Lumin
09-08-2004, 08:49
Lumin, a colony of The United Order of Raysia, officially declares it's independance.
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Raysian Government President Nathaniel M. Hatch speaks at the declaration signing, with the Supreme Governor of Lumin, Sean Andersen, standing beside him, as well as other members of the Lumin government, all at a table with a large official document and several fancy pens.
"In most cases," Nathaniel says with a politician's smile near the conclusion of his speech, "when a colony declares it's independance from it's motherland, the months following tends to be violent, and bloody, and hard. But when a colony of Raysia wants to leave our rule, I treat it no differently than when my son Jared left my house to start a family of his own. In much the same manner, we hope Lumin will grow into a nation as great as it's parent nation, if not far better. And," he says, with a slight chuckle as he turns to Supreme Governor Andersen," if you need a little financial aid, well, don't be afraid to ask us for help, but just don't go blowin it on some cute neighbor nation!"
The present crowd laughs at the President's weak joke, then shift into applause and quickly into cheers as Hatch says, loud over the crowd of Luminites, "I give you all my blessing, and may God also Bless your new nation!" He picks up one of the fancy pens, and lowers the pen quickly to the document. An overhead camera broadcasts an image of the Raysian President signing his signature on the official Release of Dependance. He then steps aside as Supreme Governor Andersen picks up another pen and signs under the paragraph after Hatch's name.
Hatch raises his right hand and asks Andersen to do the same, and repeat after him.
"I, Sean Garrett Andersen,
with the blessing of The leadership of the United Order of Raysia,
assume office as Government President and Commander in Chief
of the Holy Republic of Lumin.
I solemnly swear to serve the people of this land,
not as a ruler, but as a just summation of the Ideals and Values of Lumin.
I promise to never lead this nation astray,
and always trust in God above all else,
and look to him for guidance.
I will strive to keep this land free of Coruption of Government,
and keep the welfare of my people a top priority.
I vow to keep this nation Economically Strong,
Morally Straight,
and Internationally Strong."
Hatch lowers his hand into a handshake position, and Andersen quickly grabs it with a firm grip.
In a symbolic and humorous gesture, Hatch reaches into his pocket and pulls out a set of keys, and drops them into Andersen's hand, and with a smile he resembles a parent giving his son a graduation car, "She's all yours, Mr. President!"
The crowd of Luminites laughs and cheers, with people waving the newly designed and accepted flag of Lumin through the air.
Reaching into his pocket, President Andersen pulls out a white Handkerchifs, similar to the ones distributed to the people in the crowd, and everyone else does the same. "Please join us in the final ceremonial act of this dedication, the Hosanna shout!"
The Hosanna Shout is whole-souled, given to the full limit of one’s strength. The crowd stands and in unison and shouts the words "Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna to God and the Lamb. Amen, Amen, and Amen!" repeating them three times, followed by more cheers, and the signing of the Release of Dependance by the other members of the Government.
The skies roar as a squadron of the new Lumin LF/A-18 fighter planes streak colorful contrails over the ceremony.
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President Sean Andersen's new security detail escorts him and his wife, Samantha, to the new Presidential Mansion in the Capitol City (appropriately named Capitol City), with crowds cheering and photographers flashing cameras all over. A group of 5 RF/A-X7 E-Type VTOL fighters and 2 RT-2007 VIP VTOLs sit in the back yard of the mansion, emblazoned with new paint jobs resembling the national flag. The president's family, including 5 kids, quickly explore their new home.
http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/luminsign.jpg
Raysian Government President Nathaniel M. Hatch speaks at the declaration signing, with the Supreme Governor of Lumin, Sean Andersen, standing beside him, as well as other members of the Lumin government, all at a table with a large official document and several fancy pens.
"In most cases," Nathaniel says with a politician's smile near the conclusion of his speech, "when a colony declares it's independance from it's motherland, the months following tends to be violent, and bloody, and hard. But when a colony of Raysia wants to leave our rule, I treat it no differently than when my son Jared left my house to start a family of his own. In much the same manner, we hope Lumin will grow into a nation as great as it's parent nation, if not far better. And," he says, with a slight chuckle as he turns to Supreme Governor Andersen," if you need a little financial aid, well, don't be afraid to ask us for help, but just don't go blowin it on some cute neighbor nation!"
The present crowd laughs at the President's weak joke, then shift into applause and quickly into cheers as Hatch says, loud over the crowd of Luminites, "I give you all my blessing, and may God also Bless your new nation!" He picks up one of the fancy pens, and lowers the pen quickly to the document. An overhead camera broadcasts an image of the Raysian President signing his signature on the official Release of Dependance. He then steps aside as Supreme Governor Andersen picks up another pen and signs under the paragraph after Hatch's name.
Hatch raises his right hand and asks Andersen to do the same, and repeat after him.
"I, Sean Garrett Andersen,
with the blessing of The leadership of the United Order of Raysia,
assume office as Government President and Commander in Chief
of the Holy Republic of Lumin.
I solemnly swear to serve the people of this land,
not as a ruler, but as a just summation of the Ideals and Values of Lumin.
I promise to never lead this nation astray,
and always trust in God above all else,
and look to him for guidance.
I will strive to keep this land free of Coruption of Government,
and keep the welfare of my people a top priority.
I vow to keep this nation Economically Strong,
Morally Straight,
and Internationally Strong."
Hatch lowers his hand into a handshake position, and Andersen quickly grabs it with a firm grip.
In a symbolic and humorous gesture, Hatch reaches into his pocket and pulls out a set of keys, and drops them into Andersen's hand, and with a smile he resembles a parent giving his son a graduation car, "She's all yours, Mr. President!"
The crowd of Luminites laughs and cheers, with people waving the newly designed and accepted flag of Lumin through the air.
Reaching into his pocket, President Andersen pulls out a white Handkerchifs, similar to the ones distributed to the people in the crowd, and everyone else does the same. "Please join us in the final ceremonial act of this dedication, the Hosanna shout!"
The Hosanna Shout is whole-souled, given to the full limit of one’s strength. The crowd stands and in unison and shouts the words "Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna to God and the Lamb. Amen, Amen, and Amen!" repeating them three times, followed by more cheers, and the signing of the Release of Dependance by the other members of the Government.
The skies roar as a squadron of the new Lumin LF/A-18 fighter planes streak colorful contrails over the ceremony.
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President Sean Andersen's new security detail escorts him and his wife, Samantha, to the new Presidential Mansion in the Capitol City (appropriately named Capitol City), with crowds cheering and photographers flashing cameras all over. A group of 5 RF/A-X7 E-Type VTOL fighters and 2 RT-2007 VIP VTOLs sit in the back yard of the mansion, emblazoned with new paint jobs resembling the national flag. The president's family, including 5 kids, quickly explore their new home.