Waldenburg 2
08-10-2006, 21:26
“ We stand on the beginning of a brilliant new age. The past century has seen the rise and fall of many great Empires, many nations consolidating into great nations for the benefit of its members. With these great nations came great tragedy the world was once again ripped by war. Luckily or British Kingdom was left to it’s own devices. We did not assist this world but hid behind our shell of tradition and pride. In this new age the UK shall not be such a nation, it shall expand it borders to heaven itself and the Union Jack will be once again raised above the world. For peace, prosperity we shall expand, and once more we shall be an Empire.
Once the world was at peace under an English monarch but now millions die under the reign of terrorists and tyrants. So gentlemen now is the hour, and we are the tools for which the world shall be molded. Once more I call for your support to shift this world’s policy from global warfare to expanding into space and the colonization of new planets. Under the rule of an British Empire we shall have this, and forever from this point to the end of time will we be remembered as heroes, saviours of our people.”
Peter Summerton’s Address to Parliament January 1st 2100
“Well surely a colonial government can supply it’s own economy, the profits from Greenland can surely support any reconstruction or building projects in more then half of the dependencies.” An Expansionist party member yelled as the floor of the Commons again was again mobbed by the nearly violent Democratic MPs. The argument had been going on for nearly four hours and both parties voted quite mindlessly with their parties. It didn’t matter either way the Expansionist could carry the vote but without the Minister of the Treasury on their side things could become difficult.
“Announcing His Grace Peter Summerton, Chancellor of the United Kingdoms.” A Parliamentary page bobbed in and out of view trying to avoid the scandalized looks of the opposition to the Expansion Bill. Summerton nearly pushed him out of the way as he approached in full ceremonial state robes ermine brushed up against his slim neck as he nodded graciously to various Party members.
“Good morning Sirs… I bring hopeful news from the House of Lords, which has just finished deliberating on the matter of the Expansion Bill. It boils down to they have extended the limits of what may be called treason. Any member of the House of Commons who does not assist in the completion of the bill will be detained on charges of attempting to usurp the power of this elected body. I’m sure you understand this announcement at least. Now as minister of Foreign Relations, and since this falls into my realm of jurisdiction I demand a vote immediately.” He bowed slightly and left trailing his usual entourage of Marines. The House looked silently watching the others waiting to hear the first argument. There were none and soon they all sat and replied ‘aye’ when queried.
“Finally,” Summerton exclaimed as he was hustled by guards into a parked limo. “Wendell take this note to Major Partinson near Salisbury, do not of course read it….. Drive.” Groups of men were let out of the stretch limo at various streets and hurried off, as if all this had been perfectly planned for months. As the limo left London Summerton let his mind wander to time he spent in a plane above this land hunting for a rouge Regiment about 20 years ago. He remembered the night that they were found and medals he had won….The memory was cut short the rest was very painful and they had almost arrived in Liverpool near the BBC studio. “Why must we use BBC transmitters? Will ours not suffice?”
“Um… no your Grace strangely enough the transmitters used by the Government were once owned by the BBC in around 2070 anyway we have given them insider access to the story. They are censored like all television but they also have MP’s on their board. There is no technical reason but the bureaucracy demands it.” The doors opened and the aide bowed Summerton into a private studio where the Ministers of the Treasury and Internal Affairs were waiting. “They stood and nodded to the newly arrived Grace and once again settled down to speak in a low whisper.
Another 5 minutes past before a recordist stepped out and motioned them in.
“Alright sirs you have your speeches for the BBC, good. You may begin whenever.” The near monologue of the Chancellor spoke into the expensive equipment, this was not the major point but it always looked good to have a Chancellor addressing the world explaining the new Bill that would expand the Empire.
Simultaneously in London the King was finishing the Letters to the other nations of the World. “Damn you Summerton,” he mumbled as the copy was sealed and hurried off to the archive. He looked over the letter it was a long shot but perhaps it might work.
To Esteemed World Leaders:
I am sure that have noticed the UK’s withdrawn attitude towards world affairs. Today I must change that and I wish to announce that the United Kingdoms is once again on the diplomatic stage. We will now entertain all proposals for alliance trade agreements and alike. Hopefully we may have a brighter future together and assist each other to world prominence. My Chancellor also reminds me that he promised that Britain would expand. I must obey the will of the people, and express our interest in the purchase of any land or territory your nation can do without. We are willing to pay in favours, trade agreements, cash military material, nearly anything I am told. We dearly wish to reenter the world as a diplomatic, and economic power.
Signed:
His Majesty King James III
OOC Feel free to respond in my factbook (if it's up) or here.
Once the world was at peace under an English monarch but now millions die under the reign of terrorists and tyrants. So gentlemen now is the hour, and we are the tools for which the world shall be molded. Once more I call for your support to shift this world’s policy from global warfare to expanding into space and the colonization of new planets. Under the rule of an British Empire we shall have this, and forever from this point to the end of time will we be remembered as heroes, saviours of our people.”
Peter Summerton’s Address to Parliament January 1st 2100
“Well surely a colonial government can supply it’s own economy, the profits from Greenland can surely support any reconstruction or building projects in more then half of the dependencies.” An Expansionist party member yelled as the floor of the Commons again was again mobbed by the nearly violent Democratic MPs. The argument had been going on for nearly four hours and both parties voted quite mindlessly with their parties. It didn’t matter either way the Expansionist could carry the vote but without the Minister of the Treasury on their side things could become difficult.
“Announcing His Grace Peter Summerton, Chancellor of the United Kingdoms.” A Parliamentary page bobbed in and out of view trying to avoid the scandalized looks of the opposition to the Expansion Bill. Summerton nearly pushed him out of the way as he approached in full ceremonial state robes ermine brushed up against his slim neck as he nodded graciously to various Party members.
“Good morning Sirs… I bring hopeful news from the House of Lords, which has just finished deliberating on the matter of the Expansion Bill. It boils down to they have extended the limits of what may be called treason. Any member of the House of Commons who does not assist in the completion of the bill will be detained on charges of attempting to usurp the power of this elected body. I’m sure you understand this announcement at least. Now as minister of Foreign Relations, and since this falls into my realm of jurisdiction I demand a vote immediately.” He bowed slightly and left trailing his usual entourage of Marines. The House looked silently watching the others waiting to hear the first argument. There were none and soon they all sat and replied ‘aye’ when queried.
“Finally,” Summerton exclaimed as he was hustled by guards into a parked limo. “Wendell take this note to Major Partinson near Salisbury, do not of course read it….. Drive.” Groups of men were let out of the stretch limo at various streets and hurried off, as if all this had been perfectly planned for months. As the limo left London Summerton let his mind wander to time he spent in a plane above this land hunting for a rouge Regiment about 20 years ago. He remembered the night that they were found and medals he had won….The memory was cut short the rest was very painful and they had almost arrived in Liverpool near the BBC studio. “Why must we use BBC transmitters? Will ours not suffice?”
“Um… no your Grace strangely enough the transmitters used by the Government were once owned by the BBC in around 2070 anyway we have given them insider access to the story. They are censored like all television but they also have MP’s on their board. There is no technical reason but the bureaucracy demands it.” The doors opened and the aide bowed Summerton into a private studio where the Ministers of the Treasury and Internal Affairs were waiting. “They stood and nodded to the newly arrived Grace and once again settled down to speak in a low whisper.
Another 5 minutes past before a recordist stepped out and motioned them in.
“Alright sirs you have your speeches for the BBC, good. You may begin whenever.” The near monologue of the Chancellor spoke into the expensive equipment, this was not the major point but it always looked good to have a Chancellor addressing the world explaining the new Bill that would expand the Empire.
Simultaneously in London the King was finishing the Letters to the other nations of the World. “Damn you Summerton,” he mumbled as the copy was sealed and hurried off to the archive. He looked over the letter it was a long shot but perhaps it might work.
To Esteemed World Leaders:
I am sure that have noticed the UK’s withdrawn attitude towards world affairs. Today I must change that and I wish to announce that the United Kingdoms is once again on the diplomatic stage. We will now entertain all proposals for alliance trade agreements and alike. Hopefully we may have a brighter future together and assist each other to world prominence. My Chancellor also reminds me that he promised that Britain would expand. I must obey the will of the people, and express our interest in the purchase of any land or territory your nation can do without. We are willing to pay in favours, trade agreements, cash military material, nearly anything I am told. We dearly wish to reenter the world as a diplomatic, and economic power.
Signed:
His Majesty King James III
OOC Feel free to respond in my factbook (if it's up) or here.