Kalistani Major History

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President Orders Diplomatic Missions to pull back on heels of Report
Diplomatic missions in Trigunia, Indrala, Aldegar, Baltusia and Dundorf to close within the Month
Socialist Privateer Fleet formed in Anantanese Ocean
June 3, 3926
Sulari, Suldanor


President Smith issues recall of Kalistani Diplomatic Staff

On the heels of the final report into the death of Late President Bjorksdattir, and almost a year after the tragic mid-ocean disaster, the President of Kalistan, Delia Smith recalled all Kalistani Diplomatic missions to Kalistan for consultations last month.  All embassies will be closed indefinitely.  The President issued the following statement on the recall:

"In close consultation with the Foreign Minister, we have decided to recall all Kalistani diplomatic staff to Kalistan for consultations.  In the light of the apparently unjustified attack against our President in a state visit, it is our impression that Kalistani citizens overseas have become targets, and rather than establish repressive security procedures, all Embassy officials will return to Kalistan until our various friends overseas can assure the safety of our embassies and diplomatic personnel.  ODEN and KALNAPECO offices will remain open overseas."

The President has also ordered a limited activation of the Kalistani Navy in Vrassa.  The Navy will begin patrolling the Ocean between Keris and Seleya.  The President also authorized the RSMoK, the Militia of the Socialist Party to begin arming private vessels for the purpose of searches and seizure on the Anantanese Sea between Ananto and the Mainland.  Fourteen captains have been commissioned within the first two weeks of the program, as Privateers with Letters of Marque issued by the President.  The Privateers have been granted the freedom to stop all ships found in Kalistani Waters and seize shipping flying a Vanuku flag, as well as any merchandise either originating in Vanuku or transiting through Vanukean Harbors. 


First Privateer Crews launch from Vrassa District after the President authorized Letters of Marque to the RSMoK

Letters of Marque may be authorized to owners of private ships if 1) their owners are Partisans with the RSMoK, 2) their ships are less than 75 feet long, and 3) their ships possess no fixed armaments.  Captains operating under a Letter of Marque will be indirectly supported by Kalistani Naval forces to ensure searches and seizures of Vanuku shipping in and around Kalistan takes place in full security.  The Letters of Marque shall expire within 2 year's time, but may be reauthorized by act of the Assembly.