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2: The Announcement

Before the Announcement is made, the citizens are to attend a resignation by the former S.I.C. and T.I.C. The resignation comprised of the former leaders giving their final speech in office, and a feast prepared by the country's most well respected chefs.
After this, there is time before the Announcement is made. In this time everyone from around the colonies are at a gathering to get to know one another. And during this time, Doug, Jacobs father, happened to spot an old family friend.
The man, was a military man, he had all kinds of medals and ribbons. His name, was Col. Johnson. "Hey!" Shouted Doug, "How are you Mr. Johnson?" "I'm doing fine sir." Replied the colonel. "And how are you all?" "I'm good." Said Doug. "Elizabeth, how are you?" "Fine," replied Jacobs mother. And Jacob said, "I don't really remember you sir, I was about six the last time I saw you." Colonel said, "Well my boy, I remember you. You were such a good little baby, you rarely ever cried or misbehaved." Then Jacob asked, "What's your first name sir?" The other three fell silent. "I'm uh... Afraid that's classified son, sorry. Since I joined the corps, I am nothing but a name and a number." He said as he pointed to the 13 on his left arm. "Oh, sorry I didn't know." Said Jacob. "That's alright son, don't worry about it."
"Ladies and gentlemen." Spoke king Brock over the microphone, " It is now time for the moment you have all been waiting for." Everyone was quiet, awaiting the Announcement. "As always, first... The T.I.C." "John Wright." John got up and gave a short speech, and then the king carried on. "The S.I.C." "Doug Harrison." Doug was shocked. He said to his wife, "Me? Is it really me?" And went up, shook the kings hand, and gave his speech. But Doug would come to find out that there was a lot more to this job, then he could ever imagine.