Appelrouth

"Listen to your fellow countrymen cheering before me. They are filled with anger against Yuktobania, and they swear that they will not drop their weapons until Yuktobania has surrendered."

- Vice President Applerouth

Applerouth (first name unknown) was the Vice President of the Osean Federation during President Vincent Harling's second term.

Biography
Applerouth was not seemingly influential during the start of Harling's presidency. It is unknown if he was the Vice President during Harling's first term.

After Harling was kidnapped by the Grey Men on October 22, 2010, Applerouth, who had no idea of Harling's whereabouts, refused to perform a search for him and claimed to the public that Harling was still in the capital.

Applerouth then took  command of Osea and the military during the Circum-Pacific War, ordering a full-scale invasion of Yuktobania, which Harling, a proponent of peace, had been trying to prevent. He declared General Howell the Supreme Commander of the Osean armies deployed to Yuktobania, again claiming that it was really Harling's decision.

On November 29, 2010, Vice President Applerouth held a "peace" ceremony in November City's stadium, where 70,000 people were likely seated. Wardog Squadron performed a ceremonial flight while Applerouth gave a speech that turned out to be pro-war rather than promoting peace. However, the citizens responded by singing The Journey Home, a popular song of peace. In the middle of this, Yuktobanian aircraft entered the airspace and began an attack operation. Evacuation was delayed but eventually went underway. Applerouth escaped through a boiler room on the eastern side of the stadium, and left in his personal vehicle.

Within a month, when the Razgriz Squadron rescued Harling from the Grey Men, he attempted to broadcast his voice to the radios and tell the truth to the public. However, Applerouth forced the radio messages off the air, claiming that it was enemy propaganda and not the real Harling. The President decided to enter the capital himself with his Marine Force. There was likely a firefight, but it is unknown what became of Applerouth after Harling took control of the capital again.

Description
Applerouth can be considered as a horrible Vice President. He had no concern for the welfare of his citizens, and only wished to fulfill militaristic goals. He was also stuck in his ways, since he refused to believe that Belka had anything to do with the war.