Rheinland Imperator: Imperial News Network

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The Fall of Kyushu

By Ludwig Mannstein

"By now all of Sirius has been made aware of the trouble plaguing House Kusari. Most recently with the Republic's loss of control over the Kyushu System to the Imperial Faction of Kusari's Kogen dynasty who even now continue to struggle to reclaim their empire and throne. The fall of Planet Kyushu itself was described as 'quick' due to overwhelming support by the local population for the return of the Kusari Emperor. This support, with the aid of both Imperial Forces and Patriots of the imperial agenda, proved to be the tipping point against the Republic's hold over the planet facilities. Most State Police facilities were reported to have fallen rapidly due to overwhelming numbers and a lack of support from the Battleship Nagumo whom had been not long before driven away from Kyushu's orbit by the Imperial controlled Battleship Nagasaki.

For Kusari this represents a strong and determined will to return to traditional values and is a show of a support for the deposed monarchy whom is rapidly gaining support for it's cause across Kusari while the Republican forces attempt to regroup and plan it's counter to the Imperial assault.

Seeking to know the Imperial Party's view on the Kusari Civil War the Rheinland Imperator managed to get an interview with Archduke Friedmann, heir to the throne of Rhienland which currently stands vacant due to the abolishment of the Monarchy. "

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"The difficulties the citizens of House Kusari faces at present is staggering. Over the years the citizens of the House had seen much and shed much blood. The War for the Taus between the Kusari Empire and Kingdom of Bretonia, the Gallic Invasion which led to a large number of Kusari Imperials stranded in Bretonia whom attempted to fight off the forces of the Kingdom of Gallia with the Kusari Emperor being betrayed by men and women he thought he could trust at home.

Now war has come yet again to the good people of Kusari, it is a sad state of affairs and we can only hope that it is concluded in a short, timely manner. From what I have seen the people themselves may take it into their own hands to restore the Throne of Kusari and the Kusari Empire with whom the House of Rheinland has enjoyed a fruitful relationship with.

As for whom I and the Party are 'rooting' for in this entire sad state? I support the side who wishes to see the fewest casualties to both Military and Civilians and ensure a strong unified House. The Sirius Sector needs symbols of strength, of stability and honour. Perhaps it is the Republic. Perhaps it is the Imperials. We shall see what will happen as the campaign continues."

"That was Archduke Friedmann from the offices of the Imperial Party of Rheinland on Planet Hamburg. We hope to bring you continued coverage of this situation as it unfolds."

-The views within this article do not reflect the official stance of the Imperial Party of Rheinland but the viewpoint of a single reporter.-