타이렐 통신 (여 II)/6호

[Special Feature] Aramis Academy Festival Breaking New Ground

For three days starting today, April 12th, Aramis Academy will host its annual festival. This year's festival will feature a number of new, experimental attractions to distinguish itself from past years' efforts. The following report was written by a Tyrell Times journalist who went to see the festival in person.
As envisioned by the founder of Aramis Academy, Aramis Gainsbourg, the festival was intended to be an event in which students could demonstrate their freethinking and creativity to the world at large. In light of that goal, all preparations for and management of the festival have traditionally been left in the hands of the student body. This year, however, the requirements for participation have been relaxed so non-students could aid in the creation of a truly remarkable event with a broad range of attractions. Students have also been given permission to decorate the campus however they see fit, encouraging individuality and creativity over tradition and precedent.
When asked for comment, the president of Aramis Academy's Student Council, Renne Bright, said, 'Though this festival may be unlike those of previous years, I firmly believe our efforts are in line with the ideals of our school's founder. Our intention is to promote diversity and harmony through our theme—called, 'A New Season Together'—and to achieve that end, we've brought together the minds and talents from all over. It was thanks to this kaleidoscope of perspectives among our student body that we can put on a festival that embodies such a theme.'
Although Renne was kind enough to explain the festival's concept to us, its novelty had already spoken for itself before our reporter even passed through the academy's front gate. The school gates this year are adorned with an avant-garde style of ornamentation evocative of graffiti culture. The level of artistic skill on display is astonishing, making it abundantly clear this was no last-minute effort. The fact that it was reportedly the work of a single first-year student is nothing short of extraordinary.
Given the involvement of non-student assistants and the emphasis on diversity, it's no surprise that this year's festival exhibits are so captivating. Offerings range from the cultural, such as a Central Eastern bazaar and an Eastern-style café, to hyper-modern displays that make use of cutting-edge technology. In addition, the singer-songwriter Jess, who recently located to the Republic from Crossbell, and the dancer siblings Saara and Shaheena, who are now both established film stars, have all been invited to perform at the festival.
Finally, the Student Council will be sponsoring a special performance at the end of each day of the festival, which promises to represent the theme of the festival itself. All told, this year's festival promises to be a treat from start to finish.

[Politics] Visions of the Calvard Republic's Duty Presented at Debate

The points and issues presented during last month's political symposium at the Trion Mall continue to be discussed within the public arena. With the issues of international trade imbalance, economic inequality, environmental issues in the East, and the state of international crime weighing on everyone's minds, the ICO-organized debate addressed a hotly-contested subject: what responsibilities should the Republic bear on the international stage?
President Gramheart, in response, reaffirmed that the Republic would serve as a leading player in that very sphere.
'The Republic wields power and influence the likes of which other nations do not,' said President Gramheart. 'We are leaders in the international technological sphere, both in terms of funding and the creation of a consolidated communications standard, and our military is capable enough to equal that of the Empire, ensuring our ability to establish ourselves all across the continent. This could be the beginning—or rather, the foundation of a period of change that will secure the Republic a position as the center of the continent itself. In that sense, I believe it is our duty to ensure we have the foothold we need to pull the world along with us into a new era.'
Senator Ryan agreed that the Republic must be acknowledged as one of the continent's leading superpowers and accepted the assertion that the Republic has a responsibility to play a central role on the international stage. However, he also argued that if the Republic were to simply step in and take the reins in transforming the international community, the concentration of influence that would place upon the Republic could pose as many problems as it solved.
In Senator Ryan's words, 'Although the Republic's position of power is indisputable, I believe that we should strive to collaborate with our fellow nations for the prosperity of all. By attempting to make the Republic the center of the world in all fields, we run the risk of disaster if, for instance, the foundation for a particular industry collapses. Even setting aside the risks of over-centralization, it would result in our country relying excessively on its ability to continue to grow, both economically and technologically. If, however, we instead grow alongside our fellow nations, forging bonds of trust and mutual aid, we will both mitigate those risks and—most importantly of all—stay true to the ideal of diversity that our nations values.'
Idealistic though his vision may have sounded, Senator Ryan went on to hold up the West Zemuria Tech Union as an example of how achievable his goals were. The union's precedent, he argued, proves that a diplomatic framework based around reciprocal relationships in the fields of industry and technology is both plausible and desirable.
President Gramheart acknowledged the reality of the risks that Senator Ryan described and accepted that his proposals held merit. He also, however, stated that 'we cannot dismiss the possibility that global issues we have not even begun to consider could present themselves at any moment,' and that, 'An international community founded solely upon equality and reciprocity would be insufficient to stand up against such a crisis. There must be a nation prepared to spearhead the charge, come what may, and it is our responsibility to shoulder that burden.'
In the current day, the Republic stands at the pinnacle of Zemuria militarily, economically, technologically, and in a number of other fields. Many citizens of the Republic take pride in that fact. That dais, it is also true that very few people have a specific image in mind of how the nation must change and adapt in light of this state of affairs.
In that sense, it feels reasonable to say that the recent debate between the president and Senator Ryan poses the perfect opportunity for all of the Republic's citizens to think about what our nation should become, both in isolation and in relation to the rest of the world.

[Science] Hope and Wisdom at the International Environmental Symposium

On the same day as the political debate, Professor Latoya Hamilton took the podium at the symposium put together by the same organization to discuss the environmental issues that have plagued the Eastern half of the continent for the past several years. The professor spoke about the results of current restoration efforts as well as the outlook for the region's future.
in the past, Professor Hamilton succeeded in laying the cornerstone for the greening of desert regions in the Principality of Elsaim by conducting geological surveys in the capital and securing a consistent source of water. The professor has also conducted research on the lands in North Ambria that were rendered infertile by the Salt Pale incident, seeking a means to restore them to a usable state. The professor also hopes to apply the expertise she gained over her investigations to identity the cause of the gradually expanding infertile region in the East. For the past several years, those goals have been the chief focus of her research. According to her findings, the direct cause of the devastation in the East is the depletion of septium veins, which has destabilized the environmental conditions necessary to maintain plant life and increased the likelihood of assorted natural disasters. The root cause of the septium veins' depletion, however, remains unknown. The professor stated that investigations regarding that matter would continue, noting, 'As long as the cause of the issue remains unclear, we can't guarantee that the septium decay that has ravaged the East won't occur in other parts of the continent as well. We cannot treat this matter as someone else's problem.'
In regard to the land revitalization experiments the professor carried out over the course of her survey, she explained that, compared to the regions she worked on in the Central East, which suffered from a lack of water, but had ample septium deposits, revitalizing land in the Far East had proven much more difficult. That said, through application of the technology developed in North Ambria, she believes that there is still a very real chance of success in the long term.
At the conclusion of her talk, Professor Hamilton offered this thought: 'Within knowledge lies hope for humankind. Throughout history, it is through wisdom and understanding that we have overcome countless trials and saved countless lives. It is imperative that we never give up on wielding our knowledge to its fullest potential.' According to the ICO, multiple businesses and organizations chose to contribute material or funding to the professor's efforts and declared that they would send what relief they could to the East following her eye-opening symposium speech.

[Culture] Gotti/Lam Collaboration Film Finally Wraps!

Salvatore Gotti and Leslie Lam, two master directors beloved by film fans throughout the Republic, have been working together on a co-production starring two of the Republic's most prominent actresses, Judith Lanster and Nina Fenly, on screen together for the very first time.
At long last, the production committee behind the long-awaited collaboration film has announced both its completion and its formal title: 'Golden Requiem: Howl at the Dawn.' Both directors and their companies have poured an incredible amount of time and effort into the film, and it seems they've chosen a grand, dramatic title worthy of the picture's ambition.
The film is scheduled to be released somewhere between the middle of May and the beginning of June. To celebrate the film's completion, its starring actresses were kind enough to offer the Tyrell Times their comments regarding it.
Judith Lanster had this to say: 'When this movie was announced, I heard quite a few people thought Directors Gotti and Lam's styles would end up clashing. Now that filming's wrapped, I'm pretty confident in saying 'Golden Requiem' brings out the best in both Golden Blood and Wolves' Requiem. Like, seriously, you'll be shocked by how well they go together. The directors really know how to help us capture the charms and appeals of each of our characters. This was my first time playing Zoe under Director Lam, and I was amazed at how he was able to dig into Zoe's character without deviating from anything Director Gotti had established. He made me realize that—even after playing the character for an entire movie beforehand—I hadn't even begun to tap into Zoe's true potential. I'm positive that her daring exploits in this film will captivate fans—both new and old—like she never has before!'
Meanwhile, Nine Fenly said, 'I could talk your ear off about what makes this film so great...but, I'd like to draw attention to the scenes about Michelle's past. I know that a promotional image showing Michelle standing by a ruin on a southern island has garnered a fair bit of attention, and while I don't want to spoil any of the details, I'll say that scene is related to the most closely-guarded secret of her past. It was strange. When we filmed that scene, it almost felt like I'd become Michelle herself, more so than ever before. I'm hopeful that experience will help me portray her on a deeper level from now on, and I hope all of our fans will be excited to see how her encounter with Zoe—a woman who's lived a life far removed from that of Michelle's—will change who she is as a person going forward.'
As previously announced, a portion of the proceeds from the film is planned to be donated towards the reconstruction of Creil Village.

【特集】アラミス高等学校の学藝祭、今年は一味違う?

本日4月12日から3日間にわたって、アラミス高等学校で 毎年の恒例行事“学藝祭”が開催される。 今年は多くの新しい試みがなされ、例年とはひと味違ったも のになるようだ。本誌ではそんな学藝祭を取材してみた。 本来アラミス学藝祭は、創設者である芸術家アラミスの理念 から、学生たちの自主性と創造性を発揮する場とされてきた行 事だ。そのため準備や運営は全て学生の手で完結させるのが通 例であったが・・・・・・今年は敢えて、外部からの協力も得つつ大規 模で多様性に富んだ催しを目指しているという。 他にも各生徒が個々の能力や個性を活かし、伝統や慣例に縛 られない多様な装飾や展示が多くなされるようだ。 生徒会長のレン・ブライトさんは次のように語った。

レンブライトさん。 「今年はこうして趣向を変えてお送りする学藝祭ですが、初代 学長のアラミスの理念ともしっかり融和したものに仕上がっ たと信しています。「共に、新たな季節を』という今年のテ ーマを様々な側面から表現する・・・・・・そのために、多くの知見 や技術を取り入れました。どんなものを取り込み、何を融和 させてこのテーマを体現するか・・・・・・それを私達なりに考え、 様々な視点からアプローチしたのが今年の学藝祭なのです。」

レンさんもこのように語っている本学藝祭だが、その斬新さ は入場者を迎える門の時点で既に実感させられる。 アラミス高等学校の校門を彩るのは、いわゆるアバンギャル ドに分類される芸術、グラフィティアートの様式を取り込んだ 装飾だ。この様式を取り入れたものとしては極めてレベルが高 く、単に奇をてらっただけの作品ではない事が伺える。しかも、 手掛けたのが新一年生の一人だというから驚きを禁じ得ない。 さて、今年の学藝祭はこのように外部からの協力も活用しつ つ多様性を重んじている事もあり、個々の出展も非常に興味深 い。屋外の中東風バザールや、東方風カフェなど多文化を体現 したものから、最新の技術を駆使した展示まで盛りだくさんだ。 さらには、去年有名になったシンガーソングライターのジェ スさんも招かれ、ライブを開催するのだという。 ラストには今学藝祭のテーマを体現した、大規模な合同での 出し物もあるのだという。最後まで楽しみが尽きなさそうだ。

【政治】討論会で交わされた共和国の使命

先月トリオンモールで行われた政治討論会について、今でも 一定の注目と関心が集まっている。 この討論会はICOが主催するもので国際的な貿易不均衡・ 経済格差や大陸東部の環境問題、その他紛争や国際犯罪という課題を念頭に、「共和国が国際社会で如何なる責任を果たすべ きか」というテーマで激論が交わされた。 グラムハート大統領は改めて共和国が「揺るぎないリーダー シップで国際社会を牽引する」と強調し、以下のように続けた。 「何故なら、共和国が唯一無二の実行力を持っているからだ。 共和国資本の国際展開や統一通信規格の整備といった技術面 でのリード、帝国を抑えきれる軍事力により、大陸各地に確 かな基盤を築いている。これらは、共和国を中心に大陸を変 革していくための起点――いや、 “礎”となり得るだろう。 その意味で我が国には、この世界を新たな段階へと牽引する ための足場としての使命があると言えるだろう」 対してライアン議員も、共和国が名実ともに超大国となった 事実や大陸各地に残る課題を踏まえ、共和国が国際社会において中心的役割を担う責任がある事には同意を示した。一方、そ の上で単純な共和国主導での国際社会の変革が様々な“一極化” の問題を引き起こすのではないかと指摘し、次のように語った。 「共和国の優位性は確かなものだが、あくまで他国との協調、 “自他共栄”を目指すべきだ。あらゆる分野での我が国への 一極集中は、例えば特定の産業基盤が崩壊した際のリスク分 散が困難という問題や、そうでなくとも経済や技術の発展が 我が国に過度に依存してしまう事になる。あくまでも、他国 と共に発展し、確かな互恵関係を築けるようにする―それ により、リスクを回避すると共に、何より共和国の理念の一 つである“多様性”を国際社会の場においても守る役目を果 たせるのではないか」 その上でこれは単なる理想主義ではなく実現可能なビジョン であるとして、 “技術連盟”の実例も挙げつつ産業や技術の分野で互恵関係を軸とした枠組みの構築を推進すべきと提言した。 グラムハート大統領はライアン議員に対し、そうしたリスク については承知しているとしつつ、提言は参考になり得ると語 った。その上で「将来的には世界規模の課題に“未知”ともい える事象が介在する可能性も否定できない」「それに立ち向か うには、対等・互恵を前提にした国際社会の合意だけでは不十 分だ。いついかなる時にでも確かな即応力を持つ国が先頭に立 ち、危機に立ち向かう覚悟を背負うべきだろう」と切り返した。 今や共和国が現在のゼムリア大陸において、経済や軍事、技 術など諸分野で頂点に立っている事は事実であり、それを誇り に思う国民も多い。しかし、それがこの国の在り方をどう変え ていくのかという問題については、多くの人々にとって具体的 なイメージが沸きにくかったのもまた事実だ。 その意味で今回の討論会にて、大統領とライアン議員が交わした討論は、国の在り方、そして自分達の母国が世界の中でど うあるべきかを、国民に考えさせる契機になったと言えそうだ。

【科学国際環境シンポジウム、知恵を希望に

同日の政治討論会と同じくICO主催のシンポジウムでは、 大陸東部の環境問題に数年間携わってきたラトーヤ・ハミルト ン博士が登壇。現状の成果と今後の展望などを発表した。 ハミルトン博士は過去に、エルザイム公国の公都ルドスにて 地質調査と水源確保を成功させ、緑化の礎を築いた実績がある。 他にも、ノーザンブリア自治州において《塩の杭》の余波を受 け、不毛化に見舞われた地域でも土壌回復の研究をしてきた。 そうしたノウハウを応用して土地再生の手段を模索しつつ、 大陸東部で不毛化が広がる根本的原因を解き明かすこと。それ が数年間にわたる博士の実地研究の目的であった。 今のところ、大陸東部の荒廃の直接的要因が七耀脈の枯渇に よって、植生の維持に不可欠な環境条件が損なわれている事や、 それに伴う複合的な自然災害の増加である事まで解明されてい る。しかし、七耀脈の衰退が起きた根本的原因は未だ不明だ。 博士はこれに関し、今後も調査を続けていくとつつ「原因し が判らない以上、大陸東部のような七耀脈の衰退が他の地域で 起きない保証はない。決して対岸の火事ではない」と訴えた。 調査と並行して実行している土地再生の実験については、水 源の不足はあっても七耀脈は正常である中東地域とは異なり、 困難を極めているようだ。しかし、ノーザンブリア側で培った 技術の応用もあり、決して成果はゼロではいという。 ハミルトン博士は最後に「知恵こそ人の希望。人間は知恵を 活かして多くの困難を乗り越え、同胞を救ってきた。知恵を尽 くす事を諦めてはいけない」と述べ、壇上から降りた。

【文化】ゴッチ×ラム共同制作映画、ついに完成!

ゴッチ監督とラム監督——共和国映画界の誇る二人の巨匠の 共同制作映画にして、共和国を代表する2大スター、ジュディ スランスターとニナフェンリィの初共演作品。 話題のコラボレーション映画が完成した事と、正式タイトル が決定した事が、遂に製作委員会より発表された。 その名は「ゴールデンレクイエム~暁に吼えろ~」。 2社が総力を挙げて作り上げた大作に相応しい、壮大かつド ラマチックな雰囲気を醸し出すタイトルだ。 公開日については5月中旬から6月上旬が予定されている。 完成を記念して、主演のお二人のコメントを紹介しよう。

ジュディス・ランスター 「女優として自分の技術を常に磨いてきましたが、その意味で 本作は、特に大きな意味を持つ作品になったと思います。初 になるニナとの共演の中で、私は「ゾーイ』として『ミシェ ル』であるニナと向き合うという貴重な機会を得ました。い わゆる“憑依型”の彼女とお互いに作用しあう演技は、ある 意味不思議な体験で――私自身の演技の在り方について、新 たな可能性も見出せたんです。そんな学びを経て完成された ゾーイの活躍は、皆さんのご期待を超えられていると確信し ています!」

ニナ・フェンリィ 「新しい形で描写されるミシェルになりきり、より深い形で彼 女の本質と新たな側面を表現できました。もちろん、高名な 監督のお二人や、対比となる存在を演じるジュディス先輩の 力無くしては実現出来なかった事です。私は、皆で作り上げたこの作品が大好きで――こうして、映画としてこの世界に 形として残せた事が、この上なく誇らしいばかりです。 少々、私的な感想になってしまいましたが――皆様の心に残 り続ける映画となる事は間違いないはずです。」

なお、本作での売り上げ金の一部は当初の予定通り、クレイ ユ村への基金に充てられる予定である。