04-05-2020, 12:53 AM
Einherjar File explained, Chancellor released additional information
By Caleb Frank
The Einherjar File leaked last week has been the source of much controversy recently, but it's also caused many people to ask: What's the big deal? Well, let's start by explaining what the files say.
The files lay out the formation of a highly-classified organization codenamed Midgard by an appointed high-ranking member of the EICA(Eirian Intelligence and Counterintelligence Association). This person(Given the Codename Odin or Frigg, depending on gender and personal choice) would recruit students who graduated high school and give them the opportunity to be part of a training program. The teachers in this program were codenamed "Valkyries".
Midgard's purpose was to "Protect Eiria from internal threats". The recruits, after an extensive training program, were instructed to take high ranking Eirian positions, such as politicians, journalists, or even Business executives and scientists. Any field they could become a high-ranking member in.
The reason this has spurred controversy is that the Recruits, nicknamed Einherjar, could manipulate the Eirian public if they were ordered to. This would, evidently, conflict Eirian values of Democracy and Political Freedom. We don't know if that actually happened from the original leaked files, though.
Yesterday, the Chancellor, with approval from the Senate, declassified almost all of the rest of the Einherjar files. These new files show that hundreds of Einherjar had been trained between 1985 and 2001. However, in early 1990, Midgard Split from the control of the EICA for reasons unknown and dropped off the grid. They were discovered for a bit in 2001 by the Guard of the Republic, and that's where the most recent files we have date back to.
Unfortunately, the Chancellor also stated that it is unlikely that the documents after 2001 still exist, as they were likely destroyed or very well hidden. Still, it is very concerning that Midgard could still be in operation, and that we don't know what they are up to. We will inform you if there are any further updates.
Senators Form Cooperation Council
By Jacqueline Alton
In a surprising move, Formido Leader Alexander Dukov announced that he was forming a multi-party council to try and increase cooperation and compromise within the Senate. Dukov announced he would be inviting 16 Senators (Including himself), four from Each party, to meet before proposing laws in an attempt to reduce both fighting on the Senate floor and animosity between parties, as well as streamlining the proposing process.
In a press conference this morning, the Senator gave the following statement to ENN: "The Purpose of this council is to increase unity within the Senate and to increase inclusion of all parties in policy. I hope it helps usher in a new era of increased cooperation within politics".
Many Senators have expressed approval for the formation of the council, including Dukov's most frequent rival, Majority Leader Alison Legrand, Who posted this on a popular political forum: "I am impressed by Dukov's apparent change of heart and policy, and I applaud him on this new step in the right direction".
But not all politicians are in approval of this new deliberation council. Senator Jameson Smith, a farther right-wing Senator and a former Dukov supporter, disapproved of Dukov on a radio show. "This new direction if Dukov's policy is ridiculous, and it will not go over well with his base. His attempt to increase cooperation is particularly absurd. I'm not sure what he thinks he is doing, but I hope he reconsiders". We are not sure if this council will succeed, but we wish Dukov well nevertheless.
By Caleb Frank
The Einherjar File leaked last week has been the source of much controversy recently, but it's also caused many people to ask: What's the big deal? Well, let's start by explaining what the files say.
The files lay out the formation of a highly-classified organization codenamed Midgard by an appointed high-ranking member of the EICA(Eirian Intelligence and Counterintelligence Association). This person(Given the Codename Odin or Frigg, depending on gender and personal choice) would recruit students who graduated high school and give them the opportunity to be part of a training program. The teachers in this program were codenamed "Valkyries".
Midgard's purpose was to "Protect Eiria from internal threats". The recruits, after an extensive training program, were instructed to take high ranking Eirian positions, such as politicians, journalists, or even Business executives and scientists. Any field they could become a high-ranking member in.
The reason this has spurred controversy is that the Recruits, nicknamed Einherjar, could manipulate the Eirian public if they were ordered to. This would, evidently, conflict Eirian values of Democracy and Political Freedom. We don't know if that actually happened from the original leaked files, though.
Yesterday, the Chancellor, with approval from the Senate, declassified almost all of the rest of the Einherjar files. These new files show that hundreds of Einherjar had been trained between 1985 and 2001. However, in early 1990, Midgard Split from the control of the EICA for reasons unknown and dropped off the grid. They were discovered for a bit in 2001 by the Guard of the Republic, and that's where the most recent files we have date back to.
Unfortunately, the Chancellor also stated that it is unlikely that the documents after 2001 still exist, as they were likely destroyed or very well hidden. Still, it is very concerning that Midgard could still be in operation, and that we don't know what they are up to. We will inform you if there are any further updates.
Senators Form Cooperation Council
By Jacqueline Alton
In a surprising move, Formido Leader Alexander Dukov announced that he was forming a multi-party council to try and increase cooperation and compromise within the Senate. Dukov announced he would be inviting 16 Senators (Including himself), four from Each party, to meet before proposing laws in an attempt to reduce both fighting on the Senate floor and animosity between parties, as well as streamlining the proposing process.
In a press conference this morning, the Senator gave the following statement to ENN: "The Purpose of this council is to increase unity within the Senate and to increase inclusion of all parties in policy. I hope it helps usher in a new era of increased cooperation within politics".
Many Senators have expressed approval for the formation of the council, including Dukov's most frequent rival, Majority Leader Alison Legrand, Who posted this on a popular political forum: "I am impressed by Dukov's apparent change of heart and policy, and I applaud him on this new step in the right direction".
But not all politicians are in approval of this new deliberation council. Senator Jameson Smith, a farther right-wing Senator and a former Dukov supporter, disapproved of Dukov on a radio show. "This new direction if Dukov's policy is ridiculous, and it will not go over well with his base. His attempt to increase cooperation is particularly absurd. I'm not sure what he thinks he is doing, but I hope he reconsiders". We are not sure if this council will succeed, but we wish Dukov well nevertheless.
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