"As Party Chairman Friedmann prepares for his new campaign on the trail throughout our beloved House of Rheinland we have been hard at work keeping you informed and ensuring that the voice of the Imperialists across Rheinland is heard. However during one of our investigations our sources have encountered an odd situation of what appeared to be Unioner Vessels. While that in itself is not unusual as the former Shipyard Workers of Alster and other major works of Republican are one of the strongest criminal organizations within our fair House these ones apparently operate under the banner of 'restoring the monarchy'.
It is not exactly known if they support the current claimant and political leader Joachim Friedmann, currently serving as the party leader for the Imperialist Party of Rheinland, however this has been seen as a possible concern for the Imperial Agenda across Rheinland. One IPR member who has given a statement under the promise of anonymity has stated:"
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"Archduke Friedmann is a man of Rheinland, he would not seek the support of criminals to gain power like the Bundeschuh did in their 'Popular Uprising'. It is likely these are merely citizens acting upon their Zeal and acting on their own. The IPR does not condone the use of criminal action to seize power in any way shape or form."
"While this sentiment is echoed by many within the party a small number has stated they would not be unhappy if these individuals succeed in their quest to restore the Throne, Chairman Friedmann unfortunately was unavailable for questions cited as being 'On the Trail' seeking to shore up the IPR's positions on Hamburg and New Berlin. Are these Unioners true patriots? Or are they merely using the Imperial name for their own agenda?
Time will show the colours of these individuals and what it means for Rheinland as a whole."
-The views within this article do not reflect the official stance of the Imperial Party of Rheinland but the viewpoint of a single reporter.-
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