Magnus Maximus
13-11-2007, 22:13
The noise was relentless; bricks, rocks and even gunshots rattled the doorway of the Scarlet Mansion after the recent implementation of a 100% income tax for all people. A spokesman walked out and onto the balcony, shuffling some notes and coughing into a small microphone on his collar. An eerie silence echoed around the Square, which had seen so much turmoil over recent times, and Ryan McLaughland, Finance Minister, now prepared to address the rowdy crowd.
Unlike most protests in other nations that seemed to be made up of rag-tag assortments of working class louts, this riot was instead staged by Middle-Class and Upper Class aristocrats who had been so rigorously subjugated by the Prime Minister, and their land, even their inheritances, stripped from them and given to the state. Although there was a 100% tax, noone had need for any money, most industries that were necessary to sustaining life, such as food and amenities, along with healthcare and education, were completely state funded, so any extra money was usually used for entertainment purposes in underground Speakeasies or Gambling dens. A state of Prohibition almost seemed to hang over Magnus Maximus.
Finally, McLaughland spoke.
"My fellow Maximus, save your wrath, for we should stand together as the great nation we are; not fractured Archaic binds of class or wealth. We have transcended their foul clasps, and now our nation sees real wealth as not in terms of cars, abodes or clothing, but in the mind, heart and actions. That is why I, now, as your entrusted minister for finance , urge you to cease your aggression, and change your focus, for now is not the time for conflict. As you may know, the world is a far more complex and dangerous place now than it was 20 or 30 years ago, and it has come to my attention that an emerging Despot Dictatorship to our Eastern Border emerges.
The Krazoa (OoC: Cookies go to whomever identifies where I got that from :D Note also; I made them up. Any actual nation willing to take up this part may do so) have long been rearming, and I fear that their dreams of Continental supremacy could go unchallenged if we let them. This is why I now ask you to stand together, and show great vigilance as we prepare to defend our righteous Marxist beliefs against the caustic plague that is Fascist Capitalism that spreads from the East. Already, its philosophies and ideas corrupts nearby nations, as they begin to fall under their spell, and as strong as we are, we cannot fight them alone. I appeal to all neighbouring powers to unite with us and rid the world of this curse; Semper Validus!"
The crowd stood in silence for a few, awkward moments, before erupting in elated applause. It had worked. McLaughland's great ploy had worked. He returned inside, and spoke with his long-time companion, Dmitiri Maximus.
"Well done, Ryan. I see it worked."
"And what has Krazoa said in reply? Did they agree to our request?"
"Indeed. They are in a similiar situation to us. We need a good war; the blood of many is often needed to save the beliefs of the few, as my father once said. Besides, this war and our arranged Nova Treaty of Versailles could see us claiming untold billions of Caledonian Dollars from neighbouring states in gratitude from saving them from those 'filthy Fascists'."
Suddenly, the door creeked open, and the pair fell into a sudden, shocked silence. A small woman entered the room;
"Sirs, dinner is nearly ready. Well done, Mr McLaughland. Fantastic speech."
"Thanks, Morag. I'll be straight through."
The two men left, and headed to dinner. Brilliant. Millions of men would die in this war, true, but the fact of the matter was was that it was worth it. Hatred of the other nation's belief system would make their own citizens ravenous supporters of Maximus', and despisers of Krazoa's would be the same. The Mutually Beneficial War had begun.
[ I intend to make this war last a few days, but it will be reasonably slow paced as I can only really get on for short stints in the evening, and there's no immediate rush for posting, as long as there is some regularity to it. Basically, if any nation wishes to send support for either side they are welcome, and I would greatly appreciate for a REAL nation to replace the Krazoa. Know this, however, that the shady agreement between the two nations means that neither nation will actually lose out should they 'lose' the war, they will just gain less than their counterpart. Sweet, eh? Only conditions is are;
No nukes
The Krazoa is an imperialist, Capitalist Nation, and so if anyone wishes to replace them, they must have the same ideals. Yes, it's vague, which is my intention.
Balanced Sides
No time limits; this will last as long as interest demands. If I don't reply for a couple of days, don't assume I've given up. Just means I've been busy, so don't abandon it plzkthx.
And I'm reasonably inexperienced, as far as wars go. However, I have got a military acquired from Elite Arms, and I have an exact record of my army size and equipment. So I would appreciate help :p
Finally, don't flame my ignorance if I've done something stupid xD ]
Unlike most protests in other nations that seemed to be made up of rag-tag assortments of working class louts, this riot was instead staged by Middle-Class and Upper Class aristocrats who had been so rigorously subjugated by the Prime Minister, and their land, even their inheritances, stripped from them and given to the state. Although there was a 100% tax, noone had need for any money, most industries that were necessary to sustaining life, such as food and amenities, along with healthcare and education, were completely state funded, so any extra money was usually used for entertainment purposes in underground Speakeasies or Gambling dens. A state of Prohibition almost seemed to hang over Magnus Maximus.
Finally, McLaughland spoke.
"My fellow Maximus, save your wrath, for we should stand together as the great nation we are; not fractured Archaic binds of class or wealth. We have transcended their foul clasps, and now our nation sees real wealth as not in terms of cars, abodes or clothing, but in the mind, heart and actions. That is why I, now, as your entrusted minister for finance , urge you to cease your aggression, and change your focus, for now is not the time for conflict. As you may know, the world is a far more complex and dangerous place now than it was 20 or 30 years ago, and it has come to my attention that an emerging Despot Dictatorship to our Eastern Border emerges.
The Krazoa (OoC: Cookies go to whomever identifies where I got that from :D Note also; I made them up. Any actual nation willing to take up this part may do so) have long been rearming, and I fear that their dreams of Continental supremacy could go unchallenged if we let them. This is why I now ask you to stand together, and show great vigilance as we prepare to defend our righteous Marxist beliefs against the caustic plague that is Fascist Capitalism that spreads from the East. Already, its philosophies and ideas corrupts nearby nations, as they begin to fall under their spell, and as strong as we are, we cannot fight them alone. I appeal to all neighbouring powers to unite with us and rid the world of this curse; Semper Validus!"
The crowd stood in silence for a few, awkward moments, before erupting in elated applause. It had worked. McLaughland's great ploy had worked. He returned inside, and spoke with his long-time companion, Dmitiri Maximus.
"Well done, Ryan. I see it worked."
"And what has Krazoa said in reply? Did they agree to our request?"
"Indeed. They are in a similiar situation to us. We need a good war; the blood of many is often needed to save the beliefs of the few, as my father once said. Besides, this war and our arranged Nova Treaty of Versailles could see us claiming untold billions of Caledonian Dollars from neighbouring states in gratitude from saving them from those 'filthy Fascists'."
Suddenly, the door creeked open, and the pair fell into a sudden, shocked silence. A small woman entered the room;
"Sirs, dinner is nearly ready. Well done, Mr McLaughland. Fantastic speech."
"Thanks, Morag. I'll be straight through."
The two men left, and headed to dinner. Brilliant. Millions of men would die in this war, true, but the fact of the matter was was that it was worth it. Hatred of the other nation's belief system would make their own citizens ravenous supporters of Maximus', and despisers of Krazoa's would be the same. The Mutually Beneficial War had begun.
[ I intend to make this war last a few days, but it will be reasonably slow paced as I can only really get on for short stints in the evening, and there's no immediate rush for posting, as long as there is some regularity to it. Basically, if any nation wishes to send support for either side they are welcome, and I would greatly appreciate for a REAL nation to replace the Krazoa. Know this, however, that the shady agreement between the two nations means that neither nation will actually lose out should they 'lose' the war, they will just gain less than their counterpart. Sweet, eh? Only conditions is are;
No nukes
The Krazoa is an imperialist, Capitalist Nation, and so if anyone wishes to replace them, they must have the same ideals. Yes, it's vague, which is my intention.
Balanced Sides
No time limits; this will last as long as interest demands. If I don't reply for a couple of days, don't assume I've given up. Just means I've been busy, so don't abandon it plzkthx.
And I'm reasonably inexperienced, as far as wars go. However, I have got a military acquired from Elite Arms, and I have an exact record of my army size and equipment. So I would appreciate help :p
Finally, don't flame my ignorance if I've done something stupid xD ]