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COLONIAL PROVISIONAL INTERIM AUTHORITY KOLONIALE TIJDELIJKE INTERIM AUTORITEIT AUTORITÉ PROVISOIRE COLONIALE 殖民地临时管理局 C.P.I.A. THE PARAVIN TREATY Newly appointed Directorate ambassador Nikata with Minister Shevardnadze on the SS EDEN DECIMA "I suppose that concludes our talks then?" Shevardnadze continued to walk forward, the ambassador trailing behind him "Indeed. It was a great pleasure to see the Eden from the inside. And to think you've once had ten..." The chat continued over the bridge: topics varying from the treaty, to Paravin, to the good old days. Their amicable and polite expressions hiding a sense of emotional relief: they were not alone in the galaxy anymore. The Directorate had nothing to lose backing the CPIA who, if they would survive and restore their authority, could bring great prosperity to galactic markets. The CPIA had everything to lose, the Directorate being the only nation they had diplomatic channels with. This treaty was the cornerstone of a civilized galaxy. They smiled before the floating cameras, letting their thumb's blood flow onto the stamp. Then, they pressed their stamps onto the treaty: sealing the deal. The stipulations of the TREATY OF PARAVIN were as following: I). The Directorate and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority recognize each other's legitimacy and jurisdictional claims. II). The Directorate and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority enter a mutual defensive alliance, henceforth known as the Paravin Pact. III). The Directorate and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority open each other's markets and become trade partners. FOREIGN AFFAIRS Minister Shevardnadze, striking while the iron is hot, sends out a special delegation in a MUTUS stealth vessel to the Fourth Empire. In it are an ambassador, translator and courier taking a formal letter of apology. The reason: mending old wounds out of desperation. Once the delegation would arrive, they would propose the following terms to the Fourth Empire in secret: I). The Fourth Empire and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority recognize each other's legitimacy and jurisdictional claims. II). The Fourth Empire and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority enter a non-aggression agreement with the Paravin Pact. III). The Fourth Empire and the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority open each other's markets and become trade partners. In the meantime, the Directorate is asked on their viewpoint regarding the Fourth Empire. The newly-appointed ambassador emphasizing that the Fourth Empire could be a great military ally against Atu-An, and a big market to potentially enter the Paravin Pact's free trade zone. Should the Directorate agree to the Fourth Empire's membership, the CPIA would formally invite them. [ @Krefarus does the Directorate agree?] As part of the CPIA's diplomatic brand, an inquiry was sent to the government of Atu-An. Would war refugees from the Fourth Empire gain free and safe passing through Atu-An territories into CPIA jurisdiction? In this inquiry, Shevardnadze's representatives emphasizes the risk of an escalating humanitarian situation should the war be prolonged by either side. [ @Krefarus what is Atu-An's response?] MILITARY AFFAIRS [GSI (GALACTIC SAFETY INDEX)] The C.P.I.A.'s threat assessment measurement 5: Existential threat 4: Imminent hostilities 3: Escalation-prone situation 2: Monitored situation of minor concern 1: Domestic serenity MINISTER OF DEFENSE NGATA issues new GSI assessment after Atu-An had declared war against the Fourth Empire. The GSI has gone from 1: Domestic serenity to 2: Monitored situation of minor concern in all C.P.I.A. systems. MUTUS-class patrol vessels are patrolling the Atu-An jurisdiction border, and all incoming freight not from the Directorate must confirm a positive identification as an employee of a recognized mercantile company. The Ministry of Defense has accumulated sufficient resources to construct TWO DESTROYERS & STEALTH VESSEL as part of general re-armament. DOMESTIC AFFAIRS GOVERNOR-GENERAL SCHAFFNER has issued a colonization push in the two north western systems: temporarily named NOVUS 1 & 2. Allocating a total of 100.000 credits for this effort. Deep surface analysis is being done by drilling sites as scientists fly-over the terrain to scout for flora & fauna. THE CPIA government had successfully received fleet data from all controlled systems, with revenue pouring into the treasury as a basic tax system was now functional. Life was steadily returning to CRA-days, although that still paled in comparison to the heyday of the Free Colonies. -------------- GALACTIC PRESS [Feel free to provide feedback, or give ideas on what to write a response/news item on about your nation. I am doing this to add more flavour to the FRP. Do you want your own news channel, ask for one!]. -------------- CHN Colony Holographic News Corporation Jurisdiction: Colonial Provisional Interim Authority @Falda GSI INCREASED - NGATA DOESN'T FIND ATU-AN ALARMING The government today in a predictable move has increased the GSI, which had been reset ever since the collapse of the Colonial Reorganization Authority. This comes due to the war between the Fourth Empire and Atu-An. While the new trade routes with the Directorate flow way behind the frontlines, merchants appealed to the colonial government for this increase over security concerns. Economic analysts however suspect a more self-serving motive: a level 2 GSI means more border controls, and thus a bigger advantage for domestic & directorate vessels that have free passage. COLONIAL COLONIES - TOO PREMATURE FOR A NATION ON THE BRINK? The Governor-General gloated today that the CPIA is initiating new colonization efforts. A move widely seen as a precursor to the promised election in the near future, and as a claim to the preceding government's legitimacy. While citizens seem trustworthy of the provisional interim government, critics have voiced concerns about the populist economic approach. A source in the government told us: "while we have minimal defenses on our border systems, we only make our border bigger. In my view, we should be more prudent with the funds." VOA VOICE OF ALAMAR Jurisdiction: Mandate of Alamar @Will (TauFirewarrior) CITIZENS RALLY AROUND DRYDEN The war for the core has greatly inspired the people of Alamar, who steadfastly seek leadership from House Dryden in these most challenging of hours. Millions from around the mandate pray for Erasmis' painful death, as they teach their children the basics of warfare and voluntarily provide patriotic education. The nation, one big family, is seemingly ready to avenge the death of the Emperor. DESTROYED IRIK FLEET UNPARALLELED IN GALAXY Historians report that the destroyed Irik fleet is a galaxy's first: breaking ancient records in terms of casualties and destroyed ships. The excellence of the Alamar fleets brought forth a decisive victory with nearly no casualties: proving yet again that our forces stand as the strongest in the galaxy. Admiral Inoke Kai, when asked for a comment, simply stated: "The Irik fleet serve as an example for the fate of the entire core". VOO VOICE OF ORTEAU Jurisdiction: Kingdom of Orteau @Zanderaw ALL HAIL THE LORD REGENT! Lord Adrien Teniert ascends to the Lord Regency, placing the delicate mandate of one of the galaxy's largest nations on our esteemed Kingdom. Celebrations are expected everywhere, as nobleman & civilian alike rejoice for a new era to come. It is rumored that the Heir-Presumptive Adonis is returning to the capital to attend the celebrations. Sources from several houses have stated that the planned festivities could be used for more than just partying -- warning that some power plays and affairs could soon become public knowledge. THE EYE OF THE STORM - CORE INVASION IMMINENT? A massive recruitment drive by the Orteau government has inspired many citizens to enlist, primarily from the mandate's southern regions. Taking back the core has been a long-standing priority for the now Lord-Regent, who seeks to amass a grand military force for a decisive victory. Other noble houses are closely anticipating the conclusion of this imminent offensive, as it shall have great impact on the stature and stability of House Teniert: regardless of how it may go. The prognosis by our domestic military experts stand: Orteau is beyond capable of taking the core from the terrorists.

COLONIAL PROVISIONAL INTERIM AUTHORITY KOLONIALE TIJDELIJKE INTERIM AUTORITEIT AUTORITÉ PROVISOIRE COLONIALE 殖民地临时管理局 C.P.I.A. Mikae was once a respected police officer in the city of Fazzara, a famous commercial center for the Free Colonies. The memories of family, of pristine terraformed landscapes and of a stable life now were faint. The post imperial era was cruel for men such as Mikae: who weren't cut out to take initiative and start from scratch. Drunk out of his mind, and nearly starving, Mikae was trying to nap in the torn leather chair of his rusty trade vessel. His gamble had failed, as the Atu-An's had no interest in his 'freelance logistical services'. Thus, floating endlessly on the border of their jurisdiction, he whimpered through the static music from some forgotten colonial radio. Then, out of nowhere, the static music stopped. In its place came a barely audible announcement: --CITIZENS, ACTING GOVERNOR-GENERAL SCHAFFNER, REPLACING THE LATE GOVERNOR-GENERAL TAYLOR, HAS FORMED A NEW GOVERNMENT. THE COLONIES LIVE ON FROM PARAVIN. WE ARE NOT DEAD. COLONISTS ARE IN CONTROL. Mikae's eyes widened, collapsing himself against the dashboard radio as he pressed his ear tightly against the speaker. The announcement would repeat several times, before the radio turned silent entirely. In disbelief, tears in his eyes, Mikae steered the vessel to routes of yore. Checking his fuel for one last time: he smiled, enabling his hyperdrive. Mikae was coming home. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS "Your Excellency." Lodewijk de Quay, Minister of Domestic Affairs saluted, linking his visor to the hologram in the meeting room "reports are coming in from twenty five systems: registering sufficient colonial activity. All have recognized our government in Paravin." "Splendid." Governor-General Schaffner faintly smiled "Let's start distributing our resource stockpiles, start up some supply chains. Let the systems elect their Governors, should they not have one." Both observed the holographic display of the registered systems, revealing what was left of Colonial control in the galaxy. THE MINISTER OF DOMESTIC AFFAIRS Lodewijk de Quay, being briefed by the Governor-General, would enact the 'RESTORATION OF CIVILIAN AUTHORITY ACT' with an executive mandate. Instructing all CPIA systems to elect a governor and to provide census, resource & fleet data: so that the central government could assess their strength. [MOD @Krefarus, fleet overview still required]. THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE, Nikau Ngata, instructed the SS EDEN DECIMA to be stationed at Paravin. Furthermore, he instructed a small patrol division of MUTUS class vessels to patrol its border with Atu-An. The Ministry of Defense awaits the reports from other CPIA systems, before he can decide what priorities the military should adhere to. THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Dmitriy Shevardnadze, establishes contact with the Directorate (3 Influence) and the Interplanetary Defense Initiative (3 Influence). Both receive a similar message, consisting broadly of: - Confirmation that a successor government to the collapsed Colonial Reorganization Authority has been established beyond the Atu-An systems. - A proposal for talks regarding a mutual defense treaty and a trade partnership, to be discussed in a summit of which the location is yet to be determined. - A wish for this side to the galaxy to return to stability, economic freedom & safety for civilians and systems alike. [MOD @Krefarus, how would these two nations respond?].

COLONIAL PROVISIONAL INTERIM AUTHORITY KOLONIALE TIJDELIJKE INTERIM AUTORITEIT AUTORITÉ PROVISOIRE COLONIALE TE KAUPAPA KAUPAPA KAUPAPA 殖民地临时管理局 C.P.I.A. INTRODUCTION The fall of the Colonial Reorganization Authority (C.R.A) had sealed the fate of the Free Colonies in the post-imperial era: failing to sustain a multi-front war from the industrial systems they sought refuge to. What began as a respectable fleet capable of waging war, was soon decimated into a minor refugee force: seeking the safety of the outskirts to reorganize. The original Free Colonies successor government (the Colonial Reorganization Authority) was wiped out, alongside the populace that accompanied it. This resulted in only a minor force being left, barely scraped together by old ties and bureaucratic allegiances. The single benefit they had going for them was the relative popularity of the Free Colonies’ original system. Most intergalactic peoples did not subscribe to the radical ideologies that expanded their borders, and a handful of those choose to reject living under them entirely. With that faint spirit, the fallen C.R.A. managed to scrape a final entity together: the Colonial Provisional Interim Authority (C.P.I.A). Their mission: restoring a proper successor state to the Free Colonies. Their prospects: looking bleak. But a weak flame may just engulf the galaxy, should things fall into their place. COUNTRY INFORMATION LEADER(SHIP): Governor-General Hans Schaffner (acting) Minister of Defense Nikau Ngata (acting) Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmitriy Shevardnadze (acting) Minister of Domestic Affairs Lodewijk de Quay (acting) NATIONAL IDEA Civilian Legitimacy The Colonial government is, despite its eternal bureaucracy and consensus-based governance, one of the most humane governments in the galaxy. The government is in most fields subservient to the rule of law, and most positions consist of elected mandates: with great tolerance of different ways of life and private sector pursuits. The (remaining) citizens of the CPIA are extremely loyal and collaborative with the colonial government, and refugees & asylum seekers go to great lengths to be under CPIA jurisdiction: both understanding that this type of civilian freedom isn't as guaranteed anywhere else. SS EDEN DECIMA CIVILIAN ‘FORTRESS’ CLASS AUTHORITY VESSEL When the Free Colonies’ fleet was in its prime, it boasted 10 EDEN vessels as transportable civilian authority vessels: sustaining a large population while simultaneously serving as a seat of governance, and a military base. The demise of the free colonies resulted into these vessels either being overwhelmed or starved out: forcing them to self-destruct as part of the no-surrender protocol. Now, only the SS EDEN DECIMA remains, the newest version in its class that managed to survive due to two factors: I). their state of the art Multi-Target Defensive Laser Targeting System (MT-DLTS) & II). luck. Due to it housing several lesser, albeit relevant bureaucratic figures, it automatically became the seat of the acting government. It is by all means an excellent fortress that can sustain overwhelming forces, which requires a large sacrifice in both speed and offensive capabilities. SS MUTUS STEALTH SURVEILLANCE VESSEL The Free Colonies had vast galactic space to patrol, and plenty of incursions to take into account. At the time: a lot of resources & scientific development was put into the development of a suitable vessel. By abandoning traditional balancing between speed and firepower, and instead doubling down on patrol necessities, the government made the SS MUTUS. Thanks to its state of the art cloaking, jamming & drive technology, the Mutus became unparalleled as a patrol vessel: being able to consistently travel unseen at fast speeds, land a singular tactical blow, and then retreat to report back deeper into colonial jurisdiction. What they get for impeccable stealth and speed, they lack in raw firepower. Being able to barely take down ships in a class above them.