Time That Torch Burned Brighter

As the sun was barely peeking over the horizon, Perseverance was up and training his body. Today was going to be the day...

The delegates of the US had met many times before, but not like this, today was their moment to create history. Keith was out for a jog with his medic as he looked across Washington Park. Rothschild's attack on him had several left its mark on him. Once the sun was up, Keith and Perseverance marched into the Committee Building, everyone was already there. Once seated, they got to work.

"I have gathered everyone here today to discuss an issue that has gone overlooked for far too long." Stated Perseverance. "The Heteromorphs cry out for safety and someone to put these fascists in their place."

Irongrail Archie stood up. "I concur. They aren't asking for much, they're asking to be allowed to live... such recklessness of these rising Fascist empires has to be answered. 

"What would you propose we do?" Asked Demi skeptically. "The faction populations are demanding we isolate and cut ourselves off. Being the world's police doesn't serve us or them."

"Normally, Demi and I would agree, but we can't ignore the Heteromorphs. They are crying in pain. Make no mistake, this is a genocide." Liam said as he shook his head. 

"There is a way." Started Keith, "It will, however, require all of us. Not one faction can sit this out."

"Well, fuckin' spill it," Francesco said with a hint of impatience. 

"It's simple. The US must reunite. Ellis Island will be reopened with direct transit to the various regions, and... the US must retaliate against Canada and Mexico for their roles in Rothschild's war. Everyone, my family, friends, and colleagues, this isn't merely about revenge..."

"It sends a message." Said Tyrese and Demi.

The room erupted in murmurs, but murmurs of agreement. It wasn't long before a consensus was reached. However, they spent a few hours talking about who would lead, where the capital would be, and just how to govern the US. 

Several hours went by and the delegates had gathered in the WCMY 1430 News Network Station.

"We go live in 3...2...1..." Mike pointed to a darkened table as Dr. Sue greenlit a New Greater Ottawan technological advancement to hack the entire world's news networks.

"For far too long, the United States hasn't been very United."

"However, together we answered the challenge of our corrupt government... 

"My grandson executed the Tyrants, Clinton, Rockefeller, and Soros. He even sent the Demon Lord Rothschild screaming back to hell..."

Across the globe, people watched the overridden broadcast from America. 

"The Declaration of Independence was clear to the King at the time... Y'all, this is the American Committee President Keith Paradime speaking to you with the Council of America. In the world of today, we have a kind of cancer, spreading at a pace at which many of y'all cannot see its drawbacks and ramifications. I am talking of course on the subject of the Fascist group known as "Delzigade". We here in America haven't always gotten along. Hell, we had a Civil War because we couldn't decide whether or not to give African Americans the right to freedom and life in America. As such, I will not follow in the footsteps of my Southern ancestors, but rather I am spearheading this movement and hereby declare that Ellis Island shall be reopened to intake all of the Heteromorphs seeking refuge from Delzigade's persecution."

Keith took off his reading glasses and looked directly into the camera.

"This message now is directed to the leader of Delzigade. The United States of America was founded as a Republic, and damn near died a Demagogue's Democracy. It is time that the Torch of Liberty burned brighter, and that means we have to stoke and tend the fire. That means we, the United States of America hereby reject our origins as a Republic and hereby replace it with the Greater Ottawan-inspired governance of "Principled Mastocracy". From here on out, we, the United States shall be governed by an elected council of delegates, with the elections held on the grounds of best technically for a seat and best interactionally suited for a seat. At its base definition; "Mastocracy" is a meritocratic system of governance that has taken and combined the aspects of a "Technocracy", a system of government in which the best within the fields of STEM lead. Then, the two seemingly head-butting ideas are bonded together by the constitutional aspect of a Constitutional Republic. The name is derived from the word "Mastery" or "The Best at/of Things."

The station and world were abuzz with murmurs and chatter of this new, unknown to many, idea and solution Keith had told them. Perseverance had created Mastocracy in college, for a Political Theory class. However, after shit hit the fan, it became clear to the other leaders, Greater Ottawa's governance style had to be adopted nationwide. 

"Furthermore, I hereby establish "The Mastocratic Greater States of America" or M.G.S.A and declare it an empire. As of fifteen minutes ago, Joint Strike Forces Epsilon and Dendrogram have successfully invaded and captured Canada, Mexico, and Latin America. They will not be made into states, rather they shall serve protectorates nations."

The other M.G.S.A. Council members all joined Keith in the camera's frame. "We hereby reject Fascism, Communism and push our citizens forward for their bests and of our bests."

Meanwhile, Constitution MK II and Perseverance were mopping up the remaining Delzigade soldiers. Those who refused to surrender were massacred like nothing before. Dr. Sue, Sundeep, and their teams had "amended" Constitution after her big fight with Rothschild. They'd designed and developed several new weapons systems for her to utilize. They'd repaired her damaged frame, replacing it with New Ottawan Titanium, rather than use hardened steel like they had previously. Even her lasers had received several upgrades thanks to Dr. Von Schneider. 

As the American Automaton blasted her way across Canada, the American Hero, Perseverance, was also utilizing some new moves. He'd been practicing in the early hours of the morning for the last few weeks. He was getting stronger and wasn't about to stop now. 

The world was one powder keg away from a repeat of World War I and all it needed was a push off the ledge. After his battle with Rothschild, Perseverance had become a symbol for people across the world trying to push back against the ever-growing threats of Extreme Fascism and Extreme Communism. With the rage of the Ghost quelled, the world was witnessing the rise of an Age of Heroes and an Age of Villains.

Even with such things, Perseverance looked at the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Several vestiges joined him at his side as he thought to himself. "This world is only going to plunge further into chaos. Rothschild's foolish act of giving humanity such powers could be the very stick of dynamite that undoes the world..."

Meanwhile, across the very same ocean, Delzigade's Leader stood on the rocky shoreline. Cessair Thanatos had been a voice opposing Rothschild on the European side of his reign. After Perseverance had annihilated the Tyrant, Poland made Cessair its leader. Under his rule, Poland conquered Russia, all of Scandinavia, the U.K., France, and most of Europe... all except for Germany. The Germans, while electing far-right leaders, had refused to go down their path of Fascism once again. Rather, they embraced Nationalism and had even spoken to the American Hero about adopting Mastocracy. 

"Titus... such foolish nations shall reap what they sow. Tell the Seventh Aerial Vanguard to launch. Burn their precious copper statue to the ground. This isn't an age of niceties, but an Era of Conquered Nations. By the end of this, the United States will have fallen, and join our ranks."