Inaugural Address ( Admiral Julio Montesa)

“Citizens of the Empire, veterans of the seas and fields, children of our proud provinces—today we turn toward order and duty. I accept the solemn trust you have given me. We will fortify our frontiers, restore discipline where disorder threatens our peace, and wield our power not for vanity but for the protection of our families, our culture, and our allies.
We will honour the sacrifices made in distant theatres, and we will not abandon those who fought shoulder to shoulder for Spin. We will also listen to the voice of the citizen — for strength without consent corrodes itself. I pledge a government of firm hand and fair law: security, work, and pride. To our enemies: know restraint only when you yield. To our friends: know fidelity only when you stand with us. For the Empire and for history, we advance.”
— Julio Montesa, President, Imperial Republic of Spin

First-Day Executive Actions (Montesa Administration — Day 1)

Assume command briefings — Meet immediately with Fleet Marshal and National Army Chief of Staff for security posture review.
Defense funding directive — Fast-track a budget amendment raising naval and expeditionary funding (in practice: accelerate VSC destroyer production, carrier flight-hours, and Perseverance SSN patrols).
Civil order decree — Authorize regional governors to enforce curfew where riots persist; simultaneously open a public amnesty window for non-violent protest leaders who register and negotiate.
Valencia Accords reaffirmation — Publicly recommit to select Articles (maritime defense, cultural protection) while signaling a tougher interpretation on Article VI (crisis arbitration).
Cabinet picks (acting) — Appoint a strong Defense Minister (a trusted admiral), a pragmatic Interior Minister to handle civil unrest, and an Economic Minister to reassure markets and industry.
Operation & Fleet readiness — Increase carrier strike group readiness levels and authorize targeted patrols near contested chokepoints.
Intelligence purge & loyalty review — Launch a fast, targeted loyalty audit in key security agencies to remove suspected partisan elements planted under prior administrations.
3) Short-Term Political & Military Outlook (Likely Scenarios)
Domestic
Support base: Military, veterans, conservative provinces, defense contractors (VSC, MDC, Guardian). Montesa will have strong institutional backing.
Opposition: Urban liberals, Social Democrats (Prado supporters), and Federal Progressists (Céspedes) will continue protests. Expect increased arrests in hotspots but also careful messaging to avoid turning moderates against the administration.
Economy: Defense spending surge will buoy heavy industry and shipbuilding; markets initially react positively due to contracts and production programs.

International

Allies: Your-Pan and other security-aligned states will welcome Montesa’s firmness. Valencia Accord partners will appreciate the pledge to uphold selected articles, though some may worry about overreach.
Neutrals & Critics: Democracies and neutral states may decry Montesa’s hardline posture; cultural protectionism may be used as legal cover for interventionist acts, prompting diplomatic friction.
Potential flashpoints: Colonial regions and contested zones (Hielia, and Spinnish territories) will see renewed militarization and patrols.

Suggested Immediate Comms

A. To the Nation — Tone: Reassuring & Firm
“Under my command, the Empire will be protected and prosper. You will see no needless bloodshed, but you will see decisive action.”
B. To the Armed Forces — Tone: Direct & Honoring
“All ranks: your discipline is the shield of the Empire. Expect resources, clarity of mission, and a commander who trusts you to act with honor.”
C. To the World — Tone: Controlled Diplomacy
“The Imperial Republic reaffirms its commitments under the Valencia Accords while reserving the right to protect heritage, commerce, and regional stability.”
Julio Montesa won in almost a landslide, estimated to only be third largest party, it crushed those estimates.

Original Voting Estimates:

Fiasco/National Consolidation Party — 35%
Prado/Social Democratic Union — 12%
Montesa/Imperial Restoration Front — 23%
Céspedes/Federal Progress Party — 30%

Final Votes

Fiasco/National Consolidation Party — 35%
Prado/Social Democratic Union — 10%
Montesa/Imperial Restoration Front — 43% — Winning Party
Céspedes/Federal Progress Party — 12%