Following years of economical turmoil and disunity, the New Government has stepped into the vacuum and established itself as the dominant political party. Its popularity is partly based on punishing the leaders and the public figures from the previous regime involved in the disaster, usually jailing or sidelining them.
But then it was decided that the younger generation should not only suffer for the sins of their parents but must be seen to do so by the public. That was when the Cadet Service was established, mandatory for girls aged 18 and upwards who were connected to the old regime in any way. Established in order to prove that the current government was serious about retribution it is a huge and popular vote winner.
The Cadets is a uniformed branch of "volunteer" helpers. Their role is to clean the streets, support the older population, supply farm labour etc, anything menial in fact that could be described as helpful...and visible. Visible is important to the New Government, citizens could see and enjoy their taxed being put to good use and are loyal and enthusiastic supporters of the scheme.
And with the establishment of "The Grey Channel" subscribers can pay to see their favourite cadets being worked hard and punished for the slightest infringement in glorious high-definition and crystal clear sound and from all over the country.
A 20k story set slightly into a dystopian future involving humiliation, shame, corporal punishment, uniforms, and the subjugation of the elite, all for the enjoyment of the concerned citizens of this great nation.
