HNN - The King appoints new Grand Duke
Category: HNN Broadcasted on 29.Oct.2011 - 02:43hrs Author Alex Tylger Comments: 0
The melody of the Hapan News Network begins as familiar images from the Consortium`s worlds flash across the screen. As the introduction comes to an end, the King appears, standing behind a podium in the Council of Lords within Lorell Hall. Officials and representatives from all tiers of the government, as well as local representatives from the Consortium member worlds are present in the grand chamber, waiting in silence for the monarch`s speech. Tylger looks over the assembled audience and nods before he begins his address.
"Your Highnesses. Your Excellencies. Your Honours. Duly appointed representatives. Peoples of Hapes.
As most of you are now aware, the Royal Council recently passed the newly reformed Peerage Act, which led to the reinstatement of three historical tiers of nobility. This was the result of a lengthy debate in both the Royal Council and Council of Lords, with some four hundred lengthy commentaries and speeches on the matter. We commend the members of both chambers for their diligence in keeping the discussions on track and productive.
We are most pleased to see the Hapes Consortium returning to this ancient tradition that began with Queen Mother Tini`duran III over three millennia ago, as has been Our wish since becoming Rai`ix Chume.
Thirty-eight years ago, King Andrew came to power following the Civil War, and began a gradual process of diminishing the dangerous and destructive influence of the nobles who had greatly contributed to the outbreak of that conflict, thereby centralising our government. It left only a handful of individuals from the Tarii wielding any sort of power in the greater scheme of things, while others retained merely ceremonial titles along with their estates. The essence of this balance of power remains, with peers holding dominion over planets and systems. We see peerage now as a way of honouring great achievements within our society, and entrusting them with governance over holdings of various size.
Perhaps it is fate that the prime architect behind this reformation and revitalisation of the Hapan nobility is the late King`s son, Andrew Starfyre the Younger. Our Fel`da Regalix is no stranger in noble circles, having previously been appointed Tarix of Charubah many years ago during the reign of King James. But, following a lengthy political debacle some seven years ago, he renounced his title and later retired from his work in the government.
Since returning to active service, Starfyre has been a prism within the halls of power on Hapes Prime and beyond. With princely grace and a noble work ethic, he has been working dutifully with his superiors, focusing and improving up the good qualities and efforts of his subordinates, and motivating his colleagues. And today We pay tribute to his efforts with the first appointment of peerage of Our reign.
It is Our pleasure to bestow upon Andrew Starfyre the title Tarix, or Grand Duke, returning him to his rightful place in the Council of Lords."
Tylger moves out from behind the podium as Starfyre leaves his seat in the chamber and approaches the front of the room. As he kneels before the monarch, a royal retainer brings forth the golden Sceptre of Tini`duran. The King takes the piece of regalia and lowers it carefully down over each of Starfyre`s shoulders in turn while speaking clearly for the audience to hear.
"L Rai`ix Chume n e Hapes Enexilanthius, melar te shakal n e laiadix od ceres n llerio Tarix. Torsul, Andrew Tarix Starfyre."
Starfyre rises once again and bows his head to the King, before turning around to face the crowd, which promptly breaks in to applause. Starfyre nods and smiles before shaking the King`s hand and departing the chamber alongside him, trailed by members of the Chume`doro.
The image cuts to the Hapan News Network studio and Anacia Chalcedon who smiles at the camera.
"Vilicus Bajetix informs HNN that it is as of yet unclear what system the newly reinstated Tarix will choose as the dominion of his House. During his last time among the peers of the Consortium, he held dominion over Charubah, which is also his home planet. However, since that time, the Charubah system has also been the dominion of the now defunct House Amethius. It is unclear whether Starfyre will seek to have his claim reinstated or make a new home for himself somewhere else.
We will be back with more news on this as the story develops!"
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