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The Barbed Wire Mandate Scandal was a controversial political event that transpired during the 1970s and 1980s, implicating the Heartland Development Board and the influential Qangreč. Several allegations emerged suggesting that the Heartland Development Board, along with [[TK Group]], [[Orixtal Communications]] and [[TerraTel]], engaged in illicit activities, including bribery, to sway the Qangreč in passing a mandate requiring the upgrade from barbed wire telecommunications connections to conventional wired communications. This was done in efforts to maximize profit for those companies at the expense of many low-income rural communities, especially in the western mountain area of Tierrador. The scandal stirred public discourse, shedding light on issues of corruption and socio-economic disparity within the fictional political landscape. Upon the mandate's implementation, significant backlash ensued, particularly in low-income rural communities where the mandated upgrade posed financial and logistical challenges. Many residents of rural communities found the transition impractical and unattainable, exacerbating existing inequalities. The scandal underscored the disparity between policy rhetoric and the lived experiences of the affected populace. Protests erupted across the fictional landscape, with citizens expressing discontent and demanding accountability from both the Heartland Development Board and the compromised Qangreč.