President Edith Vaughn with her ride, a 2023 Lincoln Paramount.

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Edith Vaughn (Secret Service code name: Alpha), 47th and current President of the United States, travels in Lincoln Paramount presidential limousines. Internally designated by Ford Motor Company as U1776, code-named by the Secret Service as "Stagecoach," and commonly referred to as "the Monster," each Lincoln Paramount costs $2,000,000; Lincoln built at least a dozen of Paramount limousines. Commissioned in 2018 by the Doe Wyden administration, they entered service in 2022-2023 during the presidency of Donald Trumbull and continue to be used by President Edith Vaughn, along with the previous model, Lincoln Pinnacle (2013). The current Lincoln Paramount model has a service life of 15 years. The Lincoln Paramount is also used to transport the first family, the vice president, and visiting foreign heads of state/government.

Almost all of the Lincoln Paramount's specifications are classified for national security reasons, but it is believed that each limo weighs around 20,000 lbs and is powered by a 6.7L PowerStroke turbo diesel V8 engine sourced from the fourth generation Ford Super Duty mated with a 6-speed manual transmission; manual is selected for reliability and ease of maintenance. It gets 8 MPG in the city and 14 MPG on the highway. The exterior is inspired by the second generation Lincoln Aviator, with some design cues taken from the tenth generation Lincoln Continental, particularly the rear end. The body is built on Ford's T3 platform. It is estimated that the all-wheel drive Lincoln Paramount can reach a top speed of over 120 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 10 seconds. There is seating for five people in the rear compartment. A Ford Motor Company spokesperson described the Lincoln Paramount as "a Ford F-450 with the soul of a M1 Abrams masquerading as a Lincoln Continental."

The Lincoln Paramount is built with reinforced armor plating, including bullet-resistant glass, ballistic nylon, and reinforced steel. The body of the limo is designed to withstand various types of attacks, including gunfire and explosive devices. Its armored cabin is hermetically sealed to protect against chemical and biological attacks. It has a separate air supply system along with blood-filled pockets containing the President's blood type behind the seats to ensure the President's safety in dangerous situations. The Monster's trunk is filled with weapons to be used by Secret Service agents in case of an attack that leaves the limo disabled. Its doors are as heavy as a Boeing 757's doors and the handles can be electrified to prevent forced entry. Its cables and electronics are layered with copper, aluminum, and steel, as well as built with surge protectors, transient voltage suppressors, and filters to reduce the impact of an EMP attack.

It is equipped with Michelin run-flat bullet-resistant tires that can continue to be driven even if they are punctured or damaged thanks to the reinforced sidewalls and can operate at high speeds for a limited distance even with complete loss of air pressure. Its fuel tank is double-walled to prevent leakage and installed with a nitrogen inerting system to suppress combustion. Each limo has an advanced communication system that allows the President to stay connected with the outside world and receive real-time updates and information. It is also equipped with night vision and thermal capabilities to enhance visibility in low-light conditions. It also has an array of cameras inside and outside the vehicle to provide surveillance and situational awareness to the occupants. It can disperse smokescreen from its exhaust pipes to confuse pursuing vehicles and to escape them the limo is equipped with oil slick spraying nozzles underneath the chassis.

President Edith Vaughn first traveled in the Paramount on her inauguration day. When traveling, the presidential limo is transported by a USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III before the President arrives at the location. The President's motorcade, commonly referred to as "Ground Force One," consists of 30-40 Secret Service vehicles and other vehicles from local law enforcement that provide additional security and support. President Edith Vaughn, a Democrat, announced in 2026 that all federal government vehicles will be electric in 2040. Vaughn is a staunch supporter of EVs, she noted that during her tenure as California governor, she was the first governor in America to use electric vehicles (Tesla Model X) as official vehicles. However, the Secret Service Director has voiced her concern about electrifying the presidential limo, citing that the limo is diesel-powered because diesel as a fuel is readily available in many parts of the globe, and that the battery of an electric presidential limo would make it heavier and harder to be armored.

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Yeah, I know the real Stagecoach is a Cadillac, but since JudyJudith's Universe of Anthropomorphic Animals is an alternate universe, things can be a little bit different there. Also, I'm more into Ford vehicles than GM, and I think Lincoln vehicles are designed more beautifully and aesthetically pleasing than Caddies, some Cadillac designs are just too over the top for me; looking at you, Celestiq.

Also with Ground Force One and Air Force One done, I'm looking to do Marine One next, I just need to find an artist who can do helicopters.

Edith might be the most powerful person on the planet (excluding her "handlers") but even she's not allowed to drive by herself. Edith also commented that the nickname of the presidential state car, "the Monster," is insensitive and offensive to Predator-Carnivores, especially considering her status as the first carnivore POTUS. Though she thinks that the fact that the presidential car is a "Lincoln" is symbolic, Abraham Lincoln is Edith's favorite president, mainly because of his leadership during the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all carnivores in slavery.

And as someone who has a net worth of $250 million, is a former Hollywood actress and was one of the highest paid actresses, Edith is no stranger to sweet rides. She owns/owned a 2004 Hummer H2, a 2007 Lexus LX, a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a 2010 Cadillac Escalade, a 2012 Porsche Panamera, and a 2013 Aston Martin DB9. Edith also keeps her first car, a 1986 Hyundai Excel. During her 2016 campaign for governor of California, Edith "drove" a 2014 Toyota Prius to promote her image as an everywoman and an environmentally conscious person.

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Character: Edith Vaughn ©  An Orange Space Cat

Art by:  tony07734123/Kangwolf