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From his newly furnished office in the recently inaugurated capital of Rio de Janeiro, the Capetão president of the infant Federative Republic, Jorge Gonçalves, was given the cue by the national radio station's manager to begin his first official broadcast. Gonçalves took a deep breath, smiled at the station manager and began his speech:

"My fellow Capetãos: on this cool, breezy evening, I bid you greetings as your first president of the newly established República Federativa da Capa Maior. Ours is a nation created from strife and struggle, through conflict and regional unrest. As each of us is aware, our nation was embroiled in a long and bitter civil war for stability and peace; for years, warring groups of tribal and factional leaders controlled the various municipalities that make up our now fair nation.

As we all know, it took many years, but the leaders of the victorious communities came together to establish the first República Federativa da Capa Maior. As has been shone with our recently-held inaugural elections, the people of Capa Maior strive for peace, stability, and security. Capetãos rushed to the polls in droves to elect the first democratic national government our people have ever witnessed. The people of Capa Maior overwhelmingly voted for parties that stand for equality, opportunity, peace, and social responsibility. For too long have the people of Capa Maior been under the oppressive control of foreign and despotic local powers. This is our time. This is the time for a new Capa Maior.

Brothers and sisters, mine is the Lost Generation - the generation of men and women who sacrificed their lives to fight for equality, peace, and stability. But it is my children's generation, the youth of Capa Maior, who will make this a great country. The new Rainbow Wave coalition government has made it a major platform to improve and modernize the education system in our country. In the coming years, the children of Capa Maior will be able to compete for jobs and opportunities around the world on the same footing as their global peers. What's more, the guaranteed success of our children's future is thanks to you. By peacefully participating in our first-ever elections, you, the people of Capa Maior, showed South America and the world that Capetãos are a strong, committed, and peace-loving people.

My fellow Capetãos, electing our government was but the first step in the long road to recovery and stability. We have much to do here at home but the international community plays a significant role in maintaining our trajectory along the difficult and winding road toward lasting peace. The Rainbow Wave, the national government, and the people of Capa Maior call upon the international community to recognize us, to work with us, and to value what we as a young, democratic nation have to offer the world. Our education system is broken. Our economy is in shambles. Our political institution is young and inexperienced. In spite of our shortcomings, though, Capetãos are a strong and proud people. We possess and value diversity. We believe that mutual respect, cooperation, and collaboration are the tools necessary to make any nation great. It is because of our strengths, not our weaknesses, that we call upon the world to come and pull up the proverbial chair at our national table. The motto of our capital city is "A great city is defined by her great people;" this motto could not be truer on a national scale. Ours is a nation of great people. Our will is strong, our motivation is great, and our desire for collaboration and peace is paramount.

People of Capa Maior, this is our time. The stain of war may be on our nation's cloth but with each passing day, that stain slowly fades away. Your voices have been heard. You went to the polls to assure your children's future. Now, it is our turn, the government you elected. As your prime minister, I will work hard to assure that our nation's past remains in the history books, never to return. I will work with the other members of our elected government to ensure that every single Capetão has access to the fundamentals we need for success: healthy food, clean water, electricity, housing, healthcare, education, and safety and security. Together, let's make Capa Maior stronger.

Thank you."

"...And we're out. Great job, Mister President," the station manager cheerfully commented.