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In this section, we reprint some documents which are most relevant for Fenizic history, politics, and development in general.
Note: Feniz was called Phoenicia until 27 April 300.
| SULTANATE OF
PHOENICIA Foreign Department |
Phoenix Town, 27 Feb 300 |
Welcome to the provisional homepage of our beloved country, Ir-Sultan Id-Feniz! (The Sultanate Of Phoenicia). We greet you with our traditional greeting, "Salem-Alejkum - Peace be with you - Friede sei mit Euch" on behalf of His Royal Majesty the Sultan W'Infri-Ed and Her Royal Majety the First Lady Of The Harem B'Ih-Uncah. A short introduction to our recent history: At the time when the great oil field near Abqaiq was detected, the chief of the Hammar tribe, Sheik W'Infri-Ed, was finally elected by the gathered chiefs to renew the state of Phoenicia. What will the future bring? The first men of the new Phoenicia,
will play their important roles and lead the nation to new horizons, while scientists are searching after the true history, drawing maps and searching for even more oil. This development will be a peaceful one, and the country remain eternally neutral. This does not prohibit the building of Armed Forces. Problems are foreseen with the neighbouring country to the south, Hochlandia, which seems to be a virtual vacuum which could attract hostile elements. The eyes of the Department of Defence and of the Foreign Department will rest on this teritory with distrust. |
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CNN: Your Highness, rumours have
it that the new government tramples upon tradition and history
likewise, that it is imperialistic by character and ridiculous
regarding behaviour...
THE PRESIDENT: I know these rumours; we all who took
responsibility know them, and in some way even expected them. If
you seize the power in a country you make enemies. Peolple should
ask themselves whether these incriminations can contain truth or
if they weren't more likely to be mere eruptions of a terrible
madness against those who show them the mirror.
CNN: What do you mean by this, mirror?
P.: We are basicly a movement of the people, even if it is led by
their traditional leaders, a movement, though, against a ruler
who suppressed or ignored the people, whatever was more
convenient for him. This former ruler, the self-appointed King
Sabin of Scorpio was at all times looked upon by the people as a
stranger and usurper. He had, of course, his subtle methods of
hiding his actions, as you can see fom the total ignorance of the
Vexillium public about these facts.
When he disappeared, we felt bound to protect the people against
new usurpers, and we had to take over the necessary power. The
same may be true for Hochlandia, for instance. If their people
don't take their opportunity, it might well be us who do it for
them - for their own and for our security likewise.
CNN: This is what has been brandmarked as imperialism...
P.: (rising his voice, calming down again while speaking) You are
constantly using an insulting and defaming term. Phoenicia is a
peaceful and eternally neutral country, and its only wish is that
every country on this planet should be like this. In our mind,
this is the contrary of what you and our enemies are alleging.
CNN: (blushing, at a low voice) Certainly, your Highness. (At a
firm voice again) But the tradition...
P.: Young man! What do you know about tradition? Is it what you
see in the street or on the market place? Can tradition be
imposed on a coutry by force? No! Tradition is something which
rests deep in the soul of the people. It may be suppressed, but
never can be extinguished. What I want to say, if you go out
today and see things - or hear names - which you never have heard
or seen before, this does not mean that we, the new leaders, have
eliminated traditions, but on the contrary, we brought them up
again from the hearts of the people.
This people is straightforward, intelligent, religious and -
maybe therefore - peaceful. They are simple people struggling
against the adversities of nature out there in the desert; we who
form the new leadership are all coming from there - hence our
traditional names which, too, have been suppressed by the former
rulers! Can you imagine how we felt when our names were wrenched
from us?
CNN: No... It must be like being stripped of your personality...
P.: Quite so! We were not allowed to be ourselves... Okay, this
time is gone, and our duty is to prevent it from coming back.
And when we now have been endowed with a great and invaluable
gift, the enormous petroleum reserves, for which we ought to be
thankful to Moun, our God - who, as we believe, is nobody else
than your Cruis, by the way -, we take this as a sign from Heaven
that we have to carry on, that we are on the right way. (smiling)
Even if we don't know much about ways, out there in the eternal
sands!
CNN: Your Highness, can you tell me something about what we have
to expect in the future, from your government?
P.: Administration! We have only one governor: Our beloved
Sultan. - In the first line, we have to maintain the security and
inviolability of the country and its borders. We need a border
control force, for the establishment of which we seek assitance
from nations with an appropriate military experience. For this to
accomplish, we must establish international relations, join
multinational bodies, and conclude the necessary treaties. At the
same time, we have to develop an industry for the exploration,
production, processing and marketing of the petroleum. We shall
set up an information campaign, focussed on using the most
advanced technologies, that is to say Internet. We shall promote
tourism, at least or better say at first in the coastal region.
We hope to reach and finally surpass Nova Luxa standards. Yes, a
lot has to be done (he continues on the verge of tears) to raise
our country from what has been left by a hostile rulership, but
our dear homeland is worth every effort.
CNN: Your Highness, thank you for this interview.
Phoenixtown, 8 April 300
The Sultan's Lifeguards Company stood with sabres blinking in the
bright sun as the Royal Zartanian Task Force "Raptor"
entered the anchorage in front of the city. A crowd of school
children waving flags and rejoicing, waited at the barricade
which enclosed the landing place where the commander of the task
force, Flag Captain Jennifer du Malion, was expected to land with
her helicopter, bringing with her a staff of military experts
whose duty would be to arrange for the provisional defence of our
country while our own forces were built up.
When the helicopter finally arrived, it was difficult to say
whether the aircraft or the crowd shouting hails at the soldiers
was the louder one. As Flag Captain Jennifer du Malion left the
helicopter, the guards saluted and a band of questionable origin
but even more effort played the hymns of Eastern Zartania and
those of Phoenicia. Yes, for the first time ever, the new anthem
of our land was to be heard with its two melodies, one from the
eastern tribes and one from the western, one more soul-stirring
than the other. The assembled people was, of course, able to sing
to the eastern melody only.
After this, the President of the Administrative Body, Aga I'd
Doo-Itt, took the floor and held a speech thanking our Zartanian
friends, with whose help we shall enjoy freedom and security. The
petroleum will give us the means to build our future own armed
forces with the help of the experienced Zartanian armed forces.
Then he shook hands with the Flag captain and her staff and led
them to the car convoy who drove them to the Sultan's palace in
the Old Town of Phoenixtown.
taken by an Altlandic reporter on 22 April 300 (courtesy of George V. Simmons)
The Caliph of all Faithful
Phoenixtown, 27 April 300
PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD THE ALMIGHTY
In order to
-- promote the good belief in the One and Only God,
-- extinguish all heterodoxy and superstition
WE HEREWITH BAN - for once and ever -
the cult of the phoenix as obeyed by the former king Sabin and his companions.
Nobody shall furtheron execute that cult, nor publicise, nor even mention it.
All remembrances to that cult shall be deleted, including the names of the state and its capital city.
THERE IS NO GOD BUT GOD
signed: Nir'Too-Gott
SULTANATE OF FENIZ
Information Office
The Royal Spokesman
Salem Alejkum to all Vexillium Nations!
Please not that as of 27 April 300 AP,
-- the name of the Sultanate of Phoenicia has been changed to "Sultanate of Feniz",
-- its capital Phoenixtown has been renamed Fenizabad.
A new flag is under http://tpp24.net/schneewittchen/FENIZ (which is a new edition of our information handbook, interesting for all and under continued improvement).
Peace to Vexillium!
By order of the Sultan
Dr. Ir'Kuts-Ki, Spokesman of Feniz
Press release as of 27 Apr 00 - From our correspondent at Phoenixtown:
All Phoenixtown seemed to be
gathered before the main gate of the Old Town to watch and take
part in the great ceremony. Finally the Sultan arrived in a
blinking car, accompanied by a platoon of his lifeguards in their
newly introduced historic uniforms. As he stepped to the gallery
erected for this event, the newly founded Army music corps played
a flourishing march. In the meantime, His Holiness the Caliph and
His Excellency the Lord Mayor had arrived.
The Lord Mayor welcomed H.R.Majesty, H.Holiness and the whole
crowd of his citizens. Then the Caliph proclaimed the decree
which bans the cult of the Phoenix, which had been promoted by
the well-hated former King Sabin. He also banned everything that
could recollect the name of the Phoenix. The audience applauded
moderately. When H.R.M. the Sultan stepped forward, however, the
people burst into rejoicing shouts of Hail! H.R.M. then decreed
publicly that the Sultanate, Ir'Sultan Id-Feniz, should carry
this name in the future, as the Sultanate of Feniz. After this,
the Lord Mayor proclaimed that the capital was now to be called
Fenizabad.
The music corps ended the ceremony playing joyful tunes while the
crowd turned to the attractions of the nearby public festival and
enjoyed it until late night.
"5,
4, 3, 2, 1 and lift off!! Lift off of the Norgaard III
launch vehicle with the Feniz CommSat and The Kingdom's
VexImaging satellite, launching The Kingdom into the space
industry." Those historic words were broadcast across
The Kingdom just a few short minutes ago as The Danican Space
Agency and The Danican Institute of Launch Vehicle Technology
successfully launched the Norgaard III launch vehicle into Vex
Orbit. Mission Control in Nakskov is watching the situation
closely as the moment of the first deployment draws near.
The first satellite to be placed into orbit is from Feniz.
The communications satellite will aid the nation in several ways.
Shortly after that, The Kingdom's VexImager will be
deployed. This satellite will collect data of the Vex
surface at a resolution of 30 meters.
Several dignitaries are on hand to witness this most historic event including The Fenizic Space Technologies Co-ordinator Dr. I'Fliag-Aufi, the Directors of The Danican Space Agency and The Danican Institute of Launch Vehicle Technology as well as several elected officials from the Lord Mayor of Nakskov Charles Nornsen to the President of Mansa Province Chealsey Alinuuit. Deployment of the CommSat is scheduled for 10.25 Danican Standard Time (DST).
I'm Eina Fjortruden reporting for The Voice in Skagen, Province Mansa
(02 Jul 00)
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First Fenizic Army Regiments Operational |
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| GFN, 08.09.00 - With an
impressive parade, the first Fenizic regiment to take up
their duty were shown to the enthusiastic public. They are a Border Regiment, a Royal Constabulary Regiment and the Royal Footguards Regiment. The regiments are specialized in border and teritorial defence. The Border Regiment and the Constabulary Regiment will be deployed to the south of Feniz to secure the border towards Hochlandia which remains in anarchy, and towards Dascunya whose ruler are abroad since months. |
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| In a deeply moving
ceremony in front of the Old Mosque in Fenizabad, the Holy Book of Moun (in Fenizic language: Ed'Moun-i) has been received from the restorators of the Emir Dr I'Fondpat-Role University and transferred to the New Mosque. The Sultan himself took Ed'Moun-i from the hands of the scientists, showered it with tears of joy and devotion, kissed it seven times, and finally handed it over to the Caliph who had the honour to carry it from the Old to the New Mosque in a splendid procession. In its new place, it will be visible and accessible by all faithful of Vexillium. The Book which has not yet been dated has been in the Old Mosque ever since, neglected for a long time, hidden from the Phoenix cult people, and is now restored in honour and resplendence. A couple of men, however, tried to disturb the ceremony. About twelve of them have been arrested and gaoled. They are believed to be followers of the banned cult of the Phoenix. The main lessons from Ed'Moun-i should be widely known: - Love each other like yourselves! - Keep peace! - Other lessons say: - Work from Fridays to Sundays, rest from Mondays to Thursdays! - Obey! - Spread the Faith! - Moun's will be done! - (25 Oct 00) |
03 Jan 301 |
| (4.4.01)
International reporters were stunned at a press
conference held by Id'S-Oylof Feniz (OF) that the brand-new research catamaran with its huge derrick was to be sent to the seas around Glaciaria on the search for oil. The scientific director of OF explained that according to geological assessments, a huge bubble of oil must be located near Honk Island, Fort Capital region, Glaciaria. Upon questions from some obviously alarmed journalists, the president, Emir Dr I'Foundpat-Role assured the audience that the territorial waters will not have to be entered by the platform. It will be moored on the high sea 3.1 nautical miles off Honk Island, and sink its deep boring tool some thousand meters. One reporter insisted by asking if a sort of sideways boring, thus under the sovereign territory of N. Gronk, was planned. The technical director replied, without hiding a smile, that they well knew how to do this but that there were, of course, no such plans as they would eventually place a problem on the Fenizic administration.  The board then handed out a photo of the
ship on which its catamaran type can clearly be seen. The stunning vessel is able to operate in water of 8,000 ft depth and can drill 35,000 ft deep. This new instrument of most challenging technology is said to open a new age of oil prospection. Afternote: Supreme intervention of December 301 has put an end to this and similar ventures in Glaciaria. Read the background story. |
My version of "behind the scene" - I rather think it is on scene...
| General Fenizic News
Service (GFN) Date: 07 Apr 301 Categories: Feniz, Divan, Sultan, Champoise Title: Divan Elects New Sultan Text: The Divan or Council of State of Feniz met this morning to discuss the conclusions to be drawn from the Sultan's failure in the Champoise case. The meeting took place without Sultan W'Infri-Ed who is on his voyage back from Altland on board his yacht. The Secretary to the Divan has announced that the Divan decided to pass an indictment against Sultan W'Infri-Ed in concordance with § 12 of the current constitution. The indictment will run along the lines of "endangerment of the security and existence of the state". It is a matter of fact that it was W'Infri-Ed's idea and decision which drove Feniz to the verge of suicide. The mentioned paragraph asks for a successor to be elected. The members elector of the Divan therefore chose His Highness the President Of The Administrative Body (Prime Minister) I'd Doo-Itt Pasha as the new Sultan. According to § 12, he has to plead the cause before the Supreme Court Of Judicature. This means that the succession cannot be effected before the return of Sultan W'Infri-Ed who must be given the opportunity to defend himself. I'd Doo-Itt Pasha, member of the Fenis tribe, has all necessary knowledge for his appointment through his previous work. He surely deserves the appointment as a reward for his modest and diligent work for the Sultanate's affairs. He is a guarantor for calm and peaceful politics. The members elector of the Divan furthermore chose as his successor as President Of The Administrative Body the Sheikh G'Ensh-Er Pasha, until now well-known Secretary for Foreign Affairs. As he was the prime advisor in this bad affair, he cannot continue to represent Feniz as Foreign Secretary, so he was appointed POTAB which takes him out of the line of fire but makes sure that his experience has continued influence on the foreign policy. The new Foreign Secretary has still to be found. The Director of the Information Office exercises his functions. The Defence Secretary has been found innocent and thus may remain in office. He himself, however, feels guilty for being a compliant. On the other hand, the media have pointed out a certain weakness of the armed forces for which he stood; so he declared his resignation. His successor has not been decided upon. The Chief of the Joint Defence Planning Staff is currently in charge. At last the Divan decided to dissolve the Secret Service which has proven its complete incompetence. -GFN- |
[01 Sept 01] The ex-Hochlandian region being
under relatively slack control by the government, a bunch
of political or quasi-political parties and organisations
arose there in the last months. The visitor to the Mokra
and Sukha cities will be astonished to see
advertisements, to read and to hear from groups like
The government feels uneasy about the situation but is at the same time unable to do anything about it but hush up. The constitution does not prohibit parties although, in the traditional Fenizic system, there was no need for them because the basic democracy was executed in the tribe and settlement environment. The Hochlandian structure of parishes which may comprise citizens different by background, profession, education, ethnicy and so on, does indeed require parties to gather those with similar interests. They should not work but on parish level; their names, however, give the impression that there is a strong will to control or even separate parts of South Feniz if not the whole region. We can but hope that the benefits coming from our Administration will convince and persuade the separatists to stay within our Sultanate. If not, Hochlandia might not be the only part of the country to fall apart. But did they think about the future after Feniz? Do they really want to end up like, say, Dascunya? Do they really want to be at the mercy of foreign powers? Don't they exchange one rule for another, but without knowing what the new rule will be like? So every man with a sense for responsibility calls out: "Stay!" And I want to add: "Love your country! Unite! Work hard!" |
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