The Crimm
02-11-2006, 19:20
All non-critical, including low-level military, transmissions from Crimmond were interuppted by the flag of the Intercontinental Empire of Crimmond, with some public advisory voiceover. After a few moments, this shifts to a news report.
An Imperial International Newslink talking head looked up. "This morning, at approximatly 3:50 AM GMT, High Commander Andrew Coleman IV suffered a stroke in his sleep. He was able to get to his telephone and alert his security detail, who rushed him to the Palace medical center for immediate treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery, but he and his doctors say that he is in no shape to lead the nation for at least a few weeks.
"In his stead, he has named two temporary leaders. One is his little known son, Kenneth Coleman II and the other is Warlord Vercetti, overseer of the garrisons along the Baltic. While Vercetti is well known and well respected in the Intercontinental Empire, Kenneth Coleman has rarely been seen as a child and has not been seen in public for nearly fifteen years.
"No one is sure of what Kenneth looks like, other than that he is said to resemble his father in his youth, even growing a goatee to emphasise the resemblence. He is said to be a very good diplomat and a firm, but kind man. Much like his father, he believes that the Empire is at it's best in it's current state: A parlimentary state, protected by a military dictatorship."
The scene cuts away abruptly to a news conferance, where Vercetti is speaking about the High Commander's health and answering questions on how policy will be influnced by his heath. Then comes the question about Kenneth Coleman, asking where he is and when they get to speak to him. At that moment, a man in a bussiness suit, with a red shirt and tie steps into the room, looking almost exactly like the High Commander as he did back when Andrew Coleman was a Marine Lieutenant Colonel. He steps to the podium and people gasp, as he even sounds like his father at that age. "You can meet me now and ask me all the questions you want. Before you do, I wish to say that my father is recovering and he will retake the throne inside of two months. I am here to serve my father as his eyes and ears, while the General handles the actual ruling of the nation. I am heir, but I will let the more capable man lead in my father's stead." Questiosn sprung up about his past. "I cannot divulge what I have been doing for the past few years, nor would I otherwise. My past is my affair, not any one elses." His voice grew cold and hard, again much like his father's did. "Now, I must go attend to my duties. Good day."
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Two uneventful months later, Kenneth Coleman stood behind his father, who finally let the public see just how bad his health really was. His aviators were off for the first time in years, allowing his sunken and bloodshot, though still quite deep and intelligent, eyes show. He allowed himself to limp more and his son to help steady him. It came as no large suprise when he announced that he was unable to continue ruling the Empire. "All the venom of life has gone out of me... I have lost the lust for power and women and money... now I see things clearly. And I see that my time as ruler is at an end and a younger, more powerful man should take my place. I give you.... Emperor Kenneth Coleman II."
Kenneth smiled and stepped forward to stand by his father, making it even more obvious how far the older man had fallen from his youthful strength. "Thank you, father. I want you all to know that even though I still have the lust for power, women and money, I will allways have a place in my inner circle for my father, whose insight will continue to help guide our Empire through the politics and war of the world. One cannot buy the experience that he has gained over the years."
He paused and looked at the military represenatives. "The Empire's way of ruling things will not change much. Yes, I am a civilian, running a military dictatorship that protects the parlimentary government of the Empire... but I have been on enough military operations to know how the military should be run. Exactly how it is right now." He got nods of approval from the uniformed men. "To our allies in Gholgoth, this changes nothing between our nations. We stand with you in defense of your nations. To our closest allies, in Automagfreek and Pantera... you are like brothers and sisters to our people. All you need to do is say the word and the Empire will leap to your side... though there has been no ceremony, the Intercontinental Empire considers our alliance to be on the same level as Blood Pact."
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Kenneth Coleman II
Emperor of Crimmond
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Andrew Coleman IV
Father and Advisor of the Emperor
An Imperial International Newslink talking head looked up. "This morning, at approximatly 3:50 AM GMT, High Commander Andrew Coleman IV suffered a stroke in his sleep. He was able to get to his telephone and alert his security detail, who rushed him to the Palace medical center for immediate treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery, but he and his doctors say that he is in no shape to lead the nation for at least a few weeks.
"In his stead, he has named two temporary leaders. One is his little known son, Kenneth Coleman II and the other is Warlord Vercetti, overseer of the garrisons along the Baltic. While Vercetti is well known and well respected in the Intercontinental Empire, Kenneth Coleman has rarely been seen as a child and has not been seen in public for nearly fifteen years.
"No one is sure of what Kenneth looks like, other than that he is said to resemble his father in his youth, even growing a goatee to emphasise the resemblence. He is said to be a very good diplomat and a firm, but kind man. Much like his father, he believes that the Empire is at it's best in it's current state: A parlimentary state, protected by a military dictatorship."
The scene cuts away abruptly to a news conferance, where Vercetti is speaking about the High Commander's health and answering questions on how policy will be influnced by his heath. Then comes the question about Kenneth Coleman, asking where he is and when they get to speak to him. At that moment, a man in a bussiness suit, with a red shirt and tie steps into the room, looking almost exactly like the High Commander as he did back when Andrew Coleman was a Marine Lieutenant Colonel. He steps to the podium and people gasp, as he even sounds like his father at that age. "You can meet me now and ask me all the questions you want. Before you do, I wish to say that my father is recovering and he will retake the throne inside of two months. I am here to serve my father as his eyes and ears, while the General handles the actual ruling of the nation. I am heir, but I will let the more capable man lead in my father's stead." Questiosn sprung up about his past. "I cannot divulge what I have been doing for the past few years, nor would I otherwise. My past is my affair, not any one elses." His voice grew cold and hard, again much like his father's did. "Now, I must go attend to my duties. Good day."
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Two uneventful months later, Kenneth Coleman stood behind his father, who finally let the public see just how bad his health really was. His aviators were off for the first time in years, allowing his sunken and bloodshot, though still quite deep and intelligent, eyes show. He allowed himself to limp more and his son to help steady him. It came as no large suprise when he announced that he was unable to continue ruling the Empire. "All the venom of life has gone out of me... I have lost the lust for power and women and money... now I see things clearly. And I see that my time as ruler is at an end and a younger, more powerful man should take my place. I give you.... Emperor Kenneth Coleman II."
Kenneth smiled and stepped forward to stand by his father, making it even more obvious how far the older man had fallen from his youthful strength. "Thank you, father. I want you all to know that even though I still have the lust for power, women and money, I will allways have a place in my inner circle for my father, whose insight will continue to help guide our Empire through the politics and war of the world. One cannot buy the experience that he has gained over the years."
He paused and looked at the military represenatives. "The Empire's way of ruling things will not change much. Yes, I am a civilian, running a military dictatorship that protects the parlimentary government of the Empire... but I have been on enough military operations to know how the military should be run. Exactly how it is right now." He got nods of approval from the uniformed men. "To our allies in Gholgoth, this changes nothing between our nations. We stand with you in defense of your nations. To our closest allies, in Automagfreek and Pantera... you are like brothers and sisters to our people. All you need to do is say the word and the Empire will leap to your side... though there has been no ceremony, the Intercontinental Empire considers our alliance to be on the same level as Blood Pact."
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Kenneth Coleman II
Emperor of Crimmond
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Andrew Coleman IV
Father and Advisor of the Emperor