Kalistani Major History

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Socialist Party of Kalistan begins plans to dissolve"Kalistan is virtually unrecognizable", says John Henry Bennots
Kaliburg, Ananto
July 15, 4481


Speaker Bennots addresses Convention last Month

Speaker of the Socialist Party of Kalistan, John Henry Bennots, addressed the annual gathering of Socialist activists in Kaliburg last month.  His comments stunned many of the attendees.

"There is no place for us in Kalistan," he began.  "When you look at the political landscape, and see the damage that these Conservatives are doing to the state, and then you realize that the future is simply more of the same, things begin to look pretty grim.  Kalistan, as we know it, as the Socialist Party proudly had a hand in building, is unrecognizable today."

The comments came after the disappearance of the Agramontian League from the Assembly.  The League had been one of the few Parties in Kalistan actively interested in helping the Left defend Kalistani institutions from the onslaught of Conservative factions that Kalistan has seen in recent years.  But their withdrawal from Kalistani Politics leaves a hole in the defenses, through which anti-institutionalist, Right Wing reactionary forces are now expected to flood.  "Those who seek to wipe out hundreds of years of Kalistani Stability are now in the determined Majority.  We will limp along, splitting votes with the Workers Front, and being unable to accomplish much, if anything at all to keep Kalistan intact.  The forces currently working on our institutions and our traditions today will shred the Constitution tomorrow."

Bennots proposed that the Socialist Party throw its support to the United Workers Front, the only other Leftist Party in Kalistan.  "As of today, we will be deactivating our Militia, storing our weaponry in the Armory, and we will begin winding down Party operations.  The SP is an institution in Kalistan.  Perhaps someday, when the conservative mania which has swept Kalistan in recent years has subsided, there will be a place for the SP once more, but as it is right now, we are being squeezed to death, and as a result, are incapable of opposing any of the changes that the Right are forcing down all of our throats."

The Speaker has called on the SP to refrain from running candidates in the next election and to endorse the UKWF as the main Leftist Party.  The President of the Republic has already said he will not be seeking another term.

Following the Convention, the SP began closing its offices in the District, and within 6 months, only the Kaliburg HQ of the Party is expected to remain open.

"We'll return someday," said Bennots in closing.  "But as for today, we've hit a dead end."  Delegates left the convention in a somber mood.  Before concluding the business, however, the delegates to the Convention endorsed the Speaker's resolution to dissolve the Party before the next elections by a slim majority.  Many socialists have agreed to form a new pressure group to remain active in Kalistan:  They have revived the old configuration, the Socialist Study Group, to attempt to keep Kalistani Socialism alive, and the offices of Izquierda will remain open even after the SP dissolves.

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IZQUIERDA Feature:  Catching up with Raymond Reiley-CarrangusSocialist Leader aims at a comeback
Kaliburg, Ananto
May 7, 4486


Former President of the Republic Raymond Reiley-Carrangus

We at IZQUIERDA sat down with the Former President of the Republic, Raymond Reiley-Carrangus, and asked what he's been up to for the last five years since leaving office early.  Here is the Interview:

(Izquierda reporter) F(elicity) D(elgado):  Greetings Comrade.  It's great to see you.

R(aymond) R(eiley-Carrangus):  Thanks.  I was wondering when you all were gonna call.  Hit me up once in a while, Girl.

FD:  It's been a slow news month.

RR:  Slow news half decade.

FD:  First question.  Now that the SP has reorganized in Kalistan, what are your plans?

RR:  Bennots has already announced I'll be running for President again, so that's what's up.  Hopefully we can get this early election through, but if not, Its alright.  We don't really have a head of state at the moment, and the government isn't really doing anything, a third of it is gone.  No worries.  Same as it ever was, I suppose.

FD:  What have you been up to since the SP left politics?

RR:  I've been playing a lot of pool.  Dating some.  Catching up on my social life.  The Socialist Party demanded so much time of its officials, there wasn't a lot of time to just live you know.  But I'm ready to get back into it.

FD:  There have been some controversial bills passed by the Assembly in the last few years.  What's your take on these?

RR:  Our comrades in the Workers' Front have done a good job representing for the Left, and I get the feeling that they could use some help pushing back these strange changes.  We have to reverse this borders business.  We have to reverse these anti-union policies passed in 81.  We have to fight to protect the right to access abortions for women.  And everything else the Socialist Party traditionally stands for.

FD:  Is there anything you wish to do in your term if you are elected?

RR:  I support the change that Bennots has proposed to the Presidential Prerogative.  The object is for the Plurality Party to offer a slate to the President and the President name the Government.  I don't think that is tenable, especially when Presidents keep belong to Parties which go defunct.  So I think the SP would like to begin a discussion to change the prerogative, and give the right to the Plurality to name the Government.  We should even go a little further.  Perhaps the President's Party should also be in charge of Foreign Relations.  It might be a decent compensation.

FD:  What is your position on the Kalistani Brethren who moved to Gaduridos as the SP was going on hiatus?

RR:  They did their thing.  That happened in the last few days of my Presidency.  And to be honest, moving to a tropical island to start a religious community seems quite utopian.  I don't know the wisdom of starting a political Party.  Gaduridos seems to be sufficiently weak that the Government probably didn't even know or care that they went.  But like a lot of other Political Brethrenist movements, the one in Gaduridos ran into a brick wall, called Inertia.  If we have another Socialist in FA, maybe we can check in on them from time to time, and do what we can to encourage them.  But I think I understand that they have returned to just being a social movement, so they won't be needing political support.

FD:  Is there any chance of the Brethrenists organizing an independent political movement here in Kalistan?

RR:  Independent of the SP?  That is unlikely.  The Brethren here are so closely tied to the Socialist Party, and those who do not vote Socialist generally reject politics as a whole.  The Brethren in Kalistan have other avenues for political involvement which were not open to the Brethren in Gaduridos, so we see strong Brethrenist influence in Kalistan within the SP even if the Brethren are not organized as an explicitly political force.

FD:  Thanks for letting us catch up with you, Comrade President.

RR:  It's no problem.  I always got time for Izquierda

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President Reiley calls for renewed Emphasis on Kalistani ExportsHints at possible Indralan Summit
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 17, 4491


President Reiley-Carrangus calls for revitalization of Kalistani Economy

"The Kalistani economy has been stagnant for long enough," began President of the Republic Raymond Reiley-Carrangus, as he opened the Kaliburg National Conference on the Dual Economy last month.  Initiated by the Socialist Party, conference attendees came from across the various sectors in Kalistan, both public and private, to discuss ways to jumpstart Kalistan's flagging economic conditions.  "A lot of this has to do with instability in the National Government.  We have just reformed the Prerogative to take this into account, and are looking at what can be done with our neighbors to encourage investment, while protecting Kalistan's vital national interest from the fact of the business cycle."

To this end, the President announced an initiative to work with important consumer electronics manufacturer KalMD and their subsidiary KalMM, as well as other heavy industry players, to see which segments could possibly be more open to foreign investment.  "We have some word that there is some interest in both investment and cooperation from Indrala.  If we were able to come up with a comprehensive agreement with Indrala, that would form a strong link in the Anantonese Ocean.  Kalistan has long thought that Indrala should be a natural partner on a number of levels, and recently, the effort to open to Indrala ended rather dramatically when the Indralan representative lobbied for their nation's interests from the floor of our Assembly.  But we are willing to give it another shot:  We believe that trade between Kalistan and Indrala could yield potential benefits that we haven't seen since the years immediately following the Recession."

The President also stressed the need to boost the export Market.  "Kalistan has always been a net-exporter.  We import for the sake of variety, rather than because we need to.  But in order to remain prosperous, we do need to export.  So diversification and specialization, two competing factors of export driven markets, must be balanced:  If Kalistan is going to sell its goods to the world, it should look to what it can produce most efficiently, and compare that to the things our trading partners want.  The goal is to build the economy, but not on the back of National Industries.  We should also work with the Private Sector, and foreign countries who are interested in profiting from a very lucrative market, but who are not interested in extending imperialist control over our country.  An "all of the above" strategy in developing new export ties and expanding existing ones should be pursued."

To accomplish this, the Finance Minister is expected to put out new taxation and spending bills for consideration in the Assembly, which prioritize economic development for the purpose of export, military modernization, and protection of basic social services.  The President has not announced any date, nor confirmed any agreement for any Indralan visit:  He reiterated that point at the conference.

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Foreign Minister Allen announces steps toward new relationship with Kazulia"Burying old hatchets might be profitable", say venerable statesman
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 17, 4491


Moses Allen announces possible Kazulian Overture

"The Free Trade agreement is the first step," said Foreign Minister Moses Allen at a luncheon for the Foreign Service operators last week in Kaliburg.  "We'll finally put to bed a nearly century old dispute over our national sovereignty, and set up a whole new sector in Kalistan's burgeoning electronics market.  Burying old hatchets might just be extremely profitable for Kalistan."

The Foreign Minister was referring to a series of initiatives coming from the Office of the President of the Republic which would open Kalistani markets to their old adversaries in the Kazulian Kingdom.  "Now that they have abandoned the Northern Council and appear to be rolling back their expansionist foreign policy, their moves are easing pressures in the Northern Anantonese.  Their Foreign Minister said his government was willing to work with Kalistan on resolving disputes over military shipping in the [Ananto] Strait.  Meanwhile, we also have the makings of a steel deal which will allow KalNaFerCo to expand foundry operations into Kazulia, and will open a market for KalMoCo, while creating opportunities for Kazulian interests to expand into the electronics manufacturing markets in Suldanor."

The news was met by enthusiasm from both the foreign policy community and the business community.  The Kalsie Index was up 3% on the news, with investors flooding KMD and KNF with cash:  KMD stocks rose 4% to 4.82 and KNF rose by 3.5% to 6.123.  Both industries stand to gain from any deals with Kazulia. The Investment community privately expressed their hopes that any deals concluded in the near term are merely the first in a series of ties between the two former rivals.

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Venture Capitalist DelGrosso looks to expand into CasinosSeeks outside investment to turn Odufaray into Gambling haven
Gendaris, Odufaray
November 21, 4491


Odufaray investor Jorge DelGrosso seeks to build casinos

Looking to Kalistan's generous gambling laws, Kalistani businessman and speculator Jorge DelGrosso seeks to expand into the Casino industry. 

"This is an untapped market," says DelGrosso, who is widely considered one of the most successful investors in Kalistan.  "I mean, Kalistan allows people to set up home casinos, but hey, thousands want to play against a house that has some serious dough re mi behind it.  You know what I mean?"

DelGrosso is betting on the casino industry.  "We've run some test houses across Odufaray, and there is definitely an appetite for high stakes gaming in Kalistan.  Over the last three years, our firm has seen net profits increase over 65% and it has allowed us to expand into Neveras and Vrassa.  It's good for the local economy, and it's good for those seeking to have a night out and maybe win a few rubles."

But to open a high stakes casino, DelGrosso admits, more capital is required.  "We have pretty liberal gaming laws in Kalistan, but the law also requires us to have a fairly significant amount of cash in the cage to back all of our own markers.  Right now, my firm, Nova Gaming Holdings could in theory cover half a night's loss in a big joint, but that won't be enough to keep the lights on if we get hit bad in a day.  So naturally, I'm looking for partners.  And naturally, I'm not looking for small-time partners.  No meat and potatoes crowd here.  I need big fish with big vision."

Ultimately, DelGrosso wants to turn Gendaris into a gaming center for the region.  "Tourist money is fantastic.  We want to build a massive new casino and resort to take advantage of the beautiful weather and scenery of my hometown.  Along with the casino, of course, we would need to expand the airport to turn it into an international stop, buy up a lot of land, build a horse track, put a lot of people to work, you know-  basically revitalize the entire area.  But money follows money.  If we put in this initial capital outlay, along with the resort, we would expect other interests to follow, and I can see, within 20 years, Gendaris becoming a full on tourist town.  A real gaming haven, if you like."

A mega casino such as DelGrosso envisions, would be the first of its kind in Kalistan.  DelGrosso said he is looking for investors at the moment, but hopes to begin building within the next five years.  He said he hopes to see all manner of casino games, parimutuel gambling, and sports book gambling.  He also plans to host boxing matches, as well as shows from well known national touring acts.  "It will be an entertainment center par excellence!" said DelGrosso.  "Stay tuned!"

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Kalistani Economy shifts into 5th Gear"Political stability" credited by President
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 10, 4492


Kalistan-Keymonese joint venture "Paradise Bay Resort" is one of many new ventures begun as political stability sets in

President of the Republic Raymond Reiley-Carrangus's new Administration is underway, and the Kalistani economy is booming.  Kalistan has recent diplomatic and economic successes which President Reiley attributes to a new era of political stability. "We are proud of our fully functioning multi-Party system, which is a dramatic shift from the clamped down era of Single Party rule, and the chaotic mess of the 4480s.  The 90s are dawning and promise to be a decade of new beginnings in Kalistan."

Within the last year, the Government has announced openings with the Kingdom of Kazulia, and now a major casino construction project with Keymon is underway.  Kalistani investor Jorge DelGrosso has concluded talks with Keymonese investors Ananstos to begin the construction of the Paradise Bay Resort, in Gendaris, Odufaray.  The property overlooks the Ananto Straits, and when completed, will include a new airport expansion, horse track, full service casino, 3000 room four-star hotel, convention center, and auditorium.  Construction of the casino and resort is expected to be completed by late 4493, and the casino will be expected to open on for the New Year celebration in 4494.  The total cost of the project is expected to come in at just under 875 million KRB, with Anastos covering just over 425 million KRB and DelGrosso's Nova Holdings supplying about 445 million KRB.

Diplomatically, Kalistan received the Prime Minister of Kazulia, who visited earlier this month.  Representatives of the two rival governments talked peace and prosperity, aiming at improving relations.  Foreign Minister Moses Allen said of the meeting, "We welcomed the visit from Skalm after decades of outright hostility and antagonism.  Kalistan quite clearly shares mutual interests with Kazulia, especially with regard to local and hemispheric stability.  This first step is a very welcomed development, as Kalistan sits at the crucial crossroads of Terra:  nearly half of the world's shipping passes within 500 nautical Miles of Ananto.  Both north-south traffic and traffic from those vectors crosses water that Kalistan has traditionally claimed as sovereign territory.  While we have no intention of disrupting these important sea routes, it is an excellent development that the main Northern Dovani power is finally recognizing our legitimate desire to protect our vital national industries and our sovereignty from external threats.  Ideally, we would like to see a complete demilitarization of the Ananto Straits that is recognized by all nations, but working with Kazulia on this matter is a major step in that direction."

Foreign Minister Allen also discussed convergence on labor rights between the two nations, as well as opportunities for free trade and economic cooperation.  "We talked about technology transfers and working with Kazulia to expand their manufacturing base.  KalNaFerCo looks to expand north and open a new foundry, which would greatly expand steel production in Northern Dovani and put the company in an excellent position to begin to influence markets in Keris.  In addition, Kalistani Motors looks to begin producing automobiles in Kazulia to increase sales in both Dovani and Keris.  In exchange, Kazulia also discussed with us the possibility of bringing next generation semiconductor production into the Republic, which would allow us to expand our already established consumer electronics base into personal computers, as well as other, possibly wearable technology.  Any deals along these lines would make KMD one of the world's foremost producers of consumer electronics and greatly boost Kalistan's economy."  The Minister was quick to add that the exchange was designed to be as mutually beneficial to both nations as possible, and the Free Trade agreement will be an important first step.

Finally, President Reiley welcomed developments in Lodamun which would allow construction to finally be completed that connects the transportation infrastructures of the two neighbors.  Kalistan and Lodamun had long been connected by secondary roads, air and sea only, due to an ancient unresolved disagreement over the terms of the Northern Seleyan Train Company, but have since closely cooperated on security issues, even being joined by Lodamun in the Ananto Strait Conflict.  The President of the Republic has requested that the Finance Minister propose a spending bill which allows for the final linkup of both road and rail over the Jah River at Addisjah.  A road and rail link between Addisjah/Port Swedes and Lodamese port city Newport would increase commerce between the two nations dramatically, as well as lead to new potential for economic integration in North Seleya.

The President intends to make a statement on the death of the Lourennaise Monarch, King Herbert, as well as the Kanjor expropriation later this week.

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Foreign Minister demands Compensation from KanjorThreatens retaliatory sanctions on the Canrillaise Federation
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 20, 4492


Foreign Minister Allen discusses possible sanctions against Kanjor

Within the last year, The Communist dominated government of Kanjor has nationalized Kalistani economic investments within Kanjor.  The value lost to Kalistani Investors is significant, and some say, could top 65 million KRB.  The Foreign Minister of Kalistan sat down with The Republic to talk a little about what the Government of Kalistan will do about the expropriation of Kalistani Assets.

K(alistani) R(epublic):  Kanjor's government expropriated a significant amount of Kalistani national assets last year.  What is the Government's position on this?

M(oses) A(llen):  The President's position, and the Policy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry is that the expropriation was well within the rights of the Government of Kanjor, and we do not mean to diminish the rights of a sovereign state to nationalize foreign owned property.  But the model Kalistan has used has been nationalization with compensation.  We seek to ensure that our investors do not make investments which will fail due to the nationalist policies of a foreign Government.  If the contracts that our investors signed will not be protected by a nationalist Government, we have less of an incentive to invest in Kanjor.

KR:  What sort of compensation model did the Foreign Minister have in mind?

MA:  What Kalistan has done when we nationalized, and what we have recently proposed to Kazulia, was that if a country is going to nationalize, they should pay the value of the expropriated assets in the form of 10 year bonds, to the holders of the paper.  In our case, Kalistan can directly compensate Kalistani investors, and then the Kanjor bonds would be issued to the Government of Kalistan.  This scheme would certainly restore faith in the efforts of the Government of Kanjor to regain control of their national economy, and would ensure that our investors won't take a beating.  After all, just as Kanjor's interests lie in developing the Kanjor economy, our interests lie in developing and protecting our economy.

KR:  And if they balk at compensation?

MA:  We will get our money one way or another.  The Socialist Party is going to put forward a resolution to ensure that our investors are made whole, and we will include a provision in the resolution which will ensure that punitive measures against Kanjor's interests are taken if they opt not to compensate us.  We are aware of Kanjori deposits in our bank which can be confiscated to make up a portion of the compensation, and in addition, we sell Kanjor oil.  Cutting off sales of oil and other Kalistani exports to them will allow us to redirect those sales to other nations, and when enough economic damage has been done to Kanjor through an embargo to make up for the loss, we'll talk to them about reopening trade.  One way or another, this will not be a net gain of 65 million Kalistani Rubles to Kanjor.  Our goal is to ensure that it is a net gain of zero to both sides, however we accomplish this.

KR:  Is this how much Kalistani investment has been confiscated?

MA:  One estimate has it at around 65 million, while we have seen figures that put it upwards of 100 million, though we think those estimates are quite liberal.  The value of Kalistani investments in Kanjor is difficult to know for sure, due to the many ways that investments are spread around and broken up and reformed these days.  But we are confident that Kanjor wants to avoid any sort of punitive measures, and we also wish to amicably resolve the matter, while still conceding to their right to expropriate.

KR:  Thank you Comrade Minister.

MA:  Have a good day.

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Queen Catherine to be welcomed in KalistanMeanwhile, President works on National Parks Project
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 7, 4495


President Reiley works with Kalistani Filmaker Jorge Francisco in upcoming project on National Parks

Taking a break from his formal duties as President of the Republic for a short period of time, President of the Republic Raymond Reiley-Carrangus has begun work as an Associate Consultant and Editor for the series of films being shot across Kalistan by Jorge Francisco.  The topic of the series of films is Kalistan's Natural Parks.  Reiley mentioned that the series will highlight the natural beauty of the Nation, while encouraging people to support and use Kalistan's protected areas.  "What most people do not realize," said President Reiley, "is that Kalistan has thousands of square miles of lands which are entirely open to the public.  Focused primarily on the Mainland, this complex network of Parks, forests and trails offer outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike the opportunity to get away from the cities, to kill their televisions, and to be out in nature." 

Reiley said that editing on the series is nearly completed, and then Francisco is expected to go into post production, including providing voice over narrative by veteran actor Gina Smith-Rodriguez, who is usually known as an action star.  The series of films are expected to be released in late 4496, and is being funded entirely by the Socialist Party, the conservative-aligned National Conservation Fund, and various environmental, conservation, and sporting associations from around Kalistan.  President Reiley has accepted no pay for his work on the films.  "It is part of my job, to promote the Nation.  And it is my hope that people, even outside Kalistan will see these movies and will desire to come see our countryside."

In other related news, President Reiley re-extended the invitation to Lourenne's Queen, Catherine to visit in Kalistan.  "We noted her intention to visit, but unfortunately, the election was going on and last year got away from us.  It is possible that (foreign Minister) Moses Allen will fly within the next couple months to Lourenne to begin setting up a formal visit.  I'd like to meet the Queen, personally.  As we said before, nothing major would be on the agenda, but I think Lourenne has the potential to be one of our great allies, and getting to know the young Head of State is very high on my priority list, and we can do it in full style now that our domestic agenda is clear."

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Moses Allen flies to EroncourtPreliminary visit designed to program Court visit to Kalistan
Eroncourt, Lourenne
November 6, 4495


Foreign Minister Moses Allen traveled to Lourenne to begin to prepare for Queen Catherine's Visit

Foreign Minister Moses Allen visited Lourenne last month and met with representatives of the new Lourennais Queen, Catherine.  The visit was designed to kick off the process in preparation for the Queens visit in the coming year.

Allen reported that his three day visit to the Lourennaise Capital was very low-key and informal.  "I met with my counterpart, Comrade Jean-François Gide, as well as representatives of the Trade Ministry.  I was received most warmly, shown around the capital, and had several opportunities to meet with college students and young businessmen and women.  Visiting the university campus was the highlight of the trip:  There I found Lourennaise youth who were very interested in Kalistan, and I missed no opportunity to invite them to Kalistan in 4496.  Many of the young women especially commented on their favorite Kalistani music.  To be honest, these young people treated me a bit like a celebrity, and that was more than surprising."

Allen said that the state visit would occur likely within the first half of 4496, and will last at least 5 days, though Allen made clear, that if the Queen should like to stay longer, the President's schedule will remain clear during the Queen's entire visit.  "We mentioned that we would like to host the Queen once more at Eveari House, the official mansion which hosts high level visitors from around the world, where Lourenne's royal family stayed on the historic 4436 visit.  We'd like to give the queen a chance to tour various places in Kalistan:  Kalistan holds great natural beauty, such as the Bong Falls which is Northern Seleya's largest waterfall at almost a half a mile across.  The President has made it clear, that he would like this to be a purely social visit.  We would like the Queen to be impressed, and Kalistan is pulling out all the stops to make a fantastic impression on the new Monarch."

The Foreign Minister's visit was the first visit by such a high level Kalistani official in almost 60 years, since the Deputy Trade Minister Gina Rivera visited in 4439.  Despite having close economic ties since the 50s, Kalistan looks forward to strengthening political and cultural ties with the Kingdom going into the new century.

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Eveari House to become setting for Kalistan's newest Soap Opera"The Decadent Aristocrats" to include cast and crew of hundreds
Eveari, Anato
September 7, 4497


Main Cast of "The Decadent Aristocrats" poses in main "bedchamber of the Empress" for a cast photo

The Eveari House, Kalistan's premier accommodation for visiting dignitaries is about to add another high profile visit to its guest register.  Hugo Delgado, one of Kalistan's leading soap opera actors has just inked a deal with KalTV 6 for a two season limited Run series known as "The Decadent Aristocrats".  Set in the Imperial period of Kalistan's history, and based in and around Eveari Ananto, this period piece promises lavish costuming, exotic location filming and complex plotlines.  The Decadent Aristocrats will also star Catherine Henderson-Bjorksdottir as Empress Dianna, along with a supporting cast promising to number in the hundreds.

The Eveari House is Nationalized property, and usually serves to host high level dignitaries.  It was unused last year in preparation for a visit from the Queen of Lourenne. "No, she never showed up," said site manager Terrence Edwards, who is responsible for the upkeep of the historic manor, as well as the engagement of the staff.  "We had things all ready for her, but I'm guessing things got busy in her country, so, we lost a bit of money.  We're choosing to not see this as a snub.  But, when this film production company came around and started asking whether they could use the house to set their series in, allowing The Republic to more than recuperate the loss, we made sure things were done right.  It is important that one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in Kalistan lends its image to something worthwhile."

Though the show will be considered a soap opera, designed for mass consumer tastes, Edwards was quick to note that it will be historically authentic.  "The only thing in here which will not be historically authentic are the characters themselves. Floob--what we called an Emperor back in the day-- Diego the VII never existed.  Neither did Empress Diana.  These are composite characters of real Emperors and Empresses of the time."  The show will be set at the height of the Anantonese Empire's power, in the Mid 19th Century, when Kalistan ruled parts of Lodamun, Baltusia and Gaduridos, and counted Dolgaria and Sekowo as colonial holdings.  The series will follow the two Nobles and their immediate family and vast bureaucracy of retainers through their daily lives at court in Eveari.  It will touch on political intrigue of the day, and like many Kalistani soaps, promises to feature plenty of sexual content.

"The show certainly is not for the kids.  But we can't hide Kalistan's past.  The nobility was nothing if they were not, shall we say, prolific, in their bedroom activities.  But sex was another method of conducting international affairs back then.  So we won't overlook it."  Edwards was keen to note that he insisted upon a lack of violence in the program.  "We will keep the wars off shore, and the intrigue for the most part peaceful.  All the dirt was done in the beds anyway."

Principle filming on Season 1 of the series is expected to be completed by mid 4498, and then the soap opera is expected to begin airing by December.  Meanwhile, filming will begin on the second season as Season 1 is airing.