The court of the Shōgun
Ditorate sector
Ōato, Titianicia
Current Temp: 26° C (62° F)
The courtroom was certainly an impressive sight. Especially when you consider that five-hundred year old mirrors redirected sun and moon light from outside into the building at all times, it allowed a constantly illuminated room. All this light pointed to a single table surrounded by four elaborate thrones however every single one of those seats of power was put to shame by the massive throne in the centre, where twin black and red dragons formed the basis of the throne which was lavished in glorious gold and eternal jade. Yet this almighty throne was empty, a sign of what needs to happen. Yàosài, Ōato, Chéngshì and Kēng. The four Titianician realms, nations which have stood the test of time for over five thousand years yet now were mere shells of what they were. Representing Yàosài was none other than Máchiko Lāzīn, who had called this meeting, certainly had plans for Titianicia, mostly benevolent in nature. Samurai from all clans stood side by side however something unknown, something cold lay in the shadows.
Máchiko was certainly the least formally dressed for the occasion, wearing her standard crimson and black dress TSA uniform when in comparison to the incredibly traditionalist nature of the robes worn by her peers. She thought to herself well this be easy enough if everything goes to plan. Her eyes began to dilate and her pulse stabilised as she began in a chilling tone "I would like to thank you all for being her on such a urgent notice, Lāzīn's trial is still currently underway however he should be released soon. This brings up a chance of improve Titianicia in a way which could never be done, our clans have stopped progress in the name of tradition and keeping the old ways. Now half our people live in horrific conditions because we were fools.
Well now we have a glorious opportunity, one which we much seize if Titianicia is to survive in this world which will almost certainly unleash nuclear hell fire on us if we fail. Firstly the clans need to be completely destroyed and the position of Ditorate Administrator turned into a central position only one person can hold, you see-"
"What, this an outrage you selfish knave, this system has been-" interrupted Shōgun Kai, outraged at the proposals which blatantly stripped him of his powers.
"Been in place for five thousand years, well I'm afraid this is not exactly voluntary either" viciously cut in Máchiko, quickly forming the words to silence her opponent.
The Shōgun's anger faded as his opponent clearly had more to speak. He was still prepared to kill her, griping his Shoto he fiercely said "continue then."
Máchiko's eyes calmed down noticing the Shoto but still carried on anyways in her ever stoic logical tone "This programming would not only strengthen Titianicia, it will allow greater economic regulation and general more government efficiency furthering its ability to deal with issues. Plus this circle has become incredibly corrupt, a victim of our self interest is our former leader Lāzīn-"
"We didn't kill hi-,it well not officially anyway" interrupted Kai again, with untold lies spilling from his mouth, like a innocent small child, oblivious to his flaws. This Máchiko was nothing more than disappointed in her peer's ability to keep his mouth quiet on even when addressing the most sensitive of matters. He was a man child dressed in a king’s robe, something which Máchiko greatly despised, how could such a pathetic being enter existence even more gain the position of a Shōgun? She looked down on him, giving him the most crushing, cold stares anything could endure - silencing the idiot.
"As I was saying, the second part of my proposals is the 'radicalise' the state, removing any unnecessary human bureaucracy, allowing direct, almost instantaneous control over the population. Allowing automated drones in network based fashion to monitor the population enforcing the law, allowing logistical problems to be solved with ease. In order to prevent hackers or terrorists taking over the system, it is quantum encrypted and its automated nearly completely, the TSA would be the actual enforcers of the law, this will make it far easier to do their job" continued the cold Shōgun, with her increasing stoic tone. Now a cold smile crossed her formerly emotionless face, strangely loving the words she was about to say. She then began "My final proposal requires the goal of 'upgrading' the entire population by 2085, helping our people to be better in every way, this also allows a have mind to be established as well, united the state and the people permanently. We'll be semi independent however everyone else shall be unified for eternity, logically guiding the human race into perfection, while be the hive surviving for eternity, annihilating those who dare endanger us, consuming their nations in order to build a new one". Máchiko like most of the sensible part of the government planed for just about everything and developed ideas to set forward and she knew that either way, this would take several decades to pull this gigantic plan of yet she did not design it. It did.
Kai clearly had an annoyed expression, displaying a reactionary but ultimately reasonable look when Máchiko finished her small speak. It just read what in all that is righteous and holy did I just hear, which Máchiko held great distaste. She continued again "So as there must be a single administrat-"
"Your mad" murmured Kai under his breath, hoping the cold maiden did not notice his idiotic move.
However her eyes flashed towards the man and calmly asked "Pardon, Shōgun?"
Kai's voice has become noticeably more controlled and poetic as he spoke the words "This plan, it's mad, its nothing but utter insanity - the creation of H.P Lovecraft's most horrifying nightmares - it is the oblivion of the human soul, the annihilation of the human condition and replace it with the mind of an ant hive, you are annihilating everything that mankind has ever held dare - this is not hell, it is oblivion."
"It was not my plan actually, it was its."
Upon hearing those words Kai fell into shock, thinking that means I'm certainly gone then, if the monster himself engineered this I'm going to vani-. But them he looked around the hall, something he had noticed came out the shadows or more correctly somethings. 40 black TSA Shinobi came into sight, armed with Arsenal Deimos AR3 7.7mm Battle Rifles, bearing black masks and crimson armour, they were preparing to unleash hellfire. Máchiko smiled beforong finishing "remember the part were I said it was not exactly voluntary? Well guess what I wasn't kidding now in order to securing my position as Admin you've gotta go so for fair well, it was a great pain knowing you". The Shinobi prepared to fire their weapons, loading the rifles, aiming down the cold iron sights towards their helpless targets. Well I might as well end her as well though Kai as he drew his Shoto and jumped at the chessmaidien, ruled by rage. Quickly she drew her pistol, firing ever so precious rounds into the skull of the enraged Shōgun bearing dated weapons while the Samurai started to slice down their TSA counterparts, who let lead slugs rip away at the feeble flesh of those inside. Bullet after bullet hit those in caught in the massacre, Shōgun fell, guards of old temples and Máchiko stood proud, she'd won the day, but now what?