Panda, I had a little something planned for you, just in case France fell. I've slowly been building up a large French expatriate community in Persia, and, well...just read below.
From: Persia
To: All Frenchmen, anywhere
The Empire, and the Provisional Government led by the great Marshal MacMahon, now deceased, has been destroyed, by a cowardly alliance of traitors who sold the soul of France to the Federated Kingdoms, in return for military aid. Many Frenchmen across the world have been outraged by this. Across four continents, there were men willing to stand against the orange tide.
They called themselves Nationalists, or Provisionals, or perhaps simply freedom fighters. Under many generals, with many goals, they tried to keep France alive. They fought in America, in Mexico, in Mozambique, in Marseilles. And so many of them, far too many, perished in Paris, along with their great leader himself.
The nation of France has been destroyed. The disgusting abomination that controls the former nation of France, that abhorrent Republic of saboteurs and spies, sits on the empty throne of the Emperor. And thousands of Frenchmen surely shed a tear as their great empire collapses into dust.
But while the nation of France, and the very symbol of it's greatness, Paris itself, has been razed to the ground...the idea of France still survives. It is an idea that transcends borders, one of Liberty, Fraternity, and Justice. It is one that can still exist, even when usurpers place the crown on their heads.
That is why we announce the establishment of a Free French goverment in Teheran, to be led by First Consul Emile Grebert, an esteemed physician, statesman, and diplomat. Unlike the Republicans, he supports a true democracy, one that is supported by free elections, but enjoys the love and of the people, as well. A government that is brought to power in peace, and not stained by blood and betrayal.
In addition, we announce the formation of the French Foreign Legion, an army of soldiers, be they of the Empire, the CDN, or the Provisional Government, or merely men who care for their nation. We hope that they will flock to Persia to support the true France that lies in chains, and assure them that this Legion will not be an organ of the Persian government. The Legion will be bidden only to the Free French Government.
So in closing, we say this: Those that wish to see France reunified, with all the glories of the Empire restored, but with freedom and democracy, true freedom instituted by Frenchmen and not Federates, as well. Arise, people of France. For you must now fight for your freedom against the Britons, as you did over four hundred years ago.
Sincerely,
Shah Ardashir, and the Islamic Council