제국 시보 (섬)/9호

Issue 9

【특보】신형 순양함 커레이져스 비상

전 국토의 하늘에 붉은 순양함이 궤적을 남겼다. 황실소속 신형 순양함 《커레이져스》의 비상. 본지는 운 좋게 중심인물인 올리발트 황자 전하와의 인터뷰 기회를 얻었다.

본지：먼저 성공적인 첫 항해를 축하드립니다. 전하께서는 언제나 놀라움을 선사하시는군요.

올리발트 황자 전하（이하 전하）：즐겁게 여겨주어 다행이군. 본 함의 제조에는 제국 신민의 세금도 투입되었지. 제군들에게도 보답하는 형태로 공표할 수 없을지 내 나름대로 생각한 결과네만.

본지：실로 전하다운 발상입니다. 그리고 놀라운 성능…… 대형함임에도 최고 시속이 3000CE/h！

전하：세계 최고속인 리벨의 고속 순양함《아르세이유》호를 베이스로 하고 있으니까. 하지만 최대 장점은 속도나 적재 능력이 아니다.

본지：라는 말씀은？

전하：리벨의 기술, 엡스타인의 인재, 그 외에도 다방면에 걸쳐 엄청난 협력이 있었기 때문에 성공할 수 있었던 프로젝트다. 나는 본 함의 완성이야말로 지역 협력과 평화의 증거라고 생각하고 있다.

전하의 말씀대로 커레이져스에는 성능만으로는 파악할 수 없는 의미와 가능성이 담긴 듯하다. 함장에 무술 사범으로 유명한 빅터 알제이드 자작을 앉힌 것도 하나의 예가 아닐까 싶다. 《커레이져스》호가 제국에 새로운 바람을 불어넣을 날을 우리 모두 기대해 보자. （본지논설위원）

【사건】제국해방전선의 단서 잡지 못해

제도에서 벌어진 황녀 유괴사건과 지난달의 통상회의 습격 사건을 일으킨 테러리스트 《제국해방전선》. 관계자의 이야기로는 아직 행방을 찾을 수 없다고 한다.

「적어도 수색에 철도헌병대와 각 주의 영방군이 협력만 한다면……」 （관계자）

【문화】루르 공과대학, 추계 입학 규모 확대

선진적인 연구개발로 유명한 루르 공과대학은 추계 입학 규모를 확대한다고 발표. 유학생도 적극적으로 수용할 방침이다. 「우수한 인재를 모으기 위해서입니다」 （홍보부）

대학에서는 현재 도력 네트워크 구축 실험을 진행 중으로, 전문지식을 가진 기술자를 배출하기 위해 노력하는 것 같다.

【광고】에브리데이 로우 프라이스

크라이스트 상회는 매일 부담 없는 가격으로 상품을 제공하겠습니다. 모든 것은 고객님을 위하여.

Issue 9

[Special Feature] The Courageous Takes Flight

Recently, the nation was stunned by the flashy unveiling of the Imperial family's new crimson cruiser, the Courageous. In a stroke of luck, I was blessed with a chance to talk to the man responsible for its creation, His Highness Prince Olivert.

Reporter: First, congratulations on the Courageous' maiden flight. You really never cease to surprise, Your Highness.

His Highness Prince Olivert (hereafter 'Prince'): I'm happy you enjoyed it (laughs). After all, part of the funds used to build this ship came from the taxes paid by citizens such as yourself. I was hoping that I could reveal it in a manner that would go some way to repaying all of you for that.

Reporter: That sounds just like something you would think of, Your Highness. Moving on to the ship itself, the technical specifications are truly spectacular. I can hardly believe that a ship this size is capable of flying at 3,000 SPH!

Prince: Well, it was designed based on Liberl's high speed cruiser, the Arseille, after all. However, I believe the most important thing about the Courageous is not its speed, or its loading capacity, or any of its other technical specifications.

Reporter: What do you mean?

Prince: This airship is the result of the combined efforts of all kinds of different people of different backgrounds and nationalities, and incorporates the technology of Liberl as well as the manpower of the Epstein Foundation to name but two things. It would not have been possible without all of them coming together and working alongside one another. And that, I feel, is why the Courageous' completion should stand as a testament to what can be achieved through working together in harmony and peace with one another.

As His Highness rightly says, it seems that the importance and potential of this airship cannot be measured purely by its technical specifications. The choice of Viscount 빅터 S. 알제이드, a man famed for his prowess as a martial arts instructor, is yet another example of this. I hope you will join me in looking forward to seeing what the Courageous can achieve in the future, and how much it will live up to its name.

(Staff Writer)

[Incident] Terrorists Still At Large

The Imperial Liberation Front, responsible for abducting Princess Alfin during the Summer Festival and the attack on the trade conference last month, is still on the loose. According to a source close to the investigation, their whereabouts are completely unknown and police are scrambling to locate them.

'If only the two parties involved in the search, the Railway Military Police and the Nortia Provincial Army, were able to cooperate with one another...' the source laments.

[Culture] Roer Institute Upping Recruitment

The Roer Institute of Technology, known for its cutting-edge research and development, has announced that it will be increasing the number of students that it allows to enroll this fall. In addition, it also intends to work towards increasing the number of exchange students who study there.

'We hope to be able to gather even more talent here through these measures,' a PR spokesman explained.

The institute is currently conducting experiments on the creation of orbal networks, and as a result appears to be seeking engineers with specific experience in that field.

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