Dengfeng Intervention

It's June 1906. The story will be mostly told through news excerpts.

Breaking: Primier Shén Lóng Sè of Dengfeng has passed away this evening. He was rushed to an off grounds hospital at 12:30 this afternoon, and was pronounced dead four hours later. An official statement by the Imperial Court states that Shén Lóng Sè died of internal bleeding associated with a brain hemorrhage. Confidential informants report he died of a cut to the wrist trying to cook himself lunch. Primier Sè was a known hemophiliac. The Imperial Grand Secretariat (ruling council) is now tasked with finding a replacement for a man seen as the straw holding the nation together. While the Emperor technically appoints the Premier, a secret election among the Secretariat will present him with his choice. These elections traditionally take several months, as candidates from across the empire are summoned and vetted. In the mean time, a day of national mourning has been called. Military units across the country have been placed on Alert, as civil unrest is expected. Time will tell what becomes of the empire Shén Lóng Sè leaves behind.

Report by the Aquiline Times

Update: Bread Riots have broken out in the Cli Hai valley of Shandong Province, Dengfeng. The area having suffered a serious drought and famine last year, is still largely dependent on imported Celtic food stuffs to stave off starvation. Mobilization of troops in the area, in response to the premiers death, caused a panic that the Army would be confiscating the imported food. Several distribution points were raided, with a half dozen Celtic aid workers wounded. Major Jacques Delcroix, a reserve officer placed in charge of the program reiterated that the supply runs would continue until the harvest refilled the provinces grain supplies. The late Premier Shén Lóng Sè was critical in maintaining political access for aid organizations assisting in the crisis. Time will tell if these agreements continue in his absence.

Report by La Búsqueda (Octavia before unification with Tiberi)

Unrest has gripped the City of Da Rong An An, Dengfeng, following the killing of a monk by an Imperial Palace guard. The man was shot last night, leading a peaceful Republican protest towards the gate of the Forbidden City. The killing has brought into question the Astyrian dynasty’s commitment to the dong people. Much of the police force has defected to the rioters, as there have previously been conflicts between the cities civil service and the military. A general strike has also developed, with the cities industry coming to a stand still. Neither the Grand Secretariat nor the Emperor have yet to the address the public, which has further inflamed tensions. Fear of a broader military crack down has settled onto the diplomatic Corps of the city. Report by the Dongwei Post (Astyria-Denishu)

It is now July 1906

Breaking: A mob of protesters has stormed the gates of the Imperial palace in @Dengfeng. No reports have emerged form that section of the city; however consulates from the diplomatic district report gunfire and smoke emanating from that area. There is no knowledge currently of how the mob gained access to the palace. The current death toll is unknown. Report by The Dongwei Post (Astyria-Denishu)(edited)

Update: Capital guard units have met barricades on their way to attempt a relief of the imperial palace. The mob now appears to be an organized rebellion, with many of them using police and reserve military equipment. The brigade of troops was repulsed, and is now awaiting reinforcements. The army of Son Ling in Raishi province has begun marching south to assist. Reports from the diplomatic district indicate that local police have set up barricades around the area, and that the mobs are staying away. More information will be given as the story develops

Report by the Dongwei Post (Astyria-Denishu)

[NAVAL BATTLE OF DA RONG BAY PENDING]

**Battles of**

Four battleships, Red December, Starchild, Midnightstorm, and Thunderstorm set out in the middle of the night and take up station at various strategic points in order

Breaking: Order has been restored in the Dengfeng Capital of Da Rong (An An province), after armies of an international coalition, and those of Governor-General Son Ling came to relief the city. In the weeks following the uprising, a dramatic siege took place at the International Ligation and Imperial Palace. Coalition armies based out of Lyria conducted an opposed landing at the Port of Da Rong, a daring rescue of the Emperor, and of the foreign diplomatic corps trapped at the Ligation. Rebel still held the city; until Son Ling, Hero of the Lam So rebellion, lead his army down from the north. In the proceeding battle, much of the old city was destroyed, but by shelling and fire. Much of the civilian population was killed. In the aftermath, the Emperor was returned to his palace; after which he named Son Ling Premier, and Protector of the Realm. A delegation of authority to the other military leaders has occurred, with the whole of the nation being place under marshal law. Son Ling now faces the challenge of putting back together a country ravaged by rebellion.

Report by the Dengfeng Charter II