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Kalistani Regular Navy keeps tabs on Baltusian Naval Exercises
Intercepted communications from the Carrier Fleet leave Naval planners "baffled"
Yoshimi Station, Duchy of Suldanor
May 1, 5540


Kalistani Regular Submarines, like KRS 572, seen here running on the Surface, continue patrols south of Southern Limits

The Situation in the central Anantonese Ocean has taken a turn for the strange as Kalistan steps up its naval patrols in the region. Following the conclusion of Baltusia's long awaited naval exercises near Verona, as the fleet was returning to port, Kalistani submarine captains who were monitoring the exercises began reporting eratic behavior from the Baltusian ships. Naval High Command in Kaliburg ordered elements of the Third Regular Navy into a 24 hour alert posture, though held off on full alert as to not directly inflame any developing situation.

As the Baltusian fleet began sailing away from the Xsampan and Ikradonian fleets, following an unanticipated course, the Kalistani submarines were ordered to take a "wait and see" approach to their response, and maintain a safe distance. Meanwhile, Kalistani AWACS flying over the Ocean south of the Limit acquired Baltusian naval movements, and began tracking the fleet. In a rare move, Kalistan made the attempt to contact the Baltusians to help ascertain whether Baltusia had any information about the fleet's activities which Kalistan might need to know. It is unclear whether Baltusians responded to the request for information, but what is known is that His Imperial Majesty arrived at HQ-RNK at Bozo River by helicopter, followed by the Foreign Minister and then the Chancellor of the Empire, where they received highly classified intelligence briefings on the subject.

Over the next several hours, it became clear that the fleet was making no moves toward Kalistan which could be construed as aggressive. The Emperor and the Naval Chief ordered the third Fleet to maintain its 24-hour alert, and maintained surveillance. Soon after day break, messages were broadcast from the Carrier Fleet which seemed to suggest that there had been a mutiny of some sort among the various ships of the Baltusian task force. This shocking news was accompanied by a declaration of loyalty by the Fleet Commander for "the People". Details about further communication remain sparse, but what is apparent is that Baltusia has lost control over their carrier task force.

The Chancellor of the Empire gave a brief statement to reporters shortly after sunrise on the situation. "The Chiefs are monitoring the unfolding, and quite frankly, baffling, affair with His Imperial Majesty. The affair is developing minute by minute. But one thing we have ascertained for sure is that the Baltusian Crisis is contained to Baltusia at the moment. The fleet to its credit has not made any effort to threaten or harm Kalistan, her naval vessels or her citizens in any way. We have the movements of the task force, as well as the movements of Baltusia's partners in this region under strict surveillance, and we have determined that they pose no threat at the moment to Kalistan. We are attempting to remain in contact with the Government of Baltusia, and will share updates as we get them. We are encouraging everyone, especially those in Suldanor, to remain alert but carry on. If the situation escalates in an unfavorable direction, we will immediately notify Kalistani Citizens."

The call to remain calm spurred runs on grocery stores in Yoshimi, Lucid City and Sulari, as residents decided that they suddenly needed to stock up. Security at the Border crossing point in Lucid City was stepped up, and the local Government, led by Lucid's Barron Francisco Hernandez, began setting up processing centers in case there was a refugee movement from Baltusia. "Our goal is to be able to shelter as many people as might potentially come north should Baltusia experience civil disorder in the coming days and weeks," said His Highness Barron Hernandez. "We aren't predicting anything, but we want to be ready to take in our neighbors and friends from across the border if they need a place to visit." Other similar facilities are being set up across the Duchy, and His Majesty Duke Victor Ananto, currently in Gaduridos said "Our Duchy remains ready to help in any way we can." Already, there are some reports of a greater than normal volume of people coming in with the morning commute in Lucid City.

We will continue to monitor developments in Baltusia and report on them if they begin to affect the Empire.