The world needed to come together, and so the full meeting of the UN was called, and every nation under the sun had sent its ambassador or representative to the meeting, every desk was occupied and many gathered on the walkway at the rear of the chamber. The Sec General opened the session with a key-note speech, outlining the reason for this extraordinary meeting.
“On behalf of the United Nations, let me welcome all delegates and visitors. Over the past week the world came to within an hour of total annihilation or subjugation, fortunately, thanks to some rather fine new technology and the actions of one man in particular, the world was saved from both. I can now tell you that all of the involved Islamic states have placed themselves under UN control and management, with the exception of Russia, who is now under occupation by European troops. However I have received a communication from Russia's southern commonwealth members. These are mainly Islamic semi-autonomous states who have suffered greatly under both Soviet and Commonwealth rule. These states have requested to be also placed under UNCAM, I have responded to their request in the positive.” The Sec General continued for some time, outlining the conditions pertaining to each state, in some detail. Some forty-five minutes in, he returned to the subject in hand.
“We now come to our problem, we, the United Nations, do not have the personnel or the facilities and resources to manage so many nations, as well as commanding the occupation forces needed for a country the size of Russia. We must find an alternative system, ladies and gentlemen. We cannot allow another incident of the like to happen again. I will now open the floor to any delegate who has a workable suggestion for the future of our planet. Before that we will take a short break and reconvene at eleven o' clock.”
The delegates immediately rushed to confer with their geographical neighbours or allies. The assembly was reduced to a multitude of small, medium or large groups, scattered around the chamber. One notable group included the US Vice President, The British Ambassador together with Sir James Hennessey, and the Israeli Minister of Internal Security, Ben Marks. This group seemed to grow as members seemed to grab other delegates as they walked past. At two minutes to eleven a discrete bell rang and the delegates made their way back to their country's allotted desk. At the stroke of eleven the Sec General called for the first speaker. It seemed that everyone gasped as Ben Marks rose from his front row desk and walked toward the speaker’s podium.
“Fellow delegates,” started Marks, “let’s be under no illusion, we have all arrived here today with preferred options from our governments. Many of us have already discussed possibilities, between ourselves over the past, very tense, few years. Some time ago we all listened as Rick Pickles addressed the European Parliament on the subject of world government, an idea that has been rejected by so many, so many times.” Ben took a moment to look around the chamber, trying gauge the combined feelings of the assembly. “Now I would ask, is there any alternative? Can the world survive under the current system, a system that brought us to this point? The world needs to be united in so many ways, yes we all have different beliefs, different faith systems, we are all different colours and many continue to speak different languages, but we are all human. There are so many reasons to unite, so many wasted resources and so many people in need of those resources. But above that, we need to unite against the maniacs who would seek to destroy other humans, because of other belief systems, because of their misguided emotions. Delegates, may I propose the general idea of world government be accepted by this assembly. I see no other solution to the issues we have and the issues outlined by the Secretary General, I humbly submit my government's proposal.”
The Sec General stood and asked if there were anyone to second the proposal, there was an audible gasp as the US ambassador stood and confirmed that the American Administration would back the proposal. The next stage would be to ask for any alternative proposals, after that a discussion period, and discussions often went on for days or weeks. At the end of the process a vote would be taken, usually after amendments had been tabled, after consultations with each government. What happened next took the Sec General by surprise. “Can I now ask for any alternative proposals,” he called through the address system. There followed a palpable silence, and despite waiting for some three minutes, no delegate rose to the invitation. “The assembly accepts and acknowledges that there are no further proposals, I feel that we need to adjourn proceedings in order that delegates may consult.”
The session was reconvened at two that afternoon. It is always amazing how long it takes governments to move on proposals that are a part of their own policy documents. Sometimes this process takes years to make it into law. So it was with some surprise that the proposal for world government progressed so quickly with only minor amendments proposed, and these were in the form of various safeguards about sovereignty. By the end of that Friday the vote had been taken and accepted as the next step. As the Sec General was about to close proceedings for the day, an early end at barely eighteen-hundred hours, Ben Marks again rose and made his way back to the podium.
“Mr Secretary General, fellow delegates, I am gratified that our proposal had been accepted so readily, and it seems that we have all accepted that there is indeed no other way forward.” Ben took a deep breath, “Israel's feeling in this matter is that we need to move quickly and we recognise that the UN was not set up to deal with a project of this magnitude. I will now propose that we need to designate someone to take on this task, someone with already demonstrated abilities in administration and decision making, with a flair for the protection of those weaker communities. The assembly may well have guessed that the person we are proposing for this task is Rick Pickles. I would like to suggest that the assembly vote on this, and that if we all agree, the Secretary General contact Mr. Pickles; I know that he is in Washington at the moment; in order to discuss the proposal. If Mr. Pickles is open to taking on the job, he can be invited here tomorrow, so that he can be confirmed as the World President Designate for an initial period. Once the administration is constructed, naturally fair elections would follow. I would also propose that the UN oversee the processes involved.”
The assembly went directly to a vote and the proposal was accepted with a huge majority, with no nation censuring the motion. The Sec General used the audio sharing system to let everyone hear the call to Rick Pickles, who was indeed in Washington discussing contracts with the war department. “Mr. Pickles?”
“Yes this is he, who is this,” answered Pickles.
This is General Secretary Watson here Mr. Pickles. I am speaking on behalf of, and at the behest of, the entire assembly of the United Nations; we have a proposal to put to you.” The Gen Sec quickly outlined the proposal to Pickles, but never saw the smile that crept across his face (the call was audio only because of security regulations). “So Mr. Pickles, would you be open to discussing the job,” Watson asked finally.
There was a pause before Pickles responded, “Well as I was the one who declared his support for a world government, the least I can do is come along tomorrow to discuss it Sir.”
“Thank you Mr. Pickles,” concluded the Gen Secretary.