Posted by The Capo on 07-05-2001 09:56:
Versailles Palace, Paris France. An assembly of Adriatic Citizens waits as
they gaze upon a high balcony. Sitting in one chair is Vittorio Emanuele,
successor to the beheaded Lorenzo II of Venice, in another is Napoleon
Bonaparte. General of the Adriatic Asian forces...
Bonaparte rises and
begins to speak...
My people. It has been a very hard year. Words can
not begin to describe the sorrow I have for my nation, the sorrow I hold for
other nations. This war, the Great War, was a horrible horrible display of
humanity. The nations of the world will say that the Adriatics are lying,
cheating, blood mongering, savages. The nations of the world hold us in
contempt, and this (He holds up a copy of the Prometheus City Accords) is the
physical manifestation of that contempt...
The crowd begins to boo,
Bonaparte holds up his hand to silence them, they begin chanting "Bonaparte!
Bonaparte! Bonaparte!"...
Please, I beg of you, hear my words! (the
crowd silences) Grazie, grazie. People of Europe do not hold them in contempt,
do not hold this document in contempt. Do not sink to their level! I have come
today not to lecture to you about the merits of our cause, our cause was evil
and bent on greed and power. I have not come today to tell you the evils of our
enemies, for the most part they are honorable men, but they are simply that;
men. I have not come today to incite rage towards nations, towards religions,
towards people or cultures. My people today I have come to bestow upon you
something you deserve, something that God hath given you, something that a
pathetic sniveling monarch hath removed. I am here to bestow upon Europe, my
home, freedom...
A man yells at the top of his lungs "LET US CROWN
BONAPARTE KING! ALL HAIL KING BONAPARTE!" the crowd erupts, Napoleon again puts
his hand up to garnish silence from the crowd, they obey in a very Pavlovian
manner...
I shall not be king kind people. If any of you attempt to
coronate this soldier, I shall smash the crown upon this glorious land of Europe
just as I have done to the Medici!
The crowd bursts into applause, he
again holds up his hand. He is smiling... Bonaparte likes
this...
Europeans, take heed! The Unified Adriatic Kingdoms shall be
no more. A consensus has been agreed to between the Europa movement and the
House of Medici. Here now is the King (the crowd boos loudly) Vittorio Emanuele.
He wishes to address the masses in order to allay your fears, he wishes to give
the Monarchy his final eulogy...
Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emanuel in
English) slowly approaches the podium. He is dressed in his military
attire...
Words can not do justice to the pain I feel when I look
upon you. I have for years lived from your sweat and your blood. I have for
years taxed your lives of money and freedom so that I may dine heartily, so that
my children may wear Chinese Silk, Mali Gold. I have adorned my home with
Israeli rugs, I have adorned my home with fine Australian furniature. I have
dined on delicacies from Mongolia and the Zulu, all from the work of your
plowshares. It wasn't until this day that I have realized my error, that I have
realized I am not divine.
Another man in the crowd yells "NAPOLEON!
EXECUTE THIS TYRANT!" the crowd bursts into applaud, Bonaparte stands up and
holds up his hand, he yells "Please silence!" and the crowd
hushes...
I have deserved that, I shall admit. I am lucky, and
grateful, to stand before you alive and unfearing of death. Through your lives,
at the expense of your children and our future scientists, leaders, and bankers,
I have mortgaged our future for my own personal interest. Perhaps it is a good
thing that we were defeated, if we had been victorious I imagine I would not be
here now making a speech, but overlooking some new duchy in Tibet... (Vittorio
looks down at the podium, he sits for at least a minute then raises his head)
Enough talk, I am here to sign away the powers of the Royalty to the Adriatic
Parliament.
The crowd begins to rumble as Napoleon approaches the
podium and places the papers there, he hands a quill to Vittorio then approaches
the balcony once more...
I hope, kind people, you do not take offense
to what we use to sign these documents. In this vile is the blood of those who
fought for our country, who defended us against Israel, Australia and Mongolia.
I was there in the tents, at the hospitals and I told them 'I shall force that
wretched Monarchy to sign away their power, I wish to have some of your blood
for this end' and in this vile is the blood of over one hundered Adriatic
Soldiers. For you today I shall now let my own mix with the blood of these brave
men, they have sacrificed more than you know for such a little cause. (the crowd
watches intently as Napoleon uses a small dagger to draw blood from his arm into
the vile) Now Vittorio, use the blood of those you executed to sign away your
power!
The crowd burst into applause... Vittorio signs first, then
Napoleon who holds the paper into the air. The crowd cheers loudly, and begins
chanting for Bonaparte...
People of the Adriatic League, you are now
free! I shall at this time accept the position of Consul as bestowed upon me by
the Adriatic Parliament, who's temporary seat is in Orenburg. My first order of
business is to transform the palace in Venice into the seat of the Adriatic
Parliament, now the iron law of the people shall echo through the former halls
of Tyrants! For now great people, I bid you adieu...
The crowd bursts
into applause, as minstrels begin playing. During this time Bonaparte and
Vittorio leave...
The Axis has been completed and with it, a new dominant alliance in the world
has been formed. Composed of the glorious Zulu, Mali and Chinese nations, the
Axis is un-rivaled both diplomatically and militarily.
Shareef of the
Mali is both a glorious diplomat and general. He almost single handedly brought
order to the world at Prometheus City. While Shakeems blood boiled in
frustration throughout the conference, Shareef stayed cool and achieved a
peaceful end to the current conflict. His leadership and patience saved the
world from what could have potentially been a massive world war. The Mali boast
the most cities and military units on the planet and are un-rivaled in their
navy.
Prometheus and the Chinese add a much needed ally from the East to
the Axis. China has been striving since Prometheus's rise to power. At one time
the Chinese were the scourge of the world, and now look where they are! They
hold valuable land in the New World and provide the much needed Asian foothold
that the Alliance will need to remain strong. The Chinese are the fastest
growing nation on the planet and are coming into their own as a major player.
Shakeem and his Zulus are still the most potent country in the world and
will become even moreso in the coming years. A massive Cathedral is slated to be
built in Cape Town. This Cathedral will hopefully bring peace and happiness to
all Zulus on the African continent. This will allow cities to increase their
productivity, which has been slowed due to happiness problems. Also, the large
group of settlers that have been working on the massive Zulu infastructure will
soon be establishing new colonies. Very soon a caravan will arrive in China and
the Zulus will establish a new trade route with the Chinese. With this trade,
the Zulus expect that they are the first Nation in the world to have
successfully set up trade routes with all other nations. Though we cannot
confirm this, we are still very proud of this coming event regardless. In the
coming years, Shakeem is planning to divert his resources towards building his
military and towards re-inforcing his glorious trade routes. The trade has
treated him well to this point and the Zulus have become quite wealthy because
of it.
All in all, the players in the Axis Alliance are un-rivaled by the
quite modest in comparison, Pacific Pact. At Prometheus City a new tone for the
world was set. The Pacific Allies yielded to the will of the Axis. The Axis is
now in the drivers seat.
Former explorer and worldly traveller, Rashi
Kali has been reassigned to act as a border guard on the newly proposed
Mongol/AL border. He will walk the neutral zone between the two nations and will
report directly to the axis if he sees that the agreed upon neutral zone is
violated. Immediate action will be taken in this event..............
The
Zulus have been plateauing for quite some time now, but look out world, the Zulu
Nation will be turing a very big corner very soon!
[This message has been edited by drake (edited May 07,
2001).]
Famous Kings in the Ingania lineage
157 A.D until 213 A.D.
Shareef
Ingania
The original founder of the Ingania line. After the death of the
heirless Abdur Rahim, the Rahim line plunged into civil war as Katan Rahim and
Latrell Rahim, cousins to the late King, fought for the crown.
Shareef
Ingania, powerful Duke of Bissamu, and the Commander of Katan's Army, quickly
won a series of resounding victories. Within months, after Latrells execution,
Katan was crowned King.
But then, circumstance prevailed. Suffering from
an unknown disease, Katan Rahim died, and with him, the Rahim
bloodline.
Shareef, with control of the Army and the respect of the
people, assumed the throne, establishing the Ingania line on the throne in 157
A.D.
Under his rule, the colonies of New World were quickly expanded. A
dramatic expansion of the fleet took place, and the New World Expeditionary
Force recieved a serious commitment from the mainland. The commitment to the New
World Colonies and the commitment to the Fleet to protect it would be a
trademark of the Ingania line for ages.
213 A.D. until 256
A.D.
Shareef Ingania II
Noted for his fair policies in the New World.
Though he continued to give out titles to large Duchies in the New World in
order to encourage the Nobility to spend on defense and exploration, he also
chartered "Royal Cities" along the lines of Timbuktu. Free cities where free
serfs could live and ply their trades.
256 A.D. until 281 A.D.
Abdul
Ingania
282 A.D. until 313 A.D.
Ugueth Ingania
Set up the Maritime
trade islands of San and Bamba.
313 A.D. until 367 A.D.
Shareef III
Ingania
367 A.D. until 391 A.D.
Abdul II Ingania
A brilliant
tactician, began the immediate build-up and overhauling of the New World army.
Under his reign it became one of the most feared fighting forces in all of the
World.
391 A.D. until 413 A.D.
Shareef IV Ingania
413 A.D.
until 468 A.D.
Shareef V Ingania
468 A.D. until 502 A.D.
Abdul III
Ingania
Considered the most Brilliant diplomat in a line of brilliant
diplomats. Shaped Mali and world policy, and set on course a series of events
which would lead to the current world scene. Many of the diplomatic records of
this time remain locked in a vault, never to be seen. Much speculation on the
deals Abdul the III made abound...
502 A.D. until 541 A.D.
Shareef VI
Ingania
Began a naval war with Australia over soverignty rights in the Med.
Considered to be one of the more decadent Ingania's, he was a capable
adminstrator, and appointed excellent advisors to key posts. One mistake he did
make, however, was Commodore Lueth Abdul, commanding the Panamanian fleet, which
was sunk during Shareef VI's reign.
541 A.D. until 562 A.D.
Abdur
Ingania
562 A.D. until 599 A.D.
Abdur II Ingania
599 A.D.
until 613 A.D.
Shareef VII Ingania
Despite the typically long-lived reigns
of the Ingania's, Shareef VII's reign came to an abrupt end. Considered one of
the finest physical speciemens of his time, Shareef VII abdicated his throne in
613 A.D. to lead a military expedition to explore the North Artic sea, leaving
his son, Urbania, the throne. Shareef VII is also consider the most eccentric of
the Ingania's. However, he was an accomplished explorer, establishing the Naval
base in Iceland and exploring the Artic North.
613 A.D. until 646
A.D.
Urbania Ingania
Taking the throne at a meer 14, Urbania was the
youngest King of Mali.
646 A.D. until 681 A.D.
Shareef VIII
Ingania
With Republicanism sweeping the world, Mali, the worlds most stable
Monarchy, began to feel the tremors. Though the Ingania had always been
competent and beloved rulers, many people wondered what would happen should an
evil man take the throne. Concern arose, and demands for limitations of Kingly
powers and a Magna Carta of sorts rang out. Forced into a compromise, Shareef
VIII promised the people the choice of their own form of government, if the
Ingania bloodline ever ran out. The people, satisified that only an Ingania
would ever be King, happily accepted the agreement, to be known as the Gao
Pact.
681 A.D. until 703 A.D.
Shareef IX Ingania
703 A.D. until
751 A.D.
Abdul IV
Another of the great Kings of Mali. After being brought
to the brink of war with China and Mongolia, Abdul IV contiued the Mali
tradition of excellence in the arena of negotiation and diplomacy, becoming the
founder of the greatest alliance thus far seen on the face of the Earth, the
Axis Alliance. Bringing peace between Mali and Australia, and allying with the
fellow African Nation of Zululand and the fellow Colonial Power of China, Mali
took its place among the forefront of the nations.
751 A.D. until 781
A.D.
Shareef X
781 A.D. until...
Shareef XI
The fourth Great
King of Mali. Arranged the purchase of Porto Marino, the settling of Sri Lanka.
Shareef XI was considered one of the most enlightened Kings of history.
Established the School of Leonardo de Vinci in Timbuktu. Patronized many great
poets, lyricist, and playwrites, and even wrote some himself, including the
famed Ballad, Petals upon the Atlantic. Shareef XI also brought peace to the
world through the negotiations at the Prometheous City Accords. More nations
then Mali hold Shareef XI dear to their hearts.
Shareef XI also has the
distinction of being the oldest Ingania ever, and being the second youngest to
begin his rule. (he was 15 when he took the throne)
Sadly, Shareef XI
has but one son, Shareef XII, who is rumored to be sterile. The Ingania
bloodline is in danger...
Office of the Foreign Minister
Unified Adriatic Republics
Adriatic
League
Honorable Antonin Rossi
TO: All Foreign Attaches,
Ministers, Consuls
FROM: Honorable Antonin Rossi
Let it be
known within your various embassies and offices of foreign ministry that the
former Unified Adriatic Kingdoms, known collectively as the Adriatic League has
been replaced with a Parliamentary system of government which shall be
officially known as the Unified Adriatic Republics, or the Adriatic
League.
Any and all treaties signed by an officer of the Royal Habsubrg
or Medici families in the name of the Adriatic League shall be honored by the
Adriatic League but we kindly ask that you grant audience to an Adriatic
ambassador to remove any issues that may be apparent within the wording of these
treaties.
Further we request that an official from the Mali, who was
chair at the Prometheus City Accords please issue a statement as well as an
officialized copy of the Prometheus City Accords for international reference.
Our copy had been destroyed by the chaos that ensued the
meetings.
Further the Adriatic Foreign Ministry kindly asks for an
audience with each alliance (Pacific Pact and Axis Alliance) in order to
establish new relations with these nations. The Adriatic Kingdoms are not the
same body as the Adriatic Republics, therefore we feel that it behooves us, as
well as yourselves, to establish new lines of communication.
For the
present time being that will suffice, the Foreign Minister Antonin Rossi shall
hear any and all audiences.
A. Rossi
This document
signed into official effect in the name of the Adriatic Parliament and its
Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte.
The
Great War has ended, the Adriatic League defeated and a new world order
established! What will come of the contraversial Prometheus City Accords? A line
has been cleary drawn in the sand, the Axis and Pacific Pact stand eye to eye,
toe to toe, who will wrest control of the world? What will come of Israel and
its new status as "Rogue State"? Who will the new Adriatic Republic side with?
Why does Sun always have issues arise at the most precarious of
times?
All of these questions and more shall be answered tonight, when
the History of the World game of Diplomatic chance and intrigue, continues to
run roughsod over the Civilization (II MGE) community!
No official roster
is available at this time since Sun decided to go photograph the balls and
sticks of sweaty young men.
840AD
Adriatics Turned Back!!-
The Adriatic League has been
turned back! Consul Easthaven X has fulfilled his promise. The Consul placed a
close friend of his in charge of Mongol forces in Asia, General Vladimir Puchek,
when the Adriatic League invaded the Mongolian nation. The AL had an army of
crusaders ready to take the city of Kabul, they were about 4 miles from the city
itself, that is how close they really got. But the General was not about to let
the city fall to AL hands. He gathered as many troops as he could muster, he
wanted to attack them before they reached Kabul. Then he sent the attack and it
was a complete success! No AL troops survived the attack, only the ones who
joined the Mongol army. A couple of AL troops deserted the AL army and joined
the Mongolian army in the attack. “Our mongolian soldiers had a cause to fight
for, they were not about to let any AL troops murder our comrades and then get
away with it”, said Consul Easthaven X.
In the meantime, Venice was under
attack by AL forces. The citizens were on full alert. Colonel Vanovich was the
commanding officer of the garrison in the city of Venice. He sent a recon team
out to collect information on AL positions, they reported that there was a fort
not more than 6 miles away from the city and that they seemed to be preparing
for a major offensive on the city. The colonel had to make a decision. He
decided to try and take the fortress, knowing that the AL troops there would not
expect such a thing. The colonel also knew that if they let those AL troops
attack the city, he would probably lose the city. The attack was carried out and
again, mission successful. Desperate Adriatics scattered everywhere trying to
defend themselves from the attacking Mongols. But it was hopeless, they could
not hold off the attack and the fort fell into Mongol hands. The Mongols were
met with low casualties, and the AL lost nearly all their troops. The Colonel
let 10 AL survivors from the battle return to their nation. So that they could
report the defeat. The Colonel was surprised to see such a success, They were
clearly outnumbered yet they prevailed over the AL. “We were caught off guard
from the invasion but a Mongol soldier always rises to the occasion to defend
their homecountry” said General Puchek after hearing of the
victory.
Isreal Joins the Pacific Pact
The country of Isreal,
after being bullied by their former ally the AL, has dissolved their alliance
with the AL and joined the Pacific Pact in fighting the AL. SunTzu, their
leader, is a great tactician and had great ideas for offenses against the
AL.
The Australian Offensive of Panama
Australian forces in
Panama and the Caribbeans have done a great operation. The Australian colonies
came together in defending Australian interests. They took over Panama and
invaded southern Mexico. They held on to Cuba as well. Consul Paul Keating has
done a great job in the war, he showed great leadership and
strategy.
The World Summitt
All countries of the world have met
in Prometheus City to discuss peace, the Mali leader seemed to have took charge
in the discussion. After days of arguing, we all finally came to an
understanding, and peace. The aggressor of the war, the AL, has surrendered.
Borders were discussed and peace agreements as well. The Great War has finally
come to an end. Mongolia did not fall, nor did her allies. All is well.
1020 A.D.
CHINESE # 3 IN CITIES
Beijing- The once small and
backwards Chinese Empire is no longer so small. Boasting 37 cities the Chinese
empire has more cities than all but two other nations; the Mali hold 38 and the
Australians hold 43.
However while holding more cities than the majority of
the Nations of the world the Chinese Empire is only the 5th in land area and is
last in Population, just breaking the million mark in the last few decades. Also
5th in the number of troops the Chinese Empire is not as great as the Australian
or Mali Democracy. But it has been a long and rocky road this far but the
Chinese Emperor, Prometheus, says “When we started out everyone was larger in
troops, cities, basically everything…the smallest nation on Earth besides us was
Israel, they had 13 cities to our two. But through your perseverance and our
friends we are now almost equal to them in strength. So while the road to glory
will be start to become easier we must maintain eternal vigilance but upgrading
our defense, expanding the army and finishing our
infrastructure.”
AMERICAN ROAD SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION
Chinese Glory- With
the Siberian road construction starting its final few stretches to connect the
Asian cities together, the American Road system began its started its massive
task of combining the cities of America together. The first part of this project
will be the Pacific Highway that will connect Capau to Baja; already two parts
of the road have been completed.
CHINESE MONARCHY REMAINS
Beijing-
After looking at the countries situation and plotting future development Emperor
Prometheus has decided that China will not join the rest of the countries of the
world in Democracy. In the last few years every single country of the world had
turned to a Democracy. When asked why China would not be leaping forward with
the rest of the world. The Minister of the Interior said that the Chinese Empire
could not take the production cuts needed and remain on a development path that
would be best for the future of the Chinese Empire.
INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS
Editorial
The foreign spectrum has seemed rather silent in
the past few years. After the last major war it seems that the two major
alliances just want to sit peacefully in their democracies. With governments run
by civilians it seems that there is no room for war in the foreign spectrum and
while the Chinese Government has not changed it has always been one for peace.
Will this new era peace reign forever? It is unlikely that it will last forever
but it looks like it will reign for a very long time.
Intelligence
reports that both the Israelites and the Adriatic’s have disarmed their
countries, a surprising turn of events considering they were at each other
throats not long ago and at the moment each seems incapable and unwilling to
even consider an offensive. The Zulus who hold the largest army in the world has
never even moved toward war with anyone and the Australians whom have the second
largest army in the world has an Empire that ranges from Asia to South America
so it is no wonder they need the troops to protect there claims in three
theaters. Both the Mongols and the Mali have average forces that must stay at
home to protect their paranoid citizens who revolt if they leave.
Democracy has had a strange effect on the world as some countries
disband their armies and others just leave them at home. It also effects foreign
deals the only two deals the Chinese made in these last few years was the buying
of Hawaii from the Adriatic Republic to the Chinese Empire for the knowledge of
Democracy and a little money and the Koutiala treaty which pulled our forces off
the Adriatic’s boarder in America.
First came the Koutiala treaty with
the Adriatic Republic, this treaty was aimed more at improving relations with
the Adriatic Republic than really protecting our troops on the border, as any
independent observer will tell you. Considering the only troops on the border
belonged to the Chinese Empire our troops did not have to worry about being
threatened. But when the Mali, the Chinese and the Adriatic’s sat down in
Koutiala they signed into effect a demonetized zone along the border.
Even back in the days of the Koutiala treaty the AL was looking for a
way to get its hands on Democracy, to which our diplomats made an inquire about
the purchase of the Island of Hawaii from the AL, hoping that if a good enough
deal was made Democracy could be acquired from our allies. The AL asked for an
undisclosed amount of money and Democracy for the Island. Conferring with our
allies the Government went through with the deal and a strategic Island in the
middle of our Empire was acquired. Also the people of the Chinese Empire seem to
have cooled there heads with the new rulers of the Adriatic Republic and now
Democracy and relations with them has become better than it has in the last few
centuries.
Democracy has changed world politics and the biggest concern
the foreign department has to deal with now is to which country the next caravan
goes.
Stories in this weeks Tanzania Times:
Trading Superpowers, The rise
of Democracy and the fall of Shakeem, Anarchy in the ZN!
Trading
Superpowers
The caravans are out in abundance and the export business in
the Zulu Nation is un-rivaled by any nation. Large quantities of money have been
made with trade and the amount of knowledge that our merchants send back to the
Zulu Nation has increased our astounding science rate as well. This is a trend
not soon to end. The Zulus will continue their exporting business as usual and
open our hands to any nation that wishes to import.
The rise of
Democracy and the fall of Shakeem
Shakeem was always a good man, but he
wasn't too keen on what his people truly wanted. Though he built for them
wonders to appease them, this was never what they had in mind for their country.
They wanted more say in what their country did, more control. Shakeem knew he
basically had no choice, as the peoples power had grown to un-stoppable amounts
and so he agreed to give Democracy a chance. Though the government was changing,
Shakeem was not. He still had loyalty with the higher ups and seemed un-willing
to release his hold on the Zulu Nation. When the first "elections" took place to
select the countries first president, Shakeem made sure that there were enough
votes so that he would retain control. This would be his last mistake and
decision as ruler of the Zulus. The majority of citizens had voted for General
Molefi Keti, for he was a strong and powerful leader that had great relations
and appeal to the common, blue collar working man. When they found that the
election had been fixed, and outrage was heard across the Nation, Keti knew he
must put his foot down then, or forever hold his peace. With the support of his
loyal army and the mob, Keti stormed the capital and captured Shakeem and his
loyalists. Some rumors say that Shakeem was sent to Tanzania to work in the
diamond mines and others say that he was executed on the spot. The reign of
Shakeem has ended.................with this coup d'état, a new age in the Zulu
history was ushered in..........a chaotic and dark
age................
Anarchy in the ZN!
Though the majority of
citizens in the Zulu Nation supported Molefi Keti, several cities, particularly
in South America, have shunned the General as their new leader. Fights between
loyal followers of Shakeem, and the followers of Keti have broken out all across
the Nation. Hundreds have died and the productivity of the Nation has suffered
terribly. But the light at the end of the tunnel is in site. Slowly but surely,
the General is winning over the people, personally making speeches in all cities
across the Zulu Nation to explain his position on several worldy issues. The
loyalists are starting to see the errs of their thinking and many have gotten
behind the general. Keti has promised the country that he will keep them strong
and build a military that can never be shattered. He has promised to bring new
technologies to the people to help them even more. He has even gone so far as to
say that the Zulu Nation WILL be turning a corner and will see an explosion of
strength and productivity. Keti will bring the Zulus the glory that Shakeem
never could........the people have almost been settled and the period of anarchy
is soon to end........
Life on the road with Rashi Kali, Border
Guard
So far, the Europeans, Aussies, Mongols and Israelis have been
good children and behaved. They have abided by the proposal set forth by the
honorable Shareef of the Mali, un-disputed leader of the Axis. The word of the
Axis is apparently law, as no opposition has yet to be encountered. It is
amazing how much more respect I get now that my Nation has joined this great
Alliance! The people I meet on my journey are more polite and courteous and the
men bow to me. The ladies, especially the Mongol ladies, in Northern Russia are
especially fond of me and they greet me like I was a Deity when I enter one of
their villages. Though I am a strong man, I cannot always resist temptation, and
I have fathered several children. One in a village on the outskirts of Orsoni
and the other in a remote Mongol village. It is nice being a celebrity and being
part of the most magnificent Alliance in the world. It's also great knowing that
I can do whatever I please and not be touched. Tonight I shall head south, to
the Asian located Australian cities. I have heard the Australian women are quite
a fine tasting wine and I wish to have a drink from their cup......
[This message has been edited by drake (edited
May 11, 2001).]
Office of Foreign Affairs
Unified Adriatic Republics
Adriatic
League
Honorable Antonin Rossi
TO: Various foreign embassies,
envoys, attaches, ministers and Consuls.
FROM: The Honorable Antonin
Rossi, Foreign Minister of the Unified Adriatic Republics.
Let it be
known that Consul Napoleon Bonparte has been voted "Consul for Life" by the
Adriatic Parliament. One would suspect initial fears, or qualms, with this turn
of events. Clearly Bonaparte is a military man, clearly this is a Republic where
constant, lifetime rule by one man is against our creed.
However this
bears no resemblence, to a Monarch or despot. Bonaparte remains under the letter
of the law as is outlined in the Adriatic constitution, the powers of Parliament
have not been abridged nor shall they be, Bonaparte remains a member of the
Parliament as well, therefore he shall not lead in a vacuum.
Further it
should be noted that the following effects have taken place under the reign of
the honorable Consul Napoleon Bonaparte:
* Full peace, including military
demilitarization has been made with Israel, a state with whom we formally held
in rancorous contempt.
*The Koutiala Summitt resulted in the demilitarization
of borders in North America, and had effected lasting peace between the AL and
the Axis.
*The CARP agreement, which will send Adriatic funds towards
rebuilding central Asia which had been destroyed by the Great War.
*50%
demilitarization of the standing Adriatic army, which means we brook no
aggression towards foreign entities, nor towards our own citizens.
*Peace
talks with the Scandinavian Kingdom.
We feel that Bonaparte has been a
great change of pace from our former rulers, and will change the way the world
looks at the Adriatic League. We were quite certain that the people would have
chosen Bonaparte as our Consul until the day he died. Therefore we decided that
we would waste tax and private funds if we continued holding elections towards
that end. Therefore Napoleon Bonaparte shall forever preside as Consul to the
Adriatic League.
A. Rossi
This document has been officialized
by the Adriatic Parliament and its Consul Napoleon Bonaparte.
Mongolia
1020 AD
Mongolia, First to Become a
Democratic Nation.
Consul Easthaven X and the rest of the administration
thought it was time for a change. The Mongolian government changed to a
democratic government. The people were happy to become a democratic nation.
Elections were held in Samarkand and Easthaven X become our nation’s first
President. Most of the cities in Mongolia are celebrating for having such a
gracious leader. And for their cooperation, President Easthaven X has built a
new Wonder of the world. He has built the Statue of Liberty, Mongolia is a
nation of liberty and freedom. The people rejoiced.
Mongolian economy
shoots off the charts
The Mongolian economy is superb. Unemployment is an
all time low. President Easthaven has done a great job for increasing our
economy. Stable trading with our ally Australia, keeps both of our economies
high and stable. President Easthaven has also made plans for increasing trade
with the Zulu and Isreal.
The People Rejoice
After the
victory of the Great War and the change in governments, the people of nearly
every city in the country has been celebrating. Crime and corruption is low.
Mongolia is in peace and they are enjoying it!
General Vladimir Puchek
appointed new Secretary of Defense
President Easthaven, after the new
change in government, needed a Secretary of Defense. He needed a great
strategist who would do his best for the national defense. He needed a patriot.
And so he appointed General Vladimir Puchek for Secretary of Defense. “I knew he
was best for the job, I know he will do his best for the country’s defense”,
said President Easthaven after appointing the new Secretary of Defense.
General Trotsky appointed new General of the Mongolian Armed
Forces
An officer and war hero during the Great War has risen up in the
ranks. He’s been a General for years now. He has been appointed the new General
of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
2nd Lieutenant Trotsky Awarded the
highest award of Mongolia, the Mongolian Cross:
Lieutenant Trotsky, for his
valor and bravery during the Great War and his selfless acts, for performing
beyond the act of duty, has been awarded the Mongolian Cross. The highest award
possible of Mongolia. His platoon was isolated in the hills near Kabul. The
Adriatics were advancing and his platoon had no way out. The platoon’s morale
was low and they had no will to fight. Lieutenant Trotsky, out of pure bravery,
charged up the hill and killed 10 Adriatics with his sword while receiving 4
wounds himself, three from well aimed arrows by the Adriatics. After seeing his
bravery platoon got the courage from their commanding officer and they charged
the Adriatic line. The platoon won the battle with the help from Lt.Trotsky.
Lieutenant Trotsky suffered serious wounds and the doctors did not think he
would live. But after a month he fully recovered from his injuries. And for his
bravery and courage, President Easthaven awards him the Mongolian
Cross.
General Trotsky is a good soldier and he is also a war hero.
For that he has been appointed the new General of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
Since General Vladimir Puchek has been appointed the new Secretary of Defense
the Armed Forces needed a General, The President and Gen. Puchek knew the best
man for the job. General Trotsky gladly accepted. “I will do my best to fit the
shoes of the great General Puchek”, said General Trotsky.
CARP
agreement established between Mongolia, Adriatic League, and
Isreal.
President Easthaven, Consul Napoleon, and President Berzerker has
agreed that Asia is quite undeveloped and to better develop it they agreed to
contribute in reconstructing the continent from war damages. Each country will
donate 2 settlers to the reconstruction cause. President Easthaven already have
3 settlers in the area repairing damages.
President Easthaven Proposes
a Roads Construction Act.
President Easthaven has established the RCA, it
is taking place right now. Road construction is underway all over the country to
provide for better transportation. “The RCA will help our nation grow and will
attract more traders”, said the President.
[This message has been edited by easthaven (edited May 11,
2001).]
AD1020 of THE DEITIAN CALENDAR
---
Secret Report to Parliamentary
Special Branch:
"The ending of the great wars with the Adriatic League has
precipitated a period of growth and prosperity for the Aussies. The arrival of
Democracy in AD 940, the second nation to achieve such standing, brought about
unparalleled trade and commerce. Happy people begat happy people and so on.... a
familiar formula for success.
Paul was voted in as the first Aussie
President of the new Aussie Republican Democracy.
But Paul became
bitter.
He was the one receiving the accolades for the peace and
prosperity of his nation but deep down he regretted not wiping the ADRIATIC
LEAGUE OFF THE PLANET. He believes we should have taken the military advantage
when it was there. There would have been no AL in America and Russia would now
be Mongolian and Israeli.."
Manning interupted,
"Paul must not find
out that we are discussing this. It would be deemed disloyal. But I must say he,
as our current leader, is very unstable and capable of disturbing the balance of
peace in the world"
The report continues:
"Paul seems to have a vision
of empire. A world where he is the benevolent leader. If our Scientists gain a
technological edge and he realises his nations military strength we could be
headed for dangerous times."
Manning again:
"This secret report MUST
NOT leak. The rest of the world is keen for peace and gaining prosperity
similarly to us, by trading and through diplomatic negotiations.
With the
upcoming elections I must stand. I must stand against Paul but the people see
him as their benefactor so we must get him to make a mistake on the world
stage.
I have a plan.
We feed Paul the idea that Israel is not benefiting
from the new ways of the world. Many nations helped the Chinese build their
nation to become a potential superpower but no one is helping Israel.
We
suggest to Paul that he make a strong proposal to the world to rectify the
position of the Israelis. ALL nations must cede cities to Israel so that all
nations have no less than 30 cities. Currently Israel only has 14 cities. The
ALL, the next lowest, has 31.
Paul, we would suggest, could demand that all
nations cede at least 2 cities each.
Of course the world community will
reject this but Paul will be in a fighting mood, ready to back his words with
guns!
We get him to make a military blunder, then, with the new elections, we
have every chance of being elected. WE will be able to blame Paul, in the
world's eyes, to avoid retribution for any military acts.
I, Manning the
Man, WILL become the next President of this fair
democracy!"
---
The News of the World Reporter from Tiberius,
listening to the tapped conversation was dumbfounded.... what should she
report?
Secrecy was necessary for now...
Her next mission -
Zimbabwe.....
"Benito!"
"Yes mama!"
"Come and eat!"
The small child
ran through the wheat fields around his home. It was a sunny day in southern
Italy, not a cloud in the sky. He ran down the gravel trail that lead to his
humble home, it was made with stone brick and a thatched roof. Smoke was
streaming from the chimney as the food his mother made spread through the
air.
"Where is papa Benito?" asked his mother.
"Papa was out on
the road, selling olives mama, sha-" the small child was interrupted.
"Go
get him, tell him supper is ready, and it is getting cold!"
The boy gave
an overexaggerated look and turned the other way running. He ran his hands
across the top of the wheat stalks as he made his way through the trail. He
stopped when he heard his father yelling very angrily...
"What do you
mean? I gave him the money!" his father yelled at three men, two of whom had
swords at their side.
"No, do not lie to me Gepetto. Ariel says you do
not pay, I believe Ariel before I believe you greasy Italian!" said the
man.
"Ariel lies, I pay-" his father said, but before he could finish one
of the men punched him to the ground, Benito ducked under the wheat and
watched...
"You no disrespect my nephew! Where the money Gepetto?" barked
the man as he pulled out his sword.
"I don't have it, I don't have it. I
am selling these olives here and this wheat will come in within the next week,
I'll have your money" his father said as his nose began bleeding "Saul, I swear
to god, I'll have the money!"
"God, I spit on your god. These olives you
sell?" asked the man as he pointed to the jar of olives, he pulled one out and
ate it "This taste like sh*t!" he then kicked over the cart, spilling all of the
wares on the dirt.
"What the hell is wrong with you!" said the boy's
father as he got up and lunged at the man who quickly turned and cut the
father's arm, then kicked him to the ground.
"I sick and tired of you
Mussolini!!! Ariel, kill him!" said the man as he patted Ariel on the
shoulder.
Ariel put his foot on the father's chest and pulled out his
sword "Any last words you peice of trash?"
"All of you Jew bastards will
die, you'll never get away with thi-" Ariel quickly shoved the sword straight
into the man's throat and turned it quickly. Benito's eyes grew wide and his
face pale as he saw this, he didn't know what to say, he quickly turned and
ran...
"Stop reading that f*cking book Benito, get to work!" yelled Gianni, his
employer. Gianni Maltisanti was a merchant from Palermo, he had recieved a grant
from the Federal government to ship Wine to Arabia. The money was supposed to be
good. "Christ! I could have hired f*ckin' monkeys and got more work
done!"
Benito continud to load up the barrels of wine, they were heavy,
and it was very hot that day. The boat was a fresh new Greek Caravel, Athens was
amongst the best cities when it came to ship building and Benito marveled at its
construction. The sun bore down upon the ship and the ocean glistened, Benito
took a deep breath and was happy to be alive.
"We leave in ten minutes,
put your sh*t on the boat before we shove off! Sean, bring your mick ass up here
and tie this f*ckin rope!" barked Gianni as Benito ran down the plank to Palermo
Harbor.
The city was bustling with people. Small children, women, carts
full of food and cloth, small markets set amongst the shops and piers. The very
essence of a Mediterranean port city. Benito walked into a small book shop and
approached the counter. There was an old black man, he wasn't too sure if he was
a Mali or Zulu becaues he was wearing European clothing, the man asked "How
might I help you my son?"
"I am going on a long voyage to Arabia, I need
a few books to keep my head together." Benito said with a smile.
"Such a
young man making such a long voyage. I am old, I have been around the world and
seen many things my son, no book can be as great as life. You shall see many
things on your journey, why must you read a book?" asked the old man.
"I
worked on a farm in Italy my whole life, I can barely read sir. If one wishes to
become important and wealthy he must learn to read and write, no?"
"Aye
son, you are correct. You wish to be great?"
"Yes sir I do. I want to be
an MP one day, or even Consul!" he responded.
"Hah hah hah, a farmer boy
with such high hopes, it brings a smile to this old face. I may have just the
thing for you then." the man reached down into a dusty box on the floor and
pulled out an old book, bound by crude ropes with a frayed leather cover "Here
read this book, it will help you in life." said the old man as he handed the
book to Benito.
"The Prince?" asked Benito "Machiavelli, he never
achieved anything. He was nothing."
"That may be so, but he was afraid to
follow his own teachings. He is a wise man, you must read this book my son, you
must learn to become a leader if you wish to lead. Give me that book you have
there." the man said.
"Here sir, it is a book the Chinese Princess, it is
about a Samurai from Japan who-" the man interrupted him.
"Do not read
this nonsense, it is nothing, I shall give you the Prince and a textbook from
the Academy at Broken Hill if you leave this book with me. If you wish to rule
farmer boy, you should not read such fanciful books."
"What is your name
old man?"
"I have gone by many names my son, you should get back to your
ship, you dont' want to be stuck here in Sicily. The world awaits you... my
son?"
"yes?"
"What is your name?"
"Benito sir, Benito
Mussolini."
"You have a great name my son, now go, see the world..."
The Libyan skyline served as a stark contrast to the beatiful pink sky as the
ship approached the shoreline. "Benito, get your d*ck out of your hand and get
to work, here is a bag of gold, go find out of they have a dock for us!" said
Giannia Maltisanti as he tossed Benito a leather bag of Adriatic
gold.
"Yes sir!" said Benito as he lowered his raft from the deck to the
clear Mediterranean ocean.
"Wait, wait!" said Sean Delaney, an Irishman
and fellow shipmate "I want to go too!" he jumped four feet and shook the
raft.
"Jesus Sean, you almost made me fall in!" said Benito.
"You
can't swim lass'?" said Sean with a smile "Let's go, I want to get me some
African women!!!!"
... The city of Libya was a dusky sandstone town, tall
buildings with balconies and palm trees lining the streets. There were small
children playing with balls, vast marketplaces offering fine Mali fruits, cloth
and carpets. Minstrels playing Muslim hymns and soldiers patrolling the streets.
They passed a tent owned by an Israeli family selling dates and rugs "Look at
that Sean, f*cking Jews!" Benito spit on the ground.
"Come on Benny, you
must relax!" said Sean with a smile as he slapped Benito's back "You are far
away from home, you got nothing to worry about and look, you got a bag of
gold."
"Sean, that is for the dockmaster, that's not-"
"Come on, a
quick drink wouldn't hurt anyone, the Gianni would never know the difference!"
said Sean witha big smile accross his face.
"Well, I don't know, just one
drink couldn't hurt much, we have to hurry up though Sean, I don't want to lose
this job, my mother depends on it." explained Benito.
"Stop being such a
fockin wee girl Moose and start living!" said Sean as he ran into a pub. Benito
looked towards the dockyards, which were not too far away and shook his head, he
then entered the pub.
Inside there were a collection of sailors and
soldiers all sitting inside a smoke filled room, there was a strong smell of
American tobacco and African wine in the air, Sean was sitting next to a group
of Mongolian soldiers...
"You see, the fockin war was stupid, the King
was a fockin idiot. Look at the goddam Prometheus, hey Benito, just talkin
politics with my Tartar friends here!" said Sean as Benito sat
down.
"Yeah, well, we need to hurry this up, make sure you don't get into
trouble" Benito said as he looked at the Mongolians "Hey, how are you
doing?"
"They don't talk much Moose, but I was telling them how the
Prometheus City Accords are a fockin joke, hey barkeep, gimme an' me friend 'ere
some Vodka." Said Sean.
"Sean we should hurry, Gianni is waiting and its
getting dark out."
"Shut up Benny, look what just walked in..." he
grabbed Benito by the shoulder and turned him to the door, a woman stood there
looking around, she looked Italian, she was alone.
"Jesus Christ Sean,
what's she doing here?"
"I don't know Benito, but she's alone, hold
this..." Sean gave him the bag and got up, he approached her and they began
talking.
"What money are you using?" asked the barkeep as he put two cups
of Vodka on the table.
"Adriatic Coins."
"Republican or
Royal?"
"Republican."
"That'll be six gold coins" said the man,
Benito gave him the change and Sean approached with the girl.
"Hey Benny,
meet my new friend Eva, she's from Vienna." said Sean as he raised his
eyebrows.
"How do you do, I'm Benito, I'm from Palermo." said Bentio with
a smile.
"I'm doing jus' fine, so you boys lookin for some fun tonight?"
the girl asked "Looks like you've got some money on ya huh?" she looked down at
the bag of gold.
"Yes we do, we've got plenty of gold, what type of fun
did you have in mind?" said Sean, Benito grabbed his arm and pulled him
away.
"Are you an idiot? She's a whore Sean!" Benito yelled.
"All
the better mate!" said Sean.
"Don't be an idiot, this isn't our money,
its Gianni's. We can't spend it, and like I've said she's a goddam whore!"
explained Benito.
"Firstly git your bloody arm off of me!" Sean said as
he yanked his shoulder from Benito's hand. "Look, she hasn't even said she
wanted money yet, you need to live a little Benito... uh, what are you looking
at?"
"Where'd she go?"
"See what you've done, she's gone now,
Christ Benito, we've been at sea for a fu-"
"Sean, Sean where's the
money?"
"What do you mean, you don't 'ave it?"
"Oh Christ, she
must've taken it!" said Benito.
"****e! That fockin **** ! You got a
knife on ye?" asked sean.
"No, I don't, Sean!" Benito yelled as his
friend Sean ran out of the pub, Benito chased after him. Sean stopped in the
middle of the busy Libyan streets, there were people milling about and carrying
on their business, but no sign of her.
"Christ, we're fockin dead
Benito!" said Sean "How are we going to explain this to Gianni?"
"I told
you, damnit. Alright listen, we have to get that money back, that was a lot of
money Sean. Gianni will fire us, he may leave us here if we don't get it back,
and I'm not staying in this god damn sand box." Said Bentio as he looked
around.
"What do you suggest then Benny? He's going to suspect something
if we don't return in due time, this is fockin ridiculous!" said Sean as he
stomped on the ground "I can't believe this ****e!"
"Look, she couldn't
have gone far, I mean c'mon, we were only talking for a few seconds, we have to
hurry up or else we'll lose her, I suggest we split up."
"That sounds
good, I'll go down this way, you got 'at way, we'll find the fockin **** , get
the money back and get back to Gianni, its gettin' dark out Benito, we should
meet back in an hour." said Sean.
"Agreed, hurry though." Benito turned
and began making his way through the crowd, there were people of all
ethnicities, Mongols, Europeans, Africans, Israelites, and Chinese all in one
area. He walked into inns, bars, shops, and tents, hoping to find the girl, but
to no avail.
"BENNY! I FOUND 'ER!" he heard above the crowd noise, he
turned and saw Sean holding the girl by her hair "She doesn't 'ave the money
though, where is it b*tch!" he yelled as he punched her in the face, a Mali
soldier ran up and knocked him to the ground with the butt of his sword, he then
lowered his knee accross Sean's throat.
Bentio ran quickly and pushed the
soldier off of him, who pulled his sword up into Benito's face, two other Mali
soldier approached. "No no no wait wait." Benito said as he looked straight down
at the sword pointed at his throat "This is a misunderstanding."
The Mali
soldier began to yell in some unknown language, the other two helped the girl
up, Benito noticed a small tattoo on her shoulder, it looked a lot like the old
Templar Knights emblem. "Listen, its a misunderstanding, please tell them!" he
said to the girl, who started to smile and she began speaking the same language
as the soldiers.
"That fockin **** !" said Sean as he got up, he was
quickly grabbed by the soldiers who began yelling at Benito again. They began to
pull the two men into an adjacent building, there was a cell filled with people,
easily ten, and an old man at a worn out wooden desk.
The soldier and the
man began talking, the soldier got very loud as he pointed to Benito and Sean,
the man began to write something down in a book and motioned towards the cell as
he continued to talk to the soldier, another soldier opened the cell as three
more began prodding the inmates with spears.
"Fock, fock fock!" said Sean
"This isn't happening, Benito, what the hell are we going to do?"
"I
don't know Sean, Christ. WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" yelled Benito as the soldiers
pushed them into the cell and quickly slammed the door...
An address to the World by Paul Keating (master dietician LOL)
AD1020
---
Leaders and peoples of the world.
I bow down before
your munificence.
The great Mali leader and diplomatic leader of the world,
Chris TCG;
The great Mongol leader and greatest of military generals,
EASTHAVEN;
The great AL leader and great warrior, Capo de Napoleaon de
Mussolini;
The mighty Zulu leader and most capable and smart builder of his
nation, Shakeem (Keti);
The most gracious and awe-inspiring leader of the
Chinese, Prometheus.
I reach out to you and the hearts of your
peoples.
There is a nation in the world sufferring from great disadvantages.
They have paid the price for poor leadership and backward lifestyles.
But now
they have a truly mighty leader prepared to bring that nation into the modern
era. We all helped the Chinese who prospered and grew of their own accord - with
just a little assistance. It can go a long way eventually.
I am talking
about the mighty Sun Tzu and his nation of Israel!!
It would be a trifle
to us, the great nations of the world, but to Israel it would mean everything.
WE need to give them a chance to prosper!
I, Paul, offer to Israel
several cities:
We will return Tiberius when it is a Size 7 city, very
shortly;
Israel may keep the Pacific Island retreat we gave her;
Australia
will also provide two more new cities to Israel.
I ask all the nations
and great leaders of the world to find it in their hearts to provide Israel with
one or two small cities so that she may become an equal nation.
What say
you?
I understand that it may be dificult but think about this plan - it
restores a true global balance.
In addition, and to ease any tensions,
Australia will also return the city of Milan to the Mongols.
I thank you
for listening....
Back in the smoke filled room where men puffed on pipes, Manning scratched
his head... he was getting overweight.
"Hmmm... Paul is something,
eh?"
"Yeah, this could backfire"
"Hey, what's this?"
Manning's friend,
Saul, was fingering the underside of the large oak table (why he would be doing
this is a mystery!)
His finger touched a little hole. He put his ear to it
and could hear the rush of a little air and noises from far away
downstairs.
Someone's been listening to us!
He heard a faint gasp....
cripes!!
"Stay cool everyone" said Manning "It may not be Paul's doing,
just.. shhhhh"
Adriatic Foreign Ministry
Adriatic League
Unified Adriatic
Republics
Antonin Rossi
TO: All foreign embassies, ministers,
attaches, and consuls.
FROM:The Honorable Antonin Rossi.
We
have heared the question imposed by President Keating of Australia, we must
respectfully decline at this juncture in time. There is the off-chance that
later we may feel that we are in a position to grant aide to the Israeli people
however a few matters require deep thought on this contraversial
subject.
The Axis Alliance considers the Israeli people a rogue nation,
much like that of the Scandinavian Kingdom of Leif Erikson. It would behoove the
Pacific Pact then to grant aide to the Scandinavian Kingdom as well as Isreal,
the former being much more in detriment than the latter. If such an action were
taken perhaps the Axis would consider, however at this time this seems more like
a ploy to gain more power in the Pacific Pact than an honest attempt to help
one's fellow man.
The Adriatic Parliament would have a hard time passing
legislation that would allocate public property to Israel. Currently the
Adriatic League holds no territory that may be considered "colonial" or
"auxillery." All lands currently under the Republic's dominion are provincial
lands, which pay taxes and elect representatives. It would be ludicrous to grant
such territories to Israel.
Current public sentiment in the Adriatic
League further disallows us from pursuing such ends. The people still hold
Israel in contempt, and although the Federal Government and Israel have made
major segway in repairing this relationship, our people remain distrusting of
their government. It would be nearly impossible for our government, whether we
wanted to or not, to hand over public property to a state that our own public
holds in contempt.
In closing the Adriatic League would like to say that
agreements have been made with Israel that will improve upon its lot. Trade
agreements, demilitarization agreements as well as the CARP treaty which will
help central Asia, and Israel along with it, grow into a bountiful and proud
area of the world. We feel that President Keating is a good man for attempting
to help his allies, but at this point he must make the first move, the Pacific
Pact must make the first move. Keating in all of his intelligence must know that
to ask an alliance who considers Israel a rogue state, and a nation that was
just betrayed by Israel to hand over resources so Israel may grow stronger was a
very tentative question. Therefore the Adriatic Republic must kindly and
respectfully decline.
A. Rossi
This message is an official
document of the Adriatic Parliament and its Consul Napoleon Bonaparte.
His eyes burned as he left the sandstone building. The crisp blue sky,
without a single blemish, served as a gorgeous contrast to the rolling dunes of
Dakar. The wind pressed upon his flat and greasy long hair, it had accumulated
over the many months, perhaps years, he did not know which, he had lived in his
cell...
"These are the only Europeans?"
His skin was pasty and
pale, white as driven snow. It had been ages since he had breathed free air, he
felt like he had lived his entire life in that dark, dank, lifeless crypt he was
forced to call home...
"There are many others, but they are very old and
sickly, these are the only ones still young and good for fighting."
It
had seemed that he had never been in the cell at all now, that the past few
months of his life had gone by in some dark oblivion. Now he felt a happy warmth
about him, and he smiled as he looked to the horizon...
"What were they
here for?"
He turned and looked at his friend, Sean, who had served all
of the time in the Mali prison with him. Sean had been the only thing keeping
him sane, if it were not for their long and pointless conversations Benito
feared he would have been a raving lunatic...
"Assault against a Mali
soldier, he was apparently protecting a young woman from the Irish one there, he
was beating her in the streets." said the Mali official to the Adriatic officer,
he was dressed in full uniform, and was very clean shaven.
"So you like
to hit women do ya mick?" said the Officer as he approached Sean, who did not
respond "You can talk can't you?" still no response from Sean, "And what about
you paisan? Can you speak?"
"Yes I can-"
"Sir. Yes I can sir."
said the officer with a smile.
"What the fock is going on 'ere?" said
Sean "Are we free?"
"Yes-" said the Mali official, he was rudely
interrupted...
"You are free from this sandbox, yes. However you are mine
now, and you shall not be free until you serve your nation. You have already
embarrassed her, beating women, attacking soldiers. Quite ghastly behavior, but
we shall make soldiers out of you." said the Officer, again with his cocky
smile.
"Soldiers?" asked Benito.
"Yes, soldiers, you shall be a
member of the proud army of the Adriatic Republic. You are skinny runts huh? You
need some work. Shalbim, unshackle these urchins and get them some clean
clothing please, I shall discuss the matter of compensation with you in a short
while." said the Officer.
"Yes Commander DiNapoli, we have many things to
discuss..." said the Mali official as he gave a respectful bow and reentered the
prison.
"So, what are your names?" there was a long pause.
"I am
Benito and he-"
"Do you have a last name Benito?" said the
Officer.
"Mussolini sir, my name is Benito Mussolini."
"And this
one, what is his name?" said the Officer.
"He is Sean sir, Sean
Delaney."
"You are a fockin b*tch Moose, don't tell this ****e mah' name!
He is a slave trader, he is pathetic" Sean spit on the shoes of the Officer, who
looked down and smiled.
"Quite a brave move, no?" he said to Benito with
a smile, then quickly wrapped his hand around Sean's throat and pushed him
harshly into the sandstone walls outside of the prison "You listen here you
dirty mick! You are mine now, I own your ass! Do you understand me?" Sean didn't
respond, his face slowly turning red "Do you understand
me?"
"Y..ye..yessir" Sean said softly, the Officer kept his grip tightly,
and then let go.
"Now that we are all friends I shall introduce myself. I
am Commander Miguel DiNapoli. I am the commander of Adriatic forces in Germany,
which is where you will serve as soon as you go through training, which shall
occur in Mantucci. You will learn to fight, you will learn to survive, and you
will learn to respect your superiors, respect yourselves and respect your
nation. You are quite fortunant that the Adriatic and Mali governments are so
friendly, otherwise you would have been in that sh*thole forever. You think they
would have let a couple of white boys out of prison after beating a defensless
woman and a Mali soldier? Hmm?" said the Officer with a smile.
"That's
not how it happened it-" Benito was interrupted.
"Oh spare me your sob
story, I have heared them all." just then the Mali official, Shalbim Al Imam
returned with some clothes.
"Here you are Commander, here are the keys."
said the Mali.
"Very well Shalbim, your kidness is always appreciated, I
shall send an emissary within the next two mornings to discuss monetary
compensation, I'll be heading off now. Adieu." he said as he held out his hand,
Shalbim shook it and nodded.
"As always, a pleasure Commander DiNapoli..."