previous threat of harming the hostages.

The death of Reeva Carter, as announced by Telegraph journalist Lawrence Newman was later determined to be false by police sources, who confirmed that Mrs. Newman had suffered a heart attack before dying, this more likely caused by a panic attack following the terrorists’ entry into the tower.

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Negotiations reach deadend; RNWF refuses to compromise with authorities, demand full accordance with demands by 3 PM.
March 15, 5726 - 2:31 PM

Recent information reaching us state that the negotiations engaged between police forces besieging the Hamilton Tower in the City of Fort William and the terrorists of the Ruanist National Workers’ Front have reached a dead-end.

The communist militants’ demands were simple, a broadcast of their message to the nation, the safe release of “political prisoners” and their safe exfiltration from Luthorian soil. While the Luthorian government seemingly agreed to the last of the demands. It has sharply rejected the two others. The National Security Committee in Number 10 seemingly rejected the two former options but proposed alternatives to the safe return of the hostages.

The RNWF has, for its part, rejected any solution that isn’t their pre-discussion terms, refusing to compromise with Luthorian authorities for the safe release of the hostages.

According to police statements, internet, electricity and water supply to the Tower have been cut to avoid the possibility of the captors digging in for a prolonged siege. 

The RNWF leaders, notably the woman which is known as "Flower” in her organisation – declared that if their demands were not met by 3 PM (FW Time) - the execution of two hostages per hour would be undertaken to force the Government’s hand towards acceptance.

No further communication from police forces is available. ILA divisions are moving towards the location, according to General Headquarters.

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Casualties in Underground terror bombing rise to 82 dead and 321 wounded, Police say.
March 15, 5726 - 2:52 PM

The Metropolitan Police Authority alongside the Imperial Transport Police Service have released a grim statement on the current situation in the three locations which have been bombed by suicide terrorists, as a reminder, three suicide bombers detonated their bomb vests inside three distinct location of the Underground, leading to its temporary closure by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

In the last statement, authorities stated that the number of casualties rose to 88 – with 14 dead and 74 wounded. Now that number has increased tenfold, with 403 casualties in these bombings being reported, with the bloodiest being the Harrington Street station bombing. In these 403 casualties, it has been reported that 82 people had been killed and 321 were wounded with varying degrees of severity.

Metropolitan Police chief presented his “heartfelt condolences” to the victims’ families and loved ones and has pessimistically predicted that the number of total casualties might be even higher than what it is now.

The Domestic Intelligence Agency has shared sensitive files to the terrorist attack, stating that there was another planed attack upon Luthori’s soil, but focused on the political offices of 10 Crown Street and Darlington Palace, the hope was “slice the head of the hydra” according to found documents at one warehouse believing to belong to the RNWF.

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Terrorists refuse to stand down after Police ultimatum as death toll rise to spectacular 154 dead and 532 injured.
March 15, 5726 - 3:33 PM

The terrorists of the RNWF have refused to comply to a Police ultimatum that summoned them to lay down their weapons. A statement from the terrorist far-left organisation declaring their refusal of the ultimatum described it as “delusional” and rejected it immediately. Furthermore, the RNWF has, according to Police statements begun “rounding up” key individuals to “execute them”

The terrorists have once again reiterated their demands to be met, otherwise they might have to kill the hostages as previously threatened. PM Parkford declared that the government was “working tirelessly” to avoid such scenario.

The death toll has been established at 154 dead and 532 wounded following the terror bombings in Fort William’s Underground Network, according to concurring statements from the Metropolitan Transport Authority, the Metropolitan Police and the Health Department.

The Domestic Intelligence Agency reiterated its “steadfast work” in favour of rescuing the hostages, with DIA agents being present on the ground alongside police forces and military forces to both secure key locations from further terrorist actions and around the compound to act as intermediaries and pressure actors. This comes as DIA Director-General Alistair Wright, and the DIA are coming under critics for their seeming inability to prevent “this disaster”, according to HPP Leader Issac Stewart who demanded a “full parliamentary inquiry” on the terrorist attack and the government’s failure in preventing it.