[Malatose]

OOC: This is going to be a three day RP event..

The Kaiser's Palace
Welthauptstadt Germania/Berlin

Final victory had been declared in Europe. RUSSIAN and SlavoRussian influences had been obliterated. The Nordic Confederacy had prevailed against all odds, just like Scolar Visari had predicted when he assumed the title of Kaiser. However, the cost of the war was high. Thousands of German servicemen lay dead, with many more injured. Visari tried to clear his mind of the casualties, but it was a hard thing to do. However, in the end, the ends justified the means. Thanks to their brave sacrifice, Germany had achieved final victory, and the wrongs of the UFE invasion had been swiped away.

In order to celebrate this victory, Scolar Visari declared a three day long celebration. The state would salute the war dead and war heroes. On the last day, Germany would host a massive military parade in Berlin. This celebration would spare no expense.

Avenue of Victory

In preparations for the celebration, all traffic along the central three-mile long boulevard known as the Avenue of Victory was diverted into the underground highway running directly underneath the Avenue Parade route. On each side, thousands of German flags and banners were hung to signify Germany's final victory. This massive parade route would be the scene of the final victory parade, signifying Germany's final victory over Slavoism and RUSSIAN aggressionism.

Soldier's Hall


Preparations at the Soldier's Hall were also being prepared. Here, Scolar Visari will give his speech, thanking the thousands of German soldiers for their sacrifice and bravery doing the conflict.

[Mergerberger II]

Emperor Alexander I is in attendance after having led his own victory parade in Bern.

[Vince Sixx]

Kaiserin Sjønhet will attend this event.

[Kaiser Martens]

"We'll drop by as well." Say the Aesir.

[Sarah Tintagyl]

As incognito as she possibly could, Sarah had arrived with a small entourage of Lillian guards on a commercial flight to Berlin that had been re routed a few times, the last being at Constantinople to check on the White Cross command there and how things were going with the present reconstruction of Europe. To be honest, she really didn't want to be in Berlin, she and much of her entourage had not forgiven the Germans for the Gebiv War and though she had been placing it out of her mind, wanting to move on, it wasn't something that just led to bliss overnight. Visari would have to help her overcome this, friendship between Germany and the Hansa was the first step to achieving peace, at least in Sarah's mind. For now that the Germans were no longer an enemy, it was required for solace to take place.

After disembarking from the plane and exiting from the airport, the entourage was able to purchase a few rooms in on of the hotels near the center of Berlin, close to where the parade would be taken place. As they got settled, one of the Lillian guards approached the Lady Protector who was dazed, staring out the window into the city.

"Something wrong Your Ladyship?"

Sarah chuckled. "I never thought I'd see myself in Berlin....ever."

The guard shuffled nervously. "That is actually why I came to ask you a question Your Ladyship. Are we really here to celebrate the Nordic victory over Slavorussia. The Russians were and still are our friends."

"I came to talk with Visari. When I was in Niflheim, a 'friend' promised that this war would usher in an age of peace and I want to know if it will be held to light. As much as I hate to admit it, Europe is and always will be the powerhouse of the world and therefore they are to be respected. I would just like to see the same rights and freedoms we have in the Hansa be applied here in Germany and across Europe and that the people that fought the war will be the first to realize that the world wants peace, that it needs peace. Visari is human, he has a heart, men just find it important to hide it under their masculinity. Also I have personal reasons, I have a darkness in my heart that I was wiped clean for the whole country and only he can do this." She continued to stare out at the sun in the distance and the beautiful city below.

[Malatose]

"Mein Kaiser, the leader of Hansa has arrived."

Visari closed his book and replied in a somewhat excited tone.

"Very good."

He then stood up, adjusted his military uniform and put on his cap. Visari was more tired than usual, on this evening. Mostly because of the amount of paper work and administrative duties he had to complete, in relation to the recent victory in the East. He approached his adjutant and grinned slightly.

"Send a message to the Lady Protector. Tell her, I have made all necessary arrangements, and she is welcome to visit my Palace at anytime this evening. I hope to atleast speak to her before the start of tomorrow's ceremonies."

After dictating the message, he told his adjutant to fetch a little refreshments, mostly consisting of some Italian wine and other various snacks.

As this wasn't an official state visit, the typical ceremonial actions weren't taken. However, inside the The Grosser Platz, a small contingent of honour guards stood in salute, waiting for the arrival of the Lady Protector of Hansa.

[Sarah Tintagyl]

Malatose, on Apr 13 2009, 03:26 AM, said:

"Mein Kaiser, the leader of Hansa has arrived."

Visari closed his book and replied in a somewhat excited tone.

"Very good."

He then stood up, adjusted his military uniform and put on his cap. Visari was more tired than usual, on this evening. Mostly because of the amount of paper work and administrative duties he had to complete, in relation to the recent victory in the East. He approached his adjutant and grinned slightly.

"Send a message to the Lady Protector. Tell her, I have made all necessary arrangements, and she is welcome to visit my Palace at anytime this evening. I hope to atleast speak to her before the start of tomorrow's ceremonies."

After dictating the message, he told his adjutant to fetch a little refreshments, mostly consisting of some Italian wine and other various snacks.

As this wasn't an official state visit, the typical ceremonial actions weren't taken. However, inside the The Grosser Platz, a small contingent of honour guards stood in salute, waiting for the arrival of the Lady Protector of Hansa.

One of the Lillian Guards walked into Sarah's room with a solemn look on her face. "A German solider was just here. He has a message from the Kaiser. He is expecting you Milady."

She turned and smiled and took the paper from the guard's hand and read it. "Then lets be off."

The sun was almost out of the sky by the time that Sarah had arrived at the gates of the Grosser Platz. Her high heels clicked as she walked across the flat cobblestone of the floor and into the beautiful marble palace. As she passed through the gates a line of honor guards were lined up on both sides of the avenue. Walking up to the captain of the guards she bowed. "Your Excellency, I am the Lady Protector, Sarah Tintagyl of the Hansa. His Imperial Majesty has offered me an audience in the palace and I was hoping that you would be able to take me to him." She smiled and offered out a soft hand to the captain of the guard.

[spaero2011]

President Esparrago, while greatly concerned with maintaining the Federacion Iberiana's neutrality even after the end of the Eastern European conflict, sought the betterment of all European nations as part of his declared foreign policy. Picking up the telephone, he spoke with the switchboard operator: "Yes, connect me secure to our embassy in Berlin. Yes, thank you. I'll hold until you can get the ambassador. Felipe! It's been ages. Listen. I can't go to Berlin now, that would ruin our neutral stance. What I need you to do is approach Kaiser Visari and offer him a certain, limited amount of aid for recovery from the war. Yes, I know that's going to blow neutrality too. That's why I need you to make it absolutely clear that we are making the same offer to the Slavorussians as well. I'll be making a public announcement tomorrow, but for now pass the word on to the Kaiser. Yeah, say hi to the family for me. Don't do anything stupid out there, Felipe, and we'll have a good talk when you get back. Bye now."

[Malatose]

The young officer was stricken with nervousness when he was approached, by Sarah. He was used to Visari's imposing presence, but the sheer amount of beauty emanating from Sarah was enough to drive him over the edge.

"y..y..yes your majesty. He's right this way!"

The young guard took Sarah's hand and led through the massive halls of the palace. All around them were hundreds of murals, depicting everything from Germany's humble beginnings, to Visari's struggle against corruption. Indeed, it was an awe inspiring sight. After a long walk, they soon reached two massive doors. The doors were silver and covered in the German Triad emblem.

The young guard stopped, saluted and bowed before Sarah.

"He's right in there, your majesty."

Just as he said that, the two massive doors opened. Standing in the doorway was Scolar Visari, Kaiser of the German Reich. He walked towards Sarah with a smile on his face.

"Your majesty, it is a pleasure to see you again. I hope you enjoyed your journey?"

[Sarah Tintagyl]

Sarah bowed to Visari as she walked into the office. It was massive, imposing just as much as Visari's figure was. "Your Highness, it a pleasure to be here. I have always wanted to see Berlin." She chuckled slightly at the mention of 'Your Majesty'. "Also Kaiser Visari, I am no queen or empress, I am still under the laws of my people and people I can't be honored with such an esteemed title. 'Your Ladyship' is more than acceptable if we wish to be formal, but you can call me Sarah just as well. This is an informal meeting after all." She smiled. "But as to the journey itself, it was enjoyable. I've been to Europe so much in the past year I still feel like I live here and that plane right is starting to feel quicker and quicker."

As he accompanied her deeper into the office she turned to him. "I also want to congratulate you one your victory in Russia. I can't say that I approve of the invasion and would have much rather seen some type of peace created before blood needed to be shed, but I also understand that this has been a dream of your people for nearly an eternity. Which was one of the things that I wanted to talk to you about Your Highness. I talked to Martens in Niflheim before the war began and he told me that this war was eventually going to lead to an eternal peace. If I can ask, what are Germany's post-war goals and I was hoping if they would be acceptable if perhaps my country and yours can begin to piece together our torn relationships. Peace can only come when people that are no longer enemies become eternal friends."

She laid her hand on his arm. "I also what to apologize for my behavior in Brisbane. I let my emotions get the better of me and for that I am deeply sorry for."

[Kaiser Martens]

Martens enters the city leading his 5.LKM Wiking Heavy Panzer Division in a sort of mini-parade, bringing with him a Slavorussian Flag and Standard, riding on top of his tank, saluting the people with one hand, holding the trophies with the other one. He parks his division by the entrance, and steps down, leaving his people behind to take care of the tanks, and he enters just in time to hear Sarah's last sentence. His prescence of course is announced by his boots against the floor. He salutes briefly and nods respectfully.

"We finally did it."

[Malatose]

Visari walked infront of Sarah, as she spoke. He enjoyed hearing her voice. It was a huge change from what he was used to. For the last couple of months, all he had were the daily reports from his Military General Staff. Yes, he enjoyed behind around his military officers, but even Visari desired a change every so often. After taking in what she said, he turned around to respond.

"First, thank you for the congratulations. However, I cannot fully accept the honour. The full thanks goes to the brave German men and women who fought in this war. Without them, this victory couldn't have been achieved."

Visari shook his head, thinking of the thousands dead and wounded, as a result of the war.

"I, truly, appreciate their sacrifices made."

He turned around to face Sarah and smiled, preparing to answer her second question.

"Well, Sarah, post-war goals are simple. We aim to keep the peace in Europe, once and for all. Before, we constantly had SlavoRussia and her allies keeping the area unstable. The way they were conducting themselves finally led to the last war. With SlavoRussia gone and RUSSIAN incompacitated, Europe can finally have the peace it deserves."

Visari walked towards a massive window in his office, which gave him a full view of Berlin.

"All this, we will finally be able to enjoy in peace. Hopefully, this peace will be able to spread across the world. The first target? Our two nations. I do, believe, we can improve our relationship to levels not seen before. However the question is..how will we go about doing it?"

He turned around to look at Sarah and began to walk towards her.

"Also, stop worrying about that small slap in Brisbane. We all must act on our feelings sometimes. We are human after all."

Upon finishing his sentence, Visari turned around to see Martens standing.

"Comrade Martens, I see you have come to view the festivities."

This post has been edited by Malatose: 12 April 2009 - 11:54 PM

[Vince Sixx]

Danica entered the room with a tall, dark haired young man trailing behind her, both wearing dark red and gold. Behind them, Oppøre entered, just wearing his typical black. "Gentlemen, and Lady, it is nice to meet you all. I am Danica Sjønhet, the new leader of Norsvea. It seems the past ones have come and gone as one would change their socks." She smiled, "This one however seems to be a good candidate."

"Now," she said as she looked at everyone in the room, "Kaiser Visari, Kaiser Martens, I have heard of you two, but you, I have not heard of," she motioned to Sarah.

[iamthey]

*Several Hours Before*

Mathew Kaine, the Viceroy appointed to Imperial Alliance Sub Administrative Zone One (Romania) was essentially the voice of the nation in Europe. As such it would be his honor to attend the festivities in Berlin. Unfortunately for him recently not so unintended problems in the economy of his region had occupied him, as such he only had a few hours to spare before the other dignitaries were to be expected in Berlin. Himself being a former military officer in the Imperium, and an experienced pilot had chosen a more humble entrance than was likely used by his counterparts; but that didn't bother him. His honor guard of six highly trained individuals, also pilots and himself boarded seven individual M35 Vengeance fighters which had been awaiting them in the center of the parade ground outside of the New Zurich's Administrative building. The group activated the relatively small hummingbird like crafts diverting thrust to the downward ports located along the middle and the underside of the wings. The crafts lifted at once, and began hovering. After a brief check all seven rapidly increased the throttle causing the light crafts to shoot upward, upon reaching a suitable height they began to transfer thrust to the aft thrusters/afterburners. Rapidly they began to climb gaining more and more altitude until the crafts were sitting at the edge of space (86,000 feet). Having never done what he was about to do Kaine felt adrenaline cut through his abdomen, they were already at mach four. "Alright gentlemen on three." They counted down, and shut off their conventional engines; almost simultaneously they ignited included small rocket engines pushing them even faster. Rocketing upward the group left plumes of smoke in their wake. As they leveled off they decreased the accelerating boosters until they also were off, leaving only an internal power plant to run internals and climate control. The group was now in low orbit. Already aligned for their destination the group began to fire retrorockets, the jump into orbit while it had saved about an hour, had been unnecessary. Angling downward the group began to re-enter causing the adequately shielded undersides to heat up. Shooting downward Kaine felt utterly free. From this height he could see all of rapidly expanding Europe all the territory they had just gained. Then he felt a pang, he noticed azjerbijan the target of his own nation's air burst campaign and felt for all the innocents that had died in that one attack. Slowly the group began to pull up and came to a less steep angle directly inline with the Avenue of Victory clearly marked with a digital dot on the Vengance's HUD equipped Canopy. Reactivating their conventional engines and throttling back they regained control and slowed down to a cruising speed of mach 3.2. Once they were within visual sight of the city, the group dove once more. By this time though they had already slowed to sub sonic speeds. Pulling up at the last minute the group diverted full power to the downward engines as well as stabilizing ports in the wings bringing them to a dead halt. Hovering a hundred feet from the surface the group slowly descended until finally touching down. Soon after they shut down their engines and set the crafts to automatically power down after running post flight diagnostics.

The fully armed contingent made their way to where the other Dignitaries where to be meeting. Once they met up with the guard, the Viceroy dismissed his own armed group. Kain wearing the traditional military dress uniform of his nation a base black with gold Adornments entered the chamber where everyone had gathered. "I apologize for my tardiness. Though it appears I have only missed the introductions."

OOC: What the uniform might look like.

This post has been edited by iamthey: 13 April 2009 - 05:49 AM

[Francesco Pagano]

Thousands of protesters are staging an anti-German rally oin Baku, on the eve of the celebrations in Berlin. "The Nordic military occupies our land, our sea and our sky, this is our land, we will never let them control it" An estimated 25,000 people have formed a human chain around the Atermis' military base to demand the withdrawal from the country.

The human chain extended along the Airbase perimeter fence, which stretches 17km through central Azerbaijan. Many protesters wore red, symbolising a "red card" for the bases, while others donned yellow vests emblazoned with the words ''Nordic bases out''. The Azeri Government said the demonstration is legal as long as it remain peaceful. But the protest organisers said the celebration in Berlin was a crucial chance to bring the issue to Government's attention "Happiness? I can't wait for their depart, i hate the idea of being occupied by a nordic force, but i'm sure President Aliyev will never sell out his country to the germans" said a demonstrator.

This post has been edited by President Aliyev: 13 April 2009 - 05:54 AM

[Triyun]

General Secretary Yuri's high speed train entered into Berlin under heavy armed guard. The general secretaries paranoia was a well known thing, and rightly so. As he stepped off the train he signed his final orders to purge 5, 000 more of his political enemies from the parties apparatus, this time targeting the culinary committee as there appeared to be way too much flan served for desert. He didn't care for flan, and this clearly was an attempt to drive him insane. Thus 20 years forced labor for those 5, 000 insolent chefs.

Arriving in the city, a car awaited him from the Soviet Embassy. Entering into it, he gave the instructions, "Take me too see the Kaiser now." he said.

[Sarah Tintagyl]

Malatose, on Apr 13 2009, 05:58 AM, said:

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She smiled as she walked next to him taking in the full breath of the city below. "As I said before, the peace, if it is in fact eternal will outweigh any sacrifices anyone on this earth gave. We as a species cannot fully comprehend a society that does not exist in war and to hear those words out of your mouth Your Excellency, it is truly uplifting. Europe has been broiled in war since the beginning of time and its people could use the rest."

Sarah turned towards him and clasped her hands behind her as she rocked back and forth on her toes. "As to German and Hanseatic relations. I think it is a matter of time, however possibly I would like to see more interaction between our peoples. Perhaps not military contributions, but maybe in the economic, technological and cultural sectors. We live in a global world now and my people are primarily of European decent, I think there could be great strides to improve our economic industries and maybe even tourism." She chuckled silently. "We've had our differences in the past, but I think that if an age of peace is going to be upon us the Hansa and Germany should be the first two that should bury foul words. But truly, with economic agreements, cultural exchange and technological studies we can easily bring ourselves to the forefront of the world." She turned with a large grin. "As best of friends."

Kaiser Martens, on Apr 13 2009, 05:46 AM, said:

"We finally did it."

As Sarah had just finished speaking with Visari, the sounds of clicking boots immediately turned her head as she smiled to see who was staring back at them. "Excellency." She bowed her head slightly. "We seem to be running in to each other a great deal as of late and so optimistic, it is becoming of you, you should always keep such a mood about you."

VinceSixx, on Apr 13 2009, 07:25 AM, said:

Danica entered the room with a tall, dark haired young man trailing behind her, both wearing dark red and gold. Behind them, Oppøre entered, just wearing his typical black. "Gentlemen, and Lady, it is nice to meet you all. I am Danica Sjønhet, the new leader of Norsvea. It seems the past ones have come and gone as one would change their socks." She smiled, "This one however seems to be a good candidate."

"Now," she said as she looked at everyone in the room, "Kaiser Visari, Kaiser Martens, I have heard of you two, but you, I have not heard of," she motioned to Sarah.

And before Martens was even able to respond another contingent walked into the room, this one from Norsvea with a woman at the front of the entourage. Sarah had only seen Sjønhet on newsreels back in Brisbane and it was truly incredible to have a other woman of power in her presence. Leaving Visari's side she walked up to the Kaiserin. "Sarah Tintagyl, Your Highness, I am the Lady Protector of the Hanseatic Commonwealth in the Pacific. It is a pleasure to meet you at last."

[Vince Sixx]

Sarah Tintagyl, on Apr 13 2009, 01:11 PM, said:

And before Martens was even able to respond another contingent walked into the room, this one from Norsvea with a woman at the front of the entourage. Sarah had only seen Sjønhet on newsreels back in Brisbane and it was truly incredible to have a other woman of power in her presence. Leaving Visari's side she walked up to the Kaiserin. "Sarah Tintagyl, Your Highness, I am the Lady Protector of the Hanseatic Commonwealth in the Pacific. It is a pleasure to meet you at last."

Danica's eyes lit up when she mentioned her name was Tintagyl. "So you're the leader of the Hansa! I've heard a lot about you. It is an honor, truly," she said with a head bow. This was the woman that was setting the example for so many young girls across the world, and especially in Norsvea. She would have to contact her for a treaties and diplomatic meetings.

[Sarah Tintagyl]

VinceSixx, on Apr 13 2009, 08:42 PM, said:

Danica's eyes lit up when she mentioned her name was Tintagyl. "So you're the leader of the Hansa! I've heard a lot about you. It is an honor, truly," she said with a head bow. This was the woman that was setting the example for so many young girls across the world, and especially in Norsvea. She would have to contact her for a treaties and diplomatic meetings.

Sarah took Danica's hands in hers and smiled. "The honor is mine Your Highness, Norsvea has always held a special place in the hearts of all Hanseatics and mine personally. I assure you if I still lived in Europe we would already be the best of friends, so instead we should just start now instead. Though I hope that everything you've heard about me was in good standing I'd hate to destroy a reputation that I think is still pretty solid around the world. Perhaps in the future I will have to come to visit your country, or you, mine. I also want to congratulate Norsvea's victory in the previous war." She looked down at the floor and said silently. "I am hoping that you can be the voice of peace and reason in Europe from this point. People said that I used to be, you and I can work together Your Highness to perhaps achieve something that has never been achieved on Earth. No more suffering and no more blood."

[Malatose]

Visari turned around to see the combined presence of all the Nordic Confederacy leadership.

"Ah yes, welcome to my palace, comrades."

He turned around, walking to his desk where a large bottle of Russian Vodka stood.

"Would anyone like a drink? I had this imported straight from the motherland, yesterday."

He slowly began to pour a glass for everyone present. Upon finishing, he picked up two glasses, one for himself and one for Sarah.

"I do agree, we should forward our friendship. Perhaps, we should sign a Treaty of Amity? It'd be a great first step for us, especially after all that has occured."

He extended one hand with a glass in his hand.

"Also, would you like a drink?"