Tara Times
The Tara Times | ||
Price: ONE GOLD PIECE | Editor: Peter Kolak | Date of Issue: April 26th, 2006 |
Atblane Joins Tara | |
May 1st, 2006
News spread quickly that Atblane, after only 3 days, surrendered to Taran and Darkan Forces massed in Atblane. The local residents are in pretty good spirits despite Tara's necessary need to do a Brutal Takeover. Although, Tara is hated in Atblane, it won't be long until they realize taking baths and behaving like gentlemen is a much healthier life style. "I was in City Hall to witness the surrender and signing of the papers. The governor their, is rather smart to have yielded so quickly. As he knew no help would come anytime soon." Achilles was quoted as saying. "We are nearly complete in our mission, the ball is in Shamus' court now. If he shall want peace, we shall see." |
New Rules Govern Tara | |
April 26th, 2006
The rules of war have been changed. Now, when any nation takes land from another, it will be recognized as "claimed" or "under claim". And until the two nations sign into peace, it will remain that way. The issue is, one can not appoint a Regional Lord to govern the people, thereby making it more difficult to keep under our control. Further more, without the Regional Lord, peasants are less likely to pay the taxes owed to the claiming nation. No recruitment centers may be built, or any other building for that matter. |
Meldeen Recaptured, again | |
April 26th, 2006
A couple of days ago, Tara recaptured Meldeen, under a brutal takeover. It was necessary in order to bring the region under our control. The peasants were none too happy with the brutality, and under the new rules of war, Tara is only permitted to lay claim to Meldeen. "Meldeen was given to Redspan in exchange for peace some time back, however, the vile dogs betrayed Tara's trust and therefore, Tara plans to take it back. I am sorry it has come to this, but Redspan refuses to accept blaim for their treachury.", Achilles was quoted as saying. "Our next steps should be a bit easier given the amount of loss suffered by our enemies." |
Welcome New Troopleaders | |
April 26th, 2006
Tara's influx of immigrants looking to join the great nation of Tara has declined a bit over the past few weeks. Still, Tara has received several new Troop Leaders who've shown their eagerness to fight and follow orders. Achilles wishes to welcome the new troop leaders, and appologizes for their getting thrown in the fire rather quickly. |
Is Redspan really hated? | |
April 26th, 2006
Shamus called on Achilles to stop the war because of his hatred. The Redspan revealer says Achilles hates Redspan. Is this all true? This report dove into the mind of Achilles himself to find out the source for this so called, hatred. (R) Reporter - Achilles, there are rumors that you "hate" Redspan, is this true?
(R) - How can you say that? Serving the will of the people would be to bring peace, would it not?
(R) - So what about hatered, it is widely felt you hate Redspan?
(R) - Do you plan on being merciful to Redspan?
(R) - What of Abington and Carelia, did they not also plan to attack you?
(R) - Is there anything you'd like to say to Redspan or her Troop Leaders?
Achilles was unable to continue the interview, as he recieved orders from his General to return to Foda, he excused himself and promptly left. |
Carelia / ASI Declare War | |
April 26th, 2006
The Allied Nations of Tara, Cagilan Empire and Darka have all moved back to refit for upcoming battles. Carelia and Ash Sea Islands have been given permission to cross Taran lands to conduct their own war as of late. Carelia will be focusing on ASI and ASI in turn will be focusing on Carelia. It will be interesting to see whom will prevail. |
An Interview with Shamus of Redspan | |
April 27th, 2006
I got to sit down with Shamus of Redspan. He was a gentle enough fellow, soft spoken, but determined. He didn't mince words, and he didn't soften his tongue for effect. Here's what he had to say to me: Interview (R) Reporter-What are your true feelings about Achilles?
(R) - What are your true feelings about Tara?
(R) - Would you ever fight against Abington to gain peace with Tara?
(R) - Tell me, why doesn't Redspan surrender like Tara did when she was surrounded and out gunned? She was able to come back later on to victory.
(R) - Do you feel Tara is justified in her actions on a pre-emptive strike against 3 countries who planned an attack?
(R) - Do you feel a country should be allowed to plan an attack, then the ruler step down, and the country bears no responsibility for the actions, even if it cost another country a great deal?
(R) - Do you have anything to say to Taran's?
(R) - Any last comments?
This reporter has to say, I appreciate the candor and Shamus's heartfelt answers to very tough quetsions. |