The Sarcophagus was a Saskatchewan containment facility built to house John Diefenbaker. Originally constructed with the intention of it lasting 1000 years, its structural integrity began to fail after only 50 from being subjected to Diefenbaker's prolonged attempts to break free.[1]
History[]
20th century[]
By 1976,[2] the Sarcophagus was constructed and was in use housing the buried John Diefenbaker. It was expected to contain him for 1000 years.
21st century[]
In 2014,[3] Prime Minister Stephen Harper began treating Diefenbaker with radiation in anticipation of a possible conflict with Russia. By 15 July 2016,[4] the Sarcophagus had begun to fail in the face of constant battering by the irradiated monster it contained with. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau worked with all other parties in the House of Commons to authorise nuclear weapons to be deployed against Diefenbaker if the need arose. Scientists also deployed oceanic acoustic devices in the hopes of luring Lester B. Pearson into battle with Diefenbaker.
Notes[]
Trivia[]
- While the story implies that it was constructed by and began housing him in 1976, in real life John Diefenbaker died in 1979.
References[]
- ↑ Concrete sarcophagus where they buried Diefenbaker starting to crack - Alexander Saxton - 15 July 2016 - The Beaverton - Retrieved 19 March 2025 - Archived 19 March 2025
- ↑ The story states 50 years had passed between the Sarcophagus' construction and the crisis in the story; it was published in 2016.
- ↑ The story references the Russo-Ukrainian War via the occupation of Crimea by Russia, which occurred in 2014.
- ↑ Assumption based on the publishing date of the story.