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1. TRAGEDY AT BANQUET FOR CIVIL PROTECTION

CITY 18 - Last Saturday, the 16th, a tragedy befell City 18, as a banquet hosted by the Civil Workers Union for Civil Protection and the Consul went wrong.

A banquet was planned for the Civil Protection forces of City 18, as well as including the City's Consul and recognized citizens or workers. The banquet was reported as pleasant and had a very friendly environment with plentiful servings. It took a sour turn after several officers came down with food poisoning, revealing the food to have been laced with morphine in a failed poisoning attempt.

Consul Lemones reported shortly after the incident, that the perpetrators and others linked to the crime were caught. The attempted poisoning was the work of a terrorist group named the Black Coats, as well as members of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Though many have been interrogated or prosecuted, Civil Protection says that they will "continue to keep an eye out for these savages."

2. OVERWATCH STOPS ATTEMPTED COUP

CITY 22 - A coup lead by traitorous members of the Civil Workers Union and other anticitizens was put down shortly last Thursday.

The attempted coup began August 19th, with robberies from scattered Civil Protection armories. It was followed by brief occupation of the City 22 Nexus, but was shortly put down by the forces of the City 22 Overwatch.

Prosecutions and interrogations have already begun, and the city was stabilized quickly. The Consul of City 22 will be rolling out changes to city policies shortly, including, but not limited to, heightened security and a more thorough inspection of those joining the Civil Workers Union.

3. BREAKTHROUGH IN FOOD CREATION

UNIONWIDE - Universal Union scientists have discovered a new process which could fundamentally change the availability and distribution of food across the Union.

The Universal Union Agricultural Department discovered a new way to easily manufacture food. By using a mixture of Synth technology and dark energy production, it is possible to create an essentially endless amount of food from Citadels stationed across the Universal Union.

1. SHADOWMORPHS REACH ENLIGHTENMENT

UNIONWIDE - The gaseous "shadow" lifeforms of Erebus have reached the goal of transcendence considered unattainable by other members of the Universal Union.

Last Wednesday, the species known scripturally as shadowmorphs joined other species in achieving the Union's goal of advancement. Dr. Wallace Breen said, "Our Benefactors are proud to announce, as an example to all other Civilizations in the Universal Union, and our own, that the shadowmorphs of Erebus have achieved the goal of transcendence sometimes thought as an impossible goal. This should serve to quell these naysayers, to show that even beings of darkness can achieve enlightenment."

2. STORM WALLS SUCCESSFULLY DEFLECT HURRICANE

CITY 6 - After years of being ravaged by hurricanes and other tropical weather, City 6 was able to deflect a hurricane through an anti-storm customization built into the city's Smart Barrier.

The Smart Barrier's customization was able to successfully counteract the storm system and neutralize it. It was met by applause from citizens, one of which stated, "I lived in City 6 even before Our Benefactors came. It's always been ravaged by hurricanes and storms, but now we don't have to worry about that anymore."

City 6's consul, Jason Cahill, said in an official statement on-site, "I would like to thank Our Benefactors for making this possible, as well as the Civil Workers Union for assisting. Without the people who volunteer to help Our Benefactors, this wouldn't have been possible. Now, we can freely develop our city into the future without having to worry about these annual disasters."

3. ROGUE CIVIL PROTECTION OFFICER ARRESTED

CITY 21 - On Friday, a Civil Protection officer that had gone against Universal Union rules and committed a variety of unauthorized judgements as well as betraying his own Civil Protection team was arrested.

A manhunt for the rogue officer began on Tuesday, and Overwatch forces successfully located him three days later, arresting him with little incident. Consul Adams said, "Citizens, take this as evidence: The Administration does listen. If you complain, we will listen, and we will solve. We will abide by reasonable requests, or resolve your uneasiness. We do not bite! Please, do not be afraid to send your Consul a letter."

1. HIGHWAY 49 CLEARED OF RESISTANCE MEMBERS

CITY 49 - Last Wednesday, Consul Seaton was pleased to announce that the bands of the terror group 'Black Mesa North' were cleared from Highway 49.

"In the wake of the terrorist attack on public residencies last year, we increased Civil Protection operations throughout and around the city to purge ourselves of these people who would seek to bring us down. They chose to wallow in filth, and so they have become part of it. I am happy to announce the elimination of Black Mesa North from Highway 49. Operations will now turn inwards, as we attempt to purify our city."

Consul Seaton will increase Civil Protection presence within the city as she tries to expunge any further traces of this terrorist group.

2. CRACKDOWN ON RESISTANCE GROUPS

CITY 17 - In the wake of the erasure of Black Mesa North from Highway 49, other cities have followed in their path.

Consul Sokolov said in an official statement, "After Consul Seaton's success in City 49, we should all be inspired to hold ourselves to her standard, if not that of Our Benefactors. Civil Protection and Overwatch forces have been assigned to the canals and Highway 17. We will cease illegal activity such as that of Black Mesa East and reported illegal vehicles."

Other cities previously referred to as full of troublemakers have also made similar statements, calling for an end to all Resistance activities. Please check your local Civil Protection Center for further information.

3. MYSTERIOUS RACE X CREATURES DISCOVERED IN BLACK MESA REGION

CITY 1 - Our Benefactors were able to make contact with a variety of creatures temporarily dubbed Race X within the Black Mesa Research Facility region.

Some are reportedly hostile, "not unlike houndeyes or bullsquids, wild animals" but others are sentient and potentially capable of diplomacy. Our Benefactors were reminded of the Xen lifeforms, and hope that a similar agreement can be made with the Race X lifeforms. Our Benefactors promise enlightenment, advancement, and freedom.

19/05/2020

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05/05/2020

UNIONWIDE - The Universal Union has offered to repair and rebuild the many Cities of all its Worlds.

This project will begin on the calendar date of December 25th, this year, and will begin with its Priority One Worlds. It will significantly improve the state of all Cities as well as the quality of life within them. In anticipation of complaints from lower Priority Worlds, the following statement has been received from Our Benefactors: “Patience is an important trait to transcendence. While we are powerful, we cannot affect time. Your mind can affect time subjectively. Be patient.”

CITY 14 - The entertainment program which premiered today were highly viewed and polled favorably.

Those that have watched the show so far displayed enjoyment and happiness towards the show. They comment on nostalgia and the light atmosphere it creates. Danger!, the trivia show that premiered found four contestants competing on knowledge for ration or promotional prizes. In fact, the Entertainment Division has already received a large amount of citizens asking to join.

"We are sorry to say that we are not currently accepting invitations to Danger!," said Consul Zyyc, "But we are working on it. We plan to make the next season have public admission. In the meantime we hope that you enjoy our show and the other shows that will be released this week."

2. CONSUL SELECTED FOR CITY 56

CITY 56 - A new Consul has been installed for City 56.

Consul Tumaini Chakroun is now the Consul of City 56. He was previously the Consul of the Department of Beneficial Chemicals. He said in his speech on Friday, "While the former Consul Talibah achieved many great things in her time, I hope to go beyond even her. I will eliminate all crime. I will work with other cities to help spread the Positive Neurotransmitting project. Above all, I will help create a better world."

CITY 56 - The Consul of City 56 passed away of natural causes on Saturday. She was 78.

Consul Naeemah Talibah of City 56 was well known for holding the city with the least deaths annually. City 56 was praised as a center for development and a shining example of what every City should attempt to be. She founded the Universal Union Department of Beneficial Chemicals, designed to use chemistry to assist in the transcendence of humanity and many other species. Her own city is a prime example of its success. The Positive Neurotransmitting project, derived from the Instinct Advancement field. The project would block negative neurotransmitters in favor of positive ones to reinforce a positive and advancing society. Crime has dropped 71% since its installation.

A funeral will take place Tuesday, as will the installation of the new Consul.

2. FORTY-SEVEN PROSECUTED FOR FALSE WITNESS

CITY 14 - Forty-seven citizens, globally, were arrested for claiming to have knowledge that was either misleading or about nonexistent crimes.

Forty-seven citizens provided false information to their local Civil Protection teams about various crimes. They each pointed to crimes that didn’t exist, were contradictory, or the information simply did not help whatsoever in an ongoing investigation. The goal was attempting to receive bonus rations, recognizance, or other promotion. However, it has instead resulted in 47 citizens being taught proper etiquette by local Civil Protection Education groups.

Administrator Breen provided his thoughts on the matter: “The path to transcension is blocked by crimes of instinct. This is true, and indeed our Civil Protection and Overwatch teams are a great benefit, guardians of the future. The intention to mislead this path for personal benefit is shortsighted. Yes, you will survive the present, but what about the future? This myopic view is the same mistakes the world of the past made. To be obsessed with one’s present over everyone’s future? It’s illogical and self-destructive. We could not survive to see the light if we are to constantly cloud it with darkness.”

3. DISEASE ELIMINATED

CITY 14 - Our Benefactors have officially eliminated all viral diseases and bacterial diseases from Earth.

Today, Our Benefactors announce that, by a combination of the Instinct Advancement field and ration-based vaccination, all diseases that are created by viral or bacterial infection have been destroyed. In addition to creating new vaccines delivered via the rations and water, the Instinct Advancement field was used to prevent the creation of certain chemicals vital to the construction of viruses and bacteria. As such, for the first time in history, disease should reach a new low, of approximately 2% with all remaining disease being environmental or genetic.