Wilhelmplatz Rumors
Ailing Leader Awaits Normal Life

Although far on the political sidelines, the King of Wilhelmplatz declared that the responsibilty of ruling a nation was far too taxing on his life. With the announcement, leaked to the press in early May, uncertainty began to cloud the future of Wilhelmplatz. When rumors spread about the King partitioning his land between all powers on the Mapp, heads turned in every national capital.

The exact details of the partitioning plan is unknown. Some call it a Wilhelmplatz scheme to initate detente between the Nexus and the Confederacy. Others see it as simply another action by "Mad King Wills". In any case, all experts agree that the development is sure to generate friction between the two power blocs. In the meantime, an emergency Bendover envoy has been sent to Wilhelmplatz to deal with the situation. Wilhelmplatz is a Bendover protectorate and a member of the Platinum Nexus.