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  • Pacifica Wins Election, Independence

    Pacifica Wins Election, Independence

     

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    By Stan Hopewell

    ATLANTIS —  In a historic election, Pacifica has won its independence in a landslide victory, 68% pro-independence, 30% anti-independence, 2% indifferent.

    After the revelation of Atlantean General Jor Q’Rell staging the Laval attack on the Atlantis-Pacifica meeting, and possible time travel shenanigans, King Morn A’Ganor of Atlantis agreed to hold an election to determine the fate of Pacifican independence.  Some political observers worried that two weeks was too little time to hold an election, but it went off without a hitch.

    “I’ll say this about Atlanteans,” said Luis Mendoza, Political Science Professor at University of Panama, “they are very efficient.  Their communications network is incredibly advanced, even in the remotest parts of the oceans, and two weeks was the perfect timeframe for this.  They got in and out, quick and easy.  If only more overland governments could do this, it’d save us all so much headache.”

    The polls for Pacifica independence began in the 50-55% range but quickly rose to 65-75% when the polls included Quornians (the Indian Ocean province).  Quornia was especially interested in Pacifican independence as they have also wanted their independence for years.  Even most Atlanteans were in favor of Pacifican independence as a cost-cutting measure.  Maintaining the world’s largest empire has put a financial strain on Atlantis for decades.

    The results from the election were accepted by King A’Ganor.  “It’s a historic day for Atlantis and Pacifica,” he said in a statement.  “Most nations have to fight wars for their independence, but there will be no war in the oceans.  I accept the mandate from all of my people, and we will begin the process of independence in the coming months.  I congratulate Viceroy Montae and Pacifica on their victory.”

    “Today, a dream has come true,” said Viceroy Montae.  “Our great nation of Pacifica has won its freedom.  There were days I never thought this would happen, and I want to thank King Morn for working with us to fulfill our dream.  I also want to thank everyone who voted for independence and my staff for working hard to get out the vote.  I look forward to working Atlantis to make a smooth transition to independence and to working with Atlantis in the future as equals.”

    The actual process of granting Pacifica their freedom will likely take several months.  Resources will have to be divided, border and trade agreements will need to be written, and the Pacifican government will have to be formed.  All indications show Pacifica will use a parliamentary system.

    But for now, there is elation, and peace, in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Atlantean General Behind Laval Attack, Arrested; Elections to Be Held in 2 Weeks

    Atlantean General Behind Laval Attack, Arrested; Elections to Be Held in 2 Weeks

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    By Skip Daverman

    PANAMA CANAL – In an abrupt turn of events, a rogue Atlantean General was arrested for staging the Laval attack on the Atlantis-Pacifica meetings, and King Morn A’Ganor has agreed to holding an election for Pacifica’s independence two weeks from now.

    With the aid of Adonis, Titana, and Micro-Man, who’s been in hiding during the investigation into the attack, Atlantean and Pacifican forces joined together to arrest Jor Q’Rell, a high-ranking General in the Atlantean military.  Suspicions that Atlantis was behind the attack had been bubbling for some time now, and using his diminutive size, Micro-Man gathered evidence on Q’Rell’s activities.  The General wanted to use the Laval attack to sabotage the meetings and unite both sides under a common cause.  He did not think the Lavals would be able to kill six Atlanteans and two Pacificans with the Atlantic and Pacific Guards protecting the meetings.  When confronted by King Morn and Viceroy Parr’Ell Montae, Q’Rell surprisingly surrendered without a fight.

    At this point, accounts of what transpired become muddled.  Everyone present in the meeting rooms of the Panama Canal all have multiple accounts of what happened with many similarities.  One account suggests that Q’Rell didn’t surrender but fought the King and Viceroy when confronted, and this spilled out into a full-blown battle between Atlantis and Pacifica.  Another account suggests that a battle ensued, and one of Q’Rell’s soldiers detonated a bomb, killing hundreds.  There were more accounts, but they all ended with a white light and with a reset to the moment Q’Rell was confronted.

    According to ATOM Labs, these accounts are all telltale signs of time travel.  “My guess is that someone either traveled back in time to prevent the battle,” said Professor Simone Givens, spacetime scientist at ATOM Labs, “or someone showed them possible futures in order to prevent the battle.  Either way, time travel shenanigans.”

    “And yes, that’s a technical term.”

    Whatever calamity was supposedly averted, Q’Rell and his forces were peacefully arrested and will be charged with several crimes.  The General’s forces will likely receive a variety of punishments, but Q’Rell will certainly receive the death penalty.  Their trials have yet to be set.

    After the arrests, tensions between the two sides eroded.  Atlanteans were just as upset over Q’Rell’s actins as the Pacificans, and King Morn and Viceroy Montae hammered out an agreement to hold an election to grant Pacifica its freedom.  It’s a startling turn for King Morn who was staunchly opposed to Pacifican independence.

    “Whatever he saw must have been worse than giving Pacifica their freedom,” said political observer, Luis Mendoza of the University of Panama.  “I can only speculate what he saw, but it’s not hard to imagine that he saw a civil war tear apart his kingdom.”

    The election will be held in two weeks.

  • Adonis, Titana Mediate Atlantis-Pacifica Meetings Around Rumors

    Adonis, Titana Mediate Atlantis-Pacifica Meetings Around Rumors

     

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    By Skip Daverman

    PANAMA CANAL – Adonis and Titana mediated a meeting between Atlantis and Pacifica today, by request of King Morn, after a rumor emerged that Atlantis staged the Laval attack from last week.

    During a meeting regarding Pacifica’s quest for independence from Atlantis, a small army of Lavals (lava monsters from underneath the ocean floor) attacked the proceedings.  It’s thought they saw an opportunity to eliminate both the Atlantean and Pacifican leaders at the same time, but they were forced to retreat after a fierce battle.  All but two Lavals escaped, however, and these two have been in Atlantean custody since the attack.

    Sometime during an interrogation by a Pacifican offical, that official supposedly caught on to a larger plan behind the attack.  A few days later, suspicion among the Pacificans has grown that Atlantis may’ve staged the attack.  That’s when King Morn called in Adonis and Titana.

    “I understand why King Morn called them in,” said political observer, Luis Mendoza of the Univeristy of Panama.  “On the surface, so to speak, they are third parties, very strong third parties, who will help make sure things don’t get out of hand.  But they also have a long-standing friendship with King Morn, and that can only escalate the situation.”

    “I just hope we don’t have a civil war brewing underwater.  That would have drastic consequences for everyone in the world.”

    Sources inside the meetings reported a noticeable rise in tension when Adonis and Titana arrived.  They are keeping out of the discussions, though, and have only stepped in to break up fights before they had a chance to begin.

    King Morn assured everyone that Atlantis was not behind the attack and that Adonis and Titana “will not pick sides in this matter.”  “We will resolve this, seaperson to seaperson, with our feet firmly planted into the seabed,” he said.

  • Lava Monsters Attack Atlantis-Pacifica Meeting

    Lava Monsters Attack Atlantis-Pacifica Meeting

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    By Skip Daverman

    PANAMA CANAL – A small army of lava monsters from the Ring of Fire attacked the Atlantis-Pacifica meetings today, killing six Atlanteans and two Pacificans before being defeated by the ocean-dwellers combined military might.

    The lava monsters, known as the Lavals, have long been enemies of ocean-dwellers the world over.  They have been vying for territory above the lava vents, and that territory has largely belonged to Atlantis.  Many Lavals and Atlanteans (and Pacificans) have died over the centuries in multiple wars.  Considering King Morn A’Ganor and Viceroy Parr’Ell Montae were both in the same location, it looks like they were seizing an opportunity.

    The Lavals burst up from the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, breaking through rock and creating a new lava breach.  Their molten bodies evaporated water at a tremendous rate, creating a blinding sheet of bubbles to conceal their movements.  The Pacific Guard was the first to engage the Lavals, but they were caught by surprise.  It didn’t take long for the lava monsters to breach the underwater conference center.

    Once in, the Atlantic Guard joined the battle and fared better, but not much.  The Lavals melted everything in their sight, looking for the world leaders.  The Pacific and Atlantic Guards battled for several minutes with the Lavals as King Morn and Viceroy Montae were moved to a safe location.  King Morn’s Special Guard, thankfully, was prepared for just such an occasion.

    The Special Guard always carry around a super-cooling chemical mixture in bullet and grenade forms on their belts as they must combat any given situation.  They were able to end the battle by freezing most of the Lavals in the conference center.  Realizing the tide had turned, the small remaining Lavals fled back underground.  Six Atlanteans and two Pacificans died in the battle with several dozen more injured.  King Morn and Viceroy Montae were uninjured.

    The meetings were called off indefinitely so each side could mourn their fallen comrades.

  • Atlantis, Pacifica Brawl Over Food, Customs

    Atlantis, Pacifica Brawl Over Food, Customs

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    By Skip Daverman

    PANAMA CANAL – A meeting between delegates from Atlantis and Pacifica ended on a sour note today, as the two sides brawled over differing tastes in food and customs.

    Atlanteans and Pacificans each have their own regional foods and customs that have often been compared to the differences between New Yorkers and Los Angelinos, respectively.  A natural rivalry has developed over the centuries, and sometimes that rivalry has turned into animosity.  The hard, turbulent waters of the Atlantic has hardened its inhabitants, and the easy-going currents of the Pacific has engendered a more liberal and introspective populace.

    Now, those cultural differences have turned violent, and over a plate of Narwhal sliders.

    Some Pacificans saw the Narwhal sliders on the buffet table surrounded by Narwhal horns standing upwards on the table for decoration.  The Atlanteans had provided the food for the meeting, but their “treat” wasn’t appreciated.  The Narwhal is a threatened species, and the Pacificans objected.

    Atlanteans tried to explain how Narwhal sliders are a delicacy that King Morn A’Ganor gives to all of his guests, but the Pacificans didn’t accept this explanation, reiterating the threatened status of Narwhals.  Sources at the meeting have differing accounts of exactly what happened next, but it is agreed that after an argument, one Atlantean made an offensive gesture to the Pacificans.  Then the brawl began.

    Atlanteans and Pacificans fought in a massive food fight, punching and tackling each other.  Tables were broken, chairs were thrown, and a few tridents were brandished.  Somehow, no one was killed.

    King A’Ganor and Viceroy Parr’Elle Montae were not present for the beginning of the brawl, but once they showed up, they ended the brawl with one word, “Enough.”  They each chastised their respective delegations and called off the meetings for the day.  One human journalist compared it to “parents sending their kids to their rooms.”

    King A’Ganor and Viceroy Montae spoke to each other privately for a few minutes and retired for the day.  Tomorrow’s meetings were cancelled, and King A’Ganor promised to reimburse the facility for any damages.

  • Pacifica Declares Independence from Atlantis

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    By Falco Rockbert

    PACIFICA – The underwater city and province, Pacifica, which has been under Atlantean rule since it was colonized over 500 years ago has formally declared independence.

    Viceroy Parr’Ell Montae of Pacifica, who had been overseeing the entire Pacific region of the world’s oceans for Atlantis for the past 16 years, made the declaration in writing.  Translated from Atlantean, it read, “For 532 years, Pacifica has been a dutiful colony and province of the great Atlantis Empire.  In our time, we have helped to colonize over 5,000 towns, cities, ports, and outposts in the Pacific, and we have helped our brothers and sisters in the Atlantic and Indian fight those who would wish to rule the seas as well as the land.  The wonderful bounty of the Pacific has helped strengthen not only Pacifica but also Atlantis, but the time has come for Pacifica to rule itself.  We declare our independence from our brothers and sisters in peace.”

    The declaration was not a surprise.  The Pacifican parliament has been accumulating pro-secession MPs for the past 40 years, and just last year, the secessionists gained a 60% majority.  Though unconfirmed, reports from Atlantis in recent months have suggested that Viceroy Montae has been lobbying King Morn A’Ganor behind closed doors for independence.

    The Pacifica Province, which covers the entirety of the Pacific Ocean floor, is by far the richest province in the Atlantis Empire.  Petroleum and natural gas are more prevalent in the Pacific, pearls and coral reefs are more abundant, and the kelp farms are bigger.  The volcanic activity, while volatile, provides many raw materials that have helped strengthen the Atlantis military.  The Pacific is also a direct route to Japan, China, Korea, Australia, and the United States, all strategic alliances that Pacifica maintains.  Losing Pacifica would dramatically affect the Atlantis Empire’s economic and political stability.

    Among the list of concerns in the declaration from Viceroy Montae, lack of support from Atlantis is at the top of the list.  “We feel that Pacifican problems are best solved by Pacificans,” read the declaration.  “Pacifica is too large and distant to be ruled, completely, by the great Atlantis Empire.  Furthermore, the taxes and port fees at the Panama Canal and Tierra del Fuego have risen beyond reason, and the reduction in volcano relief has put Pacificans in great danger.  We understand that times are tough for everyone in the Atlantis Empire, and we wish to ease part of your burden while also gaining self-governance.”

    King A’Ganor has not responded to the declaration and is not expected to for several days while he and his Royal Circle discuss the issue.

  • Meetings Over; On to Washington

    Meetings Over; On to Washington

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    At 7pm the Peace Force-Atlantis Meeting is officially over.  U.S. officials, Peace Force members, and Atlanteans flooded the hall in good spirits.  Adonis, Titana, and the royal couple appeared before the crowd on the balcony, thanking everyone for attending.

    “I officially call this year’s meeting to a close,” said Adonis.  “It’s not often that we all get together like this, and I’m honored to have hosted King Morn, Queen Rosn’elia, and their Royal Circle here today.”  He went on to generalize what was said in the meetings but gave no specifics.

    King Morn gave a short speech in Atlantean to a jovial response from his Circle and then repeated it, supposedly, in English.  “I know being overland is hard on my people,” he said, “but Adonis and the Peace Force have made our stay a welcomed one.  I thank him and all of you overlanders for your hospitality.”  He and his wife bowed and exited the balcony.

    As for what was discussed, no one was allowed to give specifics.  “These were preliminary meetings to gather facts,” said Senator Saluzzi.  “Any specific deals will be made at Congress and the White House.  But I will say that we did gain ground, so to speak, on some trade deals.”

    The Atlanteans filed back into their limousines and left for their ship the M’ranic.  Tomorrow, they will be headed to Washington for a two-day visit with the President.  A wrap-up on today’s meetings will come later tonight.