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Bloodshed in Port Prosperity

Port Prosperity, Gilboa (UNN Editorial) – Last night soldiers acting on the King's orders, violently tore through dozens of Port Prosperity residences, forcing the occupants out of their homes and killing three people.

Countless citizens were arrested and beaten, and four residents were shot when they resisted arrest. One remains in critical condition at Port Prosperity Hospital. The other three died instantly.

One of the victims, a 17 year-old student, was killed trying to protect his mother and sister from being harmed by the troops that stormed into his apartment.

A neighbor and friend, also forced from his home, witnessed the shooting. He chose to remain anonymous.

"He died for no reason. Because he didn't want to leave the home he grew up in and he didn't want some soldier hurting his mom or his little sister. What they did to him is unforgivable."

When asked how he felt about King Silas and the planned handover of Port Prosperity, he said, "the King sickens me. How can someone claim to fight for peace and have his own citizens killed in order to get that peace? I have no kind words for that man."

Press Minister Forsythe issued a public statement in defense of the King's actions.

"King Silas is acting with our nation's best interests in mind. He wants the people of Port Prosperity to understand that his intention to give the land back to Gath is serious and non-negotiable. That is why he must make certain that all of the homes within that area are vacant and ready for their new owners. The King was surprised to hear the claims that civilians were killed in this effort and these allegations will be fully investigated."

"Allegations? There's nothing alleged about what happened here last night," said the angry neighbor in response to Forsythe's statement.

Later today the King will be in town for the nationally televised handover ceremony. It is unlikely that he will have to face any of the victims' families since they have now been displaced.

While the promise of lasting peace between our two nations sounds like a situation worth all the sacrifices involved, former Port Prosperity residents now believe that the cost of "peace" is far too high.