Office of the Imperial Minister of War, Ponutius Era XIV
Imperial Ministry of War
Starting Ponutius of Era XIV
A new office for the new era
OoC Instructions
This is a moderated location. All visitors must present their Imperial Visa before seeking an appointment. Anyone may leave messages with the attendant. Please timestamp your posts. Thank you very much!
Here lay the inner sanctum of the Imperial Ministry of War.
Upon approaching the door, which was constructed of a fine, heavy oak, the first notable thing would be two guards standing outside. These were only the visible ones. Each held a halberd and had a sword at their side, and wore glinting chainmail armor. Their collars and sleeves had room to designate their ranks and legions. These were none other then members of the First Legion, the Empress' Own. They stood straight and hardly wavered at all, paying attention only to any who approached the door or regarded it with interest.
As always, the first thing out of their mouths would be for the visitor to state their name and present his Imperial Visa, crossing their halberds over the door as they did so.
This would then be delivered to the secretary inside for verification, and then and only then would the individual be permitted entry. Save for the Imperial Regent, other members of the Imperial Government, and officers of flag rank, no other person was usually permitted an immediate audience with the Imperial Minister of War.
Two Alyssans in full dress guarded the anteroom, where an officer of Provost rank sat busy on a desk, while a marine cencoris sorted out letters from one big leather bag into several smaller ones. Two navits sat on a couch close by, one busy tying rope on the end of another similar bag, while another stood ready to carry out the other. Another naval officer sat on a larger and more prominent desk close to where double doors remained locked, himself, busy propping his head up with his left hand, while the other wrote.
Once granted entry, one could see that a few bookshelves lined the room. On one side was a set of couches with a coffee table between them, a place for a more informal and relaxed venue. The small cupboard next to it against the wall was a place where a few glasses and drinks could be retrieved and had. Similarly, on the left, there was a simple large table with several chairs around it where one could spread out to do research, open different maps, or have a gathering of a handful of senior officers.
On the back wall were two windows, staggered wide, and between them a large map displaying the Empire, with several different colored pins and notes hanging from it. From the room, a faint scent of vanilla and cinnamon eminated, and it had a very calming effect.
In the back corner sat a chair, unused for the most part, except it seemed as a storage location, for upon it was hung a black leather greatcoat.
Double-doors by the side opened up to the conference room of the Imperial War Council, with a table sufficient to comfortably sit fifteen, a diorama of the Empire and its seas at center stage. The Imperial Standard was at the head of the table, and surrounding it, the standards of the differing provinces and entities that constituted the Aelyrian Empire. Always staffed, this was where everyone kept track of who was doing what, and where.
This was where the future of the defense of the Empire was to be planned, and so long as Someone held the mantle of leadership, they were there to ensure, as the Articles declared, the "...guarantee of the sovereignty of Aelyria, the defense of its territorial integrity and the imperial order."
Original written by Motito Gil'dae, edited slightly by me. Template borrowed (with much thanks and appreciation) from Nachende.
War is the horror that occurs when rational minds fail at the negotiating table of diplomacy. ~Queen Katishandra of Daittern, Aelyrian Warfare through the Ages. **1/6: Work (and not mutinous legionaries!) have placed Alexis' puppeteer under extreme duress. Back at Jan the 16th, Markalin willing. I will hold true to Macarthur's words, and yes, indeed, I shall return!**
Minister's Appointments Calendar
Starting Kalendryas of Era XIII
Official and Personal Appointments
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Kalendryas 5 - Investigation of Governor Pescado Branch at Port Alyx
Kalendryas 10 - Pracenda with Imperial Mage
Kalendryas 15 - Operation Magic Carpet
Kalendryas 13 - Meeting with Imperial Regent, official appointment as Minister of War
Kalendryas 27 - Empire Builder
Kalendryas 40 - Imperial War Council meets
Kalendryas 49 - Gala of Empress Michelle at Palais Lumiere
Kalendryas 50 - Wedding of Palacrisis Jones; Liselle assassination attempt
Minister's Appointments Calendar
Starting Ponutius of Era XIV
Official and Personal Appointments
The Month of Ponutius
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Ponutius 1 - Investigation of Liselle assassination attempt with Imperial Judicator
Ponutius 2 - Keldon reports to a superior before the Commander-in-Chief
Ponutius 12 - Keldon presents one's plans
Ponutius 15 - 3 Senior Legionaries are dispatched on secret missions
Ponutius 25 - Ministry Directive creating Board of Ordnance and Board of Works issued
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Melora 2 - Dark News Borne on Beautiful Wings - Bad news from Alicia Gil'dae
Melora 50 - Rosyun with Duncan Sythe
Alexis is in Arconis from Melora to 1st cycle Cryxatum - he teleports to Arakmat from Arconis and then returns there until news of Nell's apparent demise.
Project Tracker
Starting Kalendryas of Era XIII
In order of priority
pending threads
Relief of Narim plot
Flesh out War Ministry appropriations for this fiscal era
update appts calendar
update force structure (see keldon report) - 3 messengers plot
update cir threads list
War is the horror that occurs when rational minds fail at the negotiating table of diplomacy. ~Queen Katishandra of Daittern, Aelyrian Warfare through the Ages. **1/6: Work (and not mutinous legionaries!) have placed Alexis' puppeteer under extreme duress. Back at Jan the 16th, Markalin willing. I will hold true to Macarthur's words, and yes, indeed, I shall return!**
Last edited by Alexis Sapientia; September 23, 2008 at 06:00 AM.
War is the horror that occurs when rational minds fail at the negotiating table of diplomacy. ~Queen Katishandra of Daittern, Aelyrian Warfare through the Ages. **1/6: Work (and not mutinous legionaries!) have placed Alexis' puppeteer under extreme duress. Back at Jan the 16th, Markalin willing. I will hold true to Macarthur's words, and yes, indeed, I shall return!**
Last edited by Alexis Sapientia; October 11, 2007 at 01:54 AM.
Trieririus Langkar Nobling and Cencoris Drusus Parmenion- Imperial Marines
5 ships from the Classis under the command of Trieririus Nobling, around 1500 sailors. 500 Marines from the 1st Cohortis, 1st Marine Classis. One of these ships carries 20 Pegasi Marine Scouts- one of two such craft in the Imperial Classis.
Aquilon, Vulturnus, Sirocco, Favonius, and Oreithyia
Imperial Protectorate of Northumbria
Jaedexia
Adventurous, Audacious, Courageous, Intrepid, Resolute, Stalwart, Valiant, Valorous, and the flagship, the Defiant, five frigates on each harbor, eastern and western.
Trident Isles
Daring, Dauntless, Fearless, Heroic and Indomitable.
Frasbourg
Marine contingents of AFS Daring, Dauntless, Fearless, Heroic and Indomitable, ~100 or so.
Nesocratic Federation of Eunesia
United Arium Directorate
Paxia
Aelyrian Fighting Ships Harmony, Serenity, Peace, Promise, and the flagship, the Aelyrian Fighting Ship Concord.
Sultanate of Arakmat
Imperia
Aelyrian Fighting Ships Retaliation, Rectitude, Redoutable, Restitution, and the flagship of the flotilla, the Provenance.
War is the horror that occurs when rational minds fail at the negotiating table of diplomacy. ~Queen Katishandra of Daittern, Aelyrian Warfare through the Ages. **1/6: Work (and not mutinous legionaries!) have placed Alexis' puppeteer under extreme duress. Back at Jan the 16th, Markalin willing. I will hold true to Macarthur's words, and yes, indeed, I shall return!**
Last edited by Alexis Sapientia; October 7, 2007 at 03:50 AM.
War is the horror that occurs when rational minds fail at the negotiating table of diplomacy. ~Queen Katishandra of Daittern, Aelyrian Warfare through the Ages. **1/6: Work (and not mutinous legionaries!) have placed Alexis' puppeteer under extreme duress. Back at Jan the 16th, Markalin willing. I will hold true to Macarthur's words, and yes, indeed, I shall return!**
Last edited by Alexis Sapientia; December 4, 2008 at 04:14 AM.
A letter from the Chancellory arrived, bearing all appropriate seals and with all official documentation correct and accurate.
Quote:
To: Alexis Sapientia, Imperial Minister for War
From: Alicia Gil'dae, Imperial Chancellor
My lord,
Firstly, may I hope that this letter finds yourself in the best of health. I am pleased to be returned to work after an absence and have had the pleasure of meeting with His Most Imperial Excellency who has asked me to discuss a number of matters with yourself. To that end I wonder if I could arrange a meeting with you to discuss Jaedaxia, Oceanis and N'danosh specifically. I am available throughout this cycle and would be happy to meet with you in your own office or mine.
I look forwards to your reply. Fair winds always to you and yours.
Alicia Gil'dae
ooc: i know it says Ponutius - I couldn't find one for Immanis - sorry if I posted in the wrong place! Also - a new thread if you don't mind putting your attention to it, good sir!
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Office of the Imperial Minister of War, Ponutius Era XIV
