Assassination of Viiloras

On the 7th of June, 2539, grand chancellor Bleon Tradeceom Viiloras was **assassinated during the EGR anniversary parades in Vancouver by the Black Ring.** The assassination lead to the rise of the next grand chancellor, Inpeos.

## Context

Inheriting the current crisis at hand, Viiloras would need to quickly act or else see the EGR collapse. He would call for economic advisers from all over the Republic, but he didn't listen to a single one, due to him believing that "none of them would fix the situation fast enough". This caused great anger amongst the all ready angry Council. Rumours began spreading around local circles that Viiloras was really a puppet of Leiinnas, which was not true.

The economy, only getting worse and worse, would lead to more animosity between Viiloras and the Ecological Government. With little to no support from the Council, Viiloras decided once again to try to find a solution to the Detruo. Alone, one night, Viiloras decided that the solution would be to sell large amounts of government land to companies, for large sums of money. This however angered the Konsers greatly, who made multiple impeachment calls. Viiloras, however, would use his Crisis Powers to veto these and temporarily shut down the Grand Council: Soldiers denying Konsils to enter the Capitol Palace. Viiloras took this moment to quickly seize power, ordering soldiers to surround Vancouver and the surrounding cities. He created a 7,000 strong "Iron Ring" around Vancouver. When the Grand Council was suppose to gather again, the Konsils were still denied access. It was clear, the Grand Council was over. The Black Ring Society would once again reunite in their new second congress. Since Viiloras would play dirty, there's only one way in order to seize back power and fix this whole crisis - They planned for his assassination.

## Assassination

### Planning

After many weeks of planning and preparation, the Black Ring would finally complete their plan : dubbed Operation Gamma. Involved with the plan were numerous Konsils, many high ranking government officials, some North American Regites and most importantly, Inpeos. Oiios, who'd been secretly gathering support in the military, would join the plot soon after its inception. Word began to spread, a massive conspiracy by many high-ranking and influential figures, all wanting Viiloras dead. If Gamma was discovered, Viiloras would see fit that all conspirators are shot and replaced by loyal men. It was imperative for Gamma to remain a secret, anyone who even came close to spreading the word was murdered. Popular Konser, Beiinnar had been murdered by the Black Ring, due to the Sestakom about to bust him and the entire plot. The Sestakom knew that this wasn't a supposedly suicide, but an assassination. Sestakom detective, Geiiran, would be particularly interested in the case.

Geiiran would spend countless hours researching and tracking down evidence. Using his connections and influence, he gathered more and more evidence, all suggesting to a larger game at hand. Intrigued, Geiiran would take his case to the Supreme Commander of the Sestakom, Haiiran. This allowed Geiiran to gain added funding and support. Geiiran would look further, with greater detail and knowledge than before. It was only a month after Beiinnar's death, that Geiiran discovered that this done by a secret society. He would soon discover that this secret organisation was planning the impossible: the assassination of the Grand Chancellor. Geiiran needed to quickly report this news, but before he could leave his office, Black Ring hitmen busted in. They captured Geiiran, set his documents and equipment on fire, and threw the detective into the flame. The EGR government was none the wiser. Now the Black Ring could operate without fear.

After another year of economic downturn, rising totalitarianism and the suspension of democracy, the Black Ring was ready to finally enact Gamma. They chose the 7th of June to be the day Viiloras dies. That day was to be a day of pride and joy, being the anniversary of the declaration of the EGR. A large military parade was to be held in Vancouver. Inpeos would be standing near Viiloras, along with Oiios in the background. Field Marshal Larks, commander of the Arma and Conspirator, would be standing next to Viiloras. The plan was at the end of the celebration, everyone on the higher viewing deck, except Viiloras, would exit and enter the lower deck. A tank will stop in front of the podium Viiloras is on, supposedly as a tribute to the Grand Chancellor. It will then quickly turn its barrel and fire on Viiloras. The army will then destroy the tank (the tank will be automatically controlled and no life lost), and Inpeos will quickly declare himself successor. Following this, it was planned for a quick but bloody purge of the Arma and Sestakom, to refute any counter-coups.

### June 7th

When the day finally came, everything was going perfectly as planned. The first problem came when it came for the leadership to exit the high podium. Viiloras was adamant on them staying with him and celebrating him. Once pressed, Viiloras ordered guards to force them staying. Loyal guardsmen would enter and secure the exits, forcing the leadership to stay with Viiloras. The Black Ring was now panicking, because now if they didn't leave, the would be forced on firing the tank on themselves. This was just unacceptable, so many of them secretly gave up on the plot. Inpeos, who tried to remain calm, was getting angry due to Oiios' fears. Oiios secretly ranted to Inpeos, blaming him for not persuading Viiloras. Oiios said if they couldn't leave the higher deck and kill Viiloras now, he'll betray the Black Ring and report them all to Viiloras. Inpeos secretly cracked, but he couldn't do anything because the parade was still going on, being broadcasted on both television and digital. All the public saw was Oiios constantly moving his head towards Inpeos and talking, all the while Inpeos look heavily frustrated and twitching.

At last, the decisional moment came. When the tanks and soldiers paused in front of the High podium's view, Viiloras and the leadership clapped. Inpeos took this moment to stand up, walking towards a guard. Viiloras noticed this, passing his head and then quickly turning back. The guard, not knowing if this was a confirmation or not, stayed still. When the clapping stopped, Inpeos said to Viiloras in a stern voice, "your glory, may I go..." Viiloras slowly turned his head, expressed with a neutral scowl. After an intense stare-off for a few seconds, Viiloras turned his head to his guard, then back at Inpeos, and finally returning to his guard. Not wanting a confrontation or argument, Viiloras slowly nodded his head, in a reluctant manner. Oiios, looking back and forth between Viiloras and Inpeos, knew exactly what this meant, as did everyone else. Inpeos slowly turned back his head and walked out. Oiios laid deeply back into his chair, accepting his fate. Viiloras turned his head, watching as the foremost tank turned its barrel towards him. Seeing this as a tribute, Viiloras stood up and applauded. The tank fired, destroying the entire high podium. Inpeos was still walking across the top section, being pushed down to the ground by the force. He turned his head to find the fiery remains of the high podium: the deed was done.

As guards and firemen quickly rushed to combat the flame, Inpeos could be seen calmly interviewing journalists. Inpeos quickly denied any involvement or possibility of a coup or assassination. However it could obviously be seen that something sketchy was behind the works, having Inpeos be the soul survivor. Less than 2 hours after the death of Viiloras, Inpeos was quickly travelling to the Declivitum, the headquarters of the EGR government. Inpeos would quickly gather loyal soldiers and take control of the massive building. In the power vacuum following Viiloras' death, multiple governors, regites and politicians tried to claim power. However, Inpeos would rise to obtaining true power through his connections. Exactly 2 hours after Viiloras' assassination, Inpeos sent an emergency broadcast to the entire Republic. In it, he declared himself the new temporary Dictator of the Republic.