Royalistes Sue For Peace

War At An End

Acadière, Îles Jontadains - The Jontadain Civil War has come to an end this evening, as Démocratique forces have accepted cease fires and issued terms to their rivals. An air of calm covers the country for the first time in two years, as fighting subsides across the country.

Faced with a renewed Démocratique offensive, supported by the Jageran First and Second Armies, Roland Tadoux, self proclaimed King Roland XXXII and leader of the Royaliste forces, sued for peace from the overwhelming force of the attacking armies. The Démocratiques demanded an unconditional surrender, which they then received. The cease fire appears to have been accepted by all Royaliste troops. As of press time, Démocratique and Jageran forces are moving to occupy all formerly hostile areas.

The surrender comes on the heels of a cease fire signed with the Communiste rebels. Negotiations had been entered by the Jageran Military Government on June 17, and an official agreement reached June 21. Under the terms of this cease fire, Communiste forces retain political control over the province of Lamontagne until a more permanent arrangement can be reached. Due to the remaining strength of the Communistes, an unconditional surrender was not on the table.

Agreements have also been reached with the Eeyo'Uch peoples of Eastern Jonquiere-Tadoussac. These groups had taken control of their traditional territories partway into the conflict, and continued to hold them despite attempts to overpower them. A similar arrangement has been made as with the Communistes, again with the provision that the current treaty is temporary.

No word at this point as to whether Jageran forces will withdraw from Jontadain soil any time soon. Several commentators believe the new Jontadain officials will need to show strength to stop Jonquiere-Tadoussac from becoming a Jageran military outpost, like the nominally independent country of Njordheim.

Jageran/Démocratique Forces Begin Final Push Against Royalistes

Cease Fire Reached With Communiste Forces

From the "Commonwealth Star"

Acadière, Îles Jontadains - Elements of the Jageran Ground Force stationed in Jonquiere-Tadoussac, along with their Démocratique allies, are beginning a major push, aimed at destroying the last bases of power for the Royaliste rebels of the country. This would bring the war within tangible distance of its end, as the Royalistes have been the main opposing force in this stage of the conflict.

According to Generalmajor Heiström, commander of the Jageran First Army, the attacks are aimed into the heart of remaining Royaliste territory, with a goal of no less than forcing a surrender of the rebel forces or destroying them in the process. Elements from the First and Second Armies, along with the Jontada Major Air Command, are to participate in the assault, aiming at the Royaliste headquarters of Île-de-Loup. "At the least, we can cut them in half," states Generalmajor Heiström.

In related news, the Jageran/Démocratique command has entered negotiations with the Communiste forces for a cease fire. There is no word yet on whether this will be accepted. Reports indicate the Communistes want control of at least one province, and autonomy to govern it almost as an independent protectorate.

Talks have also been entered with the indigenous Eeyo'Uch peoples residing in the east of the country. They had occupied the areas at the outbreak of the latest stage of the war, and are pressing for autonomous government in the area. Reports indicate the Jageran forces are amenable to this, but no word yet if the Démocratiques will accept it, and no official word has been given.