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Surrender of the Four Courts

The anti-Treaty IRA forces, besieged and outgunned, surrender to the Free State forces after a two-day bombardment of the Four Courts. The defeated rebels emerge with hands raised, while the victoriou

Setting

The Four Courts building in Dublin, Ireland, surrounded by rubble and debris from the recent bombardment. The grand neoclassical facade is marred by shell impacts and smoke stains. The courtyard is filled with Free State soldiers in uniform, their weapons at the ready, while anti-Treaty IRA fighters emerge with hands raised.

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Free State Commander
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A tall, lean man in his late 30s with a sharply defined jawline and piercing blue eyes that convey both authority and weariness. His short, dark hair is neatly trimmed beneath his peaked cap, and a faint scar runs along his left cheekbone from previous conflicts. His posture is rigid, betraying years of military discipline.
Anti-Treaty Leader
primary
A gaunt man in his late 30s with a weathered face, deep-set eyes shadowed by exhaustion, and a prominent jawline set in defiance. His dark hair is unkempt, streaked with premature grey, and his hands bear the callouses of both labor and combat.
Young IRA Fighter
secondary
A lean young man in his early 20s with a gaunt face and dark circles under his eyes, his left arm wrapped in a bloodstained makeshift bandage. His fair hair is matted with dust and sweat, and his jaw is clenched with barely contained fury.
Free State Sergeant
secondary
A battle-hardened man in his late 30s with a square jaw and a permanent squint from years of military service. His face is weathered, with deep lines around his eyes and mouth. He has a stocky, muscular build, and his hands are rough and calloused. A faded scar runs along his left cheekbone, a souvenir from previous conflicts.
Wounded IRA Fighter
background
A gaunt man in his late 20s with a pallid complexion from blood loss, his face streaked with dirt and sweat. A deep gash across his forehead has left dried blood matting his dark hair. His left arm hangs limp at his side, the sleeve of his shirt soaked through with blood from a shoulder wound. His breathing is labored but his eyes remain fiercely alert.

Dialog

Free State Commander Your surrender is accepted. Order your men to lay down their arms.
Anti-Treaty Leader Aye. But mark this—this isn’t the end. The Republic will rise again.
Free State Sergeant Move it along, lads. No dawdling—we haven’t all day.
Anti-Treaty Leader You’ll not break us, Sergeant. We fought for Ireland once—we’ll do it again.
Free State Commander Enough. The time for speeches is past. Secure the prisoners.
Free State Sergeant Right, you heard the Commander. Hands on your heads, and no funny business.
Anti-Treaty Leader Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam. Remember that, lads.

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