02-16-2023, 08:10 AM
You and I in a little toy shop
Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got.
Set them free at the break of dawn
'Til one by one, they were gone.
Back at base, bugs in the software
Flash the message, Something's out there.
Floating in the summer sky.
99 red balloons go by.
DTNS Morning News Bulletin, 2/15/23: "Good morning. I'm Indrani Lal, and this is the DTNS morning news update. At the top of our headlines this hour, Lauchenoirian officials have reported the discovery of a large balloon apparently making observations within their airspace. The balloon was first sighted in the skies above Liaville, in Aeluria, before taking an easterly course over Elopolis. If it continues on its present route, the balloon is expected to fly over the Lauchenoirian capital, Buttercity, before possibly passing over Usera. Observers on the ground reported that the balloon seems to be able to shift direction on its own, implying an onboard propulsion source. Who owns the balloon, or what its function is, remains a mystery. No government or company has stated that it owns the balloon, and with the Lauchenoirian government not yet releasing an official comment on the balloon, the people on the ground in Lauchenoirian cities are left to speculate and debate on the unexpected arrival."
99 red balloons.
floating in the summer sky.
Panic bells, it's red alert.
There's something here from somewhere else.
The war machine springs to life.
Opens up one eager eye.
Focusing it on the sky.
Where 99 red balloons go by.
DTNS Evening News Bulletin, 2/15/23: "Good evening, this is Tyler Walsman with your DTNS evening news update. At the top of the hour tonight, a strange balloon sighted over Lauchenoiria has reached the nation's capital Buttercity, continuing on its still unexplained journey. It also appears to have spawned siblings, as sightings of similar balloons are now being reported in other countries as well.
In Milintica, a similar balloon passed over the island of Koputāroa before reaching the Milintican capital of Huānoch within the past hour. Milintican Su-25 attack jets shot the balloon down once it reached the capital, causing minor damage to a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. No casualties were reported. President Matōchmizalo of Milintica had this to say after the balloon was shot down.
Matōchmizalo: "This is clearly a violation of our sovereignty by some unknown actor, but we will recover the wreckage and determine who is responsible quickly enough. The Democratic Peoples' Republic of Milintica will not tolerate such offensive acts and will respond against the aggressor responsible in due time."
Walsman: "Koputāroa is the second largest of the five islands that make up Milintica, and is home to the country's second largest naval and air bases. Milintican officials stated that is proof of the espionage nature of the balloon.
Meanwhile, a third balloon passed over Manauia at the same time as the one that was shot down in Milintica. Manauian forces took no hostile action against the balloon, but did issue a formal protest at what they also termed a violation of their sovereignty. The balloon made a circular route over Manauia before heading eastward towards Antepec Island, a Xiomeran colony. This led Manauian officials to accuse Xiomera of operating the balloon, a charge that Xiomera's government has so far not commented on.
And reports have just come into our international desk of two more balloon sightings. Huenya's military has reportedly shot down a similar balloon just now near the city of Coamac, a few miles west of the front line between Huenyan forces and ethnic Xiomeran separatists in eastern Huenya. A surface-to-air missile brought the balloon down, causing some damage to the outskirts of Coamac. One person was reported injured on the ground. Huenyan officials called the balloon 'a clear attempt to gain intelligence'.
Another balloon has been sighted in Eiria, on a southerly route which will take it over New Riga towards the Eirian capital of Geminus. There has been no response yet from Eirian officials."
99 Decision Street.
99 ministers meet.
To worry, worry, super-scurry.
Call the troops out in a hurry.
- Lyrics from 99 Red Balloons by Nena
Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got.
Set them free at the break of dawn
'Til one by one, they were gone.
Back at base, bugs in the software
Flash the message, Something's out there.
Floating in the summer sky.
99 red balloons go by.
DTNS Morning News Bulletin, 2/15/23: "Good morning. I'm Indrani Lal, and this is the DTNS morning news update. At the top of our headlines this hour, Lauchenoirian officials have reported the discovery of a large balloon apparently making observations within their airspace. The balloon was first sighted in the skies above Liaville, in Aeluria, before taking an easterly course over Elopolis. If it continues on its present route, the balloon is expected to fly over the Lauchenoirian capital, Buttercity, before possibly passing over Usera. Observers on the ground reported that the balloon seems to be able to shift direction on its own, implying an onboard propulsion source. Who owns the balloon, or what its function is, remains a mystery. No government or company has stated that it owns the balloon, and with the Lauchenoirian government not yet releasing an official comment on the balloon, the people on the ground in Lauchenoirian cities are left to speculate and debate on the unexpected arrival."
99 red balloons.
floating in the summer sky.
Panic bells, it's red alert.
There's something here from somewhere else.
The war machine springs to life.
Opens up one eager eye.
Focusing it on the sky.
Where 99 red balloons go by.
DTNS Evening News Bulletin, 2/15/23: "Good evening, this is Tyler Walsman with your DTNS evening news update. At the top of the hour tonight, a strange balloon sighted over Lauchenoiria has reached the nation's capital Buttercity, continuing on its still unexplained journey. It also appears to have spawned siblings, as sightings of similar balloons are now being reported in other countries as well.
In Milintica, a similar balloon passed over the island of Koputāroa before reaching the Milintican capital of Huānoch within the past hour. Milintican Su-25 attack jets shot the balloon down once it reached the capital, causing minor damage to a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. No casualties were reported. President Matōchmizalo of Milintica had this to say after the balloon was shot down.
Matōchmizalo: "This is clearly a violation of our sovereignty by some unknown actor, but we will recover the wreckage and determine who is responsible quickly enough. The Democratic Peoples' Republic of Milintica will not tolerate such offensive acts and will respond against the aggressor responsible in due time."
Walsman: "Koputāroa is the second largest of the five islands that make up Milintica, and is home to the country's second largest naval and air bases. Milintican officials stated that is proof of the espionage nature of the balloon.
Meanwhile, a third balloon passed over Manauia at the same time as the one that was shot down in Milintica. Manauian forces took no hostile action against the balloon, but did issue a formal protest at what they also termed a violation of their sovereignty. The balloon made a circular route over Manauia before heading eastward towards Antepec Island, a Xiomeran colony. This led Manauian officials to accuse Xiomera of operating the balloon, a charge that Xiomera's government has so far not commented on.
And reports have just come into our international desk of two more balloon sightings. Huenya's military has reportedly shot down a similar balloon just now near the city of Coamac, a few miles west of the front line between Huenyan forces and ethnic Xiomeran separatists in eastern Huenya. A surface-to-air missile brought the balloon down, causing some damage to the outskirts of Coamac. One person was reported injured on the ground. Huenyan officials called the balloon 'a clear attempt to gain intelligence'.
Another balloon has been sighted in Eiria, on a southerly route which will take it over New Riga towards the Eirian capital of Geminus. There has been no response yet from Eirian officials."
99 Decision Street.
99 ministers meet.
To worry, worry, super-scurry.
Call the troops out in a hurry.
- Lyrics from 99 Red Balloons by Nena
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