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22-09-2004, 23:21
GII News
Earlier today, the Imperial Congress issued a statement to the press announcing the appointment by Emperor Antonius himself of former General Avidius Cassius to the position of Imperial Chancellor. As it is well known by any educated in the Generian Constitutional government, the Imperial Chancellor holds power second only to the Emperor and the Imperial royal family, acting as the Emperor’s most trusted advisor.
General Cassius is a distinguished veteran of both the Shoobooshaban conflict (where he served as a colonel) and the Mozambique war against the Lightning Star. He has been awarded four Imperial medals for distinguished service to the Empire and heroism in the face of danger, three Imperial purple hearts, and the Imperial war cross, awarded him by Emperor Alexei himself after the sack of the city of Beira.
His name appeared in the news briefly after the conflict, as Mozambique natives and TLS colonists came forward with accusations of war crimes. The charges were quickly dismissed by Imperial courts at the behest of Emperor Alexei. In a brief, unpublicized trial, the accusers were convicted of treason, and done away with.
General Cassius now swears his allegiance to Emperor Antonius I, and the Imperial congress. He is a fierce capitalist supporter, anti-Communist, and anti-socialist. He believes in the absolute power of the Emperor, and is quoted at stating his distaste for Imperial parliamentary proceedings.
Overall, the Imperial people are delighted at Emperor Antonius’s decision. The crowds at the official induction ceremony are expected to number in the thousands. Stay with us for live coverage of the ceremony, and a special ‘Crossfire’ segment.
Antonius Square, Generia City
A stage had been assembled before the grand obelisk in the center of Generia City. Every inch of the enormous square had been packed with Generian citizens, eager to glimpse the war hero that would soon be announcing his acceptance of the Imperial Chancellory. A figure of smallish size began to climb the steps towards the waiting podium. He stood before the crowds, and adjusted the microphone. He then began to speak.
“Citizens of our august Empire!”
The crowds roared.
“As you know, I have been granted the postion of Imperial Chancellor by the great and wise Emperor Antonius. I accept the Chancellory!”
Again, the crowds cheered.
‘I will strive to use the position wisely, to strengthen our traditions, to build the economy, to do everything in my power to assist our great Emperor. He is truly a wise man, our Emperor. I have known him for many years, and have always admired him for his sharp wit and strong leadership. It is truly an honor to have been granted this privilege.
As I have said, I will help to build our already incredible economy. Every day, more money flows into our coffers, and into our pockets. Business is truly a great friend to the people these days. I can only hope to make it more so. In three years, if we work together, I believe that every citizen of this empire can, and should be rich!”
The assembled let up yet another great cheer.
“But, there is one thing that stands in the way of this: Communism.”
He spat out the word as if it made him want to vomit. The crowd moaned and booed.
“The vile Marxists would have our economy die for the good of the ‘proletariat.’ You are the proletariat, my brothers. We are the proletariat. However, we know better than to allow these swine to pollute our minds with their empty talk. They would surely have us suffer under their socialist chains.
I will not stand by and allow this to happen!”
The boos turned to raving applause.
“I will personally see to it that Communism and socialism is forever expelled from Generia! I will show them the error of their ways! Fear not, though, for I am a reasonable man. The Marxists are merely misguided. I will not harm them, but I will show them the light of the capitalist way. Together, we shall help these poor, misguided souls. Let us work for a common goal!
Generians, we can and will succeed! We shall, as always remain strong! Our armies shall never falter, our banks shall never close, and our souls shall never stray! For Generia!”
As always, the crowd joined the Chancellor in finishing the slogan.
“For God!”
The new Chancellor stepped to the side of the podium, bowed to roaring cheers, and stepped off of the stage into a waiting limousine, escorted by a convoy of Imperial Praetorians.
GII News
“Well, you heard it here first! The chancellor has vowed to root out Communism for good. Let’s hope he succeeds. Stay tuned for a special segment of ‘Crossfire’ with Nash ‘Whiskey’ Stoyanovich.
Earlier today, the Imperial Congress issued a statement to the press announcing the appointment by Emperor Antonius himself of former General Avidius Cassius to the position of Imperial Chancellor. As it is well known by any educated in the Generian Constitutional government, the Imperial Chancellor holds power second only to the Emperor and the Imperial royal family, acting as the Emperor’s most trusted advisor.
General Cassius is a distinguished veteran of both the Shoobooshaban conflict (where he served as a colonel) and the Mozambique war against the Lightning Star. He has been awarded four Imperial medals for distinguished service to the Empire and heroism in the face of danger, three Imperial purple hearts, and the Imperial war cross, awarded him by Emperor Alexei himself after the sack of the city of Beira.
His name appeared in the news briefly after the conflict, as Mozambique natives and TLS colonists came forward with accusations of war crimes. The charges were quickly dismissed by Imperial courts at the behest of Emperor Alexei. In a brief, unpublicized trial, the accusers were convicted of treason, and done away with.
General Cassius now swears his allegiance to Emperor Antonius I, and the Imperial congress. He is a fierce capitalist supporter, anti-Communist, and anti-socialist. He believes in the absolute power of the Emperor, and is quoted at stating his distaste for Imperial parliamentary proceedings.
Overall, the Imperial people are delighted at Emperor Antonius’s decision. The crowds at the official induction ceremony are expected to number in the thousands. Stay with us for live coverage of the ceremony, and a special ‘Crossfire’ segment.
Antonius Square, Generia City
A stage had been assembled before the grand obelisk in the center of Generia City. Every inch of the enormous square had been packed with Generian citizens, eager to glimpse the war hero that would soon be announcing his acceptance of the Imperial Chancellory. A figure of smallish size began to climb the steps towards the waiting podium. He stood before the crowds, and adjusted the microphone. He then began to speak.
“Citizens of our august Empire!”
The crowds roared.
“As you know, I have been granted the postion of Imperial Chancellor by the great and wise Emperor Antonius. I accept the Chancellory!”
Again, the crowds cheered.
‘I will strive to use the position wisely, to strengthen our traditions, to build the economy, to do everything in my power to assist our great Emperor. He is truly a wise man, our Emperor. I have known him for many years, and have always admired him for his sharp wit and strong leadership. It is truly an honor to have been granted this privilege.
As I have said, I will help to build our already incredible economy. Every day, more money flows into our coffers, and into our pockets. Business is truly a great friend to the people these days. I can only hope to make it more so. In three years, if we work together, I believe that every citizen of this empire can, and should be rich!”
The assembled let up yet another great cheer.
“But, there is one thing that stands in the way of this: Communism.”
He spat out the word as if it made him want to vomit. The crowd moaned and booed.
“The vile Marxists would have our economy die for the good of the ‘proletariat.’ You are the proletariat, my brothers. We are the proletariat. However, we know better than to allow these swine to pollute our minds with their empty talk. They would surely have us suffer under their socialist chains.
I will not stand by and allow this to happen!”
The boos turned to raving applause.
“I will personally see to it that Communism and socialism is forever expelled from Generia! I will show them the error of their ways! Fear not, though, for I am a reasonable man. The Marxists are merely misguided. I will not harm them, but I will show them the light of the capitalist way. Together, we shall help these poor, misguided souls. Let us work for a common goal!
Generians, we can and will succeed! We shall, as always remain strong! Our armies shall never falter, our banks shall never close, and our souls shall never stray! For Generia!”
As always, the crowd joined the Chancellor in finishing the slogan.
“For God!”
The new Chancellor stepped to the side of the podium, bowed to roaring cheers, and stepped off of the stage into a waiting limousine, escorted by a convoy of Imperial Praetorians.
GII News
“Well, you heard it here first! The chancellor has vowed to root out Communism for good. Let’s hope he succeeds. Stay tuned for a special segment of ‘Crossfire’ with Nash ‘Whiskey’ Stoyanovich.