제국 시보 (섬 IV)/1호

[Politics] National Mobilization Law Unanimously Approved
On July 31, the National Mobilization Law was unanimously approved in an emergency session of the Imperial Diet. This special wartime measure, currently a hot topic among political science scholars, gives the government the power to requisition any resources--personnel included--deemed necessary for the war effort.
All citizens are required to comply with this law in order to boost the Empire's military power in preparation for potential full-scale conflict with the Republic of Calvard. Further addendums to this law are likely to be implemented in the following weeks and months. These include, but are not limited to, the following measures: compulsory compliance with military conscription for all able-bodied men aged 19-45; the requisitioning of everyday goods by the army; and government regulation of commodity prices.

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[Obituary] Prince Olivert's Funeral Held
A state funeral for Prince Olivert was held just days ago at Heimdallr Cathedral by Head Archbishop Sigmar. Four other archbishops, each hailing from one of the four provinces, assisted with the service. Mourners also offered prayers for Viscount Arseid and the young crew members who lost their lives in the incident alongside the prince.
Authorities currently suspect the Republic of Calvard of enhineering the explosion of the prince's high-speed cruiser, the Courageous. As the bodies of the victims were burned in the explosion, they were impossible to recover; in their stead, empty coffins were used to honor them at the ceremony.
Access to Karel Imperial Villa at the site of the incident is currently forbidden by the military.

[Special Report] Update on Emperor Eugent's Condition
Emperor Eugent, victim of a tragic shooting, remains in a coma. His prognosis is currently unclear. Readers may rest assured the world-class surgeons from St. Ursula Hospital in Crossbell are preparing for his surgery using cutting-edge medical tech. Churches throughout the country are offering concerned citizens a space to pray for the emperor's speedy recovery. We were able to obtain a short comment on the situation from Prince Cedric:
'Since the incident, my mother and sister have been reluctant to leave the castle, and lack even the requisite energy to rouse themselves most days. I'd like to ask our dear countrymen and women to offer prayers not just for my father, but also for my mother and sister, who find themselves waylaid by this most tragic event.'

◆Emperor's Assailant Still at Large◆
The investigation into the background of the military academy student who attempted to assassinate the emperor is still ongoing. Punishment for this heinous criminal has yet to be announced.

[From the Editor]
Two weeks have passed since trouble began in Heimdallr. The ominous ringing of bells and terrified screams became part of the daily soundscape of the city as it suffered attacks from both monsters and mechanical giants. The unrest is speculated to be subterfuge of Calvardian design. Thankfully, the 4th Armored Division and the Railway Military Police have managed to bring the situation more or less under control. I wouldn't be able to sit here at the Imperial Chronicle office, writing this column, without the efforts of those brave peacekeepers.
(Editor-in-Chief)

【政治】『国家総動員法』全会一致で可決
昨日７月３１日──帝都ヘイムダルで開かれた帝国中央議会
の臨時議会において、『国家総動員法』が全会一致で可決した。
政治学の分野において論じられてきたこの総動員法とは、あら
ゆる人的・物的資源を統制して、運用する権限を政府に与える
戦時法令だ。対カルバード共和国との長期にわたる国家総力戦
を見据え、全国民の“最大限の協力”が求められる。
今後は、それに付随した細かな法令も制定される見通しで、
具体的な内容としては１９歳から４５歳までの男子の徴兵、生
活物資の徴発、商品価格の統制などが挙げられた。

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【訃報】オリヴァルト皇子殿下国葬終わる
先日、ヘイムダル大聖堂においてオリヴァルト殿下の国葬が
執り行われた。葬儀にはシグマール総大司教の他、各州の４人
の大司教も参列し、共に命を落としたヴィクター・Ｓ・アルゼ
イド子爵や、若きクルーたちの安らかな眠りを女神に祈った。
皇子殿下たちが乗艦していた高速巡洋艦《カレイジャス》は
共和国の破壊工作によって爆発を引き起こしたと思われる。そ
のため遺体は損壊が激しく、特定・回収はされていない状況だ。
現場である《カレル離宮》は封鎖され、一切の立ち入りを禁じ
られている。

【特別】ユーゲント皇帝陛下のご容態
凶弾に襲われたユーゲント陛下は、今もなお昏睡状態にあり、
予断を許さない状況が続いている。クロスベルのウルスラ医大
より招聘された外科医を筆頭に、最高度の医療体制が敷かれ、
手術に向けた調整が進む。各地でご快復を祈るミサが捧げられ
る中、本誌はセドリック皇太子殿下よりコメントを賜った。
「プリシラ殿下とアルフィン殿下はあの日以来、床に臥(ふ)せるこ
とが増え、皇城から出る日は少なくなりました。皇帝陛下がご
快復されるまでの間、どうかかけがえのない家族にも……親愛
なる国民の皆さんの想いと祈りを届けていただきたい」

◆士官学院生の処分は如何に◆
暗殺という凶行に及んだ士官学生については、引き続き背景
の洗い出しが進んでいるとのこと。処分は発表されていない。

【編集後記】あれから２週間
７月１８日──未曾有の大混乱に包まれた曇天の帝都。どこ
からか鐘の音が響き渡る中、魔獣とも言えぬ恐ろしい“何か”
や、不気味な巨大人形が街を襲い、人々の悲鳴があちこちから
木霊していた。最近巷では、一連の事柄すべてが共和国の破壊
工作ではないかと、疑る節も出てきているようだ。
その後は第四機甲師団や鉄道憲兵隊など各方面の尽力により、
事態は徐々に収束へ。……こうして再び帝国時報社のデスクで
小欄を綴れることを感謝したい。（本誌編集長）