Tara Times/Archive History/March 2008 Issue
 The Tara Times
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| Price: ONE GOLD PIECE | Founder: Peter Kolak | Date of Issue: March 1st, 2008 |
Disclosure: Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.
| ASI Foiled in Tichi! | |
| March 27th, 2008
A desperate attempt to stop our liberation of Tichi failed today as Ash Sea Island Troops marched to their doom. Originating from mountainous Jauchu, ASI had both terrain and Infiltrators to contend with during their long, long slog. As such, only half of their force arrived and thus decimated by Tara who outnumbered and outclassed them 2-1. Total:
Stragglers arriving late were easily massacred while most of the rest turned back rather than share their comrades' fate. Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
| Epic Battle Averted as Snake Flees! | |
| March 23rd, 2008
Following ASI's most recent wildly successful raids into Jagla and Barnlure, the combined Armies of Darka, Tara, Carelia, Talerium and Eston assembled in Byblack, Tichi and Rogeshore to face the potential 26,000 CS ASI Horde massed in Barnlure and Ser'quia. However, the anticipated titanic struggle between equal forces never materialized as ASI retreated in front of our advancing troops. All the Armies found was a pathetic 6,000 CS army of stragglers to drunk to follow orders. Still, this paves the way for the TO of Barnlure by Carelia. Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
| Steady Progress amid Minor Setbacks | |
| March 15th, 2008
Tara and her allies have made moderate gains in our prosecution of this war. News has arrived that the region of Tichi has just been freed by our troops. This comes to three regions the Ash Sea Islands lost in as many weeks of steady attrition. We expect more victories in the days to come as our allies return from refit. However, all is not roses for us. Staging from their city of Ser'quia, ASI has conducted a series of raids that caused moderate to heavy damage against us. The most recent battle occurred in Barnlure which decimated a 7,000 CS Carelian force. Numerous smaller units were also hit before that. Reports indicate that this same strategy is being repeated with equal success in the south. However, once their cities have been taken we expect all resistance to collapse and the war to end. Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
| Cagilan Empire vs. Falasan! | |
| March 7th, 2008
The Cagilan Empire has just declared war on Falasan! Here is their Prime Minister's letter to the public:
I come before you today with the gravest of announcements. The Cagilan Empire is going to war with Falasan. We have some concerns over the safety and security of our own Eastern border and so are seeking to rectify that. Given our long and intertwined history, as well as what we believe to be a general feeling of distrust and subtle aggression that we have seen in their dealings and read in their publications, we have genuine concerns that Falasan would use this opportunity to strike at us. Falasan has a large military machine at its disposal, as do we, and we are using this opportunity to resolve a tense situation before it can ignite into a war which could engulf all of Atamara. We do not do this lightly, nor do we do this merely as a way to assuage our egos or pride. We are not fools or warmongers. For those of you out there who are alarmed by this, I share your concern. After all, war is not something that is lightly engaged or considered, It is only after extensive deliberations by our Senate and realm council that we have felt that this path was our only remaining option. But please know this, the Cagilan Empire harbors no aggressive intentions towards any of the other realms of Atamara. We are not seeking a war of absolute domination and dominion. We are moving against this one opponent and this one opponent only. As always, with honor, and in service, Sir Samuel Haine Prime Minister of Cagilan Empire
Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
| Aja Liberated! | |
| March 5, 2008
After 5 days of a brutal takeover, the citizens of Aja have finally been freed of their oppressors. Women are dancing naked in the streets as news of their freedom spread. The intolerance, fanaticism and rigidity of the Serpent religion have always bred low-level resentment among ASI's outlying regions, making them open to more modern faiths. Now, they are free to embrace the beliefs Tara makes available to them. This unprecedented liberty has already increased the loyalty of half the population and promoted Tara to the surrounding regions. Aja is indeed grateful to have us here. Administrators and Government Officials are fanning out and spreading order as they go. The presence of several The Order Priests are assisting them. Still, we expect several days before control is fully ours. Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
| Enter Urpo, Duke of Aja | |
| March 5th, 2008
Urpo, the former Duke of Foda and Sponsor of the Army of Tara, has now been appointed by Dictator Lister as the new Duke of our Stronghold Region. Let all know that the people of Tara has the utmost faith in his ability to restore Aja to her former glory. Written by Jose Dela Cruz |
