By Order of
the Executive Councilof
the Confederation
of North American Republics
This
is to certify that the bearer of this document is, before the
sight of all mankind, henceforth to be considered as
a representative of the collective nations of the
Confederation of
North American Republics. Be it
known that Vila Resthal, Captain of the Airship Service of
the Confederation of North American Republics Combined Armed
Forces, after many years of exemplary service to
the varied members of, or allies
to, the Confederation of
North American Republics in the
defense of our combined nations against the Martian Invaders,
is hereby granted the
rank of Special Agent and the rank of Sky Marshal, with all the
responsibilities
and duties of said ranks to be conferred upon him. We, the
undersigned, as duly elected or appointed representatives of our
various nations, do hereby bestow upon said Vila Resthal the rank of
Special Agent of the Confederation of North American Republics.
Furthermore, in time of need we extend to him the powers of; Minister
Extraordinary,
Ambassador-at-Large, and Air-Fleet Admiral. It is to be expected that
he
will represent the nations comprising the Confederation of
North
American Republics to the utmost of his
ability in all Diplomatic as well as Law Enforcement duties. The rank
of Sky Marshal is conferred upon him as an aid to his mandate to seek
out and bring to justice those who would seek to prey upon the
legitimate
trade and shipping interests of all nations either members of, or
allied to,
the Confederation of North American Republics. Furthermore, he
is
hereby charged to defend the Confederation of North American Republics
against any who would seek to
invade our member nations or the allies thereof.
Created
Special Agent and Sky Marshal
of and for the Confederation of North American Republics, this day of
April 15th 1870. Captain Vila Resthal is hereby assigned to
command the CNAR Airship Nemesis,
effective immediately. We also hereby instruct him to defend
the Confederation of North American Republics and the planet
Earth
against all foes both domestic
and extraterrestrial. We, the undersigned, as duly elected
representatives of our individual nations, by unanimous agreement, do
proclaim and invest Captain
Vila Resthal to hold all of the powers and responsibilities inherent
with the rank of Special Agent of the Confederation of North
American Republics, and Sky Marshal of the Combined Armed Services of
the Confederation of North American
Republics. We hereby charge him to uphold the laws of, defend the
nations and allies thereof, and protect the inhabitants of the nations
comprising the Confederation of North American Republics.
This, we
now do swear before all who would question us, is the unanimous will
of all signed below, even as we now so swear before the Almighty
Creator of All Things, and in the collective sight of all mankind.
For the Inhabitants of the
Collected Nations of the Confederacy of North American
Republics
Signed this 15th
day of April, of the year 1870;
Joshua Abraham Norton I,
Emperor of California and Protector of Mexico
Robert E. Lee,
President of the Confederated States of America Ulysses S. Grant,
President of the Federated States of America
Tiana Raven Gentry Houston,
President of the Republic of Texas
Justine d'Alembert,
Chief Executive of the Canadian Commonwealth
Albert Lung Mei Wing d'Azure,
Chairman of the People's Republic of Quebec
Don Diego Alejandro Cesar de la Vega,
Duke of the Mexican Territories of the Empire of California
Edward Arthur Henry Rudolph Plantagenet III,
Prince-Protector of the Commonwealth of the West Indies
Aleut Commare Romanov,
Chieftain of the Alaskan Territories
Lot,
Kamehameha V King of Hawai'i
Classified - Military Records Excerpt:
Vila Resthal, Acting Captain
Confederation of North
American Republics, Airship Service
Current
Posting: 1870:
Airship Nemesis,
Interceptor Class - Confederation of North American Republics
registry, Rank; Captain
Previous Postings: 1867: Detached Duty - Confederation
of North American Republics, Secret Service; Special Assignments
1866: Detached Duty - Confederation of North American
Republics, Rank; Special Agent, Deputy Sky Marshal 1865: Airship Enterprise, Carrier
Class - Empire of California registry, Rank; First Officer/Pilot
(acting Captain, Special Forces) 1865: Airship Hornet, Carrier
Class - Republic of Texas registry, Rank; First Officer/Pilot 1864: Airship City of Atlanta,
Battleship Class - Confederated States of America registry, Rank;
Second Officer/Pilot 1864: Airship Knoxville, Destroyer
Class - Confederated States of America registry, Rank; Third
Officer/Ground Forces Commander 1863: Airship Oakland, Destroyer
Class - Empire of California registry, Rank; Lt. Commander/Combat
Specialist, Ground Forces 1863: Airship Savannah, Destroyer
Class - Confederated States of America registry, Rank; Lt.
Commander/Combat Specialist, Ground Forces - Special
Training; Dirigible & Fixed-Wing Aircraft Fighter/Bomber Pilot,
Ranking: 7th
in a class of 250 1862: Battle
Wagon R.E.
Lee, Steam-Tank - Confederated States of America, Rank;
Master Gunnery Sargent 1861: Battle Wagon J.M. Browning,
Steam-Tank - Empire of California, Rank; Master Sargent
(acting Major) 1860: 151st
Cavalry Regiment - Federated States of America, detached
duty to Empire of California, Rank; Sargent (acting Major) 1859: 151st
Cavalry Regiment - Federated States of America, Rank;
Scout, Sargent 1858: 7th
Cavalry Regiment - Confederated States of America, Rank;
Scout, Private, First Class
Conclusions:
Cptn. Resthal has
repeatedly shown resourcefulness, ingenuity, and adaptability in combat
situations against the Martian Invaders as well as a talent for
command. From minor skirmishes in the early days of the last invasion
attempt to his decisive victory against the Martian Beachhead Base in
'65 he has demonstrated leadership and tactical abilities above and
beyond the norm. His service in various nation's military groups has
been nothing short of exemplary. It is the consensus of all in the
Secret Service Oversight Committee that he be inducted into our ranks
with all due speed. We need this man, and we need him now. Preferably
before the Martians return again.
Signed:
Charles Arthur Gordon, Sect. CNAR SSOC, 1869