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[3man75]

"Outside that door is a squad of 4 fully armed soldiers. They have, by this point, been ordered to arrest you. You walk out that door, you end up face down before you can blink. You don't walk out that door, they take it down with... The squad leader wasn't clear, either a battering ram or plastic. Anyway, how dignified can you look, face down in the lobby?"

He whispers into the headset he's wearing.

"Time to return those favors, boys. I was never here."

"I'll take my chances with the law. I wonder what they'll do when they find out YOU snuck in a gun inside the assembly John."

*Raul leaves and makes for the exit of the building. He wonders how far he can make it before the guards hold him up*

((If guards come ask them to just put on the cuffs and let him walk.}}

[Playergamer]

"They won't. Goodbye, Raul. You won't make it two feet."

As soon as Raul leaves the room, John crumples up the fake, plastic gun.

"He didn't call my bluff. That was close."

The guards outside, all men who, for one reason or another, all owe John a favor. grab Raul. One of them walks inside to check on John, while the others escort Raul out of the building. He hands him the fake gun.

"Please get this out of the building, Bill."

[3man75]

Raul walks off and has high grade assault riffles lasering him in a lobby.

"I give up."

As the gaurds cuff him and walk him out they comment on the disapointment that fellow milatarist like Raul and John coudn't seem eye to eye. 20% of the assembly would have gone a long way.

"Don't worry gents, i still have a strong will to see through this all with John but keep your eye on the Torri she is without knowing the real enemy and the most dangerous."

He is put in a van and taken back to his house on the outskirts of town for house arrest but is later cleared due to hi connections. A phone rings with his worried mother but he assures he's fine and things will get better.

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Raul decides to look for news on the opinion polls on how people felt about the Assembly brawl.

"Interesting..an internal war. A war i never fought and may lose..delicious challenges from hell itself."

[Taricus]

Sven re-enters the assembly chamber once Raul is removed, taking a seat back at his former position.

"Now that distraction is removed, I assume we can continue?"

[Playergamer]

"Yes."

(Accidental emoticion! Superhero!)

[thobal]

"I move to fine Assemblyman De Toss 10 credits for breaching decorum."

Action:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Signals his band of thugs to make noise on the slums calling De Toss an overprivileged brat who beats women.

Additionally, we should enhance penalties for domestic violence. We must protect the weakest of our society from those given too much power by fate. Afterall, if we cannot protect the weakest amongst us, how can we expect to defend out great land? The money we fine De Toss should be placed in a fund to help the victims of domestic violence.

[kaian-a-coel]

"I... Must say that I am quite shocked by what just happened. I agree to the fine of 10 credits for phisically assaulting a fellow congressman. I also propose to issue a warning to John for menacing Raul with a (fake?) firearm. This is a matter to be handled by security. Speaking of which, security here appears to be dreadfully incompetent. I don't think it would be too difficult to change that for the next meeting."

"So, do we vote that budget or not?"

[Playergamer]

"Warning received. Although, technically, I just pointed a piece of plastic at the man and started bluffing. I never said I would do anything. Let's vote."

[TCM]

"While we all want to get some justice for Mr. Toss's actions, me especially, he is still a member of this nation and  has a right to trial like any other citizen. I think the courts should handle his sentence, not us since we're a Legislative body, not a Judicial one. Our Supreme Court seems to be the right place to judge acts of violence in the assembly.

So, who would like to submit their budget plan for a vote first?"

Additionally, we should enhance penalties for domestic violence. We must protect the weakest of our society from those given too much power by fate. Afterall, if we cannot protect the weakest amongst us, how can we expect to defend out great land? The money we fine De Toss should be placed in a fund to help the victims of domestic violence.

"I second this motion." Torri says this rubbing her face.

Spoiler: Proposal: Anti-Domestic Violence Act (click to show/hide)

Anti-Domestic Violence Act: Sentences and penalties for convicted felons of domestic abuse and/or violence become harsher."

"In light of today's incidents, I'd also like to propose an act for our protection as an assembly."

Spoiler: Proposal: Assembly Security (click to show/hide)

Assembly Security: Five National Guards are to watch over the assembly every time it comes into session.

[3man75]

*while looking at trending polls and incoming news feed in the house of de toss*

"oh yeah? I'll show you.."

*Raul grabs a phone and calls his old General staff for a favor*

"Gentleman, i want those Guards at the assembly switched out for something more home team oriented. capiche?"

*Raul gets loyal army goons from his service days to replace the incompetent security.*

[Playergamer]

Meanwhile...

"Bill, I want at least two of your guys in every squad at the assembly."

[thobal]

I object to the notion that we must turn this building into an armed camp just because a member had a temper tantrum. I think we have real issues facing us. I'd like to attach a proposal to immediately spend 75 credits to investigate the cost of repairs on the damaged Eden station in Tarmavsol. However, I believe we are getting ahead of ourselves. I believe that it is important that we elect a leader at once. Not a national executive, of course. Merely a parliamentary leader who can call for votes and decide when something will be passed or acted upon.

Additionally, I must put forward my objections to the monstrous plans that have been forwarded to steal children from poor families and turn them into military slaves. If there is indeed such a problem of unwanted children, then surely we can find a way forward that doesn't turn them into brutes. Perhaps we could allocate a modest sum towards community involvement programs. I personally communicate with some regularity with community organizations and would be happy to assist with anything like this.

Additionally, I think a pressing matter is expansion of our mines. With the recent weather issues it's vital that we have the resources to feed our lands. Would it be possible for Chairman Mikhaelovitsch to look into this matter and report on what the costs might be?

[10ebbor10]

Spoiler: Grand list of proposals (click to show/hide)

Budget Plans:
        1) None (Budget matters as they come up)
        2) Defense through Industry and Innovation (40% Military, 30% Science, 30% Industry)
        3) Progress through Science (50% Science, 40% Industry, 10% Military)
        4) Aiding the People (40% Social, 25% Science and Industry, 10% Military)
        5) Yet another Budget Plan  (35% Research and Education 25% on Industry and Economy, 25%Social Services, and 15% Military)

Acts
1) The Eden Project ((Direct Scientific efforts to investigate the possibility of repairing or replacing Eden Stations ))
2) Mineral Wealth Act ((To embark upon a program to unlock Mineral riches in Tarmavsol))
3) Exploration Program ((To send out surveyors to seek out lands that could be recovered))
4) New warrior Initiative ((To direct unwanted children to a government sponsored Military upbringing))
5) Domestic Peace program ((To increase punishments for domestic violence)) 

Internal affairs
1) Penalize Assemblyman De Toss 10 credits
2) Assembly Security Act: 5 National Guard members watch over sessions

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Map to be added

Spoiler: Voting (click to show/hide)

PM me your votes.

Preferably in the format of:
Name proposal : Yes/No/Abstain
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It's extremely guard to filter out actual actions and normal talk. Please make sure that acts are clearly marked, preferably summarized at the bottom of your post in a small spoiler.

[thobal]

I would like to speak in favor of the "Yet Another Budget Plan." I believe it strikes a fine compromise. I would like to see some more detailed accounting before I vote on a budget proposal however.

[10ebbor10]

January 2123

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

        1) None (Budget matters as they come up) 
        2) Defense through Industry and Innovation (40% Military, 30% Science, 30% Industry) 20% Aye, 60% Nay, 20% abstained.
        3) Progress through Science (50% Science, 40% Industry, 10% Military) 40% Aye, 40% Nay, 20% abstained
        4) Aiding the People (40% Social, 25% Science and Industry, 10% Military) 20% Aye, 60% Nay, 20% abstained
        5) Yet another Budget Plan  (35% Research and Education 25% on Industry and Economy, 25%Social Services, and 15% Military) 20% Aye, 60% Nay, 20% abstained

Acts
1) The Eden Project 70% Aye, 10% Nay, 20% abstained
2) Mineral Wealth Act 60% Aye, 20% Nay, 20% abstained
3) Exploration Program 60% Aye, 20% Nay, 20% abstained
4) New warrior Initiative 40% Aye, 60% Nay, 20% abstained
5) Domestic Peace program 50% Aye, 20% Nay, 30% abstained

Internal affairs
1) Penalize Assemblyman De Toss 10 credits 40% Aye, 20% Nay, 40% abstained
2) Assembly Security Act: 5 National Guard members watch over sessions 40% Aye, 20% Nay, 40% abstained

With the previous session ending prematurely due to a small incident, the Assembly convened again later that day to vote. Still highly divided, the assembly did not manage to reach a unified vision for the year's budget, and as such for now everything happens on a project by project basis.

With research into the repair of the Eden Station rapidly progressing, surveyor's have been commissioned to explore the wastes to the North of Tarmavsol. While these lands technically belong to the Northern Dominion, it's grip on these regions has heavily deteriorated due to it's continuing war to the East. Bandits roam the wastes, and what little Dominion forces remain have taken to terrorize the local populace to sustain themselves. An intervention could be justified, and the land could be annexed.

Meanwhile, the strong governement support under the Mineral Wealth act has allowed the Mining Industry to rapidly expand, freeing up new lands and deposits for it to exploit. However, it must be noted that these deposits, while substantial, are not very rich, and that the Tarmavsolian Mining Industry is not known for it's efficiency.

Refugees from the United Federation are crossing the border on mass. They speak of failed harvests, deadly rain and widespread famine. Early estimates suggest the population stream could number as many as hundred of thousand people.

Issues
 Refugees
 Restoring Order to the Northern Wastes
 Research and Industry

Spoiler: Economic overview (click to show/hide)

Food:
  - Produced: 140
  - Eaten: 98

Treasury:
  - Income: 2110 +10 credits
  - Expenses: 1500
         - Eden Project: 500
         - Mineral Wealth Progral: 500
         - Exploration Program: 500
 - Total: 620 ((Added to treasury => 5620))

Resources:
  - Income: 5
  - Used: 20
      - Eden Project : 10
      - Exploration program : 10     
   -Total: -15 (Subtracted from reserves)

Spoiler: Research Projects (click to show/hide)

- Eden Program  : [116/200]
- Nothing :

Spoiler: The Democratic People's Republic of Tarmavsol (click to show/hide)

Treasury: 5620 credits
Resources: 85

The Capital:
Population: 3 000 000/ 3 000 000 [30 pop units]

Buildings :
    - Great University
    - Manufactory Complex
    - The Assembly
    - Aerodrome

Tiles:
    - 10 Luxury accomodations
    - 10 Modern Apartment buildings
    - 20 Apartment buildings
    - 10 Old Apartment buildings
    - 10 Slums

Eastern Tarmavsol
Population: 2 700 000/ 2 695 000 [27 pop units]
Tiles:
    - 250 Farmland
    - 150 Wilds
    - 100 Mines
Buildings
   - Eden Substation [Damaged] [Non-functional]

Western Tarmavsol
Population: 4 100 000/ 4 100 000 [41 pop units]

Tiles:
    - 400 Farmland
    - 100 Wilds
Buildings:
   - Eden Substation

The Assembly:
Total members : 200
- 98 Directly elected representatives + 12 for the Capital
- 20 Representatives from Tarmavsol's military
- 20 Representatives from Major Industries and other economic activities
- 20 of Tarmavsol's top experts [Meritocratically Elected]
- 30 Positions awarded to Tarmavsol's elite [awarded For life]
Support: Same as last turn. Next turn carries the first modifiers.

Military:
Supply: 20/33.5 (Provided no miscalculations occurred)

Capital
5 Regulars
   - HP:  3/3
   - Atk: 1
   - Def: 1
2 Aerial Strike Squadron
   - HP: 4/4
      - Tempest Missile
      - Cannon
   - Def: 2
   - Traits: Flying
2 Main battle tanks
   - HP:  8/8
   - Atk: 4
   - Def: 4

1 Devastator Combat Walker
   - HP:  16/16
   - Atk: 4
   - Def: 6
   - Trait: Legacy Equipment

Eastern Tarmavsol
3 Militia [HP: 2/2 At:1 Def:1]
   - HP:  2/2
   - Atk: 1
   - Def: 1
2 Regulars [HP: 3/3 At:1 Def:1]
   - HP:  3/3
   - Atk: 1
   - Def: 1

Western Tarmavsol
3 Militia [HP: 3/3 At:1 Def:1]
   - HP:  2/32
   - Atk: 1
   - Def: 1
2 Regulars [HP: 3/3 At:1 Def:1]
   - HP:  3/3
   - Atk: 1
   - Def: 1

Spoiler: Players (click to show/hide)

Assembly member: Raul De Toss
Appearance: A young man in his mid-twenties with Black hair and Black eyes. He's of a very skinny build and always chooses to wear Black gloves whenever he can.
Bio: Raul De Toss went through education to follow the footsteps of his families legendary military history. Just about every generation one son would join the Military usually as officers through the Army Science/Leadership courses at the Great university. After 4-years he was commissioned to be a 2nd lieutenant and rose through the ranks to become a Captain in the army working with communications and counter intelligence warrior in posts East and West of Tarmavsol. One day his fathers old friend summoned him to inform him of his new duty in the assembly and was told to "do us proud Captain". Raul wonders if this is a position the Army opened up to keep their interest alive or if his loving father wants him to start a new legacy in the family. He is rumored to have a low self-esteem despite his ambition and wants for greatness, should he have it he does a good job of keeping it looking like a rumour.
Supports: 10%
As a Captain the Army Raul enjoys a lot of patriotic and Veteran applause. He also has warm feelings from conservatives and family figures who see the guantly man fight hard for his country and for betterment of all of their lives.
Traits: Military education
Assets: 190 credits

Character Name: Sven Wiel Schwarer
Appearance: A rather fit man in his mid thirties. Usually dressed in wear appropriate for both everyday use and formal settings. Standing at approximately 175cms, Sven is not an imposing figure. His rather dark skin and black hair works well together, one accentuating the other. His hair is kept short, and well-maintained.

Biography: As one of the assemblymen and a rather influential speaker at that, Sven leads a political movement aiming primarily for a stronger government, in which he prefers campaigning on a grass-roots level. Having studied at the grand university for a number of years, Sven has earned a not-insignificant number of degrees from the institution. In the public view, Sven does tend to play his accomplishments, being rather boisterous about them, though while he is rather immodest about his achievements, that he is quite honest about what he does, and does admit that he is a "Larger than life" figure due to circumstances.
Support: 10%

Traits: [Note to self, add something here]

Assets: 200 credits

Character Name: Chairman Arseni Mikhaelovitsch
Appearance and Biography: A Man of huge stature, looking suprisingly  fresh for his age of seventy. Arseni is the Chairman of the Union of Tarmavsol Mining and Factory Workers. Once himself a lowly worker of the Mines he has risen to the top and now not only owns a huge part of the stocks in the mines and the Grand Manufactory Complex but also holds great sway with the common workers who  see in him the symbol of the workers union. Arseni himself is a selfish and greedy man, abusing his position to gain leverage in the Assembly and increasing his own power. Despite his ruthless powergambles and the bad position the workers are in they still are loyal to him for some reason.
Support: 10%
Traits:
Assets: 500 credits

Character Name: Alfred Hill

Appearance and Biography: A slight man with a piercing eyes. Average height. Black hair. His father was a government clerk of no importance. War veteran who never rose past the rank of Corporal but was decorated for bravery on two occasions. After the war he attempted to overthrow the republic because he felt the government had abandoned the veterans. The coup was quickly put down by a few dozen lightly armed police. Hill's brief imprisonment was spent writing a book in which he detailed his vision of a bright future for the republic. He currently supports himself by giving speeches to other malcontents. He is obsessed with the occult.

Support: 10%
Popular amongst many war veterans and the urban poor. He has a band of thugs and rabble-rousers that put on marches and intimidate and harass those who don't join his fledgling political party.

Traits: Revolutionary

Assets: 1* Armed thugs [Same stats as militia, disbands randomly]

Character Name: Daniel Athen-Thorough

Appearance and Biography: A physicist and professor with a brilliant carreer, Daniel turned to politics to further the agenda of his fellow scientists (which are almost entirely reduced to "more budget to science! And education!". Daniel is the resident defender of costly, practically useless projects that could wield invaluable scientific results. Appears somewhat unkept, as he values intellectuality over superficiality of appearances in debate, to the point of disregarding the latter.

Support: 10%
People advocating for progress and education are almost always behind Daniel. Other people's support vary wildly depending on whether or not the scientific project asking for funding would further their own agenda. Militaries are happy to sign huge checks Daniel is handing them if they see potential for new toys for example. Industrial lobbies, on the other hand, will try to take down anything that would threaten their market position.

Traits: Scientist

Assets: 200 credits

Character Name: Torri Walker
Appearance: A woman of 5'6 height, possessing a thick build. Her orange-red hair has been cut to neck length. Her eyes are hazel, her skin tan like the beach on a cold, cloudy day.
Biography: Torri was born into an industrial working class family with seven other siblings. She used school as a method to ascend class and status, managing to graduate a chief university cum de laude. She used her degree to pursue the field of Social Sciences, focusing on tolerance and welfare for the poor. These jobs eventually allowed her to enter into the field of politics, where she gradually worked her way up the totem pole. An attempted assassination attempt by a reactionary paramilitary situation did not kill her, but only made her a living icon of her struggle, and actually made her a more popular candidate.
Support: 10%
Torri's positions and what she represents makes her popular among various groups: Leftists, Liberals, Some Moderates, Ethnic and Religious Minorities, Feminists, Homosexuals, Intellectuals, and the Working/Lower Classes. Of course, anyone opposed to these groups would be opposed to her as well.

Traits:
Voice of the Oppressed

Assets: 200 credits

Character Name: John Doe
Appearance: An unsuspecting, 5'6 man, with blond hair and brown eyes, about 34 years old. He seems to blend into the crowd, almost unconsciously.
Biography: John, if that's really his name, lived a tough life. He was orphaned at a young age during a terrorist attack, and brought up by soldiers. He joined the army the day he was old enough, and moved through the ranks, eventually being picked up by a Spec Ops team. He was eventually discharged after taking two bursts of fire in the left leg during a raid.
Support: 10%
John believes that the men he worked with and for are heroes, and that they deserve everything we can give them. He represents: Military, Military families, and, to a limited extent, Weapons Manufacturers.

Traits:
Ex Spec Ops
Leg would

Assets: 200 credits

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