NationStates Jolt Archive

the background of the Kirisuban News Network newsroom was different tonight.

The black and red Kirisuban flag today was a white flag and a red sun and was only shown during a period of state mourning.

the lights came on the the female news reader professionally read the report even although she was broken up inside.

"This morning we recieved distressing news from the Imperial Palace in Edo. His Imperial majesty Emperor Akahito, son of heaven was found dead in his bed.

The Imperial Doctor and a post mortem have confirmed he died in his sleep from a massive heart attack.

Crown Princess Fujiko is returning from a foreign trip to assume leadership of the Imperial family.

The Empress Miyu will be regent until her daughter returns. A date has yet to be set for the state funeral."

the background changes to show a photograph of the late Emperor and the legend 'Akahito, son of heaven (1952 to 2006)'.

the news reader fades out and clasical music plays as the flag of mourning flutters behind the Emperors photo.

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all over the Empire of Kirisubo people went to temples and other places of worship to remember their divine Emperor. the Kirisuban flag was replaced with the flag of mourning and flown at half mast at government buildings and military bases at home and abroad.

Even Kirisuban embassies did the same all over the world and at the UN the Kirisuban flag was flying at half mast.

OOC: is this open?

ooc: this is open

Roman Greece would like to extend our condolences to the nation of Kirisubo for the death of the Kirisuban Emperor.

a ZAFT carrier group was out in international waters when they heard the news on the TV new quickly went back home and to the leader of spit break

Gil: well then send my regards to them and prepare for operation spit break

Officer: yes sir

the entire ZAFT naval fleet massed in international water but easily made it look like a patrol

The Imperial Airforce jet that brought the Crown Princess Fujiko back had a subdued atmosphere as they circled Edo International Airport.

When it landed a motorcade hurrried her to the Imperial Place where could see her fathers body laid out and dealt with the messages of support as they came in.

Officer: sir all six carrier groups have meet up just out side there border

Gil: prepare the troops for ground assault and the air forces to take out priority targets with the imperial family in disarray we can take the country

As night fell on Kirisubo, Crown Princess Fujiko sent the news onto their Gatesville allies and any nations they had embassies with.

They would need to be informed and the usual defcom was maintained.

Fighter planes still flew round the clock from coastal bases and radar stations were alert as they kept up their vigil.

Once the fleet was detected a pair of swift cherry blossom fighters were sent out to investigate.


ooc: how could your carrier fleets have got to kirisuban waters so quickly?
its also usually a good idea to check what allies a nation has

*on bored the carrier Freedom*

Ades: well what is the homeland thinking?

Kisaka: i dont know but there a meteor shower tonight which will scrable most radar and communication

Radar operater: sir we got two fighters in bound

Ades: dont worry were in international waters they cant do nothing

Officer: sir all linear tank divisions and linear artilery divisions are ready the infentry and missile trucks should be ready in a few minutes sir

Kisaka: well i guess the homeland is going to invade we do got numbers on are side

OOC: we got a island base near by and there nuclear powered

OOC:who says its a base just a island that my fleets go to so they can let there men relax for a bit several of my carriers were they i still got 4 more carriers at least a week away

IC

Kisaka: i wonder if they suspect any thing?

Ades: maybe i think the homeland has gone crazy with this one but orders are orders once radar and com is scambled during the meteor shower we got 3 hours to make are move and they know that if they suspect invasion

i'm not playing along with this because it looks like you just thought of this straight of the bat.

lets see why i would think that.

1) who would have 6 carrier groups with associated naval airforces and army units just coasting round the seas of NS. Not realistic.

2) you haven't done your homework on Kirisubo. we've got double your population for starters and a lot of friends. And yes we are part of the Gatesville Sovereign Protectorate.

3) if you are serious about an RP'ed invasion open up a discussion threat and plan it properly. Then i might play along.

Until then leave my thread alone.

OOC: I.G.N.O.R.E. Cannons firing at split break.

IC:

Pythogria is deeply saddened by your leaders death. His rule was benevolent and great. He will be remembered for all time. Khonsu Izakabad, our Supreme General, would like to pay for funeral xpenses from his personal funds.

the following e-mails were sent from the Imperial palace

to : Roman Greece
from : Her Imperial Majesty Crown Princess Fujiko

We thank the people of Roman Greece for their support and kind words during this trying time.

An offical delegation from your nation are invited to the state funeral. Once a date is arranged i will tell you

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to : Pythogria
from : Her Imperial Majesty Crown Princess Fujiko

We thank the people of Pythogria for their support and kind words. your leader Supreme General Khonsu Izakadbad is welcome to attend the state funeral once a date is set.

the following e-mails were sent from the Imperial palace

to : Roman Greece
from : Her Imperial Majesty Crown Princess Fujiko

We thank the people of Roman Greece for their support and kind words during this trying time.

An offical delegation from your nation are invited to the state funeral. Once a date is arranged i will tell you

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to : Pythogria
from : Her Imperial Majesty Crown Princess Fujiko

We thank the people of Pythogria for their support and kind words. your leader Supreme General Khonsu Izakadbad is welcome to attend the state funeral once a date is set.

IC-A reply was sent to the Crown Princess.

From: Roman Greece
To: Crown Princess Fujiko

Roman Greece would of course send a delegation to pay our respects. We will come when the date of the Emperor's funeral is set. Thank you.

To: Kirisubo

From: Pythogria

Re: Funeral

Text:

Thank you for the invitation. We will be there. We must ask though. Who is coming into power next? Khonsu would like to meet him.
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from : Crown-Princess Fujiko
to : Supreme General Konshu Izakabad

As heir to the throne I will be crowned the Empress and Daughter of Heaven after my fathers state funeral.

We have a long tradition of female succession to the throne and your supreme general can meet with me at an appropriate time after he arrives.

in the briefing room pilots were being told there mission

Officer: alright listen up your targets are military bases,naval bases,air fields, and communications the 3500KG payload on the sky blazers will do the job spear head pilots use rockets to hit your targets there are many fighter patrols so we will have to shoot them down while radar and com is down during the meteor shower any questions?

in the briefing room pilots were being told there mission

Officer: alright listen up your targets are military bases,naval bases,air fields, and communications the 3500KG payload on the sky blazers will do the job spear head pilots use rockets to hit your targets there are many fighter patrols so we will have to shoot them down while radar and com is down during the meteor shower any questions?


(( Hey dude he ingoring you. so anything you do is not reconginzed by him and chances are by anyone else.))

OOC:um dude ya wonder why am in international frikin waters

OOC: Still though he said he doesn't want to rp with you at the moment. Though your welcomed to try me;))

OOC: not a chance i got one target here use political instability to take control one good way to take down a country

OOC: Yeah but you can't do anything because he is ingoring you and everything. you attacks on his country won
't happen because he doesn't recoginze you.

OOC w/e am gone then cya

from : Crown-Princess Fujiko
to : Supreme General Konshu Izakabad

As heir to the throne I will be crowned the Empress and Daughter of Heaven after my fathers state funeral.

We have a long tradition of female succession to the throne and your supreme general can meet with me at an appropriate time after he arrives.

To: Kirisubo

From: Pythogria

Re: Ah.

Text:

You're going to go into power? We apologize for our assumption. Most monarchies we meet, good or bad, usually only have kings. Again, sorry.

To: Kirisubo

From: Pythogria

Re: Ah.

Text:

You're going to go into power? We apologize for our assumption. Most monarchies we meet, good or bad, usually only have kings. Again, sorry.

to : Pythogria
from : Kirisubo

assuming the male line is a misconception that can happen from time to time. An apology is unneccessary.

Crown Princess Fujiko

To: Kirisubo

From: Pythogria

Re: Relations

Text:

Perhaps we could set up good relations or trade agreements once this funeral ordeal is over? Also, we have questions:

1. What is your EXACT system of government?

2. What stance are you economically?

3. How big is your military?

4. How do you equip your military?

5. What is your culture like?

To: Kirisubo

From: Pythogria

Re: Relations

Text:

Perhaps we could set up good relations or trade agreements once this funeral ordeal is over? Also, we have questions:

1. What is your EXACT system of government?

2. What stance are you economically?

3. How big is your military?

4. How do you equip your military?

5. What is your culture like?


some of your questions I can answer. the Shogunate however deals with questions about the military and they don't give answers very often.

Kirisubo is a constitutional monarchy with the Shogun and the council of Daimyo's in overall control. The Imperial family has an important place in the nation although.

Economically we're not doing too badly. theres no crime, nobody starves or dies from a lack of healthcare. Poverty has been completely eradicated as well.

culturewise we have some western influences. The major sports are Soccer, Baseball and Rugby Union. We still value Kendo, Sumo wrestling and other martial arts.

We live in harmony with nature and each other. the family is the core building block of the Empire. a lot of traditional practices are still around which visitors may find strange but we consider normal and harmonious.

Well, to answer our own questions:

1. We democratically elect a Supreme General every four years. This man (or woman) has power, within the bounds of a strict constitution, cannot change 3/4 of the laws, and can be overridden (and impeached) buy the people at any time.

2. Capitalism, no question. However, we do have some restrictions on trade, so we're in between moderate and capitalist. Slightly right-wing.

3. Pretty large, but not too large. 3% of the population.

4. State-of-the art weapons of our own design, including orbital weaponry.

5. We protect the environment at all costs. We are (arguably) imperialist, as we intervene in many situations. Nature is priority. Most of our people are athiest. As for sports, it's mainly soccer, and paintball, but almost all sports are played.

When it comes to family, the People are not Gria Islanders or Kyogre Tribians; they are Pythogrian. There is some friendly competition between nieghbourhoods and cities (as well as provinces), but in crisis, we are one.

Oh, also, good job on the crime aspect.

To: The Empire of Kirisubo
From: President and Chairman of the TWP Ryouta Nagaraku

I would like to express my condolences to Kirisubo, as would the rest of H-Town Tejas. If it's not too much trouble, I would like to come to Kirisubo and pay my respects to the emperor.

To: The Empire of Kirisubo
From: President and Chairman of the TWP Ryouta Nagaraku

I would like to express my condolences to Kirisubo, as would the rest of H-Town Tejas. If it's not too much trouble, I would like to come to Kirisubo and pay my respects to the emperor.

from : the Imperial palace, Crown Princess Fujiko
to : Chairman Ryouta Nagaraku

Chairman, you would be welcome to attend the state funeral. It appears that our nations have had informal dealings before on the islands of Kageshima during last years Solstice festival.

Gatesville ally and friend,

We both appologize for our late response and send our condilences as well as support in all future events.

Psyker Bearzerkers
Grand Bearzerker
Caulna Pox

To: Crown Princess Fujiko
From: Chairman Ryouta Nagaraku

I remember that. Or rather, I remember Mikel bugging everyone about how much fun he had the day he got back. I think our Security Minister threatened to send the PST after him.
Anyways, thanks for letting me attend.

more e-mails were sent from the Imperial palace

To : Psyker Bearserkers
from : the Imperial Palace, Edo

I thank you our ally for your support in this dark time. The date of the state funeral will be 5 days from at noon local time in our capital of Edo.

My father was proud of the alliance with Gatesville and my government will continue to honour it.

Crown Princess Fujiko

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To : Chairman Ryouta Nagaraku
from : Crown Princess Fujiko

we thank you for your support in this dark time for the Empire. the date of the state funeral has been set for 5 days time at noon local time in Edo, our capital.

Triben dressed in mourning armor, he would honor and respect such an ally. As he boarded his trantport he reread the hand written messege that Caulna would have handed her, herself.

Crown Princess,

Forgive that fact that I could not be present, my wedding is fast approaching and at this point my country needs me as one of their symbols. Triben Snow is one of my many loyal advisors, my his behavior be an example of Psyker Bearzerkers and may his presence stand for my own.

Sincerly,
Caulna Blood House Pox

Triben would arrive promptly and in time to pay his due respects.

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Official Imperial Communique

To: Crown Princess Fujiko
From: Emperor Matthew Craven I

The Democratic Empire of Cravan offers its sincere condolances to the Crown Princess and the Kirisubo people. We feel your loss.

to: Emperor Matthew Craven I
from : Crown Princess Fujiko

I thank you for your kind words in this difficult time. You may attend the state funeral in person or send a representive if you wish.

My father's last journey will take place this Tuesday at noon, Edo time.

Chairman Ryouta Nagaraku sat in the rickety old turboprop Foreign Minister Mikel Aritza had not-at-all affectionately named "The G-Plane." The government-run airline Tejano People's Airlines had nice planes, but government officials were stuck with the "minority" planes the old government gave to the non-white cities. It probably was because all of them bought pimped-out cars.
Ryouta knew he was going a few days early, but he didn't want to stay in H-Town Tejas any longer than need be, with all the storms they were getting in their polluted swamp. The PRH-TT embassy in Edo was networked to New Fukuoka anyway, and he could work from there if it was totally necessary.
The G-Plane landed in the Edo airport. Ryouta undid his seatbelt and walked towards the baggage claim to find his ride.

when the air traffic control found out that one of the VIP's who was attending the Emperors funeral was arriving early a car and driver was organised for them.

out by the busy luggage reclaim a woman was holding a sheet of paper with the Chairmans name on it. Her suit was a dark coloured western variety and she wore a white tie.

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The day of the state funeral came round and as the sun rose at the Imperial palace the flag of mourning was raised again.

By noon the state funeral would pass through the Edo city centre and end up up at the main Shinto temple where the Emperor would be cremated and his ashes buried in the grounds.

Already the imperial family was up and getting ready.

Crown Princess Fujiko had left her infant daughter Princess Aiko wth a maid and was helping her sister Princess Genjiko and her mother the Empress Miyu. Her brother Prince Saruji was getting into his dark blue Kimono and putting on his white silk Haori jacket.

already the Crown Princesses kimono for the coronation had been picked out for the next day but first she had a duty to perform.

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Outside the imperial palace and on the route of the funeral security was tight.

a Kirisuban army or police sniper was on every high roof and there was a visable police presence. even in the early morning Kirisubans were picking a spot to watch the procession.

anyone around was wearing something white, the colour of mourning. most people were wearing a white silk Haori jacket, a piece of traditional clothing that could still be worn with a western suit although it was designed for a kimono.

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At 11am the gates of the palace opened and the procession formed up.

100 samurai officers in traditional armour and swords flanked the gun carriage that pulled the Emperors palaquin.

the rest of the royal family followed close behind before they got into the open topped carriage which also had secret service agents dressed in armour and swords flanking them.

also beside the carriage the Kirisuban UN Ambasador was commanding the carriage guard on horseback. Samurai-Captain Kaigan Miromuta was dressed in his dark blue Kirisuban army dress uniform and the proper riding boots.

The visiting dignataries then followed and the procession wound its way into Edo city centre.

"The Nation of Reallydrunk sends it's deepest sympathys to you in this time of darkness but there will always be a light"

Emperor Salvatore Cicci


A diplomat will be attending the funeral to show our respects. Our nations history goes back very far and we have always stood beside you in a time of need, His name is Senator Paul Reno. He will arrive at the airport with Ostian Airlines a car has been booked but a hotel has yet to be determined.

It is kinda late but he was held up in Ostia at the airport. He should be getting off the plane soon..

ooc: we can assume he's there already along with the other visitors.

ic: the Crown Princess knew the attention of the nation and the press was on her and the white veiled hat she wore with her cream kimono hid her tears for the father she loved and the man she would suceed as Empress the next day.

This journey would be repeated the next day when she would be crowned but she put those thoughts out of her mind as she comforted her 16 year old sister who sat beside her in the carriage. the younger princess was dressed like her sister and she knew her responsibilities as well.

It would be decided after the coronation which of the twins would be the heir but Genjiko was thought to be the favourite.

It wouldn't be long until they reached the temple as the funeral wound its way through the crowded centre of Edo.

OOC: Ok good :)

Senator Rio was impressed at the funeral, he was absolutly amased by Kurisuban culture..He would have enjoyed comming if it was under different circumstances. He watched the people move towards the centre of Edo.

the funeral procession reaches the grounds of the temple and stops, the samurai bear the Emperors palaquin and the Imperial family leave the carriage, following behind the late Emperor.

the other honoured guests, the samurai and Ambassador Miromuta procede into the grounds until they reach the funeral pyre.

the Palaquin is placed on the pyre and the side doors are now opened. the Emperor sits like he is meditating dressed in a white kimono.

A Shinto priest chants in Kirisuban and leads the service aided by other priests until the point is reached when the pyre is lit.

Everyone was given a white cherry blossom when they entered the temple and the Crown Princess goes to the pyre and throws her flower onto it. The rest of the Imperial family pay their respects and follow the heirs example.

Now it was the turn of the visiting dignitarys to pay their respects as the palaquin and the Emperors body burn brightly on top of the pyre.

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Well, the funerals they have here certainly are different... the Supreme General thought. But he must have been great to deserve a death so honorable in this people's culture.

the visitors having paid their respects it was now the time for the assembled samurai to do likewise.

Quite a few of these members of the warrior class were high rankinging government members and the Shogun himself was present.

by the time they had cast in their flowers the Emperors body was well ablaze and it was time to leave the fire to do its work.

The Crown Princess leads the imperial family back to the carriage and the samurai follow them.

OOC: Anything else to the funeral in your culture?

ooc: this funeral is very simple as are most Kirisuban funerals. once the flames have done their work the Emperors ashes will be gathered and buried under a tree in the temple. I'll be doing the Coronation late this evening which will be simple as well.

if you want to talk to anyone like a bartender or a civilian at a hotel feel free and i'll do the appropriate RPing.

ic: The service now completed Crown Princess Fujiko and the Imperial family returned to the Palace by a different route after a light lunch served to everyone in the temple grounds.

Tomorrow she would be crowned Empress and Daughter of Heaven and the line would continue.

She pondered these things as she relaxed in the bath house, Princess Aiko and Princess Genjiko beside her in the water.

Genjiko plays with her infant niece as she bathes the little princess and Aiko reponds happily.

Aiko now dried off and wrapped in a towel sleeping in a nearby crib was at peace as Fujiko talked with her sister. The 16 year old Genjiko was still broken up inside and needed the support of her older sister.

The VIP's would have returned to their hotels for the night getting ready for the Coronation at noon in the palace. Naturally it would be televised and everyone would have to look their best for the brief ceremony that would follow the religious service.

They talked until the water got cold and retired for the night.

Inside the car, the Supreme General told his driver, "James, do you know of any hotels in this area? Good ones?"

"Actually, yes, I do. The Arjiko."

"Well, let's go then."

The black limosine parked in the VIP spot, and bodyguards, each six foot five, wearing a black tuxedo, wearing sunglasses and ties, stepped out of the car, and surrounded the Supreme General. Bodyguards on the lookout, the General stepped inside the room. The civillians inside were stunned, seeing six of these massive men surrounding a very important person. The group stepped to the counter and the lead bodyguard asked, "We'd like to pay for the best room you have."

It turned out that the Imperial Suite was still unclaimed and the General was given the book to sign in and a key to the suite.

"Sir, the Imperial suite has a king sized bed with silk sheets and access to a mini bar. Theres also cable TV as well" a young woman dressed in a pale blue skirt suit and a white blouse tells him. her name badge says "Yuriko" on it.

"Also booking the suite gets you a pass to the casino, gym and the bath house if you want to use the facilities. All these can be found in the basement" she adds "I hope you enjoy your stay at the Arjiko hotel"

She calls over a bell boy whose ready to take their luggage.

The luggage is given to the bell-boy, and the General replied to the woman. "Ah. Thanks. And it looks as though I will. Very nice place here." He turned around and opened the elevator door. The bodyguards stepped in, and he was off.

Arriving at the Imperial Suite, unlocking the door, he almost gasped. This was almost as good as his home back in the Imperial Palace. No wonder it's called the Imperial Suite! he thought. He immediately brought two of his guards and was off to the bathouse. But not the casino. Gambling was against his nation's law.

when General Izakadbad arrives in the bath house he's greeted by a pair of pretty bath ladies who soap up him and his guards and lead them to to a whirlpool sunken bath than looks quite deep.

theres other pools there and Kirisuban men and women share them relaxing in the hot water. They sits there chatting in their own language and drinking green tea, coffee or sake.

One of the bath ladies asks if they want any refreshments and advise them that they also do massages in another part of the bath house.

They leave cotton robes for the Pythogrians so they can use them later on and one stays with the VIP and his guards. the Kirisuban woman dosen't seem bothered that the guards are so tall but she knows that the General is an honoured guest of the Empress to be so she wants to please.

Ah... he thought. This is the life... I think I'll porchase one of these things... he looked at the woman offering refreshments. "I believe I'll order green tea." he gave the woman enough Pythogs to pay for it. Pythogs are Pythogrian currency.

After a good time chatting about weather, economics, and having a debate on George W. Bush, all while drinking tea, the General grabbed a robe, put it on, and walked off to the massage part of the bath-house. He asked, "Is this where I may get a massage?"

"yes it is Izakadbad sama" the woman answers politely and leads the general over to a table.

the massage chamber is about half full with a lot of people booked into the hotel for the funeral and the coronation.

Another woman gets to work and starts on his shoulders releasing the built up tension there. the first bath lady works on the balls of his feet and his lower legs.

After a truly amazing massage, he got up and gave both ladies a tip of 50 Pythogs. "Wow... you two sure are good at this." he looked around. "This place sure is popular."

"A lot of people are here for the Crown Princesses coronation" one of them answers who introduces herself as Keiko "but our hotel is always popular with business people.

We have a lot of conferences here as well as a reputation for good service and excellant food. the restaurant got 5 Michelin stars last years for its seafood"

"Well, I may come here again. As for that restaurant, could you give me directions Kieko?"

"Well, I may come here again. As for that restaurant, could you give me directions Kieko?"

Keiko smiles and says "its on the next floor up. instead of turning right to the lifts at the foyer turn left and you can't miss it.

The oysters and the crab are the chefs specialities"

"Ah. Thank you. I think I'll order that." he said. After getting dressed back in his normal clothes, he walked out odf the bathouse and into the restaurant. Once there, he ordered some seafood, and ate his supper, finishing at 10:00 PM.

He met his guards just outside the restaurant, and the General went off to bed.

the sun rises on the day of the coronation and the black flag with the red sun is raised over the imperial palace to end the period of state mourning.

today would be a happy affair with the coronation at the palace. The Crown Princess would have to visit the temple in Edo first and observe the required rituals before returning to the palace.

It would be a smaller parade and would attract less crowds on the streets since a lot of people would be back at work but with the power of televison they woundn't miss a thing.

the Imperial open topped carriage was prepared and a body guard of 20 mounted samurai got armoured up and prepared their swords and their long spears.

Also tucked into their belt sashes were small automatic pistols in case modern methods were needed to defend the Empress to be.

At 10am the carriage and the mounted samurai left the palace for the short journey into Edo.

The coronation would take place at noon back at the palace and the Crown Princess was wearing a bright red ceremonial kimono and a large veiled hat. She was acompanied by her mother, brother and sister in the carriage and security was just a tight in Edo and the Imperial palace.

when the Crown Princess reaches the temple she goes to the private sanctum and peforms the required rituals with a priest present.

After an hour she's ready to return to the palace and ready for her coronation.

the VIP's are already there as the carriage arrives and the crown princess and her family head to the Imperial great hall where the throne is.

a crowd is beginning to assemble in the great hall as Fujiko walks alone up to the throne where a Shinto priest is waiting for her.

She sits in the throne and the priest passes her the mirror, an orb and finally places a jeweled crown on her head and the now Empress promises to lead the nation in matters of religion and morals in front of the great and the good of the empire.