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The Coronation of an Emperor

Praetonia
16-12-2004, 18:07
The Imperial Parliament of Praetonia stood on the bottom floor of a grand tower. For as long as the ancient tower stood it had marked the geographic and political centre of the nation. The grand building stood on deep foundations, into which it had been sinking for the last 1,000 years so that there was a visible dip in the ground as it was approached. Still, the great artifice stood thousands of metres above the Praeton landscape, bristling with ancient firing ports of muskets and cannon. At its top a massive flag blew in the wind, attached to a solid gold flagpole that was asserted to have been 'liberated' by Praetonian citizens at the fall of Rome. The flag had stood atop the great Obsidian Tower since the inception of the Praetonian state, long before the civil war which made her a Democratic Republic, and later a Democratic Imperium.

Below was a large courtyard in front of the entrance to the Imperial Parliament. Ever since the civil war, no living soul has set foot above the first floor of the Obsidian Tower, which was the historic residence of the deposed feudal Kings of Praetonia. In the courtyard, a troop of Horseguards, immaculate in polished brass helmets and striking red uniforms, paraded before the grand hallway into the heart of Praetonian government. Before them rested 24 great cannon, each rescued from the chaos of the end of the civil war 248 years ago.

Inside the building, MPs has filed through the lobbies about a half hour prior, and were now, for the most part, in the MPs’ bar. Sarius Publius, the Prime Minister of many years, was sitting at a very large table, surrounded by his closest Parliamentary friends. Almost exactly a year earlier, at Christmas, a Private Members’ Bill was submitted to create a position of Imperator of the Democratic Imperium and Her Imperial Possesions and minutes ago, the Bill had been voted on.

“It’s incredible,” said the Prime Minister in disbelief, “I never thought it would actually happen.”

“Perhaps it won’t,” pointed out the Foreign Secretary, sitting opposite him. The man had always been an opponent of the Establishment of Imperium Act, but as it was his good friend the PM who was to be made Imperator, he was willing to put that aside in his company.

“I still don’t know why they put your name forward,” said a junior minister from somewhere to the right, “I mean you’re an excellent politician and most certainly popular, but coming from a Conservative…” He was referring to the fact that the bill, which would make the current Liberal-Imperialist Prime Minsiter Imperator, was written by the opposition Conservative Party leader.

“Perhaps they want me out of the way,” the Prime Minister thought aloud. He had supported the Act, even before it was decided that he would be the first Emperor. He felt it befitting of an Empire, even if the Imperator of Praetonia would be a mere figurehead with largely ceremonial powers, “but in any case, if this Act is passed, tomorrow we will be a real Imperium, and it won’t just be a name.”

“Hear, hear!” said the rest of the table in unison.

“To the Imperium!” said one, raising his glass.

“To the Imperium!” the rest agreed. The Liberal-Imperialists, and indeed to an extent the Conservatives, did not understand why other nations looked down on Empires. Ture, in the past, some Empires had committed grave human rights abuses, but not the Praetonian. Following on from, and attempting to correct the mistakes of, the British Empire, Praetonia pumped funds and manpower into her colonies, and they were given fair representation in Praeton. As in mainland Praetonia, patriotism was huge, and with no First World War to instigate social change, Praetonia could be described as a 19th Century society, although with a welfare state.

As they put their glasses back on the table, a tremendous boom emanated from the courtyard outside. Through the massive granite and obsidian walls, it reached them more as a great rumble, but they each understood what it meant. Thirteen of the great guns had fired, indicating the time of one o’clock in the afternoon. MPs all around the room finished off their drinks in one or two gulps, and then made their way from the wood-beamed room through the public lobby and into the House of Plebians. Once the 1,324 MPs had found seats, the speaker of the House made his way to a large podium at the front of the room where he sat during a Parliamentary session.

“Right Honourable Members of the Imperial Parliament, the results of the vote on the Establishment of Imperium Act Private Memebrs’ Bill is as follows:” the entire House watched with bated breath. The issue had been deeply contended on both sides, and it had been agreed that no party would advise their members to vote one way or another. Some, like may Liberal-Imperialists, saw the Act as the final move needed to establish Praetonia as a proper Empire. Others, however, saw the bill as a dangerous piece of legislation, which got the foot of totalitarianism firmly in the door of Praetonian politics, “Those in favour of the Act: six hundred and fifty three.”

There was a sigh from throughout the Chamber. The proponents of the bill lacked a majority, but it was not over yet. Although no one had had time to work it out yet, they only needed nineteen abstentions for the bill to pass, “Those in abstention: twenty two. Those in opposition: six hundred and forty nine.”


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Official Statement, Imperial Government

In the past few days, the Imperial Parliament of Praetonia has passed a bill instating former Prime Minister Sarius Publius as Prime Minister of the Democratic Imperium. The official coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place two weeks from now, at which point the previously un-opened upper areas of the Obsidian Tower in the centre of Praetonia will be opened. We therefore welcome foreign emissaries to travel to Praetonia to witness these two epic events in the history of the Democratic Imperium.
Camewot
16-12-2004, 18:40
Official Response.

The Democratic Empire of Camewot is glad to see our good allys Praetonia finally develop into a real Imperium!
The Imperial Family will be travelling to Praetonia for the occasion.
Praetonia
16-12-2004, 18:54
Telegram to the Democratic Empire of Camewot

We thank our Camewottian allies for their support, and we are pleased to be
able to welcome your Imperial family to Praeton in two weeks time. We hope
that your recent return to the world stage will be long-lived!
Green Sun
16-12-2004, 18:57
Due to the current war in Green Sun, we cannot attend the coronation of the Emperor.
-Tyrone Montoya
Dimmimar
16-12-2004, 18:59
A small, lavish message arrives at the desk of Prime Minister Sarius. It is embossed in gold leaf and carries the seal of the High Imperator of Dimmimar.

My fellow friend,
I wish to attend this ceremony personally, marking a new age of relations between our nations. I hope that this letter arrives in haste and that you accept my humble request.

Yours Sincerly,
Gaius Serpentius, High Imperator of Dimmimar
Sarzonia
16-12-2004, 19:28
Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs Nicole Lewis noticed the transmission of the coronation of Sarius Publius as the Imperator of Praetonia and passed the message on to President Mike Sarzo.

"Guess it's time to pack my bags again," Sarzo said.

"Mike, you haven't stopped moving since the civil war ended," Lewis said. "You supposedly went on 'vacation' in Sanctaphrax to get away from the workload and you're just piling it on. You're going to wind up in the hospital!"

"I know it's a wild itinerary Nicole," Sarzo responded. "But this is Praetonia. Shouldn't one of our closest allies get the best representation from Sarzonia?"

"Mark or I couldn't represent Sarzonia," Lewis asked facetiously. The look in her face told Sarzo that 1) she really wanted to go to Praeton and 2) she was hurt that Sarzo wouldn't think to send his right hand person in the Sarzonian government. Since Lewis wasn't just the person who was one heartbeat away from the Presidency and was one of Sarzo's closest friends, he could immediately pick up both meanings from the six word question.

"Of course you could," Sarzo said, looking sheepish. "It's just..."

"I know, Mike. Sarius is a good friend of yours. But I've never had a chance to go to Praeton. You have. Mark did. I wanna go!"

"You win, Nicole. I need to slow things down a bit anyway. Enjoy your trip," Sarzo smiled slightly."

"I will," she said with a grateful smile.

We congratulate Prime Minister Publius on his ascention to Imperator of Praetonia. Unfortunately, President Mike Sarzo is unable to attend the festivities personally, but he will send Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs Nicole Lewis to Praeton.

We wish the our close friends in the Imperium all the best as they enter this new phase of their existence. May Praetonia and Sarzonia remain friends for all time!

[OOC: GREAT RP Praetonia! :)]
Dumpsterdam
16-12-2004, 19:46
An exhausted messenger wearing an DAF uniform crawls into the main office of the Praetonian department of foreign affairs and barely manages to put a letter on the desk of the foriegn ministers secretary.

To the Praetonian goverment.

We wish you the best of luck with your new Empire and Emperor, god speed, good luck and the best of wishes.

PS: If you don't want every invading nation to read your response, send a letter back.

Alfarius Damocales,
Imperial Councillor,
Minister of Defence.
Windsor-Bainbridge
16-12-2004, 19:51
My good Praetonia,

His Majesty the King and Emperor of Windsor-Bainbridge wishes to request his invitation for the ceremony. He would like an official state visit, if possible, to extend our welcoming of your new ruler.

I await your reply,

Henry Buckingham
Lord Chamberlain and Chief of Staff
The Kingdom of Windsor-Bainbridge
Nascent
16-12-2004, 19:58
On behalf of myself and the entire nation of Nascent, I would like to send my congratulations to Prime Minister Publius. However, I am afraid that we will not be sending an envoy to attend the coronation as we are in the process of electing a new prime minister. However, along with this letter, you will find that we have sent several thousand dollars worth of electronics, fruit, breads, and wines.

Best wishes,
Interim Prime Minister Jack George.
Praetonia
16-12-2004, 20:06
Telegram to Green Sun

It's a shame that you are unable to attend the coronation, but we thankyou for
expressing interest despite being otherwise engaged. The Democratic Imperium
wishes you the best of luck with your war, and we hope to see you victorious
before too long



Telegram to the Office of Gaius Serpentius, High Imperator of Dimmimar

The Imperium would be most pleased to receive such a distinguished guest
from Dimmimar, and we most certainly welcome an increase in relations
between our two great nations



High Priority Telegram to the Office of Foreign Affairs, Sarzonia

We graciously thank Sarzonia for agreeing to send high government
representitives to the coronation. We are saddened that President Sarzo was
unable to make it to Praeton, but we welcome Vice President Lewis all the
same and will strive to make her time in Praeton as enjoyable as
possible.



A horse trotted down a cobbled street in the centre of Praeton. Sitting atop it was a man in a shiny brass helmet, dark red uniform and polished riding boots. He also wore a gold sash, from which was hung a calary sabre, also polished and shining in the sun. He approached the Dumpsterdam Embassy, dismounted, tied his horse to a brass pole at the side of the road and handed a sealed letter to an embassy guard, addressed to the Ambassador.

Your kind words are greatly appreciated here in the Democratic
Imperium, and we hope for a time when our two nations can enjoy good open
relations, after your war is over. Again, we thankyou for your congratulations,
and wish you the best of luck for the future.
Praetonia
16-12-2004, 20:12
OOC: There's more before I finish replying!

IC: Telegram to Windsor-Bainbridge

We look forward to welcoming your Emperor and King to Praeton in a few weeks
time. We also thankyou for your kind words in support of our new Imperator,
although we must stress that his position is most ceremonial, with the country
being run almost entirely by Parliament.

Telegram to Nascent

We thankyou for your congratulations, and remind you that it is not required for
your head of state or head of government to attend the ceremony. If you wish,
it would be perfectly acceptable for you to send a Minister or diplomat to
Praeton.
Witzgall
16-12-2004, 20:17
The Witzgallian Empire and Fuhrer Viechal, although he wishes to attend, cannot due to the current conflict arrising between the Empire and Euroslavia.

We are saddened.
Dumpsterdam
16-12-2004, 20:32
The guard saluted and took the letter, turned on his heel and handed the letter to an awaiting embassy employee, he turned back to the Praetonian horsemen.

"Hail Praetonia, Empire in word and action."
Praetonia
16-12-2004, 21:11
The Horseguard bowed his head in acknowledgement, remounted and rode off out of sight at a gallop.

Telegram to Witzgall

It is a great shame that representitives of your nation are unable to attend the
coronation. We do, however, appreciate the fact that you would send a
representitive if you were able.
Taldaan
16-12-2004, 21:33
Official Government Message:

Heartfelt congratulations to you, Emperor. We hope that your rule will be wise, just, and long. If possible, we would like to send a representative to the coronation. We only hope that you do not do what so many Emperors have done and attempt to conquer the world.

Taldaan
Praetonia
16-12-2004, 21:37
Telegram to Taldaan

The Imperium thanks you for your support and congratulations, but we feel we
should again reiterate that the Imperator of Praetonia is merely a figurehead and
head of state, not a fully-fledged political entity in Praetonia. Rest assured that
he will not be able to attempt to conquer the world. Well not all of it...
Praetonia
17-12-2004, 16:13
bump
Praetonia
17-12-2004, 23:21
BUMP

I'll be starting the coronation ceremony tomorrow, so it would be nice to have some more people...
Tenarius
18-12-2004, 03:20
A handwritten message was delivered to the Democratic Imperium of Praetonia, hand-written and stamped by Princess Natsuki Amashi of the Royal States of Tenarius. Enscribed within is the following statement:


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Salutations,

I would like to personally congratulate the Prime Minister on behalf of the Royal Family and the People of Tenarius. Tenarius and Praetonia have never been close, and on the behalf of the Tenarian people I would like to change this. Despite the upcoming election day in Tenarius, I would like to attend the coronation personally.

Enclosed with this letter is a check filled out for N5,000, to be used in whatever way you see necessary. I wish you good luck and fortune in your future, and I hope that Preatonia and Tenarius can come to peaceful and happy relations in the future.

Representing Tenarius,
Princess Natsuki Amashi
Praetonia
18-12-2004, 11:26
Another handwritten letter is sent back, sealed in wax with the sign of the Imperial Eagle. Therein is written:

"Dear Princess Natsuki Amashi,

I, on behalf of the state of Praetonia, officially welcome you to take part in the coronation festivities. Your kind words of congratulations are graciously accepted by both Imperator Publius, and by the Praetonian state as a whole. We too hope that this diplomatic meeting will be the start of proper diplomatic relations with Tenarius.

The Imperator wishes to express his great thanks for your kind gift, and so he has dispatched an antique vase dating back from the time of the Roman Empire. We hope that this gift will arrive safely, and will be greatly appreciated by your good self.

Lucius Agrippa,

Foreign Secretary"
Thrashia
18-12-2004, 11:34
A Black garbed messenger arrives at the Imperial Palace bearing a small disc. Handing it to you the top splits open revealing a small miniscule glass ball. A small hologram appears.

"I am Emperor Shadaum IV, of the Imperial United Peoples of Thrashia. I bid you greetings and long life for your reign and for your peoples happiness. I also bid you take my offer of alliance of political backing as well as through military means. In hopes a better future."

The small figure bows and the holograms shuts off, the top shutting to reveal but a small metal square box. The messenger then hands you a written letter condoning the alliance between Thrashia and your own.
Praetonia
18-12-2004, 11:41
The offer of alliance is carried into the Obsidian Tower, and placed on a long list of things that Parliament is required to vote on. It is estimated that the vote will take place not long before the coronation itself...
Harlesburg
18-12-2004, 11:58
To:Pretonian Delagates
From:Minister Of Internal Affairs Marmadas O'Mc'Mac'Fitz'son

Edward The Phoenix Duke De Harlesburg of The Confederacy Of Harlesburg finds it appropriate to congratulate you on this obviously important date for you Pretonia we hope that this occasion can bring peace,understanding and prosperity between our two nations.

Minister Of Internal Affairs Marmadas O'Mc'Mac'Fitz'son
In Honour Of Edward the Phoenix Duke De Harlesburg
Lord Of The Confederacy Of Harlesburg
Praetonia
18-12-2004, 12:19
Telegram to Harlesburg

We thankyou for your congratulations and would be honoured to see you attend
to coronation in Praeton. We too hope that this can be the beginning of further
diplomatic relations between our two nations.
Harlesburg
18-12-2004, 21:14
To:Pretonian Delagates
From:Minister Of Internal Affairs Marmadas O'Mc'Mac'Fitz'son

On further consultation with the Duke we feel it would be appropriate to attend this magnificent event.

We would be looking to send a party of four:
Edward The Phoenix Duke De Harlesburg
Minister Of Internal Affairs Marmadas O'Mc'Mac'Fitz'son
Minister Of Trade Al Embargo
Miranda Duchess of Kitchenierre.

If this is acceptable please notify us.

Minister Of Internal Affairs Marmadas O'Mc'Mac'Fitz'son
In Honour Of Edward The Phoenix Duke De Harlesburg
Lord Of The Confederacy Of Harlesburg
Praetonia
18-12-2004, 21:16
OOC: More than acceptable... I was going to start this today but it's a little late. I'll make the thread tomorrow morning.
Praetonia
19-12-2004, 21:48
OOC: Here's the new thread for the actual RP: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=382816