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Of course, there was then the matter of the military. A matter which went about as well as anyone could have hoped for. The deal with the German government went quite well, with representatives meeting with their counterparts in Berlin to hammer out the details. Returning with the representatives came a number of former citizens of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik, advisors and asylum seekers both who would prove quite useful in establishing and training Oskovian workers and managers on the intricacies of the equipment. With them came a few slightly troubling rumors about going on in the newly reunified Germany, though thus far none have reached the ears of the CCECC. By mid-February, the factory importation program had created a whole slew of new jobs which coincided with the so-called "Drive to work" which began to grip Oskovia's young adult population.

Finally came the matter of General Chebotaryov, who took shockingly little actual convincing to stay. A representative from the Committee Council with a military background met with the man, they shared drinks and conversation at the General's home, and he returned with news that not only would the General be sending a formal declaration for his retirement to the Russian Armed Forces, not only would he be accepting a position as General in Oskovia's Army, but a number of his senior staff elected to do the same. While still in a state of limbo, the Oskovian Armed Forces found themselves not worrying for supplies or an experienced corps of officers.

Writing for the next batch in progress.