The End of an Era.....the Start of a new one [Archive]

Reichskamphen

05-01-2005, 06:19

"Your Majesty!" Count von Herzenstein, the commander of the Imperial Gendarmerie, the Imperial Secret police, quickly tore into the Emperor's study. "Emperor Napoleon...we've finally compiled our case file. Everything is in order. We have reasonable cause to arrest Cardinal DeVito, and Arch Bishop O'Reilly for Treason. If we want to, we have enough evidence to flush every Roman rabit out of its hole in the entirity of Cherry Ridge!"

Napoleon sat there calmly, continuing to write as the man spoke. When Herzenstein finished, the Emperor calmly laid his pen down, and looked up to address him in a straight tone. "With this change in the government, we don't want to destroy the country. I know personally of evidence that could indict half of the government...but we need this place to run smoothly."

The Emperor reached into his desk and pulled out a sheet of Imperial Stationary and wrote at the top in his own hand.

"Writ of Arrest"

He looked up to Herzenstein. "Give me a moment to write this, and then keep this top secret. I don't want ANYONE to know anything about this until the operation has gone down. Use only the exact number of men that you need and swear them to silence. I tell you this information is not to pass on any wire or any type of communications system. You will deliver this by hand, and be on the scene YOURSELF when the arrest goes down."

OOC: Cherry Ridge, we will see where this goes, but there is absolutely no way that you could IC know or get out of this one unless Napoleon decides to rescind his decree before the operation goes down.
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Writ of Arrest

With sufficient and damning evidence having been shown to me implicating two people, Cardinal DeVito of Cherry Ridge and Arch Bishop O'Reilly, his top aide, of the most grave crime of High Treason against the Crown of Greater Prussia, I am hereby issuing this writ of arrest, which is not subject to revokation by any authority but myself.

May God save their souls.

(Signed) Napoleon
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His Imperial Highness,
Napoleon IV
Emperor of Greater Prussia
and all the Greater Prussians
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Within hours, the plane carrying Duc Guillaume Richarde Lefebvre de Centreville, the commander of the Imperial Guard, and Count Friederich von Herzenstein, the Captain of the Gendarmes, touched down at the airport in the Capitol. Imperial Guardsmen arrived in armoured limousines to ferry the two men quickly to the large Imperial Guard base on the outskirts of the Capitol.

Cherry Ridge

05-01-2005, 13:35

ooc- RK, is that the delegation atending the corronation, or not.

Jeruselem

05-01-2005, 15:13

Cardinal Augustus Brown read the news about the abdication of Cardinal DeVito as the head of Cherry Ridge in disbelief. They'd have to send a delegation, but the Foreign Office was shuffling it's diplomats about and most of the Church officials were flat out or holidaying in Rome.

The Queen's family had disappeared to Paris for a New Year's holiday and he was put in charge so he couldn't go. He called up on the phone Bishop Jakob who was on leave at the time.

Brown: You fancy a holiday to Cherry Ridge?
Jakob: Cherry Ridge? I'd rather go to Rome ...
Brown: Well, we need someone to attend the Coronation of the Ruler of Cherry Ridge. Cardinal DeVito abdicated.
Jakob: Sure, but I'm not paying for it.
Brown: The Jeruselem Catholic Church will pay, it's really official business.
Jakob: When do I leave?
Brown: Tomorrow!
Jakob: Why me, anyway.
Brown: Bishop John is still working with the new refugees
Jakob: Can I bring my sister?
Brown: Why?
Jakob: She's looking for a good Catholic to marry since the Regent is taken
Brown: Sure, but can't she find one here.
Jakob: She can, but then the Patriach who happens to be my uncle will interfere as you know. She likes travelling unlike me

...

On the streets, Protestants and their allies were marching around happily in celebration of the abdication of Cardinal DeVito in Cherry Ridge. As usual they passed the Great Cathedral on their way, but had to behave. They waved placards with "DeVito is Satan Spawn" and "DeVito is de-gone".

As usual, horse-mounted police followed them around whereever they went.

Cherry Ridge

05-01-2005, 15:37

Transmission to Protestant protesters in Jeruselem from Francis I-
"Why are you talking about my uncle that way?"

Jeruselem

05-01-2005, 15:58

Transmission to Protestant protesters in Jeruselem from Francis I-
"Why are you talking about my uncle that way?"

The protest leaders stopped and looked around "What was that? A direct question from Francis?". They looked confused and proceeded continue to chant anti-Devito songs as most had been trained to hate him by their Reverends.

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Later

From: Joseph Banks, Police Chief for the City of Jerusaelem
To: Francis I

We apologise for the actions of our local Protestant constituents defiling the name of the Cardinal DeVito, but it is their modus operandi. They are a small group in a minor minority and do not represent the views of our nation.

It is normal for them to protest in the streets after news which suits their cause to raise awareness of their interests. They are mostly non-violent and just simply a noisy bunch of anti-Catholics. They have never liked Cardinal DeVito and his consersative views.

God bless

Shenken

05-01-2005, 18:13

In the most serene republic of Shenken bisshop Taken took good note of this new.
"That's a cardinal less for Rome, probably now the day is near that Rome will appoint me as a cardinal. I should go and see this. I'm curious of our president has already appointed someone for this journey" he thought. He took up the phone and pressed button 1. Directly he heard a voice:
"Hello, with the office of his presidential highness Shenken. Can I help you?"
Bisshop Taken recongized this voice as the secretary of his cousin the president. "Yes," he said, "you speak with bisshop Taken, Minister of religous affiars, education, public healthcare and social welfare, can I speak to my cousin the president please?"
"No problem, your excellency" he heard.
...
"What's up, my dearest cousin?"
"Have your already heard the news from Cherry Ridge?"
"No, sorry, I'm currently occupied with working on embassies. I need to find diplomats and work out contacts with other nations. Something bad happend? Or is it just something religous again?"
"Cherry Ridge has a new leader. Cardinal De Vito has made place for some count or so. I'd like to go and see that."
"No problem. Best you tell me about this. I'll make a letter in which I bring my congratulations to this new ruler en remind him of the political connection between our countries. You're allowed to go, but I'll send my new diplomat for Cherry Ridge with you too. What do you think about priest Herbert of the church of Saint Hendrik?"
"A perfect choice. He's a wise man, good in dialogue and in financial affairs. He'll do fine. You'll inform him ofcourse and so, by tomorrow we should be able to go"
"Hey, I'm the president! I give the orders, but your schedule is fine. I'll follow it. You'll get the presidential jet for you and the new diplomatic corps for Cherry Ridge. I trust you'll do fine on this!"
"Ofcourse, my dearest cousin the president! You know me!" Bisshop Taken lay down the phone and smiled.

Cherry Ridge

05-01-2005, 19:07

Count Francis got ready for coronation. he put is full Emperor robes on, minus the crown. He would get that on by Cardinal DeVito, then taken off, and put on by Emperor Napoleon as Imperial Govonor of Burgundy. The sword would hang from his side.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/321px-Francis_I.jpg

He then tucked his loaded ruger under his robes, out of sight, but so he could easily grab it. He always had it with him.
http://ruger.com/Firearms/images/Products/203L.gif

He then waited to greet the guests who arrived.

Alexias

05-01-2005, 22:40

Arrangements were made for the diplomat to land at the designated airport.

(What the hell is a layman?)

Cherry Ridge

05-01-2005, 22:44

ooc- layman= not a priest

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"This is Diplomat Airport 1 control tower, you are cleared to land."

ooc- Just RP landing, getting out of the plane, and going over to a Holy Guardsman (national guard). They will escort you to Palace Diplomat

Shenken

06-01-2005, 09:18

Priest Herbert looked carefully down. "We're almost at their airport" he said to his bisshop.
"Good," said the bisshop, "repeat once what I have said you need to do!"
"Well, when we land, we try to get a lot of attention by the press and then we declare that it is a pleasure for us to be in this great country with all it's nice inhabitants, that it's a shame cardinal De Vito resigns and that we want to wish lots of good luck too Francis. Right?" Herbert asked.
"Yes, completely right. After that we go to the Holy Guard and he'll bring us to our rooms, or perhaps to our new embassy. If he brings us to the embassy, I want you to get as quickly as possible get a date arranged with cardinal De Vito. I need to discuss with him some matters of the church. We need to convince Rome that..." Bisshop Taken got drowned out by the speakers of the plain.
"This is your captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts. We're going to land on Diplomat Airport 1 in Cherry Ridge."
Bisshop Taken looked at his priest who was checking for the third time of his seatbelt was good enough attached. "Don't forget what we have arranged!" the bisshop said and the priest just nodded.

Cherry Ridge

06-01-2005, 13:58

ooc- the transport is a colonel, the driver a Corporal, and 2 guards that are sgts. The car is a Lincoln Towncar strech limosine

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A colonel noticed the plane comming down.
"There is Shenkens representatives. A bishop."he said, "Stand at attention. Salute when they come near until I salute. WHen I put my hand down, you do so to yours."

Reichskamphen

06-01-2005, 16:12

2:23 A.M. , Residence of Cardinal DeVito

Five black armoured limousines drove up to the front gate. From the first one, Count von Herzenstein and Duc Guillaume exited and approached the Captain of the Guards. "I am Duc Guillaume Richarde Lefebvre de Centreville, Commander of His Majesty's Imperial Guard. You are commanded by the Emperor himself to disband at once and move aside." he said, delivering the order, hand written and signed by the Emperor.

The Captain of the Palace Guards looked up, confused, and as he did saw the douzains upon douzains of Imperial Guardsmen gathering in front of him. Unbeknowst to him at the time, the Imperial Guard had surrounded the Palace entirely and formed a Perimeter. The anger in his eyes burned brightly. He turned to the men behind him and shouted, the rage apparent in his voice. "Men! Disband and Get the Hell out of here! By order of the Emperor!"

As the palace guards stepped aside, the extraction team of nearly 30 Imperial Guardsmen checked their rifles and entered the walls of the Cardinal's palace. They flew the Imperial Guard standard as they marched in a small column, the remaining Palace Guards giving way and quickly escaping. Upon reaching the door, it was opened and the Guardsmen fanned out in search of DeVito.

A Guardsman kicked in the door to his bedchamber, waking DeVito with a start. Five men rushed in covering all corners of the room as Duc Guillaume approached the bed, the Cardinal still in his bedgown and nitecap. "I am Duc Guillaume Richarde..."

"Yes I know who you are, what is the meaning of all this!" The Cardinal shouted, quite angered.

"Cardinal DeVito, by order of Emperor Napoleon IV, you are placed under arrest for the Crime of High Treason against the Imperial Crown." The Cardinal was quickly put in handcuffs and escorted downstairs. When they go to the door, Guillaume saw the news vehicles outside. He ordered the men to stop and get the Cardinal away from all the windows as he scribbled a note. A man ran it out to the Guardsmen on the perimeter and the News Trucks quickly vanished.

"I'm not going to have you humiliated." he said to the Cardinal who was hardly in any state to be seen.

Within minutes he had been rushed into an armoured wagon where he was ferried to the Imperial Guard base, about ten minutes away and placed in a maximum security detention cell, the kind that was used for high level Pax Maria officers and other terrorists.
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This is GPNN, the Greater Prussian News Network.

We have reports coming in now that the former head of Cherry Ridge, Cardinal DeVito has been arrested by the Imperial Guard. It is unknown what the reason behind this is, but there is plenty of speculation. Wait...it seems there is a newsconference about to take place with the Commander of the Imperial Guard...I am assuming he will be addressing this issue...Let's watch.

(Duc Guillaume, attired in a Guard General's uniform approached the Podium in the Press Centre of the Carmel City Imperial Guard base.)

"Ladies and Gentlemen." he nodded to the members of the press corps. "At 2:23 A.M. this morning, Imperial Guard units surrounded the residence of Cardinal DeVito of Cherry Ridge. At 2:30, Guard units entered the compound and moments later took Cardinal DeVito into custody on the charge of High Treason against the Imperial Crown. He is being detained at un-disclosed location for the moment, but is in good health, if low spirits."

Camerabulbs strobed the Duke and when he paused, a thousand hands shot up into the air. "Excellency! Excellency!" the Reporters all clamoured.

"I'm sure there are plenty of questions, so I am turning this over to my colleague, Count von Herzenstein." he shouted over the reporters as Count Friederich von Herzenstein ascended the stage and stood behind the podium.

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presscorps," the Commander of the Imperial Genadarmes, or secret police, shouted to silence the room, "for the past year I have been investigating the Pax Maria Militia, which, as you know has been declared an enemy of the State and a Terrorist organization by the Imperial Family. These are the remnants of the illegitimate Andre Leipzig's personal security force that terrorized Reichsburg and much of Reichskamphen during his reign and continues to be a thorn in the side of the legitimate government of Emperor Napoleon. During these investigations, it was observed that thousands of Pax Maria were fleeing to Cherry Ridge and reforming there.

Imperial Guard presence in the country was increased and we began sweeping operations to remove them, but with little success. The more we were frustrated, the more I was sure the government had a hand in this. Thirty members of the Gendarmes and the Imperial Guard, posing as fleeing Pax Maria personally petitioned Cardinal DeVito to protect them from the Emperor, the head of the delegation was recieved by the Cardinal and we have tape of the conversation that ended in the Cardinal agreeing to shelter these men and ordering them to join in his own Army, but to deny any Pax Maria ties if questioned.

These 30 men infiltrated the Ridgian Army and located thousands of other Pax Maria officers who were recieved under similar circumstances. This, coupled with recorded testimony from captured Pax Maria officers and documentary evidence has led to our arresting of the Cardinal. It is regretable that he holds a position in the Church, but this arrest is not of a religious nature. I consider myself Anglican by faith, and that is not very far from Catholic. I guarantee you, this arrest is for treason and treason alone. I will infact point you to the Imperial lawcode which forbids arrest for religious reasons.

At the same time as the cardinal was arrested, hundreds of other raids were being conducted by the Imperial Guard all accross Cherry Ridge which brought 5,126 former officers of the Pax Maria into custody and out from under the protection of the Ridgian government. And I will say also that at this very moment, hundreds more raids are being conducted that are expected to bring in similar numbers of terrorists, if not more.

Also, Bishop O'Reilly, the former Vice-Ruler of the Cherry Ridge has a writ of arrest pending on him for two charges, High Treason and Conspiring to Murder the Rev. Kyle Paisley. This writ has been personally written and signed by the Emperor. Units were sent to his house at around the same time this morning, but it seems he has managed to escape. He has been declared an enemy of the State by the Imperial Family and any who are found sheltering him will suffer the consequences. If he is seen, you are to immediately notify authorities so that they may at once bring him into custody to account for what he has done.

While the Emperor must prosecute this case against the Cardinal, he is aware of the wish of Francis I that DeVito crown him. While he questions what effect this may have on the appearance of legitimacy of his rule, if he is crowned by a man who has been arrested for Treason, he still will allow this to happen if it is Francis's wish.

I will not be taking any questions."

He then walked off the stage.

Cherry Ridge

06-01-2005, 16:19

"I want to speak to Emperor Napoleon" said Cardinal DeVito to a guard.

Reichskamphen

06-01-2005, 16:23

"Me too!" said the guard. "I'd love to have a nice proper sit down dinner with him too! Get away from the bars!"

Herzenstein walked up to the cell. "You may speak with the Emperor." A cell phone with the number dialed was handed to Herzenstein.

"This is von Herzenstein, get me the Emperor." he waited a moment. "Majesty, the Cardinal wishes to speak to you."

He then handed the phone to the cardinal and turned to the guard, "Don't let him dial any other number, take the phone away from him when he is finished."

Cherry Ridge

06-01-2005, 16:26

"Your Majesty, I request to be allowed a press conferance."

Reichskamphen

06-01-2005, 16:28

"Cardinal, you may make a prepared statement that has been screened by von Herzenstein, but you may not take questions.

Dreadfully sorry to do this and I know what it will do for relations, but there was no way around it. I will be sure you get a fair trial."

Cherry Ridge

06-01-2005, 17:19

"Thanks. I know you are a fair man" he said as he hung up and handed the phone to the guard.

He called Captain von Herzenstein.

"His Majesty said that I can make a video statement."

"Ok Cardinal" he said as he led the Cardinal to a small, comfortable looking room. Probably the guards lounge.

There was a video camera. He began-

"Fellow Prussians, I have been arrested for treason against the crown. I will still corronate Francis as emperor. I am sure Francis will make a statement as well. I have no hard feelings against Napoleon. He is a fair man, I assure you. I have been promised a fair trial. I have one thing to say though. I have only a little while to live. I could die tomorrow, or in 5 years. I have a disease, but the doctors don't know what it is. Thank You, and God Bless"
He walked over to Captain von Herzenstein,
"I think that's ok, don't you?"

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At King John I of Burgundy's palace,
"I don't have anything to say" he said in a phone call to Francis
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Francis walked out to the balcony of his palace. On live Prussian TV he said-

"Nationmen and fellow Prussians. It is my extremly sad duty to reporty that Cardinal DeVito has been arrested by the Imperial Guard for Treason against the crown for allowing Pax Maria. You may or not already have seen the Imperial Guard's conferance. He will still corronate me. He is sick with an unknown disease, however, and could die tomorrow, or in 5 years. Nobody knows, except God. I also must report, that the Vatican excommunicated and defrocked O'Reilly, for various reasons, including abandoning the faith, among various other things. I. as defacto ruler until my corronation as ruler, do declare him a Traitor to Cherry Ridge. I have other acts, which I signed this morning, including abolishing all provinces, for national unity. Counts will remain in their estates, though have no power, except when I order them to do something. I am renaming the capital city, Carmel, after Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whom our cathedral is named after. Thank You all for listening. God Bless You." he said as he alked off of his balcony.

Shenken

06-01-2005, 17:33

The presidential jet of the most serene republic of Shenken hitted the ground.
"Ok," said bishop Taken as he looked carefully through his window, "there's not really much of the press present but I'll go to them. Now you first walk out of this plane and go to those soldiers there. You must recognize his rank very fast. I'll follow you a bit later.
Priest Herbert did a he was ordered and walked directly to the colonel.
"Hello sir colonel, I'm Herbert, former priest of the Saint Hendriksparish in Hedriksgrad and now the new ambassodor to Cherry Ridge. His excellency the bishop wants first to have a word with the press, if you excuse him please."
The colonel took a look at the priest and the bishop that already went in the direction of the press. As he had high respect for Roman Catholic officials, he saw now problem in this request, so he just said "ok, but please keep it short. I have the order to accompany you to the embassy of Shenken and that's quite far from here."
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Bishop Taken had only done a few steps in the direction of the press before the press ran to him. He was quite surprised, but also afraid. Suddenly he felt something was going on in this country and he didn't know what.
Cameras were sit in position and the people of the press checked quite fast if everything still worked. They couldn't allow to make any mistake.
The first question came from a lady with blond hair that seemed to work for some cable television broadcasting. "Your excellency bishop Taken, welcome in our country! Can any regime arrest a cardinal?"
Bishop Taken was now even more surprised, yet unwilling to show that. "Now, that depends on the situation," he started, "if he has murdered or done harm on people, that's a possibility, but before you do that it's better to take up contact with the Holy See. Canon Law is not really developped in that kind of buissines. If he is arrested for just any reason, than that's an attack against the freedom of religion and it should be condemned by all nations!"
The people of the press got afraid. That was quite a long answer, although acurate.
"If there is a proof that cardinal De Vito is guilty of treason, can the church sentence him too?" asked another reporter.
"If he has done a lot of damage with that treason, that's possible. Rome could excommunicate him. I believe they even can take away his title of cardinal. One should never forget that cardinal isn't but a honorary title given by Rome. But it's all up to the Holy See to find a solution. Now, if you'll excuse me, please. I got to reach the embassy today." And away he was.
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The colonel took a look to one of the two sergeants-guards. "You!" he ordered, "Run to the bishop and accompany him directly to the car."
The colonel took a look to priest Herbert. "We're all a bit upset with the new situation. Cardinal De Vito is arrested for treason and now they're looking for bishop O'Reilly too. He would be involved in this too."
Priest Herbert took a look on the colonels face. "Let's get to the car too" he said.
"Ofcourse, your excellency the ambassord" said the colonel.
"And in meanwhile you tell me everything I need to know, so I can make up a report for my president and one for Rome aswell. And I repeat: tell me EVERYTHING! And I just might need the phone number of that nation that arrested the cardinal. What is their name? You forgot to tell that!"
"It's the empire of Reichskampfen, your excellency" mumbled the colonel.
"Thanks, colonel" said priest Herbert, "I want to see if they are willing to let me or bishop Taken have a chat with cardinal De Vito. It's important for the church." Carefully priest Herbert got into the car and few minutes later he was on his way to the embassy and the colonel was telling everything.

Reichskamphen

06-01-2005, 22:57

OOC: I have given part of the proof that I have ICly already in the conference, it is almost impossible for one not to accept that.

IC: The Emperor quickly phoned Francis II.

"Francis, this is Napoleon." he began. "I am dreadfully sorry about this entire mess. I was presented with the evidence the other day, and I think you yourself will have to admitt that it is damning. I understand that he is your uncle and that you are likely rather upset, but his actions were threatening the Empire, and if the Empire is threatened, Burgundy is threatened, and with Cherry Ridge in the position that it is in, it too would be greatly threatened. I promise he will get a fair trial. On your part, if you speak in favour of this action and for justice in the Empire, I will, let's say, do the best to assure that no further arrests are carried out...for you see...we have dossiers and credible charges against several people in the government and I don't want to see CR put into a bad position. I will also do my best to give you a more...lets say...sizable corronation gift."

Cherry Ridge

07-01-2005, 00:35

ooc- O'Reilly was excommunicated by ROme, DeVito was not. Was the Cardinal's message broadcasted?

ic-
"UPSET" he yelled, "Yolu can be damned I am upset. Imperial Guards surround a palace! Anyway, he better not be in a shitty little jail cell. He is dieing.I want to know who those government people are. I don't want Imperial Guardsmen invading palaces anymore. I will handle them."

Alexias

07-01-2005, 00:36

The rather outdated looking, rusted carrier plane finally landed in airport one. It had not been able to land for an hour do to problems with the landing gear. A it slowed to a halt, if could be seen that on the side, it was painted in a botched and amateurish manner, in black paint, "Air Alexia".

The delegation along with there bodyguards stepped of the plane, to be greeted by the emperial guard.

Upon arriving au palais diplomat, Saad quickly arranged for a private telephone line, or as private as it could be made. He then made three hastily prepared telephone calls on behalf of the Alexian goverment.

The jist of them was this.

"We congradulate the good laymen on his decisive action in these turbalant times, it is lucky that Cherry Ridge has such a strong leader to lead it through this era.We must of course, express our sadness and dismay at the arrest of the good cardinal"

Then a request for an embassy exchange.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=375174

"We congradulate the good emperor Francis on his decisive action in cracking down on these dissenters and traitors.........." then a request for an embassy exchange.

And finally, on to back home.

"I feel it is going along quite nicely, your emperorship..........."

Cherry Ridge

07-01-2005, 00:40

Democratic Colonies

07-01-2005, 03:07

The Concorde's wheels screeched as they made contact with the warmed, rough surface of the runway at Diplomatic Airport One. A sleek, long aircraft that many said resembled an oversized rifle round with wings, the Colonial Concorde was the prefered method of personal transportation for high level government officials like the new Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Stephanie March.

March had only recently been given the post of Foreign Secretary, replacing the late Secretary Kelli Perim, who'd died while flying in a government Concorde that was nearly identical to the one that now taxiied on the tarmac in Cherry Ridge, the midday sun reflecting off its highly polished white exterior.

The aircraft came to a stop, having taxiied close to a number of Holy Guardsman. A door on the side of the aircraft opened up, breaking the otherwise smooth surface of the sleek form with its presence. A ramp extended to the ground, and slowly, Colonial Security agents, both male and female, began to file out. As they left the shelter of the Concorde and the shining sun hit thier faces, they drew out pairs of wraparound sunglasses as they surveyed the area around them. Dressed in dark trenchcoats, the P90 Submachineguns that they carried made barely an outline against the form of thier coats as they assembled in a pair of lines at on the tarmac. All in all, there were 36 of them, each and everyone of them willing to take a sniper's round meant for Secretary March without a moment's hesitation.

One of them, a tall, imposing figure, spoke a few words into the miniature radio that has strapped to his wrist like a watch before the form of Secretary March could be seen emerging from the Concorde. Dressed in a conservative white skirt suit, she was flanked by three men and a woman, who although lacking the trenchcoat that the agents on the tarmac wore, did wear light business jackets to conceal thier shoulder holsters.

"Greetings." said March to the Holy Guardsmen as she made her last step off the Concorde's ramp and onto Cherry Ridgian soil. Her high heels made a light clicking noise as she made the step.

"I apologize if my protective detachment is larger than it usually is, but the Colonial Security Bureau insisted on it." she said. "All of the security measures protecting high level government officials have been stepped up in the aftermath of my predecessor's.... untimely demise. You remember Secretary Kelli Perim, don't you?"

ooc: Stephanie March
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/JC_Denton/NationStates/March01.jpg

Alexias

07-01-2005, 03:29

ooc- Francis didn't arrest him, Emperor Napoleon of Reichskamphen did

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Francis's secratary picked up the phone. It was Alexias delegation.
"Francis is talking to Emperor Napoleon. If you could please hold, he should be done shortly" said the secratary.

Of course, Napoleon!

Sorry, I get names confused very easily.

But you misunderstand.

He did not expect to actually talk to Francis, just to phone some lower ranking officials simply to state the goverment's possision.

Francis is in the conference, and besides, it would be rather foolish for him to just expect him to be free.

RightWing Conspirators

07-01-2005, 03:34

Vice President Conners stepped off of AirForce 3, he headed for the limo on the airstrip and waited for the bags to be loaded. "To the hotel and then be back to take me to the coronation." he said to the driver.

The limo drove off of the airstrip and into the country of Cherry Ridge, as they headed towards the hotel, a few eggs were tossed at his windows as he heard insults about Protestantism yelled. "Hooligans..." he sighed and shook his head "I'm glad that not all Catholics are like those boys...same goes for us Protestants."

Reichskamphen

07-01-2005, 04:48

"Francis. I left this in the hands of the previous Ridgian government, and nothing was done. I came into information that Pax Maria was planning a massive strike on the Capitol, and I could not allow this to happen. I have at my disposal, the tools and the authority to use whatever means I deem necessary to preserve the Empire and the people of Cherry Ridge. Despite the fact that your Country harbors these villains, they would, by destroying the Empire, destroy Cherry Ridge as well. As the Empire goes, so go its parts...especially its leading nations such as CR.

If I can get an assurance, as well as a demonstration from you that you will tow the line on the security issue, unlike the previous regime which preferred to cut the line...then I will curtail Guard operations in the area. Plus, we are pulling out about 10% of the Guard Presence in Cherry Ridge to help deal with the events that are now taking place in RWC.

You must remember Francis, that the Empire has a very clear structure. Those who are at the top tend to benefit from it much more than others. You my friend have the privelege of being in the top bracket, and due to this, the Imperial Guard is at your disposal, by request to my office or Duc Guillaumes office at any time to perform any task that is necessary. This tool which you attack...it serves you as well...I urge you not to blunt it further lest you stab yourself in the back.

I will also further council you, in light of the fact that you didn't seem to understand my meaning the first time I asked you, to support this action as it will mean very good things for you and ensure that there is no instability in the Empire. Behind the scenes, you can have all the objections you want, but when you go infront of that Camera...I only want to see, 'Yes sir, the Emperor did right.'. If you do this, you will benefit greatly. I urge you not to find out what happens if you don't." Napoleon's tone was grim and forceful. "For the part about his living conditions, he was detained briefly in the Imperial Guard base. Now that we have swept his palace, he will be put under house arrest in his home and watched like a hawk by Guardsmen at every waking moment of the day. He will be well taken care of. That is all I have to say. Go out and do your duty to Cherry Ridge and to the Empire. God Bless." He hung up the phone.

Siesatia

07-01-2005, 05:58

It would be a surprise indeed. Even Democratic Colonies had not been informed. Tensions had begun to rise between Siesatia and Cherry Ridge, until diplomatic talks had been canceled immediately. However, under new management, it might be easier to carry out negotiations.

The ship carrying said representative, was in orbit around earth. Cloaked, as most Siesatian ships always were. Soon it was time to enter the atmosphere.

"Activating heat absorbtion shields. Multilayer Ionic hull shielding engaged."

"Thrusters Active."

"Sir, sensors picking up another ship in orbit."

"It seems to be a space shuttle, early Information age, I suggest immediate entry, before they spot us, I cannot tell if they have had contact with nations of extra solar areas."

"Agreed, emergency entry procedures engaged."

The ship began an entry, still safe, but much faster than the ship was supposed to in an earth reentry. Coming in low and fast, it was a sight above the main city, the special reflective paint, made to imitate the stars in space, shone in the sun, illuminating the sky.

Transmission to Cherry Ridge:
This is the Solaris, calling CR 119 Command. We require acess to a landing strip. Our ship is the equivalent of your VTOL aircraft, but will require aproxamately 400 metres of landing space. UWS AF001 Solaris out.

Shenken

07-01-2005, 10:55

Bishop Taken took a good look on priest Herbert. "Where do you think you are going?"
"Oh," said the priest, "I'm going to the Imperial Guard Base."
"Pardon me? What are you going to there?" asked the bishop surprised.
"Well, as a priest I thought cardinal De Vito perhaps would like to confess as he is still a Roman Catholic. So I'm going to give the sacrament of reconciliation and as the cardinal his health isn't that good, I'm going to give him the unction of the ill aswell."
"You just can't stop of thinking sacramental, can't you? And what am I supposed to do?"
"Well," said Herbert, "I propose you visit the local churches and the diocese secretariat and do what a bishop normally does. I hope you know they are currently without bishop here and Rome isn't such a fast organisation as they want the people to believe."
"So, I have to forget my diplomatic mission for a while and keep an eye on the pastoral? Finally something I'm good at. I'll prepare the diocese for the new bishop. Rome will probably speed up its tempo now, with the situation although they probably first need to check if their candidates are no pax maria members. You think I should have a chat with Francis I? If he has a proposal for a bishop, I can send it to the Holy See and than they'll probably follow it directly."
"That's a good idea!" agreed priest Herbert, "The phone number of the palace lies on my desk, but you can just walk to the palace aswell. They have great respect for Roman Catholics here, but let us try to asure that they keep this respect and that the image of the Church is not brought more damage!"
"Did you know you would make a great bishop?" said bishop Taken with a smile. "Let's get this started."

Jeruselem

07-01-2005, 13:35

Bishop Jakob and his sister had just arrived in Cherry Ridge when they heard about the arrest of Cardinal DeVito. He was always sent to Protestant nations or nations with political issues somehow.

He was greeted by some officials in a usual diplomatic circus and escorted to his accomodation. They did ask who the female accompanying him was and he had reiterate it was his sister not a partner. She was quite useful though as she could speak German which was handy when dealing with Protestants. He was limited to Latin, Hebrew and English.

The arrest of DeVito was not unexpected as his links to the former-Emperor of Greater Prussia were strong. As a Jewish-Catholic, his trust in Germanic nations was very low.

...

Alexias

07-01-2005, 23:35

there is no language called jewish. Jews originally spoke Hebrew, but there is no language called Jewish.

"Listen, hey! You must be extremly well doing it when attending the coronation, understand yes?"

"Yessboss." said the ambassador.

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 00:27

"Napoleon, you should leave now. This way, I can consolidate my power faster. Please land at my personal airstrip, Carmelite Airstrip, on my Palace grounds. I will be there to meet you." He hung up.
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"Sesatian Ship, this is Ridian Control Center. You have permission to land in the International Airport. All planes have been cleared from the area."
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Francis picked up the phone and called the Shenken Bishop.

"Hello. I see you are going near the imperial guard base. Don't go there. I know you are. look behind you. Holy Guardsmen, unmarked black car." he turned on his TV, pushed a button on his flipper. Live recording of Shenken vehicle, "The Cardinal is at his palace under house arrest. He has a priest there, Father Antonette. He will administer to him. No need to go there. You will see him at my corronation.Thank You, good bye" Francis hung up his phone.

Francis walked down his steps. He was in his full corronation robes. He went outside, and was heli-lifted to his Airstrip. He went inside a small house, and flipped on the tv. For guards, he preferred Holy Guardsmen (Army Natonal Guard), since he was the former Grand Field Marshall of the Holy Guard. He had some ready to march to the Emperor, and salute him. When he arrived, he instructed them to bring him inside the house. He took out his cell phone and Ruger and placed them on a side table. He turned off his cell phone. he had the small, houses number faxed toNapoleon. He, and the Holy Guard commander, were the only ones that knew it. He laid back, and rested.

Derscon

08-01-2005, 00:38

Kremlin Palace, RAMC

"Well," the Czar said after reading the letter from Emperor Napoleon.

"What is it?" Niccollo asked.

"He has just named me protector of Burgundy and commander of the Bugundier Guards." Niccollo just nodded.

"Obviously you yourself will not do so. Who will you appoint?"

"Probably Cosimo." Niccollo nodded.

"Shall I inform him?" The Czar smiled.

"Yes, thank you."
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Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Loire Valley, Derscon

General Cosimo Il Vecchio de' Medici, Abgeordnetkommandant von Schutzstaffel, was in his office at the moment at the new headquarters of the SS. Prinz Albestrasse was burnt to the ground by antiSS protestors and privacy freaks. Chaumont was much more secure than the former building. The Reichfuerher, Reinhard Heydrich, walked in the office with Count Niccollo Machiavelli, the Minister of Justice. Cosimo snapped to attention and saluted smartly. Reinhard saluted back and Cosimo stood at ease.

"Cosimo, you have served the SS well, but your services are needed elsewhere, General." He presented Cosimo with the Knights Cross, and Cosimo's face lit up.

"Thank you, sir." Reinhard pinned it to Cosimo's uniform and shook his hand. Niccollo then presented the letter to Cosimo. It was sealed with the Imperial Seal. That meant the Czar saw interest in him. When Cosimo read it, he looked up at Reinhard.

"What?"

"You have been honorably discharged from the SS as General and ricipient of the Knights Cross. You are to report to the Kremlin immediately. the Count here is going to escort you." Machiavelli nodded.

"Follow me, General."
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Kremlin Palace, RAMC

General Cosimo walked in to the Star office and bowed low to the Czar.

"General, by your actions as Abgeordnetkommandant, and skill on the field, I felt you were the best candidate for this." He placed the face of the sword on his head. A surge of power seemed to go through Cosimo. The Dragon Sword.

"I hereby dub you Duc Cosimo de Loire. Rise, Duc Cosimo." When he rose, a brilliant royal-looking uniform was being held out to him.

"Your new uniform, my friend. Styled off of Napoleonic Royalty clothing and Burgundier Guards uniform."

"Burgundier Guards?" The Czar nodded.

"Yes. As a Duc, your new duty no longer rests in the SS. You are now the Maréchal de la Couronne: Burgundier Guards." Cosimo was astounded at the job emplacement.

"I don't know what to say. THank you greatly, Your Majesty."

"You did it to yourself. You worked hard, and this is your reward. I've ordered some Imperial Guardsmen to go looking for a decent site for your new headquarters, probably in Cherry Ridge. If they don't find a decent castle, I have a book of famous castles, and you can pick one to build."

Derscon

08-01-2005, 00:55

The Maréchal de la Couronne, sixteen Imperial Guardsmen, four Praesillei Dei soldiers and two Honour Guards boarded a jet to head directly to Cherry Ridge, which was about a ten hour flight normally, but this was an X-33, so it was just under an hour.

Upon reaching the designated airport, the pilot radioed to Cherry Ridge Air Traffic Control.

This is flight Romeo-Mike-Bravo-Golf-Niner-Tree-Fower. On board is the
Maréchal de la Couronne Burgundier Guards, Duc Cosimo de Loire. Request
permission to land, over.

Golencia

08-01-2005, 02:42

Telegram from Golencia to Cherry Ridge:

Its a shame to see the Cardinal retire, but we believe
Francis will be a great replacement. Our Imperial Guards should arrive shortly
in celebration of the new ruler. They will be carrying Archbishop Marcus Aragon, My brother.
-Emperor Ruben Aragon I

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 02:58

This is flight Romeo-Mike-Bravo-Golf-Niner-Tree-Fower. On board is the
Maréchal de la Couronne Burgundier Guards, Duc Cosimo de Loire. Request
permission to land, over.
Permission granted to land in Franci;'s private airstrip NOT Diplomat Airport 1. He wishes to speak with you.

Derscon

08-01-2005, 03:21

Very well, then. Out.

The Praesillei Dei in the pilots seat turned back to Cosimo.

"Francis wants to speak with you personally." The French/Italian Medici nodded.

"Probably not a good sign, but whatever." When the plane landed, The Imperial Guardsmen came out and formed a perimeter, and Cosimo Medici walked out of the plane. On the ground, the Praesillei Dei took the corners of the Duke, while the Honour Guards directly flanked him. He went to the (OOC: Taking liberties) limo prepared for him and was driven off to see King Francis (OOC: Insert last name here).

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 03:45

ooc- its Emperor Francis

ic- The limo stopped right by the small house. It was only 2 minutes away.

Emperor Francis jumped up. He tucked his ruger and cell phone away. Holy
Guardmen snapped to attenon.

"Welcome to Cherry Ridge. I congradulate you on yuor appointment ot Burgundier Guard commander. We will be in close contact" he said

Reichskamphen

08-01-2005, 04:19

OOC: Cherry Ridge...asking the Emperor to leave when he is there to oversee your corronation?

IC: Within minutes, Napoleon's convoy arrived at the Carmel Palace...not at the airport.

Napoleon exited the car and walked up to the guards who immediately stepped aside, recognizing him. "Tell Francis I wish to speak with him." he told the Bellman.

Within moments he was escorted to Francis's office.

Napoleon walked in and it was clear that he was quite distressed to say the least. "Francis...I am here to oversee your corronation...and you ask me to leave your country? I must remind you that personal relations are much differant from diplomatic relations...and what you have just done...however you intended it...was to issue me a diplomatic slap in the face and the entire Empire as well.

I am hoping for a very good explanation, because.... I value your rule here in Cherry Ridge and see it as beneficial to everyone...."

Derscon

08-01-2005, 04:43

OOC: Uh, Will, Francis is talking with Cosimo. o.O
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Cosimo de Medici saluted the Emperor. "Thank you, and I'm sure we shall be in close contact. I hope you don't mind the guards. Regulation security." The two Honour Guards, at ten feet tall, with their fifteen foot staffs, were not exactly the most friendly things on Earth (considering they're extraterrestrial), but they worked well. When it started to rain, Cosimo shook his head.

"Let us get to a drier spot, shall we?"

Siesatia

08-01-2005, 08:06

OOC: Sorry, over at a LAN party, just taking a quick break from Halo 2...

IC:
Electronic Message to CR:
Affirmative Ridgian Control, UWS 0001 ETA 3 minuites encounting. UWS 0001 Out.

The Ship began to make for the designated landing coordinates. When the struts engaged, and began to shift weight onto the asphault, it cracked under the weight, much as glass would shatter upon impact. Only moments later, the gangplank began to lower itself to the ground.

Out filed, in perfect lines, four deep, the 1st Dragon Knights Brigade. The Premere Assignment. They would march in the parade, along with a disarmed Detiment Class Hover Tank.

It was not long before President Nicholas Crescent himself stepped out, in his uniform as usual. Crimson Red, it certainly stood out amongst the Olive and Tan uniforms. Bringing up his bardiche to rest on his shoulder, he awaited a Cherry Ridge Representative, to tell him where to go.

It was also the Burmecian's first time on earth, and the weather was souring his mood. All this sunshine, it certainly couldn't be healthy.

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 14:07

ooc- I didn't ask you to leave. I was telling you on the phone that you should leave Reichskamphen to COME to Cherry Ridge. I am talking to Cosimo.

ic-
"Yes, we shall." They both entered a White Continental. They drove off to the Carmelite Palace. They got out, went up to his office, and met Napoleon.

"I asked you to meet me at the house by the airport. I didn't ask you to leave Cherry Ridge, I asked you to leave Reichskamphen to come to Cherry Ridge. Both of you, come into my private study." The 3 of them left their guards outside, and went into Francis's private study. "You will both get a osition on the balcony. I only want 5 people up their besides me.Here is who they will be" He handed them a piece of paper that read,

'Francis, Napoleon, Cardinal DeVito, Duc Cossimo, King John I of Burgundy, and President Crecsent of Siesatia.'

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A black limosine went out to meet the Siesatian vessel. Out stepped a Holy Guardsmen Colonel.
"Welcome to Cherry Ridge, earth."
They both entered the car quickly, as it was raining. The car drove off to Palace Diplomat.

"Francis will meet with you when he is done meeting with Emperor Napoleon."

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Alexias

08-01-2005, 14:07

I thought this was modern tech?

Saad stood stock still, watching the construction workers labor under the sun.

The embassy was not to be very big, but he wanted to make sure they did the best they could with the land they had.

He felt a strong urge to go over and help the men, he felt like an idiot just standing and watching, but as he was wearing a suit, and representing a country, he did not move.

After a long while, a bodyguard took his attention away from the builders.

"Sir, we had best move on. It won't be long you know."

Saad nodded, and walked towards the embassy car that would take him back to the Palais Diplomat.

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 14:17

ooc- All tech.

Siesatia

08-01-2005, 15:49

OOC: Hey, does anyone here know how to stop from being borded in Halo 2? Oh, and good morning.

Shenken

08-01-2005, 16:07

Bishop Taken laid the phone down and looked at priest Herbert. "It was for you. Seemly thier information service works, but not aswell as ours. They thought I was the one going to meet cardinal De Vito. The message simply was that he had already a priest with him that took care of his soul."
Priest Herbert looked surprised af bishop Taken. "Our intelligence service is surely better than theirs! But than that's no problem. I'll go with you. It's time we get to the cathedral for the coronation I believe. The car is ready."
Bishop Taken was already at the door. "Well than, take the files about the bishopcandidates with you. Than I can read them on my way to there. Where was it, the palace of the cathedral?"
"The driver knows it. Cherry Ridge pays him, so we'll see that when we get out of the car" said Herbert as he followed bishop Taken.

Jeruselem

08-01-2005, 16:13

OOC

Alexias ... thanks. I know that, but brain wasn't working at the time.
Siesatia ... no idea :confused:

IC

Bishop Jakob's car approached the Carmelite Palace. He was carrying a locked suitcase containing documents pertaining to the internal arrangements of Burgundy and some rather sensitive material as well. A new department in Jeruselem had been created for control of the Burgundy treasury but was not fully operational yet. The Jeruselem Treasury was handling these matters as an interim measure. Most of the treasury was run ironically by Jews.

His first priority was to see John I about the operation of the Burgundier Guards as well as final sign-offs on the control of Treasury funds.

His sister was reading the "Inquisitional Guide to Catholic Cherry Ridge" while he was planning his meetings. The book was written in totally in Latin and bits of it were encoded in Papal code. She worked as a translator for the Jeruselem Catholic Church as part for her duties for his uncle, the Patriach. She also had other unknown duties which were not disclosed to him. Bishop John was one of her close friends and he was an ex-Inquisitor.

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 17:43

Alexias

08-01-2005, 18:09

The embassy car(from the as of yet unbuilt embassy) pulled up to the gate, and out stepped the assorted dignitaries and officials.

Jeruselem

08-01-2005, 18:21

The gates opened wide as Bishop Jakob approached. A Holy Guardsmen approached their car and said,
"Your Excellancy,you may pull up to the guest house (more of a palace). Francis has directed that it is for your use. There are servants and Holy Guardsmen guarding it." he said as he handed him the key.

Bishop Jacob blessed the Guardsmen and took the key. His car proceeded to the Guest house. He and his sister got out to meet the Holy Guardsmen. "Good Morning Gentlemen. I am Bishop Jakob of Jeruselem and this is my sister. Emperor Francis I has directed that the guest house is for our use and showed the guards the key handed it to him." Jakob said to the guards in Latin and repeated in English after. He looked at the guest house, more like a palace. The ex-Jew was now going to live in style for a small while as his quarters were spartan in comparison.

His sister took out her mobile and called the Jeruselem Catholic Church to verify they had arrived at the Palace. The entire family of Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem was tangled up in the affairs of Catholic Church as a member or employee.

Derscon

08-01-2005, 18:57

Siesatia

08-01-2005, 20:16

A black limosine went out to meet the Siesatian vessel. Out stepped a Holy Guardsmen Colonel.
"Welcome to Cherry Ridge, earth."
They both entered the car quickly, as it was raining. The car drove off to Palace Diplomat

OOC: So, it was raining, or did it just start raining?

The president got into the car, just as the crew had begun unloading the Tank. It was not long before they reached the Palace Diplomat. Stepping out, he looked around, it felt much better, it had started to rain, and his good mood was soon restored.
Pulling out his wrist computer, he inquired as to the status of the parade unit.
'Unit DKB 001 will be ready in 0:03 Minuites. CR authoritys alerted as to this status'

Cherry Ridge

08-01-2005, 22:18

Duc Cosimo de Medici looked at the list of people. He stealthily felt fpr the sabre on his belt, the katana hidden under the cape, and the MP7 SMG/PDW-SD under his jacket.

"Okay. The Burgundier Guards will be in charge of security, of course." The Duc nodded to Emperor Napoleon.

"I entrust Imperial Gendamarines will be there, also? Or just the regulars."
"Not just the Burgundier Guards. Also the Holy Guard. Of course the Imperial Guards as well, since Napoleon, you are here.You have personal weapons, right?"

Reichskamphen

09-01-2005, 02:24

OOC: My mistake, I forgot that I hadn't moved Napoleon to CR yet...my mistake.

Alexias

09-01-2005, 14:04

sip

Cherry Ridge

09-01-2005, 22:23

ooc- I am speeding this ahead. Pretend you are at the corronation.

ic-
Francis was on the balcony. Next to him was King John I of Burgundy, His uncle Cardinal DeVito, President Nick Cresent of Siesatia, Emperor Napoleon, and Cosimo.

His uncle then announced,
"I HEREBY Crown you, Emperor of Cherry Ridge. You will rule with divine right" said the Cardinal.

The crowd broke out into appaulse. Francis began to speak,
"I thank you all for your support. You are very wonderful people. I hope you all..."
Just then, a man rushed forward from the crowd. He shived John of Burgundy off the balcony, to his death. Francis whipped out his RUger, and shot the assissin twice in the back. He picked him up, spun him around, and struck him across the face with the butt of his revolver.
"I shot you in the back, because you have no honor."

He then threw him into the wall. He whacked his head off the ground a few times.

Francis nodded towards President Crescent...

Cherry Ridge

09-01-2005, 22:32

The assissin died before crescent could finish him off. They were inspecting his body when a second assissin ran out and screamed,
"DEATH TO CHRISTIANS"

Francis spun and shot him in the knee.
"Are there anymore"

The man grinned,
"How many non-christians are there in Cherry Ridge. No you stupid fool."

Francis truck him a powerful blow across the face. The man then got on his good knee, and tried to hove President Crescent off the balcony.

Siesatia

09-01-2005, 22:46

Crescent had been looking down upon the body of the fallen assassin, when he heard a shout from behind them. He saw Francis whirl around, and shoot the assasin in the knee, but only a moment later, he got back up, and started towards them. He saw Francis aim the revolver at the mans head, and squeeze the trigger. Click. Nothing.

The assasin suddenly changed targets, and thrust himself towards Crescent. A firm kick in the face sent the would be attaker, to the ground, but only moments later, he got back up, and tried again.

It only took a moment for Crescent to grab the dagger in his boot. The curved blade, which lived in a sheath, filled with the deadly neurotoxin of Conus purpurascens, also known as the South Sea Cone Shell, or Purple Shell. One of the most leathal toxins known to excist.

Bringing the curved blade upwards, he felt it penetrate the left side of the assasin, and, within 1/1000th of a second, it was over.

OOC: The toxin of Conus purpurascens, is an actual Neurotoxin. In my opinion, it is one of the only RL godmods. It actually acts faster than 1/1000th of a second, but I have slowed it down. I'm sure I will see more of this toxin on the forums now.

Cherry Ridge

09-01-2005, 23:34

Stunned, Francis checked his revolver. Out of ammo. He looked towards Crescent.
"Thanks" he said.

Napoleon then walked over and quickly crowned him King of Burgundy.

He then looked at Cardinal DeVito.His joyous face quickly turned sorrowful. One of the assissins had stabbed him with a knife. He check the second one's hands. There was a bloodied knife. He rushed over to the Cardinal.

The Cardinal said, "Francis, my time has come. You will make a fine ruler. I am sure of it."

"Uncle, you "

The Cardinal cut him off,
"Francis, I am off to a better place. I can see the angels coming. I will be with God soon. Very soon." Cardinal DeVito then died with a look of peae in his face. Francis looked up. His face was red. He folded the Cardinal's hands across his chest.

He then stood up. Hands shaking, he announced,

"Cardinal DeVito has been assissinated along with King John I. I am now King of Burgundy as well. The parade is canceled. I order all flags to be flown at half-mast for one month. ANd as for that BASTARD former Bishop O'Reilly, he has been excommunicated by the Vatican. He has been declared a traitor to the Greater Prussian EMpire by Emperor Napoleon. He has been declared a traitory to CHerry Ridge, and now, as King of Burgundy, I declare him a TRAITORY TO BURGUNDY!" The crowd cheered.

Francis then said,
"O'REILLY, I know you are watching this. Trust me, you will be found, and face trial 3 times for treason. You are a disgrace to yor family. One of your cousins is on my new Ruling Council. Your family wants nothing to do with you." The crowd cheered as the new Ridgian National Anthem rang out.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/hammer.htm

Democratic Colonies

09-01-2005, 23:37

Everything was normal as Secretary March sat, crosslegged in her seat. It was all going quite smoothly, she thought, which was probably unusual for anything important that ever happened in Cherry Ridge.

I guess there's a first time for everything. thought March to herself as leadership of Cherry Ridge was transferred to Francis I.

Perhaps it really is a new begining. Perhaps.... hey - who's that? March's gaze was drawn away from Francis I and towards a man in the crowd as he charged towards the balcony. He had a gun - as the sounds of shots rang through the air, Secretary March's protective detail moved in around her, blocking her view. She couldn't see what happened next.

"Security breach!" yelled one of her protective agents as he drew his P90 submachinegun from under his trenchcoat. March couched low as more shots rang out. She heard the clicking of safeties into the off position all around her as her protective detail swept thier weapons across the crowd, searching for attackers and trying to keep the secretary out of any potential line of fire.

"What's going on?" shouted March, unable to see through the perimeter of agents surrounding her.

"Security breach, an assassin." replied a female agent, who had her pistol aimed at the ground. Her eyes, hidden behind the dark lenses of her wraparound sunglasses, flickered from person to person in the crowd.

"Francis is saying something, he's talking at the podium. Looks clear, safeties on." said another agent, a man wearing a pair of silvery, reflective sunglasses.

"Let's hear it." said March, standing back up in the cluster of dark suited Colonial personel. "I'd like to hear what he has to say."

Some of the agents moved aside to allow her a view of Francis as he spoke.

Derscon

10-01-2005, 00:53

Cosimo watched the whole event unfold before him with slight amusement. It would be a shame if he died. Wouldn't look very good to me.

When the whole event was done, Cosimo couldn't help but break out in laughter, getting glares from people around him. When he calmed down, he apologized though gasps of air.

"I don't care what you think, I found that absolutely hilarious." He shook his head and walked off to scold the Burgundier Guards for letting the assassin get through.
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OOC: What the hell? The Burgundier Guards would have killed him. Besides, Cosimo travells with Two Honour Guards, who would have been standing right inside the balcony. Oh well.

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 00:59

Francis glared at Cosimo. He walked over to Napoleon and whispered,
"Should I have that man,Cosimo, arrested for treason Against Burgundy? He laughed, he might have had a part into it. You should temporarily have him suspended as commander."

Derscon

10-01-2005, 01:38

He overheard Francis.

"I'm sorry, your Majesty. This played out like a comedy I saw once in the movies. You're not hurt, which is good, because we'd all be in quite a trap, wouldn't we?" He looked down and immediately, his face became flushed red with embarrassment. Thankfully, no one could see him well enough to see him laugh or flush red.

"Oh, shit. He actually died...." He was so entranced he didn't notice Francis speaking or the fact Cardinal DeVito died.

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 01:54

"Never mind" he said to Napoleon.

"Its ok, I forgive you." he said to Cosimo

Francis then wlked over to the podium.

"The parade is back on. Id you would like to see it, it will go down Center Street, and wind around back to the Carmelite Palace." He stepped back.
The national anthem could be heard playing in the backround.

He rushed over to the DC representative,
"My apoligies, mam, for the gun fight." he said to Secratary March, "I promise you, the danger is over. I am finding out the people responsible. If anyone harms you in anyway, just contact me. I will handle it for you."

Democratic Colonies

10-01-2005, 02:10

He rushed over to the DC representative,
"My apoligies, mam, for the gun fight." he said to Secratary March, "I promise you, the danger is over. I am finding out the people responsible. If anyone harms you in anyway, just contact me. I will handle it for you."

"It's quite alright." said March. "My people and I are all alright. I'm sorry to hear of Cardinal DeVito's death - I have every confidence that you'll get to the bottom of all this... And while I appriciate your offer to 'handle' it if any harm comes my way, I'm sure my protective detail is more than capable of protecting me if anything else should happen."

Derscon

10-01-2005, 02:12

Cosimo just shook his head in shame when Francis said that he was forgiven, and he walked off to his current residence in solitude.

Siesatia

10-01-2005, 02:14

Crescent walked over to Francis and March. He bowed slightly towards her, before turning to Francis.
"When would the parade start? I have one of the Dragon Knight units in it, and they don't know where it begins. Or when for that matter."

Crossman

10-01-2005, 02:17

OOC: Looks like it got interesting while I was away. Damn... the action always happens when I'm not on... oh well...

Siesatia

10-01-2005, 02:19

OOC: heh, of course, does it work any other way?

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 02:26

He turned away from March and looked at Crescent.
"It starts right in front of the Cathedral. It will basicly go in a complete circle." He said, "You should see a Ridgian Army unit over there in the beginning. They will lead the parade. Just follow them." he said to him. He then took out a Medal of Valor, and pinned it on his chest saying,
"You deserve this"

Crossman

10-01-2005, 02:27

(ooc: Well CR, you wouldn't let me assassinate DeVito... but I see you took the liberty to.)

Emperor Crossman sat at his desk looking over recent reports that had been sent to him from across the Imperium. He found Lord Azrael's report from his diplomatic mission to Cherry Ridge. The first line of the report made Crossman's eyes widen with shock. He jumped from his chair and shouted out loud joyously, "The traitor DeVito is dead!!!" Though it really is a shame it wasn't a Crossmanian who killed him, he thought. But the fact that DeVito was dead was enough for Crossman.

The rest of the day, all across the Imperium, Crossmanians rejoiced at the news of Cardinal DeVito's demise. It was a good day for the Imperium.

Derscon

10-01-2005, 02:42

Star Office

When the Czar recieved word of the Cardinal's death, he just stared at the paper.

"Darn. Too bad I didn't get to do it myself. No he's a damned martyr." He crumpled up the paper and dropped it down the memory hole.

"Fucking Romanists."

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 02:45

"Follow me" he said to Cresent. He walked over to a Ridgian tank, where hsi new government was already on. He hopped up and said, "Just start here after the Riian army gets moving.

The Ridgian Army began to march, with the band playing the national anthem. The flag, however, was dipped as the colums progressed. The army was dressed in 18th century uniforms, but had modern weapon conncealed under than uniforms, incase anything happened.

Ridgian flag-
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/cherry_ridge.jpg

national Anthem-

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/hammer.htm

Ridgian Army marching-
http://www.candoo.com/ncot/plattsburgh/plattsburghpic02/redcoats.jpg

After the first colum of the Ridgian army finished, the new Government officials were all standing on top of a tank, including the new Emperor.

New Government officials here-
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=378358

The second army column came after that,
and then another nations unit.

ooc- Sorry Crossman, a few nations wanted to do away with the cardinal, so I decided to do it with a terrorist

Derscon

10-01-2005, 02:58

Cosimo eventually got over his grief and came out, realizing that the parade was about to start. He assembled Some Burgundier Guardsmen and ran out to the tank where Francis was.

"Almost missed it." His face was still a bit red, but he acted as if nothing happened. The Burgundier Guards assembled around the tank and marched with it.

Siesatia

10-01-2005, 03:00

Speaking into a wristwatch, he informed the unit where to go. Within 5 minuites, the Tank, and unit had formed behind the CR unit. He wondered if there would be any more joining the parade.
"Well, this should certainly be interesting. I might personally lead my unit."

Various Pics:
Dragon Knight Uniform (F)
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Dragon Knight Uniform (M)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/UthRptr2/Fratley.jpg
Siesatian Marine (Human)
http://toyvenue.com/images/master_chief_lg.jpg
Hover Tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/UthRptr2/Hovertank.bmp
Siesatian Flag
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/UthRptr2/Samllflag.jpg

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 03:06

Francis looked down at Cosimo. He streched down an arm and helped him onto the tank, just as it started to move. Around the tank was a circle of Ridgian Army soldiers, and around them were the Burgundian Guards. The convoy then rounded the corner. napoleon was standing on the Balcony still. Francis, and the other Ridgian government officials turned and saluted Napoleon. The unit stopped, and all the troops fired their muskets into the sky in slaute.

Francis then turned to Cosimo and said,
"What nation are those Burgundian Guards from? They don't look like Ridgians.Are they Dersconian, Jeruselem, or Golencian?"

Siesatia

10-01-2005, 03:59

Crescent watched as the parade began, and bowed once more to March. "I have to run, I think I'm going to lead the Dragon Knights unit. See you at the end." He said to Francis.

Shenken

10-01-2005, 16:14

Priest Herbert had taken bishop Taken never seen so confused before. That's why priest Herbert had send the bishop to the embassy and gaven order to his secretary to get a psychologist and prepare the airplane back for his excellency. "Well," he thought, "this is no good for any nation. Now I'll have to watch a funeral too, welcome the new bishop for this city and write a report on all these things. Oh, I will fill in the form to get this poor cardinal a saint. Where could I buy a miracle here? The new cardinal will now probably be some defender-of-faith-guy, a real conservative." Priest Herbert stopped thinking, for now he had to watch the parade and applaude.

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 22:14

CRUNN NEWS REPORT

ROME DECLARES CARDINAL DEVITO A MARTYR!
With Cardinal DeVito's assissination, the Pontiff has declared Cardinal DeVito a martyr for the faith. The Vatican said this in its press release,
'Cardinal DeVito was an honorable man'. Word is, the Vatican may fast track his cononization. The new archbishop is archbishop John Hughes, a notable conservative, has been appointed to stablize the faith.
This is CRUNN, Cherry Ridge's largest News Organization, reporting for you, as always.

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Francis looked at all the cheering crowds. They were his citizens, he was responsible for them. Then, almost miralculously, the sun came out.

Reichskamphen

10-01-2005, 22:29

As the troops saluted Napoleon he waved to them and then saluted back shouting out to them, "God Save Burgundy!"

Upon which they returned, "God Save the Emperor!"

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Message from Napoleon IV to Pope John Paul II
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I was greatly distressed at your martyring an enemy of the Greater Prussian Empire this week. I would very well say that this would be making quite a political statement against the Empire. I understand that in your rule, you have endeavoured not to support or tear down and particular regime, the Soviet Union excepted. I applaud this at the same time that I am concerned that you are leaving these paths to make what appears to be a political assault on the Empire.

Cardinal DeVito was arrested upon irrefutable evidence of treason to the Empire. He supported paramilitary groups that killed and oppressed scores of people as well as the leader who ordered it. After this paramilitary organization was declared criminal, he sheltered them in violation of your express wishes to separate the Church from violence.

I would also point out that the Cardinal ruled by flauting the Vatican's decree that no Priest should hold a government office. He has defied the you will and Cannon law and I highly advise that you rethink your decision.

The Empire has may catholic nations and this could be seen as inciting a rebellion and will not be reacted to kindly by me or my government.

Sincerely,

Napoleon IV
Emperor of Greater Prussia
King of Burgundy and Allanea

Cherry Ridge

10-01-2005, 22:43

ooc- I am rping the vatican's responce

ic-
Message to Emperor IV-
"I understand your concern, however, martyrdom decrees are rarly overturned. The Vatican thanks you for your concern and we will look into these charges. It was not meant to cause a rebellion, but to honor a Cardinal assissinated for his faith. There are charges that it might have even been Pax Maria who assissinated him. A blanket excommunication has been issued to Pax Maria members. We will launch an investigation.
Many Thanks and God Bless,
John Paul II

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The troops continued marching.

Derscon

11-01-2005, 03:41

OOC: Yay @ Siesatia, another HALO freak!
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Cosimo looked over the Burgundier Guards.

"They're Dersconi." What Cosimo didn't tell Francis was that they were really Praesillei Dei without their armour and in Burgundier Guardsmen uniforms.

Cherry Ridge

11-01-2005, 14:18

Francis said to Cosimo,
"I am reviewing my Ridgian Army soldiers after the parade. I want the Brugundian guards there too, in a seperate formation. I want to inspect them too."

Jeruselem

11-01-2005, 15:12

Cardinal Augustus Brown was still in disbelief at the deaths of King John I and Cardinal DeVito. While Francis I had survived, it was a disaster but didn't really change the dynamics of Burgundy politics except to centralise power in Francis I. The Burgundier Guards had failed their first test and the list of suspects was long including both Catholics and Protestants alike.

Cardinal DeVito got want he probably wanted, Martyrdom, but not at the time he wanted. Ironically, the Arch-Chancellordom of Burgundy placed in crown of Jeruselem was empowered as power was increased in the hands of two royal families of two Catholic nations.

...

Bishop John had rounded up the senior ex-Pax Maria in Jeruselem who had fled. They looked worried. Armed Knights had sure they couldn't leave the room. "Alright, anyone here know anything about the deaths of Devito and John. Own up, we have an Inquisition who will eventually find out!" he demanded of this audience. There was silence. "Look, I have royal approval to take any means to extract information required from any of you" he threatened.

One man stood up "Bishop, we Pax Maria would never consider harming the Cardinal nor his family. Our war is against Luther's followers and not the Papacy's representives. I speak for all here who are true Catholics. I would have taken the dagger directed at the Cardinal". One man looked nervious and shifty. The Bishop shouted at him "You, stand up". He got up calmly but his nerves were showing. "Have anything so say?" the Bishop demanded. He politely replied "No, your excellency. I too would gladly have died to save the Cardinal".

A member of the Inquisition pulled off his helmet and examined his scalp and spotted a faded small pentagramic tattoo. He drew his sword, and stuck it into the man who knew we couldn't run. "We have Mason here!" he announced and several guards dragged him out of the room. Bishop John dismissed his audience except Janus who knew it was the start of a long process. Janus followed John into this private quarters to plan the next purge.

...

The next day, a raid on a small Protestant community church was done. The Pastor was arrested after finding documents relating to plans to disrupt Greater Prussian affairs with blood as well as a few beheaded goats.

Cherry Ridge

11-01-2005, 21:01

A man rushed forth fromt he crowd.He hurled a knife at Francis. Francis quickly drew his sword and sent the knife to the ground. He recognized the man. He was Pax Maria. The soldiers were about to attack him when he yelled,
"WAIT"

He jumped down. He stared the man in the eye.
"You bastards, you Pax Maria, killed my uncle" he said to him as his eyes glowed red. He stabbed the man in the stomach with his sword. He then quickly slashed his throat. He put his sword back. He turned to Cosimo.
"Now I really want to review these Burgundian Guards. They will be instrumental in rooting out Pax Maria, along with the Gendarme, and the Ridgian Army. Right after the parade, I will inspect the Ridgian COlumns marching, and then review your Guards." he said as the Parade kept moving.

Reichskamphen

11-01-2005, 21:16

By the order of the Emperor and upon the request of many Protestant Churches in Jerusalem, the Imperial Guard units have agreed to take up the security of the Protestant Churches as they were no longer able to afford security officers to protect their congregations.

OOC: I wont interfere.

To: Her Majesty, The Queen of Jerusalem
From: His Imperial Highness, Napoleon IV, Emperor of Greater Prussia and all the Greater Prussians, King of Burgundy and Allanea, Protector of Prussia

Majesty,

You may recall the raids that were conducted by the Imperial Guard in Cherry Ridge to root out the Pax Maria. These raids have turned up a great amount of evidence pointing towards either the Church Hierarchy and or the Military of Jerusalem.

I am not accusing you of complicity in this, but I am warning you that these Pax Maria men are not who they seem to be. They may be Catholic all, but they are sworn...and I have proof of this from Captured leaders who have administered these oaths...they are sworn to destroy the Greater Prussian Empire by any means necessary.

You will recall the Knights Templar who fled and eventually formed FreeMasonry. There was a great transformation from one to the other, and I must caution you that there has been a great transformation in the Pax Maria from the Army of Andre Leipzig to the state that is in today. It has formed a secret society with blood oaths whose sole objective is to infiltrate the Empire at high places and in the low ones as well to bring about its destruction. It is their belief that since Andre was deposed, the Empire does not deserve to exist and is offensive to God. You, as a Catholic Monarch and I as a Protestant one do know this not to be the case. The infiltration of the Pax Maria in Burgundy is greater than anywhere else...and now that they have been crippled in Cherry Ridge, their centre of operations is being established in Jerusalem.

The nations of Burgundy are seen as traitors, and also the easiest to infiltrate. If anything collapses due to the Pax Maria, you can be assured it will be Burgundy because they've already taken huge bites.

These people are threatening your rule and mine. They are not Catholic or Protestant...they are traitors and murderers who must be stopped at all costs just as the plague of FreeMasonry should.

Your Inquisition in the past has used rather unOrthodox methods to handle things. Now, those methods are necessary and we will aide you in disposing of your problems. We will certainly look the other way while your Inquisition does its work and will materially assist it as well by finding them in areas that may be a bit difficult for the Inquisition to get at.

The Guard is at your service. Please, clean your house of these vermin.

(Signed) Napoleon

Reichskamphen

11-01-2005, 21:23

As the parade progressed, the Gendarmes descended on the area in force. Some were in plain clothes, others in thier traditional black uniforms. Douzains upon douzains of men in the crowd quickly and quietly were snatched away as the Gendarmes manhanded them into the back of armoured Prison wagons which took them away. Just as quickly as they had arrived, the uniformed Gendarmes departed and escorted the Prison wagons to who knows where. The plain clothes officers continued to mingle in the crowd as Five more platoons of the Imperial Guard arrived and began to secure the area. King John's Imperial Guard Officers (Those being his body guards) surrounded Francis to ensure his safety.

Within moments the situation was well under control.

Cherry Ridge

11-01-2005, 22:32

ooc- I am assuming that now King John is dead, his bodyguards, are now Francis's?

ic- Francis noticed the Gendarmes taking away other Pax Maria. He was glad they did. They probably prevented another attack. As the parade drew to a close, Francis hopped off his tank. All of his new high-government officials dispersed to their respective offices. They had a lot of work to do.
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Francis got onto a cerimonial white horse. Two army Captains were on brown horses, holding up his robes. He rode to the Ridgian Army band. They struck up the National Anthem once again. They stopped playing when he put his saluted and said,
"Very Good"

He rode off to the foot soldiers. He rode up and down their ranks. He nodded in approval. As he approached the Burgundian Guards, the two captains dropped his robes. A soldier offered Cosimo a brown horse. Francis said,
"Take the horse. We will both review the troops"

Cherry Ridge

12-01-2005, 01:08

After the inspection, someone whispered something into Francis's ear. He jumped into a jeep and took off for the Ridgian Military prison.
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Francis walked into the Interogation Room. He was stunned. Their sat Otto von Schinder, a high ranking Pax maria commander.

"BASTARD" He yelled as he slammed him off his chair, onto the ground. He picked his up, and sent him crashing into the wall. He spun him around and punched him across the face. He fell.

"Where are the rest of your friends"

"I will never tell"

Francis was furious. A guard wlaked up and handed him some identification. Besides being Pax Maria, he was a mason.

"May God have mercy on your soul" he said as took Bismark's own sidearm a table and shot him twice in the stomach. He fell to his knees. Francis walked up behind him, and shot him in the back of his head.

Francis was driven back to Emperor Napoleon.

"Emperor, Otto von Schinder has been executed by myself personally." He handed him the sidearm,
"Heres a gift. His sidearm"

Reichskamphen

12-01-2005, 01:08

As the Count and Francis passed by the Imperial Guard, Army of Burgundy stood at attention in almost mechanically straight columns. It looked like a sea of Royal Blue as their model 1810 dress uniforms painted the streets of CR with regal colour. As they passed, they were saluted with Sabres and when they passed the sabre was lowered. The Imperial Guard Sola Fide Division was still deployed heavily in the area and a few members were standing guard. Though they were similarly attired, the Burgundian Guards wore a Red Sash across their breasts and a Badge with the "N" and laurels superimposed over the Burgundian Coat of Arms.

The unit they had just passed were the so-called "Foot Cavalry". This was the affectionate name for the Young Guard. As they walked on, the men stood dressed in similar uniforms, only their lapels were Red along with the trimming of their uniform and they wore plumed Shakos as opposed to standard officer's hats. While concealing real weapons, they presented their Napoleonic War's style Charleville Muskets with fixed bayonets when the group passed. Finally they came to several columns of Old Guard troops decked in the traditional Bear Skin bonnets of Napoleon I's Old Guard, Their pants were red with a blue stripe, and their jackets and vests were Blue with red trimming. Behind the Old Guardsmen were rows upon rows of Tanks with Cuirassiers in their cavalry uniforms standing in the hatch and saluting. The Hussars sat in the Heavy Battle tanks further down the line in much more austentatious uniforms.

They were made up of men from Burgundy, and men from the Rest of the Empire. Due to the small contributions of Burgundy to the Guard though, they were mostly from the Empire itself. The Cherry Ridge Loyal Protestant Division having been employed in the defense of Kaiserstadt in Reichskamphen (in anticipation of Metus retaliating), The only troops that were actually of Burgundian origin of the huge group were CR's other small contributions, Jerusalems men, and even some of them were in Kaiserstadt, and Golencia's contribution.

This however did not diminish the abilities of the group as the Army of Burgundy's troops had all been veterans of various campaigns and were quite capable troops.

Derscon

12-01-2005, 02:21

OOC: Cherry, change the name. My CinC of the military is named Bismarck.
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Cosimo looked up and down the Praesillei Dei. He, of course, did nothing of the sorts for inspection. He just nodded at them and went back to Francis.

"All good." Francis nodded back. "Come. We shall investigate this at the prisons."

In the prisons, Cosimo stood on the sidelines. He really could do nothing. Cosimo himself was not a Mason -- he was something much more. He was Illuminatus -- the long-thought dead archenemies of the Catholic Church. The Masons was one of many frontrunner organizations dedicated to the cause of the Illuminati.Of course, only a few Masons knew of this. One of the responsibilities of being a 33rd degree Mason was to proserve, protect and defend the secrecies of the Illuminati.

Cosimo knew the man that was just killed. He was a 33rd degree Mason. Cosimo actually spoke to the man once -- in fact, Cosimo conducted his induction into the Illuminati.

Thanks to Francis' haste, the secrecy of the Illuminati lives on. All men had a breaking point, it was just a matter of finding it. The Grand Master did well hiding his identity, though. NO ONE knew who he was. In fact, the Illuminati has only ever once met in full, and that was in Derscon. Reichskamphen would have been a too obvious place, as Catholicism is illegal, but in Derscon, while Catholicism is not strong, Eastern Orthodox is.

When they got back to Napoleon, Cosimo was on a very fast train of thought.

This is not good. This is demonstrating Masonry connection. He shrugged it off.

They've descovered Masonry connections everywhere, but NEVER ONCE did they find out the true meaning of them. He smiled to himself and continue to walk with Francis.

Siesatia

12-01-2005, 04:31

OOC: Well, if that is all, and noone wishes any encounter, I shall be off. I haven't left yet, but will soon.

Jeruselem

12-01-2005, 14:06

To: His Imperial Highness, Napoleon IV, Emperor of Greater Prussia and all the Greater Prussians, King of Burgundy and Allanea, Protector of Prussia
From: Her Majesty, Queen Mariah I of Jerusalem

Majesty,

We, in Jerusalem, are working to destroy the Masons and the heirs of Knights Templar. You are aware the Pope himself at the time authorised the French crown to wage war on these Heretics. I, descended from the French Kings of Feudal France and of the House of David, the first descendant to become ruler of the Holy Land since it's fall to the Romans.

I do not apologise for some of the raids on certain Protestant Churches. Some of these churches are not Christian and are outlets for the Masons to legitimise themselves. While most Churches originated from Greater Prussia practice legally, some are still outlawed due to their strong links to the Masons and their followers, for example the Mormons whose founder was a Mason. Cathars are treated like the Knights Templar as well.

The last raid on the local community church was conducted after an Mason provided information from interviews. Masonic documents were found and indications of Satanic rituals where also found. Many local goats had gone missing for their heads near the Church. The information from the raid will be forwarded to the Imperial Guard for it's benefit.

Protestant Churches will only be raided if they have found to harbour Masons and this applies to other institutions including the army. In the future should a Church under the protection of Imperial Guard be suspected of being a outlet for Masonry, we will provide the information for the Guard to judge if they do not act or take justice into their own hands.

Both Protestant and Catholic Churches are not free from the influence of the Masons. Many senior members may have been Masons in the past, but the politics of religion harbour a secrecy only God can see through.

We are conducting an internal review of all senior officials in church and government to remove Masons. We have removed many Catholic priests from their positions already after a review of their activities and some were also pedophiles.

With regard to Pax Maria, we are reviewing their status. Some have been definite problems while others have assisted in final removal of previously unknown Masons in our system. The Masons are everywhere and the fight to destroy them will be slow.

The burden of the French Catholic Crusader legacy and being a Jew is heavy but together we can win. The biggest enemy is not what you can see but the traitors from within. I assure you the Inquisition is working to fight the minions of the anti-Christ whereeever they seek to hide. The sword of justice is raised and drawn for battle.

God bless

Cherry Ridge

12-01-2005, 14:41

Memo to Queen mariah of jeruselem
From Emperor Francis I
We encourage you to break off all ties with Pax Maria, as they are masons and behind the Cardinals assissination, as well as King John's. I know they are masons, because I executed a high-ranking Pax Maria, and he was a mason. They are now bent on destroying the Catholic Church, for revenge.
God Bless
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DECREE

I, Emperor Francis, do hereby sign this document, declaring the Illuminati illegal, and reaffirm the unlawfulness of freemasonry and Pax maria. I encourage other Burgundian Nations to do the same, though I am not binding this order on them. It is binding in Cherry Ridge. Anyone caught having affiliations with them shall be executed by burning at the stake.
Signed,
Emperor Francis I of Cherry Ridge
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Francis said to Napoleon,
"Like the gift?"

Jeruselem

12-01-2005, 15:12

To: Francis I of Cherry Ridge, King of Burgundy
From: Her Majesty, Queen Mariah I of Jerusalem

Majesty,

We thank you for your wisdom, but we have been fighting with Masons and their allies for long enough. The final judgement on Pax Maria will be completed later.

The Illuminati are to be found in the board rooms of corporations, on the streets, the false Churches and anywhere they can control people. Let us not concentrate on just our churches, but fight the war on their turf whereeever they maybe hiding.

At the moment, corporations and institutions of great power like government have Masons hiding under guise of good people. Our Crusade will be to stop members of secret cults like the Masons from achieving power over the people of God. Wars are not only fought by militias but also in the corporate sector where money is the weapon of the Masons.

Siesatia

12-01-2005, 15:19

Crescent walked over to Francis.
"Well, I should think, that this, new age, should finally dispell all unfriendly attitudes between our countries, however, it may take some time. I have been called to a remote country, called Mesazoic. One of our ancient cities was being looted, and I have to be there to negotiate. I don't wish it to end up in war. And should it, I plan to lead the front lines personally."

Cherry Ridge

12-01-2005, 17:57

"Mesazoic. CR was on the brink of war with them once. If it does go to war, destroy them. I think that we will be able to have friendly relationsbetween our two countrys. I am going to make religious freedom after the pax Maria threat is taken care of. Good Luck in Mesazoic." he said. A Ridgian COlonel walked up to Francis, and handed him a box. Francis opened the velvet covered box. It was the medal of valor, and its Ribbon.
"I am awarding you the Medal of Valor for saving the lives of those on the balcony." he said as he handed him the box, still open, "You deserve it"
http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/ems/recognition/images/valor.jpg

Reichskamphen

12-01-2005, 23:23

Napoleon glanced at the gift and put his arm around Francis. "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. You keep ruling like this and you will have no trouble with me."

Siesatia

12-01-2005, 23:24

Crescent picked up the small medal.
"Well, it really was, as cliche'd as it sounds, nothing. It brings back memories of when I worked deep infiltration ops in Terra. Now of course, it's hard enough to even leave the country."
He looked down at the small medal.
"Maybe for luck then?" He pocketed the medal, and promptly stumbled on the hem of his long jacket.
"Well, maybe for better or worse would be the better expression."

Cherry Ridge

13-01-2005, 02:08

He turned away from Cresent and said to Napoleon,
"I agree with you."
One block away, Father Antonette, Cardinal DeVito's old foriegn affairs secratary got into his car. He turned the key. The Car burst into flames, before a bomb detonated.

Francis and Napoleon heard it.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON" yelled Francis as Imperial Guardsmen surrounded Napoleon and him.
He turned to the Imperial Guards,
"Go into the crowd and find all the Pax Maria, NOW."

Francis took out his Ruger. He recognized another Pax maria in the corwd. He aimed and shot him in the head, killing him instantly.

"Napoleon, he have got to solve this problem."

Jeruselem

13-01-2005, 14:02

In an old monastery, groups of cloaked people appeared from nowhere to meet in the still intact Church building. Among them were Catholics, Protestants, Moslems athiests, and some foreigners who were really Masons in their real lives. It was a full moon and there were guards also in black cloaks keeping everyone else away. This ritual had been reinstated after the civil wars of 1930 and due to the secrecy of the Masonic sect, never revealed to be happening. Who would be looking them in an abandoned monastery 50 miles outside of Beersheba?

Today was different. Major Janus, an ex-Pax Maria and Inquisitor George were hiding nearby with a laser spotter. They fixed the device to a tripod and pointed it at the main wall. Nearby Jeruselem snipers were hiding in case any of the guards got suspicious. A dozen F16s took off towards the area and had laser guided bombs ready to use. They turned on the pointer and the Snipers picked off the closest guards.

The F16s found their spot and released their load. The covert team disappeared before 500lb bombs crashed into the old Monastery. No one was spared as fires engulfed the structure with walls collapsing. The Masons screams for the help from Satan, but they knew their fate was sealed. Janus armed his CAR-15 and looked around. One man pleaded for mercy as his limbs had been blown off. Janus put him out of his misery.

Janus picked up a rod with goats head for a trophy and used it club another survivor to death. They left the scene.

...

The next day, the unholy mess was bulldozed into it's crater and reburied under more sand.

All ex-Pax Maria were assembled (unarmed) in a secret army facility used for briefing masses of troops. About 2,500 people were waiting for the speakers to appear. They had been told they fate in the nation was to be decided. They waited and some looked fearful. Bishop John and Major Janus, now Inquisitor Janus appeared. The Bishop showed them the Satanic rod retrieved from the fires of Hell. "Anyone where recognise this?" he shouted.

Suddenly one third of them suddenly bowed without any call to the relic. They did this and started a ritual until they realised it was a trap. Armed Knights started streaming into the area and pulled the kneeling acrolytes out of the crowd leaving the other Pax Maria who didn't know what to do.

John waved it again. Three more stood up and shouted "That's ours!". They too were dragged off. Janus announced "Those Masons will be handed over to the Imperial Guard for justice while the rest of you will be placed under house arrest for 5 years. After that time, you will be freed if you show true devotion to Christ and swear to uphold Catholic values. You will not be mistreated. God bless you" The crowd looked unhappy but they knew the Masons would be meeting a worse fate.

Janus took the relic and said "This is not an item you should worship. Christ is your saviour and God will reward those who believe". and then they left the podium.

John looked at the Rod with goat skull "Janus, what are we going to do with this?". Janus played with it and said "We keep it. I've got a score to settle with some Cathars.". John looked at him puzzled "How high were you in the Masons?". Janus showed him a Jesuit ring and a Masonic one "I was assigned to get into the Masons by the Roman Inquisition. Most fail but my knowledge of the occult saved me many times.". He removed his Masonic ring and handed it to John "Destroy this for me. I'm afraid it is the summary of my many sins. I'm only 30th degree if you were wondering"

Reichskamphen

13-01-2005, 22:16

Thanks to information gained in Raids in Jerusalem and Cherry Ridge, the locations of many of the Pax Maria establishments in the Triune Kingdom itself were located. In one night, the Imperial Guard and Gendarmes swooped in and from all over the country gathered nearly 5,000 men. These men, along with those captured in Cherry Ridge and turned over to the guard by Jerusalem were transported by train to a facility in remote northern Scotta.

As the Pax Maria men arrived they noticed that very tall barbed wire fence had been errected. It sealed in a very large area in a blank field. There were no huts or any structure, and it was quite obvious that this fence was temporary. The men were all herded into straight columns. "You were part of an army, now act like it!" Shouted an Imperial Guardsman as they eventually formed up into a rigid formation. There was a gigantic pit that had been dug inside the enormous fenced in area with bulldozers perched behind the mounds of moved earth. "1st Row, move out!" the ranking Guardsman ordered. The first two hundred or so men lined up infront of the pit while five machineguns were set up infront of them. "You have been sentenced to death for treason by decree of the Emperor!" the Captain announced. Almost before he had finished, the machineguns opened up slaughtering the group to a man.

The men who had watched gasped in horror. All over the group, men began vommitting wildly. Like a ruthless machine, it moved on.

"Second row, Move out!" "You have been sentenced to death for treason by decree of the Emperor!" the guns fired and fell silent.

"Third row, Move out!" "You have been sentenced to death for treason by decree of the Emperor!" the guns fired and fell silent.

"Fourth row, Move out!" The men marched on, but one man fell to the ground crying for mercy.

"I have a wife and kids! Please! I beg you!"

A Guardsman walked up to him and shouted, "You should have thought about that before you decided to betray your country you Papist bastard!" he pulled the rifle from his back and gripped it by its metal barrel while the man looked on with horror. With one quick motion he slammed the wooden stock down crushing his head into a bloody pulp. All movement was gone as the blood mingled with the mud. The guardman haucked back and spit into the bloody mass that used to be the man's head. "KEEP MOVING!" The men moved to the side to avoid stepping on the corpse. "No, dammit! You walk ON him!" The men stepped on the back of their former comrade, at one point or another, loud cracks were heard as his ribs and spine were snapped like twigs and his corpse was pounded into the mud.

The slaughter continued with the rutlessness and efficency of a well oiled automaton. When the last men had been shot and fallen into the mass grave one of the lower officers spoke to the commander. "I thought I saw some moving in there." he pointed to a specific spot.

"Don't worry about that." The Captain signaled and men with five gallon jugs of gasoline came forward and doused the corpses. "We have that problem well in hand." the Captain sneered as he flicked a match into the gruesome pit sending flames ticking into the air. The stench of burnt flesh permeated the air and plumes of black smoke climbed higher. "Push the dirt back in after a couple of hours."

Derscon

16-01-2005, 17:40

Kremlin Palace

The Czar looked at the reports from the MSS without surprise. About ten percent of Dersconians were Catholic, so it was undoubted there'd be Pax Maria within Derscon. The largest center was in the giant cathedral in the center of Madrid.

"How'd you get this?" the Czar asked.

"Well," Yuri started. "Upon reciving a tip that PM's resided in Derscon, we bugged probable hideout spots. With Madrid being mostly Catholic, it wasn't surprising that the majority of the PM's resided there. Their meeting is tonight, actually. We have a few moles inside." the Czar nodded.

"Take them out. Do it quietly, though. Don't obliterate anything until you can identify them."

"Yessir."
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2300 Hours, Madrid Cathedral

About a thousand Pax Maria soldiers were in the cathedral at the moment. They were planning on raiding and destroying the Protestant churches there, and then storming the local SS base.

Outside, the Praesillei Dei moved carefully about, insuring no one saw them. When they surrounded the cathedral, they began sealing the place up. Since it was night time, and they were stained glass windows, they couldn't see the stones being placed, sealing the windows off. The front door went through the same procedure. It was helpful that they were having a mass at the moment.

"Sir," a soldier said to the Knight present. "All but three of the methods of entry have been sealed off."

"Which ones have you not sealed off?"

"The back door, the basement door, and the ventellation shafts." (This is a modern cathedral.)

"Good. Tell everyone to disperse."

"Yessir." The Praesillei Dei divided themselves into three groups, with the Knight taking the group that went down into the basement.

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The Back Door

The team leader stuck and optic cable under the door, to check for any resistance. There was an armed guard standing in front of the door.

"This is a thin, wooden door...." He smiled to himself as he checked for anyone else in the room. No one, good. He transferred the stuff from the optic cable to his HUD as he stood up. As he looked through the door, he could see what was on the other side because of the connection of the optic cable and the nice computer in his armour and helmet. He aimed the silenced weapon at the guards head and let off three rounds. All you could here was the clicking of the bolt, as the silencers were built in.

"Okay, go in." The lock was picked and they opened the door. The team leader moved the body to a more secure location and formed a perimeter in the dark.

"The priest should walk through that door any moment now."
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Basement

The Knight walked down the steps to be greeted by an iron door. Damn, no place for a cable. He shrugged and picked the lock. When he was successfull, he opened it just slightly to send an optic cable through and look around.

"Holy crap!"

"What?"

"This is their armoury!" Unfortunately, the ten guards in the room heard the exlamation, and started to run upstairs. The Knight threw the door back and took down five of them immediately, and got two on the run. Unfortunately, three made it out.

"Get after them!" Ten PD's ran up the stairs as the Knight motioned to the explosives pile.

"Okay. There's no way in hell that we can keep this quiet." As if on cue, submachinegun rifle fire was heard from above.

"So we are blowing this place to hell. MOVE!" After five minutes, the armoury was rigged to blow, and the detonator was given to the Knight. Meanwhile, the Knight went on an open broadcast.

"COVER BLOWN! STORM THE BUILDING!"
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The Roof

The Guards finally disassembled the shaft to go in when they heard the call.

"Okay, new plan." They rigged the roof with explosives and detonated them.

A giant hole was blown in the roof, while some of the Pax Maria below were killed by the falling stones. Two snipers set up and started picking people off, while machine gunners did what they did best with their guns, nicknamed the "John Deere."
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Back Door

"Go!" The team stormed the chapel, shooting anyone they could find. Some fired back, but the pistol rounds did nothing but scratch the armour. Pax Maria were falling left and right from the machine gun fire from the roof and the bullets from the ground level forces. Eventually, someone on the roof got the idea to use a grenade launcher to kill people. After a few dozen burning pews and bodies, the remaining soldiers surrendered, just in time to hear the gigantic explosion coming from the armoury, sending a fireball up through the floor.
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What was the armoury

the Knight and his team climbed up out of the hole to meet everyone in the chapel

"Damn, that was a big explosion."

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