[BNN Anchor: Vanessa Blackwood]
Good evening, citizens of the Blackwood Empire. This is Vanessa Blackwood, broadcasting live from BNN headquarters in the capital. What we bring you tonight is not just news—it's history in the making.
The incident now dubbed "The Palace Break" has left the entire Empire shaken. For the first time in our history, both the Supreme Ruler, Chris Blackwood, and his only heir, Classic Blackwood, are in critical condition after an internal military fallout between the two most powerful figures under the throne—the Dictator, Christiana Blackwood, and the Caniner, Xavier.
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[Segment: Timeline of the Incident]
10:02 AM – Reports confirm that Caniner Xavier issued an arrest warrant for the Dictator, citing obstruction of national interest and budget hijacking.
10:37 AM – Dictator Christiana refused the arrest and fortified herself with her loyal elite guard. The standoff escalated.
11:00 AM – Xavier led a direct assault on the Dictator's chamber. The Queen, Skylar Blackwood, attempted to mediate but was dismissed and threatened by Xavier himself.
11:24 AM – Classic Blackwood, reportedly present in a last-minute attempt to deescalate, was shot by one of Xavier's soldiers. Chaos broke loose.
11:26 AM – Chris Blackwood appeared, reportedly for the first time in days, and in a fit of uncharacteristic fury, stripped Xavier of his rank. As Xavier was being removed, a rogue member of his unit opened fire, striking Chris himself.
11:28 AM – In a matter of seconds, Queen Skylar executed Xavier at point-blank range.
11:31 AM – Emergency response secured the scene. The Blackwood Palace was placed on a complete lockdown. Medical support rushed both Chris and Classic to the Imperial Healing Wing.
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[Segment: National Reactions]
Public Reaction: Thousands of citizens gathered in city centers, lighting torches, holding silent vigils, and praying for the recovery of their leaders.
Schools, military academies, and financial institutions closed temporarily out of respect and fear of instability.
Markets dipped briefly but were stabilized after a surprise statement from the Dictator, ensuring continuity of governance.
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[Panel Discussion: Experts Weigh In]
Dr. Ramos Idel (Imperial Political Historian):
"This is the darkest chapter in modern Blackwood history. Never before has there been a direct confrontation between the throne's chosen. The implications go beyond governance—it cuts into the soul of loyalty, family, and trust."
General Micaela Rourke (Retired Commander):
"Xavier's ambition was no secret, but this—this was treason. The fact that the Caniner position rose to challenge the Dictator only a year into its creation proves the system may not have been ready for dual power. We need to reevaluate."
Dr. Anaya Velton (Psychological Analyst):
"The Emperor's rage, the Queen's lethal reaction, the heir's injury—it shows emotional volatility at the top. What's more frightening? They're still human. And humans bleed."
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[BNN Anchor Vanessa Blackwood, Closing Statement]
As we enter what is being called "The Silent Era," we remain loyal. We remain vigilant. And we remember that empires are not built solely by power—but by what rises when power is tested.
From all of us at BNN: May the gods watch over the Blackwoods. May Chris rise. May Classic recover. And may the Empire survive what comes next.
End of Transmission.