4 Failed Attempts at World Domination [Video]

[onlybuildsawesome]

[Today the video feed opens up to a view of Nova City from the office of it's Guardian. Who happens to be sitting at his desk with his feet up. After a moment he'll look to the camera and feign surprise before sitting up straight.]

Oh hello there. Citizens of Genessia. In case any of you are new, allow me to introduce myself: I'm the Guardian of the sub-city, Nova City. The one, the only, the brilliant scientist, Dr. Albert W. W-

[However, before Wily can finish, there are two heavy *ka-cha* sounds followed by brilliant lights flashing into the feed.. A clack of high heels follow and Satsuki steps into the feed with her hair blowing in a dramatic fashion.

Perhaps a bit overdramatic, but Satsuki considers it perfect for one as big a deal such as herself. She raises her hilted sword upward, then once she slams it onto ther ground, her narrow gaze intensifies as she bellows: ]

Attention, citizens and denizens alike of Genessia City! Of Attleton! Fayren! and Everglade! Today is a day to rejoice as I, Satsuki Kiryuin, have officially become Deputy Guardian of Nova City as of now! It goes without saying that I support Doctor Albert Wily's aggressive vision of keeping the peace and allowing youth's potential to flourish!

However it has come to my attention that a number of you choose to remain passive, which I feel can only be rectified through education and action! Therefore my first line of duty will be to enforce this education so that you may see and understand the truth your own eyes and minds!

[Wily has climbed up on to his desk and can be seen shaking his fist angirly at Satsuki.]

What are you doing!? I was trying to introduce myself! We rehearsed this!

As of today, I will be in charge of the construction and maintenance of two institutions: The first will be weekly classes that shall assist in getting newcomers up to speed and encourage them to take their new found destiny into their own hands.

The second will be the construction of Wily Academy! This academy will be a mind opening experience for our youth. Being exposed to and sharing differing cultures, ideas, and knowledge will ultimately bring everyone together as one progressive entity! As one we shall create a miracle!

[By this point Wily has given up and slumped back into his chair.]

Kids these days...

For the next several weeks I will be seeking teachers to aid in this cause, and while I am certain I need not say it; student attendance will be mandatory. Those who I must to bring in by force will be punished!

[Satsuki draws in a calm breath, then.]

As construction nears completion, I will be sending out registration forms and will provide details of what resources will be available in this Academy.

I look forward to you all taking part in the elimination of a passive culture and unleashing a strong, bright, and flourishing culture!

[Is she done? It looks like she's done. Wily looks a little bored but he'll sit up straight the moment Satsuki finishes talking.]

Deputy Guardian, Satsuki Kiriyun everyone, giver her a hand.

[He'll clap lightly for a moment.]

Wily Academy is a bold new step that will benefit not only me, but everyone in Genessia. I expect to see a number of slacking dofus' show up ready to learn and become productive members of society once the academy opens up in the near future.

Until then, If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or Satsuki. I'll get to them as I feel I have time.

Comments

[Video]

[clearandpresentdanger]

[Yaag's gaze hardens enough that while he listens, his stoney expression doesn't change in the slightest. In fact, he's not impressed with any of it. He barely had the chance to become adjusted and even more so, he's willing to listen but not much more than that.

He takes a moment to mull over what he's seen and the more he hears, the less impressed he becomes. He finds these two to be more bungling than helpful and doesn't bother to offer any insight.]

Not interested.

[Even though the prospect of being a teacher does ring familiar bells for the staunch Colonel, he's not willing to lend his efforts so easily.]

Re: [Video]

[onlybuildsawesome]

Not interested!? ARE YOU DENSE!?

This is the opportunity of a life time! You should be begging for a position here!

[Video]

[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki raises her hand.]

Forgive the Doctor, he is rather excited about this project. I'm sure you understand.

I would like to hear why you are not interested.

[grindpantera]

Fuck that. Keep your shitty academies or whatever to yourselves.

[Video]

[weavemyownfate]

[She raises a brow. It's pretty clear the rest of this month is going to be quite the test for her patience.]

And you are?

Video

[monkeystowaway]

No thank you. But you two have fun with that.

Video

[onlybuildsawesome]

What part of mandatory did you not understand!?

This is non-negotiable! You will attend Wily Academy or suffer the consequences.

...And let's me logical here, you don't want to get on her bad side.

[Video]

[punkballer]

[Of no surprise to anyone who's experienced the horrors of Hope's Peak Academy, Leon's initial reaction to being told he'd be forced to attend is, understandably, oh hell fucking no. But he gives the pair the benefit of the doubt, and continues watching the remainder of their broadcast. It's obviously going to bring about some changes to Genessia, and he doesn't want to be caught unawares.

It seems other residents are already reacting negatively, but for his part, Leon is curious enough to ask for some clarification instead of outright dismissing the academy. He switches on his vidphone to reply.]

So this academy you guys are putting together... This isn't actually an excuse to lock us all in the school, take our memories, and force us to murder our peers in order to "graduate", right? [There's no humour in his tone; he's being dead serious.] Y'know. Just out of curiosity.

Re: [Video]

[onlybuildsawesome]

What!? No! Of course not!

[Not that the idea doesn't appeal to him on some level, but how's he supposed to rule over people if they're dead?]

Just what kind of schools have you went to!?

[Video]

[shslmechanic]

[Souda kind of subconsciously takes his cues from his friend, and likewise watches the entire video message instead of immediately switching off his vidphone, which had been his first instinct. He's another Hope's Peak Academy victim, could you really blame him?

But, those from that same world-- Souda, Leon, and Chihiro-- don't exactly have much of a world to return to, and two out of the three are already dead in their own timelines, so they seem to be in a unique position compared to typical Genessia residents. Genessia is probably going to be their permanent home, and it definitely beats the alternative. It also means they probably have more incentive than most to take an active part in happenings within the main and sub-cities...

Souda's video reply is public. It's unclear whether this is accidental or intentional.]

You can't just ask evil masterminds if they're plotting evil things, Leon!

[shining_beacon]

If you expect me to consent to sending my students to a school run by Wily, you're both more naive than I gave you credit for.

[Vdeo]

[weavemyownfate]

[Well well, what have we here? She was wondering when she'd finally meet him.]

It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Professor.

I understand that you and Dr Wily have your.. Differences. But I must ask that you consider the bigger picture.

[Video]

[swordprincess]

I don't think making it mandatory is going to encourage people to attend.

If anything, it will only discourage attendance.

[Video]

[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki nods her head.]

I do agree. I assure you I have weighed both the pros and the cons of mandatory or not.

Given the situation we are in, and the current direction things are going, I believe this is the greater decision.

video;

[sharingkindness]

[How a small pony is able to use such a device is honestly anyones guess.]

D-Does this include people who aren't... Ummm... hewman, I guess that's what you are called, right?

[ video ]

[weavemyownfate]

[Welp. Congratulations, Fluttershy. You have left Satsuki completely speechless.]

video;

[soldierofloveandbeauty]

How about thank you, but I'll pass. I don't do well in schools.

[ video ]

[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki raises a brow.]

'Don't do well in schools'? Explain.

[ video ]

[hemoeroticism]

Aha, well, um... I graduated already. ✩

[ From medical school and a scientific college, but he won't say that out loud. It would blow his cover. ]

[ video ]

[weavemyownfate]

Is that so? Congratulations.

[Satsuki stares quietly for a moment, but decides that she won't ask for proof.]

Might I ask your name.

[kiryuin_shield]

Gamagori just nodded from the shadowy corner he waited in. He didn't exactly trust Wily, but that mistrust was far outweighed by his dedication to Satsuki's cause. Even now, he could see who undoubtedly wore the pants in this partnership, and it certainly wasn't the 'true' guardian.

"Satsuki-sama, I will begin assembling a task force to enforce attendance immediately."

[weavemyownfate]

"Gamagori. Keep in mind that this is merely the preperatory phase. It will be some time before the deployment phase." Satsuki replies with her gaze still upon the screen.

The negative reactions are mostly what she had expected. Now is the time to study and take notes, then start working on the next phase. "If things continue as planned, we may have some volunteers for said task force. I shall keep you updated on that matter."

[Video]

[nabaat]

[Jihl looked at her device, when she noticed that there was someone wailing around a smile crept upon her lips. Jihl was not necessarily interested, but she was surely curious about what this man thought of the controlling others.

The attractive blonde leaned back, her head shakes dismissively.]

And what's this?

[Video]

[onlybuildsawesome]

[What's with this woman? Why's she just smiling and shaking her head.]

What does it look like!? We're trying to start a school here!

video

[fairytails]

[ U g h she's talked enough with Ozpin about this, it's probably best to get information directly from the source.

It's information gathering, okay? ]

You say "student attendance will be mandatory," but what defines a "student?" [ Like, what, everybody under twelve? ....Mavis is older than that. ]

[ video ]

[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki blinks slowly a few times. Mavis' appearance is actually a very plesent surprise!]

An excellent question. There are two definitions: 1) those between the age of thirteen and nineteen. 2) Anyone older who wishes to attend, to a maximum age of 24.

Anyone older than 24 would be handled on a case by case basis.

video;

[tenminutes]

Are you kidding me? I'm a teacher and I'm declaring rebellion against this.

[Video]

[weavemyownfate]

Oh? And why is that, Miss..?

voice;

[whiteas]

Excuse you, but I don't think you have a right to decide what type of education every single person deserves. For one thing, some educational institutes are always better than others and some people deserve higher levels of education if they're more advanced and dedicated. For another? Not all of us have the same cultural standards that would make anything that you would be teaching useful to them, especially not by force.

While I adore the idea of getting everyone together to exchange different cultures, this sounds more like military action and propaganda enforcement than anything actually useful.

[ voice ]

[weavemyownfate]

Mn. But seeing as the alternative does not appear to be very desirable, I have taken it upon myself to create one that is.

I possess most of the resources to address the issues of levels of education, and the cultural standards can be addressed once they are brought to me.

As for your final point, perhaps it is as you say. But it appears one of my background is needed to get things done. I come from what you might call a Military Academy, and a particularly strict one.

[Video]

[murderacurry]

EXPERIENCE OVER THE AEONS HAS TAUGHT ME THAT THOSE WHO TRY TO ROB PEOPLE OF CHOICE FIND THEIRS DWINDLING DAY BY DAY.

[Yes a skeleton figure in a dark robe is sipping tea and eying the two with both interest and a hint of pity. His voice echoes in the head of whoever is listening, like the booming of a crypt door shutting in the depths of the world. The device is certainly handy in replicating his normal means of communication.]

[Video]

[weavemyownfate]

[Well this is a story to tell the others at home. Satsuki has spoken with a pony, a man with a bonejaw as a mouth, and now a skeleton.

But what is this means of communication? More telepathy? Though it seems, different. Satsuki starts to feel a bit shaken, though her expression remains stern.]

Genessia's.. very existence seems to suggest otherwise.

But let us assume you're right and it will eventually fall; what might that mean for us outsiders? We do not know. In fact we know very little, and as things stand we will continue to know little to our dying breath.

[Satsuki's voice bellows, but while it doesn't ring of death, it is heavy in passion.]

I can give up planning a few parties in exchange for bettering ourselves. It's discipline! It is being a little responsible! It is absurd to view this as being 'robbed choice'!

Video

[frostheartedrose]

[She'll just be leaning back in a rather comfy looking chair, an oddly large pile of books behind her. Bridget looked rather thoughtful for another moment before sighing.]

While I tentatively accept that the first is perhaps a good idea in theory, there are a lot of holes in it. Why place the location of this orientation in Nova City instead of finding a building near the bay? It would be much more convenient.

[And a slight pause to sip her tea.]

As for this mandatory academy... Again, why Nova City? There are a number of places classes could be held in the central city and would be equal commute from any of the branch areas. Will there be dorms and provided meals and clothing? Being forced to attend school while having to buy food and clothing as well as paying rent is quite difficult to balance. How will you be able to teach about other cultures other than the one known by the teachers? Unless all the students take turns teaching in which case it then becomes a round table discussion.

[There's another pause for some tea.]

And then comes the enforcement of this mandatory institution. How do you intend to do such?

Video

[weavemyownfate]

[People certainly do enjoy their tea, don't they? Maybe Satsuki should start some sort of 'Tea Lovers' club.

That said, Satsuki seems to agree if her nod says anything.]

Actually, Genessia City was the original idea for location, but I'm afraid that negotiations have been.. Difficult.

[One could wager a guess why.]

I suppose I should have clarified that this is not going to possess a dormitory-like housing. The 'balance' should not be an issue, but if there is a greater demand for one, then I shall take it into consideration.

The resources in the central city itself are inadequate for what I plan to offer. I see little issue with a 'round table discussion', so long as it is properly supervised.

There is little we can do about the location at the present time. It is inconvenient, but the alternatives are not much better.

[As for how to enforce, she looks a little surprised. She's the first to ask.]

I am not ready to reveal the 'how' just yet.