NationStates Jolt Archive


A Transfer of Power

Chitzeland
27-07-2005, 00:34
Providence Morning News Report
“Noble citizens of Chitzeland, I am sorry to inform you that our great leader, President Copeland, passed away last night in his sleep. He was one hundred and nine years old. He was discovered in his bed in his Garden of Eden estate by his grandson, Pierre Copeland, this morning when he did not attend a cabinet meeting. A date for his funeral will be set later on by his successor. On the subject of his successor, most political analysts believe that Vice President Leonard Copeland, who also happens to be President Copeland’s son, will take over the position.”

Providence News Evening Report: Looking Back on President Copeland’s Life
“Our great leader has lived a remarkable life. He was born on August 17th, 886. His father raised him to become a soldier at an early age. He proved himself beyond all expectations when he fought for fourteen years in the Sin Wars and eventually became Supreme Allied Commander. After the war, he moved into the politics of the newly created Chitzeland. He became Chitzeland’s second president in 945 with 54% of the vote, and has won every election since with a landslide 100% of the vote. These distinguished ten terms as president were marked by rapid technological development and the industrialization of Chitzeland. In 951, he uncovered a plot to overthrow him and enslave the people of Chitzeland, which was planned by members of his cabinet. All of these cabinet members had not changed from the Vermatoff administration. The traitors were executed and President Copeland became the first to be awarded the Halo of Courage. In 991, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He fought it, and only a half year later was declared cancer free. Always humble, he attributed his victory to the people of Chitzeland. His funeral date is still to be determined.”

Statement by President Leonard Copeland After Assuming Power
“My fellow Chitzis, this is our darkest hour. Our great leader, who lead our nation in war for five years and in peace for fifty, has passed away, and left his power to me. I will do my best to live up to his great administration. My father will be remembered for his courage, honor, and sincerity while standing up to the challenges of leading a fledgling nation.

“The fact that I will not be changing many of his policies will be a testament to his flawlessness. I do, however, wish to continue my father’s dream of bringing Chitzeland into the future. Our isolationist policies were made during a time of great suffering, but we must move past it. I have intentions of calling for a meeting of foreign diplomats. Let the people of the world know how great of a country we live in. May heaven bid us luck.”
Peopleita
27-07-2005, 14:15
The Commandante sends his sympathies.