Edge of Europe - A Belgian Interactive AAR

[Jackbollda]

Dearest Duchess de Benin,
I concur that it is a futile gesture to object to the Socialist ravings of one woman. It is only through concerted and collective action, not through the righteous fury of one man that we shall expel Marxist heresies from our lands.

I would not, however, agree that the two cultures are very similar. Though we are both of the finest racial stock, the Flemish language is an uncouth Germanic tongue, while Walloon French is a most noble subvariety of Latin. Flemings are the descendants of Germanic barbarians! We Walloons, on the other hand, are the grandchildren of Greece.

Oh glorious Duchess, please do not be personally insulted by my righteous and candid speech. As a Frenchwoman you, most highly favoured lady, are a shining example of civilization. I deeply regret, therefore, that your children will one day be forcibly subjected to the base inflections of Flemish.

However, for you, delicately shimmering flower, I shall refrain from further elucidating the good Walloons of Belgium at this present time.

~The Viscount

"My military service was punctuated by eleven duels. Let us just say that I was bringing my fusil to an occasion des poignards."

 

[Gen. Marshall]

I am beginning to increasingly see your dislike as a compliment, Viscount.

 

[DensleyBlair]

I am beginning to increasingly see your dislike as a compliment, Viscount.

I find the detestation of an madman to be a wonderful affirmation of one's own sanity.

~J. B. H.​

 

[theAhawk]

I find the detestation of an madman to be a wonderful affirmation of one's own sanity.

~J. B. H.​

((It's much more unnerving to be called a "delicately shimmering flower" by one, at any rate ))

 

[99KingHigh]

It cannot be denied that the Viscount is a master seducer. Even in such, unusual circumstances.

 

[Jack LEagle]

Region: Brussels
Party: BSU
1st Choice Minister of Brussels: Dirk Hendrickx
2nd Choice Minister of Brussels: Abstain

Dirk Hendrickx

BSU

 

[Terraferma]

Party: Liberal Democrats
Region: Flanders

 

[Ab Ovo]

RU
Wallonia

-B.

 

[Noco19]

Region: Flanders
Party: Regalist Union

 

[viola]

Region: Flanders
Party: Belgian Social Union

- Carl Coppens, Socialist Deputy

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With the beginning of the 1899 elections Coppens started his own campaign in support of the "one true Socialist party" against both the now turned Reactionary Regalist Union and the "secessionist" Social Democrats. The news of Poirot's attempted murder reached him while he was about to give a speech in the Conservative city of Bruges. To the aide that frantically informed him of the tragic event he simply replied:

"Poirot had it coming.
He has divided Belgian Socialism and make us weak before the ultra-right, all of this because he couldn't accept the defeat of his faction at the primaries. Bloody fool! Now we can only try to keep the Monarchist tide in check."

That said, Coppens rose on the stage and began his speech. Before him were assembled industrial workers and clerks, a few farmers and students. He talked about the importance of the unity of the Socialist cause, of the Republican victory at the Referendum and the dangers of Neo-Beauffortism. Coppens' last act was to finish his monologue: as he stepped down from his podium a lone man, shouting "For God and Belgium!", threw a bomb at the stage wounding dozens of nearby people and killing several Socialist ringleaders. Carl Coppens was among the killed.

The assassin was quickly arrested by the police, saving him from a lynching, the murderer later declared to be a former Vanderbruckist militiaman and that he was only "serving his country and doing his duty to save Belgium from Republicans and traitors". For a more and more politically radicalized Belgium this series of attempted political murders could only be considered as a bad omen.

((GM approved, new character incoming))

 

[Belgiumruler]

de Leeuw upon hearing the news of the death on Coppens

"Seems my world is falling apart, Christiaan left to the SDP, my friend Coppens is killed..."

 

[Harpsichord]

Region: Flanders
Party: NDP

 

[Dyranum]

Name: Gun Gun (sometimes also spelled Gun Geon, or Goon Geon)
Age: 41 (in 1899)
Ethnicity: Korean
Nationality: Belgian
Date of Birth: April 1st 1858
Place of Birth: P'yong'yang, Korea
Occupation: Nationalist Officer in the Belgian Army
Party: None currently
Biography: Hailing from P'yong'yang, Gun Gun has made a name for himself as a fervent Belgian patriot devoted to the Monarchy (although some say that he does not care about the monarchy itself, only Belgium. Those people might be more correct). In spite of his poor grasp of dutch and french, Gun Gun is quite respected in patriotic circles, and has as a result gained quite a bit of influence. However, in his day-to-day life he is a proud member of the Belgian military.

 

[99KingHigh]

I've received word of Carl Coppens death - I offer my condolences to his family.

 

[Dyranum]

Region: Brussels
Party: MLP
1st Choice Minister of Brussels: Abstain
2nd Choice Minister of Brussels: Abstain

 

[99KingHigh]

After some consideration with the former policies of Beauffort - as well as several requests from composite members of the Regalist Union - I have decided to reform my political platform in the event of my election, from Limited Accepted Citizenship to the ability to acquire Full Citizenship. These policies better reflect our ideology and provide a more modern perspective into the Belgian Citizen.

 

[Andre Massena]

Coppens, no....

Amedee relapses into his opium habit. He spends the next few months in solitude.

 

[Revan529]

“So, it seems that Coppens has died at the hands of some ‘radical’” the man in the suit said casually as he puffed on a cigar.

I trust that you paid him well? Pilon replied back coolly, his eyes staring blankly out the window.

“Of course… and before you ask, no I did not see him in person; I sent one of our men. Don’t take me for such a fool.”

When have I ever said I take you for a fool? The General answered back, turning his gaze to his cup of tea. Any news of Dupointe? I’m well aware that the two were rather… close.

“From what my agents have gathered, he’s begun frequenting the opium dens again.”

Splendid; it’s only a matter of time before he causes a riot or is arrested. Anything else?

“Sir, there’s… been some news, regarding the attempt on your life. It seems the police were not content with letting matters rest, and they’re conducting an investigation.”

And? Bribe the men conducting it, and have those that refuse to back down dealt with. I doubt they can do much to stop us; we’ve covered are tracks far too well.

“Perhaps not as well as you think; I fear that the Society has been infiltrated by the Savarinists.”

Impossible; I personally check every member before they’re permitted to join.

“That means nothing.”

Really? Observing a man’s entire routine, watching his every move, and finding all of his weaknesses means nothing? My friend, we can rest safely knowing that the Society is thoroughly on our side. And if not, it means little; we have other channels. Pilon said with his same cold smile, his dead eyes for once gleaming. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go and deliver a speech.

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[Excerpt from Pilon's Speech]

Ladies and Gentlemen! Twice now have radical Savarinists attempted to take the lives of notable politicians this month! They have become so thoroughly radicalised and dangerous that they now cannot stomach even the supposed moderates of the Social Democrats; are these truly the men we want leading this prospective republic? Are these the men fit to serve under our King?

I have received word, as I am certain many of you have, that Minister Coppens, a self-professed radical, was slain by the monarchist; I am here to tell you that that is simple nonsense. The Leeuwists have merely become so radical and insecure in their position, with their party falling apart all around them, that their leader sought to remove a possible obstacle or future adversary.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we cannot allow these thieves and murderers to hold power any longer! The Regalist Union, and the New Beauffortist Movement, must take the helm of our government, and bring order and dignity back to Belgium!

 

[ThunderHawk3]

After some consideration with the former policies of Beauffort - as well as several requests from composite members of the Regalist Union - I have decided to reform my political platform in the event of my election, from Limited Accepted Citizenship to the ability to acquire Full Citizenship. These policies better reflect our ideology and provide a more modern perspective into the Belgian Citizen.

((You can't change your platform during the general election, KingHigh99.))

 

[99KingHigh]

((You can't change your platform during the general election, KingHigh99.))

((No problem, take it as a theoretical change.))