03-03-2025, 10:54 PM
A Baptism of Fire.
It is a solemn night, as families huddle around their radio's and televisions. Normally, they would be asleep, but as per the new legal requirements, all the nation is awake to hear as Eoin Thaller, who has proclaimed himself Consul (Consal in Scots-Gaelic), give an address to the nation. The tv and radio then suddenly plays the national anthem, before they announce "Ladies and Gentlemen of Rutania, The Father of the Nation, Defender of The Faith, Protector of Rutanians, Rightful Heir to The House of Thaller, Rightful Head of the House of Thaller, Head of the Church..." For about 2 minutes they go on and on, listing the new titles that Thaller has given himself, before finally beginning. "... and Consul, Eoin Thaller is ready to address the nation. Ave Rutania!".
"My Fellow Patriotic Rutanians. Today is a great day for our nation. We have made great strides, ripping down the ideals of the old Republic, and establishing a new nation, based on the great Thallerist Principles that we hold so dear. Our Nation has never been so glorious. However, the dream of a pure Rutania has not been achieved yet."
In the middle of the speech, people can start hearing men marching out in the streets. They are armed, but they don't look like normal army or police forces, their uniforms are black and they are wearing berets
with the insignia "BÀS DO TRAITORS", which means Death to Traitors.
"I have, as leader of the Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta nan Daoine Thallerist, directed the creation of the Geàrd Thalerist (Thallerist Guard), which is currently.. purifying our nation of all disloyalty. We have received reports of several democratic, communist, and anti-Thallerist forces against the state, which is why we are preparing our nation for a national restructuring."
Screams can be heard outside, as the Blackshirts march into homes, put bags over the heads of several people deemed 'National Security Threats', (aka those who go against the doctrine of Thallerism, such as those members of the liberal intelligentsia, communists, the families of purged politicians and officers, etc). Some of those who resist are just shot immediately, as people look outside their homes with horror. These were their friends, their colleagues, their associates. And now they are gone, heading to one of the many Re-Education Camps being set up all across the country. And yet, all they can do about it is raise their hands in salute as the broadcast ends, playing the national anthems, and simply recite the National Motto.
Ave, Rutania.
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It is a solemn night, as families huddle around their radio's and televisions. Normally, they would be asleep, but as per the new legal requirements, all the nation is awake to hear as Eoin Thaller, who has proclaimed himself Consul (Consal in Scots-Gaelic), give an address to the nation. The tv and radio then suddenly plays the national anthem, before they announce "Ladies and Gentlemen of Rutania, The Father of the Nation, Defender of The Faith, Protector of Rutanians, Rightful Heir to The House of Thaller, Rightful Head of the House of Thaller, Head of the Church..." For about 2 minutes they go on and on, listing the new titles that Thaller has given himself, before finally beginning. "... and Consul, Eoin Thaller is ready to address the nation. Ave Rutania!".
"My Fellow Patriotic Rutanians. Today is a great day for our nation. We have made great strides, ripping down the ideals of the old Republic, and establishing a new nation, based on the great Thallerist Principles that we hold so dear. Our Nation has never been so glorious. However, the dream of a pure Rutania has not been achieved yet."
In the middle of the speech, people can start hearing men marching out in the streets. They are armed, but they don't look like normal army or police forces, their uniforms are black and they are wearing berets
with the insignia "BÀS DO TRAITORS", which means Death to Traitors.
"I have, as leader of the Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta nan Daoine Thallerist, directed the creation of the Geàrd Thalerist (Thallerist Guard), which is currently.. purifying our nation of all disloyalty. We have received reports of several democratic, communist, and anti-Thallerist forces against the state, which is why we are preparing our nation for a national restructuring."
Screams can be heard outside, as the Blackshirts march into homes, put bags over the heads of several people deemed 'National Security Threats', (aka those who go against the doctrine of Thallerism, such as those members of the liberal intelligentsia, communists, the families of purged politicians and officers, etc). Some of those who resist are just shot immediately, as people look outside their homes with horror. These were their friends, their colleagues, their associates. And now they are gone, heading to one of the many Re-Education Camps being set up all across the country. And yet, all they can do about it is raise their hands in salute as the broadcast ends, playing the national anthems, and simply recite the National Motto.
Ave, Rutania.