New Economy, Lavalonian Rebellion

Issue 35

Count Brian, Minister of Internal Affairs, has recently unveiled Natopia's new phpBank which will replace our previous usage of MicroExchange2. The Natopo has been re-valued for the first time, making it perhaps one of the most valuable mironational currencies after the Shirerithian erb with only N19,000 in circulation. Salaries have been standardized to be consistent with the new value with the highest paid position, the emperor, getting N15 a month.

For his efforts in the MoIA and for the new bank, Count Brian was awarded the Bronze Cross of Sovereignty today by His Lordship, Grand Consul Tom Mills, in the Hall of Honor. The Cross of Sovereignty is the oldest award in Natopia and has only been awarded twice before, first to the late Rob Davis, and then to Tasneem Chowdhury. Both of them received the Silver Cross for prolonged and beneficial cultural and/or political improvement to the country. Count Brian is the first to receive the Bronze Cross for excellence in service. The Gold Cross, however, has never been awarded and remains the highest honor possible to receive in Natopia; it is for personal sacrifice for the country.

The Principality of Lavalon is in open revolt after a mysterious rebel calling himself the "President of Lavalon" sent a message to the imperial government informing them of several Lavalonian cities' intention to secede from the Empire. Scodland-Tresport, Henzelburk and Vasroixsitya have all joined what is being called the Lavalonian Liberation League. The Natopian Defense Force has already begun operations to contain and end the conflict with the 1st Airborne and Special Forces divisions playing major roles in the operation.

A brief discussion in Res Publica Lobby debated bringing more lindstromist ideals back into the government. However, interest has waned as many Natopians are content with the current system. This, in itself, is very unusual as Natopia has used the same constitution for almost a year now, almost twice as any other one used.