AN ADDRESS FROM THE EMPEROR

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AN ADDRESS FROM THE EMPEROR

[Following the New Year’s attack, the Empire’s airspace has been locked down tightly. There hasn’t been much information from the Isles Above, even Elysium is mostly empty, save for those who were there during New Year and have been barred re-entry for a time. Once again, travel is beginning to flow, but with it, the Corsairs have managed to intercept a major, public broadcast.]

Citizens of the Empire, hear me and attend. This is Emperor Cladius Varschein II, appointed by the Divine, lord of all Esthere above and below. Citizens, today we stand at a crossroad of history. Our beloved Empire, whole and pure, unsullied by the divisions of man that plagued the lesser societies of our forebears, in perfect harmony with the will of the Divine and blessed with unending prosperity, is once more under threat. The Crimson Corsairs, murderous villains of the highest order, have brought their arms to bear against our beloved land. They have plundered our wealth, murdered our people, and spewed their venomous false ideologies upon our pristine shores.

Beloved citizens, I know in your hearts that you believe as fervently as I in the Divine’s plan. It is we who ended the Dragon Lords, and with them united the world under one culture, one language, and one purpose. The Corsairs seek, as ever they have, to divide our peoples, turn our beloved citizens against each other, and cast down all that we have built. Will we allow it? No!

[In the background, the roar of assembled soldiers echoing “No!” reverberates through the audio feed.]

In the wake of this attack, the Empire shall make things right. We are deploying soldiers throughout the Empire to keep the peace. Citizens may be called upon to defend their loyalty before their protectors, an honor to any who walk within our blessed lands. These measures will allow our beloved citizens to sleep easily at night. Further, I am here today declaring the Crimson Corsairs an Enemy of the People. The full force of our unstoppable army will be brought to bear to eradicate these sniveling worms. We will drive them from their holes, cut them down where they stand, and execute their survivors before the masses. Only through their blood can our sacred nation continue its path to peace and prosperity.

IMPACT

Due to the results of the mission, the following changes have occurred.

Advancement: The Crimson Corsairs continue to grow in strength, the relative power scale for PC Corsairs has increased. In general, Corsairs now hit with the force of 1.5 cannonballs, and can resist the force of 1.5 cannonballs.
Threat Level: The Crimson Corsairs are now regarded as Threat Level 1. The Empire will be consistently attacking the Crimson Corsairs moving forward, while this may come up in main plots it can be expected for any Player Plot to run into some kind of Imperial resistance no matter where it takes place. Due to these changes, all Villain characters will be expected to post a unique log, either as part of the main plot or some brand of player plot every month going forward. There will always be some kind of circumstance in which they would be active and encounter the Corsairs.
Starting Notoriety: All Corsairs now start with 500 Notoriety. If your character has not yet reached this level of Notoriety in total Notoriety, including expenditures, you may make a note in your Notoriety comment and set your Notoriety total to 500 (in other words, 500 - however much Notoriety you have already spent). Villains who convert into player characters will receive 750 Notoriety to account for having run several player plots during their time as villains.

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[harlequinchimera]

Oki was listening from a favorite quiet location - a lonely radio that the chimera carried to a small room, overlooking Senshi's kitchen.

She was listening, eyes closed, a journal book and pencil on the space before her. For all of her considerable bulk, she was quite relaxed there, kneeling in the relative gloom.

She took notes in the language of her homeland, her penmanship experienced, and her long-nailed hands were as steady as a neurosurgeon's.

* Emperor Cladius Varschein II

Statements indicate a strong theosophical bent, strong state religion or at minimum tacit association with such.
Associated with divinity? Likely.
Goes out of way to associate Corsairs with violent criminal activity.
This indicates that violent acts against the Empire must be precise and focused - acts of terror will be met with propaganda, and will likely fuel sentiment against the Resistance.
It might be good tactics to build as much or more than we destroy.
Statement implies increasing military presence, likely increasing or replacing civilian law enforcement.
Watch for false-flag operation. Emperor and senior officials likely to cause major backlash if assailed or removed.
Suggested focus is on morale and on materiel.

She looked up from her brief notes and thought.

And smiled.

"This place gets more like Rome every day."