Imperial decree no. 299

[Kaiser Ayreon]

Ayreon, Kaiser by the Grace of Her Most Sacred Lady, unto the Gods of the Cedrist Might, the Lords and Ladies of Shireroth, and the Good People of the Empire:

Let it be known that until such time that there is a "Kaiser Ayreon II" on the throne, there shall be no ordinal behind my name, even after my demise. It is my imperial wish that this is to be respected, even if it is a break with Shirerithian tradition.

Done at the Imperial Palace of Shirekeep, this day of Aris, the tenth day of Qarbinionsmoon, MMMCCXCII ab sectora condita.

[Jonas]

Why?

[b3n|<3r|\|]

Because it's silly to be Ayreon I when there's no Ayreon II. I believe Zog I of Albania did that. He was a waster.

[Krasniy Yastreb]

*goes off to make the necessary correctional paint job on one of his rockets*

[Erik Mortis]

meh.

[Hesam]

Perhaps Ayreon I can refer to it being the first rocket of its series?

[Kaiser Ayreon]

Good idea.

[Erik Mortis]

You better not waste decree 300 on something as frivolous as this...

[Kaiser Ayreon]

Or else?

[Erik Mortis]

You said it.. not me...

[Kaiser Ayreon]

uhm...

[hypatias mom]

So, Erik, what do you plan to do about it if he does? Hmmm?

[Aurangzeb Khan]

Erik fuck off and wait your turn you lousy cunt.

[Kaiser Ayreon]

No such language in my court, thank you.

[Krasniy Yastreb]

Forgive that poor soul Ardy, he's behind on his medication again.

[Jonas]

You better not waste decree 300 on something as frivolous as this...

He could make me Kaiser in decree 300.

[Erik Mortis]

Or make me his heir... (yes.. I want to be Kaiser again)

[Jonas]

Or make me his heir... (yes.. I want to be Kaiser again)

Or me...

[Erik Mortis]

*stabs you a few times*

There... now there is no conflict.

[Jonas]

We need conflict, otherwise we don't survive.

Jonas as Kaiser!

To be serious: if there is any chance that I ever become Kaiser I will resign my citizenship in Batavia (I'm more integrated in Shireroth now, and it isn't as boring as Dutch micronations (even Batavia has lots of bureaucracy). Shireroth (atleast Kildare) has become the most important nation for me, and I would be more then happy to serve it as Kaiser.
Or at least, with creating a conflict to create more activity.

[Hesam Jayatar]

It's great how everyone wants to be Kaiser now that everything is working. I think our current Kaiser is great and I think it's a bit rude to start checking his pulse when he's doing a fine job right now.

Also:

Erik fuck off and wait your turn you lousy cunt.

[Jonas]

Correction: after Ayreon abdicates. And I hope he will rule at least another month or two (I take this because it's about the average period a Kaiser rules).

Until then: Long live Kaiser Ayreon!

Oh. Wait... forget that. I'm still bittered.

[Hesam Jayatar]

Hey I think Erik and Jonas are both fine candidates for Kaiser, but I don't think the time to discuss this is now.

[Jonas]

Yeah, you're right. It isn't nice of us to fight for the Throne if the current kaiser isn't even dead yet.


When two dogs fight for a bone, the third takes it away. But who will be the third dog? Jess? Jacobus? Nobody? Only time will tell!

[b3n|<3r|\|]

I hope that Kaiser Ayreon has a very long and prosperous reign, just as I did when he was first confirmed as Kaiser. Just as we all should. Ambition is one thing, but there is but one Kaiser, and his alone it the choice as to who will be the next one, if there is to be a next one. Frankly I would like to have Ric as Kaiser for another year or so - other Kaisers recently have not been doing what Kaisers should do. They used the Kaiser's powers to try to implement their own ideas. In some cases, they succeeded; in other cases such as Hesam, they failed, but he still kept pressing his economy through as a "mere Count" and now it is a central part of Shirerithian lifestyle for many of us. I think the Kaiser should take a less first-hand approach - he can have ideas, yes, but mainly his role is to lead Shireroth and point out the ideas that are fail and veto them. Which Kaiser Ayreon has done very well so far.

So let's get off this topic and back on topic. I like this Decree, it's hardly that frivolous.

[Erik Mortis]

think the Kaiser should take a less first-hand approach - he can have ideas, yes, but mainly his role is to lead Shireroth and point out the ideas that are fail and veto them.

They start to see the light precious...

I was just mentioning I desired the throne, I figured I ought to mention it early, and leave it be. Like I am.

[b3n|<3r|\|]

It seems after all this time I'm beginning to see the light.

[Jacobus Loki]

Oh. Wait... forget that. I'm still bittered.

Yeah, me too.

Let's proclaim Erik as crown Prince or whatever.

(Stomps off to make evil plans.)

[hypatias mom]

Gentlemen: I would have thought we had settled down from that late conflict. Let's just enjoy the reign and leadership of Kaiser Ayreon, and let him do the deciding about plans and successors. He is doing a fine job, and it's premature to look beyond his reign.

[Erik Mortis]

Jonas and I just said we were interested in the job... nothing more.. everyone else are the ones talking about deaths of Kaisers and stuff.