제국 시보 (섬 II)/6호

6호

【속보】제도 결전인가！？ 긴장감 높아져

적군의 휘하에 있는 제3, 4기갑사단이 제도 근교의 마을에 피난 권고를 보낸 모양이다. 관계자는 양군이 “제도 결전”을 계획하고 있을 가능성이 높다고 보고 있어, 지역 일대에 긴장감이 고조되고 있다.

◆완전한 요격 체제◆

한편 제도 방위를 하는 귀족 연합은 완전한 요격 체제를 갖추고 있다. 기갑부대를 지휘하는 수비대장은 「결전은 바라던 바다. 적을 일망타진할 절호의 기회다」라고 말했다.

마침 제도에는 연승을 거듭하는 최정예 오렐리아군과 월리스군이 도착하여 양군의 출진도 기대된다. 애시당초 적군은 물자 보급이 부족하여 결전이 시작되어도 하루만에 결판이 날 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

큰 걱정 없이 귀족 연합의 승리를 믿고 싶다.

◆교통망에 끼지는 영향은◆

만약 제도 결전이 시작될 경우, 철도망과 비행선은 운행이 전면 중단될 것으로 보인다. 「안전하게 운행할 수 있을 때까지 운행을 중단할 수밖에 없다」（철도청 관계자） 적군이 토벌될 때까지 여러분도 주의를 기울였으면 한다.

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【사건】알바레아 공작, 체포되나！？

크로이첸 영주 알바레아 공작의 몇 가지 죄가 문제되어 구속되어 있다는 정보가 들어왔다. 주된 죄상은 방화 및 소란, 주민 학대 등이다. 켈딕의 주민에게 화공을 가하는 있을 수 없는 행위를 의심받고 있는 상황이다.

진위는 밝혀지지 않고 있지만, 주행정은 사실상 동결되고 있어, 공도 바레아하트에서는 걱정의 목소리도 퍼지고 있다.

또한 귀족 연합에서는 이미 제명되었다고 한다（정보통）

【속보】크로스벨에서 또다시 이변이

동부 크로스벨주에서 어떠한 이변이 있었던 모양이다. 현재 「창백한 빛」 「거대한 기둥이 생겼다」등, 단편적이고 불확실한 정보밖에 없어 본지도 확인을 서두르고 있다.

크로스벨이 새로운 병기로 침공을 계획하고 있을 가능성도 높다고 판단된다. 근교의 주민은 경계를 철저히 하시길.

【속보】서부 전선, 혼란 속으로

대부분 제압된 서부에 행방불명 되었던 제7기갑사단이 나타났다는 정보가 들어왔다. 중립을 지향하는 《자유의 바람》이라 밝히며 귀족 연합군에 전투 중지를 호소하고 있다.

연합군은 최종 소탕 작전을 시작한 시점에 방해 행위는 반역죄에 해당한다며 퇴거를 권고. 한편, 구정규군 잔당도 집결하고 있다는 정보가 들어와 현지는 혼란의 극에 달하고 있다.

【속보】제도근교 트리스타에서 소동이？

근교도시 트리스타에서 소동이 있었던 모양이다. 현지에서는 휴학했을 토르즈 사관학교의 학생이 다수 목격되는 등, 부자연스러운 상황이 계속되고 있다. 반란 분자에 의한 공작이 의심되어 연합군이 조사를 시작했다고 한다.

【통지】편집부로부터

내전은 대단히 긴박한 국면을 맞이하고 있다. 특히 제도 근교에 살고 있는 분들은 충분히 주의하고, 비상시에는 침착히 대응하길 바란다. 또 제국 각지의 상황을 보건대, 더 이상의 확대는 제국의 국력을 꺾으리라는 것이 본지의 의견이다. 하루라도 빨리 이 내전이 끝나기를. （편집장）

Issue 6

[Breaking] Battle for Heimdallr?! Tensions Mount

We've received word that the 3rd and 4th Armored Divisions, regarded as rebels, have called for residents of the areas surrounding Heimdallr to evacuate if possible. Sources have suggested that both divisions are attempting to launch a decisive battle for control of the city, causing tensions to build on the outskirts of the capital.

◆Nothing to Fear◆

Meanwhile, the Noble Alliance forces are well prepared to defend the capital, presenting themselves as an all but insurmountable obstacle for the rebels. One officer in charge of a Soldats platoon commented, 'If that's what they're planning, they're welcome to try! It's high time we wiped out those rebel scumbags once and for all.'

Meanwhile, the armies of General Le Guin and Brigadier General Bardias, both with countless victories to their names, have gathered in Heimdallr and are expected to take part in the coming battle. Current intelligence suggests that the rebel forces are not as well supplied as those of the Noble Alliance, and so any such battle is unlikely to last more than a day or two at most.

We ask the citizens of Erebonia not to fear and to believe that the overwhelming odds in the Noble Alliance's favor will speed them to a well-earned victory.

◆Effect on Public Transport◆

Should a battle break out, it is expected that all train and airship service would be suspended. When questioned, a member of the Ministry of Railways responded, 'Ensuring the safety of our passengers is paramount to us, and as such, we would have no choice but to suspend service until we could offer such a guarantee again.' This publication suggests that all citizens planning to travel keep a close eye on the national news and, preferably, avoid all nonessential travel altogether until the rebel forces have been quelled.

[Crime] Duke Albarea Arrested?!

The ruling lord of the Kreuzen Province, Duke Albarea, appears to have been arrested on suspicion of a number of crimes. He stands accused of arson, inciting disorder, and the willful harm of Erebonian citizens, among other charges. Perhaps the most damning indictment is the charge of setting fire to Celdic, but we must reiterate that no evidence has been found against the duke, and thus he remains innocent until proven guilty.

Nonetheless, his arrest has led to a wave of confusion spreading across the provincial capital of Bareahard as the region is effectively left without a governing head.

Trusted sources have also informed us that he has been summarily expelled from the alliance, which had no part in instigating any of the illegal actions he is alleged to have taken.

[Breaking] More Trouble in Crossbell?

Reports have begun to pour in about another helping of trouble for the beleaguered Crossbell. The accounts are vague and fragmentary, but all suggest a blue light has appeared on the eastern side of the country along with a gigantic tree. We'll bring you more on this emerging story as it develops.

However, there's a strong possibility this represents yet another new weapon being developed in secret by the rogue state—a weapon that might be turned against the Empire in an invasion attempt. Those living near the border are advised to remain alert.

[Breaking] Western Front in Chaos

The battle for western Erebonia was thought to have been all but won, but a setback has apparently emerged in the form of the previously missing 7th Armored Division. The division is working in tandem with the avowedly neutral group 'Winds of Freedom' and is calling on the Noble Alliance's forces to cease hostilities. The alliance forces, meanwhile, have just begun the final phase of their plan to neutralize the opposition in the west, and they are now warning the group that any attempt to obstruct their work will be regarded as treason. Furthermore, reports have suggested that the remnants of the former Imperial Army are beginning to reassemble, bringing even greater confusion to a region already battered by war.

[Breaking] Strange Happenings in Trista

Eyewitness reports point to trouble in the picturesque town of Trista, just a short way from Heimdallr, with sightings of large numbers of students there claiming to be on a leave of absence from their studies. In all likelihood, this is the work of seditious elements, and the Noble Alliance fully intends to conduct a thorough investigation at a later time.

[Notice] From the Editors

With the war reaching perhaps its most fevered pitch, many of our readers are likely feeling more than a little nervous—understandably so. We would like to advise those living in or near the capital to remain apprised of current events and to try and remain calm in the case of an emergency. We can only hope that the war's final days are soon to come, as it is the humble opinion of this paper that any further expansion of the war would only harm the strength of this great nation. (Chief Editor)