Kommissaria
22-10-2006, 12:23
OOC: My introduction to the world of MT RP. Over the course of this RP will be the events that help solidify the new leadership's position. Hope you enjoy.
Kommissarian News Network - KNN
October 07 2006
‘…with the country still reeling from the marginal electoral victory of the National Christian Alliance and the inevitable reality of a coalition government, King Thomas addressed the country this morning appealing for calm and professionalism within the country. He announced that he would be summoning the leaders of the NCA and the Liberal Party - the second-largest party in the Parliament – to the Royal Palace to request them to form a coalition government. However, with Liberal Party leader Harold Shane being quoted yesterday as preferring to “die rather than work in government with those religious fascists”, there is a danger that the Kingdom is entering a time of political crisis.’
‘The NCA, a fundamentalist Christian political party with strong views on economic and social policies, is credited with coming from near-invisibility to a major political player in capitalising on the political disassociation of voters and the large Christian population of the country...’
October 08 2006
‘…faces a major political crisis today following the refusal of Liberal Party leader Harold Shane to form a coalition government with the National Christian Alliance party leader Richard Redwood. Palace officials describe the Liberal leaders attitude as “blunt and impolite” in addressing the King’s request to form a Coalition government, and is said to have accused Mr. Redwood of being a “Christian whackjob.” It is unknown whether Mr. Redwood responded to this accusation.’
‘Meanwhile, spontaneous protests were held this afternoon both in support and against the National Christian Alliance, with police reporting several light assaults where groups came into contact across the Kingdom’s larger cities. A spokesman for the King repeated the monarch’s appeal for calm amongst the population in solving this political crisis…’
October 15 2006
‘…negotiations between the Liberal Party and the National Christian Alliance broke down again today over matters of economic and social policy in a potential coalition government, once again dashing hopes of a speedy recovery for the Kingdom’s political situation. NCA members are said to have abruptly walked out in the face of demands by the Liberals to moderate their policies on economic control and social regulation. A Liberal Party spokesman described the NCA as “totally unwilling to compromise.” NCA spokespeople did not wish to comment. Negotiations are expected to resume tomorrow.’
‘Rival protest groups once again clashed over the political situation, making this the fourth violent example in the past five days. Police report that Riot Teams were forced into use for the first time in twenty years…’
October 18 2006
‘…explosion killed several Liberal Party activists and injured a large number of other people protesting the NCA’s marginal electoral victory as rioting groups turned Constitution City into a literal war-zone, utilising knives and privately-owned firearms. With talks still stalled between the Liberal Party and the NCA, King Thomas called for a speedy end to the crisis in the interests of recreating peace in the country…’’
October 19 2006
‘…with no other alternative in the face of increasing clashes between rioting groups all over the country, King Thomas signed into effect Martial Law, officially suspending the democratic system for the prospective future. Later that morning, Mr. Redwood and Mr. Shane was summoned to the Palace under heavy guard, where the King is reported to have demanded a resolution to the crisis. Negotiations are still continuing between the three men at this time…’
October 20 2006
‘…with no end to the crisis in sight, and the already-stalled democratic system officially suspended, King Thomas has utilised his powers under the Martial Law Doctrine to appoint NCA Leader Richard Redwood as interim Prime Minister during the time of Martial Law. The King is reportedly displeased with having to utilise these powers, but was stressed by advisors that the decision was required in order to get the government back onto track and the country into order. Liberal Party spokespeople called this “an outrage to democracy” and vowed to petition the King.’
‘The powers utilised by the King allow the monarch to appoint an interim Government in the event of a political crisis between rival political groups. Due to the NCA’s marginal majority in the House of Parliament, Richard Redwood is the constitutionally-preferred candidate to be placed as interim Prime Minister, the NCA technically being the majority-elected party despite being too weak to form an solely NCA government…’
October 21 2006
‘…Prime Minister Redwood today utilised his powers under the Martial Law Doctrine to place all three branches of the Armed Forces onto an internal security footing. With massive riots rocking several cities of the Kingdom, the Royal Army has been placed on high alert for potential use should the Chief Commissioner of Police appeal to the Government for military help, now thought to be increasingly likely…’
Kommissarian News Network - KNN
October 07 2006
‘…with the country still reeling from the marginal electoral victory of the National Christian Alliance and the inevitable reality of a coalition government, King Thomas addressed the country this morning appealing for calm and professionalism within the country. He announced that he would be summoning the leaders of the NCA and the Liberal Party - the second-largest party in the Parliament – to the Royal Palace to request them to form a coalition government. However, with Liberal Party leader Harold Shane being quoted yesterday as preferring to “die rather than work in government with those religious fascists”, there is a danger that the Kingdom is entering a time of political crisis.’
‘The NCA, a fundamentalist Christian political party with strong views on economic and social policies, is credited with coming from near-invisibility to a major political player in capitalising on the political disassociation of voters and the large Christian population of the country...’
October 08 2006
‘…faces a major political crisis today following the refusal of Liberal Party leader Harold Shane to form a coalition government with the National Christian Alliance party leader Richard Redwood. Palace officials describe the Liberal leaders attitude as “blunt and impolite” in addressing the King’s request to form a Coalition government, and is said to have accused Mr. Redwood of being a “Christian whackjob.” It is unknown whether Mr. Redwood responded to this accusation.’
‘Meanwhile, spontaneous protests were held this afternoon both in support and against the National Christian Alliance, with police reporting several light assaults where groups came into contact across the Kingdom’s larger cities. A spokesman for the King repeated the monarch’s appeal for calm amongst the population in solving this political crisis…’
October 15 2006
‘…negotiations between the Liberal Party and the National Christian Alliance broke down again today over matters of economic and social policy in a potential coalition government, once again dashing hopes of a speedy recovery for the Kingdom’s political situation. NCA members are said to have abruptly walked out in the face of demands by the Liberals to moderate their policies on economic control and social regulation. A Liberal Party spokesman described the NCA as “totally unwilling to compromise.” NCA spokespeople did not wish to comment. Negotiations are expected to resume tomorrow.’
‘Rival protest groups once again clashed over the political situation, making this the fourth violent example in the past five days. Police report that Riot Teams were forced into use for the first time in twenty years…’
October 18 2006
‘…explosion killed several Liberal Party activists and injured a large number of other people protesting the NCA’s marginal electoral victory as rioting groups turned Constitution City into a literal war-zone, utilising knives and privately-owned firearms. With talks still stalled between the Liberal Party and the NCA, King Thomas called for a speedy end to the crisis in the interests of recreating peace in the country…’’
October 19 2006
‘…with no other alternative in the face of increasing clashes between rioting groups all over the country, King Thomas signed into effect Martial Law, officially suspending the democratic system for the prospective future. Later that morning, Mr. Redwood and Mr. Shane was summoned to the Palace under heavy guard, where the King is reported to have demanded a resolution to the crisis. Negotiations are still continuing between the three men at this time…’
October 20 2006
‘…with no end to the crisis in sight, and the already-stalled democratic system officially suspended, King Thomas has utilised his powers under the Martial Law Doctrine to appoint NCA Leader Richard Redwood as interim Prime Minister during the time of Martial Law. The King is reportedly displeased with having to utilise these powers, but was stressed by advisors that the decision was required in order to get the government back onto track and the country into order. Liberal Party spokespeople called this “an outrage to democracy” and vowed to petition the King.’
‘The powers utilised by the King allow the monarch to appoint an interim Government in the event of a political crisis between rival political groups. Due to the NCA’s marginal majority in the House of Parliament, Richard Redwood is the constitutionally-preferred candidate to be placed as interim Prime Minister, the NCA technically being the majority-elected party despite being too weak to form an solely NCA government…’
October 21 2006
‘…Prime Minister Redwood today utilised his powers under the Martial Law Doctrine to place all three branches of the Armed Forces onto an internal security footing. With massive riots rocking several cities of the Kingdom, the Royal Army has been placed on high alert for potential use should the Chief Commissioner of Police appeal to the Government for military help, now thought to be increasingly likely…’