Congratulations! As the Hand of the King (tm), You've been given the honorable privilege of appointing nominations to the Sovereigns Small Council. After scouring air, land, sea and space, we think that the Legislature has nominated ten excellent candidates who will be the firm wise and intellectual voice upon your Sovereign's Small Council. Keep in mind, you have to choose at least one of them and sadly due to the byzantine nature of politics (and author/OP fiat) it'll be difficult to get rid of these pernicious influences upon the Nation once they are elevated to the Small Council.
And this Sovereign is a really good friend or relative of yours and you are both really invested in this nation he has somehow ended up ruling so you don't want to betray or backstab him or anything.
Keep in mind, you'll need every bit of help you can get as our territory is under perennial threat both conventional and unconventional, external and internal. Known and Unknown. Choose wisely...
Pycelle (Game of Thrones): Pycelle is a learned man wise in the ways of science, history, medicine and providing wise council. And don't worry about the anachronistic knowledge, despite his seeming frailty, he's been able to flash learn a whole lot about our modern times and thus his knowledge base will be on par with the current technological state. Some may call him sycophantic, cowardly, duplicitous, degenerate, selfish, insincere and come off as senile, clumsy, and stammering more then a current US President but...
Sparatus (Mass Effect): A skilled military man and politician who despite his love for Palaven and his Turian people, has dedicated his life selflessly to serving on the Citadel Council to the benefit of all sentient peoples across the known galaxy. He questions everything, but you can't be afraid to ask questions right? While some may find his skepticism, obstinance, ignorance, and thinly veiled contrarianism in the face of growing insurmountable mountains of evidence to be vexing...
Robert Kinsey (Stargate): Distinguished longterm Senator whose famous for cutting out useless waste in the government. His fiscal responsibility may someday propel him to even higher offices. He's a compassionate family man who while unable to serve in the military himself (illness robbed him of his chance to serve his country) he still managed to serve God and Country and do the Lords Work as a politician putting forth strong, rational and well thought out 'Earth First' policies. He possesses impressive political connections and pull which on a few occasions let his courageous leadership shine. He oversaw the successful test of a planet destroying weapon, patriotically fought alien corruption in America, pushed for civilian oversight and control of secret military Black Ops programs and much, much more! Short sighted critics might say he self righteously chooses the most contrarian, stupid alternative plan repeatedly but...
Vrook Lamar (Star Wars): Highly extinguished Jedi Master who served on the Council in the Mandalorian and Jedi Civil Wars, it was his sage wisdom that helped deal with the pernicious problem of the Jedi Exile by stripping her of her dangerous powers after she submitted to Judgement to the Council after defending the Republic from the invading Mandalorians. Then, after being saved by the exonerated returning Jedi Exile, his great plan was to strip her of her powers and kill her on the chance she might be a danger again. Sadly, he was stopped by EVIL DARK JEDI before the plan could be enacted. Pessimistic, cynical, and disdainful of those who actually do shit...
The Toaster (Fallout: New Vegas): The Toaster continued its psychotic spree, reducing all appliances in range to scrap electronics and spare parts. After one of its more psychotic episodes, however, the other Sink personalities decided enough was enough, and dumped the Toaster in a bathtub. Sparking and hissing, the Toaster swore its enemies would rue the day when they had bread - and no way to toast it.
Alfrid Lickspittle (Hobbit Films): This fucking guy. At least Grima probably took a bath.
Starscream (Transformers): I mean... Megatron must've brought him back for a reason. He has such a known pedigree of... uhhh deceit and betrayal. Conversely... giant robot transformer.
Kane (Command & Conquer): Some sort of Russian Futurist. Seems pretty trustworthy...
Settra (Warhammer Fantasy): Settra... Great King, the Imperishable, Khemrikhara, The Great King of Nehekhara, King of Kings, Opener of the Way, Wielder of the Divine Flame, Punisher of Nomads, The Great Unifier, Commander of the Golden Legion, Sacred of Appearance, Bringer of Light, Father of Hawks, Builder of Cities, Protector of the Two Worlds, Keeper of the Hours, Chosen of Ptra, High Steward of the Horizon, Sentinel of the Two Realms, The Undisputed, Begetter of the Begat, Scourge of the Faithless, First of the Charnel Valley, Rider of the Sacred Chariot, Vanquisher of Vermin, Champion of the Death Arena, Mighty Lion of the Infinite Desert, Emperor of the Shifting Sands, He Who Holds The Sceptre, Great Hawk Of The Heavens, Waker of the Hierotitan, Monarch of the Sky, Majestic Emperor of the Shifting Sands, Champion of the Desert Gods, Breaker of the Ogre Clans, Builder of the Great Pyramid, Terror of the Living, Master of the Never-Ending Horizon, Master of the Necropolises, Taker of Souls, Tyrant to the Foolish, Bearer of Ptra's Holy Blade, Scion of Usirian, Scion of Nehek, The Great, Chaser of Nightmares, Keeper of the Royal Herat, Founder of the Mortuary Cult, Banisher of the Grand Hierophant, High Lord Admiral of the Deathfleets, Guardian of the Charnal Pass, Tamer of the Liche King, Charioteer of the Gods, He Who Does Not Serve, Mighty Lion of the Infinite Desert, Scarab Purger, Favoured of Usirian, Player of the Great Game, Liberator of Life, Lord Sand, Wrangler of Scorpions, Emperor of the Dunes, Eternal Sovereign of Khemris Legions, Seneschal of the Great Sandy Desert, Warden of the Eternal Necropolis, Master of the Mortis River, Guardian of the Dead, Great Keeper of the Obelisks, Deacon of the Ash River, General of the Mighty Frame, Summoner of Sandstorms, Master of all Necrotects, Purger of the Greenskin Breathers, Killer of the False Gods Champions, Tyrant of the Gold Dunes, Avenger of the Dead, Carrion Master, Eternal Warden of Nehek's Lands, Breaker of Djaf's Bond etc.
Yeah he'll be a great secondary Advisor. Look at that resume!
The Hosts of The View (ABC): I've always wanted to do a show with women of different generations, backgrounds, and views: a working mother, a professional in her 30's, a young woman just starting out, and then somebody who's done almost everything and will say almost anything. And in a perfect world, I'd get to join the group whenever I wanted…
And this Sovereign is a really good friend or relative of yours and you are both really invested in this nation he has somehow ended up ruling so you don't want to betray or backstab him or anything.
Keep in mind, you'll need every bit of help you can get as our territory is under perennial threat both conventional and unconventional, external and internal. Known and Unknown. Choose wisely...
Pycelle (Game of Thrones): Pycelle is a learned man wise in the ways of science, history, medicine and providing wise council. And don't worry about the anachronistic knowledge, despite his seeming frailty, he's been able to flash learn a whole lot about our modern times and thus his knowledge base will be on par with the current technological state. Some may call him sycophantic, cowardly, duplicitous, degenerate, selfish, insincere and come off as senile, clumsy, and stammering more then a current US President but...
Sparatus (Mass Effect): A skilled military man and politician who despite his love for Palaven and his Turian people, has dedicated his life selflessly to serving on the Citadel Council to the benefit of all sentient peoples across the known galaxy. He questions everything, but you can't be afraid to ask questions right? While some may find his skepticism, obstinance, ignorance, and thinly veiled contrarianism in the face of growing insurmountable mountains of evidence to be vexing...
Robert Kinsey (Stargate): Distinguished longterm Senator whose famous for cutting out useless waste in the government. His fiscal responsibility may someday propel him to even higher offices. He's a compassionate family man who while unable to serve in the military himself (illness robbed him of his chance to serve his country) he still managed to serve God and Country and do the Lords Work as a politician putting forth strong, rational and well thought out 'Earth First' policies. He possesses impressive political connections and pull which on a few occasions let his courageous leadership shine. He oversaw the successful test of a planet destroying weapon, patriotically fought alien corruption in America, pushed for civilian oversight and control of secret military Black Ops programs and much, much more! Short sighted critics might say he self righteously chooses the most contrarian, stupid alternative plan repeatedly but...
Vrook Lamar (Star Wars): Highly extinguished Jedi Master who served on the Council in the Mandalorian and Jedi Civil Wars, it was his sage wisdom that helped deal with the pernicious problem of the Jedi Exile by stripping her of her dangerous powers after she submitted to Judgement to the Council after defending the Republic from the invading Mandalorians. Then, after being saved by the exonerated returning Jedi Exile, his great plan was to strip her of her powers and kill her on the chance she might be a danger again. Sadly, he was stopped by EVIL DARK JEDI before the plan could be enacted. Pessimistic, cynical, and disdainful of those who actually do shit...
The Toaster (Fallout: New Vegas): The Toaster continued its psychotic spree, reducing all appliances in range to scrap electronics and spare parts. After one of its more psychotic episodes, however, the other Sink personalities decided enough was enough, and dumped the Toaster in a bathtub. Sparking and hissing, the Toaster swore its enemies would rue the day when they had bread - and no way to toast it.
Alfrid Lickspittle (Hobbit Films): This fucking guy. At least Grima probably took a bath.
Starscream (Transformers): I mean... Megatron must've brought him back for a reason. He has such a known pedigree of... uhhh deceit and betrayal. Conversely... giant robot transformer.
Kane (Command & Conquer): Some sort of Russian Futurist. Seems pretty trustworthy...
Settra (Warhammer Fantasy): Settra... Great King, the Imperishable, Khemrikhara, The Great King of Nehekhara, King of Kings, Opener of the Way, Wielder of the Divine Flame, Punisher of Nomads, The Great Unifier, Commander of the Golden Legion, Sacred of Appearance, Bringer of Light, Father of Hawks, Builder of Cities, Protector of the Two Worlds, Keeper of the Hours, Chosen of Ptra, High Steward of the Horizon, Sentinel of the Two Realms, The Undisputed, Begetter of the Begat, Scourge of the Faithless, First of the Charnel Valley, Rider of the Sacred Chariot, Vanquisher of Vermin, Champion of the Death Arena, Mighty Lion of the Infinite Desert, Emperor of the Shifting Sands, He Who Holds The Sceptre, Great Hawk Of The Heavens, Waker of the Hierotitan, Monarch of the Sky, Majestic Emperor of the Shifting Sands, Champion of the Desert Gods, Breaker of the Ogre Clans, Builder of the Great Pyramid, Terror of the Living, Master of the Never-Ending Horizon, Master of the Necropolises, Taker of Souls, Tyrant to the Foolish, Bearer of Ptra's Holy Blade, Scion of Usirian, Scion of Nehek, The Great, Chaser of Nightmares, Keeper of the Royal Herat, Founder of the Mortuary Cult, Banisher of the Grand Hierophant, High Lord Admiral of the Deathfleets, Guardian of the Charnal Pass, Tamer of the Liche King, Charioteer of the Gods, He Who Does Not Serve, Mighty Lion of the Infinite Desert, Scarab Purger, Favoured of Usirian, Player of the Great Game, Liberator of Life, Lord Sand, Wrangler of Scorpions, Emperor of the Dunes, Eternal Sovereign of Khemris Legions, Seneschal of the Great Sandy Desert, Warden of the Eternal Necropolis, Master of the Mortis River, Guardian of the Dead, Great Keeper of the Obelisks, Deacon of the Ash River, General of the Mighty Frame, Summoner of Sandstorms, Master of all Necrotects, Purger of the Greenskin Breathers, Killer of the False Gods Champions, Tyrant of the Gold Dunes, Avenger of the Dead, Carrion Master, Eternal Warden of Nehek's Lands, Breaker of Djaf's Bond etc.
Yeah he'll be a great secondary Advisor. Look at that resume!
The Hosts of The View (ABC): I've always wanted to do a show with women of different generations, backgrounds, and views: a working mother, a professional in her 30's, a young woman just starting out, and then somebody who's done almost everything and will say almost anything. And in a perfect world, I'd get to join the group whenever I wanted…