The Apolyton Empire: Game

[mmtt]

(Reinforcements are coming to the prison, mainly guarding the surroundings. The Prison has been reinforced by new Wolf units and access to Mellian cell has been restricted. A guard has to show a paper signed by a Consul and the Commander of Wolf units. There are 3 guards at doors and 5 near the air vents.)

To Mellian:
Well, you don't see to understand whats going on. We are now in power and rule the country. Our soldiers are everywhere keeping order. We have established a Republic. We don't have anything against you but as you may understand you have influence which might ruin us if you rebel against our power.

So, as we don't know what will happen if we release you, we prefer to keep you under heavy surveillance until things get cooler.

But first, we need to know what you would do if we release you.
You will have your life spared if you give us names and adresses of your supporters. You may be released if you want to be exiled and won't take weapons against us ever again. So you will have a nice end for your life in whatever country you want.

Or you join us.

[Jack_www]

Consul Jack_www went to Apep II cell.

"Guards I wish to see ApepII, open his cell."

"Yes sir!"

"I have come here today to give you chance ApepII. I know that you were no traitor to Apolyton. I also know of the assiantion attempts on you by the republic movement. Though before I cant trust you I must know what made you try and see Mellian and what you wanted of her?"

[Mellian]

But first, we need to know what you would do if we release you.
You will have your life spared if you give us names and adresses of your supporters. You may be released if you want to be exiled and won't take weapons against us ever again. So you will have a nice end for your life in whatever country you want.

Or you join us.

What I would do? Find out what is going on and make my decision what I really will be doing then. So for the time being, i'll choose number three. I have never went against Apolyton, so won't start now.

[Easthaven I]

OOC: No problem controlling my character to arrest Apep, thats logical...but still everybody needs to calm down some in controlling my character...

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TO Iroqoui government:

Fellow Allies. We have sent back your citizen, civman II. He was in no way fit to lead this great nation. For one, he is not even an Apolytonian. Two, he did not give a rat's bum on the status of our country or whether it would prosper or fail. Three, he didn't speak Apolytonian. So logically as you can see, it was best for us to send him back to where he belongs. He is an Iroquoi and that's where he shall stay. Besides the people were not happy that some man from another country was brought to rule them, it was more like an invader. So I am sure you agree and I am sure you would like to keep our long lasting alliance strong.

Field Marshall Easthaven I

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Wolf soldiers have found the exact location of Colonel Cognac, awaiting the order for attempted rescue. Right now they are devising plans on how to attempt it. Cognac seems in ok shape, less beatings and such.

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To Field Marshalls(secret):
What are you guys going to do to Mellian? Keep her there forever? Let her go free? or let her get her job back? I would like to know all decisions before they are made, all three of us are co-consuls so any major decisions must go through all of us before they are to be acted upon.

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Military Intelligence has raised its tempo in hunting down Liam Sheep's spy rings as well as Apep I's terror group.

Pro-Mellian republicanists are being arrested.

Sheep's lap dogs and Apep I's playboys are being shot dead.

[Easthaven I]

To Consul Thunderfire:
Just wanted to say you are doing a hell of a job creating a government fit for the people. I applaud you. The people are surely getting what is deserved. Stability, security, and liberty.

[mmtt]

To Consul Easthaven:
Thanks you but it's only my duty.
About Mellian, we have started to discuss the matter with Consul Jack_www. Yet, we are waiting your advices.
I have reserves about Mellian loyalty so times is needed.

[Easthaven I]

To Consul Thunderfire:

I am quite impartial on this matter. But if Mellian is to be reinstated we must keep an eye on her. We must let her know that she can't make such important decisions alone, she mustn't go out alone like that. She must consult with us. And no more underground movements...no more secrets. If she is as loyal and good as we think she is and as much as she says she is then she must see that the new government is for the people. Apolyton is growing faster and stronger than ever before. She must see that, if not...then it would have been the wrong decision to reinstate her. There is my two cents on the matter.

[foolish_icarus]

February 20, 1402

Iyol was concerned that she had found no mention of Latentus in the records, so she had to go to the backup plan. She hoped that it would be successful enough for her to get some word about what really had happened to Latentus, and formulate her plans from there. Besides, if this hurt those dictator usurpers, she was all for taking the effort aside from anything else gleaned from this little exercise.
The generals and those in charge of guarding the political prisoners had been very methodical and thorough in ensuring that the prison was secure and that no one would get in or out who wasn't an approved guard. Unfortunately for the generals what they hadn't developed a foolproof method of was ensuring that none of their orders were lost, misinterpreted, or replaced. Several of these types of administrative screw-ups had occurred before and the administrators in charge of the prison were tired of undertaking extraordinary efforts to get things verified when the only result was that they would be berated and told to 'show some initiative'. So, naturally, when they received official-enough looking orders that the prisoners were to be individually taken out for interrogation, they approved it and sent the orders on to the lieutenants. The lieutenants, having received the orders from a higher-up, were not about to question orders. Recently, that kind of thing got you in a lot of trouble. And the soldiers were just doing their job, who the hell knew what the brass was thinking? So they began delivering the ex-government employees and administrators to the interrogation unit without much thought or question and no more than the usual grumbles. After all, the quacks could do whatever they wanted to those poor suckers; their shift was definitely over and it was cold outside.

OOC: I realize that what my auxiliary character is attempting isn’t realistic and is very unlikely to succeed very well, nonetheless, if at least some of the prisoners were to escape it would make things much more interesting. Anyway, I will leave it up to someone else to determine how successful she is.

[Easthaven I]

OOC: If you're trying to get Mellian out this way then you will fail utterly, nobody gets to see Mellian or even speak to her or even gets her out to interrogate but the Consuls themselves, that's three very recognizable men. As for the other prisoners, the security is just as tough. But I'll leave it up to the others to decide about this. You got to keep in mind that a whole army is based here, an experienced army. Also keep in mind that the prison is being run by Jack's secret police and Wolf soldiers, not regular chums of Private rank. But still, I'll leave it up to the others to decide the outcome of your attempt...

[foolish_icarus]

Early March, 1402

Latentus was entirely at a loss. The triumvirate had thoroughly gotten a noose around any opposition in Apolyton, not that there was much. The soldiers certainly weren’t being smart by supporting the despots, but what did you expect? These men had lead them in battle for over a year and triumphed, it was no surprise they had the soldier’s loyalty. The peasants and citizens, though, that was another matter entirely. Every time Latentus thought about their attitude, he almost regained his old pessimism. How could they be so blind!? Had none of them even paid the slightest bit of attention to the kinds of things the triumvirate were issuing? “Consuls, Lord Protectors of Apolyton Republic, are consuls for life and can give their place to whoever they want. They have supreme power. They can chose advisors to help them in their tasks…Advisors have rights in their function. But they have to obey to their Consuls and must refer to them in everything they do… Advisors, governors and mayors are surveyed by State Police, as known as the Wolf. Those men are under the direct control of Consuls especially Consul Easthaven…” And that was just the official proclamations…
“In church and public places, icons of the Consuls are being set and they are just under Apolyton God in religious terms. (Hostiles to this, will be arrested or shot.) Police posts will be established in every villages, towns, cities. Those policemen have same rights as judges…” the list goes on and on. Had these people no idea of the tyranny being set up over them. The old government certainly wasn’t very dedicated to (or even entirely aware of the concept of) people’s rights, but at least there were checks on the moderator’s powers. And yet everyone went along with it, swept up in the frenzy of the hero worship for these power hungry madmen. And that was just with the current setup. Who knew what atrocities were going to happen when there was disagreement in the triumvirate and one of them tried to seize power over the others to become supreme despot. And yet no one would acknowledge the inevitable. The only support Latentus had found was some of the better educated citizens, but they certainly weren’t going to risk their hides for a doomed cause, not when half the population considered the triumvirate gods and another 45% was behind them almost as completely out of fear or admiration. And there was no way for Latentus to tell people this in an effective manner, that was one of the things that galled him the most. Despite the physical impossibility of him traveling around to tell everyone personally, he would instantly be caught and turned in for voicing those things, if he wasn’t stoned to death by the crowd first. If only there was some alternative. There had to be a way he could save these ignorant masses from themselves.

[Easthaven I]

March 1402

Field Marshall Easthaven marches throughout Apolytonia, visiting both villages and cities, accepting all the people's ideas and opinions and answering their questions.

He stops by Woawien City where he gives a speech to the masses.

"Great people of Apolyton, I know you are all probably wondering what is going on and most of you probably already know. Well it's obvious you know that the three Field Marshalls of both the Civil War and the Anglo war have took power. We sent civmanII back to his home and I'm sure all of you are glad. We took power because we saw Apolyton on the verge of collapse and ruin...We took power because we felt no government gave the people what they needed...no government would give the people service, security, stability or liberty. That is why. You've seen changes already I am sure. You've seen hospitals built by the military for you all. You've seen granaries created for the poor and homeless. You've heard of the statement that all men and women are equal, no matter their status or gender. You all are equal."

He paused for a few seconds, looking at the thousands of faces staring at him.

"I came to you, to show you that I am not some distant moderator that you never see, or some dictator who commands from afar. I am a protector and servant for the people! I come to hear from all of you. I come to see how you all live. No more corruption, no more crazy ambition, no more tyranny. The triumvirat will serve the people, and we will protect the people. My life is dedicated to the well-being of Apolytonia.
I also want to let you know I'm proposing a 15% decrease in taxes for all the peasants, and I'm raising the taxes for the wealthy and noble up 5%...it is only fair. Hopefully my comrades will agree to this, and I'm sure they will. God bless you all, may Apolyton and Apolytonians prosper for generations to come!"

He quietly walked away from the podium not expecting an applause of any sort...but an applause he did recieve. Thousands upon thousands cheered and clapped at the young General, they chanted his name, smiles were across every face, young and old, rich and poor. The words of his speech will be spreading throughout all of Apolytonia by the people and even by Easthaven for he gave similar speeches throughout the villages and cities he visited.

Consul Easthaven also set up offices in the cities that will be for the sole purpose of recieving the opinions of the people and answering any questions they desire to ask.

Finally, Apolyton recieves servants as leaders, instead of rulers as leaders.

[Easthaven I]

To Field Marshalls(secret):
I propose we lower taxes for the peasants 15% and higher taxes by 5% for the rich. We will gain more money this way and we will show the people we are truely here for them. This proposal has my full backing and I will be highly disappointed if both of you disapprove. This is something this country needs, so let us pass it.

[Jack_www]

To Consul Easthaven(secret):
I have seen you tour of the cities has been given a great response. I think I too will due such a tour after you are back. I think all of us should have your attitude about the government.

[Easthaven I]

To Consul Jack (secret):
I am glad to hear such enthusiasm from you. I think it would be best if you did take a similar tour as mine. Being among the people gives a man much knowledge and understanding of the people they are leading. It is very much similar to personally meeting your troops. Much confidence and morale are raised just by a leaders presence among his people. Good luck.

[Sheep]

To the Moderator of Apolyton, Civman II (writin in Iriquois) Will you join the SRA. If you do so you will be the head of state of Apolyton and therefore, Apolyton would be a Constitutional Monarchy. Although you would hold little real power, you will hold the title which rightfully yours, has been taken from you by the Consuls.

Meanwhile in China, the SRA armies along with those troops from the NEw Apolyton Alliance and the European Union board ships bound for Apolyton. The aramada will soon reach Rock Continent.

occ: Russia, England, Germany and Turkey wouls support the Republican movement as I promise peace to them. France and Rome being republican would naturally support me. Iriqouis support me as I promise to give the Moderator Civman II a figure head postion of power. China and Japan support me as I will give the favoured nation trading status and the fact that I have them believing that I am the true government in exile. The SRA movements are still unkown to the Consuls