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Kremlin Palace

Alexei was getting ready for the big event, considering he was going to be Czar. Prince John was orchestrating the final preparations in the Throne Room.

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The Throne Room

Prince John unsealed the massive gold doors to the throne room. At the back, the throne literally hovered there, above an altar-like structure. At the back, the massive Eye of Providence glared over the room. Around the room, torches lit up, but they emitted pure, white light, instead of yellow, dull light.

The entire room was made of a white material, but no one to this day has found out what it actually is. Dersconi Flags line the walls, as do the Coat of Arms of each of the Royal Families. The Coat of Arms currently at the throne is sewn on to the back of the cushon of the Throne, and it is also engraved in the headrest.

Columns, pure white in colour, lined the approach to the floating throne. Each column was engraved with the cross, under it was the phrase "In hoc signo vinces" -- In this sign you shall be victourious. It was engraved there upon the Rekjyavich's ascention to the throne, as the Rekjyavich family were the decendents of Constantine I.

John made sure everything was okay, and then he went to the altar under the floating throne. On it was a jeweled box. When John opened it, the Czar's Holy Crown was visible. He recoiled from the light -- it nearly blinded him. He picked it up on it's little pillow also in the chest and examined it.

"Good, no blemishes." He set it back down in the chest and put it back on the altar. He rescanned the room one last time, and left, shutting the doors behind him. They were not to be opened until Eleven o' clock so the choir and the orchestra could fill in and everything could get ready.

OOC: Is this an open thread?

OOC: Is this an open thread?

OOC: Ish. The people who are welcome to attend know who they are. Anyone else needs to just ask, although if you're planning a SpecOp run, OOCly alert me ahead of time.

Emperor Antonette and Cardinal Hughes were touring Moscow. They decided to wrap it up. They boarded a flight and headed back to the Andropov Military City.

*TIME LAPSE*



This is Burgundian One requesting permission to land.






ooc- Derscon, just put them wherever they should be.

OOC: Righto.
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The plane landed and they were ushered to the Grande Hall, where they were greeted by Prince John.

"Good Morning, Cardinal, Emperor." He ushered them to the floating platform that has yet to not amaze anyone. "You will not be able to speak with Alexei until after the coronation. As is custom, the Czar-to-be wakes up at sunrise and spends the entire morning in a state of meditatory prayer. He is not to be disturbed unless RAMC is about to be destroyed!" He smiled and took them to the Guest Hall.

"Your rooms from yesterday are still there, as is everything. On your door you should find a document illustrating the customs of Coronation. They are not printed in any history book. Actually, they are forbidden to be printed except by direct order from the Czar. Nothing real ritualistic goes on, but it gives the coronation a more mystic feel, and we like that. Goes back to the pagan sorcery of Andropov the Great. We mustn't forget our heritage, after all."

OOC: No coronation until tomorrow RL.

"Thanks" said Antonette. They both went up to their rooms and looked over the packet. They both then walked back down stairs to Jhn. The Cardinal and Antoentte both blurted out, almost at the same time,
"Where can I get a good drink around here?"

"Thanks" said Antonette. They both went up to their rooms and looked over the packet. They both then walked back down stairs to Jhn. The Cardinal and Antoentte both blurted out, almost at the same time,
"Where can I get a good drink around here?"

John couldn't help but burst out laughing. "You Ridgians. I swear, you're all drunkards. Can't blame ya, though, being in Derson, and all! Follow me. I was heading through that area anyways." He led them back to the Grande Hall and took them to the lounge.

"There's a help-yourself bar over there. Everything the GPWAS shoppe sells is there. Also, there's a book over there on the pulpit looking thing. Recipies for mixed drinks. The good ones are highlighted!" He smiled and poured himself a root beer. "There's a soda fountain, too, if you want something non-alchoholic."

Reverend Rainley knocked on the door of Cardinal Jacob's door. "It's me Rainley, I have some things to discuss about the Coronation" he shouted. Jakob opened the door "Aah, Rainley come in!". He was dressed as usual in his Papal garb but he didn't wear different else due to his devotion to the Church.

There was boxes emblazioned with the Cross of Jerusalem on his table. There were all sealed. "What's in those?" Rainley asked the Bishop. "Just presents from the Queen to the new King. The best craftmen in Jeruselem have worked on these, but I'm not allowed to open them. Neither are you. Now those questions?" the Bishop smiled. One of the boxes was 5 feet long. The Reverend "That's a sword, right?". The Bishop nodded.

The Reverend showed him his rather long document and the Bishop said "It's going to be a long day Rainley.".

Sheridan and Server appeared at the Coronation!

"Very nice place. Reminds me of the palace that I took my oath in. But this place is much nicer." Server said admiring the place.

"Indeed sir. It is quite impressive."

John was overlooking the guest list for the coronation when he looked up at the Commander of the Guard.

"Up to you for the guard count. I don't know anything, which is why you're around." The Commander of the Praesillei Dei, the Crown's Army, which consisted of the Black Angels, the Dersconi Imperial Guard, the Honour Guards, and the Praetorian Guard, nodded.

"I know. I say we line the Throne Room with Honour Guards in full ceremonial dress, mostly for looks. The Praetorian will surround the altar, and the Imperial Guard will be stationed outside the room for added security. Each person will be escorted by two Honour Guards."

"Are you sure about the escort thing? The Honour Gards are an alien race, after all."

"Most people get use to it after they visit the Kremlin. If not, oh well. It will instill the omnipotence of the Czar into people even more."

"Okay, good idea. I'll leave things up to you."

"Thank you, sir."

"Go to it."

"Drunkards? Maybe so" Antonette said, then laughed.

Cardinal Hughes poured a glass of Baileys Irish Cream and put it in front of Antonette. He then pured himself one. They both drank them, and had one more. Antonettes Imperial Guardsmen lurked in the backround. They finished up, and retired to there rooms.
Alone in his room, Antonette walked over to his luggage. He pulled out a huge painting, a portrait of Jesus Christ on his heavenly throne, with the new Czar below him, on his earthly throne. Like an angelic being, Czar Ian Andropov III hovered between the two. The frame was solid gold. He put it away, for the coronation.

The Throne Room

The throne room is in the very center of the Palace. No one is allowed in there except under orders of the Czar or for a coronation, under threat of death.

At this time, though, the choir and orchestra were filing into the Throne Room. They knew the linup of the pieces already, so they needed not rehearse. After they entered, the Honour Guards assembled, as did the Praetoran Guard surround itself around the altar and the Floating Throne. The Imperial Guard took hold on the outside along with the two Honour Guards flanking the doorway.
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Star Office

Prince John used the conference call function to call each of the guests in the Palace.

"Good morning everyone, this is Prince John. The coronation is about to begin. Please assemble in the Grande Hall. God Bless." When he hung up, he went over to the prayer chamber ajoining the Star Office.

He opened the door to see Alexei meditating by the altar with the cross in the red, candle-lit room.

"Alexei?" His eyes opened.

"It's time." Alexei stood up from the ground in plain robes. He came out, slipped on his shoes, and ajusted the hood on the cloak. Alexei, tall, handsome, and twenty-four years old, was going to become the youngest Czar to hold the throne. Prince John, who was Thirty-one, was the older one, but he refused the job. John looked at Alexei.

"You ready?" Alexei smirked.

"I'd better be." John chuckled and led him out to the passage into the anteroom of the Throne Room. John took Alexei aside into a room.

"We wait here."


The Heads of State from the other nations were going inside for the seats. John looked at Alexei.

"Welp, time to go." Both the Princes walked down the isle to "Preussens Gloria," escorted by Honour Guards. At that point, everyone stood. Alexei dawned the ceremonial robes of the Czar and stood in front of the throne, which was hovering above the altar.

"As appointed by God, our Lord and Saviour, Creater of Heaven and Earth, Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov, the Lord has appointed you to rule over the Divine Kingdom of Derscon, keeper of the Holy Ark, Defender of the Commandments. Do you accept this honour?"

"As God as my Witness, I pledge my life to the protection of Derscon and the Holy Ark. God shall be my guide and protector." John turned to the crowd.

"Please join me in the singing of "A Mighty Fortress is Our God."

*Hymn*

John turns to the crowd.

"You are all here to witness the coronation of the Czar of Derscon, and most of your Arch-Chancellors. The office of Czar is much more than a title and a political office. The God-Appointed Czar also is the protector of God's most precious item given to the human race -- The Ark of the Covanent and the Ten Commandments." When John said that, the orchestra and choir broke into Carmina Burana, and the giant Eye of Providence glowered. The disks around the triangle started spinning, and the triangular thing split apart down the center, and moved aside, exposing an inner sanctum of sorts.

Four priests (OOC: Not catholic, btw) entered escorted by four Honour Guards. They wore the robes of the Jewish High Priests that were the only ones allowed to see the Ark of the Covanent during the Exodus. THe entered the inner sanctum and came out -- carrying the Ark of the Covanent. This happened only after the room and its occupants were blessed by John and the four priests.

The Ark was laid on the Altar, and Prince John walked up to it, and opened it.

He pulled out the Crown of the Czar, and also pulled out...

the two stone tablets given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai -- the Ten Commandments. Two priests stood at the Ark, which was now surrounded by Honour Guards, while the other two took the stone tablets, following John, who held the Crown. The priests held out the tablets.

"Place your left hand on the Sacred Tablets and your right hand up to God, and repeat after me." Alexei raised his right hand, and placed his left on the Ten Commandments.

"I, Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov --"

"I, Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov --"

"Do solemnly swear, as God as my Witness --"

"Do solemnly swear, as God as my Witness --"

"To uphold the Law of the Land, and the Defence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ --"

"To uphold the Law of the Land, and the Defence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ --"

"To defend the nation of Derscon from both foreign and domestic threats to Soveregnty and Sanctity --"

"To defend the nation of Derscon from both foreign and domestic threats to Soveregnty and Sanctity --"

"And, with God as my Witness, do solemnly swear to protect the Sacred Commandments with my life, and to maintain the Holy Covanent with the Lord, our God."

"And, with God as my Witness, do solemnly swear to protect the Sacred Commandments with my life, and to maintain the Holy Covanent with the Lord, our God." John put his hands at his side, and the commandments were placed back in the Ark.

"Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov; I, John Rekjyavich, Archbishop of Derscon, hereby crown you Emperor of the Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon, Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia, and Protector of the Covanent." John placed the crown on Alexei's head, and Alexei sat down on the hovering throne, which rose a little more. Just then, the Ark emitted a beam of pure white light from itself, passing through the throne. You could hear the massive clocktower strike twelve noon. When it subsided, Alexie was in full cerimonial dress of the Czar, and the orchestra and Choir broke out in "The Hallelujah Chorus." Prince John then turned to the crowd.

"The rituals here are a secret long held by Derscon, as is the fact that the Ark of the Covanent resides in Derscon. One must never release the things that go on in this chamber, under punishment of eternal damnation to hell. God Bless all of you." Everyone was dismissed, and it was just John, the priests, and Alexei. Alexei took off the crown and handed it to the priests, who put it in the Ark, which was placed in the Inner Sanctum. The Priests were then escorted out by twelve Honour Guards. John turned to Alexei.

"To the Star Office. The Heads of State should be meeting there now. We need to get ahead of them." The Praetorian Guard surrounded them, and they made their way up to the Star Office.
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Star Office

Alexei sat down in the chair formed to his body.

"Comfy."

"At 1500 Reichsmarcks for that chair, it better be! The people should be arriving soon."

<A side conversion, very quiet>

Bishop Jacob didn't look happy after the coronation. Rainley was puzzled and asked "Aren't you happy about the new King?".

The ex-Jew looked troubled "It's not the new King of Derscon or his government. You saw what they have that belongs to us. The Ark of the Covenant and Ten Commandments. If they are real, it is troubling. Us Jews lost those a long time ago and they turn up here? We've been looking for those things for a long time"

"But they belong to the people of God, Jacob. The Jews and Christians and you're not Jew ..." Rainley tried to reason but had to stop as he about to say something really stupid.

"The Jews lost the Ark to Babylon and the Ten Commandments were smashed. I have some research to do. At least the Fabus anti-Christs don't have it so it's not all bad. Never mind, let's do our business in the Star Office." the Bishop grumbled quietly. The Reverend didn't want hassle him too much.

Star Office

John was in a deep state of thought when he suddenly turned to Alexei.

"Alex."

"Yeah?"

"I've been thinking."

"That's a good thing."

"Seriously, though. Publicly showing the Sacred Ark could anger some people." Alexei raised an eyebrow.

"Why do you say that?"

"Well, first off, many people believe that the Babylonians stole the Ark and smashed it up. Blatant falsehood, but people might think we're lying."

"Well, we're not. But that's not everything, is it."

"Jewish people might get pretty POed at Derscon for having their most sacred icon." Alexei nodded.

"I'd say. After they shipped it to Ethiopia for safekeeping," Alexei said. John looked at him.

"Yeah. They also might not like the fact we moved it to a more secure location." Alexei shook his head.

"Moved? We did a commando raid on the village and stole it. Not our brightest moment in history. Then again, it was under the Romanov era, and we all know that those Iesus Catholics were not the most holy of people." John nodded.

"True, true. I'm still amazed that the MSS had been able to cover it up."

"I'm not. The Romanov Inquisition annihilated the village and killed all those who knew about it. There's only one document that tells of the 'transfer,' and that's in the Imperial Vaults." The Imperial Vaults were vaults that -- like the Papal vaults are to the Pope -- only the Czar can enter. "No one would ever know how we got it. Frankly, I'd like to keep it that way. We have some of the most secure facilities on Earth."

"What about giving it back to the Jewish Peoples?" John inquired. Alexei scoffed.

"Absolutely not. They failed to protect it twice, what makes you think I'd let them lose it a third time? Besides, so many people hate the Jews that the Ark would be a prime target. It is much safer here in Derscon. Best not to give it back." John nodded in submission.

"Good point."

President Server was in the Star Office waiting for the meeting to get underway. He was looking over his notes to make sure that everything was in order.

President Server was in the Star Office waiting for the meeting to get underway. He was looking over his notes to make sure that everything was in order.

Alexei looked up. "Hello, Mr. President! Have a seat. Grab a drink. You're the first one here, so we'll have to wait for the others. On the other hand, there's some private business I'd like to discuss." Server looked up.

"Oh? What is this 'business'?" Alexei smiled.

"I intend on having Derscon go into space, and I'm going to need your help."

"My help is at your disposal Your Highness. Anything that we can do for your endeavor to go into space, we'll do our best to provide." Server stated.

"My help is at your disposal Your Highness. Anything that we can do for your endeavor to go into space, we'll do our best to provide." Server stated.

Alexei nodded. "Thank you. We can discuss this at a later date, though."

Alexei nodded. "Thank you. We can discuss this at a later date, though."

"Whenever your ready to talk, you can contact me through the Corneliuan Embassy here or you can talk directly to the Colonial President. I'm sure that he'll be able to help you as well."

John Antontte walked into the star office.

"Archchancellor" he said to Alexei, "Just needed to try it out once on you" he said. "Cardinal Hughes is in his room recovering from the schock of what he saw." he laughed. He helped himself to some Bailey's Irish Cream and sat down. "What do we need to discuss?"

John Antontte walked into the star office.

"Archchancellor" he said to Alexei, "Just needed to try it out once on you" he said. "Cardinal Hughes is in his room recovering from the schock of what he saw." he laughed. He helped himself to some Bailey's Irish Cream and sat down. "What do we need to discuss?"

Alexei laughed. "Even I was shocked when I found out we had it. It's probably the best-kept secret in Derscon." He got himself a root beer and sat back down again.

"Really, I just want to meet all of you, get to know who I'll be dealing with, and try and figure out where I want to take Greater Prussia. I haven't been around long, and all of you are probably old enough to be my grandfather." He smiled and took a sip of his drink.

"Not me" he smiled, "I am only 24". He took a sip of his Bailey's and waited for someone else to speak.

"Heh, heh. And I'm only 28." the Shogun said, entering the room. (Let's assume I've been here. I've been fairly busy, and haven't had much time.)"If you need help with space, I can help too, don't forget. Mobile Suits designed for space are the most agile fighter you can get."

"Heh, heh. And I'm only 28." the Shogun said, entering the room. (Let's assume I've been here. I've been fairly busy, and haven't had much time.)"If you need help with space, I can help too, don't forget. Mobile Suits designed for space are the most agile fighter you can get."

OOC: He was talking to me alone. No one else was there yet so you don't know about him asking for help regarding space travel Pschycotic.

IC: "I guess I'm the oldest around here." Server chuckled. "And yes, I am old enough to be your grandfather. Word of caution. The last time someone said that to me, I hanged him in the courtyard of my presidential palace." He chuckles.

Alexei raised an eyebrow at Antonette. "Really? I'm the same age. That's odd." When Server spoke, Alexei laughed.

"Sensitive about your age, eh?" He smiled and took a gulp of root beer. "Meh, I guess we all are in one way or another."

Alexei raised an eyebrow at Antonette. "Really? I'm the same age. That's odd." When Server spoke, Alexei laughed.

"Sensitive about your age, eh?" He smiled and took a gulp of root beer. "Meh, I guess we all are in one way or another."

"No! Not sensitive at all. Just didn't like how he was dressed." Server stated with a laugh as he grabbed for a Coke. "In all seriousness though, I am glad that we are all here together to get to know eachother."

He turned to Cherry Ridge. "I'm sure that you and I have discussions later regarding an earlier incident?"

"Yes, it is odd" said Antonette to the Czar. He then turned to Server,
"Be quiet you old man" he then laughed. He finished his Baileys and got some more. He took a sip and leaned back in his chair.

"I'm sure that you and I have discussions later regarding an earlier incident?"
"Yes, we do. When will we talk?"

At that moment, President Rice decided to speak up.

"I'm younger than all of you. I'm 16 so no age cracks towards me please." She stated as she gulped down a cup of tea.

"I am glad that I am finally able to meet some other Heads of State especially those from Greater Prussia. Allow me to introduce myself. I am President Katherine Rice from Formal Dances. I am here to honor the fallen leader to meet the new leader of Derscon." She bowed towards the leader.

"Yes, we do. When will we talk?"

"We can talk now if you like. Better to get it out of the way than to have it hanging over our heads. Besides, I think everyone should have an input. We're all allies for the most part. Might as well talk like allies eh?"

John dropped his drink on the floor when FD President Rice spoke up.

"You're a minor and you're President?" John obviously was surprised, but he hid his feelings of dissparoval. "Not every day you see that one." Alexei smiled.

"Indeed. Anyways, I'm just curious, but how did all of you get to where you are today? I don't just mean how you got to this office, though. I mean what did you do in life that contributed to this? I'm quite curious. Every national leader usually has an interesting story to tell."

"I was the successor to my father who was successor to his father all the way back to President Jake Featherston. I led our military forces when I was younger and fought in many campaigns. Nearly died a couple of times but I have medical technology to thank for me still being here." He sips his drink. "When I took office, I admit that I was a little intimidated but I quickly got over it. Managed to sign treaties with various governments and managed to keep my nation out of war for most of my presidency. Then someone decided to try and take me out and sparked a very bloody Civil War. My forces managed to win it but it was costly." He sighed deeply remembering the Civil War that nearly ruined his nation.

John dropped his drink on the floor when FD President Rice spoke up.

"You're a minor and you're President?" John obviously was surprised, but he hid his feelings of dissparoval. "Not every day you see that one." Alexei smiled.

"Indeed. Anyways, I'm just curious, but how did all of you get to where you are today? I don't just mean how you got to this office, though. I mean what did you do in life that contributed to this? I'm quite curious. Every national leader usually has an interesting story to tell."

"Yes I am a minor sir. My people have complete trust in me. As for how I got here, I got elected based on my activities during the Formal Dances revolution that tossed the monarchy right out of power. I rose up to head one of the main cells in Waltz City! I was a planner. I knew the area that I was controlling better than everyone else I had under me. Before the final attack on the City, I was given control of the entire rebel network in the Capitol when the leadership was taken out. I managed to organize the cells and planned the rebel cell attack to coincide with the military attack. Turned out we didn't need the military attack. The plan that my staff and I turned out was better executed than we even planned. I led the attack on the palace itself! I knew where most of the passages were because my parents worked in the palace and I explored it myself." She sighed heavily recounting the attack. "When the fight was over. I also helped form the Constitution of Formal Dances. You may think I'm a minor and in most cases I am, however, we recognize you as an adult at 16! When you turn 16, you can vote or run for office. Because of my activities in the rebellion, my friends convinced me to run for the Presidency. I didn't think I was going to win but I did by a slim margin."

She sipped her tea and laid back in the chair she was in. "Don't underestimate me your majesty and Highness. I maybe a minor in your eyes, but my people don't see me as such and I can be a major headache for anyone who thinks otherwise. Besides, my opponets played the age card and it didn't get them into the Presidential Palace." She said smiling with a slight giggle.

Bishop Jacob spotted Antonette, a person he wanted to talk to. He was walking with the Queen's personal arms as a badge, reserved for those who have been appointed as the Queen's personal representatives in the absence of the Royal family. He had been doing the rounds with other Catholics while Rainley was training his skills with Protestant leaders.

The badge was the star of David with a sword superposed (pointing downwards) flanked by two Fleur de Lis. The sword was her authority from the Cross, the two Fleur de Lis symbolised the Crown of France and Star of David was self-explanitory.

Since Antonette was busy it would have been bad diplomatic etiquette to interrupt proceeding abruptly decide to wait until the good King of Burgundy had finished his chat with the leader of Formal Dances. While Bishop Jacob looked like a minor diplomat, in reality he was next in line for the position of Patriach of Jerusalem, head of Jeruselem Catholic Church. Cardinal Brown had decline any offer as he wanted to retire to Rome later in this life.

He handed the Reverend some fine red wine and Rainley declined "I don't drink, but thank you Bishop.".

"This is finest wine in Greater Prussia, please take advantage as God wants you enjoy a little indulgence. These men of God you want to enjoy!" Jacob encouraged him. He took the wine sheepishly and had some. "It's good" Rainley was surprised.

He was also eavesdropping on what the leader of Formal Dances had been saying about her age. Young leaders often fell to the wiles of their wicked counsellors.

"President Rice, don't let the good Cardinal hughes know your age or he may have a heart attack. " he laughed, "Most Greater Prussians are monarchists, so your comment on your revolutionary comments didn't impress me" he laughed again, taking a drink.

He then turned to the Corneliu President,

"Here is what happened about the Masons. The masons may be good in your nation, though I doubt it. In Cherry Ridge they were plotting against the government. They are a rebel group, with ties to the terrorist group Pax Maria, which is outlawed in all of greater Prussia. It was national security. My duty is to protect my people, and I will not allow any terrorist scum to harm them. I am the monarch, not the masons and their people. I also know that the masons, along with Pax Maria, killed the former leader of Cherry Ridge, Cardinal DeVito, and one of the most promenent priest, Father Antonette" Hatred flashed across his eyes, "They killed Father John Antonette" he paused, "My cousin"

He then turned to the Corneliu President,

"Here is what happened about the Masons. The masons may be good in your nation, though I doubt it. In Cherry Ridge they were plotting against the government. They are a rebel group, with ties to the terrorist group Pax Maria, which is outlawed in all of greater Prussia. It was national security. My duty is to protect my people, and I will not allow any terrorist scum to harm them. I am the monarch, not the masons and their people. I also know that the masons, along with Pax Maria, killed the former leader of Cherry Ridge, Cardinal DeVito, and one of the most promenent priest, Father Antonette" Hatred flashed across his eyes, "They killed Father John Antonette" he paused, "My cousin"

"I understand your plight but that does not give you an excuse to committ genocide. I abhore that more than I do terrorism. We can help you fight terror but we will not be subject to a genocidal war. If you exterminate them without trial including women and children, there will be trouble. I will see to it that your genocidal war ends. Have you ever thought about talking to them?"

"President Rice, don't let the good Cardinal hughes know your age or he may have a heart attack. " he laughed, "Most Greater Prussians are monarchists, so your comment on your revolutionary comments didn't impress me" he laughed again, taking a drink.

"I'm sorry if what I said didn't impress you but we either fight to remove a tyrant that took away our rights as citizens or be locked in servitude." Rice stated matter of factly. "Frankly, I find monarchies, especially absolute ones, to be trouble. I'm willing to work with them but they better not stick their nose into our business." Rice sipped her tea. "As for your Cardinal Hughes having a heart attack, I know CPR so it won't be a problem."

"President Server, these madmen have killed countless RIdgian citizens. On 2 incedents they have wiped out an entire town. That will never] happen under my reign. Ask the good Dersconi leaders about Pax Maria. They are shoot on sight. They have commited treason. If a group, Masons, Pax Maria, or otherwise, openly killed 2 entire towns, in your nation, would you not strike back? Now listen, they are no good. Masons and Pax Maria are outlawed in Cherry Ridge, and thats final. Pax Maria are outlawed everywhere in Greater Prussia."

"President Server, these madmen have killed countless RIdgian citizens. On 2 incedents they have wiped out an entire town. That will never] happen under my reign. Ask the good Dersconi leaders about Pax Maria. They are shoot on sight. They have commited treason. If a group, Masons, Pax Maria, or otherwise, openly killed 2 entire towns, in your nation, would you not strike back? Now listen, they are no good. Masons and Pax Maria are outlawed in Cherry Ridge, and thats final. Pax Maria are outlawed everywhere in Greater Prussia."

"That is still no reason to committ Genocide. As for you question, yea I would strike back but I would've made sure it wasn't in a genocidal form. Just because they are illegal still gives you NO RIGHT to committ genocide."

"Genocide? I prefer War of Attrition, because it isn't genocide. It is enforcing the law, and protecting my citizens. Ask any Greater Prussian about the Pax Maria, who the Ridgian Masons are affiliated, and they will say they are terrorists." Antonette said as he poured himself another glass of Bailey's.

"Genocide? I prefer War of Attrition, because it isn't genocide. It is enforcing the law, and protecting my citizens. Ask any Greater Prussian about the Pax Maria, who the Ridgian Masons are affiliated, and they will say they are terrorists." Antonette said as he poured himself another glass of Bailey's.

"They maybe affiliated however, have you ever considered listening to what they have to say? They could help you make Cherry Ridge a better place."

"Indeed. Anyways, I'm just curious, but how did all of you get to where you are today? I don't just mean how you got to this office, though. I mean what did you do in life that contributed to this? I'm quite curious. Every national leader usually has an interesting story to tell."

My story is pretty boring really. The position of Shogun is simply passed down through generations. The assassin part is interesting, but we won't go there.

"They maybe affiliated however, have you ever considered listening to what they have to say? They could help you make Cherry Ridge a better place."

You have no idea of what the Pax Maria have done. They were a splinter cell for the creul intentions of the late illegitimate emperor of GP. They killed, etc..., and of late, they are still carrying out activities even in Derscon. Several have been caught trying to do a covert mission into Honimishu Castle back home. They've been caught....and slain with the standard katanas....each time.

Alexei turned to President Server.

"I abhore genocide as much as you do, Mr. Server." Alexei addressed him as "Mr." as a sign of friendship, as he didn't know his first name. "I do not condone the systematic execution of the Masons. While I do believe their practices to be wrong, Free Masonry is legal in Derscon. But I digress.

"The Pax Maria is a terrorist organization put out by the illigitimate Emperor of Greater Prussia, Andre Allistaire Liepzig. I am proud to say that my father executed the traitor personally. Anyways. The Pax Maria is an underground militant organization bent on the detruction of the Greater Prussian Empire. Over two hundred Pax Maria soldiers in Derscon have been executed. By the Greater Prussian Law Code, the Pax Maria are terrorists and people have the right to shoot a member of them on sight. I feel no remorse for those Pax Maria that have been killed, as they have chose to be traitors at their own will." He topped off his glass of root beer and turned to President Rice.

"Your record is impressive, I commend you. Also, I have no problems with your abhoration of monarchies -- I can see where you're coming from. I find democracies to be troubling and corrupt, as does the majourity of Greater Prussia -- the government and the people. After all, we have such liberal gun laws that you could buy a fully automatic assault rifle with an M203 grenade launcher at the local Wal Mart. There are three or four national-level militias that have numbers in the hundred thousands. The people at any time could overthrow the government, which is why we've lasted so long. We do not oppress the people. A nation can go far if a genuine trust between the people and the government can be established. This was done since the two thousand years of Derscon's existance, disturbed only once with the Romanov family two hundred years ago.

"Anyways, Miss -- it is miss, right? -- Rice, how do find your tea? I made it myself," he said, smiling.

OOC: w00t! 2500 posts!

Alexei turned to President Server.

"I abhore genocide as much as you do, Mr. Server." Alexei addressed him as "Mr." as a sign of friendship, as he didn't know his first name. "I do not condone the systematic execution of the Masons. While I do believe their practices to be wrong, Free Masonry is legal in Derscon. But I digress.

"The Pax Maria is a terrorist organization put out by the illigitimate Emperor of Greater Prussia, Andre Allistaire Liepzig. I am proud to say that my father executed the traitor personally. Anyways. The Pax Maria is an underground militant organization bent on the detruction of the Greater Prussian Empire. Over two hundred Pax Maria soldiers in Derscon have been executed. By the Greater Prussian Law Code, the Pax Maria are terrorists and people have the right to shoot a member of them on sight. I feel no remorse for those Pax Maria that have been killed, as they have chose to be traitors at their own will." He topped off his glass of root beer and turned to President Rice.

"I feel no remorse for terrorists myself but I prefer to get information out of them before executing them. Some of them are low level people of non-importance and they go on to lead productive lives. This happened in our own Civil War. They are not punished for being on the wrong side. The high ranking ones, we execute them after a fair trial. That is how we handle them. But that is just us. We have our own terrorist problems but they've pretty much been silent because we listen to their side and we investigate. If we find them right, we take steps to prevent it in the future. That is all I have to say. Hopefully we can work past this and come to a satisfied peace."

He topped off his glass of root beer and turned to President Rice.

"Your record is impressive, I commend you. Also, I have no problems with your abhoration of monarchies -- I can see where you're coming from. I find democracies to be troubling and corrupt, as does the majourity of Greater Prussia -- the government and the people. After all, we have such liberal gun laws that you could buy a fully automatic assault rifle with an M203 grenade launcher at the local Wal Mart. There are three or four national-level militias that have numbers in the hundred thousands. The people at any time could overthrow the government, which is why we've lasted so long. We do not oppress the people. A nation can go far if a genuine trust between the people and the government can be established. This was done since the two thousand years of Derscon's existance, disturbed only once with the Romanov family two hundred years ago.

"Anyways, Miss -- it is miss, right? -- Rice, how do find your tea? I made it myself," he said, smiling.

She smiled, "yes it is miss. Our gun laws are not strict either. The people have the right to own guns. THis has prevented some attempts to take me out as well as the government. We've worked hard to build up what we have and we aim to keep it. Hopefully we can contribute to Greater Prussia and become a full member of it. As for the tea, its delicious thank you Your Majesty."

Antonette was furious,
"You have NO idea what the Pax maria have done!" A smirk then crept along his face, though that was quickly supressed.

"ALex, may I please speak to you in the hall, privatly?"

Antonette was furious,
"You have NO idea what the Pax maria have done!" A smirk then crept along his face, though that was quickly supressed.

"ALex, may I please speak to you in the hall, privatly?"

Alexei saw the suppresses smile, and was immediately suspicious.

"If you'll excuse me." He and Antonette walked out into the hall, where the Honour Guards were standing watch in between the marble columns.

"What is it, John?"

"We need to get that fool, the head of the masons in CR< and unofficial director of Pax MAria operations in CR into this room. I know his location, and I can have him out here in no time. This will show Server what kind of man he is. His name is Thomas C. O'Reilly. Do you agree?" he said,
"A little wood alchohol in O'Reillys drink wouldnt hurt" he laughed.


As he turned to go back in, he said,

"Francis was arrested. I think they should know the truth"

"We need to get that fool, the head of the masons in CR< and unofficial director of Pax MAria operations in CR into this room. I know his location, and I can have him out here in no time. This will show Server what kind of man he is. His name is Thomas C. O'Reilly. Do you agree?" he said.
"A little wood alchohol in O'Reillys drink wouldnt hurt" he laughed.

Alexei nodded. "Okay, but we won't kill him dishonourably. Don't worry, though, you'll have your corpse."

As he turned to go back in, he said,

"Francis was arrested. I think they should know the truth."

Alexei stopped a bit, and then nodded. "I agree. Tell them." With that, they both headed back into the office.

Antonette turned to President Server immediatly after going back in the office.

"Francis didn't have private business. He was thrown in prison, a Dersconi prison, for being a mason, having connections with Pax Maria, embezzling government money and plotting Burgundian independance from Greater Prussia. Also, I am getting the Masons leader in CR, and the unofficial head of pax maria in CR, Thgomas C. O'Reilly to fly out here."

ooc- Derscon, Im taking some liberty here.

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The plane, piloted by a Ridgian Air Force Captain, flew into the Dersconi airport. In shackles, O'Reilly was walked out of the jet, and thrown onto the blacktop. Ridgian soldiers roughly picked him up, and put him in an armoured jeep. He was driven to the Kremlin, where Dersconi soldiers took him up to the office.

AS he walked into the Star Office, Antoentte turned and look him in the eye, with a look of hate on his face. O'Reilly was unschkled, and and said to President Server,

"I have heard that you stick up for my men. I thank you. You will help us greatly in our" *pause*, "cause" he said with a grin.

Antonette said,
"Shut up O'Reilly. We have business to discuss."

ooc- Derscon, Im taking some liberty here.

ic-
The plane, piloted by a Ridgian Air Force Captain, flew into the Dersconi airport. In shackles, O'Reilly was walked out of the jet, and thrown onto the blacktop. Ridgian soldiers roughly picked him up, and put him in an armoured jeep. He was driven to the Kremlin, where Dersconi soldiers took him up to the office.

AS he walked into the Star Office, Antoentte turned and look him in the eye, with a look of hate on his face. O'Reilly was unschkled, and and said to President Server,

"I have heard that you stick up for my men. I thank you. You will help us greatly in our" *pause*, "cause" he said with a grin.

Antonette said,
"Shut up O'Reilly. We have business to discuss."

"You'll get no help if you continue to assassinate government officials. I'm trying to understand what the problem is and all I"m getting is that they are masons and the otherside isn't. You better shine some light onto this or I'll kill you myself and talk to your second in command."

Czar Alexei looked up at O'Reilly.

"You know, Mr. O'Reilly, smirking and suspisiously pausing before the word 'cause' is not going to help you very much." He nodded to the lead Praetorian Guard in the room -- he was wearing gold armour and carried a gold shield instead of the navy-blue of the normal Guard -- and the Gold-clad Guard took O'Reilly and sat him down. The four Imperial Guardsmen that brought O'Reilly up here left, and two Praetorian Guards stood by the two Princes.

"Antonette here wanted you here. So, John, speak."

Antonette was furious. He had a short temper.

O'Reilly then said, with false respect,

"You Highness Emperor Antonette" he paused, "With all due respect, that pig Cardinal DeVito and your cousin, Father Antoentte deserved what they got"


Antonette snapped. He grabbed O'Reilly, and threw him to the floor. He picked him up by his shirt collar, and said to him,
"You bastard, give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now"


O'Reilly said, nervously,
"Because you don't have the balls"

Antonette threw him against the wall. He said to O'Reilly,

"I challenge you to a duel. Revolvers. Right Now."


He turned to the Czar,

"If it is ok with you of course"

Bishop Jacob shook his head. Emperor Antonette was going to get himself killed by his short temper and pistol duels weren't exactly the best way to settle scores. He hoped the Emperor Antonette did know how to shoot straight. In Jeruselem, O'Reilly would have been dead long ago.

Antonette was furious. He had a short temper.

O'Reilly then said, with false respect,

"You Highness Emperor Antonette" he paused, "With all due respect, that pig Cardinal DeVito and your cousin, Father Antoentte deserved what they got"


Antonette snapped. He grabbed O'Reilly, and threw him to the floor. He picked him up by his shirt collar, and said to him,
"You bastard, give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now"


O'Reilly said, nervously,
"Because you don't have the balls"

Antonette threw him against the wall. He said to O'Reilly,

"I challenge you to a duel. Revolvers. Right Now."


He turned to the Czar,

"If it is ok with you of course"

"Both of you relax! O'Reilly, I do want to talk to you. I need to know what your beef with the government is. Nothing will be settled by bloodshed. I think we can come to some sort of compromise that'll benefit everyone involved."

"I want to settle this like a gentleman."

O'Reilly looked nervous but said,

"I accept this challenge."

"I want to settle this like a gentleman."

O'Reilly looked nervous but said,

"I accept this challenge."

Server had enough. He stands up and ignites his lightsaber.

"Any pulls a blaster will immediately lose his gun hand. Let us talk about this like mature adults."

OOC:Can I join? Or am I too late?

"You are not acting mature, by your own description."

Antonette's imperial guards rushed in and surrounded him, their weapons drawn. They aimed them at President Server. Antonette ordered them to put them away. They did, and formed a semi-circle around him, so he could face President Server. "I have ordered my guards to lower their weapons. You should lower your weapon. Now, shall we talk? I am sick and tired of this. It isn't genocide. If you attack me for genocide, will you attack Derscon for killing Pax Maria? How about Reichskamphen? Jeruselem? Why are you targetting me? It is my soverign right to protect my people."

Shogun Kenshin (who IS still here, by the way) jumps up as well, drawing his own sword. "You will let them duel. In my nation dueling is a sacred honor, and unless I'm very mistaken, it is here as well."

"You are not acting mature, by your own description."

Antonette's imperial guards rushed in and surrounded him, their weapons drawn. They aimed them at President Server. Antonette ordered them to put them away. They did, and formed a semi-circle around him, so he could face President Server. "I have ordered my guards to lower their weapons. You should lower your weapon. Now, shall we talk? I am sick and tired of this. It isn't genocide. If you attack me for genocide, will you attack Derscon for killing Pax Maria? How about Reichskamphen? Jeruselem? Why are you targetting me? It is my soverign right to protect my people."

"It is your soveriegn right however, this isn't your soil. You have ignored my suggestions since you stepped through that door. I want to talk this out that doesn't result in bloodshed. I'm sure that there are grievences that he wants to express and now that he is here, I want to hear them. I'm sure that we can come up with something that'll benefit all sides."

He extinquished his saber and faces the guards.

Shogun Kenshin (who IS still here, by the way) jumps up as well, drawing his own sword. "You will let them duel. In my nation dueling is a sacred honor, and unless I'm very mistaken, it is here as well."

Server sighs and moves his hand and the Shogun flies up into the air and his saber clattering to the floor. "Don't threaten me young one."

"Look who's being foolish!!" Kenshin shouts, clapping his hands together. A bright glow emits from them. He forces it toward the ground where it strikes and travles towards Server. His body up to his head becomes covered in ice. "I know arts that you can only dream of, namely alchemy." He drops to the ground and picks up his katana. Slowly, he replaces it in its scabbard. He claps his hands together again, but this time places them on the tomb of ice. With a loud hiss, it melts away. "Don't threaten those you have no knowledge of."

"Look who's being foolish!!" Kenshin shouts, clapping his hands together. A bright glow emits from them. He forces it toward the ground where it strikes and travles towards Server. His body up to his head becomes covered in ice. "I know arts that you can only dream of, namely alchemy." He drops to the ground and picks up his katana. Slowly, he replaces it in its scabbard. He claps his hands together again, but this time places them on the tomb of ice. With a loud hiss, it melts away. "Don't threaten those you have no knowledge of."

"It is you who have better be careful." Server stated who wasn't effected by the ice because he used the force to prevent it from surrounding him.

"Don't talk of things you don't know, now. I may be retired from my "special" services, but I haven't lost any of my skills. There is an entirely separate layer of hell created for those addicted to the blade of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. Watch yourself, or you'll become one of the population."

"Don't talk of things you don't know, now. I may be retired from my "special" services, but I haven't lost any of my skills. There is an entirely separate layer of hell created for those addicted to the blade of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. Watch yourself, or you'll become one of the population."

"I'll become one with the force. Now let us talk about this crisis."

OOC: Cherry, you're guards could not have gotten in. No armed personell other than the Praesillei Dei and the personal weapon of foreign diplomats are allowed on the entire floor. Your guards would be in the barracks OUTSIDE THE KREMLIN GATES. Henceforth, I'm ignoring them.
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Upon the drawing of the weapons, thirty Honour Guards rushed in and surrounded the group, staffs pointed inward. The Praetorian Guard surrounded the Prince and the Czar with their shields and pointed their weapons inward at the Shogun, Server, Antonette, and O'Reilly, who were within the circle of Honour Guards. When Server flung the Shogun across the room, Alexei drew the Dragon Sword. (which, btw, can NOT be cut by a lightsabre. I already tried it. :))

"ENOUGH!" Alexei's shout was so powerful it shook the chairs that were now scattered across the room.

"Put your weapons down, ALL OF YOU! I will not have this going on in my house!" Prince John snapped his fingers and four platinum-clad guards came out. Two had Masamunes, two had Muramasas. The two with the Muramasas had Clerical Rings, which were designed to negate the possession of the swords. John had a sword -- the swinging sword that once guarded the gates to Eden. John then stepped forward.

"If any one of you makes an offensive move to another person, you will stand before the White Throne of Judgement." What he was referring to, of course, was the time after Jesus returned that all of the sinners were judged and cast into the lake of fire. In other words, he was saying that the guards would ensure everyone died. Alexei looked over the people.

"Put down your weapons. All of you have been acting like children here. Antonette, your reactions were rash and uncalled for. You must learn to control your anger. If I see something like this again, I will remove your title as king of Burgundy and take it as my own. I do not want to see you again until you have learned to control yourself. Leave. I wish not to speak with you." Four Honour Guards came up -- all were seven feet tall -- and escorted Antonette back to his room in the Kremlin. Alexei then turned to Server.

"Your drawing of your lightsabre was not necessary, and an overreaction. You tried to put out the fire by using oil. I've heard many, many great things about you. I have not seen you live up to your reputation." Alexei finally looked at the Shogun.

"Shogun Kenshin, while I am impressed as always at someone who has knowledge of the Pschycic Energy given off by the Elements, now is not the time to use it. You, also, have acted inappropriately. Guards, take O'Reilly to the dungeons."

"Guards, you are dismissed. You," he said, nodding towards the Gold-Clad Guard.

"Go check on Antonette, see if he's calmed down. If he has, bring him back up here." Alexei replaced the Dragon Sword in its spot, and sat down. He motioned everyone else to do the same.

"My apologies sir. I just get really annoyed when my suggestions get ignored." He re-disengaged his lightsaber and puts it back on his belt. "It is my hope sir, that we can come to some sort of agreement regarding this matter."

"As am I," Kenshin said, removing the scabbard from his sash and placing it on the floor. He bowed and sat down.

ooc- Derscon gave me permission to RP the guard bringing Antonette back up. Sorry about the guards.

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The Commander of the Guard walked down to Antonettes room. He knocked. Antonette allowed him in. Cardinal Hughes was calming Antonette down.

"You can come up when you are calm"

"I am calm now"

The guard led Antonette and Cardinal Hughes back up. Antonette's uniform, an Army Dress Uniform, with a crown for the insignia, was slightly wrinkled now. Cardinal Hughes wore a black clerical suit with a red trim. He wore a long red cape, and a small red skull cap. They walked into the room and Antonette said,

"I apoligise to you, Alex."

Cardinal Hughes and Emperor Antonette sat down. Antonette said,
"Thank you Alex for arresting O'Reilly. Cardinal Hughes is here to keep me calm. Now, lets discuss. Czar, I don't want a war. Please mediate this."

Bishop Jacob looked on in disbelief. World leaders acting like stupid children and drawing weapons on each other. No wonder citizens of nations sometimes want change at times of history. The Queen of Jeruselem might end up with a new title on her resume after this day as Queen of Burgundy.

A chat to the Alexei was in order after these children stopped playing with their toys.

Alexei nodded. "Good. Now that we're all here, would you like me to bring up O'Reilley?" Alexei smirked. "He'll have to be on the other side of the room from Antonette, of course, but..." his voice trailed off when his eyes wandered over to Bishop Jacob. Alexei could read his thoughts from his facial expressions. And the fact he could read his thoughts. He darted his eyes away and scanned the room again.

"Would this be okay?"

"That would be..." he smirked, "fine"

Reverend Rainley asked Jacob what was going on. Jacob shook his head "Adults acting like children. The Arch-Chancellor stopped them from killing each other. We just had a funeral, we don't need a few more do we?". Rainley understood immediately.

Alexei nodded, grinned widely, and handed Cardinal Hughes a leash.

"For Antonette. Just in case." He chuckled and nodded to the two Honour Guards.

"Get O'Reilly. Make sure he knows that one screw up and he'll lose his head." The Honour Guard grunted and left. A half hour later, he was back with O'Reilly.

"Now, shall we try this again?"

Cardinal Hughes grinned, then put the leash on the floor.

Antoentte said,
"Yes, lets try this again."

"Yes lets but if I get ignored again....."

President Rice just sat there shaking her head at the immaturity of the Heads of State that are in attendence. She leans over to her aide.

"If anyone on our staff acted like that, they'd be on the first plane ride out of the country and canned for stupidity."

"No one said that these people were smart Madam President."

Rice sighs again.

"Let us try to be civil please." She said. "I'm sure that an agreement can be reached as long as both sides put away the threats. This is a time of compromise, not a time for threats."

"President Server, you do not run my country" snapped Cardinal Hughes, "Emperor John Antonette does. When I was in my room watching the news, a mjority of Ridigian citizens agree with John Antonette's policys.Why? They don't want to harmed. He has even less reason to listen to you now."

Antonette said,
"I couldn't have said it better. I won't draw my weapon again, unless I am permitted to duel O'Reilly. President Server, are you aware that O'Reilly can be arrested for murder anytime now?"

Alexei shook his head in disbelief. "Server, Antonette, don't start anything." The doors opened and O'Reilly entered the room. Alexei motioned to the guards.

"Put him over there." The two Honour Guards placed him in a chair opposite Antonette, and Alexei turned to Hughes.

"Keep that leash handy." Alexei smirked and turned to the Honour Guard. "Take this." He tossed him a taser set at 600K volts. He stared at O'reilly.

"Don't do anything stupid, or he'll fry your balls off." He turned to Antonette.

"Again, you wanted him here, you start the talking."

Antonette said, "It was President Servers idea, but I will start anyway" he glared at President Server.

"O'Reilly, why do you defy the government? Why do you kill my citizens?"

"To bring down you"

"I want the masons out. If you leave now, you can go to any country you please, no charges. This is only if you cease operations."

"I want to stay in Cherry Ridge"

"Would you rather be deported to Jeruselem or executed in Cherry Ridge" Antonette said with a smirk.

"Neither"


Antonette turned to President Server and Czar Alexei,
"See what he does?"

Antonette said, "It was President Servers idea, but I will start anyway" he glared at President Server.

"O'Reilly, why do you defy the government? Why do you kill my citizens?"

"To bring down you"

"I want the masons out. If you leave now, you can go to any country you please, no charges. This is only if you cease operations."

"I want to stay in Cherry Ridge"

"Would you rather be deported to Jeruselem or executed in Cherry Ridge" Antonette said with a smirk.

"Neither"


Antonette turned to President Server and Czar Alexei,
"See what he does?"

"Yes I do. I also see your threatening tone. Nothing will be solved by that tone of voice."

He turned to O'Reilly. "What is it that you have against the Cherry Ridge Government?"

"What every mason has against the Catholic Church and its followers." replied O'Reilly.

"What every mason has against the Catholic Church and its followers." replied O'Reilly.

"Dude, even I don't like the Catholic Church but I don't go around blowing them up." Server replied. "So why don't we see if we can come to some sort of compromise that doesn't result in the total annilation of your people."

Before Antonette could even say a word, Cardinal Hughes said,
"No wonder John (Antonette) ignores your suggestions! I know some in Greater Prussia are anti-Catholic, but they don't go around drawing weapons on my leader! Total annihalation of his people? What about the Ridgian people? The 94% Catholic population? Do you care about them? No, you dont. You just want your way."

Before Antonette could even say a word, Cardinal Hughes said,
"No wonder John (Antonette) ignores your suggestions! I know some in Greater Prussia are anti-Catholic, but they don't go around drawing weapons on my leader! Total annihalation of his people? What about the Ridgian people? The 94% Catholic population? Do you care about them? No, you dont. You just want your way."

"Don't tell me what I care about and what I don't care about. If your leader was any type of leader, he would listen to what I had to say. Its called diplomacy. I care about the majority as well as the minority. However, what you have is basically the tyrant majority ignoring the minority. No wonder someone is trying to take down the government. I would too if I lived in that type of Society. Ever thought about listening to them for a change? See what they would like? No I didn't think you did. In my country, all minorities have a voice and our parliment takes what they say seriously. They have many good ideas and we've implemented most of them too. As for drawing my weapon, I've already apologized for it. Now, let us talk about what is plaguing Cherry Ridge in a mature manner."

President Rice shook her head at the disgraceful display unfolding infront of her.

"People please settle down. I can tell the tensions are running high here. I don't want this to turn into a religious debate. God doesn't care just as long as you believe in Him be it Allah, Yaway(sp?), God, and whatever else He goes by."

President Rice shook her head at the disgraceful display unfolding infront of her.

"People please settle down. I can tell the tensions are running high here. I don't want this to turn into a religious debate. God doesn't care just as long as you believe in Him be it Allah, Yaway(sp?), God, and whatever else He goes by."

Alexei shook his head. "If it were that simple, there would be a one world religion. it isn't that simple, and God does care. But as you said, let us not turn this into a religious debate." Alexei stared down Cardinal Hughes. One thing Alexei inherited from his father was his ability to intimidate people by glaring. One of these methods was making his eyes glow red. The late Cardinal DeVito could attest to this, had he still been around.

"Cardinal Hughes, lower your voice. Server is trying to make a point here, but you're not letting him. He did not draw his weapon because you were Catholic, he drew his weapon because you were drawing yours. The Jedi's concern is only to keep the peace. Sometimes in order to do this you must eliminate or intimidate those that do not wish for peace, which is what he was going to do. Also, Antonette drew first. Anyways, let us not touch the past five minutes."

"Shall we get on with the talks then and come to a suitable agreement?"

Emperor Antonette said,
"How can you say I don't recognize minorities? I was the one who legalised other religions."

"The only thing that is apparent to me is that O'Reilly is a man who once he tasted blood, he could not stop drinking it. He is like I once was, that he is. There will be few things that will convince him to lay down his arms and rejoin the peaceful world. And the one thing that will is seeing a larger say in CR's government. I hate to say it, but it is the only way. That it is." Shogun Kenshin said, calmly, yet seriously.

"The only thing that is apparent to me is that O'Reilly is a man who once he tasted blood, he could not stop drinking it. He is like I once was, that he is. There will be few things that will convince him to lay down his arms and rejoin the peaceful world. And the one thing that will is seeing a larger say in CR's government. I hate to say it, but it is the only way. That it is." Shogun Kenshin said, calmly, yet seriously.

"I agree with Pschycotic Pschycos."

He turns to Cherry Ridge. "You may have recognized them but apparently, you don't seem to listen to the very small minority that don't like the catholic faith running the country. Religion should have no place in politics. My nation doesn't have an official religion. We have FULL freedom of religion. We recognize all of their major holidays and allow them to celebrate their minor ones."

"Religion has no place in government? In Greater Prussia it does, protestant or Catholic. In fact, in Reichskamphen, Catholicism is banned. In Cherry Ridge, Masonry is banned because it is a secret society."

"Religion has no place in government? In Greater Prussia it does, protestant or Catholic. In fact, in Reichskamphen, Catholicism is banned. In Cherry Ridge, Masonry is banned because it is a secret society."

"I'm sure that President Rice will agree that politics and religion don't mix. Your current situation seems to bear that out. As for the masonry being a secret society, we have secret societies in my country too but I leave them alone and they leave me alone. However, if you piss someone off, they'll come after you. I have learn this lesson myself and I have applied those lessons."

"Greater Prussia is a Christian region. In Derscon, only Christians can be citizens. In Reichskamphen, Catholicism is outlawed. In many other GP nations, they mix. Look at Jeruselems delegation. A bishop, and a minister. Formal Dances is actually in the minority when it comes to government types and religions mixing. Most nations in GP are monarchies, to some degree or another, and most have religion mix."

"So you don't approve of religious mixture in government? No wonder the masonry want you gone."

He turned back to O'Reilly. "If Cherry Ridge gave you full rights as stated under international law, would you cease your attacks against the government?"

Actually, Pschycotic Pschycos' government has no ties with any religion, though christianity, protestantism to be exact, is the overwhelming majority.

"So you worked out what politics is really about, Rainley?" the Bishop asked the Reverend. "Grubby dirty blood-soaked business" Rainley sighed.

"Exactly, and it doesn't matter who you deal with. It's all same, but exciting all the same! I'll protect you when I become Patriarch, but the Catholic Church does not forgive treason so no secret business behind my back. You're a good man. Just don't annoy Bishop John, please." the Bishop smiled and got the Reverend another drink.

"Thanks, today I have learned a lot about Protestants and Catholics. They aren't really that different. I really hope some of my other Protestant Ministers worked that out by now. We are still of the same cloth, just a different colour. As for Bishop John, he's scary." he was reassured.

"Former Inquisitor, they are always a little scary. He's a Warrior Priest type. Say how is the credit card?" Bishop Jacob laughed.

"The wife loves the shops here ... bad news for my travel budget" Rainley pondered.

"You heard me wrong. Catholicism is the official religion. I just allow others as well."


O'Reilly said,
"On the government, yes, but I would continue every masons duty."




ooc- Catholicism in Cherry Ridge is like the Anglican Church in England today, with a slightly greater word in matters. The government follows its teachings.

"You heard me wrong. Catholicism is the official religion. I just allow others as well."


O'Reilly said,
"On the government, yes, but I would continue every masons duty."

"Let me ask you this! What do you have against the government and the people?"

O'Reilly responded,
"I have already answered this question. The Catholic Church is evil. They are Catholic."

O'Reilly responded,
"I have already answered this question. The Catholic Church is evil. They are Catholic."

"And I'm methodist by birth. Now that we have that out of the way, what will it take for you to stop blowing up civilian and government targets? That is short of destroying the Catholic Faith."

Alexei turned to Server.

"I've made my decision on O'Reilly. You will get nowhere with him. He is too deeply rooted in his beliefs and wish of the total destruction of the Catholic Church to compromise. I know people like this. You cannot compromise with these types of people. I don't mean Masons, I mean people that are that deeply rooted in their beliefs that it would take an act of God to move them. But, continue as you will."

Alexei turned to Server.

"I've made my decision on O'Reilly. You will get nowhere with him. He is too deeply rooted in his beliefs and wish of the total destruction of the Catholic Church to compromise. I know people like this. You cannot compromise with these types of people. I don't mean Masons, I mean people that are that deeply rooted in their beliefs that it would take an act of God to move them. But, continue as you will."

"You could be right and you could be wrong. Frankly, I'm hoping against hope. However, if he doesn't cooperate, I know a few masons in my country that won't mind getting in a few licks against their fellow masonry."

He turns back to O'Reilly. "These are also trained assassins. Two of which are my personal snipers. If I so order, they will take out the leadership, infiltrate your organization and everyone of you will spend the rest of your lives in jail. They'll have no qualms in doing so either. Frankly, I'm hoping that your a reasonable person. Don't make me think otherwise."

Alexei smirked.

"There you are wrong, Mr. President. O'Reilly will most definitely be executed publically for crimes against the Prussian Crown and heresy, if he refuses to cooperate." What Alexei failed to mention was that this was going to happen regardless.

"I'm pretty positive you'll execute him wether or not he does so its not in his interest to cooperate because he has nothing to gain if he does cooperate. Its not hard to read. I can see it on his face. That is why he is being difficult."

"I'm pretty positive you'll execute him wether or not he does so its not in his interest to cooperate because he has nothing to gain if he does cooperate. Its not hard to read. I can see it on his face. That is why he is being difficult."

Alexei nodded. "That is true. He knows that no one has ever gotten away with treason. O'reilly will die, there is no doubt about this. I've written out my order execution already." He handed the document to President Server.

By order of Czar Alexei Alexandrovch Andropov, Divine Monarch of The Protestant Prussian Czardom Derscon and Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia, hereby condemn John O'Reilly to death for crimes against the Crown, conspiracy of rebellion, and heresy.

--Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov IV

He took it back from Server and put it on his desk, which he was sitting behind. Normally, he sits in front of the desk with his guests, but A) He was still getting used to the chair and B) there was a criminal in the room.

Alexei nodded. "That is true. He knows that no one has ever gotten away with treason. O'reilly will die, there is no doubt about this. I've written out my order execution already." He handed the document to President Server.



He took it back from Server and put it on his desk, which he was sitting behind. Normally, he sits in front of the desk with his guests, but A) He was still getting used to the chair and B) there was a criminal in the room.

"Nobody is perfect and I'm not surprised either. It was to easy to figure out and he knows it too."

He turns to O'Reilly. "Look! You and I both know what is going to happen. However, if you cooperate, I'll see what I can do to protect your people but you have to lay off the bombings of Civilian and government installations. If you don't, it isn't Cherry Ridge your organization will have to deal with but my organization will take you out. It'll be cleaner than how Cherry Ridge will do it but you and your people will not like it either way. If you do cooperate, my forces can be used to defend you and your people. Isn't tolerance better than warfare?"

Alexei looked up at O'Reilly. "So, O'reilly. You now have your suspicionns confirmed -- you will die. Now, you have a choice. If you choose not to cooperate, you will die an excruciatingly painful death, one that will trump what you will suffer for eternety in the depths of hell. Also, everyone we find that answered to you will suffer the same fate. As an added bonus, every single mason in Cherry Ridge will die.

"If you choose to cooperate, everyone we root out by your help will be spared what you would face, and will die a quick and painless death. Your death and your militant followers' death are inevitable, but the other masons in Cherry Ridge and in Greater Prussia can be spared.

"Your choice. If you have any sort of thing remotly related to a concience, the choice is obvious."

O'Reilly replied,
"My fate is the same. I will be rewarded by the great architect"

Emperor Antonette turned to President Server,
"Your organization will not be allowed in my nation, as you have threatened my people."

O'Reilly replied,
"My fate is the same. I will be rewarded by the great architect"

"However, I'm sure that the Great Architect will make sure you burn in hell because that is exactly where you and your people are going. You have a way to redeem yourself and I advise you take it. Cease all of your attacks and I will see what I can do for your people."

Emperor Antonette turned to President Server,
"Your organization will not be allowed in my nation, as you have threatened my people."

"How do you know that they're not already there waiting for orders to take them out. And HOW THE HELL DID I THREATEN YOUR PEOPLE?"

O'Reilly replied,
"My fate is the same. I will be rewarded by the great architect.

"No," Alexei retorted with a bitter coldness in his voice. "You, along with your followers, will burn in hell for your ignorance. Guards, take him to the dungeons. He will be executed at sunset tomorrow. Antonette.

"Yes?"

"Round up every single Mason in Cherry Ridge. Imprison or execute them." Alexei turned back to O'Reilly.

"You have one last chance. In your ignorance, do you want your entire organization to crumble before you as you are too stupid to realize the consequences? Your entire power base will be eliminated, your name wiped from the history books. You will be an unperson -- you never existed, along with your entire society. You will not be remembered, as there is nothing to remember you by. You never existed. Everything you and your ancestors worked for will vanish because of your ignorance." Alexei's eyes glew red.

"You have one last chance. I will not offer another. You may turn them in, or you will stand before the White Throne of Judgement, and cast in to the lake of fire and sulfer, tormented for eternity by satan and his demons.

"What will it be?"

"I guess no one is going to listen to any reasoning here. I guess I'm done. Unless someone here stands up for peace instead of tyranny."

O' Reilly just turned away.

Antonette said,
"They will be in prison by tomorrow."

Antonette called the agency in charge of getting "them" and ordered it done.

"President Server is right. We do want peace and NOT tyranny. Arresting someone for having differing opinions isn't right. I suggest that cooler heads should prevail. Nothing is going to be settled with all this hatred. That is why nothing is being accomplished here. Everyone is prejudice. Apparently Server and I are the only non-prejudice ones here. Yes, I don't agree with most of their attacks but if the Cherry Ridge Government just listens to them for a minute, it might make things go smoother. We need a liason between both sides and see if we can't come to some sort of common ground."

Server whispered something to Sheridan and Sheridan walked out of the room to carry out the President's order.

Antonette said,
"Cardinal, go back and oversee the execution personally."

"If thats ok with you Alexei"


Antonette then turned to President Rice,
"Life isn't fair. I'm sorry, but there is no other way to get threw to you. I am a monarch, by God's own grace. Masons are terrorists, even worse than them actually, and I won't let them hurt anymore Ridgians. I have a duty to protect my people."

ooc- Derscon, if you say yes, just say he was sent back.

Antonette said,
"Cardinal, go back and oversee the execution personally."

"If thats ok with you Alexei"


Antonette then turned to President Rice,
"Life isn't fair. I'm sorry, but there is no other way to get threw to you. I am a monarch, by God's own grace. Masons are terrorists, even worse than them actually, and I won't let them hurt anymore Ridgians. I have a duty to protect my people."

ooc- Derscon, if you say yes, just say he was sent back.

"Don't insult me Antonette. I know full well what a monarchy is. After all, I fought to remove it from my country and now my country is freer because of it. If you have a problem with it, I suggest you take it up with someone who cares. As for protecting your people, maybe it isn't them that needs protection." She turns to her aide. "Notify our diplomatic staff in Cherry Ridge to leave immediately and tell the Cherry Ridge Delegation that they are Persona non Grata!"

"Now Antonette. Let us see who has the courage to do something stupid. You go after the Masons, Congress will come after you. We don't like mass murder even if they are terrorists. Sometimes I can see why they go after your government. You deserve it. Your attitude sucks and your lack of morals is frightening. If you don't cease this action of mass murder and arrest, you'll have to deal with me."

OOC: I have homework. Don't do anything before I can respond please.

"Don't insult me Antonette. I know full well what a monarchy is. After all, I fought to remove it from my country and now my country is freer because of it. If you have a problem with it, I suggest you take it up with someone who cares. As for protecting your people, maybe it isn't them that needs protection." She turns to her aide. "Notify our diplomatic staff in Cherry Ridge to leave immediately and tell the Cherry Ridge Delegation that they are Persona non Grata!"

"Now Antonette. Let us see who has the courage to do something stupid. You go after the Masons, Congress will come after you. We don't like mass murder even if they are terrorists. Sometimes I can see why they go after your government. You deserve it. Your attitude sucks and your lack of morals is frightening. If you don't cease this action of mass murder and arrest, you'll have to deal with me."

OOC: I have homework. Don't do anything before I can respond please.

Server just raises his eyebrow slightly at the change in tone of President Rice. "You'll have Corneliu's full support Ms. Rice. If you need anything, let us know."

Alexei saw Server whisper to Sheridan, and when Sheridan got up and left, he pressed a button under the desk and a TV came up with security feed from inside the Imperial Hall. He triggered the laser system and Sheridan's person was to be shadowed from the moment he left the Imperial Hall. Alexei didn't want anything in Greater Prussia going on without his knowledge and approval, and if Sheridan does something stupid, Alexei wanted to make sure there'd be someone around to ensure nothing else happened.

After that ten second clip was done, he looked back up, holding a bottle of Napoleon Premier, to cover up what he was doing. He filled a glass and put it on the table.

"Anyone want some?" Regardless, he continued as Hughes was escorted out of the room to the plane by a security detail of four Honour Guards. They would dissapate after reaching the plane, in which case the Burgundain Guards that came with Hughes would take over.

As President Rice and Antonette went back and forth, Alexei's mind was racing.

This is not what I wanted to get out of this meeting. Cherry Ridge, a loyal ally of the Greater Prussian Empire, which I am not only a part of but am second in command of, is about to fight Corneliu, the nation my grandfather took under his wing and then let fly, and has been Derscon's closest ally since. Alexei was trying hard to conceal his emotion, but he figured it was actually better to show his concern on his face, so he stopped hiding it.
This would be a useless war, one that could be solved. Neither party wants to give anything, and the third party is being ignored. He thought a bit harder.

Is peace even achievable? How can you come to terms with an organization bent on your total destruction? You can't. These types of people will not rest or collaberate until their goal is accomplished. Just like the Muslim terrorists that failed to take down the West so long ago. These people can't be negotiated with. He narrowed his eyes and took a sip of his drink.

Then again, neither can we. Everyone here is being stubborn, and then blinded by a superiority complex. Then again, I am partially at fault. The execution idea was only ment to be a provocation. I don't want innocents to die, but it didn't work. If I recall it, it will be a sign of weakness, and O'Reilly will want this, as he will have a better chance at an upper hand. If you let the enemy have the upper hand, he'll become harder to negotiate with. Then again, an enemy with no hope will not negotiate, as he has nothing to gain.

These people are different, though. They don't care WHAT hand they have. Every dead Catholic is a victory, every capitulation is a victory. They can't lose, as they have nothing TO lose. There is only one option -- annihilation. He grimaced to himself when he thought of it.

Is there any other? I don't like it. I don't want to be responsible for that many deaths -- possibly of innocents. But is there another way? He took another sip of the wine.

If there is, I fail to see it.

Sheridan left the Palace and headed for the embassy. Once he entered the Embassy, he made sure that once he entered that any prying eyes weren't spying on him. He activated the best security mechinisms that were built into the Embassy and went to the communications office.

He entered and type out a coded transmission and had it beamed to the Presidential Cruiser. Upon receiving it, it was beamed back down on a different encryption key to the diplomatic staff to prepare.

Back in the Star Office, President Server stared at Antonette. "There are better ways to deal with people you don't like than arrest and death. My advice to you is to explore them before doing something that your nation will regret doing. My threat is very real and I will act on my threat. Move against the Masons and suffer the consequences of your actions."

"I warn you, if any hostile actions are taken against Derscon, you shall feel the full wrath of Pschycotic Pschycos."

Antonette just leaned back and said (to Ms. Rice),
"My people fully support me. They are monarchists. It is their culture. I am not a dictator, and I didn't inherit this position. Cardinal DeVito was a priest, so he didn't have children, obviously. His closet relatives were killed by the masons. His closet relative left alive is his cousin, Count John Williams, wished to remain Attorney General. I also am not an aristocrat. My occupation is that of a correction officer. I reached the rank of Cheif of Department. My Department was the New York City* Department of Correction. I was noticed by being good at my job. I overthrew Francis's dictatorship. We both overthrew tyrants. One thing in common. I don't want war. I am not a tyrant. My people support me. That is the bottomline."




*New York City is my capital.

Alexei looked at President Rice in the eye, but it was a calm, relaxed, yet worried look, not the usual intimidating glare Alexei uses.

"President Rice, I believe you have succumbed to the democracy propoganda. Monarchies are not evil. The select few that are are exploited by people and it is seen to make it look like all monarchies are oppressive regimes. I have some of the most liberal civil rights in the Greater Prussian Empire -- how do you call that oppressive? Granted, all political athourity in my nation rests with me, but it's worked for over two thousand years, minus the fifteen in the Romanov Catholic family. I'd say that's pretty good, wouldn't you? After all, if the people are happy, why change? Democracy is corrupted too easily. Granted, so is a monarchy, but that's the reason we only allow the devout Christians in office -- so God keeps them in check." He sighed, and shook his head at Server and Antonette.

"President Server, would you be willing to jepordize our alliance -- nay it is more than that. MY great grandfather, Czar Rekjyavich Ivan Andropov II, took your nation under his wing. Our two nations have been near brothers since existance. Would you be willing to jepordize this over Antonette's supposed ignorance?

"Regardless of how close we may be, I am Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia. I have not only the moral obligation to defend Cherry Ridge, but it is my GOD-GIVEN DUTY to defend Greater Prussia and her nations at all costs. If you attack, I will have no other choice but to order the combined force of Greater Prussia on you.

"But," Alexei said, turning to Antonette. "Now that O'reilly's gone, I can say this. Do not execute the Masons, that was a scare tactic. Unfortunately, it failed. I do not care if you imprison them, but don't execute them. Also, allow the Masons a chance to leave your nation before going after them. Not only does it look better, but it gives a peaceful chance for you to get rid of the Masons. Frankly, I see no problem with minimal bloodshed.

"They will stay in prison. They have the option of going to Jeruselem though." he said with a grin on his face, that only the Jeruselem delegates and Alexei could see.

"Thank You Alexei, for saying that."

"No Alexei, I don't want to jeoprodize anything. However, I do have a thing against murder."

He turned to Cherry Ridge. "I think letting them leave is a good thing. Smart move."

Antonette just leaned back and said (to Ms. Rice),
"My people fully support me. They are monarchists. It is their culture. I am not a dictator, and I didn't inherit this position. Cardinal DeVito was a priest, so he didn't have children, obviously. His closet relatives were killed by the masons. His closet relative left alive is his cousin, Count John Williams, wished to remain Attorney General. I also am not an aristocrat. My occupation is that of a correction officer. I reached the rank of Cheif of Department. My Department was the New York City* Department of Correction. I was noticed by being good at my job. I overthrew Francis's dictatorship. We both overthrew tyrants. One thing in common. I don't want war. I am not a tyrant. My people support me. That is the bottomline."




*New York City is my capital.

"I guess not everyone in your nation supports you Antonette. You'll have to take that for granted. They may say the support however, it could be an entirely different story. The monarch that we tossed out had the support of the people too but when we brought to light the corruption of the monarchy, that changed. Things aren't always what they appear to be."

Antonette looked sternly at Ms. Rice,
"How do you know that your people don't hate democracy?"

Antonette looked sternly at Ms. Rice,
"How do you know that your people don't hate democracy?"

"Some don't. We've had a slight terrorism problem that was settled when the ring leaders were arrested. Two of those were executed and the others had various prison terms. However, we do know that that majority of the people do love democracy."

"Executed? And yet you are critical of me."

"The two people executed had a completely fair trial. It was even done by jury. I can provide you with transcripts of the case if you want proof. The DA in the case didn't think that he'll get a sentencing of death for these two people. When sentenced, they launched an appeal that went all the way to the FDSC. The decision was 4-3 to uphold the Death Penalty."

"President Rice, you seem to be implying that monarchist governments have corrupt judicial systems. Please correct me if I'm wrong, though. Your impression I can tell is that all monarchies are bad, and this is absolutely not true."

"Who is to say what is fair and what isn't?"

"Antonette, I can provide you with anything regarding that case including press clippings. Believe me when I say that I wasn't sure they would be found guilty. I can assure you that everything was done by the book and fair."

She turns to Alexei, "That isn't my intentions but it is a known fact that monarcies have more corruption than a democracy. Sometimes, its hard though to accept that some aren't when all you really have to go by is your own experiences with a monarch."

Antonette looked sternly at President Rice,
"I don't care what the press, your people, or you say is fair. Who is to decide what is fair?"

He then continued,
"Democracies are more corrupt than traitional monarchies. Rigged voting, bribery to get positions, political machines. How are monarchies corrupt?"

"Don't you both think that this is a pointless debate? I consider it a pointless debate."

Antonette looked sternly at President Rice,
"I don't care what the press, your people, or you say is fair. Who is to decide what is fair?"

He then continued,
"Democracies are more corrupt than traitional monarchies. Rigged voting, bribery to get positions, political machines. How are monarchies corrupt?"

"Good question. Do you have an answer?

As for democracies, I won't deny that some democracies do rig their elections. Most if not all of them are totalitarian democracies. We had free and open elections in my country. As for bribary, some of that does go on but when it gets exposed, the people involved get punished. I know of a few people in my own government that were sent to jail for bribary. I said good ridence when they were hauled out. I don't tolerate it and neither do the people."

She turns to Server. "I do think that it is a pointless debate considering Antonette obviously never had a political science class nor has done any research into different government styles as well as their pros and cons."

"My question on 'Who is to decide what is fair' can't be answered."

"It can only be answered by those that we represent."

"What us fair to some isn't fair to others." Antonette said.

"Enough of this please. I'm getting a headache. Just agree to disagree and lets move on to something more important."

"I agree. The matter is finished. No one will budge. Now, what else shall we discuss."

"Anyway people of Greater Prussia can assist us with going into space?"

Indeed we can. As a matter of fact, we are in the process of beefing up our fleet. We have a lunar base that is in often use, several space platforms, and roughly 50 battleships and mobile assault carriers operating as we speak. After hitting the one billion people mark, space became rare, so a series of PLANTs, or production colonies, free floating at some of the Lagrange points were built to house them. We have hourly shuttles leaving for them, nearly 30 PLANTs by now. Granted, we're only in near-earth orbit, but we don't need to go much further. So this is about the extent that I can help you. Derscon has longer range equipment. If you need anything of near-earth orbit, let me know, and I'll help you.

"President Rice, if you require some starting equipment to kick start your space programme, Jeruselem can help. For a while, we have been decommisioning our Jericho III ICBM's which are being replaced by the Jericho IV or what others called the Armageddon Pointy Stick. They usually get turned into launch rockets for our space programme, but we have some in surplus. We are happy to assist your programme with these missiles as long as they are used with the parameters of our Extraterrestrial Assistance Programmes. We can provide these at a healthy discount. You can place medium-sized satellites into space with these rockets. Incidentally they are called Babel II." Bishop Jacob decided to join in the conversation finally.

"I"m sure the we can assist you as well President Rice. It'll also help strengthen our diplomatic ties."

"Cherry Ridge doesn't have any space presense. We prefer to stay on earth. The exception is a few sattelites for watching enemy nations during war, and for missle defense. We really don't have any desire for a major space presense."

Alexei nodded. "I have every intention on moving into space. As Jeruselem can vouch for me, when you have over three billion people, it gets crowded. Currently, my Space Defence Platforms -- space stations designed to eliminate enemy satellites and fire upon enemy stratiegic targets -- are about to be mounted with MAC-21 antistarcraft artillery weapons. It will take massive power plants, though, and I don't think the fusion reactors on board will cut it. I'll need antimatter, probably, and I don't have the tech to stabilize it. We're currently working with Allanea, but if some of you can help out, that would rock."

"We'll be able to help any nation that wants to go into space or to defend itself from space attacks."

We do have a more effective means of launching equipment, even whole ships, into space. Our mass driver (patent pending) is just a giant electromagnetic railgun for cargo purposes. Sure the tree-huggers didn't like the five nuclear powerplants we had to build, but it's damn effective. If anyone wants to use it, let me know. For you the charge is free.

We do have a more effective means of launching equipment, even whole ships, into space. Our mass driver (patent pending) is just a giant electromagnetic railgun for cargo purposes. Sure the tree-huggers didn't like the five nuclear powerplants we had to build, but it's damn effective. If anyone wants to use it, let me know. For you the charge is free.

"This sounds like a waste of energy to me when repulsar lift technology is much better and safer to use."

"This sounds like a waste of energy to me when repulsar lift technology is much better and safer to use."

We found that you needed five power plants when we tried with only the existing power grid. The whole nation was without power for two months. Not only that, but the main cannon of the original LIBRA laser artilliry platform was halfway up. Let's just say that our current space forces could see the explosion.

"This sounds like a waste of energy to me when repulsar lift technology is much better and safer to use."

Alexei smiled. "Repulsar lift? You'll have to explain. I usually use either old ICBMs or shuttles. If it is as good as you say, I may want it!"

Alexei smiled. "Repulsar lift? You'll have to explain. I usually use either old ICBMs or shuttles. If it is as good as you say, I may want it!"

"It lifts you up off the ground without the use of external energy. It also slows you down as you descend back to the ground. I'm not 100% sure on how it works. I'm not an engineer but I can send word back to our engineers to fax it over to you."

"It lifts you up off the ground without the use of external energy. It also slows you down as you descend back to the ground. I'm not 100% sure on how it works. I'm not an engineer but I can send word back to our engineers to fax it over to you."

Alexei nodded. "That's good. I'd love the stats on that, and maybe the tech. I'd like to build some myself."

Alexei nodded. "That's good. I'd love the stats on that, and maybe the tech. I'd like to build some myself."

"It does make planetary landings easier. It also lowers costs to send something to another planet. You don't have to worry about nuclear meltdown at your launching facilities nor having to rely on old missiles to send things up into orbit. We do use that type for satellites but for people, we use shuttles to ferry people. I will have the specs sent to you as soon as I get back to the embassy."

"It does make planetary landings easier. It also lowers costs to send something to another planet. You don't have to worry about nuclear meltdown at your launching facilities nor having to rely on old missiles to send things up into orbit. We do use that type for satellites but for people, we use shuttles to ferry people. I will have the specs sent to you as soon as I get back to the embassy."

Alexei nodded. "Thank you."

Alexei nodded. "Thank you."

"No problem son. Infact I will give that technology to anyone that wants it. Of course, since I don't know some of you as well as I do Alexi, you will have to pay a small price. However I won't make it to high for you all."

"No problem son. Infact I will give that technology to anyone that wants it. Of course, since I don't know some of you as well as I do Alexi, you will have to pay a small price. However I won't make it to high for you all."

Alexei grinned. "Well, I'm glad I don't have to foot the cost. Most of the installation will come from the Prussian treasury. I'll have to talk to Emperor Cav about that. Unless he appointed someone for the task."

Alexei grinned. "Well, I'm glad I don't have to foot the cost. Most of the installation will come from the Prussian treasury. I'll have to talk to Emperor Cav about that. Unless he appointed someone for the task."

"Whichever. As long as the rest of the nations pay us, I don't care who I deal with."

"Whichever. As long as the rest of the nations pay us, I don't care who I deal with."

Alexei grinned. "Greedy little bastard, aren't you?"

Alexei grinned. "Greedy little bastard, aren't you?"

"Greedy? Somewhat but I just don't like cheapskates. We don't get paid we will come for our payments. We don't like people that jip us."

"No one does" remarked Antonette.

Alexei raised an eyebrow in disbelief. "I do hope you realized that was an attempt at humour." He took a sip of root beer and started choking.

"Jes--HACK--Chri---HACK---" He keeled over and spit the root beer out into the trash can behind his desk. He sat back up, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, hacked once, and sighed. He shook his head and chuckled.

"Wrong pipe." He shrugged. "At least it wasn't something solid, though, like a pretzel."

"Humor or not it is what we do. And don't drink that root beer to fast. It isn't healthy."

"Humor or not it is what we do. And don't drink that root beer to fast. It isn't healthy."

Alexei just stared with a humourous annoyed stare and a blank face. He picked up another root beer can, shook it profusely, aimed the top at President Server, and put his finger on the tab. He smirked.

"Don't make me."

Alexei just stared with a humourous annoyed stare and a blank face. He picked up another root beer can, shook it profusely, aimed the top at President Server, and put his finger on the tab. He smirked.

"Don't make me."

"Try it and I'll just deflect it back to you." Server stated blandly.

Alexei held his smirk as his eyes glew red and a surge of energy came around him.

"Then we'd be playing a game of pinball." He let the shield down, tapped the can top, and opened it without incident. He poured it in his glass, raising the can until it was three feet off the desk, the fountain of root beer falling into the glass without a drop splattering onto the desk. He crushed the can and tossed it in the trash can for two.

"So, anything else to discuss, or shall I challenge you all at the range or in a game of pool or cards?

Antonette said with a smirk,
"At least its not alchohol he's wasting."

"I think our discussion can end." said Antonette.

Alexei held his smirk as his eyes glew red and a surge of energy came around him.

"Then we'd be playing a game of pinball." He let the shield down, tapped the can top, and opened it without incident. He poured it in his glass, raising the can until it was three feet off the desk, the fountain of root beer falling into the glass without a drop splattering onto the desk. He crushed the can and tossed it in the trash can for two.

"So, anything else to discuss, or shall I challenge you all at the range or in a game of pool or cards?

"I'll take the pool Challenge but I will break first."

He turned to Antonette: "So very true."

Antonette said with a smirk,
"At least its not alchohol he's wasting."

Alexei recoiled and gasped in fake shock.

"Wasting? I am appalled! This root beer is better than a lot of the alchohol I have here, thank you! Granted, I'd rather have Birch, but what the heck."

"Or we can have a meeting with Francis on the firing range." he said, half-jokingly.

"Or we can have a meeting with Francis on the firing range." he said, half-jokingly.

Alexei chuckled. "No, he'll have a more symbolic death than that. A public one, I might add. Anyways, shall we go to the lounge?"

Bishop Jacob looked on as it seemed everyone was being affected by the potent alchohol on offer at the meeting. His mobile rang and he picked it up "Bishop Jacob of Jerusalem speaking. Oh, uncle what's up?"

It was his uncle, the Patriach of Jerusalem "I got some bad news. You'll have to work harder from now on, alot harder".

"Oh? We run out of Bishops or something" Jacob asked.

"Close, you're going to be an Arch-Bishop. I got final notification from the Papal authorities. That's the good news. John will be one too ..." this uncle answered.

"Thanks, I wasn't expecting this" he was surprised and hung up.

Reverend Rainley looked at him "Arch-Bishop, eh? How about a small celebration. I guess I'm stuck being a Reverend for life.".

"Congradulations, Jacob." said Antonette.

Antonette then turned to Alexei,
"I guess we can go now. Can I I duel Francis publically?" he asked, motioning to his Rapier.

"Congradulations, Jacob." said Antonette.

Antonette then turned to Alexei,
"I guess we can go now. Can I I duel Francis publically?" he asked, motioning to his Rapier.

"Thanks Antonette, but it does mean as my uncle said more hard work. Don't hurt yourself, Francis is a pretty good swordwan himself" he replied.

"But his sword wasn't crafted by St. Michael."

"Congradulations, Jacob." said Antonette.

Antonette then turned to Alexei,
"I guess we can go now. Can I I duel Francis publically?" he asked, motioning to his Rapier.

Alexei shrugged. "Probably a nicer death than he'd get at my hands. Sure. Tomorrow at sunrise, Kremlin Square."

"But his sword wasn't crafted by St. Michael."

Jacob smiled "It's not the weapon who kills in the end, it's the down to the user of the weapon and how it's used. I do trust God will provide for your victory". He then gave the Antonette, King of Burgundy, a Papal blessing.

Antonette thanked Bishop Jacob.

He then turned to Alexei,
"I want it broadcast all over the Greater Prussian Empire."

ooc- should it be in a seperate thread?

"As much as that might please alot of your people, most of my people will be outraged at such a barbaric thing. If your going to broadcast it Greater Prussian Wise, it won't be shown in my nation. We don't allow duels and we won't broadcast them either." President Rice said. "And don't bother telling us to because we won't."

"That is fine, Ms. Rice. Just block the broadcast."

Alexei shook his head and smiled as he pulled out the Dragon Sword.

"Mine was crafted by God, so shut up about comparing swords." He smiled and put it away.

"Anyways, President Rice, you are under no obligation to broadcast it. It is simply available to the general public to watch. Deuling is a majour part of our culture. While in my nation it has to be approved by me, and I mean only I can authorize a deul in my nation, it is allowed and practiced."
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OOC: Go ahead, make another thread.

Duel thread-
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8529353#post8529353