#Oro Station

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Thunderbird / Silverbird / El Rancho

Thunderbird Hotel, 1948

Thunderbird, '48-'76

'46: Marion Hicks and Lt. Gov. Cliff Jones purchase property for a planned Nevada Ambassador hotel on 3/11/46. The property was bought from Guy McAfee, Art Ham, and J.K. Houssels who had planned a hotel called Casa de Oro. Sale price is rumored $85,000.

'47: Officers of Thunderbird are a Las Vegas and Los Angeles group, Hicks, Jones, V. Sayer, J. Lane, P. Wagoner, J. Wells (Reno), and J. Kozloff. Hicks as builder. Construction begins on 46 acre lot in Oct.

'48: Thunderbird opens 9/2/48. 107 rooms, 75-foot observation tower. Signs by Graham Sign Co (RJ 8/18/48).

'53: Hicks builds the spin-off Algiers Hotel.

'58: renovation, adding new second floor over casino framed in rectangular box, new porte-cochère. New signs by Western Neon (RJ 11/24/58, RJ 12/24/58).

'59: “Thunderbird” logo changed, road sign replaced in Fall.

'61: road sign moved to the front-center of the hotel, fire-shooting stick added to both birds.

'62: new road sign and pylon.

'63: Thunderbird Downs quarter horse track opened, Oct. 5 (RJ 9/24/63).

'64: Sold to Del Webb Corp in Sep.

'65: 700-ft horizontal “Thunderbird” sign by Bill Clarke/Ad Art installed over the south rooms in Jun. (RJ 6/10/65); road sign & pylon replaced with one road sign and new neon bird.

'72: Sold to Caesars World Inc.

'73: Blue/green sign painted zigzag red/orange in summer.

'76: Sold to Tiger Investment Co (Thomas, Mack, K. Sullivan, et al), leased to Major Riddle in Dec.

Silverbird, '77-'81

'77: Reopened as Silverbird in Jan.

'78: Thunderbird signs replaced by the 190-ft sign/porte-cochère designed by Raul Rodriguez for Heath, built by AdArt. (RJ 3/29/78)

'81: Closed in 12/3/81.

El Rancho, '82-'92

'82: Sold at auction to Ed Torres in Feb; renamed El Rancho in Apr (RJ 3/18/82, 4/7/82). Opens at El Rancho 8/31/82.

'87: Tower addition.

'92: Closed Jul. 6.

2000: Tower demolished, Oct. 3. After the site was cleared the El Rancho sign remained, covered with advertised for Turnberry Place until '04 or '05.

Other sources include: “New Hotel To Be Built.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 3/13/46 p1; Vegas as Playground. Review-Journal, 7/31/46 p5; Construction Started. Review-Journal, 10/28/47; Thunderbird Hotel. Review-Journal, 8/29/48; Martin Stern Jr. profile by P. Michel. UNLV Libraries, archived 3/10/2004.

Photos: (1) Postcard c. 1948. (2-3) Undated aerial photo of construction, by Las Vegas News Bureau. Radio station KENO west of the Thunderbird site. (4) Undated, during construction. Photo taken from the observation tower, by Las Vegas News Bureau. (5) Same models as the color postcard, from Union Pacific Railroad Photographs (PH-00043), UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

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Sly's Past in the Crossroads

I coulda sworn I put this on my blog but perhaps I mix it up with all those times I've told people on Discord so XD here we are. Theory post time.

Sly used to live in the Crossroads, in that little village where you first find him. I think this for a few reasons.

First, I must speak of Sly's age.

The stasis seems to have some odd effects on bugs, some of which seem to have lived a long time. I'm just assuming that aspect of stasis for this post. Sly trained the Nailmasters, and is almost certainly older than them. Some of Sheo's dialog has him speak of the Great Knights (and sculpt them). He seems quite familiar, at least for someone with an interest in the kingdom's warriors. But according to Lemm, "Both [the Great Knight's] names and appearance seem to have been expunged from history." So it seems Sheo, and by extension Sly, are old enough to have been around during Hallownest's heyday, perhaps centuries ago.

This raises an interesting contradiction. The game manual calls Elderbug "the oldest resident of Dirtmouth". Dirtmouth, it seems, has been living on the edge of the Kingdom, free of the stasis. Elderbug looks and acts old, but he's just....normal old, not supernaturally old like Sly. He doesn't know what Hallownest was like long ago except in stories. When you open the stag station in Dirtmouth, he says "That building lay silent since before even my time."

So, what to do with this discrepancy? Surely Team Cherry could never make a mistake, could they?? If Sly was originally from somewhere else, perhaps that could explain the wording that Elderbug is Dirtmouth's oldest.

(I've heard some say there are some mistakes in the game manual as compared to the game XD it could be for this but that's not all I have here for my theory)

We find Sly in that little village, the same one where we find Gruz Mother and Salubra, in a house that's falling apart. He's partially infected, though Ghost is able to break him out of his haze. Bugs become infected through their dreams. Bardoon says:

I resist the light's allure. Union it may offer, but also a mind bereft of thought… To instinct alone a bug is reduced…

We see reference to the instinctual state of bugs as well in a few entries of the Hunter's Journal, such as guards continuing to act as guards. Sly is not as far gone, but I had to wonder. Why does dream lead him there? To a village that's mostly dead? He thinks of Oro, his past pupil, and whoever Esmy is (I think another prior (and probably dead) pupil, but that's for another post). When Ghost breaks him out of his early state of infection, he says:

…I see. This old village. What a strange dream, to have led me down here! If you hadn't found me, I don't think I would've ever woken.

He seems to recognize it instantly, even from the inside of a broken house. I think he used to live there, in that same house. A place he knew well, ingrained in him deeper than his current house (and life) in Dirtmouth. Where even if half asleep his feet could carry him there on instinct.

...Lastly. I think. I think Sly and Salubra used to be dating XDDDDDD sorry I am subjecting you all to this. But I have reason to believe it. Or at least that they were flirty in the past.

I think Salubra talks to Ghost somewhat like she used to talk to Sly. She calls Ghost a "gadfly" a couple of times. And this word has a few meanings. One is literally a kind of fly, and Sly is a fly as well. Another is "social butterfly", which could be what Salubra is thinking of (especially with calling Ghost "stylish" and "dapper" alongside the word). BUT THE THIRD DEFINITION--

WHO'S MORE OF A BLOODSUCKER THAN SLY LOLLLLLLL

I rest my case, Salubra used to call Sly her dapper gadfly, Slylubra canon

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(ahem, my primary evidence is mostly the dream instinct aspect as far as Sly's former home, but shhhh Sly/Salubra is clearly the most important outcome of the lore XD)

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Updated: January 30, 2025

Reworked Group #6: Division 6

Overview

When General Morden established the Rebel Army, he formed various specialised divisions to operate globally from North America to South Africa. Two of the most notable divisions were the Japanese Infantry and Arabian Infantry.

Soldiers of the Japanese Infantry have undergone rigorous training that emphasises unwavering resolve. These soldiers are conditioned to fight relentlessly, never retreating from the battlefield, and to persevere until their final breath. Their approach is twofold: they either view combat as an absolute necessity in eradicating evil or as a high-stakes test of endurance. They’re experts in surprise attacks, dropping down from elevated positions to ambush enemies and utilising explosives from high vantage points. As a last resort, they often execute a kamikaze maneuver, sacrificing themselves to inflict damage. Close quarters combat is another area of expertise, allowing them to swiftly engage enemies at close range with lethal efficiency.

The Japanese Infantry launched an invasion of South America, but a lone division, Division 6, became lost in the vast Chihuahuan Desert. This unfortunate outcome was a result of deliberate miscommunication by other divisions within the Japanese Infantry, who ridiculed Division 6 for their excessive militarism and obsession with martial arts, particularly ninjutsu and karate. Furthermore, four members of Division 6—Nayutaro, Issenmantaro, Nanahyakumantaro, and Happyakumantaro—were biological relatives of the legendary Hyakutaro Ichimonji, which further fueled the scorn.

Fed up with being ridiculed and outraged by the Rebel Army's atrocities, they decided it was time to orchestrate a counter-rebellion. However, they realised that continuing to travel into the unknown would be unwise and that they needed a secure location to strategise. Thus, they began searching for a safe haven. Their search led them to the Oro Sol Ruins, which they transformed into a temporary hideout to stockpile their vehicles, equipment, and rations. Since the other divisions of the Japanese Infantry had ostracised them, denying them access to a radio station, they passed the time by personalising their makeshift base.

Sol Dae Rokker took notice of their presence and was prepared to attack, considering their intrusion a desecration of his temple. However, Nayutaro, Issenmantaro, Nanahyakumantaro, and Happyakumantaro explained their circumstances, and Sol Dae Rokker proposed a deal: in exchange for their worship and promise to respect the temple's sanctity, he would support their rebellion and bestow unique abilities upon select soldiers. Initially hesitant, Nayutaro and his companions recognised the potential benefits and agreed to Sol Dae Rokker's terms.

They began to pay homage to him, and in return, Sol Dae Rokker provided crucial guidance, advising them to seek a strong leader and sharing strategies to counter the Japanese Infantry's tactics. He would grant special abilities to Nayutaro, Issenmantaro, Nanahyakumantaro, and Happyakumantaro, transforming them into formidable fighters on the battlefield. Furthermore, he bestowed blessings upon some soldiers, leading to the creation of the Wrath Samurais and Grudge Soldiers.

After preparing, Division 6 departed the Oro Sol Ruins, embarking on a quest to find a formidable leader. Weeks later, they chanced upon Hyakutaro, who had escaped captivity and was battling a contingent of Japanese Infantry soldiers and Pipovulaj troops. Division 6 intervened, saving Hyakutaro's life, and together they successfully defeated their foes. In the aftermath of battle, Nayutaro, Issenmantaro, Nanahyakumantaro, and Happyakumantaro approached Hyakutaro, explaining their situation and expressing their desire to fight back against the Rebel Army. Without hesitation, they offered him leadership, which took him aback, but he eagerly accepted. He was overjoyed at the prospect of reuniting with his twin brother, Nayutaro, and three cousins after a long separation.

Once Marco, Eri, Tarma, and Fio arrived in South America, Division 6 took it upon themselves to aid them in the fight against the Japanese Infantry. With their support, the Regular Army successfully forced the Japanese Infantry to surrender, revealing crucial information about current enemy positions and the base of operations of the Rebel Army. Afterwards, Division 6 and Marco's team proceeded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they overpowered the Arabian Infantry, forcing them to surrender.

Following their impressive performance against the Arabian Infantry, Division 6 gained recognition from the Regular Army. The higher-ups saw the group of Rebel Army revolutionaries as a valuable asset and an opportunity to reorient Hyakutaro's efforts and recruit additional cadets. They also recognized Division 6's potential as a specialised force capable of addressing situations that other special forces units couldn't handle due to prior commitments or overwhelming circumstances. A mutual agreement was reached, and Division 6 evolved into a key branch of the Regular Army, reserved for emergency situations.

Insignia

It features a solid white circle with a safflower red crescent moon on the left side and the character “六” (meaning "six") in indigo beneath it.

Uniforms

Similar to the special forces units of the Regular Army, Division 6 soldiers don’t have a strict military dress code. However, they have distinctive clothing not found elsewhere in the Regular Army.

Many of them wear tropical caps in coquelicot or reseda green, which are paired with a single ivory white neck flap. Others don traditional straw Komusō hats, featuring a rectangular eye slit for unobstructed vision. They possess the same bombs and guntō-like swords as Division 6 from Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug Advance. However, their swords are sheathed in scabbards made from Japanese woodsnake skin, and they carry their bombs and sticks of dynamite in brownish-red load-bearing backpacks.

When they were part of the Japanese Infantry, they wore the same clothing as the Rebel Infantrymen. However, upon joining the Regular Army, they continued to wear similar attire, including cargo pants, field tunics, and bandoliers, due to their previous association with the Japanese Infantry. Nevertheless, their field tunics now feature the Division 6 insignia embroidered on the back, along with a camouflage pattern of dark green, greyish-brown, and charcoal. Additionally, they wear brownish-red paratrooper boots with safflower red laces and silver-buckled belts in a variety of colours, including white, blue, yellow, orange, green, brown, and black

Vehicles

Type 95 Ha-Gō

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Division 6 Base

Chijō no Kakurega is a heavily fortified subterranean bunker situated beneath the arid expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert, its underground design eerily reminiscent of Division 6's hideout from Metal Slug 3. The bunker features an underground river and an extensive network of tunnels and chambers. Division 6 has a Borobune Slug that floats on the underground river, serving as a secluded retreat for members seeking solitude or a tranquil experience reminiscent of a cruise. They contain multiple facilities within the bunker:

A central intelligence briefing room for strategic planning, operational oversight, data analysis, and intelligence gathering with a dedicated radio console for encrypted communications.

A secure workspace equipped with eighteen workstation desks, high-performance computers, a water dispenser, and six secure file cabinets containing classified documents and sensitive historical archives.

A live-fire shooting range situated adjacent to an obstacle course and a secure equipment locker storing tactical gear and military uniforms.

A fortified storage facility for various firearms, ammunition and explosives with controlled access and intrusion detection systems.

A sleeping quarters located near five modern bathrooms and a fully equipped hospital and medical research facility.

A library filled with a diverse range of books and curated souvenirs sits adjacent to a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

The entertainment lounge is furnished with a sofa, six bean bag chairs, and Utan’s favourite vintage bentwood chair. A sleek television, mounted on a dresser containing board games, provides options for watching news, shows, and movies. The room also features a coffee table and four arcade cabinets: Splatterhouse, Q*bert, The Revenge of Shinobi, and King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing.

A reinforced, blast-resistant dining area with seating for troops and staff, offering nutritious meals.

A kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, a food preparation area, a sanitation facility, and a dry goods storage.

A hardened, fully equipped maintenance area for specialised military vehicles, including repair pits, hydraulic lifts, and specialised tooling.

A parking area for military vehicles with a nearby storage room for vehicle parts, accessories, and maintenance materials.

Extra Information

Members of Division 6 are commonly known as "Divisioners" or "Regular Sixers”, which helps distinguish them from other special forces units.

Division 6 members utilise handguns similar to those used by the Peregrine Falcons Squad and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. The firearms are allocated based on operative gender. Male operatives are equipped with semi-automatic Murder .50AE pistols, while female operatives carry double-action Classic Murder .38 revolvers.

They possess two elite units, consecrated by Sol Dae Rokker: Wrath Samurais and Grudge Soldiers. Wrath Samurais are fearsome warriors with burnt crimson flesh, infused with divine rage that fuels their unparalleled ferocity in swift and deadly attacks. Grudge Soldiers embody the vengeful spirits of their fallen comrades. Their appearance consists of whitened hair and pale, rotting bluish-purple skin. They can summon fiery blue pillars from the earth and hurl homing, explosive skulls at their enemies.

Despite being reserved for emergencies, they regularly engage with the Peregrine Falcons Squad and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., often collaborating with the elite operatives.

Unlike other special forces units, Division 6 doesn't rely on Rumi and Madoka as its main suppliers. Instead, Eri Kasamoto fulfills this role, providing a wide range of essential supplies, including food rations and firearms. Meanwhile, Tarma Roving and Tequila serve a different purpose, handling repairs for the unit's damaged vehicles. The reason behind Eri's role as supplier remains unclear, but rumours suggest that Sol Dae Rokker was dissatisfied with Rumi and Madoka's subpar navigation skills. Allegedly, he deemed them unworthy of interacting with his followers, prompting him to enlist Eri for the task instead.

Most of their recruits come from three primary sources: cadets from the P.F. Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. or Ikari Warriors. This is largely due to Hyakutaro's tendency to extend invitations to individuals who leave a lasting impression on him.

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Unsolved Mysteries of Disco

🦋 How in the heck did Disco spore jump without Paul or anyone seeming to be manning any stations but the Captain's chair?

🐝 Why Michael got back together with Book - a man who betrayed her on the day they met, which is forgivable, right, they just met, kiss kiss make up; but then he betrays her, the crew of Discovery, the entirety of the Federation, and the whole rest of the galaxy. Albeit out of grief. Also is it really a good idea to fall in love with the very first person you meet on your one-way trip to the future? There's a whole galaxy out there, Michael!

💖 What *actually* happened to Oros?

🏳️‍🌈 Did Adira and Grey ever meet again? Or did it kind of dissolve into well-thanks-for-letting-me-transcend-death-is-it-alright-if-we-start-seeing-other-people that quickly?

💐 What *was* Paul's legacy? I love him. I adore him. I wish the show had been about him. Give us a gay captain! I mean, besides Kirk, who is clearly in love with his Number One, Spock.

🙏 Is there a limit to how many Commanders can be on one ship? Or how many Captains can sit in one chair? Ahem might as well ask how many angels can dance on the head of that pin. Thoughts, Aquinas?

🙀 And finally, why didn't we get seven seasons?

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FE6 Novelization Translation - Chapter 16 Section 4

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Chapter 16 - The True Enemy (Section 4)

*Note: The 1st 13 chapters are FE7's novelization.

The day after Roy and the Lycian Army captured Castle Armagh, Melady, commander of Guinivere’s guard, entered the guest room of Castle Eburacum, where she and her troops were currently stationed to defend Mount Eburacum.

“I see… So there is no possibility that the princess is either here on Fibernia, nor the other two islands. That is what you are saying, correct?” She asked the bishop in front of her for confirmation.

She had been ordered by the king to find Princess Guinivere.

Soon after that, she received a report that Guinivere was being safeguarded by the Lycian League Army, and came to the Western Isles.

At present, Bern and Etruria were enemies, but not all Etrurians were showing hostility towards Bern. Among them existed a faction that thought Etruria should not fear Bern’s military might, but rather reconcile and forge a bond of peace with them.

This “Bern faction” was secretly making contact with Bern and diligently paying them tribute to keep their favor should Bern ever attack Etruria. The bishop of St. Elimine’s Church and lord of the Eburacum region standing in front of Melady now, Oro, was one such person.

She sought his cooperation in order to obtain more detailed intel about the Isles.

Oro said with a truly sorry expression on his face, “Yes, as you requested, we even sent spies to keep watch over the Lycian Army when they arrived here, but we could not find a woman fitting Princess Guinivere’s description.”

“...Understood. I will try looking for another lead. Bishop Oro, I thank you for cooperating with Bern.”

“I will pray that Princess Guinivere will reunite with you safely.”

“Thank you. Now, please excuse me.” Melady bowed with a click of her heels, then hurried out of the room.

The soldier waiting to take her place when she left entered the room. He walked up to Oro and asked, “Bishop Oro, who was that just now…?”

“A wyvern knight of Bern. She said her name is Melady, and that she is currently looking for her lady, Princess Guinivere.”

“Did you tell her anything?”

As a small smile crept across his face, Oro answered in a nonchalant tone, “Of course I didn’t. Why would I? Princess Guinivere is a precious hostage and the Bern faction’s trump card. Lord Roartz’s joy when he received the news that Mage General Cecilia is hiding her in Aquleia, was as great as when Lord Arcardo told him that Prince Myrddin‘s assassination was successful!”

The bishop had already pinpointed Guinivere’s whereabouts, yet he did not share this information with Melady because he was waiting until the right time to use her as a trump card and exchange her for as much of Bern’s favor as he could.

But Oro’s casual use of a certain word made the soldier’s face turn pale. “B-Bishop Oro! We shouldn’t say the word ‘assassination’ so lightly…”

“Ah, my tongue did slip, didn’t it? Anyway, she is quite valuable to us.”

“Y-Yes, Sir…”

“So what did you come here for? Did you have business with me?”

At the bishop’s question, the soldier stood at attention and gave his report properly. “Yes, Sir! It is in regards to the village where the Resistance leader is hiding. I have come to inform you that we are now ready to commence our attack on it!”

The Resistance was plotting an attack on Mount Eburacum.

Oro had received that information via his sources and allowed the Resistance to plan their attack up until its final moments, plotting his own battle strategy to attack just as their members were all rounded up together.

Now aware that they had finished their preparations, Oro nodded his head in satisfaction, “Then attack them immediately. Before we have any unnecessary nuisances here…” He spoke in the same gentle tone he would use when preaching a sermon.

ー

After the Lycian Army had captured Castle Armagh and gotten some rest by spending a night nearby Mount Eburacum, just as Oro was giving his orders to attack the Resistance, they arrived in the village where the Resistance was hiding.

According to what Larum told them when she requested their help, Oro, lord over the entire Mount Eburacum area, was mobilizing his soldiers to destroy the Resistance.

Without a moment to waste, Roy gave his army the order to march.

They were now on standby in the northwestern corner of the village. It was in just as dire of a situation as all of the other villages they had seen.

The stone wall built for protection had crumbled in several locations, and was no longer of any use.The rows of houses had likely been all damaged by bandits, as many of them appeared to have been patched up several times in multiple places.

Roy looked the tattered village once over, then turned to face the dancer standing next to him.

“The Resistance’s hideout is in this village, you said?”

 In response to Roy’s question, Larum nodded with an anxious expression on her face. “Yes, but the lord’s troops might reach them any minute.” There was nothing anyone could do to help how worried she was about her friends. She was so upset her tiny body was shivering.

Wolt suddenly approached Roy and interrupted their conversation. “This Lord Oro is the worst! Bishops are supposed to share the gods’ teachings and save the people from their suffering… Yet he’s doing the exacct opposite of saving them, and making them suffer instead! I could never forgive him!”

Roy nodded in agreement.

Every word he heard about the man infuriated him more and more, and made him feel all the harder that he had to help both the people and the Resistance as quickly as he could. But while he had sent his letter to Cecila asking for her approval to do so, he couldn’t expect a response from her in a day.

‘Should I make my own decision? Or should I wait for Cecilia’s instructions?’

As he was stuck in a loss over what to do, a panicking soldier ran up to him and reported, “Lord Roy! Soldiers have come from the castle to attack the village!”

“Wh-What should we do, Lord Roy?!” Wolt asked as he turned pale.

He had to make a decision now or never. Roy made up his mind. “If we wait for Cecilia’s instructions, we won’t make it in time… I want to help the people. Even if that means ruining our relations with Etruria. If I think only of the safety of my own country, then I will be no better than the lords here.”

This decision might not turn out to be a wise one.

But if he acted as if he had not seen the current state of the Western Isles, he would be no different than the selfish lords here thinking only of their own benefit.

Neither his morals nor his pride would allow him to become like them. And his father ruling over Lycia in his absence would have no praise for him, either.

“We fight to return home with our heads held high!” Now resolute in his decision, Roy gave his troops the order to march.

ー

As the Lycian Army was starting the battle to save the Resistance, a unit of Bern’s wyvern riders was on standby atop the mountain range south of Castle Eburacum. They were none other than the princess’ guard Melady commanded.

As they were a unit formed to protect the princess, their ranks were composed entirely of female wyvern riders, though there was currently a male wyvern rider beside them.

He had long hair that went down to his waist, and though he had a slim build, his muscles were also very well toned. He wore dark blue armor lined with a silver border, and had a sharp gaze that was currently staring up into the sky, directly at a certain red wyvern knight flying towards him.

His name was Galle. He served General Murdock, commander of Bern’s northern army, which was currently stationed in Ilia.

He and Melady first met as fresh recruits training together, and now they were lovers.

The moment his beloved returned, he immediately said to her, “How did it go? Did you learn Princess Guinivere’s whereabouts?”

“No… Word is that she is not currently with the Lycian Army. And just when I thought we finally had a lead…”

“So this means even your search of the Western Isles has been a waste.” Galle immediately assessed based on the current situation. 

Melady had an apologetic expression on her face as she said, “Galle… I’m sorry. His Majesty ordered only my unit to search for Princess Guinivere so it could be kept secret. Yet I got you involved as well…”

“You have no need to fret over such a minor matter.” He answered simply.

Still Melady continued, “But you are one of General Murdock’s lieutenants!”

“General Murdock agreed to me helping you. In fact, he said it is best we find both Princess Guinivere and the Fire Emblem as quickly as possible.”

“...So Princess Guinivere might really have the Fire Emblem…”

“That is our superiors’ current conclusion, at least. And considering everything we currently know, it seems correct.”

The princess’ disappearance, and the loss of the Fire Emblem…

Both events happened at the same time. But even more convincing was the fact that only a member of the Bern royal family should be able to secretly sneak inside of the heavily guarded Shrine of Seals and leave with the Fire Emblem in hand.

That made it clear that Princess Guinivere was responsible for the Fire Emblem’s disappearance.

Melady respected the lady she lived to serve very deeply, and had no idea why she would do such a thing. A dark expression fell over her face.

Hating to see her like this, Galle spoke softly. “Don’t make that face. You know very well the kind of person Princess Guinivere is. Surely she has her reasons. And chances are high that she is still somewhere within Elibe. Meaning that she may be within General Narcian’s jurisdiction… shall I try asking him for assistance?”

But his proposal made Melady furrow her brow. It was a look of obvious displeasure. “Meaning you would bow your head to General Narcian?” She asked.

“Of course! As one of the Three Wyvern Generals, he is of the highest rank in the Bern Army. Both Lycia and Etruria are his jurisdiction, and he is the commander of Bern’s southern army.”

“...Galle, do you not spite him?”

“What do you mean?”

“You should have become one of the Three Wyvern Generals! He argued that you are not from Bern, and stole what is rightfully yours. To ask him for help would be…”

Melady could not stand Narcian’s cruel words and actions. He did not behave at all as a knight should.

Galle was indeed a foreigner born in another country. But everyone knew that he had exceptional leadership and combat abilities, and more importantly, that he was fiercely loyal to Bern’s royal family.

Even ignoring the fact that he was her beloved, she could not stand seeing such an exceptional person be passed up for the position he was more than qualified for.

But Galle himself merely answered in a calm and collected tone, “That’s true, however, there may be no other way.”

“Still…”

Melady started to make another rebuttal, but Galle raised a hand to keep her from doing so and continued, “I am more than satisfied with my current position. Both His Majesty and General Murdock trust me, despite the fact that I am a foreigner. I do not wish for anything more.”

“Galle…” He did not have even a tinge of sadness in his expression. Melady decided to stop voicing her dissatisfaction any further.

Right now, it was more important that she continued working to track down Princess Guinivere.

Once she remembered that, the red dragon rider took her soldiers with her, and they all flew up into the sky.

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Several hours after Roy and the Lycian Army entered battle, an archer unit waving Etruria’s flag and a pegasus knight unit both arrived in the village from the south.

They were there under the direct order of Arcardo to defeat the Lycian League Army.

The captain of the archer unit and current commanding officer of the pegasus knight unit, Klein, had the beautiful blond hair characteristic of many people from Etruria and a face so handsome it could make anyone jealous. In contrast, the pegasus knight unit was made up of Ilian mercenaries and their leader, Thea, who had a sharp gaze that contrasted her otherwise cute features. She pursed her lips tightly as she stared straight ahead.

Klein looked over at the Lycians, currently fighting Eburacum’s guard soldiers within the village, and muttered, ”So that’s the Lycian League Army?”

“They’re the army that came here at the mainland’s request to chase out the bandits… correct?” Thea asked, and looked at Klein for confirmation.

He nodded immediately. “Yes, but according to Lord Arcardo, they are working together with the bandits and causing the people even more suffering. Why are they doing the exact opposite of what they were ordered to? I cannot understand why they would.”

“Neither can I.” Thea agreed as if this answer would be obvious to anyone.

What could the Lycian Army possibly stand to gain from harming the people? Klein still had a nagging feeling tugging on his heart, but he could not let his guard down now that he was about to join the fray.

He swiftly gave his orders. “Thea, you take your pegasus knights and fly around north. I will attack from here.”

“Understood! Right away, Sir!” Thea accepted her orders and immediately moved to act upon them.

But Klein quickly called her back over. “Ah, Thea!”

“What is it?”

“I heard you have sisters.”

“Yes, I have both an older and a younger sister.” Though the sudden question confused her, she answered it simply.

“And you're all pegasus knights?”

“Yes, but what’s up? Why ask about them so suddenly…?” She asked, unable to hold her curiosity back any longer.

Klein responded as his pretty face flushed a bit red, “Well… I actually have a younger sister myself.”

“She must be very pretty if she is your sister, General Klein!”

“Thank you! She is very strong-willed, but also very cute. However, she recently got caught up in current events, and I don't know where she is now…”

He was so worried about his missing sister that his graceful smile disappeared from his face like the sun plummeting down and shrouding the world in darkness.

As someone who had two sisters herself, she understood his feelings so well that it hurt. As if this was happening to her own sisters, she gasped so loudly her words were nearly a shriek. “Oh no, that's terrible!”

“I've had soldiers out searching for her ever since, but they still haven't found her yet. It's frustrating. If I didn't have this assignment, I would look for her myself.” He said, his deep purple eyes staring into the distance.

It frustrated and angered him that there was nothing he could do while a member of his family he held so dear was in danger. His eyes conveyed that as he wondered where his adorable sister could be right now, he was picturing her carefree smile.

Then he turned to Thea and said just as much to himself as he did to her, “Thea, please take care of yourself, for your family who must be thinking about you always.”

“I will. Thank you, Sir.” Her words were full of deep respect for him.

Klein was an Etrurian general and the heir to House Reglay, and she was an Ilian mercenary. The difference between their social status was as great as heaven and hell.

Most people had always been very critical of Ilian mercenaries. She'd been told on multiple occasions that they were all like hyenas, flocking to the battlefield because there was no other way they could survive.

But the young general standing before her was different.

He treated her like any other ally, and never used her as a disposable tool like other employers had. Rather, the more she insisted she should lead the charge, the more he insisted that he must fight on the front line.

She kept this thought secret, but she would have no regrets if she died fighting for him.

With a bow, she took her unit with her into the sky, flying off to carry out her orders at the northern side of the village.

As Klein watched the herd of beautiful pegasi fly off into the sky, his doubts still weighed heavily on his heart. ‘...But what Lord Arcardo said still doesn't make sense. Would the Lycian Army really come here and immediately start colluding with pirates…?’

The Lycian Army had never once stepped foot on the Western Isles before.

Would it even be possible to start committing evil acts with bandits so quickly after arriving in an unfamiliar land?

But that was as far as he allowed his thoughts to wander before he shook his head to take his mind off them.

There were many things that seemed impossible, but right now, as a soldier of Etruria, he had an order to obey. He gave his unit the order to remain on standby until Thea’s unit was in position.

ー

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I already finished:

-Hollow Knight Enemy Battle (#hollow knight enemy battle) or (#hkeb), and the winner was Sibling!

-Hollow Knight NPC Fight (#hollow knight npc fight) or (#hknpc) where the winner was Hornet!

-Hollow Knight Ghost Fight (#hollow knight ghost fight) or (#hkgf) where the winner was Lost Kin!

-Hollow Knight Boss Fight (#hollow knight boss fight) or (#hkbf) where the winner was Pure Vessel!

-Hollow Knight Everything Else Fight (#hollow knight everything else fight) or (#hkeef) where the winner was the Monarch Wings!

-Hollow Knight Charm Fight (#hollow knight charm fight) or (#hkcf) where the winner was Unbreakable Strength!

-Hollow Knight Area Fight (#hollow knight area fight) or (#hkaf) where the winner was City of Tears!

-Hollow Knight Stag Station Fight (#hollow knight stag station fight) or (#hkssf) where the winner was Queen's Station!

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Round Three, Wave Five:

Ancient Basin v. The White Palace

Lake of Unn v. Mace Bug

Queen's Gardens (Stag Station) v. Marmu (boss)

Brothers Oro & Mato v. Dung Defender

Lumafly Lantern v. Thistlewind (NPC)

Teacher's Archives v. Molten

Elder Baldur v. Iselda

White Defender v. Nosk

[qualcosadelgenere]

PT. 3

1) Falcão da Silva: "He trained his reflexes in the depths of the Amazon, and puts them to work on the pitch."

2) Lagarto Carlos: "He seems to move to a samba rhythm when he makes a challenge on the pitch."

3) Bagre Antonio: "He's involved in an environmental movement to save the endangered Brazilwood tree."

4) Monstro: "When he drinks coffee, he surges with power. Doesn't do his health much good, though."

5) Formiga Clemens: "He likes to pioneer forms of agriculture that are more rainforest friendly."

6) Presa: "He's really interested in developing engine fuel derived from sugar cane."

7) Borboleta Barbosa: "He wants to look beyond the borders of Brazil and study the playing styles of other nations."

8) Coruja Cerezo: "His powerful physique is down to his arduous training carrying bundles of sugar cane."

9) Leonardo Almeida: "Football's in his blood. He's the fourth generation to represent his country."

10) Mack Ronijo: "Strength, talent, determination-this guy's got the lot. He's the perfect player."

11) Gato: "At the carnival, listen out for the distinctive timbre of his home-made tambourine."

12) Javali Ribeiro: "He's always thinking up spectacular outfits to wear to the carnival."

13) Urso Nogueira: "His cool and calculated style doesn't always mesh with passionate Latin football."

14) Cavalo Oliviera: "His big plan is to start an international biofuel bussiness in Brazil."

15) Tigre Mendes: "He gets more and more pumped as the crowd cheer louder and louder!"

16) Grilo Santos: "His family run a traditional Brazilian eaterie, so he's always cooking for his team-mates."

1) Jorge Ortega: "He's known for his aggressive style. His brutal tackles often lead to melees."

2) Teres Tolue: "Proud of his impregnable defence, he directs the team from the back."

3) Julio Acosta: "He has a fondness for yeba maté tea, and he always packs some when he plays away."

4) Gordo Díaz: "From a family of vineyard owners, he's striving to put Argentinian wine on the map."

5) Ramón Martinez: "He really appreciates the colonial architecture of Buenos Aires."

6) Esteban Carlos: "He does altitude training in the Andes, so there's no escaping his tenacious plays."

7) Sergio Pérez: "He has lofty ambitions of reinventing the Argentinian literary scene."

8) Roberto Torres: "The old legend of El Dorado is an enduring passion for him. He dreams of finding it."

9) Pablo Castillo: "The natural beauty of Argentina inspires his art, and he hopes for recognition."

10) Leone Batigo: "His swooping, powerful plays have earned him the nickname El Cóndor."

11) Diego Oro: "This nutty player sets off fireworks in his bathroom at Christmas and new year."

12) Lionel Cruz: "He makes incredible pork sausages. It's like a hobby for him."

13) Mario Saviola: "His pushy parents said to him, "you'd better win, or else!", which causes him much angst."

14) Hernán Tevez: "Despite his young age, he helps the local radio station, covering football matches."

15) Germán Samuel: "Serve him a steak, sprinkled with sea salt and grilled over an open fire, and he's in heaven."

16) Ricardo Agüero: "The windy regions of Patagonia have been his training ground, so he's an all-weather player."

1) Billy Rapid: "He wants to be a cowboy in a western. He's always practising lines in the mirror."

2) Ted Bryan: "He sees Silicon Valley as a goldmine, and he hopes to make his fortune there."

3) Tony Stridas: "This guy is obsessed with eating steaks. He can't rest unless he eats one a day."

4) Dyke Dynamo: "They say that he once wrestled a buffalo to the ground. I'm not so sure, though."

5) Asuka Domon: "Used to live in the USA. Behaves flippantly, but is deep-hearted."

6) Steve Woodmac: "His ambition is to sit in the Oval Office, but no one takes him seriously."

7) Kazuya Ichinose: "This comeback kid is known as the midfield magician."

8) Sean Pierce: "He's only young, but he has a good grasp of Wall Street's complex financial structures."

9) Mark Kruger: "America's star player. He, together with Ichinose, pulls the team along."

10) Dylan Keith: "Top scorer of the FFI qualifier tournament. He is called "Mister Goal"."

11) Michele Jacks: "Despite his age, he is already a genius child actor who has been 10 years in a Hollywood acting career!"

12) Alex Hawk: "He insists that he can read the signs in nature to predict the weather."

13) Rob Parker: "He wants to live the American dream by taking his country all the way to the top."

14) Bob Bobbins: "He's a real slob. He loves to sprawl on the sofa, swilling cola and chomping chips."

15) Sammy Dempsey: "He's tiny for an American, but within him hides the coiled power of a jungle cat."

16) Eddie Howard: "He didn't care much for American football, but he really took to soccer."

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(Btw what kind of an introductory line is this, referring to a 14 year old kid, like??

'He was supposed to have died, but...*🙄🥱*'?? But what?? You wanted Kazuya dead? Hater.)

[pannaginip]

It was martial law, and soldiers shot and killed many young Tausug men in Jolo on mere suspicion of being rebels, [Amroussi “Cheng” Rasul, a grandson of the late Hadji Butu, the first Muslim Filipino senator] recalled. Among them, he said, was his classmate, Alfred Chang.

Rasul’s grim memory harked back to the government’s military crackdown on the historic town, as it sought to suppress the uprising of the Nur Misuari-led Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), then a new group that emerged to challenge the martial law imposed by the late strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos more than a year earlier and started the struggle for Moro independence.

Five decades later, the events of the February 4-11, 1974 siege in Jolo remain largely forgotten, and neither the local governments nor the National Commission for Muslim Filipinos (MCMF) has arranged commemorative activities for what has been dubbed the “Jolo-caust.”

The Battle of Jolo, also called The Burning of Jolo, was a significant but often overlooked event in the country’s history in that it was the strongest resistance against the martial regime of Marcos at that time, said retired judge Soliman Santos Jr. during the live-streamed “The Siege of Jolo 1974” forum at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City on Monday, February 12.

At the same time, the event signaled the beginning of a growing movement for Mindanao independence, according to Santos, author of the book The Moro Islamic Challenge: Constitutional Rethinking for the Mindanao Peace Process.

As the military fought against MNLF forces, intense battles spread throughout the city. Military ships bombarded the pier, a gas station exploded, and napalm bombs were used. After days of fighting, the military regained control, but about two-thirds of the Jolo burned to the ground and lay in ruins.

Amina Rasul, lead convenor of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID), said it was a “devastating blow to the fabric of Tausug and Jolo society resulting in immeasurable human suffering, economic hardships, and destruction of our political structure… and represented a very painful part of our history.”

“People in Manila think we were always poor. No, we were very well off even though we were neglected by the government,” she said.

“Because of the complete destruction… the money that made Jolo relatively rich went to enrich Zamboanga, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Manila… And because there was capital flight and the destruction of infrastructure, the best and brightest had to leave because there were no opportunities and they had to support their families,” she said.

The Marcos administration then, concerned about possible consequences from oil-producing Muslim nations, took steps to address the humanitarian impact in the predominantly Muslim province. It established a government task force to lead Jolo’s recovery, which included actions like stopping loan repayments to banks, providing significant loans to residents, and pausing tax collection temporarily.

Elgin Salomon, an assistant history professor at UP-Visayas in Iloilo, said the government then initially concealed the situation in Jolo and later framed the narrative that it was fighting “Maoist rebels” in Jolo through its controlled media.

The MNLF subsequently abandoned its pursuit of independence and forged a peace agreement with the Ramos administration in the 1990s. The accord led to the establishment of the now-defunct Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the precursor to the current and expanded Bangsamoro region.

Five decades later, what lingers is a sense of nostalgia, with many survivors still longing to witness the return of Jolo’s former glory, said Agnes Shari Tan Aliman, a survivor and author of the book The Siege of Jolo, 1974.

2024 Feb. 12

[orassian]

/ FOREIGN SYSTEM OVERRIDE DETECTED / / COUNTERMEASURES FAILED / / HOMING ONTO THE INCOMING TRANSMISSION /

Testing reception... 1... 2...

Actually, I think that's no longer necessary, seeing that we are able to penetrate the Matriarchy's frequency cyber-coverage with little difficulty these days.

Start the video feed.

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Yshiradh, Orassian nation and aliens from the beyond. Broadcasting currently from Libertopia, @union-replicants space. Weather here is lovely with occasional rainfall. A prime time to hit the beach and enjoy the light of the parent sun, since it's predicted to shine bright today, as it is for the Orassian Liberation Front in home space.

This is 'People's News Republic', an independent news agency geared towards unbiased coverage about current events happening in the Orassian space. I'm your hostess, Erhrdra D'Kara, and here are the latest developments.

The liberation forces have made significant advancements in the west of Gaurdis system and have secured ample space and time for the OLF to install a defensive station in the system.

The fight was hard, but the competency of the Liberation Front, and the help lent to them by the aliens not indifferent to our fight for democracy, had pulled them through the struggle. The push is currently moving to Oros and the broken ruins of the homeworld, but the resistance and the presence of the loyalists there is still significant. The potential capture of Orassia is anticipated to improve morale among the fighting forces, and the OLF needs what it can muster to bring an end to one of the only oppressive dictatorships in the Eastern Quadrant.

Among the greatest news today is the complete liberation of the H'Oumukh Region! In their strategic push, and with the aid of many volunteers from other interstellar states, the OLF managed to secure the region and clear it of all presence of loyalists. According to the words of the soldiers, it was "as if the whole comms network of the Matriarchy's forces in H'Oumukh started malfunctioning, which allowed for the offensive to be successful in the first place." It is unknown at the moment who was responsible, but, whoever it may have been, they have just helped to bring the tyranny of the Matriarchy one step closer to its end.

In other news, our news network, with the help of our allies, have reached out to Region of J'Horrim to spread the message of truth. When we heard that they still believe that no civil war is currently happening on their doorstep at all, we were shocked. The propaganda wall of the Matriarchy had certainly worked wonders for them at the time, but not at that moment.

At least some of the citizens in the region got to hear the realities of what was happening, and they would share them with the rest gradually. Our agency certainly received potential points of contact, which we will gladly share with our allies.

We have received word that the OLF is to hold memorials to the fallen soldiers in the capitol city of the region, Atasaŋ. The insurgents have suffered their share of losses they intend not to be forgotten by the fighters. We, the free Orassian people, will keep on pushing against the tyranny of dictatorships, and our promise to never stop fighting will never be broken.

For tonight, this concludes our news coverage. Thank you for listening. This has been 'People's News Republic'.

Truth to the people.

Freedom to the Orassian people.

Peace to the fallen.

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[onenettvchannel]

FLASH REPORT THIS MORNING: Calambanon Radio Announcer 'DJ Johnny Walker' gunned down from an Unnamed Suspect during an Online TeleRadyo Broadcast of Gold FM (updated as final!!!)

(with reports from 106.1mhz's FMR Babe Radio: Dipolog and DWPM-AM's Radyo 630: Manila)

CALAMBA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL -- In a shocking and tragic incident that is recently unfolded in the morning on Sunday (November 5th, 2023 – Calamba local time)… Juan Jerrebel Anggoy Jumalon, popularly known as “DJ Johnny Walker”, a 57 y/o part-time hard-hitting local radio announcer and Disc Jockey [born on August 2nd, 1966], morning radio host and on-board provincial station manager of 94.7mhz’s Gold FM: Calamba was shot dead inside on his own home radio booth at Purok 2, Brgy. Don Bernardo A. Neri, Calamba, Misamis Occidental during an exclusive Facebook live video broadcast of his local morning radio program 'Pahapyod sa Kabuntagon’ (Early Morning). This devastating event has sent shockwaves throughout the local Calambanon community and the radio broadcasting industry in Misamis Occidental.

DJ Johnny Walker, a beloved not-so-fictional figure in the local radio scene, was a prominent personality on 94.7 Gold FM: Calamba. His real name “Juan Jerrebel Anggoy Jumalon”, was known to very few as he went by his radio alias, which had become synonymous with the morning airwaves. More than several years or decades of experience in radio broadcasting, Mr. Jumalon had become an integral part of the local community, providing entertainment, information and a sense of connection to his listeners each day.

94.7 Gold FM: Calamba is an affiliated local FM radio station of the Kalayaan Broadcasting System Inc. (KBSi), and DJ Johnny Walker played a pivotal role in its success. His morning radio program, 'Pahapyod sa Kabuntagon’ was not only known for its entertaining content but also for its community engagement, discussing local & regional issues in Misamis Occidental, and bringing the community together through various interactive segments. This made Mr. Jumalon, a cherished figure among his listeners and colleagues.

In 2014, his personal broadcasting setup of the aforesaid local FM radio station within a decade before the male suspect gunned down to Mr. Jumalon during an exclusive televised interview of DXTE-TV 8's TV5: Cagayan de Oro for News 5. In his personal health reasons back then, Mr. Jumalon was part of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Several years later aside from murder case, local and regional issues to be followed when discussing land and business all across the Misamis Occidental area as a motive.

Per the exclusive spot report as obtained by 106.1mhz’s Favorite Music Radio: Babe Radio Dipolog and the selected KBP-member stations in Misamis Occidental, in cooperation with DWPM-AM’s Radyo 630: Manila, when the tragic incident took place during the said LIVE Facebook video broadcast of 'Pahapyod sa Kabuntagon’ around 5:35am on that fateful Black Sunday. This was the world's first online horrific, TeleRadyo-like broadcasting history in Southern Mindanao.

Outside the CCTV video as mentioned, another suspect to be illegally trespassed, who were pretending in disguise as a local listener for a potential public service without a security guard on-duty.

Within the final moments develop, the unnamed male suspect who remains at large and carries a firearm of caliber .45 pistol, disrupted the live FM radio program and shot twice to Mr. Jumalon (even in audible transistor radio simulcast in general), leading to his untimely demise by shooting his lower lip towards his back portion head, then stealing a gold jewelry worth PHP150,000 (U$D2,682.45), and quickly fled off the scene shortly after. Overall, two or three suspects have yet to be later identified on national internet TV. The aforesaid live video on the radio station’s Facebook page on 94.7 Gold FM: Calamba, captured the horrifying event as it unfolded, leaving online viewers in shock and disbelief.

As we gather a lot of information and investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, there is an outpouring of support and condolences from the listeners, avid fans, friends and colleagues of Mr. Jumalon on various disclosed social media platforms. The incident has prompted discussions about the safety of media professionals, particularly in the realm of live radio broadcasting and online media.

Local authorities in Misamis Occidental have embarked on a detailed probe, and the motive is suspected to be a work-related situation. He was now confirmed dead on arrivial (DOA) from a physician doctor named Dr. Geopeter L. Manisan at Calamba District Hospital (CDH) in National Highway, the said city.

A hot pursuit operation of the Calamba Municipal Police Station (CMPS) is on its way, in relation to a brutal murder suspect from an unidentified gun man.

The untimely demise of “DJ Johnny Walker” is a profound loss to the local radio industry and the community he served for several years or decades. His legacy as a passionate radio personality who connected with his audience on a personal level will be remembered and cherished on him. He is one of the 199th journalists killed since 1986 until the present, which includes Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Dumaguete City, Mabinay and Negros Oriental, as according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).

As the investigation unfolds from the Calamba-Philippine National Police, the community and his fellow broadcasters mourn the loss of a beloved figure and await justice throughout the weekend for this heinous act.

EDITOR's NOTE (as of November 7th, 2023): We edited out for clarification from our previous update, as we all learned from our media friends at Radyo 630: Manila and other KBP-member FM, AM and TV stations in Mindanao to come up with a conclusion.

Amalia Sheran Sharm, Miko Kubota and Ridley Terrance have all fully contributed to this news report.

PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: 94.7mhz's Gold FM: Calamba via FB PHOTO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.facebook.com/100064859973484/posts/333407976049356 [Referenced FB News Article via DXJN-FM 105.3mhz's Radyo Bandera News FM: Cotabato] *https://www.facebook.com/100093017771931/videos/356914123385052 [Referenced FB LIVE Video via DXKB-FM 89.3mhz's Radyo Bandera Sweet FM: Cagayan de Oro] *https://www.facebook.com/100077562834152/posts/359801613281930 [Referenced Police Blotter in PR via Arianna Trisha] *https://www.facebook.com/100094088475887/posts/191863797293235 [Referenced FB News Article via DWPM-AM's Radyo 630khz: Manila] *https://www.facebook.com/100075706497836/posts/356802900186590 [Referenced FB News Article via DZMD-FM 100.7mhz's MyFM: Bataan] *https://www.facebook.com/100064616655120/posts/734630538700828 [Referenced FB News Article via The Philippine Star] *https://www.facebook.com/100047471591140/posts/865352015057177 [Referenced FB News Article via Xymon Jeremiah Pedro the 2nd] *https://www.facebook.com/100064282075832/posts/737856285033767 [Referenced FB Captioned Statement Post via Presidential Communications Office] *https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/11/05/2309128/misamis-occidental-radio-broadcaster-gunned-down-while-air [Referenced News Article via The Philippine Star] *https://www.facebook.com/100067938276705/posts/669891301952140 [Referenced FB Captioned PHOTO via MOPPO] *https://www.facebook.com/100067938276705/posts/669997835274820 [Referenced FB Captioned PHOTO via MOPPO] *https://www.facebook.com/100064809663843/posts/730885619081754 [Referenced FB Captioned PHOTO via Presidential Task Force on Media Security] *https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2023/11/5/misamis-occidental-juan-jumalon-death.html [Referenced News Article via DXKO-TV 5's CNN Philippines: Cagayan de Oro] *https://pinoytrend.net/2023/11/05/radio-announcer-na-si-johnny-walker-pinatumba-habang-nasa-gitna-ng-kanyang-programa/ [Referenced News Article via PinoyTrend] *https://rmn.ph/radio-announcer-patay-matapos-pagbabarilin-habang-nagpoprograma-sa-calamba-misamis-occidental/ [Referenced News Article via DXDR-AM 981khz's RMN: Dipolog] and *https://remate.ph/radio-broadcaster-binaril-patay-sa-gitna-ng-programa/ [Referenced News Article via Remate]

-- OneNETnews Team

[9yardsmedia]

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[shiningdesignersreflections]

Chapter 3: Unfulfilled Dance Invitation

Narrated by Yesenia.

Narrator: From that moment on, Tavi has been my steadfast companion, as swift and keen as the sword he is bestowed as a symbol of his Knighthood. Together, we stand vigilant against any and all dangers.

Narrator: During our first patrol, a gentle breeze caresses the lush green fields, and vibrant flowers bloom along our path, unfettered and carefree.

Narrator: As Tavi tends to my horse, his visage appears more serene than usual in the sunlight. Yet, something about his demeanor seems slightly tense to my keen eye.

Yesenia: There is no peril to fear, so worry not, and come take a walk with me.

Tavi: To tour with Your Highness is an honor that fills me with calm, not fear.

Narrator: His response is composed as always, yet I catch sight of something held tightly in his right hand.

Yesenia: Pray tell, what's in your grasp?

Narrator: My perception surprises him, and a flicker of disbelief flashes across his handsome visage. He turns away, abashed, before extending his hand towards me.

Narrator: And there, resting within his palm, I see a ring woven from delicate blossoms, quietly aglow.

Tavi: A mere trinket, made in hopes that Your Highness might take pleasure in it. But I worried that presenting it would be inappropriate...

Yesenia: No need for concern. It's lovely, and I like it.

Narrator: Taking the delicate flower ring in my hand, I slip it onto my finger and feel my weary mind stir to life.

Narrator: Tavi's eyes sparkle with delight at the sight, and I catch a glimpse of my reflection in their azure depths.

Narrator: For some inexplicable reason, I'm struck by the beauty of his gaze, akin to the vast expanse of the sky.

Narrator: From that moment on, this reticent and uneasy young man appears different.

Narrator: He ventures out on his patrols, gathering tales and verses from distant realms to share upon his return.

Narrator: Stationed steadfastly outside the palace gates, he stands like a statue, a flickering candle his only companion, while I tend to my affairs.

Narrator: These changes occur so gradually that I scarcely notice them, and soon, Tavi's presence feels like second nature.

Narrator: No long is he the timid and mocked young man. He has become my most stalwart and devoted Knight.

Narrator: The one upon whom I rely without reservation.

Narrator: The walls of Oro bask in the roving light of time, while the yearly feasts of the nobles and the burgeoning elf kingdom beyond the forest revel in its glow.

Narrator: And now, I'm on the cusp of my eighteenth year.

Narrator: My father has taken a keen interest in my coming-of-age. At his command, soft satin stretches from palace walls to street corners. Star lights twinkle like a galaxy descending upon the earth.

Narrator: To celebrate this momentous occasion, my father has invited not only our own nobles but also the princes of the neighboring states.

Narrator: They flock to our kingdom, eager to dance with me and engage in chatter. They lavish me with compliments on my stunning dress and exquisite jewelry.

Narrator: I try to ignore their calculating glances, maintaining my perfect manners and smiling back at each of them with an equally charming smile and leading them by the hand to the center of the dance floor.

Narrator: The crystal chandeliers cast a dappled light that turns the grand ballroom into a delicate music box.

Narrator: I feel like a doll atop the box, twirling in a seemingly endless waltz with each of the different princes.

Narrator: My father watches me from the top of the platform, a smile of approval in his eyes.

Narrator: After what feels like an eternity on the dance floor, I sneak away to the quiet terrace for respite. The moon's stillness and sweet floral scent fill the air.

You: This is your special day, but happiness eludes you.

Narrator: The growing might of the elves has stirred unease among neighboring states, and recent tension between cities has only added to the strain.

Narrator: Unless Oro can secure a dependable ally, it seems only a matter of time before it succumbs to the elves' expansion.

Narrator: As a Princess, it is incumbent upon me to mingle with these princes, to foster relations and cultivate alliances.

Narrator: A familiar sound echoes along the spiral staircase, trailing my every step. It is as close and constant as Tavi's vow to remain ever at my side.

Tavi: Your Highness, you're drunk.

Narrator: The low-alcohol fruit wine served at palace banquets is meant to keep the royal family and nobility poised and dignified. But in the face of Tavi's anxious gaze, I remain mute.

Narrator: The night air is crisp, affording me a clear view of the worries etched upon Tavi's face, as well as the more intricate emotions he keeps hidden within.

Narrator: An unspoken emotion tugs at my heart.

Yesenia: Tavi, do you want to dance with me?

Narrator: I ask him, knowing full well that it runs contrary to court protocol for a Princess to ask someone to dance, and that it is even more unorthodox for a Knight to take a Princess' hand.

Narrator: But perhaps the wine at the banquet is particularly potent, and we both fall into a momentary reverie.

Narrator: The moonlight swirls like fireflies on our clothes, and the breeze gently sways the flowers and vines. Only they bear witness to this invitation that should never have been extended.

Neighboring Prince: Princess Yesenia, are you well?

Narrator: The footsteps shatter the fragile bubble of our dream. Tavi swiftly withdraws his hand, stepping back to his post as Knight, the one I must turn to face.

Narrator: As I brush against the passing breeze, a fleeting sense of melancholy grips my heart as my momentary dream slips away.

Narrator: The grand ballroom may hold its appeal, but my heart years for the freedom of the evening breeze swirling on the vacant terrace.

Narrator: Despite this, both Tavi and I understand that duty beckons. As Princess of Oro, I must make my way to the nearby prince, whose name eludes me still.

Narrator: I take the prince's arm and depart from the terrace, leaving behind the fading fragrance of evening flowers and the bittersweet separation from Tavi.

You: Did you just leave like that? Perhaps Tavi wished to dance with you.

Narrator: Yet, he still let go of my hand.

Narrator: How I long for his company beside me, rather than his role as my Knight.

Narrator: Alas, as long as I remain Princess of Oro, my deepest desire shall forever remain unfulfilled.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

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BLOG WEEK 11-12 INSIGHTS

MAURICE FOODHOUSE

Maurice Foodhouse, established in 2002 and owned by Jonel L. Maison, has built a strong reputation in Cagayan de Oro for its specialty in Filipino grilled meats like lechon manok and liempo, positioning itself as a go-to spot for locals and visitors, despite facing competition from other popular establishments like "The Barn."

BALANBAM LIEMPO

Balamban Liempo, owned by Joseph Micheal Veragara and established in 2014, is a renowned food establishment in Cagayan de Oro specializing in Filipino-style grilled meats, particularly its signature lechon manok and liempo. With a loyal customer base and a branch in Cebu, the restaurant is known for its culinary excellence and has participated in various competitions, including one with The Barn. It continues to be a top choice for locals and visitors looking for flavorful and affordable dishes.

HUMBAAN NI SIO-SIO

Humbaan ni Sio-Sio, owned by Ellen Bako and established on May 28, 2024, is a beloved restaurant in Cagayan de Oro specializing in its signature humba (braised pork) and other Filipino dishes. With two branches inside the Cogon Public Market, the restaurant is known for its tender, slow-cooked pork with savory and sweet flavors, including pineapple and secret ingredients. Humbaan ni Sio-Sio has rapidly gained a reputation as an iconic food destination, competing with JD Oro Pater for local food enthusiasts.

DOODZ LETCHON

Doodz Lechon and Food Station, owned by Anselle Marie Lastimosa and established on October 8, 2024, is a popular restaurant in Cagayan de Oro known for its delicious lechon with crispy skin and tender meat, along with other Filipino favorites like lechon paksiw, tinolang manok, and bihon guisado. With two branches and delivery services through platforms like Foodpanda, it caters to both dine-in and at-home customers.

HOLA COFFEE

Hola Coffee, owned by Herminia Bakane Chaves and established in July 2024, is a popular coffee shop in Cagayan de Oro known for its cozy ambiance and great-tasting coffee. Offering a variety of blends and beverages, it caters to diverse tastes and has become a go-to spot for casual hangouts and work sessions. Located in the city's bustling business districts, Hola Coffee attracts both locals and regular visitors from Manila, earning a reputation for its high-quality brews and relaxing environment. With three branches, it continues to grow in popularity.

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5 Local Businesses in Cagayan de Oro You Can’t Miss

Technopreneurship Blog Week 11-12

Balamban Liempo

Balamban Liempo, located on President Quirino Street in Cagayan de Oro (with a branch in Cebu), has been serving delicious lechon manok and liempo for over a decade. Known for its flavorful grilled meats, it’s a local favorite and has gained recognition in competitions like The Barn. It’s a must-try spot for tasty, affordable dishes.

Insights

Balamban Liempo is a popular food spot in Cagayan de Oro, known for its mouthwatering lechon manok and liempo. With over 10 years of serving delicious, perfectly cooked meats—tender on the inside and crispy on the outside—it’s become a local favorite. The restaurant’s secret lies in its traditional grilling method and high-quality ingredients, which keep customers coming back for more.

Maurice Foodhouse

Maurice Foodhouse is a popular restaurant in Cagayan de Oro, renowned for its delicious Filipino grilled meats, especially its signature lechon manok (roast chicken) and liempo (grilled pork belly). Despite facing competition from other local favorites like "The Barn," Maurice Foodhouse has maintained its reputation for serving tasty, flavorful dishes that continue to attract loyal customers.

Insights

Maurice Foodhouse Lechon Manok and Liempo is a beloved restaurant in Cagayan de Oro, famous for its flavorful lechon manok and liempo. With a loyal following built over the years, it’s a go-to spot for locals craving comforting, delicious meals. What sets Maurice Foodhouse apart is its commitment to quality, with perfectly seasoned meats that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Offering affordable and hearty dishes, it’s a favorite for both walk-in customers and take-out orders.

Hola Coffee

Hola Coffee, located at RN Abejuela St in Cagayan de Oro, is a popular coffee shop known for its cozy ambiance and delicious coffee. With a variety of coffee blends and beverages, it caters to different tastes and has become a favorite spot for both casual hangouts and work sessions. Loved by locals and regular visitors from Manila, Hola Coffee offers a relaxing environment and high-quality brews. The cafe now has 3 branches across the city.

Insights

Hola Coffee, a popular coffee shop in Cagayan de Oro, is known for its excellent coffee and welcoming atmosphere. With great service and a variety of delicious brews, it has become a favorite spot for both locals and tourists. Whether you're looking to work or unwind, Hola Coffee offers a relaxing environment and a focus on customer experience, making it a go-to destination for quality coffee in the city.

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Doodz Lechon and Food Station

Doodz Lechon and Food Station in Cagayan de Oro is famous for its mouthwatering lechon and a variety of Filipino dishes. Known for its crispy lechon with tender meat, the restaurant also serves favorites like lechon paksiw, tinolang manok, and bihon guisado. With two branches and delivery through platforms like Foodpanda, Doodz Lechon makes it easy for customers to enjoy their flavorful meals at home.

Insights

Doodz Lechon and Food Station is a popular choice in Cagayan de Oro, offering a variety of Filipino comfort food for both dine-in and take-out. Known for serving fresh, delicious dishes at affordable prices, it has built a loyal customer base and become a staple in the local food scene. With its authentic, home-style cooking and laid-back atmosphere, the restaurant stands out. Additionally, Doodz Lechon embraces delivery services, allowing customers to enjoy their meals at home and expanding its reach.

Humbaan ni Sio-Sio

Humbaan ni Sio-Sio is a beloved spot in Cagayan de Oro, known for its signature humba (braised pork), which is a favorite among locals and visitors. With two branches inside the Cogon Public Market, it has earned a reputation for its tender pork slow-cooked in savory and sweet flavors, including pineapple and secret ingredients. Offering a variety of Filipino dishes, the restaurant has become an iconic food destination in the city. Its current competition comes from JD Oro Pater, another popular local food spot.

Insights

Humbaan ni Sio-Sio is a beloved food spot in Cagayan de Oro, famous for its mouthwatering humba. Known for its tender, flavorful meat, this family-friendly eatery has become a local favorite. Located inside the bustling Cogon Public Market, it draws both locals and visitors seeking authentic Filipino comfort food. The humba is slow-cooked to perfection, blending savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it the restaurant's signature dish.

[history-matters]

What were the prerequisites for the first immigration of Rubio's ancestors to Cuba can be traced using the example of a man named Blas Roca. After which the mechanism of the second emigration of the same ancestors will become clear.

Blas Roca (real name - Francisco Wilfredo Calderío, July 24, 1908, Manzanillo, Granma - April 26, 1987, Havana) - Cuban politician. Staunch supporter of Fuljencio Batista. Hero of Labor of the Republic of Cuba (1983).  

In 1934-1939 - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, in 1939-1944 - General Secretary of the Revolutionary Communist Union, created as a result of the unification of the Communist Party and the Revolutionary Union; after the renaming of the Revolutionary Communist Union into the People's Socialist Party (1944) in 1944-1961 - General Secretary of the People's Socialist Party. In 1935 - delegate to the VII Congress of the Comintern , in 1935-1943 - candidate for membership in the ECCI . In 1940-1948 and 1950-1954 - deputy of the Congress of Cuba.

In 1961 he was forced to abandon CP and join Castro's United Revolutionary Organizations of Cuba (ORO). Since 1962 - member of the Secretariat of the National Leadership of the ORO and director of the newspaper "Noticias de Hoy". When Castro reinstated CP in 1965 - he became member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee and chairman of the Constitutional Commission of the Central Committee of the CPC. In 1965-1981 - chairman of the National Assembly of People's Power, deputy chairman of the State Council since 1976. Since 1975 - member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.

An alliance with the Batista forces led to the legalization of the communist-led Confederation of Cuban Workers (CTC), the party daily newspaper Hoy and the party itself, then known as the Unión Revolucionaria Comunista (Revolutionary Communist Union). The alliance continued into the Constituent Assembly elections of 1939 in which the communists elected 6 delegates, led by Roca and Juan Marinello. Roca would serve 12 years in the legislature. The resulting Cuban Constitution of 1940, with Blas Roca as one of the signers, embodied many progressive and socialist provisions. In the following presidential election, the communists supported Batista's candidacy as part of his Democratic Socialist Coalition. Years later, when Batista accused Fidel Castro's revolutionaries of being communist-led, Castro reminded readers of the magazine Bohemia that Batista had been endorsed by the communists in 1940 and that former party members were then serving in the Batista government.

During World War II, two communists served in Batista's war-time cabinet as ministers without portfolio, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez and Juan Marinello, both of whom would later serve in top positions under Fidel Castro. The party operated a popular radio station, Radio Mil Diez, and membership was in the tens of thousands.

After Fidel Castro's July 26, 1953 attack on the Moncada army barracks, the Cuban communists condemned the attack as a "putsch" which did not involve mass struggle. 

At the time of the Moncada attack, party leaders were involved in a clandestine conference in Santiago and were also celebrating Roca's birthday (July 24). Batista quickly blamed the communist party for the "criminal incident."

As the party's ability to operate openly was blocked, key leaders began to rethink their attitude towards Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement and the strategy of armed struggle. During the 1950s, the party went underground, and Blas Roca spent a year living in China in 1955-1956. Returning to Cuba with the victory of the revolution, Roca reorganized the party and firmly reoriented it under the leadership of Castro.

[liborodanadrian]

Week 9 - 10 (5th Company Interview)

Techno Blast Computer Trading

This business is situated at Rizal street and owned by Sir Jose, it was opened in 2013 this business operates to 8 hours in a day. At the moment, the company has 26 employees and one branch only. They include repair of personal computers and selling of new full sets of personal computer, spare parts of personal computers and other computer related accessories. The have business permits such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). They supply the public which always require PC part or Pc repairs they have usual customers including dealers from the Cagayan de Oro (CDO). They are direct competitors to other stores that sell computer repair and computer parts within the same market area. One of the issues is added expenses are paid in case in building or repairing Pcs the wrong thing was done.

Ferma

Ferma Printing Station owned by Shienna Maramba is limed in Corrales Extension in front of Capitol University. Their main services are printing as well as photocopying, more so targeting students since they are close to a school. Corona Agencies Limited started in 2010 and is licensed and operates with all necessary permits.

Gadget Pro Repair Services

Gadget Pro is under Sir Argo and situated at Corrales Street near Nuda and opens from 8 to 10 hours in a day. Founded in 2022 but the former is a different division with a business partner for some reasons, they decided to go different ways and Sir Argo is the sole owner of Gadget Pro and has an additional branch in Uptown. Currently, they are using 4 employees and provide services in gadget repair, particularly targeting iOS gadgets. They all possess legal documents and legal procedures, and have the necessary certificates. Even though they do not serve any niche market, they have the ever green ‘suki’ clientele.

Borj Buko House

This business is owned by Boborgs, started eight years ago and is having a numbers of branches mostly situated in campuses such as MOGCHS and Kauswagan High school and Villa School. Selling their most requested buko juice for just 10 pesos per cup, they have their own special branding. They carry all legal papers that could be needed. Big competitors are nearby the Divisoria area where other vendors also sell buko juice. An important weakness is that their offices are located in new areas, rent costs a lot of money and customers are not numerous initially in the new outlets.

Always Coffe

Owned by Justin Schwartz and Metzti Amaya branch near in Xavier University, with 24 hour operation through 12 hour shift of the employee. Basically their main revenue stream is beverages and more so beverages that include coffee. They have many competitors in their area since majority of the pabayo st is composed of coffe/milktea shop. They also have the legal documents though as much as I would have loved to take a picture of it, I couldn’t. The owner also has a vision that the business will still expand, the problem that the business has faced is that the customer felt that, it bitter and not sweet enough.