Two days ago, elements from the hostile entities known as the "Colonial Remnant" and "The Order" assaulted Ile De France itself, but was pushed back by the brave actions of the Ciel Battlegroup and the Royal Navy's High Command, the attack was thwarted and the aggressors utterly annihilated under the force of the Royal Navy. And now Renee Favre has taken time out of her important duties and damage control to address the nation, and our allies about the state of Gallia and important information.
Miss Favre has extended this message to the Republic of Kusari as well.
*Favre looks up from her desk, a grave expression on her face*
People of Gallia, of the Taus and of Kusari. I come to you today to reveal the reasons many of you have witness...warfare around the capital.
*she adjusts some papers on her desk*
Elements of the broken Colonial...Remnant, backed by elements of the criminal organization known as "The Order" have assaulted and caused grievous damage to the battleships Embrun, Montiuel, as well as the flagship itself, the Chant du Cygne. But that is not the most damaging of all.
*She leans forward slightly, adjusting elbows on the desk*
People of Gallia, of the Taus. Of Kusari. This attack on Gallia itself was not the work of just these two entities. No, the attack was masterminded by a man Intelligence initially referred to as "The Black King." But no, we have since discovered that the "Black King" is none other...then Lelouch D'Aramis, Directeur of the Office of Naval Intelligence. We discovered this shocking fact when he attempted to assassinate Adelaide Roux, his fiance. But this was thwarted by the surprising and quick actions of one Isabelle Estelle, who bravely took the second bullet meant for Grande Marechal Roux's heart. This selfless act gave time for Roux's personal guards to arrive and chase D'Aramis to the river, where he was shot. But it was all planned, as he surfaced again on Ile Du Palais after the Eglantine blasted through the Embrun, then engaged the Montieul as the majority of our forces were attempt to put down assaults all over the Capital. While we were successful in putting down these atrocities, the Capital Planet itself was assaulted by a Colonial Battleship.
This ship used a manuever that was reckless and endangering, nearly killing itself and it's fighters. While our hope it would crash into the ocean was unfounded, it caused damage to our seaborne navy and assaulted the palace itself. But, while D'Aramis did fight us, we in the end prevailed. The Eglantine was almost destroyed, but saved by another battleship.
The King himself was unharmed in this assassination attempt. These insurrectionists... who are henceforth known as the Fallen Grace Rebels...Have committed a grievous crime against the great Kingdom of Gallia. Many brave Royal Navy Pilots, Marines, as well as a few civilian contractors were caught in the crossfire. The deaths are regrettable, and a memorial will be held once the dead are counted.
Our brave soldiers - Capitaine Danielle Moreau, Marechals Ansel Xavier and Valerie Quietenau, along with Colonel Jeremie Chasseur, worked fast and dilligently, defending the palace. Capitaine Moreau herself executed Fallen Grace ringleader Acadia Celeste, and is awarded the Royal Attribution Badge for her valor and quick response time in the defense of His Majesty.
Marechals Xavier and Quetienau are hereby awarded the titles of Comte each. They will contact me about where they wish to have their lordship over.
Isabelle Estelle, personal friend of Adelaide Roux herself, friend and personal attendant of the Duchess Ciel, is hereby elevated to the rank of Marquis of the Tau-44 System for her selfless sacrifice in the face of danger, and, while wounded, tending to the Grande Marechal and ensuring that Roux will make a full and complete recovery.
Marquis Estelle will be assisted by Colonel Relena Peacecraft of the Battleship Oblique.
And, as personal order of King Charles the Ninth, King of Gallia and the Taus, the new Directeur of Naval Intelligence has been selected. King Charles himself has appointed his Shadow, the Comte Emeline D'Aramis,as Directeur. This is his word.
A search for the missing battleship Eglantine is being conducted, as well as the searching for the reason that such a loyal member of our nation turned on us, as well as how they managed to bring in a sizable force into our space and cause damage to the loyal ships Embrun and Montieul.
I reach out to our corporations to bring supplies to New Paris to help the wounded on Ile Du Palais, as well as the damaged Battleships Embrun and Montiuel. I reach out to The Republic of Kusari, in hopes you will keep your eyes out, and helpus apprehend Lelouch D'Aramis and help us reclaim the Eglantine.
The state of Gallia, despite this attack, this damage, this betrayal, is strong. We have stood the tests of time, we persevere through betrayal...through hardships.
We shall stand through this.
In the King's Name,
Renée Favre,
Steward to King Charles IX of Gallia.