Kalistani Major History

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IZQUIERDA- The Voice of the Kalistani Left
Socialist Party Leader Hails Success of PartisansSociety of the Bretheren makes great strides
Vrassa City, Vrassa
December 20, 3926

Leader Clark notes success of Privateer Navy

The Naval component of the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan was lauded by Socialist Party Leader Hillary Clark-Reid for their efforts in the Anantanese Sea over the past half year.  The Party Leader reported that Kalistani Privateers seized more than 31 million Rubles worth of commercial cargo, and repatriated 238 merchant seaman to their home countries.  Ships bearing manifests indicating Vanuku as a point of origin or transhipment have been confiscated and towed to Sulari Suldanor, where they are held in quarantine until the issues between Kalistan have been resolved. 


Socialist Party Leader Hillary Clark-Reid Praised the efforts of the Socialist Partisan Fleet

Individual countries, other than Vanuku, have applied for the return of 14 separate oceangoing vessels.  8 small cargo ships belonging to Vanukean merchants remain in Kalistani custody.  Clark made the following short statement, in addition to making these statistics public:

"Kalistani Partisans have successfully ensured that Kalistan is able to prevent Vanukean agents from infiltrating our country, without resorting to open war.  More than 75 Partisans now operate under Letters of Marque issued by our Administration, and they range from the northern point of Vrassa to the southern edge of Suldanor.  We also have evidence that our efforts are making a dent on Vanukean Commerce.  In denying the results of our report, Vanukean officials noted that at least some of the vessels we have seized were neutral scientific vessels-  in fact, those vessels were espionage vessels carrying highly sensitive surveillance equipment through Kalistani Waters.  Their manifest indicated that they were on their way to Talmoria, but given the absolute and unconscionable denial of the findings of our report on the death of our President, our Privateers indicated that it was in the National interest to merely confiscate the equipment, and impound the craft.  We stand by the results of our investigation, and will continue to provide Letters to Socialist Partisans at sea-  Our policy will continue as long as Vanuku refuses to acknowledge their role in the event and bring the criminal behind this assassination to justice.  Furthermore, we call on all nations sympathetic to Kalistan to join with us in the embargo of Vanukean commerce in the Anantanese Sea."

Society of the Bretheren makes great Strides in Kalistan


Bennots-Plum, in retirement, now working full time for the Society of the Bretheren in Kalistan

Seeing Bretheren propaganda on the streets seems to be somewhat more commonplace in the major cities across Kalistan.  Bretheren spokespeople have put the number of members of the Society of the Bretheren at 45,000.  The Society has seen a dramatic increase over the last year following the death of President Bjorksdattir.  Former Party leader Jonas Bennots-Plum, now working full time for the Society of the Bretheren in Kalistan, stated that he has made contact with Trigunian Brethren, and has invited representatives to Kalistan.  He also discussed a possible international conference of all members of the Society internationally. 

"Well, to be completely honest with you, as long as the President maintains the embargo on shipping through the Sea, we won't be able to have the conference.  There is no reliable way for foreign nationals to arrive in Kalistan without harassment by the Privateers.  While I understand the need for the Government to maintain the embargo, it is my hope that the President will see an end to it and a return to normal relations, a lift of all travel and commerce restrictions, and renewed friendship with our neighbors."

 

The Society of Bretheren in Kalistan are currently working on minutes for a new Faith and Practice, to replace the ancient one which has been used by Bretheren for more than 1500 years, but which reflects a connection between the Brethren and the Hosian council.  The Bretheren remain almost exclusively tied to the Socialist Party of Kalistan-  only a handful of members claim affiliation outside the SP.