RNN: Rokkenjima News Report Episode 31

[Eva-Beatrice]

Ohayōgozaimasu! Welcome to episode 31 of the Rokkenjima News Report here on RNN! I'm your host, Clair Vaux Bernardus. If you don't know what this is, it's a news show where I sit down and tell you all there is to know about what goes on in Rokkenjima. Twelve episodes after the last one aired on Orbis, RNN is finally back! We're in our new studio located here in Tokyo, and we're certainly enjoying every minute of it. So, without further ado, broadcasting to both Orbis and Meta, let's get right into it!

The Rokkenjima Territory Stabilization Program has added yet another city to its list of acquisitions. On Monday, December 19, 2016, the Dutch East Indies Company agreed to relinquish control of the former American capital of Washington D.C. to Rokkenjima. Unlike previous deals of similar nature, the establishment of relations between the two involved parties did not occur. Instead, the Dutch East Indies Company was permitted to open an embassy in Rokkenjima's Orbis capital of Tokyo, with Rokkenjima ceasing all negotiations to acquire the state of New York from the DEIC. The city has since been stabilized by Rokkenjima's law enforcement, with the Rokkenjima Armed Forces acting as border security. It is unknown if Rokkenjima will attempt to connect D.C. with the state of Pennsylvania, but many think the possibility is highly likely considering the large amount of military forces present in the region.

Construction of a new "mega-city" has been confirmed by the Witch Council to begin in January of 2017. The city will be located in southeastern Hokkaido, and is expected to rival several major cities in Eastern Asia in terms of size and technological advancement. The city is expected to create a drastic increase in tourism, which is already incredibly high due to Rokkenjima's recent territorial expansion. The city is also set to become a major trading hub, with it being one of many stops included in the Great Northern Trade Route with the Federation of Alexiamia and Sweden. Currently, nothing else is known about the upcoming city. RNN will keep you posted as more information becomes available.

Several polls recording the public's opinion on certain topics have come out recently. Some topics include what countries Rokkenjima's citizens consider to be the most powerful on Orbis, approval ratings of several of Rokkenjima's allies, and countries that citizens believe will not last till the end of 2017. Here are the results.

Most powerful countries:

1. Rokkenjima
2. The Republic of the Meta Board
3. The Holy Britannian Empire
4. The Federation of Alexiamia and Sweden
5. Caledonia
6. Impérial Empire du France
7. The Republic of Exodus
8. Nova Scotia
9. Thundera
10. Resvernas

Approval ratings of allies:

The Republic of the Meta Board - 91% view positively, 9% view negatively
The Holy Britannian Empire - 85% view positively, 15% view negatively
The Republic of Exodus - 77% view positively, 23% view negatively
The Kingdom of Wintery - 74% view positively, 26% view negatively
Impérial Empire du France - 36% view positively, 64% view negatively
The Federation of Alexiamia and Sweden - 22% view positively, 78% view negatively

Countries that won't last till the end of 2017:

1. Colony of Los Angeles
2. Meripez
3. The Dutch East Indies Company
4. Republic of Goand
5. Kerthcandet
6. Nestingland
7. Windhelm
8. Stanistan
9. The Second Empire
10. Ruhr

Now for our final story of the day. Several major cities in Rokkenjima have been fully decorated for Christmas, as well as making preparations for New Year's. Cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. have been decorated the most, and are expected to hold among the largest New Year's celebrations in the world. If you have nowhere to be on Christmas or New Year's, and are able to travel to Rokkenjima, you certainly won't leave disappointed.

Tokyo illuminated at night with Tokyo Tower in the background

 

Washington D.C.'s Christmas Tree with the White House in the background

That is all for this Rokkenjima News Report here on RNN! Until next time, from all of us here at RNN, happy holidays!

Edited August 7, 2018 by Eva-Beatrice

[Kamea Arano]

My wife, she is probably the best news reporter on Orbis. I love it 

 

- Solaris

Edited December 23, 2016 by Featherine

[Amaryllis]

Hmm, 74% approval rating. Good, good. Anyway, interesting read and we love how Rokenjima is getting into the festive mood.

[fistofdoom]

The Oaken Empire sends giant candy canes which are definitely not lamp posts.

[Wolfie]

"Impérial Empire du France – 36% view positively, 64% view negatively"

 

Sends Wine and Cheese, 

 

We are happy to see to see the new Changes in Rokkenjima, and hope for a more favorable view of France in the future 

 

   - Amassador Princess Selestia. 

[Eva-Beatrice]

-snip-

The Witch Council thanks France for the gift, and reminds them that the views of the citizens aren't necessarily the views of the Council.

[Lelouch Vi Britannia]

With these new changes in Tokyo, Britannia has predicted a massive tourist influx into Tokyo and surrounding areas.

It would seem a few nations are preparing for this very festive time.