Roania
10-08-2005, 05:56
Incident: On the evening of a Summer Ball in the Palace of Tarnaqin, a pair of social activists managed to break through the outer security cordon and trespass on the palace grounds. They were then shot by a Tenth Legion sniper armed with armour-piercing bullets. The ball continued uninterrupted, thanks to the excellent (or not) work of the Tsar's personal guards.
Experiment: To see how differently minded newspapers would respond to this attempted (maybe) assault (could have been) upon the Divine Imperium's glorious (as you will) Elite. Excerpts and headlines have been provided.
Brief list of major Imperial Political Parties:
*Party of National Reconciliation (Moralistic/Traditionalist Democrats). Forms current government, has 396 out of 800 seats in Lower House.
*Central Democratic Party (Centrist) Chief Opposition Party. 227 seats.
*Social Justice Party (Democratic Socialists) 132 seats.
*Fatherland Front (National Socialist Imperial Worker's Party remnants). 39 seats.
*Action! (Socialist Radical Party). 1 seat won in a by-election.
Port Agua Courier Mail
(Tabloid supporting the Fatherland Front)
Palace Outrage!
Last night, as the rulers of our Blessed nation were engaging in much needed rest and relaxation, a pair of anarchist subversives broke into the palace of Tarnaqin in what was undoubtedly a plot to endanger the lives of the leaders of the Imperial People, including our beloved Imperial Family, who were celebrating the birth of Grand Duke Sebastien. Also in danger was Archduke Michael d'Arquis, and many other prominent members of the Divine Aristocracy. Thankfully, the Tenth Legion managed to contain and destroy this menace. But the question we must ask is, "Why didn't the 4th Department find these subversives before they struck?"
And the answer is the recent budget cuts inflicted on this once proud organisation by the current PNR government. Lord Chancellor Nicademus Darsalin has repeatedly endangered our people and way of life through his policies of inclusion and 'tolerance', and last night the nation almost paid the ultimate price. In the lead-up to this election, the people of Novar Ohan and the Sunset Isles need to seriously consider the track record of the Imperial Chancellery... (cont. Page 7. Editorial, p54)
Calysian Evening Herald
(Party of National Reconciliation supporter; Broadsheet)
Security Breach in The Most Holy City
At approximately 21:00 CIT yesterday a pair of social radicals breached the Police and Okhranka cordon outside the Imperial Palace in The Most Holy City of Tarniqin in an attempt to enter the reception being held by Their Most Divine Illuminated Majesties Tsar Adrik Alexei and Tsaritsa Adele Chyornyev in honour of their infant son Sebastien, His Serene Highness the Grand Duke of Agua. Other attendees at the party included His Grace the Lord Chancellor, His Most Illustrious Highness Archduke Michael d'Arquis and Leader of the House of Nobles, and Imperial Trading Guild Executive Charles Ver'chan.
The two uninvited guests had almost attained their goal of the inner gates when a Tenth Legion security officer spotted them and intervened. It was first reported that both men had died after being taken into custody. Later, it was learnt that they had in fact been shot while trying to enter the Palace's Keep.
Our palace correspondent reported that "The general attitude of the Aristocracy and Government is one of disinterested confusion. No one last night noticed anything was happening until the Security Officers reported the events at approximately 22:30."
Imperial City Security Police Commander Joachim Illorien had this to say in a specially convened press conference earlier today, "This is a completely unprecedented event in the history of the Holy City, and we will stage a full investigation into this lamentable lapse on our part."
At this current moment in time, the Palace has not issued a statement. Lord Captain Commander Yuri Il'yin of the Tenth Legion promised a full investigation into the shooting...
The Times of WhiteHarbour
(Central Democratic Party supporting broadsheet)
Attempt Made to Breach Palace Security
It has been reported that late last night a pair of protestors snuck through the external security cordon around the Palace of Tarnaqin. It is believed that they were attempting to gain access to the celebrations taking place for the christening of the Grand Duke, as reported on the front page. Palace Security acted speedily, though perhaps brutally, in preventing their access to the Imperial Aristocracy, government leaders, and premier figures in the guild.
The two men, believed to be in their twenties, were at first reported to have died in custody. Later, it was learnt from the Security Police that they had in fact been shot while running across the palace gardens...(more reports on the Christening Party in our special section.)
The Roanian
(Social Democrat supporter; Broadsheet)
Two Men Die in Palace Security Outrage
At approximately 2100 IEPT yesterday two unarmed men entered the palace in an attempt to gain access to a private party of the Imperial Elite, welcoming Grand Duke Sebastien to his new life as a member of the Upper Class. These two men --both of whom, according to police reports, are believed to be in their twenties-- were both shot by the Tsar's personal guard without, so it is believed, warning.
It is a sad fact of life in this nation that the tragic death of two young men is unlikely to be fully investigated. These boys, already punished, have been roundly accused (without evidence) of all manner of horrible aims. One of the marks that distinguish our judiciary process from that of, say, the Republic of Iansisle or The Dominions of Imitora, is a firm belief that a man is innocent until proven guilty. What, then, can we say to those who have already condemned the deceased as terrorists or assassins? So far, the only 'crime' of which there is proof is of only wishing to see their future Tsar -- hardly subversive activity. If they were indeed terrorists, nonlethal means are certainly available to the guard, though we recognise that they are constantly forced to make dangerous...
Truth!
('Newspaper' of Action!)
Last night, the corporatist ruling class moved to silence two brave men of the proletariat who had dared to take Action against them! Having forced their way past the front line of defence of the fascists, the heroes raced across the yard to bring the plight of the workers home to the men and women who, from their gilded towers, ignored and dismissed the demands of the official representatives of Action and its affiliated groups.
Even as the elite welcomed a new member to their cushioned lifestyle, a new child who would never know a real day's work, two workers were being executed without a fair trial or even the benefit of seeing their murderers. It is becoming more and more obvious that true justice can never be found through the system which furthers these grotesque inequalities!
Take Action!
Experiment: To see how differently minded newspapers would respond to this attempted (maybe) assault (could have been) upon the Divine Imperium's glorious (as you will) Elite. Excerpts and headlines have been provided.
Brief list of major Imperial Political Parties:
*Party of National Reconciliation (Moralistic/Traditionalist Democrats). Forms current government, has 396 out of 800 seats in Lower House.
*Central Democratic Party (Centrist) Chief Opposition Party. 227 seats.
*Social Justice Party (Democratic Socialists) 132 seats.
*Fatherland Front (National Socialist Imperial Worker's Party remnants). 39 seats.
*Action! (Socialist Radical Party). 1 seat won in a by-election.
Port Agua Courier Mail
(Tabloid supporting the Fatherland Front)
Palace Outrage!
Last night, as the rulers of our Blessed nation were engaging in much needed rest and relaxation, a pair of anarchist subversives broke into the palace of Tarnaqin in what was undoubtedly a plot to endanger the lives of the leaders of the Imperial People, including our beloved Imperial Family, who were celebrating the birth of Grand Duke Sebastien. Also in danger was Archduke Michael d'Arquis, and many other prominent members of the Divine Aristocracy. Thankfully, the Tenth Legion managed to contain and destroy this menace. But the question we must ask is, "Why didn't the 4th Department find these subversives before they struck?"
And the answer is the recent budget cuts inflicted on this once proud organisation by the current PNR government. Lord Chancellor Nicademus Darsalin has repeatedly endangered our people and way of life through his policies of inclusion and 'tolerance', and last night the nation almost paid the ultimate price. In the lead-up to this election, the people of Novar Ohan and the Sunset Isles need to seriously consider the track record of the Imperial Chancellery... (cont. Page 7. Editorial, p54)
Calysian Evening Herald
(Party of National Reconciliation supporter; Broadsheet)
Security Breach in The Most Holy City
At approximately 21:00 CIT yesterday a pair of social radicals breached the Police and Okhranka cordon outside the Imperial Palace in The Most Holy City of Tarniqin in an attempt to enter the reception being held by Their Most Divine Illuminated Majesties Tsar Adrik Alexei and Tsaritsa Adele Chyornyev in honour of their infant son Sebastien, His Serene Highness the Grand Duke of Agua. Other attendees at the party included His Grace the Lord Chancellor, His Most Illustrious Highness Archduke Michael d'Arquis and Leader of the House of Nobles, and Imperial Trading Guild Executive Charles Ver'chan.
The two uninvited guests had almost attained their goal of the inner gates when a Tenth Legion security officer spotted them and intervened. It was first reported that both men had died after being taken into custody. Later, it was learnt that they had in fact been shot while trying to enter the Palace's Keep.
Our palace correspondent reported that "The general attitude of the Aristocracy and Government is one of disinterested confusion. No one last night noticed anything was happening until the Security Officers reported the events at approximately 22:30."
Imperial City Security Police Commander Joachim Illorien had this to say in a specially convened press conference earlier today, "This is a completely unprecedented event in the history of the Holy City, and we will stage a full investigation into this lamentable lapse on our part."
At this current moment in time, the Palace has not issued a statement. Lord Captain Commander Yuri Il'yin of the Tenth Legion promised a full investigation into the shooting...
The Times of WhiteHarbour
(Central Democratic Party supporting broadsheet)
Attempt Made to Breach Palace Security
It has been reported that late last night a pair of protestors snuck through the external security cordon around the Palace of Tarnaqin. It is believed that they were attempting to gain access to the celebrations taking place for the christening of the Grand Duke, as reported on the front page. Palace Security acted speedily, though perhaps brutally, in preventing their access to the Imperial Aristocracy, government leaders, and premier figures in the guild.
The two men, believed to be in their twenties, were at first reported to have died in custody. Later, it was learnt from the Security Police that they had in fact been shot while running across the palace gardens...(more reports on the Christening Party in our special section.)
The Roanian
(Social Democrat supporter; Broadsheet)
Two Men Die in Palace Security Outrage
At approximately 2100 IEPT yesterday two unarmed men entered the palace in an attempt to gain access to a private party of the Imperial Elite, welcoming Grand Duke Sebastien to his new life as a member of the Upper Class. These two men --both of whom, according to police reports, are believed to be in their twenties-- were both shot by the Tsar's personal guard without, so it is believed, warning.
It is a sad fact of life in this nation that the tragic death of two young men is unlikely to be fully investigated. These boys, already punished, have been roundly accused (without evidence) of all manner of horrible aims. One of the marks that distinguish our judiciary process from that of, say, the Republic of Iansisle or The Dominions of Imitora, is a firm belief that a man is innocent until proven guilty. What, then, can we say to those who have already condemned the deceased as terrorists or assassins? So far, the only 'crime' of which there is proof is of only wishing to see their future Tsar -- hardly subversive activity. If they were indeed terrorists, nonlethal means are certainly available to the guard, though we recognise that they are constantly forced to make dangerous...
Truth!
('Newspaper' of Action!)
Last night, the corporatist ruling class moved to silence two brave men of the proletariat who had dared to take Action against them! Having forced their way past the front line of defence of the fascists, the heroes raced across the yard to bring the plight of the workers home to the men and women who, from their gilded towers, ignored and dismissed the demands of the official representatives of Action and its affiliated groups.
Even as the elite welcomed a new member to their cushioned lifestyle, a new child who would never know a real day's work, two workers were being executed without a fair trial or even the benefit of seeing their murderers. It is becoming more and more obvious that true justice can never be found through the system which furthers these grotesque inequalities!
Take Action!