>princess Meredith (democrat/communist)>>5718289>>5718351>>5718400>>5718507>>5718551You approach the palace gate, entering through a side door specifically marked for official visitors. You are halted by two members of the Fanatical Kingsguard. This battalion-strength unit can trace its lineage back to Ferrovia's founding days. One guard points an Aquila Empire-manufactured Talon submachine gun (Model 1283) at you while his comrade pats you down searching for explosives. The fact that Ferrovia hasn't produced a home-grown submachine gun for the King's Guard is a further sign of stagnation caused by the king's illness. Given the guards' fanatical devotion, it's likely he bought this weapon with his own money. The guard nods to you.
The path to the meeting room is unmarked, but one of the King's Guards leads you there. You enter the center of the room, which is dominated by a large oak table. This little council was once focused on railroad modernization, but it has now transformed into a semi-secret group supporting the Princess. The room is almost evenly split - half filled with merchants and militia captains and half with various members of the communist underground identified by their red armbands. You note that you're the only person in military uniform. Glances laden with animosity from communists greet your own armband proudly displaying Airborne's signature crow symbol.
Turning your attention to young Princess Meredith at end of table, you take in her youthful face – she’s just 19 years old – along with surprising presence beside her: Knight Commander Alric, leader of King's Guard himself! As she catches sight of you entering formally summons invitingly with her bright smile saying “Ah Major, good to see you! Please join us at table; we should be starting shortly.”
>take a seat with the merchants and millita captains>Sit with the princess>sit with the communist although its probably a bad idea 