Deltaria

[Rogue]

Cahtica - Emperor Slavko XI is dead at the age of 85. Coming to power when he was 50 years old, the late Emperor inherited a broken country torn apart by years of civil war. Under Slavko XI the broken Augustan Empire managed to return to some normalcy. Cities were rebuild, families reunited and government restored. But scars remained, especially with those that had lost. Nearly 400.000 Deltarians had lost their life during the civil war, Deltarian prestige was in ruins and its military and economic power diminished. Despite his accomplishments for our nation, Emperor Slavko XI made a mistake his predecessors made as well. Despite calls for a new government, he kept a strict hold on power. His secret police force, the special national gendarmerie, rounded up political opponnents and monitored the battered population. Parliament was still abolished, political parties banned, and the Emperor himself guided the country through the turmoil. 

Slavko, despite his attempts, was unable to produce an heir in time. His son, Vjekoslav, just turned 7 last week and has been kept within the walls of the imperial palace. Current defense minister Sreten Trkulja has reportedly taken over in his capacity as regent, becoming de-facto head of state and government. Despite this seemingly smooth transition of government, the sudden death of Slavko has caused a ripple effect throughout the imperial government. Advisors of the Emperor, out of favor with Trkulja, have left the capital and the countless factions that were kept in check by Slavko are now showing their heads. Crown prince Vjekoslav is still unable to govern until at least his 14th birthday, sparking rumours that Trkulja will attempt to consolidate his new executive position in the coming weeks. 

Let us mourn the late emperor, for despite his flaws, his guidance has helped heal our beloved nation.