Vanuku

[Kubrick]

Támnr launched as cabinet signs deal with Kalistan
8 June 5562


The carrier KJW Támnr during its hosianisting earlier this week, before being handed over to the command of Captain Sryca.

After over ten years of construction Wrnuke's first aircraft carrier in a long time has been delivered and assigned to active duty by the Naval Forces. In January 5552 Prefect Nasir and Minister Nrlzikrt signed the tender order for a new aircraft carrier for the Jelbic Kingdom. Initial estimates put the time of construction at six years, as advanced designs had already been drafted over two decades. In the past Wrnuke was known across the globe as fielding one of the largest forces of aircraft carriers, but for a long time the nation has had none. Expertise was lacking, as was international cooperation. Wrnuke's last advanced carrier class was project between multiple nations, but now the government insisted on a solo venture. Nonetheless experts from Beiteynu were hired to consult on the ambitious project. Instead of six however the project eventually took ten, Minister Nrlzikrt personally defended the delays to the Grand Council: "If we are to deploy a great vessel to be the pride of the nation we should make sure it is the finest vessel our nation can afford, a rushed project, esteemed representatives, is a failed project." Eventually the delays were always accepted by parliament. The new Kezkai V-class carriers can take up to 42 advanced Z-35 fighter jets as well as anti-submarine warfare helicopters, as well as scouting and transport helicopters for various purposes. The KJW Támnr has been granted to Captain Hemze Sryca, joining the First Fleet (I. Vlótzgrsho) under command of Rear Admiral Jlekai Vrkz-Baokrt. The Rear Admiral will continue commanding the First Fleet from his command frigate, the KJW Frjtri. The First Fleet has however departed from the Migrant's Pass to a new mission.

This new mission ties in with a recent deal signed between Kaliburg and Wiel. The details of the agreement have been kept mostly classified by both governments but Minister Shlajkai Nrlzikrt of Defence gave a short statement at a press conference. "The I. Vlótzgrsho has been reassigned to the Anantonese Ocean. The governments of the Jelbic Empire and the Empire of Kalistan have come to a mutually beneficial agreement in regards to military matters, as such the I. Vlótzgrsho will for now be stationed at the Port Swedes National Logistics Centre near the Ananto Strait." The allowance from Kalistan to give the First Fleet port rights in the Anantonese Ocean is only one step of the new mission of this fleet. Rear Admiral Vrkz-Baokrt stated that his fleet, with the new aircraft carrier Támnr, will sail through the Strait to Lourenne, down to Rildanor, Noumonde and past the rest of the Canrille Empire before returning to port in Swedes. "It is the mission of the First Fleet to patrol and show the presence of the Jelbic Empire to all global powers, and of course to respect and honour the hospitality of our Kalistani hosts." Prefect Krlmékez, an experienced military officer, has personally condoned the mission in a recent interview with a magazine: "Canrille must be shown they are not impenetrable. There are other sovereign nations on this globe. They are not the world police. It is a sacred duty of the Empire to project its strength, to inspire those across the globe." In return for a partial lease on Port Swedes the Empire of Kalistan has gained exclusive rights to the Bék Hillesko Military Compound near the city of Hizdrkrtak. The military installation offers Kalistan the opportunity to train its air force across Wrnuke's steppe and commit to desert training exercises with infantry forces. Jelbic instructors are available to the new guests at the Hillesko base.

Krsyiji Sagmot'l (United Media) is the national news agency of Wrnuke, it is decidedly pro-government but can at times be critical of it.