|image_caption=Commodore [[Joseph Fouche]] addresses the nation from [[Port de Huile Naval Base]] announcing the formation of the [[National Salvation Council]].
|bullet1=Naval Forces Under Commodore Fouche Seize Government Institutions Nationwide
|bullet2=Federal Representative Vermeuil And Cabinet Officials Detained At Dawn
|bullet3=Constitution Suspended As Military Establishes [[National Salvation Council]]
|bullet4=Nationwide Curfew Imposed With Essential Services To Continue Uninterrupted
|bullet5=Coup Follows Vermeuil's Refusal To Honor No-Confidence Vote
|bullet6=International Community Responds With Mixed Reactions To Military Takeover
|location=[[Vanie]], [[Oportia|OPO]]
|body=In an unprecedented move that has shaken the foundations of Oportian democracy, naval forces under the command of Commodore [[Joseph Fouche]] seized control of government institutions across the nation this morning, suspending the Constitution and establishing a military-led "[[National Salvation Council]]."
The takeover began before dawn with military checkpoints appearing throughout the capital's government district. By midday, armed forces had secured all major government buildings, including the [[Palais Federal]], and detained Federal Representative [[Marcel Vermeuil]] along with multiple cabinet officials.
Speaking from [[Port de Huile Naval Base]] at 8:00 this morning, Commodore Fouche announced the formation of the [[National Salvation Council]], citing "irreparable failures of leadership" during the [[Corsair Resurgence]] and Vermeuil's refusal to honor last week's no-confidence vote.
"The constitutional mechanisms designed to protect our republic have been deliberately subverted by those entrusted with their preservation," Fouche declared in what is being called the "[[Port de Huile Declaration]]." He pledged that military rule would last "no longer than necessary to purge corruption, restore constitutional order, and prepare for free and fair elections."
Armored vehicles now surround government buildings throughout [[Vanie]], with similar scenes reported in all major cities. A nationwide curfew has been imposed beginning at sunset tonight. Military officials have stated that essential services will continue uninterrupted.
The coup comes just one day after the official conclusion of the [[Corsair Resurgence]], which cost an estimated 40.1 billion Mérite and claimed thousands of Oportian lives. Recent revelations about ignored intelligence warnings and the mishandled case of Admiral [[Henri Boulanger|Boulanger]] had severely undermined public confidence in the [[Administration of Marcel Vermeiul|Vermeuil administration]].
At press time, no armed resistance to the takeover has been reported, though five casualties were confirmed following a brief confrontation at the [[Oportian National Gendarmerie|National Gendarmerie]] headquarters. International reactions have been mixed, with [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] expressing "grave concern" while [[Natopia]] has taken a more measured stance.
The [[Vanie Herald]] will continue to report on these extraordinary developments as they unfold.
Nationwide Curfew Imposed With Essential Services To Continue Uninterrupted
Coup Follows Vermeuil's Refusal To Honor No-Confidence Vote
International Community Responds With Mixed Reactions To Military Takeover
Vanie, OPO -- In an unprecedented move that has shaken the foundations of Oportian democracy, naval forces under the command of Commodore Joseph Fouche seized control of government institutions across the nation this morning, suspending the Constitution and establishing a military-led "National Salvation Council."
The takeover began before dawn with military checkpoints appearing throughout the capital's government district. By midday, armed forces had secured all major government buildings, including the Palais Federal, and detained Federal Representative Marcel Vermeuil along with multiple cabinet officials.
Speaking from Port de Huile Naval Base at 8:00 this morning, Commodore Fouche announced the formation of the National Salvation Council, citing "irreparable failures of leadership" during the Corsair Resurgence and Vermeuil's refusal to honor last week's no-confidence vote.
"The constitutional mechanisms designed to protect our republic have been deliberately subverted by those entrusted with their preservation," Fouche declared in what is being called the "Port de Huile Declaration." He pledged that military rule would last "no longer than necessary to purge corruption, restore constitutional order, and prepare for free and fair elections."
Armored vehicles now surround government buildings throughout Vanie, with similar scenes reported in all major cities. A nationwide curfew has been imposed beginning at sunset tonight. Military officials have stated that essential services will continue uninterrupted.
The coup comes just one day after the official conclusion of the Corsair Resurgence, which cost an estimated 40.1 billion Mérite and claimed thousands of Oportian lives. Recent revelations about ignored intelligence warnings and the mishandled case of Admiral Boulanger had severely undermined public confidence in the Vermeuil administration.
At press time, no armed resistance to the takeover has been reported, though five casualties were confirmed following a brief confrontation at the National Gendarmerie headquarters. International reactions have been mixed, with Nouvelle Alexandrie expressing "grave concern" while Natopia has taken a more measured stance.
The Vanie Herald will continue to report on these extraordinary developments as they unfold.
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