Vanuku

[Kubrick]

State of emergency declared across Wrnuke
2 March 5587, Wiel, Kingdom of Wrnuke, Empire of the Jelbic Peoples


Earlier today troops of the light infantry together with the constabulary forces cordoned off parts of the government sector.

Slight confusion and worry was the general feeling across the Kingdom of Wrnuke after regular broadcasts and radio shows were interrupted by a televised speech from the Prefect Grzkai Krlmékez. In the speech the head of the government of the leading state of the Empire of the Jelbic Peoples declared that for Wrnuke a state of emergency would be in immediate effect. The Prefect also announced martial law, a curfew and a mobilisation of the domestic armed forces. As a reason for this Krlmékez cited a plot against the government, a potential coup, and 'worrisome developments that could threaten all our lives'. During the speech no true details were given but the machine of the Armed Forces quickly sprung into action. The Military Constabulary, Wrnuke's military police and special enforcement agency, was quick to close down government offices. The infantry of the Land Forces appeared all across the nation setting up roadblocks, checkpoints and allegedly even arresting individuals. 

After the televised announcement regular programming did not continue for several hours. There are also unconfirmed reports that members of the Armed Forces attempted to enter the headquarters of the RSB, Wrnuke's state security agency. For now however it seems that the state of emergency will not be lifted. The Prefect did state that the situation will be addressed 'as soon as possible, when it is safe to do so' but when that is remains unclear. Many are waiting for the Emperor to address the situation but he has remained silent on the issue, which most are seeing as a silent approval of the action taken. The Emperor's heir, the Archduke Wrntukai, is currently deployed with the II. Vlótzgrsho which is reportedly stationed at the Emperor Bunjamín Naval Station in the Trigunian splinter state of Brakav. His press office has also refused to comment on the situation, stating that the Archduke is busy serving with the Royal Marines and cannot comment on domestic issues at this time. 

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.