My people! We have good news for all of you. Because of Our generous nature, We will only be collecting a paltry 104% rate on the income tax this year, allowing you to keep 21% more than last year. Taxes on property are herewith reduced to 97% of the value of said property, real, personal, intellectual, or other. Rejoice, for your Emperor is indeed magnanimous and caring.

We have also declared the 11th day of February to be henceforth and for all time celebrated with banquets and festivities.

None of the above applies to those in Our Imperial Oubliette. We are pleased with our Imperial Torturer, who has reduced the temperature therein to slightly above the freezing point of alcohol so that the prisoners will not become overheated and ill.

Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex          ®      His Mark