The Pangean Wars

Chapter 72, Carpynter

The third day of the trial began with a bang, literally. Members of the American Liberation Movement (ALM) took three shots at Napoleon as he was entering the courthouse, all missed but it locked Rheims down until the assassins were found and executed. Visibly shaken, Napoleon entered the day's trials with an edge in his attitude.

The first trial of the day was of Alan Carpynter, and here is the transcript:

Napoleon-Good-morning, members of the tribunal, and of the audience. Today we begin with a man who has the blood of innocents on his hands. Mr. Alan Carpynter oversaw the bribing of Gen. Baulsingaie into submission. During the running battles heading back to the Rebeux River, he has an estimated 14,000 deaths associated to his name. Have you anything to say in your own defense, Mr. Carpynter?

Carpynter-No.

Napoleon-Brilliantly worded! Has the tribunal reached a conclusion?

Brig. Gen. Cochet- Guilty by a vote of 9-2.

Napoleon- Excellent! Hanging tomorrow at dawn. Case closed.

And with that, the architect of the greatist military disaster in French History was sentenced to death. In all, 32 more were convicted, 7 exonerated, and 10 reports of suicide. After 2 days, 264 remain to stand trial. Of the 122 already tried, 85 had been executed, 16 had been found innocent, and 10 had committed suicide. Not bad for three days work!
 
Chapter 73, Patrick and DuValet

On the morning of December 13, 1756, Napoleon awoke with a start. It was still before dawn, but the dew had already gathered on the plants outside his window. His cell phone buzzed angrily next to him, and he picked it up with a sigh.

"What could you possibly need at this ungodly hour?" An excited voice replied,
"Sir, we have reports of an attack on the Prime Minister".
"Is that you, de Saue?"
"Yes it is, sir. Prime Minister Dichopet is unhurt, but there are no suspects as of yet."
"Does the ALM have anything to do with it?"
"I believe so, but I cannot be sure as of yet."
"Keep me posted"
"Certainly, Sir."

The phone line died and Napoleon rolled out of bed. He looked at himself in the miror. His white hair was fraying at the edges, and the wrinkles had already overtaken his face. Still, his piercing Blue eyes had, after 66 years, retained thier penetrating glare.

Napoleon dressed himself and walked with his extra security down to the courthouse to begin the early day. The first one the dockett was Henry Patrick. Without a doubt, he had ratted out Louis Brangeaux back in 1752. The trial itself was rather mundane, as was the trial of the traitor spy Phillip DuValet, and will not be transcribed here. Both were found guilty by a margin of 10-1 and 11-0 respectively.

Also that day, Napoleon's son, Jean-Paul joined his father in prosecuting those on trial. At 42, the war hardened prince had been heir-apparent since 1729, or 27 years. Still, he faithfully followed his father even when the most loyal of sons would be plotting their elder's demise by now.

With the combined team of father and son, 51 were tried that day. 40 were found guilty, and 11 acquitted, bringing the total to 125 guilty, 26 innocent, and 10 suicides. With 213 more to go, many wondered about the impending trials of Gens. Richardson, Bragg, Smith, and above all Ryan.
 
Chapter 74, Richardson and Bragg

Without a doubt, December 14, 1756 was the most electrifying day of the trial so far. Over 494 members of the ALM had been rounded up and executed. Polls show the French people approved of the actions by a 88 to 10 per-cent margin, with a margin of error at +/- 4%. The Prime Minister was currently in the hospital, suffering from severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Later that day, his resignation had come through and parliament was in daisarray over his sucessor.

Eventually, the liberal-minded philosopher Jacques Voltaire rose to power as the nation's 4th PM. His small Chevalier Party, even though they held a mere 23 seats, had been the compromise vote, and had subsequently won the election.

Back in Rheims, the trials resumed The political fervor of the afternoon brought in droves of people to view the trials. Gen. Bragg and Gen. Richardson were both tried for crimes against humanity, for their gassing of 19,000 people in Philadelphia shortly before the French arrived. Both were pronounced guilty by unanimity.

Open-shut cases went all day long, with a record one acquittal. That day, 49 had been found guilty, 1 innocent, and 13 suicides were reported. That brings the total to 174 guilty, 27 innocent, and 23 suicides, and only 150 more to go.
 
man, you have way too much time on your hands. but really a nice story thing. bit long though.:eek:
 
Chapter 75, Smith

December 15, 1756 began like any other. Except, that 253 million TV sets were tuned into the live proceedings from Rheims. Every day since the 10th, more and more TVs were being tuned in, with this day setting the third consecutive record for viewership.

Napoleon and Jean-Paul were joined that day by Jean-Paul's eldest son Daniele to help with the trials. Daniele was born in 1737, and at 19 was the younget person to pass the bar exams in the history of France.

That day, General Alan smith was tried for the raid on the small hamlet of Alexie in the beging of the war. Under his command, the town's 5,986 residents met their doom. The case was closed with a 11-0 guilty decision.

In all that day, 59 were found guilty, 12 were acquitted, and 7 suicides. This brings the total to 233 guilty, 39 innocent, and 30 suicides leaving 72 left to go to trial. With Ryan still left, France awaits his verdict...
 
Another masterful update! Keep on going...I bet Ryan commit's suicide before he gets tried at this rate...LOL! ;)
 
Chapter 76, Jacques Ryan

Before the dew had even finished settling on the grasses and meadows across France, millions of TV sets had already tuned in in anticipation of what was to come. At its peak, 353 million people would be tuned into the proceedings, an estimated 800,000,000 people watched, out of a total world population of 1.2 Billion.

Meanwhile, Napoleon was dressing in his room. He dantily put on his finest military uniform, adjusted his tricone hat, and walked out the door at exactly 8:00 AM. A mob of over 800,000 had shown up to glimpse Napoleon, in addition to the 50,000 seated inside.

With jaunty ease, Napoleon ascended the steps, turned to wave to the crowd, and entered the building. The first trial of the day was the man himself, Gen. Jacques Ryan, Commander of all US Military operations and traitor to the French people.

As soon as Ryan was brought in, the crowd jeered and threw things at him. Although throughly enjoying the spectacle, Napoleon raised a gloved hand and 50,000 people fell silent. He stood up and marched onto the middle of the floor, and, facing Ryan, read the list of charges.

"We, the people of France, and myself as their leader, accuse you of the many charges listed below:

Extermination of civilians in an active combat zone- 2 counts
Extermination of civilians not in an active combat zone- 7 counts
Carlessness in the destruction of the pieces of Historical importence- 1 count
Traitor against the people and crown of France- 1 count"

The room fell silent as Napoleon explained the charges in more detail.

The accusation is highlightd in exhibits A, B, and C, where we can still see the remains of people in the hamlets of Ashburg and Hurnsia with buillt holes in them from being used as body sheilds during combat." At this time, several skeletons were produced that were riddled with holes. "One may wonder, how do we know the Americans did it? Simple, the bodies have sword wounds where the Americans killed them. The French did not carry swords with them in 1753 when these battles took place, they only became popular afterwards."

As the skeletons were removed, Napoleon went on. "Extermination of Civilians not in an active combat zone. Back in early 1754, you gassed over 12,000 people on seven seperate occasions, due to 'Not cooperating with authorities' as it is stated in this record, Exhibit D." Napoleon held aloft the document in question then moved on.

"Carlessness in the destruction of pieces of historical importence. You might not remember, but back a while ago you led the mission to retake Les Tourte, and inscribed upon your father's tomb the words that are there today. Correct? Of course! Exhibits E-K are security camera stills which show you breaking and entering the tomb, and subscribing these remarks onto it."

"And, the last one. You served with distinction in the French army, did you not? Did I not pin a medal on your chest in 1748? Were you not grateful, that I spared your father?" By this time, the hue in Ryan's face had turned a dark red while he gritted his teeth.

"I see that you are angry, Ryan. Shouldn't I be the one to be trifled? A capable officer defecting to an enemy doomed to lose? Come now, you should have more sense than to have done that. You are a blight on the earth." As Napoleon uttered these last words, he sat down upon the bench.

Brig. Gen. Cochet asked Ryan, "Do you have anything to say in your defense?" In reply, Ryan said, "Nothing I would like to say to this miserable piece of garbage."

With that, France lurched into anger. The 50,000 strong crowd booed and hurled anything they could find that wasn't nailed down at him. Napoleon let it go on for a few minutes. The, as he had before, he raised his gloved hand and the entirety of france stopped and sat motionless. Never had any person ever achieved this highest pinnacle of power, where he controls the world with the raise or fall of a glove.

Napoleon asked the committee, "Your Verdict?"

Brig. Gen. Cochet answered, "Guilty."

Never in history had a cry of celebration erupted from the people of the earth once they heard that word. Paris went wild with riots with over 8,000 people injured in the celebrations alone.

The rest of the day's trials continued unhitched, bringing the day to a swift conclusion. The totals for the entire trial was 301 guilty, 43 innocent, and 30 suicides. A hard weeks work done very well.

(This is not the end, one more chapter to go!)
 
Awesome... did they have to riot? Reminded me of Edmonton in 2006 or Montreal the other day :( .

Keep up the good writing. You've managed to keep my interest this far, so that's worth one word: Bravo! :D
 
Awesome... did they have to riot? Reminded me of Edmonton in 2006 or Montreal the other day :( .

Keep up the good writing. You've managed to keep my interest this far, so that's worth one word: Bravo! :D

Thank you once again!

@ALL, EVEN YOU THE YET UNREGISTER LURKER- FINAL UPDATE TO BE UP EITHER TOMORROW OR MONDAY. REMEMBER TO VOT IN THE POLL!
 
Chapter 77, Fin

The trails were over, and peace returned to France. Prime Minister Voltaire was officially inaugurated by Napoleon on December 20, 1756, and life went on as usual. The years rolled by, the crops were harvested, the winters were harsh, the springs a God-send, and summers hot.

On the morning of August 21, 1766, however, Napoleon knew he was not well. At 76 years old he had ruled for 60 years, longer than anyone in the history of his country. But, he felt odd this morning. In the shower, he noticed a lump on the base of his neck.

He walked into the hospital and checked himself into the ward. After the preliminary diagnostic tests, it was confirmed. Napoleon XI 'The Great' Bonaparte was dying of cancer. It had started on his neck and slowly encompassed the brain. The only type of cancer yet uncurable to man was the type the king got.

Napoleon realised this, and his doctor confirmed it, telling him the worst that at most he had 2-4 weeks to live. After returning home, Napoleon asked his advisor De Saue, who was by now in his early 40s, and his son Jean-Paul, who was 54 years old, to come into his office.

He told them the news, and asked that the coronation gear be prepared, because tomorrow Jean-Paul would be King. With the air heavy with sadness, the preparations with alacrity. Meanwhile, at the new and improved metrodome in Paris, Napoleon began his speech to the 1.8 million packed inside and the 600,000,000 watching at home.

"My friends, we have gathered here today for a very special reason. I am dying of Brain cancer." With that, 1.8 million people gasped with horror. The country was silenced until Napoleon began again. "I will be gone within 2-4 weeks, and as such, Heir apparent Jean-Paul will be crowned King Jean-Paul XVI tomorrow at noon. We'll have camera so be sure to tune in."

"But, I cannot express the gratitude I have felt towards you, my people. For 60 years I have sat on this throne without fear of the mob, because of you I am still here. I thank all of you, and beg that I may be remembered not for the millions of lives I have stolen from the earth due to war, but be remembered as a kind and benevolent King to my flock. Thank you, and good-day."

As he exited the podium, the entire place and true, the whole country started to cry. They had been attached to this man called king, and very few were left who remembered Napoleon's father Constantine.

The next day, Napoleon laid the crown upon the head of his son in front of 1.1 Billion people and proclaimed him King. Napoleon retired to his official retreat in Dijon the next day, exiting Trefoneive for the last time.

King Napoleon XI 'The Great' Bonaparte died September 6, 1766 at age 76 of Brain cancer in Dijon Palace. The world mourned, a total of 400 million watched his funeral procession as it was taken across the country, and 1.1 Billion watched him be buried on September 15, 1766 in the Royal cemetary next to his wife, Elizabeth, his son Louis, and his father Constantine.

His final words were, "God bless you, my children of France, and never forget those who died to make this happen. God bless, God bless..."
 
So, folks, now that its over, what did ya think?


EDIT:
77 Chapters and '60 years' later:
RIP Pangean Wars, June 13, 2007-April 27, 2008.
It took 319 days to write, and it 'twas fun,
But I'll never be glad that you're done...
 
It's over? Aw... great work and a great conclusion!

I'll be sure to vote in the poll!
 
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