NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC > This is my first RP thread so please allow for some deviation from the norm. Im trying to get use to the type of RPing done here on the NS. So with no more chit chat here I go.


IC >

The banners of the Council rippled freely in the wind. The red background and the double eagle dyed gold. The trim was gold thread. Outside the palace of the empress crowds have gathered. A podium stood empty for the time being. Preatorian guard formed a line keeping the horde of people back. Spanning out over the front lawn of the palace where thousands here to witness this grand event.

Imperial News Channel (INC) was there. Anchorwoman Angelica was reporting "This is historical event within Sanctum Imperialis. The council is suppose to vote and then pass the resolution to the Empress for signing. With this declaration the first Imperial Space Marine regiment shall be formed. The Imperial Navy has already benefited from this new technology." She turned to look at the doors has they opened.

Two where drug out in chains. Both where male. One was older, he was bloody and beaten. The second was younger and being restrained by two heavily armed and armored marines. Angelica turned quickly to the camera "It seems Lord Councilman Eric Klaus and Apprentice Councilman Odo are being drug out in chains! This is most unfortunate! We shall keep you updated!"

Emerging from the grand enterance of the palace first came the rest of the council in their fine regalia. Their black and red uniforms bore the national symbol on a thin fine metal plate heavily engraved kept around their necks by a metal chain. The most elite of the Preatorian guard moved down the stairs slowly. In the center of their formation was the Empress.

The empress wore scarlet red robes trimmed in gold and silver. Hair was done up elaborately. The ceremonial headdress which was passed from the each generation of new empresses for the last two thousand years. No male has ever sat on the throne of the kingdom. Each new ruler was the daughter of the empress. Their family line has been unbroken for more than 2,000 years. She spoke in a commanding voice "The two former council members have been sentenced to death. Their estates are to be burned. Their families put on auction. My house shall take the mature woman and the most promising young woman. The rest shall be sold. Their crime was to say no to me." She looked out over the crowd "It is with great honor that I now announce the first founding of our Space Marines. The Imperial Navy is to recieve new ships"

Angelica turned back to the camera "So you heard it. They are sentenced to death. Stay tuned for their exectutions later tonight. And pay attention to those auctions if you want a sweet young girl for pleasure. Or a young man to work in the fields."

"Guild Saechalis is to be destroyed. Their assests to be divided between Guild Heron and Guild Orion. The Royal House shall hold all contracts for the Imperial Navy and the Marine Regiments assigned to them. Instituted immediately 600,000 males between the ages of 17 through 35 shall be drafted. 250,000 woman between the ages of 22 through 28 shall be drafted."

The crowd erupted into howls and cheers. The Imperial Navy and Marines where one of the longest traditions in the Empire save for perhaps the female priesthood. Military service was highly prized and valued. Angelica turned back to the camera "And so there it is. The first founding of our space marine regiments. I have just recieved reports that Imperial Navy Shipyards (INS) has been given over 200 billion imperial bonds for the building and production of the new fleet. Imperial Marine Headquarters has increased the number of training camps to handle this influx of personnel."

Over head fast attack Raptors flew over head. The first of the new ships was put on show. The large transports. Bombers. Frigates. And others flew over head.

"This is your favorite... and only.. anchorwoman Angelica signing off for now. Stayed tuned to the Imperial News Channel for the execution." And the screen changes to the proganda commericals.



OOC > I was thinking about just doing little news reels like this featuring Angelica, has important events transpire. I will also produce a more detailed list of what INS has to offer. And the process in which the Space Marines are trained. Input will be appricated, provided it is construction and meaningful.

(OOC: Space Marines... Are you FT?)

Tag; Because its good to have Imperium based rivals ;)

( Yes it is future-ish. I dont really like to RP in modern. Its either fantasy/lowtech or future sci-fi.)


( And hehe the Imperium pwns )

IC>

Angelica stands outside the Hall of Honored Judges. The massive gothic styled courthouse home to the Imperial Judges who serve for life. This is the highest court and the only court that matters within the growing Empire. The council of Judges answers to the Empress and the Empress only. The stone of the Hall of Honored Judges was a white washed. Gargolyes stood tall and proud. Above the grand doors of the Hall was a massive eagle wings spread wide. In its talons clenched the All Seeing Eye. The eye of justice that all criminals will be caught and punished.

Councilmembers Eric and Odo where lead through the streets in chains with the citizens cheering for their deaths. Others booing and throwing things at the two dissenters. This was merely a formality. Their fates already sealed by the Empress. No court plee would hold up against the Imperial Family. They where lead up the stone stairs, has the approached the massive doors swung open with a hiss of steam and servo's has the machines opened the heavy doors.

In their gleaming silver armor, armed with the ceremonial moon blades which where crescent shaped in their hands. The eagle etched perfectly into the breast plate of their armor. Flowing cloaks in red, trimed in silver. Emblazed on the black in silver thread was the All Seeing Eye once more. Their helmets where polished and the plumbs of colored "hair" where silver. With their face plates down they cast their gaze to the two condemned men.

Head of the Hall of Honored Judges spoke. His voice was deep and amplified by the built in speaker in his helmet "For your crimes against the Empire. Ye shall be judged and found guilty. To question the will of the Imperial Line is our greatest crime. And to pass to ye is the sentence of Erturoi. The entire crowd used.

The Erturoi was the Empires most horrible punishment. Used for traitors and heretics. A crime so bad that they did not use it lightly. But in such a public display of open defiance to the throne there was no other choice. Upon hearing their sentence both men hung their heads, the color drained from their faces.

Angelica looked to the camera, her face was white has well. She spoke softly dare not speaking to loud "They have been sentenced to the Erturoi. They shall be condemned to this punishment by sacred law within a day of their sentencing. Last time this has been handed down was by the traitorous rogue thrice damned Xyvic, 200 years ago."

She turned back has the guards encircled them. Leading them back down the stairs. It back much more formal affair. The crowd was quiet, watching the procession. Coming down from the clouds was the transport that would take him to Sangunine Prison upon the small island in the northern sea.

Angelica spoke once more louder now that her back was turned to the camera. "By sacred law the condemned are allowed one final communion with the hollowed ancestors before they are cast from it all. Their damnation to be final and ever lasting. Let us pray to the ancestors with them in their final hours."

Despite their ruthless and cut throat society they where a deeply spiritual people. Crimes against the throne and the hollowed spirits who the Empress supposedly spoke to where the highest crimes. Punishable often by death. But here in their final hours they would be treated well. Their last meal would be lavish.

Sangunine Prison was one of the oldest structures in the Empire. Built originally has a fortress it was later converted partially into a prison due to its remote location. The prison held only the most vile and condemned criminals of the Empire. Death was often their fate but they where forced to suffer in this prison before they where finally executed. The central structure was a large dome featured in much of Sancti architexture. The dome held the Imperial Barracks and offices. Their was an armory, naval station and air field. But would be soon updated to account for the Imperial Navies new space craft.

Erturoi was a punishment in which mircofilaments where implanted below the skin which caused severe pain and burns. At the base of the skull a plug was drilled into the neck. Filaments, wires and other devices came out the tip within the neck tapping into the central nervous system and other vital functions. A device was placed over the head and locked into place. With everything locked in place theu where lowered into a specially prepared alchemical vat that was a super healing substance and allowed for breathing. While the deviced implanted burned and seared the regents healed, creating endless pain. With special treatments their lives could exist for centuries in endless pain. No one had survived their sentence, and if they did they where long ago driven mad through pain and endless suffering.