12-05-2004, 02:34
Breaking News from FWS. One of the sons of President Henrdik Rhodes was killed in a rocket attack launched by several blacks as he was touring the damage along the border between Western Province (white) and Mabutoland (black). He was touring a border police HQ site when several gunmen fired 3 RPGs at his vehicle. 2 of the rockets missed, but one hit the car. In the Blast General Wilhelm Rhodes (aged 21) and 2 guards were killed, the driver is in critical condition in a nearby hospital. It is uncertain what this will do to already strained white-black relations.
President Rhodes reportedly broke into tears and cried out "Oh God, They've killed my boy" when he heard the news of his eldest son's death, but these reports are unconfirmed. He has refused to comment on the attack and has turned away all visitors since he recieved word of the attack 12 hours ago.
The President has 8 sons, Aged 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. General Rhodes (21) was his eldest son and was often said to be the heir apparent to the nation should his 42 year old father die. Now It remains unclear who will become the heir. It is likely the Heir will be the 19 year old head of secret police. The 20 year old son has shown more interest in managing economics and it is likely he will continue his role as chief economics advisor.
President Rhodes reportedly broke into tears and cried out "Oh God, They've killed my boy" when he heard the news of his eldest son's death, but these reports are unconfirmed. He has refused to comment on the attack and has turned away all visitors since he recieved word of the attack 12 hours ago.
The President has 8 sons, Aged 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. General Rhodes (21) was his eldest son and was often said to be the heir apparent to the nation should his 42 year old father die. Now It remains unclear who will become the heir. It is likely the Heir will be the 19 year old head of secret police. The 20 year old son has shown more interest in managing economics and it is likely he will continue his role as chief economics advisor.