May 18, 2025
6. The Coup
On the day of the military parade and "The Insurgent" episode six premiere, Bennett discovers non-military personnel operating Pantheon-branded vehicles that break formation to secure key government positions. When he steps to the podium at the Lincoln Memorial to address thousands of fans gathered for the screening, Bennett makes the momentous decision to abandon his prepared remarks and warn the public about the real coup unfolding behind the entertainment facade. But before he can finish, his microphone is cut and security personnel escort him from the stage as the crowd watches in confusion, unable to distinguish whether they're witnessing a marketing stunt or a genuine constitutional crisis.
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Calaruga Shark Media, Welcome to Acting President, Episode six, The Coup.
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Dawn broke over Washington, d c illuminating the capital's monuments
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in soft golden light. It was Sunday Parade Day, episode six,
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Premier Day, and possibly Bennett realized with a chill, the
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day American democracy faced its greatest test since the Civil War.
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He'd barely slept after agreeing to help General Howard and
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Director Chambers. He'd been fitted with a nearly invisible communication device,
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a skin colored earpiece that allowed them to speak to
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him without anyone else knowing. He'd returned to his hotel
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to find Emma Delgado, his longtime publicist and confidant, asleep,
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exhausted from her late meeting at Pantheon. He hadn't woken her,
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Unsure how much to share or who to trust anymore,
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his phone buzzed with a text from Victor Harding, his
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former chief of staff, car picking you up at nine am.
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Big day history in the making. Bennett showered and dressed,
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his movements mechanical. The weight of what was happening, what
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he might be able to prevent, pressed on him like
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a physical burden. Emma was already up when He emerged
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from the bathroom, scrolling through her phone with a concerned expression.
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The Vice President's condition is unchanged, and this situation with
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President Stillman is getting strange. What's happening now, Bennett asked,
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tightening his tie. They're saying air Force one has mechanical issues.
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But when reporters asked why they can't just send the
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backup plane, the White House gave some convoluted explanation about
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security protocols being compromised at the Rome airport, requiring additional
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screening of all US diplomatic aircraft. Bennett frowned. That sounded
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like a manufactured excuse. What about military transports? The President
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could be evacuated on any number of secure aircraft. That's
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what CNN asked. The Press secretary said, the President himself
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decided to remain in place, citing in an interconnected world,
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the president can execute his duties from anywhere, and that
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in the current situation, maintaining diplomatic presence in Rome is crucial.
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They're saying he's in constant secure communication with the National
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Security Council. Convenient, Bennett muttered, and look at this. Emma
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held up her phone showing a Pantheon News Channel headline
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Leadership Vacuum speaker Hendrix to address nation after parade. What
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did Hendrix say in his statement last night, Bennett asked,
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realizing he'd missed it during his meeting with Howard and Chambers.
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Just platitudes about hetty leadership in uncertain times and assurances
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that constitutional processes are being followed. But PNC's coverage, Emma
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shook her head. It's like they're preparing viewers for a
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transfer of power. They've had constitutional scholars on explaining the
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line of succession, historical precedents for leadership transitions. It doesn't
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feel like news anymore. It feels like narrative building, Bennett
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finished exactly. Emma set down her phone. Jimmy, what's going on?
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This is way beyond marketing for a TV show. And
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these passes they sent over She gestured to a new
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set of credentials that had been delivered while he was gone.
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They look unusually official. There are restricted access zones marked
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that coincide with key government buildings. Bennett knew he should
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tell her everything, but General Howard had been explicit minimize exposure.
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Trust no one completely, not even those closest to him.
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I think various groups using the show, the parade, this
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whole course correction phenomenon for their own purposes, he said carefully.
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Some are just capitalizing on a marketing opportunity. Others might
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have more extreme agendas. What kind of extreme? Before Bennett
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could answer, his phone rang Melissa, from Pantheon's marketing team,
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governor Big Day. How are you feeling? Her voice was
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bright with excitement. Fine, Bennett replied, neutrally, just getting ready
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perfect slight change of plans. We need you at the
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parade staging area by ten am instead of meeting at
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the mall. The network wants footage of you with the
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Pantheon vehicles for the pre show. Cars should be there
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any minute. I hadn't agreed to. It's in your contract
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actually publicity obligations. Don't worry. It'll be quick. Then you'll
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be escorted to the VIP viewing area for the parade,
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followed by your speech and the screening. She didn't wait
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for his response, ES see you soon. The call ended abruptly.
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Bennett looked at Emma. They're moving pieces around the board.
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What nothing. I need to make a call before the
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car arrives. He stepped onto the balcony and activated the
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secure communication device Howard had given him. They're changing the schedule.
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They want me at the parade staging area by ten am.
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We know, came Howard's voice in his ear. This works
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in our favor. Get close to the Pantheon branded vehicles
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if you can. We need to identify which ones might
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be carrying non military personnel. How am I supposed to
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do that? Trust your instincts. These won't be professional soldiers.
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Look for subtle differences in bearing uniform details. We'll have
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our people watching too, but you'll be closer. What about
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the President, Bennett asked quietly. That story about compromised security
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protocols in Rome fabricated. Howard confirmed. Our sources at Andrew's
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Air Force base report both backup Air Force one on
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aircraft were suddenly designated for mandatory maintenance inspection last night,
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and the military transport option was dismissed by the Secretary
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of Defense, who appears to be working with Hendrix. They're
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isolating the president deliberately. The hotel room phone rang. The
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front desk announced his car had arrived. I have to go,
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Bennett told Howard. Remember act natural. Let them think you're
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playing along. We'll be monitoring the situation downstairs, Victor Harding
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was waiting beside a black suv with tinted windows. Morning, Governor,
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ready for your close up. Bennett forced a smile always
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As they drove through Washington, Bennett was struck by the
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carnival atmosphere. Streets were already filling with spectators for the parade,
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many wearing coarse correction T shirts or carrying signs with
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Bennett's face. It was surreal seeing his image everywhere, knowing
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what might be unfolding behind the scenes. Quite the turnout.
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Harding commented, watching Bennett's reaction carefully. People love a parade,
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Bennett replied, noncommittally, and a leader they can believe in.
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Bennett decided to probe the situation with the president. Strange
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about stillman being stuck in Rome. You'd think the world's
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most powerful leader would have contingency transportation plans. Harding's smile
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didn't waver. Sometimes the simplest explanation is the correct one.
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Mechanical failures happen, and, as the White House said, in
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today's world, geographic location is less relevant. The president is
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safer staying put than risking travel with compromised protocols. Compromise,
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by whom Bennett asked pointedly. Harding's eyes narrowed slightly. Threats
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emerged from many quarters. Jimmy, the important thing is that
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constitutional mechanisms exist precisely for situations like this. The system
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is designed to maintain stability and continuity. The stage was
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a hive of activity, military vehicles lined up in precise formation,
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soldiers in dress uniforms making final preparations, and mixed among
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them several vehicles with Pantheon Plus logos emblazoned on their sides.
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Bennett was ushered toward a group of these branded military vehicles.
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As he approached, he noticed something odd. The personnel around
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these particular vehicles seemed different. Their uniforms were correct at
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first glance, but little details were off. The way they
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wore their caps, how they stood their haircuts not quite regulation.
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A man in a colonel's uniform approached, saluting Bennett crisply,
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Governor Bennett, honor to have you here today, Sir. Bennett
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returned the greeting with a civilian handshake. The honor's mind
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Colonel Richard, Sir, Third Special Operations Group. Bennett had done
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enough research for his role to know that no such
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unit existed in the US military. Fascinating. I'd love to
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hear more about your unit's work. The man's eyes flickered
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momentarily standard operation support, sir, nothing that would interest a civilian. Oh,
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I don't know. My character in the Insurgent works closely
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with military personnel, always looking for authenticity. As they spoke,
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Bennett casually examined the vehicles. They were genuine military hardware,
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hum v's troop transports, even what appeared to be a
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mobile command center, but all branded with Pantheon logos that
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could be seen from a distance while allowing the actual
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military identifiers to remain visible up close. Perfect cover. Bennett realized.
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From the parade route they'd looked like regular military vehicles
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with promotional decorations, but these weren't parade floats. They were
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operational vehicles with real capabilities, subtly modified for whatever was planned.
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We should get you positioned for the photo op, the
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false colonel said, gently, steering Bennett toward the lead vehicle.
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Bennett noted the man's hand placement, not where a military
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officer would naturally guide someone. This person had civilian instincts,
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despite the uniform. A photographer from Pantheon directed Bennett to
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stand beside one of the vehicles while various military personnel
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gathered around him. As flashbulbs popped, Bennett whispered into his
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hidden communicator. At least eight vehicles with Pantheon branding. Non
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military operators in uniform confirmed came. Howard's voice in his
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ear were tracking continuous planned After the photos, Harding reappeared.
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Time to get you to the VIP viewing stan. The
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parade starts in thirty minutes. The viewing stand was positioned
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prominently on Pennsylvania Avenue, festooned with patriotic bunting and Pantheon
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plus banners. Bennett was seated in the front row between
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Speaker Hendrix and a Pantheon executive. The absence of other
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administration officials was conspicuous. Quite a day for America. Hendricks
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remarked casually, as if they were discussing the weather. The
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two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Army deserves a
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proper celebration. And what else are we celebrating today, mister speaker,
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Bennett asked pointedly. Hendrick smiled thinly. Constitutional continuity, Governor, something
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your show explores quite dramatically. I understand precisely. At noon,
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the parade began, marching bands, traditional units, and ceremonial dress
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veterans groups, all the expected elements of a military parade.
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The crowd cheered enthusiastically, waving flags and coarse correction signs
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in equal measure. Then came the military hardware, tanks, missile launchers,
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personnel carriers, a display of American military might rolling down
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Pennsylvania Avenue. Dispersed among them the Pantheon branded vehicles Bennett
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had seen at the staging area. His earpiece crackled to life.
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We've identified the non standard units, Howard said, urgently. They're
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not following the approved parade route. Three vehicles just broke formation,
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heading toward the Treasury Building. Two more are approaching the
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FBI headquarters. Bennett watched with growing concern as the deception unfolded.
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In plain sight. Most spectators saw nothing amiss, just military
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vehicles in a parade, but he could now spot the
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vehicles that had deviated, using the crowd and confusion as cover.
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On the giant screens erected for the event, Pantheon Plus
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was showing promotional material for The Insurgent, including clips from
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episode six that featured military vehicles surrounding government buildings. The
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parallels were deliberate and disturbing, reality mirroring fiction in real time.
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Bennett's phone buzzed with a news alert. Whitehouse confirms President
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Stillman to address nation from Rome at six pm Eastern
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Standard time, dismisses unfounded concerns about chain of command. Beside him,
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Speaker Hendrix received a text message. The man's expression remained neutral,
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but Bennett caught the slight nod he gave to an
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aid standing nearby. The aid immediately stepped away, speaking urgently
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into a phone. Phase three initiated Harding, whispered seemingly to himself.
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Bennett's earpiece crackled again. Multiple secure facilities reporting unusual access requests.
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They're using the parade as cover, just as we suspected.
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Congressional security reporting personnel with military identification at restricted areas.
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Bennett felt frozen in place, watching democracy unravel in real time,
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while thousands cheered, believing they were witnessing nothing more than entertainment.
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His phone rang Emma Jimmy. Her voice was tight with concern.
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Something strange is happening. I'm at the Pantheon production tent
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on the mall. They're not setting up for a screening
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like they said. There's communications equipment, people I don't recognize
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giving orders. It doesn't look like a TV production team
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at all. Where exactly are you, Bennett asked urgently, the
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main production tent behind the Lincoln Memorial. Jimmy, they're calling
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this operation course correction. This isn't marketing. What's going on? Emma,
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listen carefully, get out of there now. Don't tell anyone
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where you're going. Just leave immediately, but please, Emma, trust me.
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After ending the call, Bennett turned to Hendrix, What exactly
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is happening today, mister Speaker? Hendrix regarded him calmly, Exactly
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what was always going to happen, Governor. A correction to
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the constitutional order, a restoration of proper leadership. You're talking
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about a coup. I'm talking about constitutional succession in a
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time of crisis. Resident is overseas and unable to return.
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The Vice President is incapacitated as Speaker of the House.
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I am next in the line of succession. Nothing illegal
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about that, except for the part where you orchestrated the crisis,
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Bennett said coldly. Hendrick shrugged slightly. Crises happen wise leaders,
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prepare for them. He checked his watch. It's time for
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your speech, Governor. The people are waiting. Bennett looked out
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at the mall, where thousands had gathered for the scheduled
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screening of episode six. Giant screens displayed the Pantheon plus
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logo and course correction day graphics. The crowd was energized, excited,
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completely unaware of what was truly unfolding. My speech, your moment,
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Jimmy Harding said, appearing beside them. Everything we've been building toward.
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The networks are carrying this live. PNC has been promoting
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it all morning as a major address. The crowd is primed,
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ready for leadership. Bennett's earpiece crackled. We're losing control of
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the situation, Howard said, urgently, multiple facilities compromised, communications networks
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being re rooted. You need to abort. Do not give
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that speech. Bennett stood, mind racing. If he refused to speak,
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would they force him replace him? How far would they
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go to maintain the illusion of legitimacy. I need a
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moment to collect my thoughts, he told Harding and Hendrix.
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Five minutes of course, Hendrix said, smoothly, A historic moment
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deserves proper consideration. Bennett moved away from the viewing stand,
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activating his communicator. What's happening. It's more extensive than we anticipated,
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Howard replied grimly. They've infiltrated key security positions. They're using
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the Pantheon branded vehicles as command centers. The parade route
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has become a strategic deployment line. What do you need
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me to do? Your speech is a signal to begin
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the final phase. They need you as the public face
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the legitimizing figure. If you give the speech they prepared,
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it activates sleeper cells across multiple agencies. And if I don't,
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they'll likely proceed anyway. But with confusion in the ranks,
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some participants believe this is a legitimate constitutional succession. Without
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your speech framing it that way, they might hesitate. Bennett
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watched as more Pantheon branded military vehicles moved into position
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around the mall. On the surface, it looked like an
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elaborate marketing stunt, positioning promotional materials for optimal visibility. In reality,
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they were securing strategic positions. His phone buzzed with a
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text from Emma. Got out seeing military vehicles everywhere, not
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just parade taking positions what's happening. Bennett didn't respond, he
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