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**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 03-29-2019, 12:12 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, March 24th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 18 | In the News: State Department Downgrades Kerlilian hostility level -- Gunman apprehended near Senate Building --Vox Regionum to convene over tax bill

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State Department Downgrades Kerlilian threat level
by James Attlee, Senior Political Correspondent

Last night the Maximusian Department of State downgraded the Kerlilian hostility level (to Maximusian visitors) from "Active Hostile" to "Inactive Hostile." This has come after several successful negotiations with Kerlilian foreign ministers. The downgrading has come 6 months after the final shots of the Lauchenoirian Civil War were fired. Since then, a strict travel ban has been in place between the two nations.

"While that ban might not be lifted nor the no-fly zone over [Kerlilie] concluded, we believe that we are moving towards a more peaceful Central Hespia.” says State Department Press Secretary Lee Cartwright.

While Cartwright may have a fairly positive outlook on the long term relationship, many groups have vocally contested this downgrading. Maximusian Party of Freedom Head, Mike Jones reportedly told his audience at a rally, "They are just buttering us up to finish us off when the time is right!”

The outcome and long-term implications of this event have yet to be seen. One thing is for certain though, If one was looking for a peaceful and rapid end to the War with no long term aftereffects, they came to the wrong continent. For now, there will be no peace.

Gunman Apprehended near Senate Building
by Joe Mandela, Writer

At 3:36 AM, Litudinem Police received a phone call reporting that a suspicious person had been apparently casing or surveying the Senate Building for the past 4 hours. Two Litudinem City police officers approached him at 3:40 AM asking him "is everything ok?" The man then reportedly rushed one officer with his bare fists but was quickly incapacitated, cuffed, and is now in police custody. No one was injured in the scuffle.

Police have since found an assault rifle and combat knife in the suspect's car parked nearby. It is unknown if he actually intended to use them and, if so, what his intended target was. His motives are unknown at this time.

In response to this event, 15 extra service-men have been deployed on and around the premises of the Senate building to insure the safety of our legislative branch.

Vox Regionum shall convene this weekend to discuss a new federal tax bill
by Jordan Rowe, Writer

The Vox Regionum will convene on Saturday to vote on the new Federal Tax Bill, which has already been approved by the Vox Populi.

Critics of the bill claim that it will do lasting damage, especially to lower-income families who rely on government programs. The bill, if passed, will eliminate many welfare programs and will seriously decrease the infrastructure budget.

With that said, the bill would seriously lessen the tax burden on the average Maximusian, especially the middle class, who are being hit the hardest by our current tax bill. Additionally, it may help self-sufficiency in government program reliant households.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-01-2019, 12:06 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, March 31st, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 19 | In the News: Vox Regionum votes for new tax bill -- Andromeda inc. now highest valued stock -- Lucas Brown announces his 2020 candidacy

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Vox Regionum votes in favor of new Tax Bill
by Grahame Bentley, Political Correspondent

In a close 17 to 13 vote, The Vox Regionum has voted in favor of the New Tax Bill, as proposed by Senator Amanda Delmarva (NC-O). This comes after the bill spent nearly 2 months on the debate floor in the Vox Regionum and Vox Populi. The bill will take effect on June 12th, substantially cutting the percentage of our citizen's salaries that must be lost to taxes.

"Our taxes were ridiculous. No-one should have to pay more than about 7% of their salary in income tax. Anything more than that is virtual highway robbery." told James Conway (PF-O), one of the bill's backers to [I]Litudinem Herald."It was about time we voted this thing into law. The people of Libertas Omnium Maximus deserve this tax bill.

Critics of the bill worry that, since the bill cuts upwards of 40% of the welfare budget, many low-income families will have an even harder time and a demolished lifestyle.[/I]

Andromeda Inc. now highest valued stock in Libertas Omnium Maximus
by Jane Cartwright, Market Correspondent

At well over $650 dollars a share, Andromeda Tech Inc. is now the single most valuable tech stock of all time in Libertas Omnium Maximus. It is also now the most valuable stock of any company based in Libertas Omnium Maximus as of the writing of this article (beating out Bramson Reality - $642/share).

Andromeda Inc. manufactures personal devices including phones, laptops, and tablets. The company was first founded in 1996 but was not publicly traded until 2000. In 2009, their revolutionary smart phone, the Nova 6t, blew away most other 1st-gen smart phones and gave the fledgling company an opportunity to corner the market.

They now have released more than a dozen award winning smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. In fact, their Orion laptop (2018 model) recently edged out Saber corp's HalogenPro for Tech Weekly's"Best Personal Computer of 2018"

President Brown announces his 2020 candidacy
by Matt Tyler, Writer

Unsurprisingly, our president, Lucas Brown, has announced that he wishes to run for re-election in 2020. While it is uncommon for presidents to opt out of running for a 2nd term, it is not entirely unheard of.

Brown gave his re-election announcement at a rally held in his home-city of Litudinem Thursday evening, saying:

"If the time comes that I feel so obliged as to not run for re-election, our nation will be a perfect or near perfect place. Until that time comes, I intend to keep serving our fine nation. I have only the best interests of our nation in mind and look forward to a brighter future with all of you; together!"

Early polls show him beating out most opposition by a solid 12% at least in these upcoming elections. Then again, only time will tell who will serve our nation as president in 2020.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-08-2019, 02:58 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, April 7th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 20 | In the News: ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc -- AA "Gaea Program" canceled -- Drones banned in Maximusian Province

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ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc
by Jane Cartwright, Market Correspondent

Earlier this week, Zamastan holding company, ZSuites has offered $40,000,000,000 for Andromeda Inc. This comes after the company acquired several smaller international corporations and vowed to step their reach outside of Zamastanian borders.  

Andromeda CEO, James Austin, recently stated to a passing reporter, “It isn’t my decision to make but I would prefer not to see this great company pass ownership to ZSuits as I feel they will just exploit our assets. Then again, 40 Billion is a lot of money.”

  It is unknown how the board of directors as a whole feel about this acquisition however, General Council, Bob Truman, has also expressed his general displeasure with the offer. “40 Billion is a lot, but it is very hard to put a price on the hours of hard work people have put into the company” he told the LItudinem Herald the day of the offer.   

The offer was clearly more of an icebreaker-offer than a final proposition. Likely, the price will be negotiated to a higher figure. However, it is clear that this current proposal is not sitting overly well with many of Andromeda’s executives.

Maximusian AA "Gaea Program" canceled in favor of new take on space exploration
by Neil Alden. PhD, Aerospace Correspondent

After only 4 missions, the GAEA program has been canceled. The GAEA program is a space shuttle research and development program and was the main focus of the Aerospace Administration (AA) until quite recently. The program’s primary mission was to hone and perfect space shuttles and their launches.  

After the return of the Gaea IV space shuttle to earth on August 21st, 2018, it was announced that the AA believed that they had gleaned all data from the program that they could reasonably expect to acquire and that they would seriously consider canceling the Gaea program as they had only just begun construction on the boosters for the Gaea V.  

This cancelation was confirmed Saturday morning. It is yet unknown what the fate of the Gaea IV boosters will be however, it has been speculated that they will be sold to a commercial launch service. The Gaea shuttle itself will likely be sold as well.

  In its place will be the Legionnaire program, which has been in the hypothetical phase since 2014. The program’s aims are:

To test and develop methods for assembling craft in Low IDU Orbit (LIDUO) by 2022
To ultimately assemble a manned transfer craft in LIDUO by 2026
To send this craft and its occupants on a deep space mission by 2034

It will be very fun to watch the space agency’s transition in the coming months along with the global implications of future manned deep-space missions.

Non-commercial drones banned in Elizabeth Province
by Jack Arnold, Writer

During the Elizabeth Legislature session on Wednesday, the representatives of the province have voted in favor of a recently proposed ban on non-commercial drone usage. The ban would not extend to individuals with a province-issued license.  

The ban was proposed after the agrarian-centered province had a record six incidents of drones caused or related crashes of small aircraft (mostly crop dusters and ultra-lights) in the past year alone. Five out of these six events have resulted from ignorance of flight safety laws regarding drone usage.

  Vocal opponent of the ban and drone enthusiast, Charlie Wight, told Litudinem Herald, “If it is on my property, I should be able to do what I want, including fly my drone flotilla. It isn’t my fault some idiot flew his drone into someone else's airspace. That wasn’t me, I shouldn’t be penalized for their actions. I also don’t have $250 sitting around, so a license isn’t an option.”

Other provinces, taking Elizabeth as an example, are now also introducing drone regulating legislation. Wether or not these gain the same traction the Elizabethan proposal did has yet to be seen. With that said, the future isn’t looking up for amateur drone pilots.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-08-2019, 02:59 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, April 7th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 20 | In the News: ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc -- AA "Gaea Program" canceled -- Drones banned in Maximusian Province

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ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc
by Jane Cartwright, Market Correspondent

Earlier this week, Zamastan holding company, ZSuites has offered $40,000,000,000 for Andromeda Inc. This comes after the company acquired several smaller international corporations and vowed to step their reach outside of Zamastanian borders.  

Andromeda CEO, James Austin, recently stated to a passing reporter, “It isn’t my decision to make but I would prefer not to see this great company pass ownership to ZSuits as I feel they will just exploit our assets. Then again, 40 Billion is a lot of money.”

  It is unknown how the board of directors as a whole feel about this acquisition however, General Council, Bob Truman, has also expressed his general displeasure with the offer. “40 Billion is a lot, but it is very hard to put a price on the hours of hard work people have put into the company” he told the LItudinem Herald the day of the offer.   

The offer was clearly more of an icebreaker-offer than a final proposition. Likely, the price will be negotiated to a higher figure. However, it is clear that this current proposal is not sitting overly well with many of Andromeda’s executives.

Maximusian AA "Gaea Program" canceled in favor of new take on space exploration
by Neil Alden. PhD, Aerospace Correspondent

After only 4 missions, the GAEA program has been canceled. The GAEA program is a space shuttle research and development program and was the main focus of the Aerospace Administration (AA) until quite recently. The program’s primary mission was to hone and perfect space shuttles and their launches.  

After the return of the Gaea IV space shuttle returned to earth on August 21st, 2018, it was announced that the AA beloved that they had gleaned all data from the program that they could reasonably expect to acquire and that they would seriously consider canceling the Gaea program as they had only just begun construction on the boosters for the Gaea V.  

This cancelation was confirmed Saturday morning. It is yet unknown what the fate of the Gaea IV boosters will be however, it has been speculated that they will be sold to a commercial launch service. The Gaea shuttle itself will likely be sold as well.

  In its place will be the Legionnaire program, which has been in the hypothetical phase since 2014. The program’s aims are:

To test and develop methods for assembling craft in Low IDU Orbit (LIDUO) by 2022
To ultimately assemble a manned transfer craft in LIDUO by 2026
To send this craft and its occupants on a deep space mission by 2034

It will be very fun to watch the space agency’s transition in the coming months along with the global implications of future manned deep-space missions.

Non-commercial drones banned in Elizabeth Province
by Jack Arnold, Writer

During the Elizabeth Legislature session on Wednesday, the representatives of the province have voted in favor of a recently proposed ban on non-commercial drone usage. The ban would not extend to individuals with a province-issued license.  

The ban was proposed after the agrarian-centered province had a record six incidents of drones caused or related crashes of small aircraft (mostly crop dusters and ultra-lights) in the past year alone. Five out of these six events have resulted from ignorance of flight safety laws regarding drone usage.

  Vocal opponent of the ban and drone enthusiast, Charlie Wight, told Litudinem Herald, “If it is on my property, I should be able to do what I want, including fly my drone flotilla. It isn’t my fault some idiot flew his drone into someone else's airspace. That wasn’t me, I shouldn’t be penalized for their actions. I also don’t have $250 sitting around, so a license isn’t an option.”

Other provinces, taking Elizabeth as an example, are now also introducing drone regulating legislation. Wether or not these gain the same traction the Elizabethan proposal did has yet to be seen. With that said, the future isn’t looking up for amateur drone pilots.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-08-2019, 02:59 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, April 7th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 20 | In the News: ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc -- AA "Gaea Program" canceled -- Drones banned in Maximusian Province

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ZSuites offers to purchase Andromeda Inc
by Jane Cartwright, Market Correspondent

Earlier this week, Zamastan holding company, ZSuites has offered $40,000,000,000 for Andromeda Inc. This comes after the company acquired several smaller international corporations and vowed to step their reach outside of Zamastanian borders.  

Andromeda CEO, James Austin, recently stated to a passing reporter, “It isn’t my decision to make but I would prefer not to see this great company pass ownership to ZSuits as I feel they will just exploit our assets. Then again, 40 Billion is a lot of money.”

  It is unknown how the board of directors as a whole feel about this acquisition however, General Council, Bob Truman, has also expressed his general displeasure with the offer. “40 Billion is a lot, but it is very hard to put a price on the hours of hard work people have put into the company” he told the LItudinem Herald the day of the offer.   

The offer was clearly more of an icebreaker-offer than a final proposition. Likely, the price will be negotiated to a higher figure. However, it is clear that this current proposal is not sitting overly well with many of Andromeda’s executives.

Maximusian AA "Gaea Program" canceled in favor of new take on space exploration
by Neil Alden. PhD, Aerospace Correspondent

After only 4 missions, the GAEA program has been canceled. The GAEA program is a space shuttle research and development program and was the main focus of the Aerospace Administration (AA) until quite recently. The program’s primary mission was to hone and perfect space shuttles and their launches.  

After the return of the Gaea IV space shuttle returned to earth on August 21st, 2018, it was announced that the AA beloved that they had gleaned all data from the program that they could reasonably expect to acquire and that they would seriously consider canceling the Gaea program as they had only just begun construction on the boosters for the Gaea V.  

This cancelation was confirmed Saturday morning. It is yet unknown what the fate of the Gaea IV boosters will be however, it has been speculated that they will be sold to a commercial launch service. The Gaea shuttle itself will likely be sold as well.

  In its place will be the Legionnaire program, which has been in the hypothetical phase since 2014. The program’s aims are:

To test and develop methods for assembling craft in Low IDU Orbit (LIDUO) by 2022
To ultimately assemble a manned transfer craft in LIDUO by 2026
To send this craft and its occupants on a deep space mission by 2034

It will be very fun to watch the space agency’s transition in the coming months along with the global implications of future manned deep-space missions.

Non-commercial drones banned in Elizabeth Province
by Jack Arnold, Writer

During the Elizabeth Legislature session on Wednesday, the representatives of the province have voted in favor of a recently proposed ban on non-commercial drone usage. The ban would not extend to individuals with a province-issued license.  

The ban was proposed after the agrarian-centered province had a record six incidents of drones caused or related crashes of small aircraft (mostly crop dusters and ultra-lights) in the past year alone. Five out of these six events have resulted from ignorance of flight safety laws regarding drone usage.

  Vocal opponent of the ban and drone enthusiast, Charlie Wight, told Litudinem Herald, “If it is on my property, I should be able to do what I want, including fly my drone flotilla. It isn’t my fault some idiot flew his drone into someone else's airspace. That wasn’t me, I shouldn’t be penalized for their actions. I also don’t have $250 sitting around, so a license isn’t an option.”

Other provinces, taking Elizabeth as an example, are now also introducing drone regulating legislation. Wether or not these gain the same traction the Elizabethan proposal did has yet to be seen. With that said, the future isn’t looking up for amateur drone pilots.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-16-2019, 07:58 PM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, April 14th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 21 | In the News: First [I]Brinkley-Class Destroyer begins maiden Voyage -- Vox Regionum Senator's pushes for Easter Sunday to be re-classified as a National Holiday leads to senate fight -- Litudinem County begins pollution clean up of Lyn River[/i]

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First Brinkley-Class Destroyer begins maiden voyage
by Joe Mandela, Writer

After numerous budget related set-backs, the first ever [i]Brinkley-Class destroyer war ship, which was formerly unveiled Thursday, has just last evening set sail from Iustitia Naval Base and Shipyards. The ship, christened the MSS Astra, is set to relive the MSS L. Harden from its defensive post in the Strait of St. Paul.

The new vessel will easily outmaneuver and outgun any Bjeorg vessels that may attempt to threaten the security of the West-Coast of Libertas Omnium Maximus. The Astra will ultimately be accompanied by a sister-ship, the MSS Luna, which is still being constructed.

While the state-department has classified the disputed territory of Bjeorg as "Inactive but Hostile," many of the Brinkley Class's advocates cited the reason for new ships as being both a show of strength and a good insurance policy. One such proponent went as far as to say that the creation of these new vessels were: "Excessive but essential to the preservation of peace in Central Hespia.

One member of the Vox Regionum, Jane Powell (PCP-O) who openly opposed the new class, calls it "...a hideous monster built to destroy both our budget and our shaky-but-tangible diplomatic ties with Bjeorg." Unfortunately for the Navy, she is not alone. Recently, 10,000+ have signed a recent petition asking the government to reduce military spending.

President Brown responded to this petition yesterday saying, "When the war stops coming, we will stop spending money on our military. Until them, we are going to keep building up enough of a deterrent so that not even the most insane leader would pick a fight with us! Nations that are a pushover militarily will be taken advantage of. We are no such nation. We are not idealists, we are realists! We see the threat and we prepare as best we can. This new Destroyer is yet another reason not to pick on us: We Bite!"[/I]

Vox Regionum Senator's push for Easter Sunday to be a National Holiday results in first Senate fight since 1976
by Grahame Bentley, Political Corespondent

Senator Micheal Taylor (NCU-O) suggested during Friday's Vox Regionum session that Easter Sunday become a National Holiday. Somehow, the debate became so heated that several punches were thrown.

Taylor reportedly became exasperated after his idea was heavily refuted and stated in closing, "Come on! Nearly 70% of Maximusians celebrate Easter, The economic impact and implications will be negligible according to studies. Why shouldn't it be a Federal Holiday?! He was responded to be Senator and nihilist, Alex Suarez (PCP-O), who told him "The other 30%, including myself, couldn't give two sh*ts about your God or your holiday."

Sources say Taylor slowly approached Suarez and punched him in the face. Suarez willingly fought back and landed several blows on Taylor's torso until the pair were pulled apart by chamber security. Both senators have issued formal apologies.

Taylor sent out a social media update the next day saying, "That was certainly no way to behave for me. I am deeply sorry to my fellow senators and the general public, who put their faith in me to carry out my duties in a respectful and orderly fashion. I have let you down. My actions were inexcusable and I will not let that happen again."

Suarez followed suit saying, "I certainly regret what I said and did [on Friday]. It was unbecoming of me to say the very least. Debate built this nation, respectful debate that is, not what I did. That wasn't right.

This event is the first recorded physical altercation in the Senate Chambers since the famed [I]Senate Brawl of 1976. It is also, thankfully, the shortest physical altercation to ever take place in the Vox Regionum.

Taylor has agreed to hand the reins of his proposed bill over to an undecided fellow Christian Union Senator while he handles the political fallout of his actions. It is doubtful, however, that the bill, should it come into being, will gain much traction with the Christian Union holding only 4 seats in the Vox Regionum.[/I]

Litudinem County begins river cleanup of Lyn River
by Jack Arnold, Writer

The Lyn river, which cuts through the very heart of Litudinem City, has been considered to be highly polluted for some time. In fact, it has been classified as "toxic" by the Federal River and Stream Conservation Administration since 1997. Now efforts are finally being made to cleanup the river.

In the spring of 2016, a petition was taken to the Litudinem County Board of Health demanding that the river be cleaned as it posed "health risks to the general public of Litudinem City and County" along with a detrimental impact on the river's native wildlife. The petition cited rising recorded cases of Cholera, Typhoid and other water-borne diseases, especially in individuals living near the river as their main reason for taking forth the petition.

That summer, the County Board worked with a non-profit agency to devise a working plan for cleaning up the river and keeping it clean. The board decided on upgrading the city's primary sewage treatment plant (in order to reduce waste that entered the river), installing new policies to minimize trash dumping(directed primarily at industries), and stocking the river to encourage bio-diversity after the cleanup makes headway. This plan is now taking effect with contractors having started work on the sewage plant last Monday and with the policies taking effect later this coming week.

In a press release, Angela Johnson, Litudinem City Mayor told said, "Together, we will make the Lyn river the clean and majestic waterway it once was. However, we can't do it alone. We need every citizen of Litudinem County to follow all of our new policies to insure a brighter future!"

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 06-02-2019, 11:17 PM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 29 | In the News: Kerlile begins cultural reformation -- High Court of Libertas Omnium Maximus to hear Jones County v Maximusian Human Association

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Kerlile begins cultural reformation
by Grahame Bentley, Cheif Political Corespondent

In a stunning announcement on their public broadcasting system, Kerlile has declared a potential enormous shift in cultural policies. Four members of the so called "Council," the oligarchy that has ruled Kerlile with an iron fist for more than 90 years, have declared that they are willing to grant males new rights formerly reserved for women. These will likely include Men being "allowed to pursue further education after the age of 16, and for employment restrictions on men to be greatly loosened" according to the broadcast. The Matriarchy also cited new government polices that will be enacted such as banishing torture as a method of punishment, the closing of a group of Kerlilian work camps know as, "The Restricted Region," an "end to the emigration ban, an end to unpaid labour in prisons and a new guarantee that all prisoners will be treated sufficiently well". It is said that many political prisoners will also be released should any of these four councilors be elected as president of Kerlile.

The Maximusian Government has not yet responded to this publicly but it has been stated that the President's security advisory board will convene for an emergency session on Tuesday to determine how best to respond to this monumental announcement. With that said, it can be assumed that the Maximusian travel ban to Kerlile will be upheld for the foreseeable future.

This news has hit the Maximusian public in different ways. Some see this as an opportunity for Kerlile to change themselves for the better. Others see this as a ruse set up to make neighboring nations drop their guard. One thing is for certain, this is a developing case that the Litudinem Herald will watch closely in the coming weeks.

High Court of Libertas Omnium Maximus to hear Jones County v Maximusian Human Association
by Mike Lane Esq, Legal Corespondent

It is common practice, but not law, for counties and towns to honor their fallen soldiers by naming a building after them or erecting a monument in their name. This was done in early 2014 by Jones County to honor the lives of Private James Earl, Private Adrian Johnson, and Sergeant Peter Barnes. The trio all lost their lives during the disastrous Voe Bay conflict in the line of duty. All three were devout Catholics and, as such had a large cross erected on federal property in honor of them.

This act went uncontested until may of 2015 when the Maximusian Human Association, a left leaning lobbyist group, sued Jones County on the grounds that it violated the Maximusian Constitution. The Constitution states "In the name of the furtherment of both the individual rights of the populace and for maintaining the impartiality of the state, the church and state shall be left entirely independent of one another. Furthermore, the state shall not endorse or subsidize any religious group in any way."

Although this passage would indicate that the state cannot erect a Latin cross, as it would qualify as endorsing a religious group, the case proved to not be that simple. Jones county won in the appellate courts after loosing to the AHA in the state courts. Jones county argued that erecting the statue was not endorsing any group but was instead honoring individuals whose families agreed to the erecting of the monument.

Now the AHA has appealed the appellate ruling to the highest court in LOM, the High Court. They will hear the case on July 5th.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 07-29-2019, 12:49 AM

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The Litudinem Herald
Sunday, July 28th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 29 | In the News: Travel Advisory for Lauchenoiria to be lifted -- Olympic Qualifiers have begun — TRC has concluded

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Travel Advisory for Lauchenoiria to be lifted
by Matt Tyler, Political Corespondent

This Tuesday, following a standard State Department press release, it has been announced that the Travel Advisory to Lauchenoiria will be lifted on August 30th.

"After the conclusion of the war we were worried that there would be a lot of backlash against Maximusians." said State Department Head, Charlie Mensa on Tuesday, in an attempt to justify the travel advisory. She went on to say, "We were gravely mistaken. The people of Lauchenoiria have not yet shown any real hostility towards Maximusian tourists. With that in mind the ban will be lifted starting the first of September."

The Maximusian ambassador to Lauchenoiria will return sometime in this coming month. All in all. It would seem that the Maximusian-Lauchenoirian relationship was not too badly injured by the war last year. Perhaps, the old sayings holds true, "time heals all wounds." We can only hope this is the case.

Olympic Qualifiers have begun
by Dave Tanner, Sports Corespondent

The IDU Olympic Committee has announced the qualifier conditions and has opened qualifications up for the 2019 Central Olympics. Several nations have already announced who they intend to send as a member of their delegation including, but not limited to, Lauchenoiria, Zamastan, and Laeral. It is already shaping up to be a great Olympics.

Libertas Omnium Maximus has not yet released their delegation rosters but have confirmed that the Maximusian National Football Team will be present (for their fifth outing ever). It is also likely that we will see Katie Sampson in Womens Gymnastics and possibly in the Team Gymnastics Events (if it runs). Tennis Pro, John Moore has also stated that he has qualified for the olympics.

If you recognized any of the names I just listed you will know that LOM is clearly pulling out all of the stops on this one. They are sending their absolute best A list players and I for one can't wait to watch 'em bring home the gold.

TRC has concluded
by Grahame Bentley, Chief Political Corespondent

The TRC Trials have concluded (last Thursday) and the results bode well for Maximusian interest. Anita Patel, Kerlilian oligarch, will spend the rest of her life in prison. In addition, the terrorist, Chevoux was found guilty of orchestrating the September 5th attack on the Maximusian Senate Building and has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

It wasn't all good news though. LOM has been forced to pay the sum of 150,000,000 Sanctarian pounds to Lauchenoiria for unnecessary violence in the 2nd battle of Carville.

President Lucas Brown, however, has said that he believes that LOM was guilty and is willing to send an additional 20,000,000 directly to Carville to help repair infrastructure and rebuild the lives destroyed by the Maximusian invasion of Carville. In total 170,000,000 will be wired to Lauchenoiria in the coming months.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 08-11-2019, 06:21 AM

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Sunday, August 11th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 31 | In the News: Stock prices plummet -- “The Quicksilver Gambit” now the highest grossing Maximusian Film of 2019 -- Andrew Kyle Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

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Stock Prices Plummet
by Jane Cartwright, Market Corespondent

After the intense trade wars raging between Xiomera, Zamastan, Trive, and several other nations, economic uncertainty has driven Maximusian stock prices to a quarterly low.

Although on multiple occasions the Maximusian government have stated that the trade war, and resulting tariffs, will not negatively or positively impact the Maximusian economy, it would seem that many Maximusian investors have taken the sayings, “you can never be to careful” to heart.

The industries most effected by this drop in share prices seem to be information technology based but it will take time to see the full effects of this war play out.

On Friday, President Luke Brown stated the following in order to reassure the Maximusian populace that the trade war over seas would not lead to a recession,

“While the active international trade war is alarming, and rest assured, we are watching it with the closest of attention, we do not believe that the Maximusian economy is at risk of a recession. Our economy is deverse and largely independent of foreign influence. As long as shareholders keep this in mind I do believe that our economy will rapidly rebound from this.”

Let us hope his words hold true.

“The Quicksilver Gambit” now the highest grossing movie of 2019
by Alex Baranova, Writer

“The Quicksilver Gambit” is now the highest grossing movie of 2019.

The Sci-Fi-Thriller, directed by Anna Cobb managed an astounding $375,560,000 in the box office. It has closely beaten out “Shards” as highest grossing film of 2019.

Cobb’s film astounded audiences with an incredibly intricate yet fully believable narrative along with intense visual effects and a stunning performance by Peter Jones.

“The film does a wonderful job of pushing the boundaries of reality while still feeling like a grounded film” said one film critic from ReelExperts.

The film has also received overwhelming positive reviews.

Andrew Kyle Sentenced to life Imprisonment
by Grahame Bentley, Chief Political Corespondent

The Black Hand, an Anarcho-Communist extremist cell, was dealt a crippling blow on Wednesday when their leader, Andrew Kyle, was sentenced to 4 consecutive life sentences. He was found guilty of Mass Murder, Conspiring to commit mas murder, six counts of murder in the 1st degree, and two counts of murder in the third degree.

Kyle was responsible for the assasination of Secretary of State, Andrew Pierce, in 2017 and confessed to having orchestrated the failed assasination of President Lucas Brown in the same year.

He will soon be transferred to Litudinem City Penitentiary, where he will spend the remainder of his days. He has no opportunity for parole.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 09-02-2019, 07:18 AM

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[/hr]VOL. CXXXVI - Num. 34 | In the News: Eirian Trade War Mediation Conference Begins -- Zamastanian Earthquake kills thousands -- DIS admits to having a Kill List

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Eirian Trade War Mediation Conference Begins
by Lucas Cavil, Eirian Correspondent

In a noble effort to bring the trade war that has been rocking the IDU in recent weeks to a peaceful conclusion, the Eiria has agreed to host a mediation conference. Hopes are high that this conference will bring about the end to this dispute.

The delegates have been arriving over the past 24 hours. The Zamastanian, Xiomeran, Kerlian, and Triuvian have already arrived via Dunceda Airport. For the time being they are resting up for the big conference.

While they were landing, we managed to get an exclusive interview with Alice Lancaster, the conference coordinator and Eirian Minister of Diplomacy.

When we asked her why Eiria decided to host the conference in the first place, she responded that they believed that, as a truly democratic and forward thinking state it would be in the collective best interest of the IDU for a conference to be held. She stated, "...we wanted to stop this trade war before it snowball[ed]." She further emphasized, "...we couldn't have let this lead to a depression"

It would seem the Eirian government truly believed that, if left unchecked, the trade war would lead to a global depression. This idea has been supported by many economists. It is held that if the trade wars do not cease shortly a global economic crisis is likely. It would seem a lot rests on Eiria.

Mrs. Lancaster also stated that she believes that, in the event that the conference's outcome is positive, diplomatic and economic relationships with other nations will be greatly boosted.

When asked what the ideal outcome of the conference was Mrs Lancaster reportedly stated, "The cessation of sanctions... [and all] open disputes to be settled." This is a lofty goal but one that, if achieved, will seriously help the global financial situation.

To insure a successful outcome to the disputes, Mrs. Lancaster has stated that she will do everything in her ability to keep discussion open. She stated that "Communication is key for resolving conflicts." She also stated that she wants to focus heavily on the Trive-Kerlile rift.

All in all, Alice Lancaster has high hopes for the conference. For the sake of the prosperity of the IDU as a whole, let's pray her hopes come to fruition.

Zamastanian Earthquake kills thousands
by Jack Arnold, Writer

On Saturday a magnitude 8.3 earthquake occurred. Its aftershock has killed thousands of the residents living in Zamastan's Horseshoe Bay area. This is the largest earthquake to have struck Zamastan in 100 years.

Sources say that around 2:08 PM a 8.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 84 miles north of Horseshoe Bay. The tremor caused significant structural damage and was felt heavily in Tofino. Shortly thereafter the Zamastanian Government declared a state-of-emergency in anticipation for predicted aftershock and a potential tsunami.

These predictions came to fruition later in the day as a 4 meter tall tsunami struck hit the Costal Valley area. Two avalanches were also triggered by the quake on nearby climbing mountains and the aftershock took down numerous buildings. The death toll has been reported to be well over 1,000.

The tremors could be felt many hundreds of kilometers away.

On the evening of Saturday, president Lucas Brown announced stated in a social media post "The thoughts and prayers of our nation go out to all of the individuals effected by the horrible earthquake that has struck Zamastan. I cannot stress enough how upsetting this is to watch. The Zamastanians are resilient people and I wish them all the best in rebuilding. God Bless."

It would seem that Brown was not the only world leader to give condolences. United New England, Sanctaria, Trive, and Gardavasque's leaders have all also commented on the tragedy in Zamastan at the time of writing this.

The rebuilding process will be a long one as hundreds are now without a home. However, first responders are working tirelessly to save what they can.

DIS admits to having a kill list
by Grahame Bentley, Chief Political Corespondent

Only a 2 and a half weeks after it was leaked that Sanctaria's Department of Homeland Security had a kill list, more than 20,000 signatures had already been affixed to a petition demanding that the Maximusian Department of Internal Security disclose if they had one too. Much to the Collective surprise of the Maximusian populace, at 12:52 PM this afternoon the DIS was obliged.

"We do have a kill list." Said Anthony Hawkins, Deputy Director of the DIS during a press conference. "We don't like that we have to have one but we certainly do. Frankly, it would be extremely impractical to have a Security Agency at all without a kill list. I can confirm to you that many nations have kill lists. I would also like to state that before anyone ends up on our list we make sure that every other option has been exhausted. Only the very worst of the worst are on our kill list."

Many Maximuisans were shocked by how nonchalant the DIS was about this bombshell announcement. Then again, a former DIS executive (who has asked to remain anonymous) stated that this was the best way to handle the situation.

If the DIS were to deny the allegations, the former executive explained to LH, someone would get around to leaking it for attention eventually. Then the DIS would look even worse. By acknowledging the existence of a kill list up front it would seem the DIS hopes to make themselves look honest and open.

Regardless of their hopes, this breaking news has already taken the nation by storm. Numerous celebrities have called for the resignation of DIS director Micheals for withholding such significant information from the public. There have also been calls from both sides of the isle for the DIS to undergo a restructuring that gives more oversight and transparency to the operation. However, the DIS has stood essentially as it is for more than 40 years and has survived numerous scandals. As such, a restructuring seems unlikely.

The DIS has announced that they will reveal the names of everyone on the hit list who has been deceased for at least 50 years (who was not successfully killed) in the coming weeks. They have also assured the nation that only terrorists are on the list.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 09-02-2019, 07:26 AM

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**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 09-16-2019, 05:34 AM

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[/hr]VOL. CXXXVII - Num. 1 | In the News: New Federal Program Designed to Both Manage Deer Population and Feed the Homeless -- Assassination Attempt Made on Emperor Topilpopoca's life -- Wandering Albatross Officially Designated as National Bird

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New Federal Program Designed to Both Manage Deer Population and Feed the Homeless
by Joe Mandela, Writer

The Maximusian government has just unveiled an initiative to both cull deer populations and feed the homeless.

The program, which was announced Thursday afternoon, is a nationwide initiative called "Hunters: for the homeless". The concept has reportedly been bounced around for years now but has only now been implemented.

The basic concept behind "Hunters: for the homeless" is to encourage deer hunting nationally by having the government offer to purchase meat from hunters. This meat would, in turn, be distributed to homeless shelters all around LOM in an effort to keep the homeless fed.

Deer populations, especially in suburban areas, are at an all time high and simply cannot be allowed to grow further. We needed an initiative to get people hunting. If people are guaranteed a paycheck for each buck they take down we should see more anymore. people hunting." told Casey Beck, a Department of the Interior coordinator, to Litudinem Herald during an interview yesterday. He went on to state that "the meat itself could really help a lot of people."

"Homelessness is, thankfully, at an all time low as of a 2019 study. Regardless, there will always be hungry mouths to feed and this initiative is a way to combat that." said Alicia Sanders, Secretary of the Interior, during the press conference where the initiative was unveiled.

Critics of the initiative have come from both sides of the isle. Many hardline conservatives find the program to be another ineffective welfare related initiative that is doomed to waste taxpayer dollars. Many liberals have expressed their displeasure in promoting more widespread weapons ownership (and invariable side effect of the program). This, many hold, will result in an increase of gun related crimes.

The Maximusian Department of the Interior states on their website that the program is "effective immediately". Hunters can already begin selling their deer meat.

Assassination attempt made on Emperor Topilpopoca's life
by Grahame Bentley, Chief Political Corespondent

Around 10:00 AM on the morning of the 9th, Topilpopoca, Emperor of Xiomera, was reportedly struck in the abdomen by an assassin's bullet.

Topilpopoca was reportedly waving to a small crowd of supporters when he as attacked and shot. It has not yet been made clear to what extent he was injured but it can be assumed the injury was severe. Some sources say he may have even been shot multiple times though this remains unconfirmed.

The Emperor was reportedly rushed to the Imperial Military Hospital in Tlālacuetztla following the attack and underwent surgery. His condition at this time is unknown. In his absence, the Chief Justice of Xiomera, Nopalliztli, is currently serving as acting Emperor of Xiomera.

We can report that the attack was carried out by a lone gunman who has been identified as Cētlalhui, the disgraced former Secretary of Justice of Xiomera. His motivations seem to be vengeance based. We can confirm that he is now in custody. Regardless, the Xiomeran security agency has launched an investigation into the attack to insure that it was, as they suspect, a lone gunman and not a coordinated attack.

Condolences have been sent by many IDU world leaders however, there has been no statement, official or unofficial, from LOM President, Lucas Brown. The reason for this is not known.

Wandering Albatross Officially Designated as Maximusian National Bird
by Alex Baranova, Writer

In a shockingly multi-partisan supported effort, the Wandering Albatross has been officially designated as the national bird of Libertas Omnium Maximus

This bill passed 22-8 on the 14th by the Vox Regionum. It had already been approved by the Vox Populi 198-27 on the 7th. This came as a shock to most as there had never been even talk of a national animal before this bill.

This bill establishes the wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) as the nation's national animal. It, and no other animal is to be used to represent the nation. What forms this may take has yet to be seen.

This bill will ban all forms of hunting the wandering albatross as the species is mildly endangered (a tier 3/7 on the Maximusian Wildlife Endangerment index).

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 09-16-2019, 05:35 AM

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[/hr]VOL. CXXXVII - Num. 1 | In the News: New Federal Program Designed to Both Manage Deer Population and Feed the Homeless -- Assassination Attempt Made on Emperor Topilpopoca's life -- Wandering Albatross Officially Designated as National Bird

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New Federal Program Designed to Both Manage Deer Population and Feed the Homeless
by Joe Mandela, Writer

The Maximusian government has just unveiled an initiative to both cull deer populations and feed the homeless.

The program, which was announced Thursday afternoon, is a nationwide initiative called "Hunters: for the homeless". The concept has reportedly been bounced around for years now but has only now been implemented.

The basic concept behind "Hunters: for the homeless" is to encourage deer hunting nationally by having the government offer to purchase meat from hunters. This meat would, in turn, be distributed to homeless shelters all around LOM in an effort to keep the homeless fed.

Deer populations, especially in suburban areas, are at an all time high and simply cannot be allowed to grow further. We needed an initiative to get people hunting. If people are guaranteed a paycheck for each buck they take down we should see more anymore. people hunting." told Casey Beck, a Department of the Interior coordinator, to Litudinem Herald during an interview yesterday. He went on to state that "the meat itself could really help a lot of people."

"Homelessness is, thankfully, at an all time low as of a 2019 study. Regardless, there will always be hungry mouths to feed and this initiative is a way to combat that." said Alicia Sanders, Secretary of the Interior, during the press conference where the initiative was unveiled.

Critics of the initiative have come from both sides of the isle. Many hardline conservatives find the program to be another ineffective welfare related initiative that is doomed to waste taxpayer dollars. Many liberals have expressed their displeasure in promoting more widespread weapons ownership (and invariable side effect of the program). This, many hold, will result in an increase of gun related crimes.

The Maximusian Department of the Interior states on their website that the program is "effective immediately". Hunters can already begin selling their deer meat.

Assassination attempt made on Emperor Topilpopoca's life
by Grahame Bentley, Chief Political Corespondent

Around 10:00 AM on the morning of the 9th, Topilpopoca, Emperor of Xiomera, was reportedly struck in the abdomen by an assassin's bullet.

Topilpopoca was reportedly waving to a small crowd of supporters when he as attacked and shot. It has not yet been made clear to what extent he was injured but it can be assumed the injury was severe. Some sources say he may have even been shot multiple times though this remains unconfirmed.

The Emperor was reportedly rushed to the Imperial Military Hospital in Tlālacuetztla following the attack and underwent surgery. His condition at this time is unknown. In his absence, the Chief Justice of Xiomera, Nopalliztli, is currently serving as acting Emperor of Xiomera.

We can report that the attack was carried out by a lone gunman who has been identified as Cētlalhui, the disgraced former Secretary of Justice of Xiomera. His motivations seem to be vengeance based. We can confirm that he is now in custody. Regardless, the Xiomeran security agency has launched an investigation into the attack to insure that it was, as they suspect, a lone gunman and not a coordinated attack.

Condolences have been sent by many IDU world leaders however, there has been no statement, official or unofficial, from LOM President, Lucas Brown. The reason for this is not known.

Wandering Albatross Officially Designated as Maximusian National Bird
by Alex Baranova, Writer

In a shockingly multi-partisan supported effort, the Wandering Albatross has been officially designated as the national bird of Libertas Omnium Maximus

This bill passed 22-8 on the 14th by the Vox Regionum. It had already been approved by the Vox Populi 198-27 on the 7th. This came as a shock to most as there had never been even talk of a national animal before this bill.

This bill establishes the wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) as the nation's national animal. It, and no other animal is to be used to represent the nation. What forms this may take has yet to be seen.

This bill will ban all forms of hunting the wandering albatross as the species is mildly endangered (a tier 3/7 on the Maximusian Wildlife Endangerment index).

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 11-11-2019, 07:57 AM

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Sunday, November 10th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVII - Num. 8 | In the News: Maximusian Athletes complete week one of the Olympics with flying colors -- President Brown meets with Lauchenoirian PM

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Maximusian Athletes complete week one of the Olympics with flying colors
by Dave Tanner, Sports Correspondent

During Sunday's opening ceremony of the 2019 Shuell Olympics, the Maximusian delegation showed its immense size as it paraded across the stadium. At nearly 200 athletes, the Maximusian delegation is one of the largest to be competing in the 2019 Olympic Games. During their procession, the Maximusian Athletes all carried ceremonial spears, creating a wall of sharp points that must have looked extremely foreboding up close.

At the very head of the group was the Maximusian Woman's soccer team. This is their very first outing on the international stage and it would seem they wanted everyone to know that they were a force to be reckoned with. The women all were dressed in steel armor, reminiscent of that worn by the (pre-Maximusian) Iustitia soldiers in the 1200s and 1300s. Although the Women's team is not favored to win gold this year, their spirits seemed high as they paraded across that stadium.

Not to be outdone by the Women's Team, the Men's football team, which has been favored to win gold by multiple publications, carried traditional maces and ball-and-chains in their free hands.

President Lucas Brown of Libertas Omnium Maximus could be seen from the stands jumping up and down throughout the entire procession. "This is the most fun I've had in years!" Brown told The Litudinem Herald after the ceremony concluded. He latter added, "In my extremely biased opinion... I would say that our delegation had the best showing by far. Watching all of those spears come down sent shivers down my spine. I wouldn't take them on with an army behind me. I feel awful for whoever has to go up against them!"

While Monday showed some less-than-stellar performances by Maximusian athletes, Wednesday showed quite the opposite. Six events took place and Libertas Omnium Maximus managed to medal in two of them, earning a gold and a silver medal. It would seem the Athletes of LOM are far better equipped to face the challenges of running events than archery.

The gold medal, earned by Jordan Anders, was a stunning performance in the Women's 800m run. Anders set an Olympic Record time of 1:44.38, a time that will be quite hard to beat by future competitors. Anders reportedly was overcome with emotion during the medal presenting ceremony and cried tears of joy as the Maximusian Anthem, We Shall March (Ever Onward), played. Bars all across LOM could be heard chanting her name during the ceremony. Anders' run may go down in the books as one of the best Olympic performances of all time.

Anders' run is a true story of success, and a cause for celebration, but is not the only noteworthy run of the night. John Cromwell also made his mark on the 800m (just for Men's), finishing with a time of 1:45.27. This quite respectable time earned him a silver medal and all of the glory accompanying it. Cromwell also had participated in the Men's 100m, making his feet even more impressive. He had already run a massive race before nearly winning the 800m!

Finishing the week off right, Zoe Segal managed to take the gold for women's high jump on Friday. She jumped an incredible 1.93 meters, nearly breaking the Maximusian record (set by her in 2018) of 1.94 meters. Segal's male counter, Denis Snyder, managed to earn a bronze in the men's high jump. It would seem the Maximusians have always been fated to leap the highest.

This week has seen some incredible tests of athletic ability by nations all across the board. Zamastan leads the pack in terms of medals but is closely followed by Libertas Omnium Maximus. Lauchenoiria, Shuell, and Shen are also not far behind in terms of medals and could easily unseat Zamastan at any moment. Frankly, anything could happen. Its all to soon to. tell. After all, the games have just begun.

President Brown meets with Lauchenoirian PM
by Grahame Benchley, Chief Political Correspondent

This weekend has seen the long awaited first meeting between Lauchenoirian Prime Minister, Josephine Alvarez, and Maximusian President, Lucas Brown.

On friday, Brown arrived in Lauchenoirian capital, Buttercity. He then was reportedly given a tour of what he called, "a magnificently beautiful city filled with some of the nicest people." Brown also commented via social media that he "was utterly astounded by how fast the citizens of Buttercity had recovered from the recent war."

Later that evening and the following afternoon, President Brown met with Prime Minister Alvarez in a closed-door meeting to dicuss a number of topics pertaining to Maximusian-Lauchenoirian relations. Brown stated in an earlier press that he intended to gain an undertanding of how Alvarez viewed Libertas Omnium Maximus and work from there. Brown has made it clear on multiple occasions that he viewes Lauchenoiria as a possible close ally. As such, he likely took every step to attempt to improve relations between the two nations.

Sources also indicate that Brown and Alvarez discussed the possibility of a trade deal between Lauchenoiria and Libertas Omnium Maximus however, these reports are largely unconfirmed. Such a trade deal would no doubt bolster Lauchenioria's struggling economy and might help to revitalize certain failing industries in LOM.

After the meeting, Brown visisted several areas of Lauchenoiria that had seen fighting during the 2nd Laucheniorian Civil war. Perhaps most notably, Brown visited Carvile, a port city that was occupied by Maximusian forces throughou the late-summer and autum of 2018. During his time in Carville, Brown reportedly noted that he regretted how much damge the Maximusian forces had done to the city's infrastructure. He told on on-site Litudinem Herald reporter, "To this very day one can feel the effects of war on this great city. The citizens of Carville have made an extraordinary effort to rebuild their city but I fear the damge inflicted may take many years to fully repair. On behalf of the Maximusian Government, whose role in this carnage cannot be understated, I sicerely apologize.

Brown is expected to make an official statement regarding the entire visit to Lauchenoiria when he arrives back on Maximusian soil Monday morning.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 11-25-2019, 08:13 AM

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Sunday, November 24th, 2019

[/hr]VOL. CXXXVII - Num. 10 | In the News: Empress Wu Zhou of Shen dies at 83 -- Xiomeran and Zamastanian naval standoff ends in world leaders taking sides -- Documents leaked revealing further details of Kerlian "Aurora Program"

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Empress Wu Zhou of Shen dies at 83
by Suzan Whitney, Writer

In a shocking announcement made this Saturday by Shen authorities, their Empress, Wu Zhou, died in her sleep last night. This is the second world leader to pass away this year, with the Emporer of Xiomera being assasinated back in October.

The elderly sovreign died apparently of natural causes at 11:00 PM in her bed chamber. The nation will enter a period of mourning in the coming days. Zhou left behind a daughter, Wu Zhao, who will take up her position as ruler of the Kingdom of Shen, and a legacy forged by 64 years of service to her citizens.

Under Zhou's authority, the Kingdom of Shen developed from an agrarian state to the industial giant it is today. Her reign was characterized by a push to modernize Shen and reduce national debt acumulated by her father. Zhou also faced harsh criticism throughout her reign as a result of her brutal crackdown on political dissidents. She was a woman loved by many and hated by many but she will doubtlessly be remembered by all for overseeing perhaps the single largest change in Shen culture in their history.

President Lucas Brown spoke publicly about Zhou's death Saturday afternoon saying, "I am deeply saddened to learn of passing of Empress Wu Zhou. My sincerest prayers go to her family and friends, and to the people of Shen. The entire nation has lost a figure they all look up to, a woman whos administration supported Maximusian causes on numerous occasions. I am pleased to report that the new Empress shares her mother's respect for Maximusian culture and I look foreward to working with Empress Zhao in securing a brighter future for the world."

Xiomeran and Zamastanian naval standoff ends in world leaders taking sides
by Matt Tyler, Political Correspondent

On moday, only 24 hours after the swearing in of Zamastanian President, Foley Sakzi, Xiomera and Zamastan were involved in a breif naval standoff. A Zamastanian patrol fleet accidentally strayed into Xiomeran waters and were proptly itercepted by Xiomeran vessels. What followed was a fourty minute standoff ending with the Zamastanian fleet being "chased" back into international waters. The official reason given for the Zamastanian fleet straying is listed as "faulty navigational systems". You would think that the the international community would accept this reason and go on with their lives. You would be wrong.

It would seem that the Zamastanian fleet's flagship was actually warned that they were entering Xiomeran waters but did not alter the fleet's course. Foley Sakzi, likely looking to show he wasn't a pushover, refused to acknowledge that the Zamastanians had done anything wrong. This earned him no less than five international condemnations from other world leaders. More concerning still, many of these national leaders belived that the Zamastanian Navy was intentionally straying into Xiomeran waters and not leaving for their own sinister purpose.

President Brown stated on Thursday that "The notion that [Zamastan] would be hatching some sort of a diabolical plot is simply fear mongering." However, he went on to say: "...I do find it quite odd that the Zamastanians would be patrolling so close to Xiomeran waters. I wish Sakzi would just admit that his fleet was closer than they needed to be so we can end this controversy and get back to buisness as usual."

David Mulany, National Security Advisor to the President of Libertas Omnium Maximus, also commented on Thursday saying: "We simply don't see any foul play. It looks like the Zamastanians made an honest mistake and had a comunications failure afterwards. However, we acknowledge that the Zamastanian fleet's lingering in Xiomeran waters is a bit unexpected. We will be watching the situation with great intrest but do not believe anything will come of what was most likely and honest minstake.

Documents leaked revealing further details of Kerlian "Aurora Program"
by Joe Mandela, Writer

Early this morning a number of documents were leaked from the Kerlian Matriarchy outlining their so called "Aurora Program". These documents built upon and further outlined what had been leaked on two previous occasions last year.

According to the documents leaked in 2018, the Aurora Program is a Kerlian program that aims to train young orphans in the matriarchy and send them into foreign nations as sleeper agents. These agents' objectives might include political assasinations, sabotage, espionage, election rigging, or even destabilizing the entire nation's political structure. To say the least, these individuals would be an imminent threat to the national security of any nation they were deployed in.

Naturaly, the Kerlian government denies the existence of any such sleeper agents. They claim the program was just an educational initiative for women. This assertion is entirely uncorroborated and directly opposes all leaked evidence released to date. Most of the international community seems to agree that the Aurora Program is precisly what the leaked documents outline it to be.

This third set of documents are perhapse the most unsettling to date. They indicate that multiple Auroras have already been deployed in Libertas Omnium Maximus along with nearly a dozen other nations.

Only a few hours after the documents were leaked, Director of the Maximusian Department of Internal Security, James Maguire, made an official statement. He stated: "We have been aware of the threat posed by the so called Aurora Program since we first discovered the program's existence. These documents that have been leaked only conform our suspicions. We have been in the inteligence gathering phase for well over a year now and these documents are certainly making the procces much faster. I can assure you that the DIS is very close to acting on the knowledge we have accumulated on these agents over the past year."

Early results of a Litudinem Herald poll indicate that 87% of Maximusians view this event as being "the largest breach of national security in all of Maximusian history". The Department of Internal Security, while critisized by many for being overbearing, has had a historically good track record of identifying and eliminating threats to national security quickly and efficiently. Maximusian citizens can now only pray that the government can locate and neutralize the Aurora agents before they strike.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-13-2020, 03:14 AM

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[/hr]VOL. CXXXVIII - Num. 7 | In the News: Maximusian Economy Begins to Rebound in the wake of Adenovirus Outbreak -- Jeremy Richards, legendary director and silver-screen icon, dies at 87

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Maximusian Economy Begins to Rebound in the wake of Adenovirus Outbreak
by Jane Cartwright, Market Corespondent

Although there was never a widespread Adenovirus outbreak in Libertas Omnium Maximus, the virus was still able to scare many investors into selling their stocks. The panic, as many of our readers are probably aware, did a real number on the Maximusian economy. The airlines fared the worst but nearly every industry was negatively affected by the epidemic. The good news: it looks like things are finally turning around.

Nearly all industries have returned to about where they were at the end of the 2019 4th quarter, a very good sign for the Maximusian economy. Additionally, the unemployment rate in LOM has actually dropped since January by about 0.07%. All in all, the Maximusian economy is projected to completely recover from the effects of the Adenovirus outbreak by the start of the 3rd quarter.

"I think that, for the most part, [the Maximusian Government] handled the Adenovirus well," stated John Bailey, owner of Bailey Automotive Works, on Sunday during a short interview he conducted with the Iustitia Sun. The 64-year-old automobile tycoon warned readers of the dangers of "getting worked up when there was no need to". He pointed out that Libertas Omnium Maximus experienced less than 80 cases of the Adenovirus during the entire course of the epidemic and only lost seven individuals to the virus. He went on to state that "Had our response to the virus been similar to Zamastan, Shuell, or one of the harder hit nations, as some folks were suggesting, we probably would be in the midst of a recession right now. Instead, it's back to business as usual."

The sentiments of Bailey seem to be echoed by much of the general populace, with a recent poll suggesting that upwards of 70% of citizens agreed with the way the Maximusian Government handled things during the epidemic.

Jeremy Richards, legendary director and silver-screen icon, dies at 87
by Matthew Tyler, Writer

Starring in and directing some of the Maximusian film industry's most beloved classics, Jeremy Richards' death last night dealt a serious blow to cinephiles all around the nation. Reportedly, the 87-year-old actor and director died peacefully in his sleep last night. Richard's family announced his passing publicly this morning.

Richards had been in and out of the hospital nearly a half-dozen times in the months leading up to his passing. Upon contracting pneumonia while on a ski trip in February, Richards' health began declining rapidly. Although it remains yet unknown whether the star of To Walk a Mile succumbed to his pneumonia or passed as the result of a different ailment, the Litudinem Herald can state for certain that Jeremy Richards will be missed.

Richards will be remembered as one of the most successful and prolific actors and directors of the mid-late 20th century. Arguably the most critically acclaimed film he directed, The Forest (1981), remains, to this day, one of the most influential films of the decade. He will also be remembered for his starring roles in To Walk a Mile (1969) and The Stevedore (1973), along with his memorable role as the titular antagonist of Awl (1976).

After his retirement from the film industry in 2008, Richards lived out the remainder of his life in relative privacy, spending most of his days on his 285-acre estate near Perra. As such, his funeral is not expected to be public.

**Libertas Omnium Maximus** · 04-13-2020, 03:15 AM

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Maximusian Economy Begins to Rebound in the wake of Adenovirus Outbreak
by Jane Cartwright, Market Corespondent

Although there was never a widespread Adenovirus outbreak in Libertas Omnium Maximus, the virus was still able to scare many investors into selling their stocks. The panic, as many of our readers are probably aware, did a real number on the Maximusian economy. The airlines fared the worst but nearly every industry was negatively affected by the epidemic. The good news: it looks like things are finally turning around.

Nearly all industries have returned to about where they were at the end of the 2019 4th quarter, a very good sign for the Maximusian economy. Additionally, the unemployment rate in LOM has actually dropped since January by about 0.07%. All in all, the Maximusian economy is projected to completely recover from the effects of the Adenovirus outbreak by the start of the 3rd quarter.

"I think that, for the most part, [the Maximusian Government] handled the Adenovirus well," stated John Bailey, owner of Bailey Automotive Works, on Sunday during a short interview he conducted with the Iustitia Sun. The 64-year-old automobile tycoon warned readers of the dangers of "getting worked up when there was no need to". He pointed out that Libertas Omnium Maximus experienced less than 80 cases of the Adenovirus during the entire course of the epidemic and only lost seven individuals to the virus. He went on to state that "Had our response to the virus been similar to Zamastan, Shuell, or one of the harder hit nations, as some folks were suggesting, we probably would be in the midst of a recession right now. Instead, it's back to business as usual."

The sentiments of Bailey seem to be echoed by much of the general populace, with a recent poll suggesting that upwards of 70% of citizens agreed with the way the Maximusian Government handled things during the epidemic.

Jeremy Richards, legendary director and silver-screen icon, dies at 87
by Matthew Tyler, Writer

Starring in and directing some of the Maximusian film industry's most beloved classics, Jeremy Richards' death last night dealt a serious blow to cinephiles all around the nation. Reportedly, the 87-year-old actor and director died peacefully in his sleep last night. Richard's family announced his passing publicly this morning.

Richards had been in and out of the hospital nearly a half-dozen times in the months leading up to his passing. Upon contracting pneumonia while on a ski trip in February, Richards' health began declining rapidly. Although it remains yet unknown whether the star of To Walk a Mile succumbed to his pneumonia or passed as the result of a different ailment, the Litudinem Herald can state for certain that Jeremy Richards will be missed.

Richards will be remembered as one of the most successful and prolific actors and directors of the mid-late 20th century. Arguably the most critically acclaimed film he directed, The Forest (1981), remains, to this day, one of the most influential films of the decade. He will also be remembered for his starring roles in To Walk a Mile (1969) and The Stevedore (1973), along with his memorable role as the titular antagonist of Awl (1976).

After his retirement from the film industry in 2008, Richards lived out the remainder of his life in relative privacy, spending most of his days on his 285-acre estate near Perra. As such, his funeral is not expected to be public.

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