Legionican Main Thread (ROTCW/MT)

[Legionica]

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The room is still, but a feint sound fills it every couple of seconds. Beep..... Beep. A pale man, in his 60's, lay in bed, with a machine hooked to his body. A clip-board lay on the end of his bed, over his toes. The name on it said, "Chairman Lucius Aurelius Cordus". He had fallen ill with cancer, and had been bedridden for a year now. The Board of Directors more or less ran the country of Legionica, but a it wouldn't be for long. A handsome man sat in a wheelchair, his hair cropped nicely to one side. He wore a name-card, which indicated his name was "Ambassador Cicero Sanguine". He was rumored to be the successor of the great Chairman, and to rule the country after his death. But the room was quiet, and all that moved was Lucius' hand, holding a pen. It wrote on a piece of paper, his Last Will and Testament.

The Last Will and Testament of Lucius Aurelius Cordus, Chairman of Legionica

As I lie here, ready for deaths embrace to clutch my mind and breath from my body, I write this statement. My title is to go to the Ambassador Sanguine, as he has shown to be a great leader, and an effective politician. A bottle of wine goes to him, as well. I send my custom revolver, Maria, to Nicolas la Vellas, as he has proven to be a worthy leader, and a positively wonderous confidant and friend. I give my estate to to the nation of Legionica. This is all I own, and all I have deserved in my life. Long live Legionica.

Signed,
Lucius Aurelius Cordus

So there it was. The Chairman died soon after, and it was all over international news. The gun had been sent to la Vellas, and the estate had been overrun with mourners for the kind man's gift. But Cicero sat in that room, planning. He planned for a long, long time before he exited that room. And he did so with a foolish grin.

[Xai Sun Nam]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Xai Sun Nam

To the desk of the Legionician Foreign Affairs Minister,

The Democratic Coalition of Xai Sun Nam wishes to express its deepest condolences for the recent demise of the great and generous Chairman Lucius Aurelius Cordus. For without his support our humble nation might have never pushed back the tide of imperialism and rampant corruption that stood poised to destroy us. Though our current national policy move towards social moderation we still consider ourselves fellow guardians against the eternal dangers of capitalism. In addition our dear leader President Sinn Napier wishes to inquire upon the date of the state funeral, and if he (along with a minor envoy) be allowed to be a part of the service.

Once again Xai Sun Nam would like to reiterate that we stand willing and able to support your great country in all its endeavors. Let our compact for mutual defense and prosperity continue till the very end of time.

With deepest Regards,
Deng Nguyen, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

[Legionica]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Legionica

To the desk of Deng Nguyen, Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Legionica is experiencing a time of great need, Comrade Nguyen. A need of great leaders. We can fill those needs, sir, and I intend to do it. You are welcome to come to the funeral at his estate, in Western Legionica. He did tell me before that Xai Sun Nam was a great nation, and I believed him. I was there, in fact, when I was shot, along with a leader of yours. I hold it in my greatest interest to keep your faith in Legionica, and I, held to the highest standard.

I inform you that we are glad to hear from your ministries once again, as always. And always remember, the wings of the great Legionican eagle envelop your People. Keep them safe.

Sincerely,
Chairman Cicero Sanguine,
Chairman of Legionica

[Cresilia]

Official Communique
From the desk of the President of the Republic
The Republic of Cresilia

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To: Whomever it may concern

The Republic of Cresilia wishes to offer its heartfelt sorrow for the Legionican people. Although our nations may not have seen eye to eye on all issues, however we grieve for the death of a man that has so shaped the world we live in. Today is indeed a sad day for Legionica.

We remain hopeful that in the coming days a weeks, a smooth transition to power may come about, and that Cresilian-Legionican bilateral relations may benefit from this new era.

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Sincerely,

Johnathan J. Hunter
President of the Republic
The Republic of Cresilia

[Ruridova]

The Residence of Nicolas la Vellas
Fuerant, Ruridova
To: The Family of Lucius Cordus

I deeply grieve for the loss of Chairman Cordus; he and I remained good friends even after I was elected out of office. I wish you many condolences and thank you deeply for the frienship, and the final gift he gave me. I hope that you may live happily knowing he lives on in you.
Sincerely,
Nicolas la Vellas

[Legionica]

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Official Communique
From the desk of the President of the Republic
The Republic of Cresilia

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To: Whomever it may concern

The Republic of Cresilia wishes to offer its heartfelt sorrow for the Legionican people. Although our nations may not have seen eye to eye on all issues, however we grieve for the death of a man that has so shaped the world we live in. Today is indeed a sad day for Legionica.

We remain hopeful that in the coming days a weeks, a smooth transition to power may come about, and that Cresilian-Legionican bilateral relations may benefit from this new era.

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Sincerely,

Johnathan J. Hunter
President of the Republic
The Republic of Cresilia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Legionica

To the desk of Johnathan J. Hunter, President of the Republic

I acknowledge that Cresilia and Legionica haven't a truly good relation in the past, but I have stepped up to the plat of running a nation now. I've visited Cresilia on occasion, and it is a pretty place, though my political bias tells me it is corrupt. Though that may possibly be now the case, I still inform you that I wish that our countries may live side-by-side in the future.

Sincerely,
Chairman Cicero Sanguine,
Chairman of Legionica

[Ruridova]

The Office of Prime Minister Nathaniel Brixton
Cydysa, Ruridova
To: Chairman Cicero
Romanius, Legionica

I grieve, like all good people, for the loss of Chairman Cordus. He was truly an amazing leader: one who promoted peace and friendship no matter what. I wish his family condolences and hope that, despite our past adversities, Ruridova and Legionica may be friends as they were under la Vellas and Cordus.
Sincerely,
Prime Minister Nathaniel Brixton

[Legionica]

The Office of Chairman Cicero Sanguine
Romanius, Legionica
To: PM Nathanial Brixton
Cydsa, Ruridova

I assure you, Prime Minister, that I will do my best, as did my predecessor,, to hold and keep the peace of the international community. I admire your la Vellas for what he did, and it is fitting to see my friend, and mentor be seen in the light that he is now. A new age has dawned upon us, friend. The sun is rising, and we are the ones facing it from the hill. Be ready for the light, because I sure am.

Sincerely,
Chairman Cicero Sanguine

[Bayern-Cechy]

The Office of President Ladislav Aachen-Beibar
Munchen, Bayern-Cechy
To:Cicero Sanguine, Chairman of Legionica

I deeply grieve for Lucius Cordus. He led your nation well, and desperatley tried to do what he thought was best for the world. While I am not teribly trusting of communists after the Vojhtec regime, I have to admit that Cordus was an amazing man, and I hope you will fill his shoes well.
President Aachen-Beibar

[Armedland]

Office of Foreign Affairs
Armedland

We have the deepest condolences about your leaders death. We hope this will not damage your nation in any way.

[Djevka]

30,000 feet in the sky, in the Djevkan presidential Tupolev Tu-154, Fransnik Bordenko, the proud leader of Djevka for the past two years, was found by one of his officials, reclining, listening to his Walkman CD player. The aide walked up the aisle from the front and solemnly approached Bordenko, tapping him on the shoulder. Frasnik looked up, removing his headphones.

"Yes?" he asked.

"I've received news from Romanius, sir," began the nearly choked-up official. "Chairman Cordus has died." Bordenko's heart sank solemnly upon hearing the news. Instead of wishing the Chairman an improvement of health as planned, he would now be recollecting the fondest of memories with a dear friend and powerful ally.

[Salvarity]

From : Zackary Almin (International Representative of Salvarity)
To: The People of Legionicca.
The United Socialist States of Salvarity would like to offer condolences for your laws and hope your nation recovers from the tragedy of your chairman's death.

[Legionica]

Office of Foreign Affairs
Armedland

We have the deepest condolences about your leaders death. We hope this will not damage your nation in any way.

From : Zackary Almin (International Representative of Salvarity)
To: The People of Legionicca.
The United Socialist States of Salvarity would like to offer condolences for your laws and hope your nation recovers from the tragedy of your chairman's death.

The Office of President Ladislav Aachen-Beibar
Munchen, Bayern-Cechy
To:Cicero Sanguine, Chairman of Legionica

I deeply grieve for Lucius Cordus. He led your nation well, and desperatley tried to do what he thought was best for the world. While I am not teribly trusting of communists after the Vojhtec regime, I have to admit that Cordus was an amazing man, and I hope you will fill his shoes well.
President Aachen-Beibar

To: The Governments of All Nations Being Responded To
From: Chairman Cicero Sanguine
Romanius, Legionica

I thank you all for your condolences, as my predecessor was a great man. He lead my country well, but it is my turn to step up to the chopping block. I assure you all, I will do my best to protect the Legionican people and her allies, as well as humanity as a whole. This world is darkening, but a new age is dawning upon us. We are the leaders of that dawn. Will you watch the sun rise, or turn your back on the light?

Sincerely,
Chairman Cicero Sanguine
Empire of Legionica

[Altruistic Paladins]

Montag had been playing a recently released game made by a cooperative in the USAP. It was an alternate history turn-based strategy game, and so far, the United States of America and the Persian Federal Republic were sweeping through the English Reich, trying to help the Celtic Union. It was fun for them, but they had to stop at this point, as it was getting late, and when Montag checked his e-mails, he had found the message about the death of the Chairman, and thus composed an email which would be sent along the Internet, which luckily was successful in Legionica, allowing the easy spread of information between the two nations. Montag proceeded to compose a message.


To: Chairman Cicero Sanguine
From: President and Commander-in-Chief Montag Wolf
Subject: RE: Death of Lucius Aurelius Cordus

Chairman Sanguine,

I have heard of the loss of the Legionican people, and I shall say that you have the condolences of the United States of Altruistic Paladins. You can consider us sorry for your loss, and hope democracy will still flourish under your rule. May Legionica be strong, and may our relations remain strong.

Democratically,
President and Commander-in-Chief Montag Wolf

[Lolzieristan]

President Beslavaky was saddened to hear that Cordus had passed; though they were rivals, he still respected the man for all he was. He immediately began tapping out a response.

To our comrades in Legionica,

It is not often that I would write a letter to you in friendly terms. However, I must join the world in expressing my sorrow for the loss of such a wise and competent ruler. The death of Lucius Cordus will be felt in every heart from here to Acerbic, I assure you. Though we have been on opposite sides for such a long time, I must express my desire to make amends for our differences; after all, we are all human.

Sincerely,
President Nikolai Beslavaky
Federal Republic of Lolzieristan

He hoped that his successor would be able to share his sympathies. After all, he had served two terms already, and it was unlikely he would win another so soon. He was beginning to show his age, though he was only 49. His hair was turning grey, and his eyes looked tired. Perhaps I just need a little time somewhere on a ranch.

[Mosulistan]

President Aadil Hossayin instantly noticed the name on the top of his English-language post-breakfast briefing. He, too, became somber when he read that Lucius was dead; though he officially denounced the Ba'athist Party and his brother, Mohammed, he knew that without Legionica's help, his country would never be as wonderful as it was today. He sent his condolences as fast as he could dictate to one of his aides, who was using one of the fancy new computers his administration had bought from Deshia.

To our brothers in Legionica,

I am deeply sorry to hear that the great Lucius Aurelius Cordus has passed away. His help to our country will be remembered forever, even if our government was leading us into the dark. Let it be known that I am commissioning a marble sculpture of Lucius to be added to Dharat Square posthaste.

Sincerely,
President Aadil Hossayin
Free Republic of Mosulistan

[Legionica]

Romanius, Legionica

People in togas rushed about the streets, enveloping the Senate House in a crowd of people. Today was the day of the great election, to prove either Cicero Sanguine's guilt, or to prove him a clean slate in the eye of the Legionican people. The ballots were set down, and the entire day was packed with a growing vote count.

Within the three days that the voting raged, the polls saw many a voter, dressed in their finest togas, pour into the small booth to choose their favored candidate, the fight between Boris Thoronir and Cicero Sanguine. Supporters of either group tendedto stick to one side of the street, avoiding those who openly displayed a support of the other. No fights broke out, due to the immense security in Romanius.

The high-profile limo of Yuri Tokarev made it's way through the parting crowd of Legionicans, with help from some crowd control, and stopped at the Senate House. Tokarev, being eldest Senator, and living during Cordus' time as Chairman, was selected to do the vote count. The silence as he counted the votes within the House was an uneasy one, with not a soul speaking, and every man, woman, and child surrounding sweating a cold sweat in anticipation. When Tokarev emerged from the House, and approached the pedestal to speak, he smiled. "My fellow countrymen, I present to you the figures and facts of the voting process which has occurred in these past three days. I know that every one of you is worrying, and your hearts beating, but the anticipation comes to an end here. The final vote count is; Boris Thoronir: 197,235,152 votes. Cicero Sanguine: 202,764,848 votes. Cicero Sanguine is to continue his job as Chairman of Legionica!"