The Time of Judgement [Goldlight Order vs Prospera]

[Spiffspoff]

It was time for another conference.

Something both dreaded, yet needed.
This one would be brief, in comparison to the lengthy spiel the last time the Minister of Technology, and Innovation took the stage.
Would it clear the doubt that hovered in the air? Would it save the city from wanton destruction? Would she call to arms against the invaders?

"...I stand before you in this moment, with much to say, yet none of the words to speak it with. I had hoped, with my interventions, that we could see this ordeal finished swiftly.

But I was mistaken about the guile, and deception that had truly taken hold in this city. The trickery, and subterfuge, privy not even to I. Of that, you have my most sincere apologies.
Lucky Luciano, and Katrina Astalet are relieved of their ministerial duties effective immediately, on grounds of high-treason, conspiring with the Fel, and active witchcraft.
They are exiled, without chance of appeal. All property is to be ceased by the state, and subject to further investigation.

If arrested, for their active deception, and endangerment of the city, their verdict is this: Summary execution by firing squad.

...Is what I would have liked to say, but alas, such a choice is no longer mine to make.

Effective immediately, the Ministry is disbanded.
Administrative charge is, under accord with Martyr's Vigil, granted to the Aphrosi state.

To those of you who stood by loyally all this time, thank you.
To those of you who would lay down their lives despite all that has happened, for the home which you care for, thank you.
But our best isn't always enough, unfortunately. And this was the outcome of all the trials, and tribulations.
The only way to spare what was left. I will not have you burn for the mistakes of others.

So, please, do not resist this change.

To those of you that fear the wrath of the on-going war between the Aphrosi state, and the Citadel, know that you will not fight.
No citizen of Prospera shall be drafted to fight. Prospera shall not be a front for that war.
Despite new management, peace, and non-aggression remains the core values of Prospera.

What is to come, I do not know. It is no longer within my duties to know.
Please forward any questions you have to the Oracle of Aphros."

And with that, the overwhelming number of drones that floated in the air around the plaza slowly dwindled.
Explosive runes cast upon the populace was dispelled.
And the former Minister locked within her workshop.


OBJECTIVE:
Annexed by Aphros

DATE:
Right now