Goodbye Shadow B'betsy

Shadow B'betsy has died today, at 5:55 PM, Katinal time, surrounded by her friends and family. We  will miss her. 

On Hold

Starting now, Cenian Sector is indefinitely on hold due to time constraints. I am still working on Ceni, just not posting! When I am able to post more often, I will. 

New Poll Released

The Cenian News Service has released a new poll. The location is here: http://www.VoteFair.org/cgi-bin/votefairgenballot.cgi/votingid=06720-51329-12992. Just enter the same voting ID every time. 

Poll Retracted by Cenian News Service

The Cenian News Service has retracted the poll they issued yesterday, citing the reason that voters in the poll did not represent accurately Ceni's electorate and that voters could vote more than once. 

Presidential Poll

An online presidential and prime minister poll has been established.

Presidential Voting
Prime Minister Voting

Special Seats in the Cenian Assembly

According to the constitution, a minority seat is defined as:

A seat for a particular minority in a region where the said minority could not achieve representation through other means.  

The current minority seats are as follows.

1. The Tergosome community
2. The Onk community
3. The Squeetard community
4. The Palaian community of Cenaci
5. The Metafiensis community of Cenaci
6. The Aillicanians of Krtr
7. The Aspidans of Cenaci
8. The Taranans of Cunha
9. The Taranans of Tar Ania
10. The Taranans of Navi
11. The Taranans of Narinomats
12. The Taranans of Charmander
13. The Sutchalect of Ber
14. The Sutchalect of Skywalker
15. The Ber of Skywalker
16. The Taranans of Zangalewa
17. The Mitellen of Sparkia
18. The Palaian of Sparkia
19. The Orangian of Sparkia
20. The Katralan of Fentlaraar
21. The Popster of Nanania
22. The Popster of Fentlaraar
23. The Aillilcanians of the Upper Throneworlds
24. The Tik of the Lower Throneworlds
25. The Tik of Cenaci
26. The Tik of Luk VIII
27. The Aslanians of En'bak
28. The Sanii of Serenat
29. The Sanii of Michosplak
30. The Asians of Ordnrd V
31. The Asians of Tatek
32. The Venians of Ordnrd V
33. The Ukians of Begl
34. The Asomans of Sentiner
35. The Glaserenans of Ille
36. The Athabascans of Ille
37. The Chirth of Sauretik
38. The Taglians of Ordnrd V
39. The Masterrans of Paras-Kevee
40. The Mitellen of Ordnrd V
41. The Coushattans of Scorpia
42. The Krysteelians of Scorpia
43. The Rylbun of Aerio
44. The Mitellens of Fentlaraar
45. The Aspidan of Fentlaraar
46. The Mitellens of Cenaci
47. The Rytekians of Charmander
48. The Sundanese of Fentlaraar
49. The Sundanese of Cenaci
50. The Aslanians of Cenaci

Week of 2/3/13 in Review

President Election

Kyn Tucin visited Acta Diurna today as part of his big Elephanthia tour, trying to garner support from the increasingly liberal sectors. He spoke in several parts of Acta Diurna about investing in infrastructure and trying to deter pirates. His speeches were met with wide reception on the trade planet.

Desnol Binnill was trying to capture votes in Cenaci while its favorite son, Kyn Tucin, was away. He talked about his positions on minimum wage, affordable housing, and cleaning out the slums. Many lower-level residents have agreed with him that we need to do more about the slums on Cenaci.

Tatek Representative Cara Crantat, who is poised to lose her seat as the new Constitution rolls around, is talking in the border sector of Teseress. She is calling for talks with the new Democratic State of Waterloo on how the new territory will be split up.

Meanwhile, also on Teseress, fringe candidate Nikita Collensburg is playing on nationalist sentiment, calling for an invasion to reclaim the planets that were "rightfully Ceni's", he said in a speech. These policies weren't met with deaf ears on Teseress, where there is large nationalist sentiment.

Prime Minister Election

Shadow B'betsy again spoke about starport development, this time on swing planet As Lan, where liberal voters have a wealth of candidates to choose from. She also talked about how poverty needs to be eradicated and the slums should go.

Kartot Tarat decided to practice non sequitur on Kitigarg. Instead of talking about infrastructure development or poverty, he was talking about the future of abortion rights. But at least this was the right place to talk about it, because Xitogargs don't exactly have the most tolerant attitude towards abortion.

Sern Aelar of Kitigarg talked about expanding Cenian companies to other nations in his series of talks about expanding the economy. The talks were well received and will continue, analysts predict. His latest talk was on national holovision on Cenaci, after he gave another one in the auditorium at the University of Cenaci. 

Squallyball or Muraball

Rules of Squallyball

1. The objective of the game is to hit the ball on the opponent’s wall, while keeping the ball hitting your wall.
2. Each time the ball is hit on the wall, the person who it it on the opposite side of the wall receives one point
3. The first person to 10 points, winning by two, wins.
4. If both scores are within two points of each other when each has ten points, the players will continue playing until one person reaches a point two points more than his opponent.
5. Any door areas and inaccessible areas do not count in scoring.
6. Balls more than one inch above the hand of the player do not count as a points; however, if the person jumps to a high ball and it is one inch or less from the top of the hand, it is in.
7. Low balls where the opponent has no chance of repelling it do not count.
8. If the ball is low or high against the wall on a serve, it is a false serve.
9. Three false serves per rotation and the opponent gets one point and the serve changes.
10. Points are not valid if the player crosses the centerline. If the player crosses the centerline, the serve switches to the opponent.
11.  No serves closer than 2 feet from the centerline.  
12. One serve rotation is serving until three false serves or a point is scored.
13. If a point is scored by the opposing player, the player keeps the ball. If a point is scored by the serving player, the ball switches.   
14. No catching is allowed.

Squallyball can be played with either one or two people on a team. 

An Overview of 2012

Sorry for the lackluster posting last year, as I had something you could call time constraints. Anyway, here goes. Last January, a major embezzlement case was discovered on Tycufux, the Waterloo sectors joined Ceni and the Senate welcomed expatriates from Arunnia and Waterloo. In February Shadow B'betsy was diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis. March was the most exciting month of the year as Waterloo's revolution started. A referendum to change to an electoral college failed and a referendum to change to a semi-presidential system succeeded in April. May, June, and July were months of fierce campagining for the nominations in this year's election contest. In June a conflict that would be the Flannium War started. Also in July, Muz Mahala joined Ceni and Waterloo's revolution continued. In August the latest census was completed and Ceni demanded things of the new Republic of Waterloo. Also in August, Cenian Sector turned two. The major planet of Wadi Themaneyah fell to Ceni in September. Kyn Tucin turned 44 in October. In November Shadow B'betsy won the CSLP convention and Cara Crantat and Kartot Tarat were the CCU's nominees for President and Prime Minister, respectively. In December the campaigning touched off. That was 2012 in review in Ceni. 

January 1

A happy New Year, to all of our brothers and sisters! 

Week in Review Week of 12/29

The candidates did not campaign this week in celebration of Christmas with their families and friends. 

Merry Christmas

I wish all of our brothers and sisters a Merry Christmas. Make yours jolly and bright! 

Cenian Christmas Poems

The Season of Joy and Happiness

Crinkling and ripping,

Tissue paper flying,

Red bows and Christmas paper

Bags full of goodies

Presents fly into the air.

Astonished gasps and thank-yous

Your welcomes, and hugs too

Presents again fly at Christmas

The season of joy and happiness

-Salo Guiri

Oh Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Your lights bright and shining

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

How many presents under you

You are so green and sparkling

-Tanner Phillips

The Christmas Cat

Miss Nesse, Miss Nesse

Looking out the window

Sunning in the breeze

Cooling herself

She is cute

The epitome

Of the perfect cat

Who likes to sit in your lap

Gone, now

To visit her roundhouse
Where she’ll be snuggly and warm

In the company of people

-Italia Nessia

Week of 12/22 Campaign Spending and Donations

Campaign Spending
The Kyn Tucin campaign has spent $9 billion on ads in As Lan and $16 billion Cenaci touting Tucin's experience
The Dernoll Binnill campaign has spent $10 billion on ads in Cenaci and $8 billion on Illirea making people recognize the DSP and its public transportation plank
Cara Crantat's campaign spent $23 billion on ads in Aurea Simia Nebula, As Lan, and Afrogug
Insit Inskra spent $12 billion in Criter, Kitigarg, and Ber
The Nikita Collensburg campaign spent $500 million in Cenac, Kroyale, Etaronk, and Gastro
Other candidates spent $17 billion in various markets

Shadow B'betsy spent $25 billion in Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and Scypha and $9 billion in Katinal and Pandolo
Kartot Tarat spent $22 billion in As Lan, Afrogug, Kitigarg, Sharsha Morana, Aurea Simia Nebula, and Cenac
Kaieralin Gejardenza spent $18 billion in Elephanthia, Illirea, Cenaci, and Doru Areaba
Other candidates spent $3 billion in various markets

The Centralist Campaign Committee spent $28.5 billion in Criter, Kitigarg, and Ber
The Democratic Socialist Party spent $40 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and Scypha
The Cenian Social Liberal Party spent $57.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, and As Lan
Other parties spent $34.5 billion in various markets

Keep Ceni Moving PAC spent $27.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, and Acta Diurna
Socialism Now! PAC spent $24.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and As Lan
Other PACs spent $17.5 billion in various markets

Total spending: $644.5 billion

Notable Donations
Kurt Renick donated $4 billion to Kartot Tarat's campaign and $2.5 billion to Cara Crantat's campaign.
CTR donated $32.9 billion to it's CTR PAC in support of the Cenian Conservative Party
Shipyards Union donated $11.1 billion to the Shipyards PAC in support of the Democratic Socialist Party and the Cenian Social Liberal Party
Individual donors donated $12.3 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union and its candidates, $45.2 billion to the Cenian Social Liberal Party and its candidates, $39.8 billion to the Democratic Socialist Party and its candidates, $29.1 billion to the Cenian Moderate Party, and $14.4 billion to other parties and candidates
Corporations donated $145 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union, $14 billion to the Cenian Nationalist Party, and $11.1 billion to other candidates
Wealthy donors gave $114 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union, $32.1 billion to the Cenian Social Liberal Party, $8.1 billion to the Democratic Socialist Party, and $23 billion to other candidates

Total donations: $524.6 billion

Week of 12/22 Presidential and Prime Ministerial Races

Presidential Activity
Kyn Tucin campaigned in his home sector, Cenaci, on 12/17,  rallying support for his increasingly challenged Cenian Social Liberal Party. He touted his years of service in Cenian government and his part in a fair constitution. He also touted his very liberal position about minimum wage. His party supports raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour.

Desnol Binill also campaigned in the Cenaci sector on the 17th, especially on his home planet, Illirea, and Doru Areaba. He introduced a new plank in his platform, calling for increased public transportation and increased government spending on transportation. The Democratic Socialist Party has lots to gain in this heavy liberal sector.

On the next day, Desnol Binill campaigned on Cenaci, telling about his plans for better working conditions, more affordable housing, and higher minimum wages. His party also touts a $20 minimum wage.

Tatek Representative Cara Crantat campaigned in Afrogug on traditional family values, promising the repeal of the Gay Rights Act that had been passed centuries ago. She promised support "for the home and the hearth" if elected president.

Her Vice Presidential nominee, Davet Laraud, campaigned in Pikadora and surrounding planets, saying that he kept conservative values alive in his tenure as a talk show host and promised support for agrarian farmers in that area.

Insit Inskra of Ber has been campaigning in his home sector of Ber, touting moderate values and touching the hearts and spirits of the Bers there. He asked for a term as President to make the economy grow and promised higher minimum wages, although not as high as the CSLP and DSP suggest. He promised to put less government regulation on services, manufacturing, and retail.

Nikita Collensburn of the widely disparaged Cenian Nationalist Party demonized Kyn Tucin in leaning Waterloo sectors. He promised to declare war on Waterloo and snap up territory. He also promised to put a nationalist agenda.

A footnote this year, Pablo Diez campaigned in Mesa Verde to remember the values of Mesa Verdeans this election cycle. But his base in Mesa Verde is not likely to go farther then Mesa Verdean expatriates.

Prime Ministerial Activity
Shadow B'betsy campaigned at the Katinal International Starport on her home of Katinal. She promised to speed up starport development if elected and clean up hyperspace lanes. She also campaigned to spend more on research and development.

Her Deputy Prime Minister candidate, Lando Calpandian, was touting his government service in heavily contested As Lan, trying to win over undecided voters. He also raised the issue of poverty, which affects As Lan. He promised to help people get out of poverty and to make housing more affordable.

An increasingly desperate Kartot Tarat of the Cenian Conservative Party campaigned in small Aurea Simia Nebula, rallying conservative support in the sparsely populated area east of liberal bastion Aurea Simia. He touted his years of government service and perseverance in vying for the nation's top job.

Sern Aelar of Kitigarg campaigned on his party's platform in Criter this week. He also touted his moderate values and his deregulation stance, and increased funding for the arts.

What Will Happen Next
Desnol Binnill is making a trip to Elephanthia after Christmas to tout his public transportation plans and increased funding for the arts.
Kyn Tucin is planning on visiting Acta Diurna. 

The Week in Review Introduction

This is the first post in my series of reviews about the upcoming presidential, prime ministerial, and congressional elections. These posts will detail WHERE and WHEN the candidates visit, WHAT they said there, WHY they went there, and much more. So here goes!

First you should know the swing sectors. In these sectors, the Senator changed seats, reflecting a new party tide. However, since Ceni has a nationwide range voting system, these sectors are not as important as they are in an Electoral College system like the United States. Candidates are more motivated to go to more populous sectors where they can pick up votes.

The swing sectors are:

• Afrogug
• As Lan
• Aurea Simia Nebula
• Cenac
• Criter
• Etaronk
• Gastro
• Grusgy
• Kroyale
• Madia
• Madia's Cauldron
• Marias Pass
• Masterro
• Mon
• Navi
• New Nabnatah
• Pikadora
• Pisee I
• Praristna
• Pyrhhia
• Rap
• Sam'ina'min
• Serenat
• Sharsha Morana
• Shigon
• Skulblaka
• Skywalker
• Ursycon
• Utorcaea
• Yapatu
• Zmit V
• Duolon
• Chirdayo
• Rabaul

However, most of these sectors are small. The parties are not interested in going to these sectors for the big ticket races. Instead, in trying to get control of the Cenian Assembly, they will visit these sectors with their Bewlegi to try and win the Senate races there. 

Our Week in Review posts will be stratified into several different posts. One will cover the Presidential and Prime Ministerial elections. Another will cover Senatorial elections and District competitions. The last will be about campaign spending and donations. See you in this week's Week in Review posts! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

All of our brothers and sisters, have something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Candidates for Presidential and Prime Minister Elections

The nominating conventions have come and gone!

Here are the candidates for President and Prime Minister:

Cenian Social Liberal Party

• Kyn Tucin of Cenaci, President 
• Luke Dickson of Cenaci, Vice President
• Shadow B'betsy of Katinal, Prime Minister
• Klejos Royfer of As Lan, Deputy Prime Minister

Democratic Socialist Party

• Desnol Binnill of Illirea, President
• Herrufon Deldirck of Carsifi, Vice President
• Kaieralin Gejardenza of As Lan, Prime Minister
• Ferren Onper of En'bak, Deputy Prime Minister

Cenian Conservative Union

• Cara Crantat of Tatek, President
• Davet Laraud of Cenaci, Vice President
• Kartot Tarat of Tatek, Prime Minister
• Kleemar the Gug of Afrogug, Deputy Prime Minister

Cenian Moderate Party 

• Insit Inskra of Ber, President
• Fernn Kensam of Cenaci, Vice President
• Sern Aelar of Kitigarg, Prime Minister
• Bob Kim of Masterro, Deputy Prime Minister

 RIAN

• Jill Tuschelbausch of Michosplak, President
• Andrew Lambert of Michosplak, Vice President

 Cenian Nationalist Party (Anti-Tucin Party)

• Nikita Collensburn of Traynin, President
• Andrew Chambers of Ghat, Vice President

Union of Concerned Mesa Verdeans

• Pablo Diez of Mesa Verde, President
• Ricardo Gonzalez of Mesa Verde, Vice President

  No other parties are running candidates.

Kartot Tarat Wins CCU Convention; Promises to Never Run Again

Am ailing Kartot Tarat of the Cenian Conservative Union has won the 1AC convention.With no major surprises headed his way, he won the balloting handily on the first round. In his acceptance speech, he promised to never run again for the job of President or Prime Minister. Tekian Representative Cara Crantat has secured the nod for President against HoloNet broadcaster Davet Laraud. With the help of Fransisco dos Santos' delegates, she squeaked a majority. Laraud came in second place. Tarat's pick as Deputy Prime Minister is Keermar the Gug, Representative of Afrogug. Crantat has chosen Laraud as Vice Presidential pick as tribute to his "tireless campaigning", but most attribute the pick to his less conservative nature to appeal to swing voters, especially in Afrogug. The party is really going for Afrogug, which is widely conservative. The Senator for that seat, Nora the Gug, defeated her opponent, Yuna the Gug, by appealing to more urban elements. But this year, they are pouring money into Afrogug to reclaim it.

Shadow B'betsy Wins CSLP Convention; DPM Pick Confirmed

After a prolonged round of voting, Shadow B'betsy has won the 1AC Cenian Social Liberal Party Convention, held in swing sector capital As Lan. The convention was a big hit, with speakers ranging from nominees Shadow B'betsy and Kyn Tucin to popular governors such as Vaina Jereph. The keynote speaker,  Piaxi Inay, is the Senator from swing sector Sharsha Morana, which was widely regarded to vote conservative. She spoke about issues such as poverty and wealth redistribution, two issues which will help the CSLP gain ground against the ultraliberal DSP. Former King Coday Patess spoke on reasons why the nation should elect Kyn Tucin and Shadow B'betsy instead of DSP candidates. Shadow B'betsy also picked extremely popular As Lan Senator Klejos Royfer as her running mate, a move widely praised for winning over swing sectors and ultraliberal voters. On the first round of balloting, no one was the clear winner so the person with the least delegates, John Ceil, was eliminated. All of the other candidates then proceeded to throw their votes to Shadow B'betsy except for Lando Calpandian, Senator of Pandolo. Some errant delegates began to throw their support to Klejos Royfer, who squeaked by enough votes to put Shadow B'betsy over the top if he was to make a deal. And he did. In exchange for the Deputy Prime Minister spot, he would throw his delegates to her. She agreed, and so she won. The campaign begins with the nominating conventions of the other parties. Let the best candidate win! 

Candy and Costume Industries Excited About Halloween

After a dismal season before Halloween, candy manufacturer Kindik and Company has reported an increase  in sales of its Kindik Chocolate Bars, Balmethea Mint Line, and its Sweet Tooth Candies. This Halloween, people are fighting to maintain prestige in their community and population growth has increased, says a study led by the University of Cenial. Costume sales have also increased, especially in the Morphsuit, Zentai, and Unico Coloro Sin Ver Los Ojos styles. Costume manufacturers and UCSVLO fans are looking forward to Sin Ver Los Ojos' annual Morphsuit festival soon. 

Kyn Tucin's Birthday

Our leader has turned 44 today and will be hard at work writing the constitution and campaigning for President. Happy Birthday Kyn!  

Cenian Taxes

Income Tax: $0-$5,500 0%; $5,501-$25,000 4%; $25,001-$49,500 18%; $49,501-$63,000 24%; $63,001-$100,000 27%; $100,001-$175,000 31%, $175,001-$224,500 36%, $224,501-$449,500 41%, $449,501 and over 45%

Corporate Tax: 1st quartile 28%, 2nd quartile 31%, 3rd quartile 35%, 4th quartile 41%

Small Business Tax: 1st quartile 23%, 2nd quartile 26%, 3rd quartile 29%, 4th quartile 32.5%

COARF (Cenian Old Age Retirement Fund) Contribution: 9.1% employee, 9.2% employer

CENIHEALTH Contribution: 5.7% employee, 5.8% employer

Capital Gains Tax: 27% if income tax lower than 30%; 41% if higher than 40%

Property Tax (Sector Avg): 1 penny per $100 in value; Property Tax (Planetary Avg): 1 penny per $110 in value

Inheritance/Gift Tax: 27% if  if income tax lower than 30%; 35% if higher than 30%

VAT: 15%; Avg Sector: 4%; Avg Planet: 3.7%

GST: 5.1%; Avg Sector: 4.2%; Avg Planet: 2.9%

Gasoline Tax: 5p/L

Fat Tax: 13p/g above reasonable limits

Calorie Tax: 1p/100 calories above reasonable limits

Alcohol Tax: $1.74/L

Tobacco Tax: $9.44/kg

Carbon Tax: $27.38/t

Tobin Tax: 3.9% of currency transactions

Transit Tax: $21 per entry

Security Tax: 0.5% of cost of ticket

Gambling Tax: $11 per entry, 0.7% of wins (taxable for income) 

Tariffs:

• Waterloo: 7% manufactured, 4% agricultural
• Holy Land: 8% M, 5% A
• TBE: 15%, 10%
• Jacobia: 9%, 5%
• Zebrika: 3%, 3%
• Vampyrico: 12%, 9%
• Scorpia: 21.7%, 21.4% 

Arbitration Court Rules in Favor of Cenial Kickball Team

While going over the video footage of the Cenial Masters' first game, the Cenian Kickball League Arbitration Court has ruled in favor of the Cenial Masters in saying that referee Louise Batchabinga made an error when calling two runners out. The referee called a foul ball and made a runner go back to third plate, where he was called out. The court ruled that the ball was not a foul ball and so the referee's double out call was invalid. The court also ruled that the Masters had legally won the game 5-4 and would continue on to the next round, where they will face the Mesa Verde Greens. Batchabinga was quoted as saying about the ruling: "Well, sometimes people make mistakes, and I will abide by the ruling of the court." 

Cenial Kickball Fans Mad About 'Stolen' Game

 Two runs in the first inning gave the Cenial Masters kickball team a 2-0 lead, but a four point scoring by the opponents the Rio Verde Kickers team had them in the lead. A third point for the Masters was scored in the last inning, leaving the score 4-3. In the last minutes of the game, however, referee Louise Batchabinga made a controversial call calling two runners about to score runs for the Masters out. Fans are raving about the 'stolen' game which they say rightfully belongs to the Masters. A Cenial Masters spokesperson said the team will appeal the verdict to the Cenian Kickball League Arbitration Court. 

Cenian Soccer Season Starts; Cenial Senates Beaten in Upset

As the Cenial Senates' rode their first game to victory 2-0 against fierce rivals, the Michosplak City Aliens, their opponents in the second game of the Cenian Cup defeated them in an upset. The Senates lost 3-2 to new team the Mesa Verde Jugadores, lead by team captain Paul Noyola. Three goals by striker Sean Gonzales cemented their victory. A last-minute goal by the Senates' striker David Lonberry wasn't enough to break the lead. An early lead left the Senates hopeful, but bungling and a poor defense led the Jugadores to score.  Soccer analysts say at this pace, the Jugadores could win the Cenian Cup, the first for a new team. Cenial fans were left in tears again, even after losing out last year to the Aliens. "I hope that the Senates can go to the final round next year, " says supporter Carson Anemistiras. "They really need to improve their playing, though." Soccer is a popular sport in Mesa Verde and it was no trouble cobbling up a team in Ceni's newest acquisition. In the second round, the Nananian Inundiats defeated the Lonar Starships 5-0 and the powerful team the Katinal Podosfairos defeated the Pandolo Pangolins in a close game 2-1. Pandolo fans knew their defeat was coming, although the second-placers from last year's cup were hopeful. 

Naval Chain of Command

Fleet Command (Supreme Commander) 30 sector fleets, 9 admiralty fleets
   Fleet (Fleet Admiral) 5-10 battlegroups
       Battlegroup (Admiral) 3-7 task groups
           Task Force (Vice Admiral) 25 patrols
                Patrol (Commodore/Rear Admiral) 5 lines
                   Line (Commodore) 18 ships
                       Ship (Captain)
                       

Wadi Themanayah Falls

After a long but not hard battle, the planet of Wadi Thamaneyah has fallen to Cenian forces. The announcement by Minister of Defense Orric Thobar, comes after a string of Cenian victories in what has been called the Flannium War, although its official name is the Certiorari War. The strategic Hellesburg Valley was the site of the land battle, where the Cenian troops totally routed the Therrions. The Hellesburg Valley is bordered by the Hebante Mountains on one side and the      Hellesburg Heights on the other. The city of Hellesburg is in the middle, located on a bridge and caravan stop on the Hellesburg River. Cenian troops first swooped in and captured the city of Fiarel, on a bend in the Hebante River., in a pincer movement. The Cenians marched out with 100,000 troops from their camp. One flank of Fiarel was surrounded by the 15th Corps, while the 14th Corps surrounded the other flank. The Fiarel garrison surrendered. Meanwhile, part of the 12th Corps attacked the village of Hebante, a critical communications station. The 12th Corps is known for its guerilla warfare, and it hid in the mountains and sniped at the communications exchanged, sniping at convoys and then disappearing into the mountains.  At Fiarel, the Cenian troops moved to cut off communications lines to Fort Aconite and the main city of Hellesburg. The Fort Aconite garrison did not knew what hit them . A lightning quick raid captured the fort and provided a spot for the Cenians’ heavy guns. The guns were soon pointed at Hellesburg, but the Hellesburgites did not know because communications were not available. Soon, the 11th Corps under Lt. Colonel Irren Conn harassed the villages of Trianid and took guns and loot. Lt. Col. Conn’s raids got the attention of the garrison, however, and they sent 3 corps against him.  While the garrison was not on alert, the Cenians snuck up and destroyed the Hellesburg Memorial Bridge with dynamite. To add insult to injury, the Cenian let the capture of Fort Aconite be published. The Therrions sent 3/4 of their forces to capture the fort. Making their move, the Cenians captured the city of Hellesburg, cementing their control of the planet of Wadi Thamaneyah. The planets Certiorari and Cebu are known for their flannium deposits– and for their native species, the Certians, notorious dislike of their rulers, the Empire of Flannium. So when the two planets asked to join Ceni, Ceni agreed to their requests, but one obstacle stood in their way: the obstinate and greedy ruler of Therrion, Nathen Ghyron, who claims “sovereign dominance” over the two planets. Ceni attempted to appease Ghyron with a referendum, but after the results showed 92% in favor of joining Ceni, Ghyron refused to recognize the results of the referendum and invoked a clause in his constitution, saying that if “a planet votes to secede, the ruler of Therrion must declare war on them and on the country they secede to.” In the Cenian Senate, the response was quick and brief. After Kyn Tucin made a speech denouncing the “autocratic despot of Therrion”, the Senate voted 172-0 in favor of declaring war on Therrion to “preserve the right of planets to secede from autocratic rulers” and protect the galaxy against aggression. 

Happy Birthday, Cenian Sector!

Today (or, rather, yesterday) was Cenian Sector's birthday. Cenian Sector was founded on August 21, 2010. In 2 years, Cenian Sector has clocked 5,145 pageviews and survived conflicts with Waterloo, staying a reliable news source for Ceni for that long. We reported the news, gave you the opinion, and fought back against oppressors and crackdowns on the free press. When I started this blog, all 100% of the pageviews were from the United States. Today, it is only 71.6%. I remember my first foreign pageview, from South Africa. It was exciting. Well, that's all for now, and I hope Cenian Sector will last for ages to come.

Cenian Map

1. Lergomina Route
2. Ingayo Route
3. Cenian Trade Route
4.Southwestern Run
5.Fentlaraar Run
6.Lergomina Trade Route
8.Lower Trade Route
9.Tatek Trade Spine
10.Rap Trading Spine
11.Nexhtar-Kitigarg Trade Route
12.Uki Trade Route
13.Homeworlds Route

Cenian Wiki

The new Cenian Wiki, www.ceni.wikia.com, is new and improved over the old Cenian Wiki, www.ceniansector.wikia.com. The new one has a new and improved article about Ceni, so come on over! Even though it is still under construction, it will continue to be the best source of Cenian information! 

Sector Growth Rates

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Compute IRS	936.8%
Mantele	867.2%
Yeleub	620.1%
Lonar	497.5%
Grand Fentlaraar	493.5%
Sparkia	479.9%
Sentiner	473.2%
Gratias Ago	467.3%
Etaronk	418.0%
Salve	393.8%
Luk VII	392.0%
Skywalker	390.4%
As Lan	384.3%
Tioli	374.1%
Navi	311.4%
Loja	304.2%
Tarantul Major	300.4%
Vaena	282.0%
Cebneye	267.1%
Deversorium	245.1%
Manus	238.9%
Dentiliquor	233.8%
Duolon	223.7%
Outer Thenipar	214.0%
Cunha	212.6%
Valparaiso	212.2%
Calcei	211.9%
Fentlaraar	203.8%
Tatek	199.7%
Kronkarea	194.6%
Scypha	193.5%
Squee	185.9%
Fulvus	172.2%
Acta Diurna	166.7%
Paras-Kevee	162.1%
Madia's Cauldron	157.8%
Grusgy	155.5%
Kokand	155.4%
Ordnrd V	155.3%
New Cenaci	154.9%
Crus	153.4%
Pes	150.2%
Carota	149.2%
En'bak	148.2%
Seorilon	147.4%
Bitta	133.9%
Krtr	130.3%
Bene	124.8%
Pandolo	123.2%
Kinasia	119.3%
Ingayo	118.5%
Cerxecan	115.8%
Upper Throneworlds	113.3%
Sauretik	112.2%
Rikawe	111.9%
Plaro	110.5%
Pikadora	110.4%
Bearia	108.1%
Caseus	105.5%
Baal	104.2%
Hrrar Plo	102.8%
Rabaul	100.8%
Ille	100.4%
Lotupe	98.8%
Taroo	97.6%
Lillip	97.2%
Tobrun	96.1%
Ber	96.0%
Sulrutuk	95.6%
Sartakak	94.3%
Pap	93.2%
Taklimakan	92.5%
Xaderya	91.9%
Ursycon	90.9%
Utorcaea	90.9%
Kroyale	90.8%
Uvae	90.6%
Kruese	90.4%
Suollak	90.3%
Uki	86.3%
Sharsha Morana	85.9%
Rap	85.1%
New Nabnatah	84.3%
Zmit V	81.3%
Charmander	78.7%
Begl	78.0%
Neoterra	74.7%
Tereasi	70.8%
Callao	70.3%
Zangalewa	68.9%
Sumiso Jima	65.8%
Bantan	64.6%
Nanania	63.5%
Narinomats	62.8%
Criter	62.0%
Tar Ania	61.1%
Krysteel	58.6%
Moyok	58.4%
Yapatu	53.4%
Verethragna	53.1%
Serenat	52.9%
Nexthar	52.3%
Hoakgox	51.5%
Upper Thenipar	50.0%
Dep 15	47.5%
Scorpia IRS	46.1%
Vayu	44.1%
Aurea Simia	41.0%
Sotresso	37.8%
Pyrhhia	36.8%
New Coitri	34.0%
Aerio	32.1%
Cenac	31.9%
Tucinia	31.8%
Rawalpindi	30.4%
Cenaci	29.6%
Aurea Simia Nebula	29.4%
Arna'did	29.2%
New Ceni	28.4%
Kinzia	28.3%
Oheria	27.0%
Gastro	26.6%
Orne	26.3%
Fitraln	26.1%
Bandarbeyla	25.3%
Uirea	22.7%
Coitri	22.3%
Elephanthia	21.6%
Lower Throneworlds	21.4%
T'kr'tonga	20.6%
Pisee I	19.8%
Ayalice	19.4%
Baqen	19.3%
Afrogug	18.8%
Boydnyr Pass	17.2%
Kitigarg	16.4%
Norupe	16.0%
Kluk	15.2%
Katinal	15.1%
Rurbes Ito	14.8%
Skulblaka	13.9%
Popatrok	12.7%
Michosplak	12.6%
Mon	12.0%
Shigon	11.0%
Khanty-Mansiysk	10.9%
Outer Bearia	10.5%
Klero	7.0%
Chirdayo	7.0%
Actria	6.8%
Mastero	6.7%
Nina	5.6%
Teseress	5.0%
Praristna	4.1%
Gil-Al	3.8%
Trakheim	3.6%
Ralralulo	3.5%
Fax	3.3%
Anahita	3.0%
Tarphosion	1.6%
Miros	1.0%
Jalada	0.0%
Cochabamba	-0.1%
Marias Pass	-4.6%
Skenee	-5.1%
Sam'ina'min	-6.6%
Madia	-10.3%
Kikimora	-13.3%
Ellesmera	-15.5%
Zardologi	-20.9%
Treon	-29.0%
Shirta	-47.6%
Jurgencarmeitdor	-51.9%
Thenipar	-57.8%
Total	89.8%

Ceni's Demands of the Grand Universal Republic of Waterloo

These are the demands from the Department of Foreign Affairs in response to the demands of the Holy Grand Universal Republic of Waterloo. 

1.  Let the Waterlooian planets that joined Ceni vote on whether they would like to join Ceni, the Grand Universal Republic of Waterloo, or a new state to be titled the Waterloo People's Republic.
2. Let the Waterlooian planets still not conquered or recently conquered vote on whether they would like to join Ceni, the Grand Universal Republic of Waterloo, or the Waterloo People's Republic.
3.  Join the Confederacy of Independent Nations and the Association of Planets. 
4.  Agree to respect human rights and civil liberties.
5.  Agree to hold new free and fair elections within 6 months.
6. Agree to write a constitution that allows for minority representation and greater roles for the poor and limits the aristocracy.
7. Submit to Cenian review of elections and the constitution. 
8. Agree to a Cenian-Waterloo Tariff Agreement. 
9. Agree to prosecute officials of the former monarchy fairly and freely, with a speedy, public trial, and the punishments to be fair and not cruel or unusual. 
10. Recognize Ceni.
11. Recognize Cenian sovereignty over the protectorates of Loja and Jalada. 

Delegates to the CCU Convention

Acta Diurna	26.00
Actria	17.00
Aerio	50.00
Afrogug	25.00
Anahita	17.00
Arna'did	73.00
As Lan	18.00
Aurea Simia	96.00
Aurea Simia Nebula	14.00
Ayalice	10.00
Baal	53.00
Bandarbeyla	21.00
Bantan	54.00
Baqen	19.00
Bearia	26.00
Begl	60.00
Bene	11.00
Ber	68.00
Bitta	11.00
Boydnyr Pass	55.00
Calcei	15.00
Callao	56.00
Carota	17.00
Caseus	21.00
Cebneye	13.00
Cenac	16.00
Cenaci	176.00
Charmander	38.00
Chirdayo	19.00
Cocahabamba	30.00
Coitri	57.00
Compute IRS	142.00
Criter	30.00
Crus	12.00
Cunha	17.00
Dentiliquor	16.00
Dep 15	53.00
Deversorium	11.00
Duolon	14.00
Elephanthia	99.00
Ellesmera	60.00
En'bak	34.00
Etaronk	26.00
Fax	7.00
Fentlaraar	53.00
Fitraln	13.00
Fulvus	17.00
Gastro	14.00
Gil-Al	32.00
Grand Fentlaraar	39.00
Gratias Ago	27.00
Grusgy	19.00
Hoakgox	98.00
Hrrar Plo	62.00
Ille	29.00
Ingayo	83.00
Jalada	11.00
Jurgencarmeitdor	10.00
Katinal	110.00
Khanty-Mansiysk	15.00
Kikimora	14.00
Kinzia	18.00
Kitigarg	32.00
Klero	54.00
Kluk	37.00
Kokand	20.00
Kronkarea	31.00
Kroyale	33.00
Krtr	52.00
Kruese	8.00
Krysteel	25.00
Lillip	14.00
Lonar	24.00
Lotupe	12.00
Lower Throneworlds	130.00
Luk VII	64.00
Madia	33.00
Madia's Cauldron	10.00
Mantele	13.00
Manus	10.00
Marias Pass	24.00
Mastero	19.00
Michosplak	94.00
Military	122.00
Miros	15.00
Mon	16.00
Moyok	34.00
Nanania	45.00
Narinomats	52.00
Navi	14.00
Neoterra	30.00
New Cenaci	66.00
New Ceni	51.00
New Coitri	7.00
New Nabnatah	5.00
Nexthar	95.00
Nina	15.00
Norupe	52.00
Oheria	38.00
Ordnrd V	70.00
Orne	42.00
Outer Bearia	23.00
Outer Thenipar	14.00
Overseas	27.00
Pandolo	46.00
Pap	23.00
Paras-Kevee	78.00
Pes	20.00
Pikadora	17.00
Pisee I	22.00
Plaro	15.00
Popatrok	22.00
Praristna	75.00
Protectorate of Loja	18.00
Pyrhhia	19.00
Rabaul	16.00
Ralralulo	54.00
Rap	38.00
Rikawe	8.00
Rurbes Ito	37.00
Salve	17.00
Sam'ina'min	19.00
Sartakak	59.00
Sauretik	49.00
Scorpia IRS	172.00
Scypha	15.00
Sentiner	63.00
Seorilon	29.00
Serenat	34.00
Sharsha Morana	11.00
Shigon	23.00
Shirta	20.00
Skenee	31.00
Skulblaka	11.00
Skywalker	27.00
Sotresso	96.00
Sparkia	43.00
Squee	56.00
Sulrutuk	31.00
Sumiso Jima	21.00
Suollak	21.00
Taklimakan	15.00
Tar Ania	44.00
Tarantul Major	27.00
Taroo	18.00
Tarphosion	53.00
Tatek	89.00
Tereasi	11.00
Teseress	29.00
Thenipar	22.00
Tioli	51.00
T'kr'tonga	45.00
Tobrun	38.00
Trakheim	8.00
Treon	13.00
Tucinia	23.00
Uirea	40.00
Uki	39.00
Upper Thenipar	26.00
Upper Throneworlds	52.00
Ursycon	26.00
Utorcaea	26.00
Uvae	26.00
Vaena	17.00
Valparaiso	22.00
Vayu	12.00
Verethragna	12.00
Xaderya	22.00
Yapatu	14.00
Yeleub	35.00
Zangalewa	26.00
Zardologi	19.00
Zmit V	34.00

Note: These numbers were calculated before population changes and the new constitution. Therefore, they will need to be amended to account for changes in the population and governing structure.

Superdelegates to the CSLP Convention

Senate Members	87.00
Party Leaders	28.00
Liberal Council Members	917.00
Chancellor	1.00
Retired Figures	258.00
Other Famous Liberals	36.00
Constitution Signers	35.00
Total Superdelegates	1362.00

Delegates to the CSLP Convention

Acta Diurna	51.00
Actria	22.00
Aerio	90.00
Afrogug	44.00
Anahita	22.00
Arna'did	33.00
As Lan	37.00
Aurea Simia	136.00
Aurea Simia Nebula	35.00
Ayalice	20.00
Baal	13.00
Bandarbeyla	29.00
Bantan	14.00
Baqen	19.00
Bearia	31.00
Begl	20.00
Bene	16.00
Ber	108.00
Bitta	16.00
Boydnyr Pass	86.00
Calcei	20.00
Callao	81.00
Carota	26.00
Caseus	26.00
Cebneye	43.00
Cenac	36.00
Cenaci	216.00
Charmander	77.00
Chirdayo	29.00
Cocahabamba	40.00
Coitri	82.00
Compute IRS	102.00
Criter	53.00
Crus	17.00
Cunha	44.00
Dentiliquor	21.00
Dep 15	16.00
Deversorium	16.00
Duolon	14.00
Elephanthia	104.00
Ellesmera	20.00
En'bak	74.00
Etaronk	31.00
Fax	12.00
Fentlaraar	90.00
Fitraln	28.00
Fulvus	22.00
Gastro	19.00
Gil-Al	56.00
Grand Fentlaraar	64.00
Gratias Ago	32.00
Grusgy	34.00
Hoakgox	58.00
Hrrar Plo	92.00
Ille	69.00
Ingayo	47.00
Jurgencarmeitdor	10.00
Katinal	150.00
Khanty-Mansiysk	25.00
Kikimora	24.00
Kinzia	58.00
Kitigarg	52.00
Klero	94.00
Kluk	42.00
Kokand	40.00
Kronkarea	51.00
Kroyale	43.00
Krtr	12.00
Kruese	28.00
Krysteel	30.00
Lillip	19.00
Lonar	64.00
Lotupe	17.00
Lower Throneworlds	170.00
Luk VII	24.00
Madia	53.00
Madia's Cauldron	15.00
Mantele	18.00
Manus	15.00
Marias Pass	29.00
Mastero	49.00
Michosplak	134.00
Miros	55.00
Mon	26.00
Moyok	65.00
Nanania	80.00
Narinomats	89.00
Navi	29.00
Neoterra	69.00
New Cenaci	106.00
New Ceni	91.00
New Coitri	24.00
New Nabnatah	10.00
Nexthar	55.00
Nina	23.00
Norupe	27.00
Oheria	38.00
Ordnrd V	110.00
Orne	82.00
Outer Bearia	28.00
Outer Thenipar	14.00
Pandolo	86.00
Pap	28.00
Paras-Kevee	38.00
Pes	25.00
Pikadora	47.00
Pisee I	30.00
Plaro	55.00
Popatrok	61.00
Praristna	60.00
Protectorate of Loja	58.00
Pyrhhia	33.00
Rabaul	16.00
Ralralulo	14.00
Rap	58.00
Rikawe	18.00
Rurbes Ito	77.00
Salve	22.00
Sam'ina'min	29.00
Sartakak	99.00
Sauretik	89.00
Scorpia IRS	177.00
Scypha	20.00
Sentiner	23.00
Seorilon	44.00
Serenat	69.00
Sharsha Morana	34.00
Shigon	38.00
Shirta	40.00
Skenee	55.00
Skulblaka	31.00
Skywalker	47.00
Sotresso	56.00
Sparkia	78.00
Squee	96.00
Sulrutuk	46.00
Sumiso Jima	36.00
Suollak	61.00
Taklimakan	25.00
Tar Ania	84.00
Tarantul Major	67.00
Taroo	58.00
Tarphosion	13.00
Tatek	49.00
Tereasi	26.00
Teseress	34.00
Thenipar	22.00
Tioli	11.00
T'kr'tonga	83.00
Tobrun	78.00
Trakheim	43.00
Treon	18.00
Tucinia	53.00
Uirea	55.00
Uki	79.00
Upper Thenipar	26.00
Upper Throneworlds	92.00
Ursycon	46.00
Utorcaea	46.00
Uvae	56.00
Vaena	22.00
Valparaiso	37.00
Vayu	17.00
Verethragna	17.00
Xaderya	52.00
Yapatu	29.00
Yeleub	75.00
Zangalewa	66.00
Zardologi	24.00
Zmit V	34.00
Jalada	46.00
Military	120.00
Overseas	42.00

Note: These numbers were calculated before population changes and the new constitution. Therefore, they will need to be amended to account for changes in the population and governing structure.