National News Broadcast"
Network: BNN – Blackwood National News
Anchor: Marcellus Vane (Chief Royal Correspondent)
[Opening scene: BNN's signature intro plays — a deep horn followed by orchestral music. The screen fades to the broadcast studio. Behind the anchor is the glowing sigil of the Blackwood Empire: a crowned sword over a globe, beneath it the words "Order. Power. Eternity."]
Marcellus Vane:
"Good evening, citizens of the Empire. I'm Marcellus Vane, and this is BNN's special coverage of the most anticipated event in our empire's history — the wedding of Supreme Leader Chris Blackwood and his appointed bride, Commander Amara. We are now just one day away from the union that will redefine not just the palace, but the entire world structure under the Blackwood Order."
[Camera pans to footage of the Imperial Palace — glowing with red-and-black banners. Streets lined with statues. Hundreds of elite security drones hover overhead.]
Marcellus Vane (continued):
"Preparations are complete. The Grand Cathedral of Power, previously known as the Hall of Decrees, has been transformed into a ceremonial stage unlike any seen since the Coronation of One — the day Chris took the title of Blackwood 1 and became God of the Empire."
[Split-screen shows Chris walking through a private hall, and Amara stepping out of a dressing chamber surrounded by elite stylists.]
"Lady Amara — soon to be 02 of the Empire — has remained out of public view for the past week. Sources confirm she's been coordinating with High Advisor Classic and the Royal Council to implement sweeping reforms post-wedding. Insiders say her title will not just be ceremonial. She will hold active command of the BAM (Blackwood Authority Military) and a decisive voice in all disciplinary action across the Federation."
[Footage cuts to Classic giving orders, his face partially hidden.]
"Number 4 — the prince of silence, Classic Blackwood, is said to have declared full support of his father earlier this week. Though his allegiance remains subtle, all indications point to a unified front behind the Supreme Leader."
Breaking Visual: "The Status of Former 02 — Skylar Blackwood"
"Now to what many across the empire have been whispering: the fate of Skylar Blackwood — once the beloved 02 and wife of the Supreme Leader. As of this broadcast, she remains under high-security palace detention. Officials have stated she will not be present at the wedding. When asked if she would be formally stripped of her title, the Empire's press office declined to comment."
[Clips roll of Skylar escorted through palace gates, her hands uncovered but guarded.]
Marcellus Vane:
"Public opinion remains divided. Some consider her a fallen queen. Others... a symbol of rebellion. Still, no charges have been made. And notably, the Supreme Leader has maintained an unspoken command: no harm shall come to her... unless by his word."
[LIVE Report: Vox populi – Citizen voices across the empire]
Citizen #44, Inner Circle:
"Chris marrying Amara is justice. She's stood by him when others doubted. She's earned the crown."
Citizen #38, Outer Zone:
"We loved Skylar. But this empire moves fast. Stay still, get swept."
Citizen #12, Industrial Class:
"Does love matter when power is all that rules? This wedding… it's just the beginning."
Marcellus Vane (calmly):
"Security for the event has reached its highest tier. All numbered citizens above 66 have been ordered to remain in designated zones. BNN confirms that over 4,000 surveillance drones will be operational during the ceremony, with 500 elite guards stationed at the Imperial Wing alone. Any attempt to breach the zone will be met with force — no exceptions."
[Graphic on-screen: "Wedding of the Century – What to Expect"]
Vow Ceremony at the Tower of Silence
Ring Exchange Forged from Empire Gold
Public Oath by Amara to Rule Beside the Supreme Leader
Royal Banquet for First-Class Citizens (Numbers 6–66)
Fireworks Over the Blackwood Skyway
Live Broadcast in 57 Empire-Controlled Nations
Marcellus Vane (closing):
"History is not written in ink anymore — it is carved in Blackwood Steel. And tomorrow, that steel will bind two of the most formidable minds the empire has ever seen. Stay with us here on BNN as we count down to the moment the Empire's pulse changes forever."
[Music swells. Screen fades to the wedding countdown clock: 1 Day. 2 Hours. 37 Minutes.]
To be continued...