Membership Lists Discovered revolution_pulse1_events.1
A surprise police raid has uncovered a list of radicals associated with the …. There are several ways this list can be used to the government's advantage.
"They came for us too quickly! We didn't have time to hide everything!" "Thanks to that, now we need time to hide everyone !"
Anger at the Front revolution_pulse1_events.2
Climbing losses at the front have led to murmurs of mutiny spreading among the soldiery. If action isn't taken soon, the situation may become critical.
"Sir, have you heard the new threatening chant in the barracks? 'Light out! Knife out! Let him have it!' It's getting ugly, sir. I fear the front itself no longer believes in success."
Publishing Committee Prosecutions revolution_pulse1_events.3
A committee of publishers, associated with the …, that produce incendiary pamphlets has been brought before the courts.
"This agglomeration of dangerous men must be stopped! We must take from them the means of provoking the mob, and reduce these arrogant fools to their true proportions, to their real role as little more than obscure conspirators and criminals!"
The Infernal Machine revolution_pulse1_events.4
An attempt on the life of the … has killed many, but spared our ruler. A complex device, itself damaged in the attack, is the only trace of the revolutionary left at the site of the attack.
"It's hard to say what happened. I heard a slow explosion, like a ragged platoon fire, and there was smoke and chaos all around. The people to my right and left were cut down where they stood, but I was untouched. I looked off towards the …, and there was just as suddenly a bloody void surrounding …."
Ersatz Food revolution_pulse1_events.5
Struggling people in … have been desperately trying to get their hands on any food they can. Dire warnings of a 'Turnip Winter' have been speading throughout the region.
"Last week, all we could get was pig's feed. This week... I'm not actually sure what this stuff is. Is that sawdust?"
The Sacred Union revolution_pulse1_events.6
With war consuming the nation, we can and must try to bury our differences. A call to defend our nation may do much to calm down the unrest at home, although we will have to offer something to our opponents to get them to fully buy in.
"In our great struggle, the nation calls upon all her sons to step forth and defend their families, and calls for all party leaders to come forward and pledge that we shall strive on together until the day of victory. This sacred union will not falter, will not break, in the face of hardship and hostility!"
The Waffling Revolutionary revolution_pulse1_events.7
… …, an associate of the revolutionary …, is known to have some doubts about … convictions. It may be possible to use that hesitancy to the government's advantage.
"Friends! I-it's not that I don't want the uprising to happen, I'm concerned about, you know. It's. I, uh. I'm in a good position, just... oh, what do I do? What do I do?"
Sailors Stay Ashore revolution_pulse1_events.8
Sailors in … have refused to embark for any voyages out of port. The scope of the mutiny calls for a delicate approach to the situation.
"It's very simple. We have demands. We don't sail until those demands are met."
Endangered Gold Reserves revolution_pulse1_events.9
With revolutionary support growing in …, it's been suggested that the national gold reserves be moved out to …, where it will be unlikely that rebels can seize the money.
"We do this now, or we lose our last good chance to maintain a stable financial footing should everything come to blows. Yes, I know there's a chance they'll catch us in the act, but that's a chance we have to take."
Fleeing the Capital revolution_pulse1_events.10
The number of revolutionaries in … have made members of the government nervous, and provoked proposals to temporarily move the organs of state to somewhere friendlier, like ….
"Every day I jump at the shadows on the way to my office. I see people staring at me as I go down the street, and I swear I see daggers in their eyes. I can't handle it here anymore! Please, we need to be safe somewhere! "
The Rebel's Doctor revolution_pulse1_events.11
A doctor in … has been caught aiding wounded dissidents and revolutionaries. His aid isn't just helping his patients, but it's emboldening the entire rebel movement.
The doctor's defense attorney leaned back, nursing a small headache. The medical man had proven impossible to work with—his attempts at defense had just dug a deeper hole for himself. His waffling was painful, and his refusal to trust his counsel or even his kinfolk had ruined his chances of getting a lighter sentence. His persistent denials had served to only make his name mud.
Over the Border revolution_pulse1_events.12
…, a notorious troublemaker, has established … in …. … has used the country's independent law enforcement to avoid arrest by our own lawmen.
A knock on the door still made … tense up, even though … knew … was safely beyond the reach of the law here. At least, … thought … was. Hoped … was.
Extradition! revolution_pulse1_events.13
Law enforcement from … has requested we hand over …, a dissident living in our country.
"Oh for—! We already pay our taxes to them, salute their flag, and let them boss us around in so many ways, and on top of all that they want this? At this point, why even call ourselves an independent country?"
Illegal Extradition revolution_pulse1_events.14
Agents from … were caught attempting to covertly kidnap … and send … back to their country.
"Those guys? Please, they were practically out of some sort of romantic comedy, try to quietly enter the bedroom of someone living on our soil. We have every right to shoot them, if we so choose, the way they were violating our laws. … can go to hell."
A Fort in a Sea of Anger revolution_pulse1_events.15
Mobs have surrounded an arsenal in …, threatening to seize the arms and munitions stored within. While the guards are staving off attacks for now, if no relief is sent then the arsenal will fall to insurrectionists.
"I couldn't sleep last night. The commander refuses to accept terms, and firing continues from both the arsenal and the emplacements that now surround it. After one loud blast, I sprung out of bed and went onto my knees to pray, pray as I've never prayed before."
The Mob Approaches revolution_pulse1_events.16
Belligerent crowds have been getting increasingly provocative when confronted by troops in …. Hardliners in government are demanding tougher responses, while doves are calling for troops to stand down as the first hopeful step in de-escalation.
"A 'whiff of grapeshot' saved the day once, and it can be done again—I'm telling you, we need to show strength right now!" "Strength? Hah! Bullets are an admission of weakness. We need to talk, show that we're not afraid. That's how we'll get them."
The Procession of Provocations revolution_pulse1_events.17
Dissidents in … have announced plans for a major march around government offices in the near future. While they profess peaceful intentions and claim everyone will be unarmed, the march itself will obviously serve as a rallying point for those unhappy with the government.
"That damn parade and that infernal music! I can't even see them from here, but I can hear them loud and clear."
When You Have A Hammer revolution_pulse1_events.18
… …, noting severe unrest in …, has proposed using the army to suppress agitation in the area. While … political allies support …, there is a heavy risk to following … plan.
"It's simple—we have an army, and there is the enemy. Let me deploy my men and do what is needed, and the enemy shall be vanquished. That's all there is to it!"
The Streetside Standoff revolution_pulse1_events.19
Troops in … have reported more and more confrontations with belligerent mobs. Fighting will likely break out soon even if nothing is ordered. There's only two ways to control the situation: Either pull the troops back, or tell them to engage.
The soldier shuffled nervously where he stood, shifting the weight of his gun back and forth as he stared at the crowd stirring far too close by. He thought he recognized some of those faces—or he would have, if they weren't twisted in utter loathing of him and his uniform. What was he even doing? Was he standing with the right people here?
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