After years of flawless use, I now encounter continual errors. Usually convert files to .mkv, somtimes add text/captions. I cannot identify the problem. Can anyone help? I have tried all versions, including those that have worked in the past. I cannot interpret the log. (Attached) *This refers to videos I produce
HandBrake 1.5.1 through 1.8(latest version)
OS: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor
Ram: 32670 MB,
GPU Information:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 - 23.21.13.9135
Screen: 1920x1080
Temp Dir: C:\Users\Dan's PC_2\AppData\Local\Temp\
Install Dir: C:\Program Files\HandBrake\
Data Dir: C:\Users\Dan's PC_2\AppData\Roaming\HandBrake


# Starting Encode ...

[18:20:05] base preset: Fast 1080p30 (Modified)
[18:20:05] Remote Process started with Process ID: 12836 using port: 8037. Max Allowed Instances: 1
[18:20:06] Worker: Starting HandBrake Engine ...
[18:20:06] Worker: Starting Web Server on port 8037 ...
[18:20:06] Worker: Disconnected worker monitoring enabled!
[18:20:06] Compile-time hardening features are enabled
Cannot load nvEncodeAPI64.dll
Cannot load nvEncodeAPI64.dll
Cannot load nvEncodeAPI64.dll
Cannot load nvEncodeAPI64.dll
[18:20:06] hb_init: starting libhb thread
[18:20:06] Starting work at: Fri Jun 07 18:20:06 2024
[18:20:06] 1 job(s) to process
[18:20:06] json job:
{
"Audio": {
"AudioList": [
{
"Bitrate": 160,
"DRC": 0,
"Encoder": "av_aac",
"Gain": 0,
"Mixdown": 4,
"NormalizeMixLevel": false,
"Samplerate": 0,
"Track": 0,
"DitherMethod": 0
}
],
"CopyMask": [
"copy:aac",
"copy:ac3",
"copy:dtshd",
"copy:dts",
"copy:eac3",
"copy:flac",
"copy:mp3",
"copy:truehd",
"copy:mp2"
],
"FallbackEncoder": "ac3"
},
"Destination": {
"ChapterList": [
{
"Name": "Chapter 1"
}
],
"ChapterMarkers": true,
"AlignAVStart": false,
"File": "C:\\Users\\Dan\u0027s PC_2\\Desktop\\Encoded Videos\\Memorial Day.mp4
"Mp4Options": {
"IpodAtom": false,
"Mp4Optimize": false
},
"Mux": "av_mkv"
},
"Filters": {
"FilterList": [
{
"ID": 4,
"Settings": {
"mode": "7"
}
},
{
"ID": 3,
"Settings": {
"block-height": "16",
"block-thresh": "40",
"block-width": "16",
"filter-mode": "2",
"mode": "3",
"motion-thresh": "1",
"spatial-metric": "2",
"spatial-thresh": "1"
}
},
{
"ID": 13,
"Settings": {
"crop-bottom": "0",
"crop-left": "0",
"crop-right": "0",
"crop-top": "0",
"height": "582",
"width": "1280"
}
},
{
"ID": 6,
"Settings": {
"mode": "2",
"rate": "27000000/900000"
}
}
]
},
"PAR": {
"Num": 873,
"Den": 872
},
"Metadata": {},
"SequenceID": 0,
"Source": {
"Angle": 1,
"Range": {
"Type": "chapter",
"Start": 1,
"End": 1
},
"Title": 1,
"Path": "F:\\videos\Memorial Day.mp4
},
"Subtitle": {
"Search": {
"Burn": false,
"Default": false,
"Enable": true,
"Forced": true
},
"SubtitleList": [
{
"Burn": true,
"Default": false,
"Forced": false,
"ID": 0,
"Offset": 0,
"Track": -1,
"Import": {
"Codeset": "UTF-8",
"Filename": "F:\\videos\Memorial Day.mp4
"Language": "eng",
"Format": "SRT"
}
}
]
},
"Video": {
"Encoder": "x264",
"Level": "4.0",
"TwoPass": false,
"Turbo": false,
"ColorMatrixCode": 0,
"Options": "",
"Preset": "fast",
"Profile": "main",
"Quality": 22,
"QSV": {
"Decode": false
}
}
}
[18:20:06] CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor
[18:20:06] - logical processor count: 16
[18:20:06] Intel Quick Sync Video support: no
[18:20:06] hb_scan: path=F:\videos\Memorial Day.mp4
udfread ERROR: ECMA 167 Volume Recognition failed
src/libbluray/disc/disc.c:333: failed opening UDF image F:\videos\Memorial Day.mp4
src/libbluray/disc/disc.c:437: error opening file BDMV\index.bdmv
src/libbluray/disc/disc.c:437: error opening file BDMV\BACKUP\index.bdmv
src/libbluray/bluray.c:2646: nav_get_title_list(F:\videos\Memorial Day.mp4
[18:20:06] bd: not a bd - trying as a stream/file instead
libdvdread: Encrypted DVD support unavailable.
libdvlibdvdread: DVDOpenFileUDF:UDFFindFile /VIDEO_TS/VIDEO_TS.IFO failed
dread: Can't open file VIDEO_TS.IFO.
libdvdnav: vm: vm: failed to read VIDEO_TS.IFO
[18:20:06] dvd: not a dvd - trying as a stream/file instead
Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'F:\videos\
Metadata:
major_brand : isom
minor_version : 512
compatible_brands: isomiso2avc1mp41
encoder : Lavf60.4.101
Duration: 01:28:52.93, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 1283 kb/s
Stream #0:0(und): Video: h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661), yuv420p(tv, bt709), 1280x582 [SAR 873:872 DAR 240:109], 1149 kb/s, 24 fps, 24 tbr, 12288 tbn, 48 tbc (default)
Metadata:
handler_name : VideoHandler
vendor_id : [0][0][0][0]
encoder : Lavc60.9.100 libx264
Stream #0:1(und): Audio: aac (LC) (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 128 kb/s (default)
Metadata:
handler_name : SoundHandler
vendor_id : [0][0][0][0]
[18:20:06] scan: decoding previews for title 1
[18:20:06] scan: audio 0x1: aac, rate=48000Hz, bitrate=128687 Unknown (AAC LC) (2.0 ch) (128 kbps)
[18:20:06] scan: 10 previews, 1280x582, 24.000 fps, autocrop = 0/0/0/0, aspect 2.20:1, PAR 873:872, color profile: 1-1-1, chroma location: left
[18:20:06] libhb: scan thread found 1 valid title(s)
[18:20:06] Skipping subtitle scan. No suitable subtitle tracks.
[18:20:06] Starting Task: Encoding Pass
[18:20:06] Skipping crop/scale filter
[18:20:06] [ass] libass API version: 0x1502000
[18:20:06] [ass] libass source: tarball: 0.15.2
[18:20:06] [ass] Shaper: FriBidi 1.0.11 (SIMPLE) HarfBuzz-ng 3.1.2 (COMPLEX)
[18:20:06] [ass] Using font provider directwrite (with GDI)
[18:20:06] work: track 1, dithering not supported by codec
[18:20:06] work: only 1 chapter, disabling chapter markers
[18:20:06] job configuration:
[18:20:06] * source
[18:20:06] + F:\videos\
[18:20:06] + title 1, chapter(s) 1 to 1
[18:20:06] + container: mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2
[18:20:06] + data rate: 1283 kbps
[18:20:06] * destination
[18:20:06] + C:\Users\Dan's PC_2\Desktop\Videos\
[18:20:06] + container: Matroska (libavformat)
[18:20:06] * video track
[18:20:06] + decoder: h264 8-bit (yuv420p)
[18:20:06] + bitrate 1149 kbps
[18:20:06] + filters
[18:20:06] + Comb Detect (mode=3:spatial-metric=2:motion-thresh=1:spatial-thresh=1:filter-mode=2:block-thresh=40:block-width=16:block-height=16)
[18:20:06] + Decomb (mode=39)
[18:20:06] + Framerate Shaper (mode=2:rate=27000000/900000)
[18:20:06] + frame rate: 24.000 fps -> peak rate limited to 30.000 fps
[18:20:06] + Subtitle renderer ()
[18:20:06] + Output geometry
[18:20:06] + storage dimensions: 1280 x 582
[18:20:06] + pixel aspect ratio: 873 : 872
[18:20:06] + display dimensions: 1281 x 582
[18:20:06] + encoder: H.264 (libx264)
[18:20:06] + preset: fast
[18:20:06] + profile: main
[18:20:06] + level: 4.0
[18:20:06] + quality: 22.00 (RF)
[18:20:06] + color profile: 1-1-1
[18:20:06] + chroma location: left
[18:20:06] * subtitle track 1, English [SRT] (track 0, id 0xff000000, Text) -> RendeBurn-in, offset: 0, charset: UTF-8
[18:20:06] * audio track 1
[18:20:06] + decoder: Unknown (AAC LC) (2.0 ch) (128 kbps) (track 1, id 0x1)
[18:20:06] + bitrate: 128 kbps, samplerate: 48000 Hz
[18:20:06] + mixdown: Stereo
[18:20:06] + encoder: AAC (libavcodec)
[18:20:06] + bitrate: 160 kbps, samplerate: 48000 Hz
[18:20:06] sync: expecting 127990 video frames
[18:20:06] encx264: min-keyint: 24, keyint: 240
[18:20:06] encx264: encoding at constant RF 22.000000
[18:20:06] encx264: unparsed options: level=4.0:ref=2:8x8dct=0:weightp=1:subme=6:vbv-bufsize=25000:vbv-maxrate=20000:rc-lookahead=30
x264 [info]: using SAR=873/872
x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX FMA3 BMI2 AVX2
x264 [info]: profile Main, level 4.0, 4:2:0, 8-bit
[18:20:06] sync: first pts audio 0x1 is 0
[18:20:06] sync: first pts subtitle 0xff000000 is 0
[18:20:06] sync: first pts video is 1470
[18:20:06] sync: "Chapter 1" (1) at frame 1 time 1470
[18:20:06] [ass] fontselect: (sans-serif, 400, 0) -> ArialMT, 0, ArialMT
[18:20:10] [ass] fontselect: (sans-serif, 400, 100) -> Arial-ItalicMT, 0, Arial-ItalicMT


[18:21:18] Worker process exited!
[18:21:18] Worker process exit was not expected.

# Job Failed (-12)

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Hello,
I tray to convert am MPEG\HEVC MKV to AV1 MKV with less bitrates
This is the process>
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22631.3672]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\User\Desktop\ffmpeg-master-latest-win64-gpl-shared\bin>ffmpeg.exe -y -i "D:\New folder\C\Test.mkv" -c:v libsvtav1 -strict -2 -cpu-used 3 -b:v 1200k -minrate 1200K -maxrate 1400K -bufsize 1000K -pix_fmt yuv420p10le -r 24000/1001 -map 0:v? -c:a ac3 -b:a 192k -map 0:a? -c:s copy -map 0:s? -map_chapters 0 -map_metadata 0 -f matroska -threads 0 "D:\New folder\C\Test.AV1.mkv"
ffmpeg version N-115585-g7d46ab9e12-20240607 Copyright (c) 2000-2024 the FFmpeg developers
built with gcc 13.2.0 (crosstool-NG 1.26.0.65_ecc5e41)
configuration: --prefix=/ffbuild/prefix --pkg-config-flags=--static --pkg-config=pkg-config --cross-prefix=x86_64-w64-mingw32- --arch=x86_64 --target-os=mingw32 --enable-gpl --enable-version3 --disable-debug --enable-shared --disable-static --disable-w32threads --enable-pthreads --enable-iconv --enable-libxml2 --enable-zlib --enable-libfreetype --enable-libfribidi --enable-gmp --enable-fontconfig --enable-libharfbuzz --enable-libvorbis --enable-opencl --disable-libpulse --enable-libvmaf --disable-libxcb --disable-xlib --enable-amf --enable-libaom --enable-libaribb24 --enable-avisynth --enable-chromaprint --enable-libdav1d --enable-libdavs2 --enable-libdvdread --enable-libdvdnav --disable-libfdk-aac --enable-ffnvcodec --enable-cuda-llvm --enable-frei0r --enable-libgme --enable-libkvazaar --enable-libaribcaption --enable-libass --enable-libbluray --enable-libjxl --enable-libmp3lame --enable-libopus --enable-librist --enable-libssh --enable-libtheora --enable-libvpx --enable-libwebp --enable-lv2 --enable-libvpl --enable-openal --enable-libopencore-amrnb --enable-libopencore-amrwb --enable-libopenh264 --enable-libopenjpeg --enable-libopenmpt --enable-librav1e --enable-librubberband --enable-schannel --enable-sdl2 --enable-libsoxr --enable-libsrt --enable-libsvtav1 --enable-libtwolame --enable-libuavs3d --disable-libdrm --enable-vaapi --enable-libvidstab --enable-vulkan --enable-libshaderc --enable-libplacebo --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libxavs2 --enable-libxvid --enable-libzimg --enable-libzvbi --extra-cflags=-DLIBTWOLAME_STATIC --extra-cxxflags= --extra-libs=-lgomp --extra-ldflags=-pthread --extra-ldexeflags= --cc=x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc --cxx=x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++ --ar=x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc-ar --ranlib=x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc-ranlib --nm=x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc-nm --extra-version=20240607
libavutil 59. 21.100 / 59. 21.100
libavcodec 61. 6.101 / 61. 6.101
libavformat 61. 3.104 / 61. 3.104
libavdevice 61. 2.100 / 61. 2.100
libavfilter 10. 2.102 / 10. 2.102
libswscale 8. 2.100 / 8. 2.100
libswresample 5. 2.100 / 5. 2.100
libpostproc 58. 2.100 / 58. 2.100
Input #0, matroska,webm, from 'D:\New folder\C\Test.mkv':
Metadata:
title : Test
encoder : libebml v1.4.5 + libmatroska v1.7.1
creation_time : 2024-05-30T10:33:47.000000Z
Duration: 01:08:54.72, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 3417 kb/s
Stream #0:0: Video: h264 (High), yuv420p(tv, bt709, progressive), 1920x1080 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 23.98 fps, 23.98 tbr, 1k tbn (default)
Metadata:
BPS : 3286815
DURATION : 01:08:54.714000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 99134
NUMBER_OF_BYTES : 1698755382
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: mkvmerge v84.0 ('Sleeper') 64-bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2024-05-30 10:33:47
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Stream #0:1(kor): Audio: aac (LC), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp (default)
Metadata:
BPS : 128000
DURATION : 01:08:54.720000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 193815
NUMBER_OF_BYTES : 66155521
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: mkvmerge v84.0 ('Sleeper') 64-bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2024-05-30 10:33:47
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Stream #0:2(eng): Subtitle: subrip (srt)
Metadata:
BPS : 43
DURATION : 01:08:45.200000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 737
NUMBER_OF_BYTES : 22368
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: mkvmerge v84.0 ('Sleeper') 64-bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2024-05-30 10:33:47
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Stream #0:3(ara): Subtitle: subrip (srt) (default)
Metadata:
BPS : 71
DURATION : 01:08:45.204000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 747
NUMBER_OF_BYTES : 36928
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: mkvmerge v84.0 ('Sleeper') 64-bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2024-05-30 10:33:47
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Stream #0:4: Video: png, rgba(pc, gbbt709/iec61966-2-1), 220x48, 90k tbr, 90k tbn (attached pic)
Metadata:
filename : poster
mimetype : image/png
Stream mapping:
Stream #0:0 -> #0:0 (h264 (native) -> av1 (libsvtav1))
Stream #0:4 -> #0:1 (png (native) -> av1 (libsvtav1))
Stream #0:1 -> #0:2 (aac (native) -> ac3 (native))
Stream #0:2 -> #0:3 (copy)
Stream #0:3 -> #0:4 (copy)
Press [q] to stop, [?] for help
Svt[info]: -------------------------------------------
Svt[info]: SVT [version]: SVT-AV1 Encoder Lib v2.1.0-12-gfcf56491
Svt[info]: SVT [build] : GCC 13.2.0 64 bit
Svt[info]: LIB Build date: Jun 5 2024 16:25:04
Svt[info]: -------------------------------------------
Svt[error]: Instance 1: Source Height must be at least 64
Svt[error]: Instance 1: Max Bitrate only supported with CRF mode
Svt[error]: Instance 1: Forced Max Height must be at least 64
[libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe92be40] Error setting encoder parameters: bad parameter (0x80001005)
[vost#0:1/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbc0c32840] Error while opening encoder - maybe incorrect parameters such as bit_rate, rate, width or height.
[vf#0:1 @ 000001cbbe8468c0] Error sending frames to consumers: Invalid argument
[vf#0:1 @ 000001cbbe8468c0] Task finished with error code: -22 (Invalid argument)
[vf#0:1 @ 000001cbbe8468c0] Terminating thread with return code -22 (Invalid argument)
Svt[info]: -------------------------------------------
Svt[info]: SVT [version]: SVT-AV1 Encoder Lib v2.1.0-12-gfcf56491
Svt[info]: SVT [build] : GCC 13.2.0 64 bit
Svt[info]: LIB Build date: Jun 5 2024 16:25:04
Svt[info]: -------------------------------------------
Svt[error]: Instance 1: Max Bitrate only supported with CRF mode
[libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe8f0100] Error setting encoder parameters: bad parameter (0x80001005)
[vost#0:0/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe8efe80] Error while opening encoder - maybe incorrect parameters such as bit_rate, rate, width or height.
[vf#0:0 @ 000001cbbe847c80] Error sending frames to consumers: Invalid argument
[vf#0:0 @ 000001cbbe847c80] Task finished with error code: -22 (Invalid argument)
[vf#0:0 @ 000001cbbe847c80] Terminating thread with return code -22 (Invalid argument)
[vost#0:0/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe8efe80] Could not open encoder before EOF
[vost#0:0/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe8efe80] Task finished with error code: -22 (Invalid argument)
[vost#0:0/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbbe8efe80] Terminating thread with return code -22 (Invalid argument)
[vost#0:1/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbc0c32840] Could not open encoder before EOF
[vost#0:1/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbc0c32840] Task finished with error code: -22 (Invalid argument)
[vost#0:1/libsvtav1 @ 000001cbc0c32840] Terminating thread with return code -22 (Invalid argument)
[out#0/matroska @ 000001cbbe89b0c0] Nothing was written into output file, because at least one of its streams received no packets.
frame= 0 fps=0.0 q=0.0 Lq=0.0 size= 0KiB time=N/A bitrate=N/A speed=N/A
Conversion failed!
Any Help is much appreciated.

i have already reset the calculator many times but still not giving accurate summation answer. however, it works well with other statistics functions (eg. common difference/term of progression)
is there something i should do?

"First of all I clarify that I'm not saying that this isn't a problem or something like that.
Neet blunder is a very serious issue as it's about future doctors. Mai koi help ya support toh nhi kar skta but I accept it's a serious problem."
Now a brief of the current scenario-
Neetards24- who gave exam are frustrated (they should be) coz of the Neet blunder and NTA clarification which has errors, as they say.
Neetards25/26 - Are stressed out coz same kinda thing could happen next year also.
Jeetards24- Some are supporting neetards and some are very angry as neetards gave jee mains this time and they were mocking jeetards after 27 and 29 Jan event.
Jeetards25- tum pta nhi kya kar rhe ho, padho bsdk. Although Jo 25tards abhi Neet scam ki baxxodi mein Time waste kar rhe, agar neet blunder nhi bhi hua hota toh bhi wo kisi aur chiz pe time waste krte so no issue.
Govt- pta nhi kya kar rhi

Tips-

Neetards25- bhai satark rho kuch bhi ho skta h and u don't have other options like jeetards and paise ho toh abroad chle jao.
Jeetards25- Bhai padhai pe dhyan do agar is. You have only have 7 months left. Scam-News se distract ho rhe toh social media kuch din ke liye bnd kar do, and blunder toh tumhare saath bhi ho skta h, infact hua bhi Jan mein.
Toh scam me dhyan Dene se better h ki apne benifit ke lie kuch Karo like other options ke lie bhi ankhe khuli rkhna e.g- other eng. exams and agar financially capable ho toh foreign chle jana(Best option). Country, NTA, scams sab se free ho jaoge.
BC mere paas entertainment ke lie sirf reddit h and jab bhi thoda break leke yha aao toh bas neet scam, nta blunder behenchod pura din yhi chlta h yha, unki bhi galti nhi h vaise. Blunder hi Aisa h.
I've never written this long on any platform but Aaj mood kharab ho gya toh Jo man me aya likh dia.
But is pure incident mein youth ki mentality dekh kar bura lga. Everyone is thinking only about their personal interests, although unki bhi koi galti nhi h. Country mein circumstances hi aise h ki people are automatically driven towards selfishness.
Thnx Have a good day🙂.
Edit- Kuch bhi ho jaye par moj masti rukni nhi chahiye, Said Alecc

Hello everyone, I'm selling some in-GO Shiny Raids for custom OT ($3 - $4 each). I also have PoGO Stamped - Level 1 Shiny Azelf in Great Ball, Level 1 Shiny Mesprit in Poke Ball, and Research Shiny Articuno. Additional listing includes a set of PoGO Stamped Shiny Deoxys (all forms).
I will waive the fees if you take at least 3 Pokemon from my For Sale list.
My Reference
PoGO Stamped Shiny Rares (take all $15 no fees)

Price	Pokemon	Language	Ball	Level	OT	TID	Obtained
$7 + fees	Shiny Azelf	FRE	Great	1	Dashell	380185	traded in PokemonHome (Dashell3200 > me)
$7 + fees	Shiny Mesprit	ENG	Poke	1	aaronfrg	857684	traded in SV Discord (aaronfrg > me)
$6 + fees	Shiny Articuno	ENG	Ultra	17	Zane	457896	traded in PokemonHome (TheSnowNinja > me)

PoGO Stamped Shiny Deoxys (Raids - Premier Ball) (take 1 set - all 4 forms: $18 no fees)

Price	Pokemon	Language	Level	OT	TID	Obtained
$5 + fees	Shiny Deoxys (Base)	ENG	20	Muffin-	066475	traded in SV Discord (shamanxo > me)
$5 + fees	Shiny Deoxys (Atk)	ENG	25	Muffin-	987431	traded in SV Discord (panzerx05 > me)
$5 + fees	Shiny Deoxys (Def)	ENG	20	Muffin-	092870	traded in SV Discord (cheeseburger2165 > me)
$5 + fees	Shiny Deoxys (Speed)	ENG	20	Muffin-	399770	traded in SV Discord (hibiei > me)

In-GO Shiny Raids

• all of these shinies were self-caught in-GO from raids in different accounts (will be able to transfer multiple mons at once - depending on the Pokemon)
• all Pokemon will have Custom OT (or Muffin-) with TID: 362898 Price for each Pokemon: $4 + fees unless specified otherwise.

Pokemon	Quantity
Shiny Mewtwo	1
Shiny Raikou	1
Shiny Groudon ($3 + fees)	2
Shiny Kyogre ($3 + fees)	1
Shiny Registeel	2
Shiny Heatran	1
Shiny Kartana ($5 + fees)	1
Shiny Tapu Bulu	6
Shiny Tapu Koko	7
Shiny Tapu Fini	1

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Date: 06/07/2024

Reading time: 13 minutes, 2629 words

🪖 Military

Armenia, Germany reached agreements on military-technical and military-technological cooperation

Delegation to participate in ‘ILA Berlin 2024’ exhibition, held in Berlin from June 5 to 9. Several agreements were reached, and various documents were signed, the defence ministry said.

Armenpress, Armenia and Germany sign documents on military-technical cooperation

The NA committee approved the agreement on the expansion of Armenian-Greek military-technical cooperation

Armenia and Greece signed an agreement on military-technical cooperation. The agreement was signed on December 14, 2023 in Athens. The directions will be the transfer of technologies and technical support for the production of weapons and munitions.

CivilNet, Parliamentary committee approves ratification of Armenia-Greece defense cooperation agreement

Macron to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 warplanes and train pilots and troops in France

France to train and equip 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers in France. France to send pilots to Ukraine for five-six months. Move is part of new military cooperation.

Armenpress

🏛️ Politics & Government

Signing of Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty nullifies OSCE Minsk Group's relevance, believes Alen Simonyan

President of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan said Yerevan is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev suggested that both Baku and Yereva jointly propose to the OSCE the abolition of the Minsk Group. The Speaker of the National Assembly said the Constitution of Armenia is a matter of internal affairs.

Armenpress, According to Simonyan, the dissolution of the Minsk Group should be addressed after the peace treaty is signed, The Foreign Ministry assesses Baku's attempts to change the constitution as "gross interference" in the internal affairs of the country, According to Aliyev, if the constitution of Armenia is not changed, a peace treaty will not be signed, Baku's attempts to interfere in ArmenianConstitution issues is a gross interference in Armenia's internal affairs - Foreign Ministry, Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution

“Geghard” SAF welcomes the announcement by Lemkin Institute to withdraw support for Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention called on the UN to withdraw support for Azerbaijan's hosting of the COP29 climate conference. The “Geghard’ Scientific and Analytical Foundation welcomes the Lemkin’s statement.

Armenpress

Protesters at COP 29 accuse Azerbaijan of greenwashing genocide as host of COP29, call for release of Armenian prisoners

A group of activists reiterated the call for the Azerbaijani government to release the 23 political prisoners it is illegally detaining in Baku, including entrepreneur and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan. At a protest on Friday, 7 June, protestors appealed to delegates at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC SB60) to oppose Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29.

ArmRadio

Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group

The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.”

PanArmenian

Armenia elected as Member of UN Economic and Social Council for 2025-2027

Armenia elected as a Member of the UN Economic and Social Council for 2025-2027. Armenia received 148 votes in the voting held at the UN headquarters in New York. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Armenia committed to contributing to international cooperation.

Armenpress

Armenian Foreign Minister meets SCO Secretary-General

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming. The parties expressed hope that the discussions during the visit would contribute to expanding opportunities for cooperation between Armenia and the SCO.

Armenpress, Nikol Pashinyan Receives Zhang Ming and Delegation, SCO interested in expanding mutually beneficial relations with Armenia - Secretary General, The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is interested in expanding mutually beneficial relations with Armenia. General Secretary, Shanghai Cooperation Organization interested in expanding relations with Armenia

Armenian Parliament Speaker deems information regarding Pashinyan's visit to Azerbaijan absurd

President of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan says information suggesting that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is planning to visit Azerbaijan in November is absurd. Earlier, PM's Press Secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan denied the post made by a political scientist.

Armenpress

Prime Minister receives the representatives of the Central Board of Armenian Democratic Liberal Party-Ramgavar

Nikol Pashinyan received the representatives of the Central Board of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party-Ramgavar. The PM emphasized that the government's goal is to strengthen the sovereignty and ensure the permanence of statehood in Armenia.

Armenpress

No delegation from Armenia visits Ukraine, affirms Armenian Parliament Speaker

Alen Simonyan says no delegation from Armenia went to Ukraine, noting that he is not commenting on Maria Zakharova's statements. The Russian representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry called for the handover of the list of those killed in Bucha.

Armenpress, Zakharova referred to the Armenian delegation's visit to Bucha

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chairs regular session of the Investment Committee

The sixth session of the Investment Committee was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The committee discussed the Yerevan Metro Modernization Project. The main goal of the project is the creation of a pre-clinical center for pre-scientific research.

Armenpress

European Commission recommends start of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova

The European Commission has recommended that European Union members start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, the commission’s Spokesperson Ana Pisonero said at a press conference in Brussels. At a Brussels meeting on December 14-15, 2023, EU leaders decided to start negotiations with the two countries on joining the union.

Armenpress, Brussels says Ukraine and Moldova ready for membership talks as Hungary mounts opposition

Mirzoyan congratulates Greece on election to UN Security Council

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan congratulated his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis on Greece's election as a member of the United Nations Security Council. The message reads as follows: "I extend warmest congratulations" given commitment and shared vision for more secure environment in our region.

Armenpress, Armenian FM congratulates Greece and Denmark on their election to UN Security Council

The EU will provide budgetary support to Armenia

The financing agreement "EU support for education in Armenia" was signed between Armenia and the European Commission. The European Commission transferred 5 million euros to the Government in December 2023, and 1.5 million euros in May 2024. It is also planned to build 13 educational complexes in Syunik region, 7 of them in Kapan, and 6 in Goris.

Armenpress, EC allocates about 7 million euros to Armenia for education development, EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia

Pashinyan and Modi emphasized the importance of the development of Armenian-Indian cooperation

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pashinian congratulated the National Democratic Alliance led by Narendra Modi on the occasion of its victory in the parliamentary elections. Nikol and Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of further development of cooperation between the two countries, the PM's office says.

CivilNet

Armenia’s parliamentary speaker: OSCE Minsk Group dissolution can be discussed after Yerevan, Baku sign peace treaty

Azerbaijan’s leader Ilham Aliyev said on Thursday that Yerevan and Baku should address the OSCE to initiate the dissolution of the Minsk Group. President of Armenia's National Assembly Alen Simonyan also said that Armenia puts its efforts towards the peace treaty.

ArkaAm

Armenia to oblige banks, pharmacies and large retail outlets to install surveillance cameras

Armenian Parliament approves draft law obliging large economic entities and companies to install outdoor surveillance cameras. Deputy Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan noted that the bill applies to banks, credit organisations, pawnshops, pharmacies and pharmacies. The changes will affect retail facilities with an area of more than 100 square metres, gas stations and catering outlets.

ArkaAm

Police Guard to be established in Armenia

Armenian parliamentary committee on defence and security issues on Friday approved a bill calling for establishment of a police guard. The bill was presented by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan. Guards will not take direct part in military actions, as was the case with the police troops.

ArkaAm

Russian Deputy Prime Minister expects Iran-EEU FTA to becomeoperational in 2025

Russia expects the free trade area (FTA) agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union to become operational in 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk noted that Iran’s accession to the FTA will enlarge the EEU market by 80 million people to a total 400 million people. The EEU countries signed a full-fledged free trade agreement with Iran on December 25, 2023.

ArkaAm

Armenia willing to complete and sign peace deal with Azerbaijan within the next month – MFA

The Republic of Armenia does not have any territorial claims on any of its neighbors, including Azerbaijan, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in response to Azerbaijani Presidents claims. ‘Such rhetoric torpedoes the peace process and casts doubts on the sincerity of the leadership of Azerbaijan to achieve peace’

ArmRadio, Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution

Sunak admits it was a 'mistake' to leave D-Day commemorations early

British PM Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-Day commemorations in Normandy early, admitting it was a "mistake" Sunak: "The last thing I want is for the commemorations to be overshadowed by politics" Labour has called it a "dereliction of duty"

Armenpress

Gevorg Papoyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Saha Sinha

The Armenian government is planning to build a partnership with India to help develop the country's economy. The government is also planning to develop a partnership in India-Argentine partnership with the country.

Armenpress, Armenia might construct copper smelter using leading Indian tech, Armenia is considering the option of building a copper smelter using advanced technologies from India

Illegally built and non-compliant gas stations can not be in Yerevan - Avinyan

During 2023, we have dismantled 25 gas stations located near residential buildings in the city of Yerevan, wrote on his Facebook page. The process will be implemented this year as well and will continue consistently.

Armenpress

Israel's Netanyahu to address U.S. Congress on July 24

Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Netanyahu's visit comes amid tensions between him and U.S. President Joe Biden. Netanyahu has also issued a statement on his upcoming visit.

Armenpress, Netanyahu to address US Congress on 24 July

7 injured in massive blast at gas station outside Yerevan

A liquified gas tank exploded in the town of Abovyan along the highway to Lake Sevan. At least seven people were injured, two seriously, in a blast late Thursday evening. Authorities moved in February to shut down the gas station, which was operating without a license, local media reports.

CivilNet, Seven citizens were injured by the explosion on the Yerevan-Sevan road, two are in the intensive care unit, Gas supply to subscribers in Abovyan stopped since night due to explosion on Sevan highway, The gas supply to the city of Abovyan was stopped overnight due to an explosion on the Sevan highway, Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia

‘Stop threatening us’: Alen Simonyan responds to Galuzin's allegations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said earlier that 'ill-conceived steps' could make it impossible to return to joint work on creating a common defence space with Russia and other CSTO countries. Simonyan said that Armenia is not negotiating with any country, nor is it discussing deployment of a foreign military base or joining any strategic alliance.

ArkaAm

Russia works on bringing Mir cards back to Armenia

Russia working on resuming operation of its Mir bank cards in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said on Friday. Russian banks, except for the Russian-owned VTB bank, stopped accepting Mir cards on 30 March 2024 due to the payment system being sanctioned by the Western countries. The Russian payment system was introduced in 2015.

ArkaAm

Armenia has made significant strides in improving food safety, FAO and WHO say

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly with key partners in Armenia observes the World Food Safety Day. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of readiness for unforeseen food safety incidents, ranging from minor local events to major international crises.

ArmRadio

💵 Economy

Exports of products of Armenian origin recorded 14 per cent decline in the first quarter - Finance Ministry

Exports of products of Armenian origin in the first three months of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023, recorded a 14.3 per cent decline. At the same time, imports grew 75.8 per cent in January-March 2024 compared to 2023. Armenia's foreign trade turnover increased 2.1 times to $9.2 billion.

ArkaAm, Finance Ministry: Armenia’s tourist influx drops by 2% in Q1 2024 YoY

Insurance premiums in Armenia totalled AMD 23bn in the first quarter of 2024.

The volume of insurance premiums collected by 8 insurance companies in Armenia in the first quarter of 2024 made more than AMD 23 billion. In 2023, AMD 73.3 billion were collected as personal insurance premiums.

ArkaAm

🎭 Culture

Aram Khachatryan, Saroyan and Yerevan Metro

On June 6, passengers in the Yerevan metro were listening to Aram Khachatryan's music. It was the great composer's birthday, and the metro management decided to remind the passengers about the day. Both the "Dance with Swords&quat; and the.quatry. waltz melody of the &qot;Masquerade. ballet was playing in another station, the. &quatyyan's most famous and world-wide works.

CivilNet

⚽ Sport

Yerevan to host open boxing championship

The Yerevan Open Boxing Championship will be held in the Armenian capital on 10-15 June. Around 150 boxers from Bulgaria, Iran, Latvia, Hungary, Moldova, Russia, Georgia and Armenia registered for the tournament.

ArkaAm

Armenia beat Kazakhstan 2:1 in a friendly

Armenian national beat Kazakhstan in a friendly at Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan in Yerevan. Nair Tiknizyan opened the score in the 4th minute of the match. Vahan Bichakhchyan doubled the advantage in the 58th minute.

ArmRadio, Armenia hosts Kazakhstan in a friendly tonight

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Armenian Wounded Heroes
ArmeniaFund

Hello everyone, GrimaIsBestWaifu here. As you might know, I am a massive fan of Book IV and its characters. Today marks around four years since I officially came around to Book IV after initially being a hater. Needless to say, as a Book IV nerd and enthusiast, I secured a copy of FEH's second art book at the first opportunity in order to further immerse myself in my passion. While it's an illustrations book first and foremost, I found the most value in the sections that went into detail about the lore, story, and characters of Books IV and V (but mostly IV, heh).
As of today, there is no official English version of this book, so non-Japanese readers are limited in how much information they can glean from it. This is a tragedy I can't abide, being heavily invested in FEH's story and wanting others to be able to appreciate it too, despite its flaws. There is also a decent chance that some information contained in this book will be changed or omitted in the official English version, so in that event I hope this might serve as an attestation to the "original" version. In this post, I intend to go over the section that describes the events that take place in Book IV's story. To see my translation of the section of the art book that expounds on Book IV's lore and characters, go here.
Disclaimer: I am not a native Japanese speaker, nor am I fluent in the language. English and Japanese are very different languages, so I will do my best to make things flow nicely in English while retaining as much of the original meaning as possible. Italicized text indicates my own speech, words that do not come from the book. The book's story recap is also told in past tense, but I use present tense in my translation here because I think it flows better and is easier to understand.
Chapter 1: The Dream One day, Alfonse and the others are summoned by Queen Henriette. According to her, an inexplicable incident has occurred in one of Askr's border villages in the wheat country where all its residents have fallen asleep. All efforts have been exhausted in attempting to save the sleeping villagers, who appear to be having nightmares, but none awaken. Henriette tasks them with investigating the sleep sickness there. The Order of Heroes complies, and after entrusting them with the Redolent Censer, she sends them off to the village with a smile. On the way to the village, Loki appears before the party and speaks in a way suggesting she may know something about the sleep sickness. It's possible she is planning something yet again...Alfonse and the others cautiously forge ahead.
As the Redolent Censer continuously burns with poison-nullifying incense, they arrive near the village. Sharena feels at ease and expresses gratitude towards her mother, who gave them the treasure in order to protect them. But in that moment of relaxation, she lets out a big yawn. Anna scolds her before stifling a yawn herself. Upon noticing this, Alfonse and Kiran are also beset by a fierce drowsiness, rendering them incapable of standing. By the time they realize the censer is ineffectual, it's already too late, and they are unable to resist closing their eyes...
Alfonse is with Henriette, along with Zacharias and Veronica. He is confused due to only having vague memories about why they are on a mission together. Suddenly, Zacharias attacks Henriette and corners Alfonse alongside Veronica.
Then, a girl abruptly appears and envelops the surrounding area in a dazzling light by reciting an incantation and prayer, causing Zacharias and Veronica to disappear. As Alfonse is yet again confused by the situation, the girl smiles brightly and says, "I'm Peony! I'm a ljósálfr—or light elf, you might say. I'm from the land of dreams, Ljósálfheimr." (This quote is transcribed from the official ENG script and is not a direct translation of the book's text, which uses the JP quote)
Chapter 2: Missing You (JP: One Person, Missing) The dream realm, álfar... Peony puffs out her cheeks when Alfonse cannot believe his ears. They regroup with Sharena and Anna, but Kiran is nowhere to be found. Even after following Peony's advice and trying to bend the dream world to their wishes, Kiran remains missing. Peony guides the party in their search for Kiran, claiming that the Dream-King Freyr could help.
While on the move, they fight off soldiers of nightmares, who are born from the fears of mortals and take on the forms of Heroes. Sharena also speaks with Peony about possibly having met before somewhere in the distant past. Peony responds that it might have been in a dream, and the two smile at one another, since they are quite similar and it appears they will get along well.
There a girl appears with black wings fluttering. She turns out to be Triandra, the Nightmare. As a dökkálfr from the realm of dark dreams, she is giving mortals nightmares under her liege's orders. Alfonse and the others confront Triandra when she tries to erase (In JP, the word for "erase"/"extinguish" is frequently used in place of "kill" when pertaining to the álfar) Peony. Triandra withdraws after being put at a disadvantage, stating that she won't give up.
Peony leads the group to a location with a large bed(s). Sleeping in a dream is the way to gain an audience with the Dream-King, so Sharena and Anna fall asleep. Before following their lead, Alfonse notices that he can't remember his childhood very well. Though that disquiets him, he nevertheless trusts Peony and closes his eyes. Peony is overjoyed at their faith in her as she watches them.
(In the ENG version, Sharena mentions that there are "many" beds, but the JP version doesn't make any indication of their number. Due to the fact that this art book previously mentions THREE adults being able to fit on one, it's possible that Alfonse, Sharena, and Anna all slept on it at the same time and that there is only one. However, the possibility that there are multiple of them remains open)
Chapter 3: Gullinkambi (JP: Horn of Gullinkambi) Alfonse and the others arrive in the realm of fantasy, the dream within the dream, by Peony's invitation. There stands Dream-King Freyr, who gives Alfonse the horn Gullinkambi. By remembering one's self from before falling asleep, wishing to return to the waking world, and blowing the horn, Alfonse and his party, along with the wheat country village's residents, can awaken. However, Freyr continues, stating that they must first drive back the two dökkálfar who have invaded Ljósálfheimr and are showing mortals nightmares. While offering his thanks, Alfonse asks about Kiran's whereabouts. However, even though he should know everything about the dream world, Freyr does not know where Kiran is, them being one who exists outside of the world's reason. He advises them that should they blow the horn, Kiran will also awaken. Thus, the party wakes up from the dream within the dream in order to begin their march and fight the dökkálfar.
The group traverses the dream realm following Peony's lead. Suddenly, Kiran appears before them. Though Alfonse and the others are relieved to see them, they halt in their tracks upon spotting who was next to them. "I am Plumeria, the dökkálfr of lewd dreams." (Again from ENG script)
Plumeria attacks the group along with nightmare soldiers that take the forms of Heroes from "Genealogy of the Holy War". Alfonse and the others fight them off, but Kiran also withdraws as if accompanying Plumeria. Peony states that this is because Kiran has been trapped by the dökkálfar's nightmares. Alfonse clenches his fist tightly, swearing to get Kiran back.
Chapter 4: On Dark Wings (JP: The Fluttering of Black Wings) The two dökkálfar show nightmares to mortals in Ljósálfheimr under their liege Freyja's orders. While Plumeria makes her disdain towards humans known, Triandra shows signs of concern towards Peony, who is her opposite in role.
The party continues traveling across Ljósálfheimr by following Peony's slightly dubious directions in pursuit of the dökkálfar. Anna and Alfonse can't wrap their heads around the actions they take in the dream world that would be illogical in reality. Suddenly, Sharena's gaze falls on a certain field of flowers. She says she remembers playing with girls her age in a flower field in a dream. She also remembers there being a girl similar to Peony, but Peony herself doesn't seem to recall this.
The party arrives at the Dream Gate, where the dökkálfar along with soldiers of nightmares lie in wait. They take up their weapons and repel the dökkálfar, after which Peony prompts Alfonse to blow the horn. Then, a crestfallen Peony bids them farewell, stating that they will forget about álfar like her, but that she will always watch over them, and she gives them a smile. Alfonse and the others close their eyes, trusting that they will meet again in a dream someday.
As the sound of the horn reaches Freyr's ears, his sister Freyja appears before him. Her true objective is to take her brother to Dökkálfheimr, over which she rules, while he is defenseless after handing off the horn. Were the Dream-King to leave Ljósálfheimr, order would be disrupted and nightmares would begin to flow into the mortal world and become reality. Freyja burns with jealousy upon witnessing her brother worry over the humans. Thinking to recompense them for stealing her brother's heart, her smile widens.
Chapter 5: Twisted Reality (JP: Distorting World) Alfonse wakes up to the smell of incense. Apparently, contrary to how much time they'd perceived, only a moment has passed in reality. While the other members of the Order confirm that everyone is fine, Alfonse notices that Kiran is missing. But strangely, Sharena and Anna cock their heads when he says Kiran's name. "The summoner of legend was called Kiran, right?" (ENG)
Alfonse is shocked when it doesn't appear to be in jest, based on Anna's tone of voice. Just then, an earth-splitting laugh rings out. The party prepares for combat, only to find that there stood Surtr, the king of Múspell who should've in the past been defeated. Though shocked, Alfonse faces off against Surtr, who ends up vanishing like the Zacharias and Veronica from in the dream. As the villagers awaken, unidentified troops are reported to have appeared in various places. Alfonse heightens his vigilance, suspecting that nightmares are manifesting in reality, as the group moves to eliminate those forces.
Though Sharena really can't remember Kiran, her gaze wavers from a profound sadness welling up inside. Alfonse cheers up his sister by swearing to do something about the situation. If nightmares can be defeated in the dream, they can be defeated in reality... Under this presumption, the Order marches on and discovers Peony being attacked. After rescuing her, she successfully uses her power to make Sharena and the others recall their lost memories. Then, Peony informs them that nightmares have been able to flood into the real world because Freyr has been taken to Dökkálfheimr, the nightmare realm.
Chapter 6: Dreaming Reality (JP: Dreams in Reality, Reality in Dreams) According to Peony, Freyr's sister Freyja is in Dökkálfheimr, and because they are in the same place simultaneously, the "Waking Dream" is allowing nightmares to spill into reality. In order to put a stop to the Waking Dream, the group searches for a ljósálfr who lives in a misty forest...Mirabilis, the Daydream. On their way to the forest, they encounter the real Veronica. After finding out about the situation and what the Order's objective is, Veronica states that she will come along. She says this is because she heard that her brother, Bruno (Zacharias), and Xander have returned from their travels and are now in the misty forest.
After the party arrives at the forest, they split up in search for Zacharias, Xander, and Mirabilis. Parting ways with Sharena and the others, Alfonse and Veronica venture deep into the forest and find the former two. Veronica smiles upon being reunited with her brother after such a long time apart, but her shoulders slump when she hears that he and Xander must soon leave again. She faintly smiles again when Zacharias invites her to join them, stating that he doesn't want to make her feel lonely anymore. Seeing this, Alfonse asks Zacharias if they could work together to fend off the nightmares. Apprehensively, he agrees, to which Alfonse continues. "...Thank you. As I thought, you aren't really Zacharias. [...] You said something you shouldn't already know." (This quote is a translation of the JP, since I feel the ENG line doesn't fit as nicely in this context)
At this, Zacharias and Xander's attitudes change. After repelling their assault, Veronica declares her cooperation with the Order. She then urges Alfonse to tell her about his memories of being with Zacharias. However, he realizes that he cannot remember anything from long ago for some reason.
Chapter 7: Steeped in Twilight The Order of Heroes realizes the severity of the situation that has befallen them after hearing that nightmares have reportedly been appearing unceasingly across Askr. They head deeper into the forest in search of Mirabilis so they can go to Dökkálfheimr, save Freyr, and eliminate his captors. After the scenery becomes blurry for a moment, Peony searches the surrounding area and happens upon Mirabilis. She rubs her eyes, appearing to be sound asleep. Peony pleads with her, wanting to get to Dökkálfheimr by way of Mirabilis' daydream powers. Just then, Triandra appears, the dökkálfar having also invaded the real world. She creates a nightmare embodiment of Hel, ruler of death. After defeating it, with Mirabilis in tow, the group departs in the direction of the point of twilight, which is close to Dökkálfheimr. Along the way, Sharena is bothered by a feeling that she has also met Mirabilis in a dream in the past. She believes that she, Peony, Mirabilis, and two other girls did something important together.
Eventually, they arrive at the point of twilight. It seems that here, they can cross into the nightmare realm by being given a "particularly scary daydream" by Mirabilis when day gives way to night. However, Triandra attacks them once more. Soldiers of nightmares come at them without end as they are surrounded by the sea with nowhere to run. Veronica calms the others down as they panic, stating that she will handle their pursuers on her own while they go on ahead. The last time they were in the dream world, only a moment passed in reality. Because of this, Alfonse and the others believe they will make it in time, so they close their eyes and make their way to the nightmare realm.
Chapter 8: Wallowing in Love (JP: Drowning in a Dream of Love) The group ventures into Dökkálfheimr. They are quickly met with Plumeria, who mystifies them with a bewitching sweet scent, but they somehow manage to fend off her attack. While in pursuit of a retreating Plumeria, Alfonse hears the voice of a sad young girl. However, he doesn't know whose voice it is, and the group marches on.
After catching the gentle scent of flowers whose fragrance is different from that of Plumeria's nectar smell, Sharena mentions that she remembers it. She claims it's the smell of the flower field in which she played with the other girls in her dreams. She then recalls swapping hairstyles and clothes with one of the girls who greatly resembled her, and even going to each other's homes. Anna is startled, thinking this sounds like a "changeling". As Anna explains how changelings are álfar who switch places with human children, Sharena listens with an absentminded countenance.
Plumeria again stands in the party's way, accompanied by nightmare soldiers modelled after Heroes from the "Awakening Outrealms", as they hurry to Freyr's side. However, the Order emerges victorious once again and goes on ahead. While wounded in her defeat, Plumeria hears the voice of a young girl crying for her mother, which she remembers. There, Freyja appears and grants her strength, healing her. After rising to her feet, Plumeria asks if she was a mortal before Freyja gave her life as an álfr. Freyja's expression clouds over, and she tells Plumeria that her father didn't love her or her mother, so he abandoned them. And because her daughter interfered with her desire to be with another man she loved, Plumeria's mother threw her into the bottom of a well and left her there.
By Freyja's words, Plumeria was a child nobody loved. But now, after drinking the nectar and becoming an álfr, she should just forget about that past. Her voice filled with compassion as she speaks, Freyja gives Plumeria a smile.
Chapter 9: Violent Fantasies (JP: Dream of Killing Someone) (Curiously, the recap begins with the events of Chapter 9 - 3, skipping over the first confrontation with Triandra in this chapter)
The queen of nightmares, Freyja, has abducted her beloved brother Freyr to her realm. With an ecstatic expression, Freyja declares that they shall fill the mortal world with their dreams. Freyr is dismayed, lamenting that Freyja originally didn't wish for the destruction of humans and that the two of them have already succumbed to ruin. He regrets turning human girls into álfar in order to drive back the disaster that befell the dream world in the past, when mortals gave up their dreams. Burning with jealousy over his constant concern for mortals, Freyja clenches a certain necklace.
Alfonse and the others rush to rescue Freyr, defeating Triandra, who stands in their way. As she stands up, saying that she can't yet afford to disappear (In a similar vein to what was mentioned above, the word for "disappear" is often used instead of "die" when pertaining to the álfar in JP), memories of her mortal past also pile up in her mind. Freyja appears before her, telling her that she and her younger sister were viciously abused by their non-blood related father. To protect her sister, who was in danger of losing her life, Triandra killed their father. Freyja assures her that she is not to fret over this, since she only did what she could. To this, Triandra quietly responds that she is alright.
Alfonse and the others finally reach Freyr. However, he has come under the curse of the necklace Brísingamen, and all of his dream powers have become Freyja's. With both of their powers in her grasp, Freyja has become the ruler over all dreams and is now able to freely control the dream world and bend reality itself to her whim. None are able to oppose her... Helpless against the unrelenting onslaught of Freyja's replicas and nightmare soldiers from all directions, the group falls back. However, the path leading back to Veronica has entirely vanished. "There is no way for you to survive. Taste despair in your attempts to escape." The nightmare queen sneers at them, exceedingly beautiful, (This line was very awkward to translate, I am sorry)
(To my knowledge, the quote used above doesn't actually appear anywhere in the Japanese script. It seems to just be a concise rephrasing of Freyja's dialogue at the end of the chapter)
Chapter 10: Lack (JP: Loss) The Order takes Freyr with them as they continue to flee. According to him, so long as Freyja is the ruler over all dreams, they can neither escape nor subjugate her. Even so, not wanting to give up, the group thinks of a plan. Just then, Freyr begins to tell of his and Freyja's past piece by piece. As a child, Freyja was always crying from being mocked by everyone over having a mark on her face. Freyr would steadfastly comfort his sister, who came to only smile for him. Then, she stated that she wanted to join herself to someone compassionate like Freyr when she grew older. She eventually matured to become beautiful, but didn't accept anyone's affections.
Sharena reassures Freyr along the way, to which Freyr confesses that the dream world once teetered at the brink of ruin. The only ones who could prevent the destruction of the dream world and save the hearts of mortals were children from the real world. But children who partake of dream nectar can no longer return to their world... Because of this, Freyr thought that perhaps if the children were in unfortunate circumstances, they would be happy to become special versions of themselves. He sacrificed innocent children in order to save the world even knowing it was sinful. After this, Freyr falls silent.
Their withdrawal fruitless, Freyja once again corners the Order of Heroes. Though she mocks them over their futile efforts, Freyr states that there is one way for them to escape.
"Freyja's power is the sum of our combined strengths... Therefore, one of us must be shed..." (ENG)
Freyr petitions the Order and offers himself up to them. Discerning his meaning, as Freyr can no longer manage to end his own life due to Freyja's control, Alfonse and the others cut him down.
Freyja cries out as she asks Freyr if mortals really are so precious to him that he would throw his life away for their sake. However, Freyr responds that nothing is more important to him than she is. It is because he loves her that he doesn't want to see her destroy the mortals, which is why he should disappear. Leaving her with those words, Freyr bids his sister farewell.
Freyja wails in sorrow and despair at the loss of her most beloved brother, after which she vanishes to some other location, bringing the dökkálfar with her. Due to Freyr's demise, dreams stop distorting reality. Now, they must wake up and return to their world. To grant Freyr's final wish, and to reunite with the missing Kiran...Alfonse and the others press onward.
Chapter 11: Plumeria's Dream (JP: Plumeria the Lewd Dream) The Order wakes up the the sound of Veronica's voice calling out to them. Just when they begin to relax, thinking everything is back to normal, Freyja appears before them. Chaos unfolds as everyone wonders how that can be, when nightmares shouldn't be able to encroach on reality anymore... The group is once again forced to engage in combat as they retreat. Freyja then tells them about the álfar's past as if to mock them. The álfar were originally human children who played together, who were called to the dream world in order to save it. She also describes how Mirabilis was a child who was abandoned by her mother after she was born. Finally, she tells of how among those children, the only one who didn't become an álfr was Sharena. Enveloped in Freyja's light, Sharena suddenly clutches her head in pain and faints.
After regaining consciousness at a boulder to which the group retreated, Sharena tells Alfonse that she now vividly recalls what happened in the world of dreams. "We wanted to save the world... Only...I stayed behind..." (ENG, but for curiosity's sake, the JP line goes "Only I wasn't able to become a hero...even though we said we'd save the world together...", which I think hits harder)
Sharena profusely apologizes with tears spilling from her eyes, saying that she might not really be Alfonse's sister. That she would play changelings with a girl who looked just like her, and that they would genuinely trade places upon waking. That she has memories of the small, run-down house in which the girl she'd exchange places with lived. That she might just be an ordinary child who swapped places with Princess Sharena in the dream world. And that as a consequence, the real Princess Sharena wasn't able to return home... Sharena appears discomposed as she suddenly recalls so many memories. Alfonse soothes her, saying that her memories of that house must have come from when she'd wake up as the other child.
Desiring to have them suffer like her after losing her brother, Freyja sends Plumeria after the group so the álfar will be made to kill each other. Plumeria follows her commands without saying a word and stands in the way of Alfonse and the others. She attacks them while looking like she is in tears...saying that she doesn't need reality, and that she wants to be in a dream forever. The party cannot hope to survive without fighting back so long as she continues to target them. Thus Alfonse and the others deal the final blow against Plumeria through their heartbreak. She grasps at the air and cries out for her mother over and over again like a small child as her body disintegrates. (I already felt really bad playing this story chapter in-game, but having this description makes it even worse...ow, my heart)
Even with Plumeria's defeat, the nightmares' assault does not relent. How can this be, when the Waking Dream shouldn't be able to occur with King Freyr dead? After assessing and reflecting on the situation one more time, Alfonse finally formulates an answer. "This has all been a dream... From the very beginning... Everything. All of it." (ENG)
They have been in a dream since the time they heard about the sleep sickness from Queen Henriette. If this is a dream, they should be able to return to reality this time if they blow the horn Gullinkambi in front of the Dream Gate. Alfonse marches on determinedly.
The Order takes a rest on the way to the Dream Gate. At their base, Anna reports to Alfonse about Sharena's condition after having stayed with her for a while. Afterwards, she begins to make small talk about a dream she had a little while ago about being a squirrel. She comments on how strange it is that she was convinced she was a squirrel in the dream, even though she isn't one... At this, Alfonse feels as though he is catching onto something.
Chapter 12: Triandra's Dream (JP: Triandra the Nightmare) Alfonse witnesses a daydream during the group's respite. A dream of the World of Steel, with towers stretching up high enough to pierce the skies. Peony calls it a grey world where people have forgotten how to dream. To make the álfar kill each other, Freyja sends out Triandra again. However, Freyja ponders why Plumeria and Triandra obey her orders without regard for how they are effectively being used and discarded. She asks Triandra why they would go so far as to throw their lives away in service to her. Triandra responds that she and Plumeria adore her, and that perhaps it is because mortals want to help those they care about even if they get nothing in return. Freyja shakes her head at this, being a god who doesn't understand this sentiment. She watches with a conflicted look in her eyes as Triandra departs.
Alfonse and the others fend off the advancing nightmares on their way to the Dream Gate. They are met with Triandra standing in their path, and upon seeing her, Peony's expression changes. Triandra speaks of how she could not forgive herself for being powerless to protect her younger sister as a mortal. Her dream was to obtain the power she desired in order to strike down those who would do evil. After she loses against the Order and collapses to the ground, having lost her power, she gazes at Peony and apologizes to her.
"Forgive me... I wanted to keep you safe just...a while longer..." (ENG) "...S-sister..." (ENG)
As Peony's words sorrowfully fall from her lips, Triandra's body disintegrates.
Led by Mirabilis, the group arrives before the Dream Gate at last. Following Freyr's instructions to "[p]icture the world outside the dream, and wish to return," (ENG) Alfonse sounds the horn, but for some reason, nothing happens. Alfonse goes over his thoughts once more, trying to figure out if there is something wrong with his thought process. Then, he remembers what Anna said a little while earlier. "If what I suspect is true...then the life I remember before the dream...is not my life at all..." (ENG)
Just then, Kiran appears before the Order. Alfonse is elated upon their reunion, but Kiran appears to be under the control of nightmares. With the help of Veronica and the others, he manages to render Kiran unconscious without killing them. By Peony's suggestion, they remove the hood that conceals their face. Under the hood of the collapsed Kiran...was unmistakably Alfonse's face.
Alfonse's suspicion is then confirmed. The reason why he couldn't recall his memories with Zacharias, and why he dreamed about the World of Steel, is because his past with Zacharias doesn't exist and the World of Steel is where he truly hails from.
"I am not Alfonse. [...] My name...is Kiran!" (ENG)
When they remember their true self, Freyja appears and tells them that they are having this dream because they wished for it. That Alfaðör, creator of all things, decided that Alfonse should no longer exist after he defeated Hel, sovereign of death. The Creator's will always comes to pass, and thus the real Alfonse is dead, so Freyja says.
Chapter 13: Reality Freyja continues, saying that Kiran gave form to this world and took on Alfonse's role out of grief over his loss. She claims that because Kiran is one who exists outside of the world's reason, if they combine efforts with Freyja, they could make the dream persist forever and have all their wishes come true. However, she declares that should Kiran choose reality, they will wake up in a world without Alfonse, and that she will use her power to take the lives of all of the álfar. With that, she disappears.
Peony states that because Freyja's nightmare powers still cover the area, they will be unable to use the horn. Even the álfar do not know if Freyja's pronouncement of Alfonse's death is the truth or a lie. A painful reality may await them... Holding onto that sense of unease, Kiran and the others head in Freyja's direction.
"Peony... My best friend, who I played with in the flower garden... That was you, wasn't it?" (ENG)
Sharena speaks with Peony, positing that Peony had switched places with her and drank her share of nectar because she knew there would be no going back to being human. Even so, Peony smiles, saying that making people happy was her own happiness. That neither of them know who was who originally, and that they are both each other, like two halves of a whole. If they defeat Freyja and return to reality, Peony and the other álfar will in turn be erased and the Order will forget about the dream. Sharena sobs over not wanting to lose a friend again. At this, Peony gives her a ring made of flowers. (It's a "chain" in ENG, but in JP it's described as a "指輪", as in a ring you put on your finger)
"[Even] if we do forget, that does not undo everything that's happened. [...] But if...if there's some way you can remember me, then maybe we can meet again someday, somehow..." (ENG)
Sharena and Peony join hands and nestle up close to one another as if in prayer.
On the other hand, Freyja's heart is swayed by emotions she cannot comprehend. Unconsciously, she begins to speak to Triandra and Plumeria, but both of them have disappeared in carrying out her orders. Though she insists that only her brother matters to her, as though trying to convince herself of it, her expression gradually clouds over. Kiran and the others eventually reach Freyja, and after defeating nightmare soldiers that appear one after another, Freyja herself finally falls as well. She disappears, leaving them with the proclamation that she will use all of her remaining power to erase everything about the álfar from existence.
The end of the dream draws near. The sound of the horn reverberates through the dream world. As she expresses her gratitude, Peony's form grows faint.
Kiran awakens to a voice calling their name, which turns out to be Alfonse's. He tells them that they, along with everyone else, had fallen asleep for three days and nights. Sharena seems to not remember anything and smiles as though nothing had happened. However, during their mission, Sharena discovers that she is wearing a flower ring on her hand. She is perplexed by this and clutches her chest, suddenly feeling like her heart is being torn apart. Then, someone claiming to be Sharena's childhood friend comes for a visit. Upon laying eyes on the person in question, her eyes tear up.
"Good morning, everyone! I'm Peony! I'm a ljósálfr—or light elf, you might say. I'm from the land of dreams, Ljósálfheimr." (ENG)
In Dökkálfheimr, Triandra and Plumeria, who should have disappeared, open their eyes. Before them stands Freyja, who tells them that they have no need to obey her any longer. Freyja's life fades away, having lost most of her power in reviving Triandra and Plumeria instead of erasing the álfar. She herself doesn't know why she did so even though she doesn't love anyone except her brother. In spite of this, she gave up her life for the sake of others, just like her brother had laid down his life for the mortals he so loved. Triandra and Plumeria vow to find a way to revive Freyja. The children weep as they grasp Freyja's hands, to which Freyja says that she truly cannot understand. Even so, she responds that she is happy and smiles gently.
And thus concludes the story of Book IV, neatly summarized as presented in the art book. I apologize for any inaccuracies in my translations and any confusion they might cause. This was an intensive passion project born from my love for Book IV, and I hope those who took the time to read this very long post found some enjoyment out of it. I would love to hear your thoughts, so please do share them if you so wish! I very much enjoy discussion about everything Book IV. Also let me know if there is any other material you'd like for me to translate, and I might make an attempt in the future. Thank you for reading!

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The Strike FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about public service strikes

About this FAQ

This FAQ is periodically reposted to /canadapublicservants when a strike is forecast to occur in the near future.
While efforts are made to ensure this information is current and accurate, this document is written by volunteers and has no official authority. If you see something that is incorrect or out-of-date, please send a message to the subreddit moderator mailbox.

News updates

Public Service Bargaining Units in a strike position

The Border Services (FB) group, represented by PSAC, is in a legal strike position and may strike beginning on June 7, 2024. For more information see PSAC's website.

Public Service Bargaining Units currently on strike

• None as of June 6, 2024

Related FAQs and policy documents

• The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) FB strike FAQ
• PSAC strike manual (PDF)
• PSAC FAQ: Bargaining with Canada Revenue Agency
• Treasury Board: Impacts to pay and benefits during a strike
• Treasury Board (employer) FAQ on collective bargaining

Introduction

This FAQ is meant to provide an overview of strikes in the public service, written by public servants with experience in past strikes. It is entirely unofficial and an attempt to neutrally present how strikes are viewed from both the perspective of unions and employers.

1.1 What's a strike?

A strike is when a group of unionized workers decide to withhold their services from an employer. The goal of the strike is to pressure the employer, through reductions in output and public exposure, to agree to a new contract on terms that are better than could be obtained through negotiation alone. A strike is normally a last-resort option for a union to pressure an employer to reach a favourable collective agreement.
Not all strikes entail the complete withdrawal of all work activities. "Work to rule" campaigns and work slowdowns are considered strike activity because they are concerted efforts to restrict or limit output. Work to rule can include the withdrawal of services outside the scope of documented work requirements, the withdrawal of overtime, or the slowing of production output. A rotating or strategic strike focuses strike action onto specific areas of business operation, or rotates through operating areas, to apply measured pressure while allowing some business to continue. During rotating strikes a portion of the struck bargaining unit would report to work while another portion is out on strike.
If the union calls for the strike following the terms set by labour legislation (for federal public servants the relevant law is the Federal Public Service Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA), then the strike is deemed a 'legal' strike. Any strike that does not follow the legal requirements is deemed an illegal or 'wildcat' strike.

1.2 When can a union (legally) call a strike?

When a collective agreement between a public service union and employer expires, the parties normally attempt to negotiate a new agreement in a process called collective bargaining. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the parties can proceed to binding arbitration or conciliation. If arbitration is chosen, a third-party arbitrator would make a binding decision that forms a new agreement. If the conciliation route is chosen, a strike is possible if negotiations break down (this is called an impasse).
If one of the parties declare an impasse they can ask the FPSLREB to establish a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to aid the parties in resolving the dispute. The PIC is a normally a three-member panel comprised of a union nominee, an employer nominee, and a chair selected by the FPSLREB. After hearing from each party and within 30 days of being established (though this deadline can be extended), the PIC must submit its recommendations in the form of a report to the Chairperson of the FPSLREB, who in turn will make the report public.
If the union and employer aren't able to reach a settlement with the assistance of the PIC, a secret-ballot strike vote may be called. All the employees in the bargaining unit have the right, and must be given the opportunity, to vote. If a majority of the members of the bargaining unit vote in favour of a strike, the union can commence legal strike activity within sixty days of the vote.

1.3 Will I get paid if I strike?

Yes -- though not by your employer. If you participate in strike actions and register with your picket or strike captains, you will receive strike pay from your union. The amount will vary between union locals; contact the president of your union local to find out the exact amount - typical amounts are $50-80 per day. Strike pay comes directly from your union, usually by cheque but some unions may have electronic processes.
Within a union organization, different levels (such as a local or component) may vote to set up their own strike funds, created through increased union dues. If you are a member of one of these locals/components, you may receive additional strike pay 'top ups'. Contact the president of your union local if you would like details on your local or component's union dues.
Strike days are treated as non-pensionable leave without pay by the employer. Accordingly, you will not receive your regular pay for any days out on strike.
Treasury Board has information on impacts to compensation when withdrawing services during a strike which can be found here.
Employees in the struck bargaining unit who choose to continue working during the strike will continue to be paid as usual by the employer, however there may be ramifications from the union (see section 1.5 below).

1.3.1 How do I request strike pay from my union?

To receive strike pay, you need to participate in strike activities as directed by your union. Most commonly this will involve participating in a picket line, though other activities in support of the strike are possible for those who are unable to walk in a picket line.
When you arrive to participate in picketing or other activities, you will need to sign in and out with the union picket captain or other union representative. This information is what will be used to verify eligibility for strike pay. If you are not yet signed up as a union member, you will be able to sign up when you complete your first day of picketing activity.
Strike pay is not taxable income and has no deductions.

1.4 What is a "picket line"?

A picket line looks similar to a protest or rally, but takes place outside a work site and is intended to disrupt the regular functioning and access of the site. Most picket lines are not "hard pickets", meaning they are not intended to be complete blockades that prevent any access. Picket lines are established to supply information to those entering the site (management, non-represented employees, clients & contractors) about the reasons for the strike and what the workers are seeking.
Participation in a strike can include activities beyond the picket line, in particular for those who may have physical or other limitations. This could include administrative, lobbying, or transportation services. The union will have strike coordinators, regional representatives and strike committees which will help define & decide in what constitutes participation, with the objective of making the strike process accessible for all.

1.5 What is meant by crossing a picket line?

Union members in the bargaining unit that is on strike (who are not deemed as essential - see below) are expected by their union and fellow union members to participate in strike activities as part of group solidarity. Unions also extend this expectation to persons who have not formally joined the union (known as 'Rand deductees' in accordance with the Rand formula, even though those employees have not signed up for union membership.)
Those who continue to work during the strike -- often requiring that they physically cross picket lines -- are commonly referred to as "scabs". They can expect to be socially ostracized by other union members and officials.
Crossing a picket line can result in discipline by the union, including the revocation of any elected position within the union, suspension of union membership and/or the levying of fines under the union's constitution or bylaws. Attempts to collect such fines via the court system have failed, having been ruled "unconscionable" and legally unenforceable, however. In addition, employers will not facilitate the collection of any fines via payroll.
If you choose to continue working despite being in a struck bargaining unit, you should contact your manager for instructions on how to obtain escorted passage through the picket line; your manager has an obligation to ensure you are able to get to work safely.

1.6 How does a strike impact me? (I am in the group on strike)

• Your union will expect that you participate in picketing on days that your workplace is out on strike.
• You will not be paid by the employer for any strike days, however your union will pay you strike pay for those days, to partially offset the loss in income.
• Your manager will probably not approve any vacation leave once a strike has been called, and may impose extra requirements for paid sick leave (for example, requiring that any sick leave be justified with a medical note). It is also unlikely that management would approve any new alternative working arrangements, such as telework, after a strike has been called.
• At the end of the strike, you can expect it to take some time for the workplace to return to normal.
• If your position has been designated as "essential" (this is negotiated between the union and employer), you will be advised via a letter. If you receive such a letter, you are not eligible to strike during working hours and are obligated to report to work - bring the letter with you to show to the picket captain. If you're in an essential position, you can still participate in strike activities outside of working hours.
• If your position is "excluded" (most often management positions and those who advise management) then your position is not part of the struck bargaining unit (even though it may have the same classification), and you will be expected to report to work.
• Your manager will likely impose attendance-reporting requirements (for example, sending twice-daily emails to the manager) for days you are at work and not striking.

1.7 How does a strike impact me? (I am not in a group on strike, but my workplace has people on strike)

Examples of people ineligible to strike or outside the striking group include:

• Excluded employees (managerial or confidential positions excluded per one of the grounds set out in s.59 of the PSLRA;
• Unrepresented employees (those who are do not have a bargaining agent, such as employees in the PE (personnel) group);
• Student workers (FSWEP, Co-Op, and RAP) and casual workers, as these workers are not represented either;
• Employees that are represented by a bargaining agent, but whose bargaining agent has not legally called for a strike.
• Employees whose positions have been designated as essential to the safety or security of the public, and who have been issued a letter formally informing them of this designation.

If you're in one of these groups:

• You will be expected to report for work as usual.
• You may be delayed in entry to your workplace if there is a picket line set up. If this occurs, contact your manager and/or the picket captain for instructions. You can expect that your manager may ask you to prove that you made reasonable attempts to get to work (protip: take a selfie to prove you're in line trying to get in). You can expect to be paid for your full day if you can demonstrate that you made good-faith attempts to get to work.
• Employees designated as essential should present a copy of their essential services letter to the picket captain to be allowed to pass unabated.
• If you wish, you can participate in picketing activities outside of your normal work hours.

1.8 What happens if I'm acting or working in a different position from my substantive?

This is an area where the employer and union perspectives differs.
Based on current jurisprudence, the employer treats employees based on on the work they are currently doing, regardless of whether it is an acting position or not. If your acting position is striking, you would be eligible to strike. If you are acting in a position outside of a struck bargaining unit you are not eligible to strike. Another way to express this is "you are what you do". .
From the union's perspective, any employees in the bargaining unit (substantively, acting, or otherwise) should be eligible to participate in a strike. In the view of the union, the more people who participate in the strike, the stronger the union's position will be.

1.9 How long do strikes last?

Strikes can end in days or be many months long. Within the public service the largest ever general strike was the 1991 PSAC strike, which lasted approximately three weeks. The longest strike was the 2013 strike by PAFSO which lasted 5 months and 24 days.
When strikes do occur, they are typically shorter and may be rotational, such that individual workers are only on strike for a small number of days. That said, there is no fixed duration for a strike and it isn't possible to predict in advance how long they might last.

1.10 What can cause a strike to end?

A strike can end when the union and employer reach a new tentative agreement, or if the union chooses to suspend the strike to resume negotiations. Strikes can also end if the government exercises its legislative power to enact "back-to-work" legislation requiring that striking employees return to work.
A strike can also end if the employer forces a vote among the bargaining unit on its last offer. If that vote passes, that employer offer becomes the new collective agreement, and no further strike action would be legal. (credit: Majromax)

1.11 How does a strike work if people are working from home?

As noted above, a strike occurs when employees withhold their labour from the employer - this can happen regardless of work location. Unions usually require members to participate in a picket line (see section 1.4 above) to receive strike pay.
As of February 2023, the only strike that has occurred within the federal public service while people were working from home occurred in late 2021 and early 2022 at the Office of the Auditor General. The strike started with work-to-rule activities, followed by strategic strikes and lastly a full work stoppage. In total, the strike lasted 128 days.
A description of the strike activities courtesy u/Defiant_Quiet_2425:

In February 2022 there were picket lines, which rotated between our Office’s NCR location and the MP office of Mona Fortier. We also were contacting news outlets, writing letters to our MPs (and requesting meetings). We were using social media to get attention to our cause. We also had teams assigned to fundraising in order to get monetary support for members who needed additional support as funds were tight. Individuals located outside the NCR (not many but some!) were on zoom calls daily, doing these tasks, and helping with making materials that could be used at the pickets.

1.12 What happens if I am on maternity or parental leave during a strike? Will I keep receiving EI top-ups?

In past strikes any employees on maternity or parental leave have continued to receive their top-ups as usual. When a strike is called the existing collective agreement ceases to be in force, which technically ends the employer's obligation to pay maternity/parental allowances.

1.13 Can I request paid leave (sick, vacation, family-related etc) if a strike has been called?

Yes, though any leave requests will receive additional scrutiny. The employer will not want employees to evade the consequences of a strike by taking paid leave. Any sick leave requests may only be granted if the employee is able to provide medical certification, and additional documentation may be requested to support other kinds of leave requests.
In general, this is how vacation and other discretionary leave requests will be handled in the event of a strike:

Employees whose positions have been designated as essential

1. New requests for leave will be denied for the duration of the strike.
2. Previously-authorized leave (approved but not yet taken) will likely be cancelled.
3. Essential employees who are already on leave when a strike is called can expect that their leave will be cancelled and that they will be recalled to work. If this happens, the employer is obliged to pay for any non-refundable costs associated with the cancellation (flights, hotels, etc).

Other employees in the striking bargaining unit

1. New requests for leave will typically be denied for the duration of the strike
2. Previously-authorized leave (approved but not yet taken) is highly likely to be cancelled.
3. If already on leave, the leave may continue but requests to extend the leave are likely to be denied.

Employees who are in other bargaining units that are not on strike

1. New leave requests may still be granted, though a strike can influence operational requirements and may make discretionary leave (such as vacation) less likely.
2. Previously-authorized leave will normally continue.
3. If already on leave, it is unlikely that these employees will be recalled to work.