The National Horn (Monkecia)

[Monkecia]

The National Horn 24th October 1953

War Headlines:
Rebels Retake Vibbralsea Pass
Bomb Attacks In Capital
Five Police Shot Dead In Monkopolis

The notorious Vibbralsea Pass, which overlooks Vibbralsea and so controls one of the main roads to Port Troy, was today overwhelmed by Communist fighters. During fierce fighting in torrential rain, the United Coalition suffered heavy losses. According to military sources, the communist terror overran several batteries and captured 15 heavy and 8 light guns. Immediately after the battle finished at around dusk, over 2,000 extra troops were sent to Vibbralsea from Port Troy.

Two bombings shattered the peace of Deep Monkton today. The National Hotel was bombed, with 15 guests and three staff killed, and the building burnt to the ground before the afternoon rain calmed the fires and allowed police to attend. This was coordinated with an attack at Peace Square, exactly five years since the Coalition renamed it from its former name, Red Square. Eight police were wounded in the incident. "The new level of coordination that has been evident shows an increasing threat from the terrorist group the Rebel Corp," reported Supreme Commander Daskill of the Deep Monkton police force.

In Monkopolis, five policemen were shot dead in an attack later claimed by the Rebel Corp. It is thought three terrorists dressed as a stageband to hide automatic "Tommy" guns in violin cases and pass a security check point. The men are still thought to be at large within the "Green Zone" in the city.

OTHER NEWS
Monkecian Circus To Open In Close'ath Despite Threat
Royal Family Make Preparations To Leave Deep Monkton

 

[Serbovia]

Ulkoasiaintoimisto
Foreign Office

Fennian Unioni
The Fennian Union

The Fennian Union stands in full and continued condemnation of the acts of Red terror taking place in Monkecia, and shall express its most sincere hope that the country's legitimate authorities will be able to gain control of the situation and to restore order.

Kauko Vannas,
Foreign Minister

 

[Monkecia]

The National Horn 27th October 1953

Headlines:
Inspection Of Troops In Port Troy

Today Prime Minister Alexandros Creedo inspected fortifications and troop positions in Port Troy, ahead of an expected Rebel attack. Sir Creedo visited an artillery battery and members of the 5th Royal Rifles. Later, he addressed a large gathering at Trojan Barracks.

"We know the menace will come, and will come quickly. You must do you duty to your country and to your families. You must find every reserve of strength, every ounce of fortitude to repel these insurgents. Military support is coming from Monkopolis, and we will drive them back to the jungles when they come. God bless you all."


Meanwhile His Majesty King Charles made a brief public statement in Deep Monkton. "It is with great sadness that I must send my wife and family abroad. I will stay in Monkecia until the war is over. As we leave, I urge the villain Ffyllos and his socialist gangs to release my niece, Princess Jessica, so that this poor young girl may be moved safely away from the war zone too."

OTHER NEWS
Striking Workers In Monkopolis To Be Arrested If Not Returned To Work By Friday -- Ministry of Internal Affairs
Rebels Seize Third Shipment Of Gold In Daring Act Of Piracy; Eleven Crew Taken Hostage And Presumed Dead
"Ffyllos The Silent" As Tyrant's Much Publicised And Mocked Radio Broadcast Fails For Third Consecutive Week
Archbishop To Meet Prime Minister Tomorrow In Deep Monkton Summit - "Church Can Bring Peace To Rural Workers"

 

[Monkecia]

The National Horn 28th October 1953

Headlines:
Prime Minister Back In Capital Ahead Of Church Meeting

DEEP MONKTON-- Prime Minister Sir Alexandros Creedo have returned to the capital Deep Monkton by light aircraft following his tour of Port Troy and other front line areas. Ahead of tomorrow's much publicised meeting, which has been slightly delayed by one day, with His Grace Xander Tyb, Archbishop of Deep Monkton, during which the pair will discuss the church's role in quelling the socialist insurgents. Sir Creedo said on returning; "it is hoped tomorrow I will be able to work with His Grace on helping the rural churches counter the red menace. Through no fault of their own, Catholic priests in rural parts have been persuaded to help the insurgents and the criminal Ffyllos, either through trickery or through threat of force. Priests must begin to push congregations away from violence to solve the country's problems."

The Tiburian Catholic Church has an estimated following of around 33% of the Monkecian population, but a far higher percentage in the cities. When pressed on whether he would work with the druid faith of Moon-Ak Karak, to which around 90% of rural dwellers belong, Sir Creedo said, "the pagans have for many years supported the socialists through their bizarre rituals, lest we not forget these include physical mutilation and child sacrifice. It would not help our soldiers to fight if they thought their families in the cities were going to be butchered by pagans."

OTHER NEWS
Police Make Mass Arrests In Monkopolis, Port Troy, and Deep Monkton - Over One Hundred People Charged With Terrorism And Conspiracy Offenses Or Belonging To A Banned Organisation
Monkecia City: Reports Of Socialists Shooting Civilians Dead When They Refuse To Help Insurgency
Monkopolis City: Three Days Until Workers Will Be Arrested Unless Unions Call Off City Strike

 

[Serenierre]

Council for Diplomatic Affairs

The Empire is most disturbed by the happenings in Monkecia and looks to the government of Prime Minister Creedo to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing troubles.

 

[Monkecia]

The National Horn 29th October 1953

Headlines: SOCIALISTS ATTACK CHURCH

DEEP MONKTON-- Peace Square was shattered today as a socialist bomb blew up one wing of The Archbishop's Residence and attacked the tranquility of Deep Monkton's Green Zone.

Among the debris of the West Wing of the Matron Palace, notorious terrorist, murderer and executor Tanya Lucy Adams was found. She is being treated at St Martin's Hospital under heavy armed guard.

Luckily no one was hurt in the incident. However, Prime Minister Creedo, who was receiving the Archbishop His Grace Xander Tyb at the time, said, "the socialists show their true colours. Attacking the home of a 79 year old pillar of our society. None should be fooled by the villains, bandits, murderers and rapists. Their creed is one of hate and contempt for civilisation."

It is understood that the criminal Adams, Monkecia's third Most Wanted war criminal, will be summarily tried at the weekend. According to one source, she may be executed by firing squad as early as Tuesday for her dastardly evil crimes.

 

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The National Horn
30th October 1953
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Headlines: Preparations For Major Offensive In Port Troy Area​

Port Troy-- The Horn has learnt that a major offensive is being prepared to clear the areas around Port Tory of rebels. Up to 10,000 troops have been drafted in from Deep Monkton and Monkopolis ahead of the campaign. The move is a response to the recent socialist advance towards the city, which saw the high mountains around Vibbralsea being overrun earlier this week.

"We do not have much time," General Marks, who commands the city's defences, told the Horn. "Since the rebels took the area around Vibbralsea, the town has been virtually shut off the city. We have been unable to ascertain enemy troop movements. We estimate that withing a week they can have heavy artillery in positions to fire directly into Port Troy itself, threatening the very lifeblood of the country. I do not intend to let the socialists fight anywhere near the city."

The general confirmed that he did not have a timescale for his offensive in mind. "We will fight however long we need to fight for. If we are still engaging the enemy in one month, so be it."

Meanwhile the political ramifications from yesterday's terrorist bombing in Peace Square continue to unfold. It is now known that notorious terrorist Tanya Adams was almost killed when she tried to plant a bomb yesterday morning, the target was the Archbishop of Monkecia Province, who survived unscathed. The Archbishop is yet to make a statement on the issue, but the Prime Minister has already ordered full security review into how the terrorist was able to undertake her failed actions so deep inside the Green Zone, within shooting distance of the National Residence.

OTHER NEWS
Police Move Against Union Leaders In Monkopolis, Ten Arrested Ahead Of Tomorrow's "Back To Work" Deadline
Policeman Attacked In Residential Area Of Deep Monkton
Sir Creedo Addresses World: "Ignore Terrorist Leader Ffyllos' Request For Help"

 

[Great Engellex]

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Een uitbreiding van de verklaring van Hunne Majesteiten in de Raad van State van Lisse
An extension of the declaration of their Majesties in the Council of State of Lisse

WOENSDAG, 6 NOVEMBER 1953​

TO THE KINGDOM OF MONKECIA.

Ik ben geïnstrueerd uit te spreken namens Hunne Majesteiten;
I am instructed to express on behalf of their Majesties;​

The Kingdom of Lisse is most certainly not desirous to make suggestions to the Government of Monkecia upon the best method of managing your own internal affairs; but the subject, with all its sad and terrible incidents and painful characteristics, naturally has excited deep feeling, and called forth the liveliest emotions of sympathy for a suffering and targeted kingdom in Occidentia.

I therefore believe, with the state of opinion which prevails from the States-General and, of course, the people of Lisse, and considering the very difficult circumstances in which the Kingdom of Monkecia finds itself placed within, it might prove to be advantageous that I should take this opportunity of extending the sympathies and assistance on the part of their Majesties' Government.

The crimes committed against the kingdom and especially the people are outrageous, truly barbaric. And, with full acknowledgement to the limitation of the Lisser reach in Occidentia, should the Government of Monkecia so desire the support and assistance of the Lisser Government, as made possible by our capabilities, do not make any hesitation in extending such a formal request.

Additionally, I should also permit the extension of sympathies to his Grace, Xander Tyb the Archbishop of Monkecia Province.

Gerrit Thorbecke, Count SCHIMMELPENNINCK
Koninklijke Secretaris van Buitenlandse Zaken
Royal Secretary of Foreign Affairs​

 

[Monkecia]

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The National Horn
3rd November 1953
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PORT TROY FALLS TO RED MENACE​

The free world stood shocked and appalled yesterday as Monkecia's most important trading city and second most important bastion of civilisation overall fell into the hands of the red army forces. With all communications cut off in the city to the free world, it is assumed that a violent attack by red savages overwhelmed brave defenders who fought against all odds for freedom. Reports that men refused to give up, facing certain death, and continued to fight and slay the evil socialist threat have flooded in. Further reports of looting, rape, murder, torture, impromptu executions and violence against women and girls has been reported. The Green Zone inside the city is said to resemble "a bonfire of bodies and wreckage", with cars, buildings, shops, schools, homes and cultural icons all destroyed in the red purge.

In worse news it appears that the ship that the royal family were due to leave on didn't manage to escape and that the King's family therefore may have been captured by the socialists. His Majesty has already asked all God-fearing people to pray for their well-being. It is well known that the terrorist Ffyllos wishes to cut the throats of the royal children and throw them dying into crowds of poor civilians.

Immediately Prime Minister Sir Creedo declared a state of emergency in the country and issued the following statement:

"WE the nation of Monkecia condemn the barbaric slaughter of innocent life by the hands of wanted war criminal Ffyllos and his gang of barbarians. Indeed all those who fight under a red flag across the world are responsible for this tragedy. I ask the international community to immediately provide assistance, arms and soldiers, in order to reclaim the city for the forces of civilisation and to eradicate the communist threat in Monkecia once and for all. God bless Monkecia."

Sir Creedo also denied reports of mass defections both in Port Troy during the battles and throughout Monkecia. "The socialist propaganda would have us believe half the army has given up! There are less than twenty soldiers who refused to turn up for duty this morning, they have all been arrested and will be charged for crimes against the state and this will serve as just warning to others."

The Horn believes the figure to be far higher however these reports are unconfirmed. What is known, however, is that there have been enemy-inspired rallies all the main cities and towns across the islands. Police lost control overnight of situations in Close'ath, Monkecia's fourth city, and in the towns Vampton, Monkopolis, Lharsa and several smaller towns as well. Local police commanders have reported that the rallies in favour of trades unions have been infiltrated with hard-line communists and socialists, who deliberately attacked police, smashed up property and began running battles with authorities throughout the night.

One police commander explained, "with so many police having been drafted up for duties in the army, we are trying to police cities with the numbers suitable for a neighbourhood."

Privately many commentators have suggested that should rioting persist it may impossible for authorities to control and further ground may be lost.

The Horn says: this is the darkest day for Monkecia in seven years of war; we urge all those who can help to combat Ffyllos to send what they can.

WAR ROUNDUP
Socialists gain "almost 150 miles of new front lines" after Port Troy falls.
Supplies now effectively cut off from most of Monkecia - small harbour facilities at Close'ath and Deep Monkton already overstretched or unusable.
Possibly five million rounds of ammunition captured by socialist forces along with guns, artillery, radios and other essential supplies.
Trades Unionists refuse to back down to police in Monkopolis - town wide strike continues amind total chaos.
Convicted Terrorist Tanya Adams to be shot at dawn tomorrow morning for 150 counts of murder, subterfuge, arson, terrorism, insurgency and homocide of policemen; Sir Creedo to personally attend execution which may be broadcast by Monkecian Global Broadcasting Corporation.

 

[Monkecia]

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The National Horn
12th November 1953
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KING ATTACKED AMID POPULAR UPRISINGS​

KING Charles the regent of Monkecia has been attacked by a socialist mob whilst traveling in a motorcar. After being recovered by security forces the King was taken to hospital where his injuries are said to be life-threatening.

The King, who has only been on the throne for six years, claims his titles from his great-great grandfather, an Engellex prince granted lands in 1813. In the red suppression of 1940 socialists murdered all his remaining family and exiled the monarchy. He is cousin of Itotia "Jessica" Ixchel, who is also descended on her father's side from the females lines of Moonztcoctl priestesses. Princess Jessica, as she is colloquially known, was kidnapped by socialist forces five years ago and has not been confirmed alive since.

Prime Minister Creedo, giving a press conference on the urgent matter, urged all Monkecians "at home and abroad to pray for our king's health and recovery."

The whereabouts of his family, including his Engel wife Victoria and three children, James, George and Megan, are unknown after they evacuated from their residence and attempted to get out of Monkecia via Port Troy, now under rebel hands.

Meanwhile socialist instigators around the country have whipped up starving crowds into frenzies of protests and riots. Widespread looting and civil disobedience has taken hold across districts of Deep Monkton and Close'ath, and also in Vampton and Monkopolis. In the latter, police have completely lost control of the large town and red flags have been reported as flying from every mast. The national guard, now essentially besieging the town, face being cut off from supply chains from Close'ath as red army forces relentlessly advance. One reporter has described the situation in Monkopolis as 'increasingly desperate'.

Reports of large scale desertions from major guard units have been confirmed. Indeed, some guard units have defected to rebel command structures. Reporters on the main coastal road from Close'ath to Deep Monkton near the Textlo pyramid have described how large scale fighting broke out between guard units. "Riflemen in jeeps flew red flags and were immediately attacked by loyal guard units as they drove along the road. Minutes later the guard unit was caught surprised by another red unit before loyal reinforcements arrived."

CONVICT TANYA ADAMS ESCAPES EXECUTION​

Just hours before convicted terrorist Tanya Adams was due to be executed for murder and other offences related to terrorism, the prison where she was being held was attacked and utterly destroyed. The few survivors of civil and military police charged with securing her were later found cowering inside the burning building. The attack, which left the largely industrial area of Deep Monkton in shock, was well planned and well executed.

The terrorist group the Rebel Corp, linked directly to Ffyllos himself, later claimed responsibility for the attack and mocked loyal forces, claiming the work was the result of just one man. Deep Monkton Police Commander Daskill denied this. "There were over 10,000 rounds of ammunition fired, at least 20 grenades, three artillery shells were used against us, along with a wide range of other ordinance. This was the work of at least 100 men who somehow all managed to evade security and also escaped into the city following the raid. It is certainly not the result of one man, it's just too hardcore for that."

Daskill confirmed police and military teams were actively looking for the terrorist Adams and this group, believed to me an elite team of Mist mercenaries Ffyllos uses to lethal effect throughout Monkecia. Residents are urged to co-operate fully with "highly intrusive police tactics."

 

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The National Horn
18th November 1953
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TROOPS PULL BACK FROM FRONT LINES TO SHORE UP DEFENSES - EIGHTY THOUSAND CIVILIANS FLEE REDS​

Three days ago Prime Minister Creedo gave orders to the head of the National Guard to pull forces back from front lines with socialists in order to build stronger defences in Close'ath.

In a written statement, he told the nation, "At this grave time there appears to be no way to stop the red menace advancing. Proud subjects of Monkecia have been brainwashed by the red propaganda machine into supporting the criminal Ffyllos, who whips up our young into a frenzied mob, ordering them to attack state institutions such as barracks, police stations, and national post offices including telephony installations. The situation in Monkopolis and Vampton is therefore untenable for our troops to defend the townships from the red attacks. Seemingly outnumbered and under attack every night from the jungles, and now also out-gunned and without resources to continue the fight, I have with a heavy heart ordered the evacuation of Monkopolis and Vampton."

The withdraw was kept secret until now to protect the troop movements.

Although our reporters in Close'ath have noted no sign of any troops returning, nor any signs of the expected convoy of thousands of refugees, for the last three days, official information has confirmed that up to 80,000 citizens left their homes in the affected townships and that National Guard troops entered the city secretly away from reporters. Rumours that civilians welcomed the socialists with open arms, and that the army units involved have defected, have been proven as lies and originate from known trade union and socialist trouble makers. As one enlightened citizen told a reporter, "Creedo has been in charge for six years. It is unlikely that loyalty to his regime would disappear so quickly, unless there has been something truly wrong with reports of communist butchery and we find out that people actually want Ffyllos again."

Meanwhile police have also withdrawn from about half of Close'ath, following riots in the city sparked when police moved to arrest trade union leaders after they refused to call off a general strike. Streets are have been barricaded to stop police or National Guard units restoring order. Commander Daskill, who now heads up the anti-communist branch of the police and security services, urged citizens not to panic. "It is clear there are just a few socialist trouble makers doing all this, as they have hung a red flag from every building in the city which is under their control. We will use all available units to restore order from the two to three thousand men currently occupying the city."

Commander Daskill would not confirm reports of mass rape, looting, arson and violence by the trades unionists. "Such things are false and should not be reported," he stated earlier, adding, "please do not mention them in your reports."