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Opinions: CATAF Conflict Concerns Country
How Cattala-Atlantic Federation relations affect Illu'a

As many of you already know, Cattala and the Atlantic Federation (CATAF) aren't exactly the best of friends at this moment. There has been many rumors and ideas about what CATAF might end up doing that would affect Illu'a and the AIN. No matter what happens though, Illu'a isn't going to be a bystander in future events.

There are many ties with Illu'a and CATAF. Cattala is an ally of both Illu'a and Lower Columbia. Frequent discussions happen between Lord Celestine and President Pitt occur about economics and the AIN in general. The Atlantic Federation, being an economic powerhouse, has trade with Illu'a. The AF's neighbor, Galbadia, is planning to sell high-end military equipment for Illu'a's planned military expansion. Choosing one side in CATAF over the other is going to cause a ripple effect throughout Illu'an relations.

If the CATAF Conflict unlikely turns into a war, Illu'a would probably be forced to support their closest ally, Lower Columbia. If that happens, it's going to be an almost impossible task to get Illu'a's Galbadia-manufactured equipment, especially something as huge and slow as an aircraft carrier. There would be a waste of money right there - ₴6.7 billion stuck in some foreign drydock or the bottom of the sea. Even if Illu'a stays completely neutral, there is a chance that neutral ships and planes would be sunk.

In the end, watch out. This could be an unpredictable future...


Note that this is an opinion article written in the perspective of such and that none of this may be true. However, feel free to use the term "CATAF Conflict." CATAF is pronounced cat-aff.

ha ha! lurve it

Haha, I'm glad our diplomatic spat has re-invigorated the newspaper forums.

we need more stuff like this...that's why i was hoping you guys wouldn't resolve so quickly

Who said we're resolving it? :no-no:

Thomas wrote:Who said we're resolving it? :no-no:

Oh really?

House and Senate Pass Military Reform
The vote creates a 10 year plan to double Illu'a's military

Illu'an Congress - Ending the Conservative's quest to create a more independent defense force, the House of Commons and the Senate on Sunday night approved sweeping legislation to increase the size of the military since the Puget Sound War. The bill faces possible veto from President Pitt.

The bill, which passed 35 to 25, would make a nearly ₴40-billion commitment in taxpayer money over the next two decades to employ 30,000 long term jobs and practically double the capabilities of the Armed Forces. And it would introduce new technologies systemwide to, as advocates hope, become one of the most modern military forces in the world.

On the Senate floor, Conservatives erupted into cheers around 10:45 p.m. as the decisive 31th "yes" vote was recorded, concluding an exhausting campaign by various groups since the 1900's. "This is the Biggest legislation we have been pushing for," said Conservative Rep. James E. Wade of Nordvast.

Bicycling starting up in Colbitz
New bike-friendly infrastructure arrives as I-Cycle arrives in Colbitz.

Colbitz, Ashcroft - Drivers in the Capital could be sharing the roadways with more cyclists as the city expands its network of dedicated bicycle lanes and increases the number of bikes available in a regional program.

Signs and white flexible posts separating bike lanes from car lanes were installed along a stretch of 5th Avenue this week. When the work is finished, cyclists will be able to take 5th Avenue from Downtown Colbitz to Louise Street and Louise Street to across the river via a subway train with bike racks. The two-way cycle track includes a new bicycle traffic signal at 5th and Montgomery St.

"We're still working on about six or seven blocks of 5th Avenue," Raphael Cruz, cycling coordinator for the Ashcroft Department of Transportation, said Thursday. "My guys are working on the finishing touches. . . . I'm guessing it will all be open by next week."

Colbitz has 30 miles of bike lanes on its 1,300 miles of streets. It has created 25 of the 30 miles in the past nine years, Cruz said. Crews installed a bike lane on 5th Avenue south to Montgomery Street in fall 2009 and on Louise Street this past spring. The dedicated lanes were designed to protect the riders and to increase the number of people who consider bicycling as a mode of transportation, Crux said.

The city will launch I-Cycle, a regional bike-sharing network, in February. I-Cycle would have 620 bikes in 70 locations by next year, transportation officials said.

Note that I'm accelerating the military timeframe for roleplaying purposes.

Cool stuff! Next time I will visit Colbitz I will rent a bike!

Wow, so Colbitz now has bicycle only lane...
I'll think to do in Karasem.

What did you spend on us?

That was a cost estimate for your A330 MRTTs. I know we're trading planes, but it was added there for emphasis.

Oh okay.

What are you doing in spokane?

Great newspaper Daniel

Really nice articles and pleasant to read!!`A lot going on at`the moment it seems.

Very pleasent to read it!

Nice articles!

Is it available for export?

EDIT: Where'd you get the C-17?

nice. fighters being tested..... O.O wait a minuite.....i hope the emerency features are working on those incase the fighter fails in flight..

Is that photoshop?

Kevin: Yes, and I forgot where I got them from.
Blueeyesman: So far, all flights are successful.
Dyran: