Imperial Times 1/4/34 "NOVUS STRANGLEHOLD ON FARULAIN"

NOVUS STRANGLEHOLD ON FARULIAN

By: Gerhard Jo

Since the end of the 2nd Fraulin Civil War, Novus has maintained forces within Fraulin’s borders. On top of demilitarization, this occupation was defined in the terms of surrender as war reparations. It was originally seen as light forces to stay in south Fraulin and essentially go “don’t start trouble”. But as of late it has been seen as more of a full occupation force. I.E, turn Fraulin into nothing more than a state of Novus itself.

 

Imperial ships of both a diplomatic and trade nature have been denied access to Fraulin shores. Not only is denial of trade not in the terms of surrender set out by the Northern Alliance, but it strips the Empire of her right to trade as well as Fraulins.

 

Fraulin tried to get around this occupation of her waters by purchasing a large Island from the Confederacy of all people. Novus of course attempted to stop the legal exchange of goods and property, and when it went through Novus quickly sent warships to the island. So far no shots have been fired, but it seems only a matter of time.

President Lowe has yet to comment on the issue.