I’ll Never Heil Again

In the Kingdom of Moronika, deposed King Herman the 6+7/8 and his allies plot to overthrow the fascist dictator Moe Hailstone. The group of war profiteers Ixnay, Amscray, and Umpchay align themselves with Herman's bid for restored rule. They begin laying groundwork for a bold challenge to Hailstone's throne.

Princess Gilda, daughter of King Herman, steps into the plot and uses subterfuge to undermine Hailstone's grip on power. She leverages cunning schemes and strategic manipulation to weaken the dictator's authority. Her actions set the stage for a dramatic power shift.

Gilda's audacious scheme to eliminate Hailstone involves clandestine placement of an explosive Number 13 pool ball within his billiard table. The act signals her resolve to restore her father and destabilize Hailstone's regime. The plan remains hidden from the ruler as tensions rise.

Hailstone's reign is depicted through a series of farcical scenes that mock his appetite for power. A ridiculous turkey quarrel becomes an emblem of his expansionist appetite, and a Napoleon portrait underscores the farce of his rule. The episodes lampoon the dictator while hinting at the fragility of his authority.

Gilda orchestrates events designed to sow discord among Hailstone's closest allies, the Axel partners: Chizzilini, the Bey of Rum, and the Russian and Japanese delegates. She subtly manipulates information to fracture trust within the inner circle. Her efforts sow seeds of doubt that could topple the tyrant from within.

From a distance, Gilda uses a telescope to reveal a scene of all three Axel partners supposedly in Hell. The sight is meant to intimidate the conspirators and illustrate the consequences of betrayal. The moment escalates paranoia and fractures the alliance further.

Hailstone grows paranoid and orders his Axel partners to appear before him on the carpet, accusing them of double-dealing. The confrontation intensifies distrust and exposes rifts within his inner circle. The scene heightens the sense that the regime's grip is slipping.

The chaotic meeting of the Axel partners culminates in a dramatic challenge to Hailstone's authority. Allegiances shift as schemes collide, and the dictator's grip threatens to snap. The turmoil effectively signals the collapse of the regime.

Field Marshal Herring defies Hailstone's demand to surrender the disputed globe. When Herring refuses, he smashes the globe over Hailstone's head, triggering a violent outburst. The incident marks a symbolic turning point that weakens the tyrant's hold.

Disillusioned with Hailstone's autocratic rule, Field Marshal Herring detonates the explosive Number 13 ball. The blast tears apart the symbol of tyranny and clears the way for a new order. The destruction resonates as a decisive blow to the regime.

With Hailstone toppled, King Herman the 6+7/8 is restored to the throne. The struggle for legitimacy is resolved as order returns to Moronika. The military and political turmoil gives way to a ceremonial restoration.

In a symbolic gesture, the taxidermied heads of the defeated trio are repurposed as hunting trophies. The humiliation of the tyrants is underscored by this macabre memorial, signaling their definitive downfall. The new order is celebrated as the images fade.

The explosive ball's destruction marks a new dawn for Moronika, as the oppressive regime dissolves and Herman's line is restored. The closing scenes emphasize the return to order and the triumphant rule of King Herman. The citizens celebrate the restoration of lawful governance.