The Storming of the Bastille

The Revolution has arrived! The mob of the third estate has risen in revolt and stormed the Bastille, overthrowing the ancien régime. our ruler our ruler was captured in the chaos, and although it initially seemed that they might be able to negotiate their way out of it with modest concessions, soon the revolutionary leaders saw through their ploy. They decided that they can best assist the Revolution through science, by being the first to try out Dr. Guillotin’s new invention.\n\nWith the our ruler out of the way, a new revolutionary republic has been installed with such strange notions as inalienable rights for everyone (not just monarchs). Threats abound, however, for monarchs and despots across Europe fear they may be the Revolution's next victim and are already preparing for war against us. On the bright side, liberal forces are looking to us for assistance in their own struggles, so we will be able to gain support in such a manner.