The Empire Strikes Back - Part 3

[Idhrendur]

(( It seems people liked the idea of only yourselves being the Senate a bit better, so lets roll with that. But that means I'll need you to assume new people coming on by are new Senators. So (in-character) ask for introductions in the future.

Also, it was fun asking for little blurbs from a couple of you this time around. If you're interested in possibly writing about a half page for me to include in the future, just let me know what kind of position you think your character might hold, and I'll let you know if something comes up that applies. It won't be everyone every update, but I like the flavor it provides.

I imagine the most relevant positions would be ones that eventually become HoI3 ministers:
Foreign minister
Armament minister
Minister of security (Senator Doukas roughly did this one)
Minister of intelligence (Senator Favero roughly did this one)
Chief of Staff
Chief of the Army
Chief of the Navy
))

 

[Michaelangelo]

Congratulations on the birth of another child, my Empress. My she live a happy and healthy life.

- Senator Michelangelo "the Artist" Favero

((I'm fine serving as Minister of Intelligence if that's what I've already been doing. Makes it sound like I get to handle lots of imperial secrets. If a foreign minister is needed, I'll do that, but I'm content with Minister of Intelligence.))

 

[Andre Massena]

Congratulations on the new baby and the marriage, Your Highness. God bless the imperial family!

-Senator Moustakas

((I can be Foreign Minister))

 

[zenphoenix]

Your Imperial Highness,

Congratulations on the new daughter and son-in-law! I hope this leads to peaceful relations with the Germans in the future! As for the Cult, I shall continue searching for clues to their whereabouts. They shall not rest while I am still alive!

~Senator Doukas, Minister of Security

((I'm fine with Minister of Security.))

 

[Idhrendur]

(( I may end this tomorrow morning (UTC -8) if I have time to play. If I do, I'll end the session. If I don't do so, you can keep commenting until I do. ))

 

[Idhrendur]

Congratulations on the birth of another child, my Empress. My she live a happy and healthy life.

- Senator Michelangelo "the Artist" Favero

Congratulations on the new baby and the marriage, Your Highness. God bless the imperial family!

-Senator Moustakas

Your Imperial Highness,

Congratulations on the new daughter and son-in-law! I hope this leads to peaceful relations with the Germans in the future! As for the Cult, I shall continue searching for clues to their whereabouts. They shall not rest while I am still alive!

~Senator Doukas, Minister of Security

 

[Idhrendur]

Senators,

As always, thank you for your time and your advice. This session of the Senate is now concluded.

 

[austrianemporer]

I, Andronikos Palaiologos ((Anyone get it?)), wish to join the Senate as a member of the Kyriarchía Party. Born on the 12th of January in the year of our lord, 1817, in Britannia. I wish for the people of the Empire to achieve unity through assimilation, conversion, and tolerance of those who wish to conserve their cultural heritage as part of the Roman Empire, the Phoenix of the East, led by Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Veronica. Those who oppose us must either pay homage or be forced to pay homage!

 

[Idhrendur]

I, Andronikos Palaiologos ((Anyone get it?)), wish to join the Senate as a member of the Kyriarchía Party. Born on the 12th of January in the year of our lord, 1817, in Britannia. I wish for the people of the Empire to achieve unity through assimilation, conversion, and tolerance of those who wish to conserve their cultural heritage as part of the Roman Empire, the Phoenix of the East, led by Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Veronica. Those who oppose us must either pay homage or be forced to pay homage!

(( You've been added! Welcome! ))

 

[Idhrendur]

Senators, your presence is requested for a State of the Empire Address at Blachernae Palace on the First of September, 1869.

The following newspapers are considered significant by the archivists.

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And the Senate's world map is being updated.

 

[Idhrendur]

(( The Koinonikistai party has unlocked, but due to in-game limitations cannot become ruling party unless the government changes entirely. The details are on the second post, but I'll copy them here too:

Koinonikistai - Socialists
State Capitalism
Free Trade
Secularized
Full Citizenship
Anti Military
They believe in worker's rights, and want strong government intervention to uphold these rights. They wish the church detached from government entirely, and are mostly opposed to the military. ))

 

[Andre Massena]

I cannot wait to visit the excavated cities of Pompeii and Herculaneam. It will truly be a wonder to see how our forefathers lived.

The rise of this "socialism" greatly concerns me. What else could we expect from those American heathens? I am glad to see that Chief Lincoln survived an assassination attempt, however.

These so-called "dinosaurs" intrigue me, particularly the Archaeopteryx. (( ))

-Senator Moustakas

 

[austrianemporer]

((Has Germany unveiled the General Staff yet? If so, you should add in Chief of the General Staff! Or, of course, the mighty Roman Empire invented the General Staff .))

 

[zenphoenix]

Ah, Pompeii! My daughter has spent much of her adult life excavating tombs in Egypt with her husband. I'm sure she and her husband will be delighted to excavate a city of the First Empire.
I've met High Chief Lincoln one time. He always had a reputation for being a just and fair man.
Archaeopteryx and Compsognathus...I'll let my brother know about it. He's always fascinated in these "dinosaurs."
So we will finally get that education reform that the Foederatoi has been seeking. The Empire's youth will flourish!
As for "socialism," while I do agree with some of their values, I fear that some may take it to the extreme in the long term, capable of posing a threat to the Empire and other monarchies.
I am genuinely worried about the rebellions and revolutions taking place both within and without of our borders. Your Imperial Highness, I am in the process of writing a report detailing rebel activities and any possible sightings of the Cult. Would you mind privately showing me the relevant military reports?

~Senator Doukas, Minister of Security, Doux of Thema Graecia, Head of the Chi Files

 

[Michaelangelo]

These so-called "dinosaurs" intrigue me, particularly the Archaeopteryx. (( ))

It is indeed a majestic creature, from what I have heard, and would look excellent represented on a flag. This Meyer family must be incredibly proud of their discovery. ((The spelling might be a tad off, but the irony that the Meyer family discovered the Archaeopteryx in Idhrendur's AAR isn't lost on me. ))

I have seen the most outrageous sight when travelling through the capital yesterday. There were women riding these strange contraptions called bicycles with their ankles exposed for all to see. Their ankles! The lustful looks on some of the younger men who witnessed this sight were quite disturbing. These women must learn some modesty.

A canal through the Suez? Who would have imagines such a feat of engineering even decades ago. We truly live in enlightened times.

This socialism sounds dangerous. Granting too much power to the common people is just asking for trouble.

- Senator Michelangelo "the Artist" Favero

 

[zenphoenix]

It is indeed a majestic creature, from what I have heard, and would look excellent represented on a flag. This Meyer family must be incredibly proud of their discovery. ((The spelling might be a tad off, but the irony that the Meyer family discovered the Archaeopteryx in Idhrendur's AAR isn't lost on me. ))

I have seen the most outrageous sight when travelling through the capital yesterday. There were women riding these strange contraptions called bicycles with their ankles exposed for all to see. Their ankles! The lustful looks on some of the younger men who witnessed this sight were quite disturbing. These women must learn some modesty.

A canal through the Suez? Who would have imagines such a feat of engineering even decades ago. We truly live in enlightened times.

This socialism sounds dangerous. Granting too much power to the common people is just asking for trouble.

- Senator Michelangelo "the Artist" Favero

Perhaps we can use these "bicycles" in the legions of the Empire? Think of it...a portable short-range transportation vehicle, capable of carrying a man and his gear over moderate terrain.
Yes, we must watch these "socialists" carefully, as they have the potential to stir up a lot of trouble.

~Doukas

 

[DKM]

((@zenphoenix you accidentally double-posted.))

 

[austrianemporer]

The socialists are a symptom of the minorities. We must grant the aristocrats more power to combat such revolutionary, plebian tendencies. Let the aristocrats vote in the upper house and we will crush the lower classes. Look at the world, embroiled in war. We must puppet those nations to ensure worldwide peace! Let the Empire become strong!


- Senator Andronikos Palaiologos , Duke of Nicaea ((The Palaiologos dynasty married into the Empire of Nicaea and later became Byzantine emperor. I changed it to dukedom because the Empire remained strong here.))

 

[Andre Massena]

It is quite fortunate that fire brigades have been established in case another catastrophe strikes the capital.

 

[zenphoenix]

The socialists are a symptom of the minorities. We must grant the aristocrats more power to combat such revolutionary, plebian tendencies. Let the aristocrats vote in the upper house and we will crush the lower classes. Look at the world, embroiled in war. We must puppet those nations to ensure worldwide peace! Let the Empire become strong!


- Senator Andronikos Palaiologos , Duke of Nicaea ((The Palaiologos dynasty married into the Empire of Nicaea and later became Byzantine emperor. I changed it to dukedom because the Empire remained strong here.))

Senator Palaiologos, sir,
While I do agree with your statement about the socialists, I am not sure how that is related to puppeting the entirety of the world. How would we even accomplish that? I'm sure that the Empire, as the just and honest broker that it surely is, can resolve other nations' disputes through peaceful diplomacy.

It is quite fortunate that fire brigades have been established in case another catastrophe strikes the capital.

Yes, we won't have to call in the army every time in that case!

~Doukas