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YC126.01.27 // ATHOUNON VI


In the heart of Qucrain, upgraded manufacturing centers are working tirelessly to build up stockpiles of military materiel. The signs of increased militarization under Taayusaka’s influence are unmistakable as these facilities contribute to the growing arsenal.

Yet, the transformation goes beyond the production lines. Qucrain’s Armed Forces are undergoing a sweeping reform prompted by recent audits that exposed widespread corruption within the ranks. Investigations revealed that officers at various levels were receiving funds from illicit sources, with many implicated connections to notorious criminal organizations, including the Guristas, the Serpentis, and the Torchbearers of Liberty.

In response to this troubling revelation, President Proulx took a bold step by enlisting the assistance of Taayusaka to conduct a comprehensive audit of Qucrain’s armed forces. The decision was justified by the President, who cited Taayusaka’s purported commitment to the well-being of the planet’s inhabitants.

The fight against corruption is not isolated to Qucrain alone. Similar audits are reportedly underway in other occupied territories, with Corporate security officers and mercenary contractors temporarily assuming control of defense responsibilities. This widespread initiative reflects a concerted effort to root out corruption and ensure the loyalty and integrity of the armed forces across the occupied regions.

Director of Public Affairs Inachi Kaparainen delivered a speech broadcast throughout the corporation’s occupied states regarding the situation:

"The systemic corruption discovered within the ranks of Qucrain’s Armed Forces, a disconcerting legacy of the previous Federal administration, has come to our attention. Taayusaka Eskeitan, as a beacon of positive transformation, expresses deep concern over the erosion of trust and accountability within our military, a fundamental institution meant to safeguard the welfare of the people.

In swift response to this revelation, and at the specific request of President Proulx, Taayusaka has initiated an exhaustive audit, which aims not only to root out criminal corruption within the armed forces but also to instigate a comprehensive reform that will reshape the very fabric of the present defense infrastructure.

Our commitment extends beyond mere rhetoric, we understand the profound responsibility that comes with overseeing these military forces. It is with this understanding that Taayusaka pledges to ensure the long-term health, stability, and effectiveness of the militaries of our client states.

As we embark on this journey of reform, we recognize the need for new leadership, leadership that embodies the values of integrity, dedication, and duty. Taayusaka will actively identify, nurture, and elevate emerging talent, ensuring that those who serve within the armed forces are not only skilled professionals but also guardians of the trust bestowed upon them by the people.

Athounon VI deserves a transparent and accountable defense force. It deserves a military that reflects the values of the citizens it is sworn to protect. Our mission is to forge a new era of stability, security, and untarnished integrity.

Taayusaka remains dedicated to collaborating with our client states to institute lasting reforms that will redefine the trajectory of Athounon VI. Together, we shall build a future where the military stands as a symbol of honor, dedication, and unwavering duty to the people in these tumultuous times."



News in Brief

  • Mass arrests reported across corporate territories as military audit unfolds

  • Firefight breaks out in rural Rafriules between garrisoned unit and corporate auditors

  • Torchbearers of Liberty claim responsibility following firebombing of automated farm

  • Taayusaka Chief Microbiologist issues warning following reports that FIO operatives were involved in ‘extensive biosampling’ within the MPHB-125A quarantine zone

  • Bellevigne Minister of Finance arrested by Federal authorities under suspicion of corruption and treason

  • Corporate representative dismisses reports of collateral damage by autonomous hunter-killer drones employed in anti-deserter operations as ‘Inflammatory propaganda perpetuated by renegade militants’

  • Extensive cryogenic containment measures employed on Federal PoWs as off-world transfers continue

  • Montaigu Entertainment’s ‘Wings of Valor: Guardians of Cieléclat’ production reportedly back on schedule, featuring an ‘exciting new narrative’

  • Noise complaints spike in Cieléclat corporate district due to extensive construction works on Taayusaka’s administrative tower

  • Serpentis drug lab raided by Storm Wind Strikeforce mercenaries, seizing millions in illicit funds

  • Corporate warclone units suspend operations to participate in off-world wargames

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