The Fornirian Times

The Fornirian Times

Issue #3
June 6, 2017/June, 6, 1 MDE
Era: Modern Democratic Era (Year 1)

Coup? King moves 30,000 troops to the capital


Troops have been seen en route to Catherine

Fornoire- In a move that has taken many by surprise and mystery, the King has ordered 30,000 troops in Northern Fornoire to march towards the capital.

The government "has no idea whatsoever on what is happening" but that it will express its views after evaluating the situation. Many Fornirians expressed confusion and/or outright fear upon seeing thousands of soldiers riding in their area in a route to Catherine.

The King has not commented directly. The Silver Palace issued the order, but with no reasons as to why.

Some politicians are enraged, thinking that this is a possible coup d'etat attempt by the King. Others doubt it, but there is a consensus: why?

Parliament has called an emergency session to debate the sudden and mysterious action. They will decide on if they should condemn the move or not.

Fearing the worst, Catherine residents are blocking many entrances to the city, setting up barricades. Even the local naval and land garrisons have been blocked, essentially making them hostages as protesters refuse to let anyone go in or out of the barracks and naval base.

Catherine's local police has refused to get involved, as many law enforcement agents are taking sick days in protest, leaving them with a shortage of officers, and because it will not involve itself in military matters. "We can barely enforce law and order in the city, and we refuse to get involved anyway" said a spokesperson. Crime has gone up a bit, but there is no skyrocketing crime rate as of the moment.

The port has also been left useless in a military manner, as a coalition of port workers and ship-owners refuse to let any military vessel dock in the capital. Catherine's airport workers have closed off the airports to the air force, and protesters have seized control of the local air base, taking several military personnel hostage.

Under Fornirian law, the King is the Commander-in-Chief, although he must consult the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense in any "offensive operations" the military will face. Since this is just a simple transfer of soldiers, the King does not need to consult the PM, but the Minister of Defense has the right to veto such acts. The Minister of Defense and his deputy are on vacation, and with the civilian blockade, it is unlikely they'll go to Catherine and formally issue a veto immediately.