In a country build on pageantry and the love of showmanship, naturally the annual empire-wide beauty contest is a big event, right up there with the Volleyball, Jai Alai, Minigolf, and Water Polo Championships that almost all natives and citizens alike love to discuss, debate, and of course, wager upon. The event is hosted at the Silver Seal, much to the Empress's chagrin, but in 1985, she sent one of her minions to battle for the prize, known across the Islands as the Tiara Venus and the Silver Sash. While her Princess, Isabel, fared well, it was a virtual unknown that took the Sash in 1985. The Imperial Ringmaster, Aon Xask, as usual, served as the Master of Ceremonies, and Miss Carnipelago, Ola Borboleto, was on hand to transfer the Tiara. She could not wear the Silver Sash, by rule, after her marriage to shipping magnate, Selmo Borboleto, the famed Ancient Keeper Bugman. We take you through the festivities as they were viewed live on the Islands' only television station, Channel 13...