Vikesland Back in the Space Race

-- Vikelandic News Service

October 28th, 2009- The Vikeslandic Star rocket project is now back into action. The build of this experimental multi use rocket was halted due to recessional budgetary concerns and was mothballed until now. The Rocket will see completion this winter with a test launch in spring of 2010. This rocket will be testing the cluster engine reliability as well as gather data on max. altitude and the new fin design performance. The recovery parachute has been upgraded thanks to an earlier test of the chute system by an earlier prototype.

Once tested and completed the 4 ft. high rocket will be able to accomodate various sized payloads and missions. The future hope is to launch a remote controlled plane atop the Vikeslandic star to quickly set it to a high altitude to begin its missions.

Vikesland Reports Increase in Border Violations

-- Vikelandic Broadcasting Company

Illegal incursions onto Vikesland have been on the rise the past few months. The individuals taking these illegal actions do so using ATV's or snowmobles. They incur damages to gates and roads without any regard for the land owners or Vikesland itself.

In one case a steel gate was completely removed from its location to allow tresspassing to occur. This very afternoon a group was spotted driving ATV's onto Vikeslandic soil. Myself and the Grand Duke took our own AtV's and searched for them but to no avail.

We sat and pondered ways to up automated security. It was agreed that remote motion sensing cameras was the best route. Any tresspassers caught on camera will be given to Macro authorities and charged.

A separate incident involving a trespasser into the compound of the Vikesland Embassy in Brandon occured last week. Myself the Prince chased off the intruder without any problems. Lighting for the compound will be increased in hopes of further pre-empting intruders.

G-G Attends League of Small Nations Meeting

-- Wintworth House

The inaugural meeting of the revitalized League of Small Nations was held this past Saturday. Representatives of the Dominion of British West Florida (GG Register), Grand Duchy of Greifenberg (Paul, Grand Duke of Greifenberg), Republic of Molossia (President Baugh), and the Principality of Vikesland (Prince Christopher I) were present.

After some initial technical difficulties the meeting was called to order by His Grace Paul, Grand Duke of Griefenberg. The charter, and officers were approved in short order.

Molossia nominated the acting Secretary-General, (The Grand Duchy of Griefenberg) for Secretary-General, the nomination was seconded by the Principality of Vikesland and received unanimous consent.

Vikesland nominated Molossia as Treasurer, British West Florida seconded the motion, and Molossia was elected, again by unanimous consent.

A discussion of expulsion of members who appeared unwilling or unable to meet their obligations to the League then followed. British West Florida argued for the benefit of the doubt to be extended to those nations who had not yet made their intentions plain to the League. After much discussion it was agreed that while the league's patience is not infinite, the nations in question would be offered one more opportunity to show their ability to meet their obligations.

Discussion then turned to the Summit Conference. It was agreed that the Summit would be held in or near Saint Louis, with all member state delegations to arrive by the evening of 7 October 2010. Grand Duke Paul graciously agreed to take the lead in organizing the site and events.

The League agreed that the Treasurer would maintain the league's funds in a special account under their name and the authority of the League. A new account will be created by subsequent treasurers with remaining funds transferred from the old treasurer to the new following the transfer of the office.

The League agreed to work together on a League web page, to be ready before the Summit. Molossia graciously agreed to to continue to host the League web page, and to remain as its web master, until other arrangements could be made.

Vikelsandic Royals on Charity Tour of Cuba

-- Vikeslandic Broadcasting Service

Feb. 23, 2009 - On feb. 4th, 2009 the Royals of Vikesland and 15 Vikeslandic nobles and citizens alike went on an aid mission to the back country of Cuba. The convoy delivered items such as aspirins, writing utensils, scribblers, soap, toothpaste and brushes, toys and clothing. Below is a video showing the hi-lites of the mission.

Vikeslandic Navy Supports Molossia in Caribbean

-- Official Sources

On Feb 11th 2009, Prince Christopher lead a naval recon operation to Ernst Thallmann island, also known as Cayo Blanco. This operation was on behalf of the Molossian government who is currently at war with East Germany. Ernst Thallmann island is the last known land base for the East German Gov't and is located off the coast of Cuba.

Video provided by the Government of Vikesland here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m185KUJMAwA

Grand Prince Christopher I of Vikesland & G-G Hold Skype Summit

January 20th, 2009 saw the very first video summit between HSH The Grand Prince Christopher I of Vikeland and His Excellency the Governor-General of British West Florida.

The summit was approximately an hour long and many subjects were discussed such as the League of Small Nations and some National projects.

HSH was quoted on the Micronational Open Forum as saying "Of course we complained of the weather and about some Macro issues."

Many more of these summits will take place in the future and the two leaders look forward to meeting face to face during the LSN international summit in 2010.