NationStates Jolt Archive

[OOC: Officials from all nations are invited to attend the funeral.]

A female reporter for the Rammsteinburg National News Network (R3N) stands outside of the royal palace in the city of Ark where, despite it being early in the morning, people are gathering for the funeral of the Rammsteinburg royal family.

The camera man gave the reporter a hand sign signaling to begin.

"Hello," the woman said, "This is Eva Grünestille with the R3N. I am standing outside of the royal palace in Ark where the funeral for the royal family, who were all killed when a Lear crashed into the building in the Laender of Kaiser Martens where they were staying, is going to be held later today. It is early in the morning, but people are already arriving. Rammsteinburgians from all across the nation are here for this sad and historic event. Many government officials, including Minister of Defence Eric Waters, who by the recently passed declaration of martial law, is leader of Rammsteinburg, will be at the funeral. As well, an inivatation for foreign leaders to attend was made. One foreign leader that has been announced to be attending is Kaiser Michel Martens."

"If you look behind me, you'll notice many police officers. Because of the civil war and the importance of this event, Ark is on alert level four. All law enforcement officers in the area are on duty today. There is also a battalion from the army here and the air force has planes & helicopters watching over the entire area. As of last night, Ark is on lockdown. Until Saturday morning, nobody but certain government officials and foreign leaders will be allowed in or out of the city."

"This is Eva Grünestille with the R3N and I'll be here all day. Tune into R3N at noon for coverage of the funeral."

TO: Rammsteinburg

The Confederacy of DR is greatly saddened by the death of the royal family of Rammsteinburg. President Roelkey himself would like to attend the funeral. We would like to request that the President be accompanied by 25 heavily armed secret service personnel. Be assured that their presence will be invisible. The recent terrorist invasion of our country and recent intelligence suggests he could be in danger.

TO: Rammsteinburg

The Confederacy of DR is greatly saddened by the death of the royal family of Rammsteinburg. President Roelkey himself would like to attend the funeral. We would like to request that the President be accompanied by 25 heavily armed secret service personnel. Be assured that their presence will be invisible. The recent terrorist invasion of our country and recent intelligence suggests he could be in danger.

From the Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations:

President Roelkey may attend the funeral. He may bring with him no more than the requested twenty five secret service personnel. If he wishes to bring them, we're going to need to know exactly what they will be armed with. For security reasons, foreign aircraft, with the exception of those belonging to our allies, is not being allowed into Rammsteinburg at this time. Our air force will provide transportation for President Roelkey and his secret service personell.

Please reply A.S.A.P.

Sincerely,
Frank O'Moore
Minister of International Relations

tragic it is really. Mt or FT so I know wether to jump in or not.

tragic it is really. Mt or FT so I know wether to jump in or not.

MT.

TO: Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations:
From: Abassador Gilmore of TCofDR

We thank you for your understanding of our need for security and we undserstand the need for yours. These are troubling times for our nations of The SS personell will be carrying the standard M-16(full auto) as well as standard 9mm beretta pistols. As a planning precaution, what security do you have set up for this funeral? Our orders to our SS will depend on what security you already have in place...

TO: Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations:
From: Abassador Gilmore of TCofDR

We thank you for your understanding of our need for security and we undserstand the need for yours. These are troubling times for our nations of The SS personell will be carrying the standard M-16(full auto) as well as standard 9mm beretta pistols. As a planning precaution, what security do you have set up for this funeral. Our orders to our SS will depend on what security you already have in place...

The city of Ark, where the funeral is being held, has very tight security right now. Every avaliable Ark city police officer is on duty, which is about three hundred men and women. Also, the Southeast Danz State Police has men in Ark. There are a few hundred agents of the Rammsteinburg Bureau of Investigation [RBI] there, too. A battalion of the Rammsteinburg army is at Ark. There are some soldiers guarding the entire border of the city. Most of the soldiers are armed with M-16's. There are a few machine guns and snipers throughout the city. The entire Royal Army, which is soon to be disbanded, is in Ark. They are similary armed.

Right now Ark is on lockdown mode. Only certain government and military officials, as well as foreign leaders, are being allowed in and out.

To: Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations:
From: Ambassador Gilmore

Im very impressed with your security setup. the president and his guards will be standing by in Bibb City waiting for their flight to arrive...

A transport aircraft from the Rammsteinburg Air Force is just about to take off. It should arrive in about an hour and a half. Rammsteinburg thanks President Roelkey for deciding to attend. On his arrival, he will be greeted by Minister of Defence Waters and escorted to the royal palace in Ark.

thank you very much. the President is looking forward to Meeting the minister of defense. The President thinks its always good to have friends to lean on in times of need. Allies are a great thing....

The Air Force transport jet is approaching the airport in Bibb City. The pilot contacts the airport to notify them of it's arrival.

"This is Lt. Col. Braddock of the Rammsteinburg Air Force, pilot of the TJ203. Please direct me to an open runway. Thank you."

From: The United Socialist States of Shirrad, Office of the President (Karagrad)
To: Rammsteinburg Ministry of Internal Affairs

I am personnally saddened by the death of Rammsteinburg's royal family, as I'm sure my nation is, and I would like to personnally request attendance to the Funeral for Me and my first minister, Raden' Abelev. As always security will be a priority, so we request that no more than 7 members of our Internal Security Beurau accomapny us. Thankyou

[Signed]
Comrade Josef Borodin
President of Shirrad

From: The United Socialist States of Shirrad, Office of the President (Karagrad)
To: Rammsteinburg Ministry of Internal Affairs

I am personnally saddened by the death of Rammsteinburg's royal family, as I'm sure my nation is, and I would like to personnally request attendance to the Funeral for Me and my first minister, Raden' Abelev. As always security will be a priority, so we request that no more than 7 members of our Internal Security Beurau accomapny us. Thankyou

[Signed]
Comrade Josef Borodin
President of Shirrad

From: The Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations
To: Josef Borodin, President of Shirrad

Herr Shirrad,

You and Herr Abelev may attend the funeral. You may bring with you no more than the requested seven members of your Internal Security Beurau. We will need to know exactly what those seven will be armed with.

Sincerely,
Frank O'Moore
Minister of International Relations

From: The Rammsteinburg Ministry of International Relations
To: Josef Borodin, President of Shirrad

Herr Shirrad,

You and Herr Abelev may attend the funeral. You may bring with you no more than the requested seven members of your Internal Security Beurau. We will need to know exactly what those seven will be armed with.

Sincerely,
Frank O'Moore
Minister of International Relations

They will be armed with with a SK-17 Sub-Machine Pistol each, and all seven will be in Military Uniforms, so will stand out...

They will be armed with with a SK-17 Sub-Machine Pistol each, and all seven will be in Military Uniforms, so will stand out...

That is acceptable. In the event of an attack, would they be okay with working with the Rammsteinburg military?

That is acceptable. In the event of an attack, would they be okay with working with the Rammsteinburg military?

Of course, Comrade.

"Commander, this is air traffic control. You may land at the Bibb international airport. The ground have been secured and are awaiting you landing."

The transport aircraft landed.

Once all of the foreign visitors and government officials were present, the funeral began. A stage is set up in the largest room of the royal palace. On the stage, the open caskets are placed side-by-side. A picture of the royal family member in the casket are by each one. The room is completely full. Government officials and foreign visitors are seated in the front row.

A priest of the Church of Rammsteinburg walked onto the stage. As he passed by each casket, he splashed a drop of holy water on the body, and said "Können Sie der allmächtige Gott gewährt diesen Seelen ewigen Frieden und Glück" (May the almighty god grant these souls eternal peace and happiness). After this, he goes to the middle of stage where a podium with a microphone is. "Let us pray," he said. The priest and many in the crowd, even those who do not share the beliefs of the Church of Rammsteinburg, bowed their heads and crossed their hands in prayer. "Almighty God, take into your loving arms the royal family of Rammsteinburg who were taken from this world in a tragic way. Grant them peace, happiness, and everlasting love. Amen."

The priest walks off of the stage. Two completely-uniformed members of the local battalion of the Rammsteinburg Luftwaffe walk on stage with the flag of Rammsteinburg. Another two, who are members of the Army, follow them. These two are carrying a twenty foot long pole. The Army soldiers place the pole in the middle of the stage and the Luftwaffe soldiers unfold the flag and raise it. A military bugler began playing "Taps (http://www.scubanaked.com/music/patriotic2/Taps_(USMA_Military_Bugler).mp3)". The straight-faced soldiers walk off stage and the priest walks back onto it. He returns to the podium and begins reading off the names of each royal family member.

"King Florian
Queen Margarette
Prince Florian II, King Florian and Queen Margarette's eldest son
Prince Rudolph, king Florian and Queen Margarette's second eldest son
Prince Timothy, king Florian and Queen Margarette's youngest son
Princess Sarah, King Florian and Queen Margarette's only daughter
Princess Edna, wife of Prince Florian II
Princess Liza, wife Prince Timothy
Prince Francis, Prince Florian II's only son
Prince Deiter, Prince Timothy's eldest son
Prince Gottlieb, Prince Timothy's youngest son
Prince Herald, King Florian's younger and only brother
Princess Paulina, wife of Prince Herald
Prince Daniel, son of Prince Herald
Prince Richard, son of Prince Herald
Prince Herald II, nephew of Prince Herald
Victoria Sehnsucht, sister of Princess Paulina
Gregory Sehnsucht, nephew of Prince Rudolph
Douglas Smith, nephew of Prince Florian II."

Taps stopped playing and is replaced with the tune of "Rammsteinburg über Alles" (the national anthem of Rammsteinburg). A choir is singing the lyrics, and a soldier is standing in front of each casket saluting.

As soon as Rammsteinburg über Alles was over, the soldiers picked up the caskets and began carrying them outside to where the royal family were to buried.