15-01-2026, 03:15 PM
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Ersen - Self declared "President of the Gaoist Republic", Wang Tudan, broadcasted a weak but well understood radio message last night, announcing that the GRCD he controls had executed 15 alledged restorationists following a trial by the "People's Court". New Verham's National Police has indicated that they believe those executed are a mix of true restorationists and innocent civilians, subjected to a "sham trial" that sought to validate the new GRCD and its institutions.
In the past year the DMZ has prevented Gaoist forces from taking more territory besides the territory they already have under their control near the Ostland border. This situation has prompted a relative calm in the area, despite several breakout attempts by Gaoist forces. The last few months in particular have seen no fighting, with the self-declared GRCD having focussed on the creation of their own state institutions, seeking to transform themselves from deserting army units controlling land towards a fully functioning state.
No nation in Terra has recognized the state. In a effort to gain recognition amongst likeminded countries and make it easier to control its population, the GRCD has adopted a form of extreme communism, with every company that hasnt left their controlled area taken over by the new state and the newly establish "Gaoist People's Union" modelled after other communist parties in Terra. Freedom is a word that those unfortunate enough to live within GRCD territory will likely not be hearing anytime soon. Internet access is completely blocked, Gaoist forces routinely sack villages in search of additional supplies and the few existing state institutions all report to the GPU, which heavily monitors the estimated 200.000 civilians living within its territory.
The city of Ersen, the largest city controlled by the GRCD, has been transformed in a unreal display of propaganda and control. All the streets are deserted, with street lights covered in GRCD flags and buildings painted in its colors. GPU party officials and Gaoist military forces patrol the streets, often arresting the few people that dare to walk freely.
President Bor Khasar of New Verham already called the situation in the GRCD "horrendous" but acknowledged that his government is in no position to oust GRCD leaders and retake their territory. The military units controlled by the GRCD were some of the more elite forces of the former Gaoist military, largely having fled to the border to escape persecution by the New Verham government. Combined with their ability to smuggle in black market weapons and ammunition, the GRCD is in a relatively strong position to maintain control over their territory. Following the execution of the 15 civilians however, President Khasar has initiated a meeting with participating states of the ASM, seeking to discuss ways to accelerate training and poll support amongst its allies for potential aid in retaking GRCD territory.
New Morning is a digital outlet originally headquartered in the city of Ersen. Following the GRCD take over, the outlet moved behind the established DMZ, becoming the number one news source for news within its territory
In the past year the DMZ has prevented Gaoist forces from taking more territory besides the territory they already have under their control near the Ostland border. This situation has prompted a relative calm in the area, despite several breakout attempts by Gaoist forces. The last few months in particular have seen no fighting, with the self-declared GRCD having focussed on the creation of their own state institutions, seeking to transform themselves from deserting army units controlling land towards a fully functioning state.
No nation in Terra has recognized the state. In a effort to gain recognition amongst likeminded countries and make it easier to control its population, the GRCD has adopted a form of extreme communism, with every company that hasnt left their controlled area taken over by the new state and the newly establish "Gaoist People's Union" modelled after other communist parties in Terra. Freedom is a word that those unfortunate enough to live within GRCD territory will likely not be hearing anytime soon. Internet access is completely blocked, Gaoist forces routinely sack villages in search of additional supplies and the few existing state institutions all report to the GPU, which heavily monitors the estimated 200.000 civilians living within its territory.
The city of Ersen, the largest city controlled by the GRCD, has been transformed in a unreal display of propaganda and control. All the streets are deserted, with street lights covered in GRCD flags and buildings painted in its colors. GPU party officials and Gaoist military forces patrol the streets, often arresting the few people that dare to walk freely.
President Bor Khasar of New Verham already called the situation in the GRCD "horrendous" but acknowledged that his government is in no position to oust GRCD leaders and retake their territory. The military units controlled by the GRCD were some of the more elite forces of the former Gaoist military, largely having fled to the border to escape persecution by the New Verham government. Combined with their ability to smuggle in black market weapons and ammunition, the GRCD is in a relatively strong position to maintain control over their territory. Following the execution of the 15 civilians however, President Khasar has initiated a meeting with participating states of the ASM, seeking to discuss ways to accelerate training and poll support amongst its allies for potential aid in retaking GRCD territory.
New Morning is a digital outlet originally headquartered in the city of Ersen. Following the GRCD take over, the outlet moved behind the established DMZ, becoming the number one news source for news within its territory