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Region: Kerala

Televisions across all of Satterstan are interrupted by a special news announcement. A female news anchor speaks in the background as a camera turns to face the stage in the Satterstanian Capital Building's conference room-

“We interrupt this program to bring you an important news alert. We are just moments away form an impromptu news conference at the capital building. No word yet as to what will be discussed here, however there are may rumors going around. Vice President Christopher Linox is about to take the stage, let's listen in to what he has to say.”

The room goes quiet as Christopher approaches the podium. He straightens up his papers and looks to the crowd.

“My fellow Satterians, there is no easy way to say this. Today, our nation had just been hit with a great tragedy. Early this morning, our beloved president, Hiro Romano, has died.”

The room erupts in murmurs.

“People, people. Please... I will not be taking any questions. As you can understand, this is a difficult time for us. As of ten minutes ago, I have been sworn in as your new president, for emergency purposes. I swear to you, I will do everything within my power to keep order in this nation. I am nowhere near the man Hiro was, however I will do my best to do right by him and be the president you all deserve. We will be releasing more details later on, however, as you might understand, we are currently still investigating what may have caused his death. I thank you all for your understanding.”

He walks away, and the screen goes back to the news station as they continue their reports.

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