The Imperial Atlantean Empire - An Empire of the stars

[CabraBuitre]

This is great... my first time stopping in!!

[Pat]

belfastuniguy WoW awesome last few updates here and this last one is great....  I just love the White Trees linning the paths... great job and see you next update - pat

[Emperor Stormont]

My thanks to everyone that visited and posted a reply since my last update, a full list will follow with my next update and a very special update this shall be.

His Majesty Jerome Victor IV is to come to the Imperial Kingdom of Atlantis on a state visit. Atlantis was the first nation Stropon opened diplomatic relations with after its period of isolation following the second world war and most proud with are of this alliance. Expect a sumptuous state event hosted by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Stormont III, news broadcasts and glorious images.

So stay tuned.....

[Jmouse]

So grab a few grounds keepers to roll out the red carpet for His Majesty Jerome Victor IV of Stropon. I'l looking forward to watching the pomp and ceremony which will certainly accompany his visit!

Until next time...
Joan

[bat]

A great looking newspaper there! Looking forward to more...

[sEAhAwk fAn121]

i want to go to the next page but it wont let meeee 

haha, great newspaper! always happy to see good relations starting between contries

[chester]

Hi your city layout is fantastic and has given me alot of ideas.  I love the white trees, also the  small round red and yellow trees could you tell me where you got them?

[Emperor Stormont]

Well hello everyone and welcome to a very special event for Atlantis. The Imperial State visit of His Majesty Emperor Jerome Victor IV of the Neo Byzantinian Empire of Stropon......so have a wee look and read and enjoy.

The speech to the Imperial Parliament in Atlantis was written by Strechnitz (Hubert) himself and it's fabulous.....of course 






Good evening and welcome to the ABC News at 10. I'm Richard Whitehead, the headlines.



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The state visit to Atlantis of His Majesty Jerome Victor of Stropon. We will bring you details on his speech to the Imperial Parliament, the state dinner and events across the capital to celebrate the event.

Also in the news, the new Atlantan Space Institute opens in Naran Liberius complete with the most advanced interstellar space travel terminal to be built in Europa. Our Science and Technology correspondent will have the full story.

We'll have a full report on the failure today in Beroia of the traffic control network, causing chaos on the roads, motorways, guided rail systems and public transport across the city.

We'll also have a full breakdown of the markets and all business news from the Imperial Kingdom and beyond and all of today's Sport stories and a full global metrological forecast with a  full report on a storm currently being tracked off the Gulf coast with the potential to grow and cause adverse weather conditions for the Kingdom.

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We start tonight with the Imperial State Visit of His Majesty Jerome Victor IV of Stropon to the Imperial Kingdom. At 08.00 hours today the plane touched down at Atlantis International and was met by the Prime Minister, the Atlantan ambassador to Stropon and the Stropon Ambassador to Atlantis. The convoy then travelled to the central district via the M7 Motorway, traffic central command closed the section and diverted traffic via the Aquataine bypass, delays were relayed as minimal.

The convoy made their way to the Imperial Parliament building where His Majesty was met by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Stormont and the leader of the Parliament. Emperor Victor made his way to the main chamber to address Members of the Imperial Parliament, distinguished guests and members of the Imperial Congressional Senate.



After the speech the Stropon Emperor awarded His Imperial Majesty Emperor Stormont the Order of the Golden Fur, the highest honour to given by the Neo Byzantine Empire of Stropon and only the third person to be awarded the honour, joining Jerome Victor himself and King Gardennes of Osturland.


After the speech His Majesty Emperor Stormont talked about how proud he was to see Stropon retake its place on the world stage and how the nation had progressed under the stewardship of His Majesty Victor IV, to cement this Jerome was awarded the Atlantan High Order of Merit, an award to recognise long and distinguished service  to a nation. His Majesty was also ordered the High Imperial Order of King Andrew Amadeus, the most illustrious honour the Imperial Kingdom can bestow on an individual and has been reserved for the most important people in the world and is named after the last King to rule Caledon.

Emperor Victor then made his way to the Imperial Palace where he was given a personal tour by His Imperial Majesty before private talks followed by a press conference. 

We pass now to Amanda McAllister, our ABC Society Correspondent who has been following the events today, Amanda.


(AMANDA) Thanks Richard, well good evening you join me live from the Imperial Palace where the Ambassadorial Ball is underway. Today has been a truly wonderful occasion in Atlantis, a day filled with sumptuous state events both in the Palace and across our capital.  Lets have a look at what has been happening.

Earlier today after touching down at Atlantis International the royal convoy made their way to the Imperial Parliament to be met by His Imperial Majesty and speak before the Parliament members as well as members of the Imperial Congressional Senate.

Speech to the Atlantan Imperial Parliament by the Stropon Emperor.


Your Imperial Majesty, Emperor Stormont. Your lordship the prime minister, Peers of the realm, Imperial ministers, Ladies and gentlemen. Today marks truly a historic day in the history of both our glorious nations. For this is the first time in history that the Crown of Stropon has set foot on Atlantan soil. Today I can truly say, "Et in Arcadia ego". or I am in an earthly paradise.

For which country can not look up to the successor of the once mighty Caledon,  and not be astonished by the achievements of Atlantis? I dare say, nay I dare to claim that the proud Atlantan Empire is a role model for its brethren states on our planet. So even for Stropon.

A benchmark, to which every nation whether it is ruled by a crown or by the people, should aspire to. For We now stand in the epicentre of an Empire who's populace is free from want and poverty, free from crime and injustice. An Empire therefore which not merely strives to give its people what they deserve but actually does so!

We feel privileged to stand here today, as a friend of Atlantis and express our gratitude. For the Neo Byzantinian Empire of Stropon has recently dealt with a long period of reclusion and isolationism, mending the heavy scars of 20th century conflict. And after the first steps to reopening the Empire was taken, Atlantis was there to extend a welcoming hand. Offering Stropon your cordiality, helping our proud country rise out of the cobwebs of seclusion as a Phoenix and retake our rightful position in the world. We thank thee!

We look forward to strengthen and extend our cooperation in the future for the benefit of both our empires. Both bilaterally as well as in the multilateral sense. Under the auspice of Atlantis Stropon has entered the SCJU as an ambassador state. It is my privilege to announce here and now, that after the opening of the new Stroponian Parliamentary year on the first of November, Stropon will apply for a full membership of the SCJU! Further strengthening our bonds and broadening our scope of cooperation.

Now with re-establishing diplomatic and economic ties with other countries another old Stroponian custom is revived. Namely the custom which is as old as diplomacy itself, that of bearing gifts. Now all of us who have received a proper education will know the famous line from Virgils Aeneid. "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes." Often inaccurately translated as, "beware of the Greek bearing gifts." Indeed it is funny for what do we Stroponians have to do with them? Well Stropon is the cultural and political successor of the Byzantines often called "the Greeks" But fear not dear Atlantans, many on our planet refers to Atlantis as being Greek as well. So will this old Greek try to con another Greek?

No, indeed we will not! We treasure our alliance with Atlantis, And therefore I hope that your Imperial Majesty allows me the great honour of presenting you with a small gift. A token of appreciation and friendship. We wish to adorn your majesty with the Imperial Order of the Golden Fur. The highest dignity Stropon can bestow on befriended heads of State. I invite you to accept this knighthood and enter the Imperial Order and join me and King Gardannes of Osturland in the Order of the golden Fur and form an informal cordial alliance of Crowned Heads.

(small ceremony where Emperor. Jerome Victor knights Emperor Stormont by hanging the order around his neck. Followed by a tight hug as given by old friends)

Thank you, your Majesty. I, Jerome Victor, By the grace of all that's holy, Holy Byzantinian Emperor of Stropon, King of Quitaniana, King of Nargoon, et-cetera, et-cetera, wish to Salute your majesty and you all. And I wish it to be so, that good fortune and prosperity will continue to bless your benevolent Empire until the end of days.

After the award of honours the Stropon Emperor then made his way to the Imperial Palace joined by Emperor Stormont the was given a personal tour of the new Palace. At 15.00 hours the Palace arranged a Press Conference were both leaders spoke before taking a few questions. Afterwards both leaders retired to prepare for the State Banquet His Imperial Majesty is hosting for the visiting Emperor. Over 200 distinguished guests from both Imperial families, the diplomatic service, military and from Atlantan and Stropon Society. 
His Imperial Majesty made a speech at the dinner, thanking those that attended and spoke of the relationship between Atlantis and Stropon.




The celebrations continued when the guests were led into the Grand Ballroom when an Ambassadorial Ball was to take place. The ambassadors of all nations currently in Atlantis were invited and we were treated to a surprise in the form of The Stropon Ambassador to Atlantis and the Atlantan Ambassador to Stropon led the first dance with the quickstep, and a truly wonderful display it was. Later this evening the guests will view a spectacular firework display over the great Imperial Palace Gardens.





Events have also taken place across the city, the largest at the Imperial Ballet where 'Sol Invictus' by the Stroponian Composer Livio De Bauchery was performed and featured the truly glorious Beniot Magimel, a simply fabulous evening for Atlantan citizens to enjoy most certainly.





Well that's all from me here at the Imperial Palace, this report is also being carried on Stropon television and to all those watching I bid you farewell from the palace and end this report with some of todays images. Back to you Richard

[Strechnitz]

Wonderful update Michael !

Now, I knew it was coming of course. but the final product is very nice and pleasing.
The pics are well chosen and the ingmae pics show a fireworks display to die for.
(well not literally) 

I love it!!

Strech.

[Jmouse]

I said I'd be looking forward to watching the pomp and ceremony which would certainly accompany His Majesty's visit, and I wasn't disappointed!
That is a really stunning update fit for a king. You put all the elements together in a very professional-looking way, then effectively blended them into a surrealistic arrangement that is outstanding.

Until next time...
Joan

[kwakelaar]

This is a great looking presentation, and for us Europeans of course it is assuring to see these two nations improve their relationship.

[bat]

Wonderful update there! Great picture of that firework (, the others of course are also great)!

[sebes]

So will this old Greek try to con another Greek?

Oh man - I am touched by this declaration of bi-national love ... but... we'll see what the future will bring for these 2 nations.  What was Von Büllowtof thinking when dancing with spicy Bickerstaff? If I were an Atlantan the expression on her face would cause me some worries....

[Emperor Stormont]

Jmouse - Oh we employ many thousands of gardeners, they are certainly needed, LOL. So pleased you enjoyed the update and thank so very much for your wonderful comment

MayorTim - Thank you, yes the cities are certainly most grand, time consuming and takes effort but it does pay off. So pleased you liked.

CabraBuitre - Your first visit, well how wonderful, and I'm so pleased I have impressed you, please do feel free to return anytime.

Patfirefghtr - Yes I do love those white trees also, rather fond of using them and so pleased you liked it.

Jmouse - I hope you liked it.

Bat - Thanks, I'm rather pleased with the paper, tried to make somethin that looked like a 'normal' paper but also with a modern twist. Just like Atlantis, so happy you liked.

Seahawk - LOL God I would love to have been able to create an interactive paper, that would have been just stunning.

Chester - I'm so very pleased I have given you some ideas for your city, very happy about that. The tress are from a Japanese site, I'll have a look and send you the link.

Strechnitz - A most glorious occasion indeed wasn't my dear Hubert, I'm so pleased it was to your liking. Nothing less would have suited Stropon. A most wonderful day for both nations

Jmouse - Well you wanted pomp and you certainly got some and I'm so glad to see you enjoyed the update. Your comments are truly lovely and thank you for them.

Kwakwlaar - Indeed it always wonderful to see nations getting on so well and even better when European. Thank you for your words.

Bat - Thank you very much, most pleased you enjoyed the fireworks, the Atlantan citizens also enjoyed them greatly.

Sebes - LOL I can assure you she loved dancing with him, some tabloids were spreading rumours, of course we put a stop to that.

I now bring you the third installment of this series focused on the political and governmental heart of the Imperial Kingdom. This update will focus on the diplomatic aspect of this quarter, with images of the embassies of world nations and the Imperial Governmental ministries.

*Note* The Imperial Kingdom exists in the 24th Century and as such some of the country names will be different from what they are today, in case some of you are wondering why I have called some nations something different.




This important office of state deals with all foreign matters and relations with other nations. It is tasked with promoting the interests of the Imperial Kingdom abroad and  will also direct the response of the Imperial Kingdom in times of international crisis. It is one of the most prestigious offices of state.





This office is tasked with ensuring the Imperial Colonies are keep in check and and issues or problems are resolved as soon as possible. The head of this ministry is the Colonial Chancellor and is selected by His Imperial Majesty the Emperor. He will also represent the interests of the Atlantan colonies in Atlantis and will also preside of the Colonial Congress.
The office has become more important recently with the expansion of the colonies and the potential for expansion off-world.

Also......With the Imperial Quarter complete (still more updates to come though) the Imperial Government and Atlantan City Authority have released the new flag that will represent the City of Atlantis.

[sEAhAwk fAn121]

Love the Update Stormont! I also love my Embassy! Awsome!!   

[Jmouse]

Absolutely stunning update, Your Grace (aka Emperor Stormont). Clearly you have chosen the buildings very carefully because each one is a unique reflection of the country it represents. I love the way they range from formal and sedate to shamelessly pretentious!
Then, the landscaping sets off the royal atmosphere perfectly. Truly you have some outstanding grounds keepers who live for their work!

Until next time...
Joan

[Pat]

Sweeeeeeeet I loved this update Emperor Stormont and that was a great tour of all the great embassy's....

[bat]

That is a wonderful update there! Great looking embassies!

[Strechnitz]

This truly is a glorious update Michael,

I totally love the setting you have made for the Stroponian embassy. My lot is accompanied very nicely into the wooded park surrounding it.

And I really have to concur with Jmouse's comment

Strechnitz.

[GrizzlyBuilder]

Wow, wonderful embassies you chose for the Imperial Quarter.

Keep up the good work.