NationStates Jolt Archive

(Ellan Herald)
With the close of the war, Ell has recieved entitlement to unlimited quantities of oil set at the price of $15/barrel. As a result, the economy has taken off, growing by 8% per quarter for the last 3 quarters. GDP per capita is approaching $38,000. Most of the oil is from an ESAA-Roania joint venture in the Middle East, which has produced tremendous returns.

Who cares about economy? As long as the economy's functioning, and the citizens are living well, military first.

Janguan Ukan
Minister of Trade and Commerce

OOC: This is mainly just to set the stage for Hammond's coup.
IC:

ESAA Oil, the company responsible for the Middle Eastern investments, announced today it would begin building a 120m barrel reserve. ESAA Oil is headed by General Hammond who is also the Secretary of Defence. No reason was given for the decision to build a reserve.

Who cares about economy? As long as the economy's functioning, and the citizens are living well, military first.

Janguan Ukan
Minister of Trade and Commerce

amen to that brother!

Who cares about economy? As long as the economy's functioning, and the citizens are living well, military first.

Janguan Ukan
Minister of Trade and Commerce

amen to that brother!

WWJD

OOC: Uh, what oil? Where'd you get oil and what recent war?

OOC: Uh, what oil? Where'd you get oil and what recent war?

OOC: Sorta a parrallel universe so then I can run my coup without first winning the war.

OOC: Uh, what oil? Where'd you get oil and what recent war?

OOC: Sorta a parrallel universe so then I can run my coup without first winning the war.

OOC: You won't win the war without eliminating all the population of Al Anbar. :) It will be a quagmire like the US is in.

OOC: Finally, someone understands the parody.

OOC: Ell is planning to eliminate the entire population of Al Anbar.

OOC: Um, maybe not that extreme. Just something similar to the Iron Curtain of the cold war.

OOC: Much nicer than I am. If I was still participating, I was planning to kill everything that lives in Kanaqin and hold it up to the rest of Al Anbar as an example to the other cities.

OOC: General Hammond is still a good guy, just the power got to his head.

OOC: General Hammond is still a good guy, just the power got to his head.

Trust me... that's not the only thing that's got to him. If his aides look up, they'll see strings dangling down from a giant marrionette stick, proudly made in Roania.

yea, and the blackmail and the nationalism.

****Setting the stage****

3 Inquisitors knocked on the door to their close friend's office.

"Uh, Good morning. Who are you?"

They spoke as one. "Greetings Mr. Hammond."

"You must be my........uh.......colleagues from Roania. Come in, please. Would you like some coffee?"

"No, thank you." They move in unison, standing over his desk. "The council is worried, Mr. Hammond."

He mutters something under his breath.
"What are they worried about?"

"You are taking too long." In a flash, one of them reached forward and picked him up by his collar. "Far too long."

((They're not entirely human... is Hammond married?))

OOC: 19 year old daughter in the military.
IC:
Hammond attempts to break the hold but fails. "These things take time! How fast can I do this without being caught?"

OOC: Thank you...

IC: "Because promises were made. We set up a situation for you to get cheap oil, and thus eventually become king. You delivered the disks... but do you have any hold on us now? We want you in control of Ell." The Inquisitor on the left held out a portrait of Hammond's daughter. He hung it on the wall.

The Inquisitor on the right pulled out a dagger, and threw it directly at the picture. "We trust our point is clear?"

"You won't dare!"

"You'd be surprised, Mr. Hammond, at what we would dare." They leaned forward. "You are in no position to argue with us."

"So what if I walk away from it all? What hold do you have on me then?"

OOC: Spill everything.

"You can if you wish." The Inquisitor hands him a photo... of Hammond's daughter, inside a cage. "Such a promising career, cut short..."

One of the other Inquisitors speaks. "Or, you could remain our ally, and we won't inform your king that he has an 'agent selling secrets'."

The final one speaks as well. "You are in this too deep."

"This is the final hurdle. Over it is absolute power."

"We just want to help you get there."

<bump> Ell, did you tell Gradenk about this?

OOC: Yeah, just did.
IC:

"As long as you keep your end of the deal......"
Hammond opened the door.

"Very good." The Inquisitors filed out, walking in lockstep.

Hammond shut the door behind them and got on the phone to Jessica.

OOC: His daughter?

IC: <This line has been cut by HRI Telecommunication industries. Have a nice day>

"What the hell are they doing with our phone lines?"
Hammond booted up his computer and began to check Jessica's status.


Name: Jessica Hammond
Status: MISSING IN ACTION
Last seen: 7 Oct 2010 (3 days ago)

Hammond runs out the door after them.
"What the hell did you do to her? Tell me before I have you shot!"

The Roanians turn. The menace is cleanly reflected in their eyeless stare. "You do not threaten us, Mr. Hammond." They sweep closer, and swoosh aside their capes, revealing their blades. "We threaten you. She will be returned once we are sure that you are on the road we want you to walk."

Hammond stands there speechless and watches as they walk away. God help me....

<Cue Gradenk>

OOC: I'm here. Mid terms, Assignments and stuff like that . I'll post but bear with my long delay in post.


ic:
<In the Gradenk Embassy >
" News filtered through the diplomatic corp that General Hammond's Company has begun stockpiling on Oil Barrels. The economist in the President's office were startled to see such a reaction and began to question the rational of such move.
"

Economist 1: I don't understand.! The company is doing great, economy is in upswing, President Bill English is seems to be at the heigh of his carrier ...so why stockpiling.
Economist2: Al-Anbar was the source of this oil isn' it? President Bill English was relucteant at first but under the command of Gen. Hammond, He ordered his forces to attack.
Economist1: And Roania....they're in this war too....Could...there be something that we don't now.
Economist2: Like what...it all seems legit at the moment.
Economist1: Perhaps.....But I'll advise internal security.


< At Overseas Central Security Bureau >
The concerns that the economist raised was brought to the attention of the Director of Security ( External Affairs ):
"The economist in question is indeed a reputable economist. Perhaps he has some knowledge. He promised that he would look into the matter to get more proof. At the mean time, I'll alert the President. I'll check General Hammond's Dealing in Gradenk and her territories. That would give us a basis to conduct our investigation. "

<In the Presidential Office , speaking on the phone>
President Suresh, "Ah you sure Director...Allright. Commence on the investigation. Pick a team. You would be lead investigator. I want to know what connection that Hammond has in Roania, Ell and potentially in Gradenk. If we don't deal with this quickly, It could be a disaster politically. "

<At the Gradenk Intelligence Service >
An officer entered the room of the Director of intelligence, Mr Spark Rao.

"Sir, We have received reports....unconfirmed..that General Hammond's daugther is missing. We're also finding irregularities in General Hammond's Company. The Economic division, Presidential Office and a host of other Government agencies have been notified of this matter and are tracking down General hammond's portfolio of investment. "

Director Spark, " Let me see her report ...unconfirmed you say...."
Officer, " Yes sir.....one of our hackers....got through this via rather unconventional method."
Director: " Hmm...I understand.....you may go now. "

The director pours through the report...and runs down to one small part that simply says :

Name: Jessica Hammond
Status: MISSING IN ACTION
Last seen: 7 Oct 2010 (3 days ago)

The Director contacted the President :

Director, " Sir, the situation is really very queer now. I've received reports of General Hammond's daughter missing in action, his dealings which are shady. If we could send someone to meet him ...."
President , " Do it. by the way, Ive ordered the investigation. Carry on with it and report to me. "

<Ell, Does Hammond has any companies in Gradenk. Basis for investigation. I'll read the thread later today and post an updated version. Thanks. hope my post would fit in the story line >

<A man phones General Hammond >
" Good Morning General, I'm Spark Rao, with the Gradenk Department of Defense. I've been despatched by General Wallace to speak on several outstanding issues between our military ".

OOC: A cover. Designed to get more information and potentially hack into General Hammond's computer itself.

Okay, I've read the thread.

Latest News:

Ic:
Two men walked into Ellan Military command. <wants to speak to General Hammond>

In another episode. Gradenkian Intelligence officer came to know of Roanian "successful bid " of cyberutopian News Channel. ( From the baywatch thread )

The machinery of the Gradenk Intelligence Service in Ell got to work and found out impressive details from the day a Roanian Military officer was found in Ell to the events leading up to their suspicion.

NOTE: In chronological order,

- Firstly, Reports of foreign units operating in Ell.
- Coincides with Ellan operation in Al-Anbar of which Gradenkian forces were operating.
- Ell & Roania declares victory. Seizes oil corporation
- Gradenk came to know of oil barrels being stored in Ell by Hammond's corporation.
- roused suspicion.
- Begun investigating Gen. Hammond's link to Roania, Gradenk and Ell.

An investigator who was closely following the news action and reports from Ell keyed in several digits into his personal intercom.

Moments later, A man in a military uniform with a small eagle insignia on his shoulder strap came in.

" Yes Director, Colonel Drake here . "
"What have you found about the recent's events in Ell. We detected a narrow beam transmission from Ell about a few days ago. We have locked into Ellan Telephone companies and found out that there was an attempted connection to Roanian Network..The hacker was good...tried to conceal his/her tracks but she made one mistake, logging in on a non-secured channel.

OOC: Regarding contact made by Stacy on Honjak's laptop. I figured that by hacking on to local telephone company , one can pull off records on activities of an individuals...especialy when citizens starts contacting foreign governments / secured networks.

" We have found the contact to be made on a place in Ell. At the moment, We don't know who the target attempted to contact. We only now the address and the name: The person's name is : Stacy . Checks revealed that she is an immigrant and has a brother in the Armed Forces...a major.."

"We just completed a profile on this Stacy.....just a while ago. It seems she works as a life guard in Long Bay. And she has military background. We expect more people to be involved in this. With your permission, I can send an extraction team to ell. All hush hush...We need diplomatic cover up. "

Director Spark, " Colonel Drake, You have full authority to do whatever you want....just do it professionally. The President wants to get to the bottom of this. I'm incharge of this operation. Keep me posted. The honorable President too is interested. I trust you can do your job well. "

"Yes Sir, Do send my regards to the President Sir. Farewell "

<Colonel Drake begins preparing his team. He Ordered 12 authentic looking Ellan special forces uniform>

After equipping his men, He boarded an Osprey plane and begin his adventure. They would arrive at a small point still within the borders of Gradenk, but very near to Ell. From there, sources in the Gradenk embassy would transport them as a Gradenk Official.


<After several hours of travelling, They arrived at the point of extraction. Soon it would be time before their transport arrive. >

<At the same time, 2 Gradenkian Diplomatic Van( they left separately and would rendezvous at the point. They would be travelling all across ell before reaching the destination to prevent any suspicion. They would do the same when they return with their precious cargo ) with the Flag of Gradenk donning it's radio mass began to arrive at the point of attraction>

Military Command
"Oh I'm sorry, you've just missed him. He's gone to Mercy Hospital."

Mercy Hospital
General Hammond enters the hall. A secretary greets her.
"Good morning General. I'll just inform security that your're here, and I'll tell His majesty that, and great news, his chemotheropy went well, although he's still unconsicous."

Hammond nodded nervously.
"Thank you Miss."
His hands in his pockets fumbled a syringe containing 40mg of Potassium Iodide, enough to stop an elephant's heart.

OOC: Angela or Stacey?

OOC: I think he meant Angela.

What's that General up to? :twisted:

OOC: Oh was it Angela whose brother is a major . I meant the one who was a lifeguard, brother a major and tried to help Caroline send a message. I thought it was Stacy.

Ic:

The 2 intelligence officer quickly sped to the hospital in a white Toyota Prius of which the side of the vehicle, The words, " Gradenk Economic Department " was boldly emblazoned. The vehicle, with a Gradenkian National Flag mounted on it's radio mass sped to the Hospital.

OOC: The 2 intelligence officers are undercover as Economists
After travelling quite a while. The 2 operatives, Colonel Black and Major Hanna Kristensen reached the hospital. They parked just near the emergency lane ( there is still room for ambulance to offload patients )


The officers practically stopped a hospital attendant and asked about the whereabout of General Hammond.

<waiting for reply >

OOC: Who normally carries 40mg of Potassium Iodide (lethal) to hospital?

A darkened room. "How is the girl?"

"I'm not sure."

((I actually thought that the General would send his minions to the hospital, and this would become a James Bond thing))

Mercy Hospital
The attendat looks through her computer and replies "He's upstairs, visiting the king."

Meanwhile, Hammond notices the van pulling up outside. Dammit, they're here. How come they're here?. He begins walking towards the King's room very quickly. The bodyguard protecting the door lets him in as soon as he sees him.

As soon as he is in the king's room, he decides it would be too risky for him to inject the syringe into his IV line. Instead, he switches it with one of the King's legitimate medicine syringes.

"King Presley, General Hammond here at your service. I came to see how you were doing....."

In the mean time, The security Detachment arrived at The souther tip of Gradenkian Border. They waited and soon 2 Grey Toyota Prius Van ( They're a beauty...have you seen the pics ) arrived. The men are dressed in standard civillian clothes so as not to arouse suspicision. On their Pockets were identification cards that identified them as Gradenk National Economic Corporation (OOC: A fictitious corporation. None exists in Gradenk and / or her territories )

They brought out their luggage from the Osprey planes. Their luggage was indeed queer. Small crates which actually contain their weapons. Their weapons are encased in the Latest Nogra Material that would inhibit any X-Ray penetrating machine or any other machines that tried to penetrate through it's uniquely constructed material

(OOC: I've rped the construction of this material. Ell, In UTP I've posted fairly a bit about this material. If shown under a x-ray, It would probably only detect a metallic based cloth. This is because the material is a composite material. The moleculles are interwoven in such a way with other compounds to enable it to withstand radiation, nuclear explosion and etc. Primarily used for space though Gradenk is considering to outfit them on tanks )

On the Crate, Were words written Fragile on them.

And to further hide any suspicion, on top of the spec-ops weapons, were Economic reports of Ell,composed by Gradenk Economic Officials. They too are enclosed in a Nogra Material ( In that case, This top layer would be detected. It's huge crate with almost 1/2 of it is filled with such economic reports only the bottom half is filled with weapons. Ellan standard Weapons..if you read my post, I requested for Ellan Uniform... ) :wink:

The Team under the command of Colonel Drake , after loading all of their equipments, entered into the Toyota Prius and dashed to a temporary safe house in Ell.

(OOC: What is the address of Stacy / Angela.

OOC: Angela's house is at 12 Long Bay Road.

A team of Inquisitors watched the van carefully. "They seemed to be up to something. Let us follow."

((They're not wearing their armor, just normal business suits.))

Angela walks outside the house to head to work. Instead of driving today, she decides to walk.

The two officers dashed to the floor. At the same time, They hope that they would not be too late.

The two officers attached their Gradenk Economic Department Batch on their breast pocket.. At the same time, Major Hanna took out a piece of paper, signed in Gradenk, bearing the signature of President Suresh detailing that Empire of Gradenk is conducting an inquiry of General Hammond's economic activities.

OOC: It's a authentic , legit warrant from Gradenk.


The two officers arrived at the floor and saw a security officer outside of the door. Colonel Black and Major Hanna rushed to the officer whom they knew would be startled to see 2 well dressed persons approaching them.

As Major Black reached first, He did not say anything and cautioned Major Hanna to Provide the Warrant to the (startled ? ) officer.

<awaiting response>

Inquisitors surround the man and inspect the warrant. "We are Hammond's lawyers. Gradenk has no right to interfere in Ell." They rip it to shreds.

"The king is still recovering from his chemotherapy treatment. He needs to rest. Could you come another time?"

The Inquisitors escort the two Gradenkians to the door. "You heard the doctor, the king is ill. Please mail your complaint to HRI litigators."

In side Colonel Drake's Van, He ordered his men to don Ellan Security Uniform. he also ordered them to use Ellan Machinery. An officer in the Van that the Colonel was travelling spotted a suspicious vehicle tailing them. They were far away and though it was still premature to determine whether the van was actually following them or not. The Colonel ordered the van behind his van ( i.e colonel Drake is in the lead van ) to put a hazard signal and stopped at the side of the road. The Lead van would continue on in hoping that the intruder would continue to follow him.

OOC: Meaning that the rear van would pull behind while the lead van continues it's journey. When the inquisitors van catch up and follow the van, the rear van would continue from behind. In essence, Your van would be sandwhiched between my two vans. :wink:

The lead van speeded ahead to 12 Long Bay Road.

"Who..who are you?" the guard asks the inquisitors. Meanwhile in the staffroom, the bell rings. "Hey, it's time to give the king his medicines." The nurses converse to each other.

"Who..who are you?" the guard asks the inquisitors. Meanwhile in the staffroom, the bell rings. "Hey, it's time to give the king his medicines." The nurses converse to each other.

"Why, we are lawyers, of course."

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The Inquisitors speed up. The vehicle seems almost to fly off the ground, but of course that would be impossible...

The Inquisitors escort the two Gradenkians to the door. "You heard the doctor, the king is ill. Please mail your complaint to HRI litigators."

The two officers were flippin mad. They showed disrespect two the Nation of Gradenk by tearing the official document. Both commander Black and Major Hanna were furious and were trembling with rage. They very much wanted to pound the faces of the inquisitors.

" You call yourselves lawyers and yet you tear legal document in our presence.!!!! You're are not lawyers. The Major Hanna was quick to draw her gun and pointed it point blank at the lead inquisitor.

OOC: The two officers are among the top Field Agents in Gradenk. They were trained in KungFu, Karate and in an ancient Indian Martial Arts called the KalariPayat of which attacks on a certain point of a body could render the victim motionless. Check the net for this martial art. I'm not godmodding as this is indeed my culture. Similar to KungFu but very difficult. Very few in the world has mastered this art. )"

The Gradenkian Field Agents had drawn their guns quickly and shoved another copy of the warrant in front of the Inquisitor. I hereby request that A proper ellan Official be here. You're not an ellan official...Your drawl and accent suggests that you're a Roanian. Now.....Step Back. Gradenk has every right here to be ell. We're powered by the law and This would erupt into a diplomatic row if you continue to act in haste.


<The two officers were ready for any eventuality>

Extreme OOC:
You mean that now your vehicle is about to be sandwhiched between ours.

"Um..no visitors apart from important ones. Major Hanna, and Colonel Black, you will have to wait until he gets his medicines first. Now please, will you make way for the nurses."

Two nurses slip past the small crowd and head into the King's room.
"General, we have to administer the medicines now."
The nurse shows him the door.
"Oh, I understand."
Hammond takes the syringe containing Potassium Iodide he had placed in the medicine shelf and hands it to the nurse.
"Here, just to save you from getting it yourself. Keep up the good work, the king needs it."
The nurses blush and smile back.
"Thanks you."

The nurse takes the syringe and pricks the king's wrist. They begin to squeeze the fluid in, not knowing it is a lethal dose. General Hammond heads out to the door.
"What's going on?"

The 8 inquisitors escort the two officers to the door. "Come this way, we'll debate it away from his majesty."

Once outside, they lock the door and tear off their suits. Their armor is plainly visible.

"So, you think you can take us?" They each pull out an RA-87. "In the movies, we would gloat. But, we are just going to kill you." They pull out a badge. "We have been empowered by the Ellan government to defend their most loyal general." They fire the semi-automatic weapons repeatedly at the soldiers. "With out your warrant, you are nothing."

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The Roanians open the back of their own vehicle. They pull out a little round object and throw it at the rear van.

It explodes.

"No! Stop it!"
But his words are too late to stop the bullets from the RA-87s.

"Silence, Hammond. Return to your mansion and ready your minions. They could send more agents."

The 8 inquisitors escort the two officers to the door. "Come this way, we'll debate it away from his majesty."

Once outside, they lock the door and tear off their suits. Their armor is plainly visible.

"So, you think you can take us?" They each pull out an RA-87. "In the movies, we would gloat. But, we are just going to kill you." They pull out a badge. "We have been empowered by the Ellan government to defend their most loyal general." They fire the semi-automatic weapons repeatedly at the soldiers. "With out your warrant, you are nothing."

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The Roanians open the back of their own vehicle. They pull out a little round object and throw it at the rear van.

It explodes.

OOC: So you want me to lose 2 of my best soldiers.

Ic: The Officers knew that they;re end was near. The two officers just fired with their weapons at the nearest officer ( in point blank range ).

The two officers were killed in the barrage of returning fire and as they took their last breath, Major hanna clasped her chain...and pressed it own. A small faint and inaudible signal was emitted. The chain was actually a bomb, created by the marvels of Gradenk Miniatuization Industry

5...4....3...2......1......0! The bombe exploded

<a small yet extremely deadly bomb. The blast could kill atleast 2 persons and injure a third person. >

OOC: Be back in 3 minutes.

OOC: This is why most people send intelligence agents to deal with this.

IC: The Inquisitors toss Hammond aside and duck away. But a few of them are too slow...

"You did not have to do that!" Hammond says angrily. "Thanks to you, we have a major diplomatic crisis!"

Inside the king's rooms, King Presley suddenly clutches his chest halfway through his "medicine"
"My....chest....Arg....Crushing pain......"

The Inquisitors pull out a flamethrower and scorch the Gradenkian bodies to a fine powder. Then they carefully grind the bones and take them away. "No, we don't. Now, gather your forces. They could send spies or assassins. Any way, these people have no warrant. Gradenk accepts them, they accept they sent spies. It would work to our advantage."

Hammond utters an obscenity, and then heads back downstairs to the exit.

The king begins convulsing, while the two nurses start yelling for a doctor.

Roania: Note They're not sent as spies but to actually deliver the charges. The initial plan is to warn hammond. Now the Presidential Office of Ell would be notified.


Ic: The Rear Prius swirved and avoided the trap.

The rear van's Driver: " !@#!@ He tried to kill us.. The Van swirved to a side and opened the side window. A Gleaming RP60 Vehicle Mobilizer (essentially a souped up version of Bazooka which has heat seeking technology built into it. The Rear van Locked the Inquisitors van and fired the missile. There is no way now that the inquisitor can get ahead of this. "

The lead van was now far ahead and just reached the Long Bay Road. They spotted a woman walking and quickly cut infront of her. From the Profile. That woman matched Angela. The Gradenkian Special forces snapped her. The lady tried to scream but a cloth laced with cloroform was pressed to her nose. She became unconscious and the Men loaded into the van and quickly sped to an unknown location. A benefit as Gradenk has been an ally and knows Ell well.


In the Presidential office: The President was becoming restless.. by now the charges should have been filed and the officers should have reported back to their CO.

He contacted Ellan President :

" President Bill English. President Suresh here.. We're investigating General Hammond on several irregularities....Our officers who were sent to deliver charges have not reported to me...It was suppose to be a clear operation.. Gradenk needs your help."

Btw: Roania. Please read my post. I HAD WARRANT. The piece of paper that your men ripped were again shoved( albeit rudely just before the two officers were gunned down ).

Interesting... but there's no evidence you sent anyone, and no warrant. Roania just aided Ell in a war, remember?

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The Inquisitors smile as the heatseeking missile goes... right over them and into another vehicle in front. "Emission masking, so useful. Though it makes this car hard to steer."

Interesting... but there's no evidence you sent anyone, and no warrant. Roania just aided Ell in a war, remember?

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The Inquisitors smile as the heatseeking missile goes... right over them and into another vehicle in front. "Emission masking, so useful. Though it makes this car hard to steer."

OOC: Interesting indeed....but Ellan President has been notified. It's after all an official investigation....but let's carry on. Note: I like the way you think...Sinister.....:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

ic:

The lead car continued to travel. They stopped temporarily at a desolate place and stages a planned accident going down the ravine. The vehicle is clean..i.e no sort of identification. Zip nada. The officers then got into another vehicle ( already prepositioned) .

Back in the Gradenkian Embassy,

A similar note from the President of Gradenk was delivered to Ellan President's office.

Btw: Roania. Please read my post. I HAD WARRANT. The piece of paper that your men ripped were again shoved( albeit rudely just before the two officers were gunned down ).

Had is the key term, my dear Gradenk.

There is no longer a warrant in existence.

yes.....destroyed by the fire..

:cry:

Let;s wait for ell to respond

Memo from President English to Hammond:
"You are hereby summoned to meet me here in the Presidential building as soon as possible. President Suresh has informed me of a problem we need to discuss."

Hammond returns to his mansion and reads the fax. "Dammit." he says to himself as he puts on his coat again and heads out. "Another person on my tail."

Before he heads out, he rings one of his subordinates and asks him to complete "the task".

State Oil, Marshden Point
A car parks outside the huge oil plant and the occupants leave.

Mercy Hospital
A doctor rushes in to aid the nurses.
"BP 130/90, administer 40mg of Thylidimide and 20mg of Morphine. Charge to 220V"
The doctor places the defribillator on the fallen king.
"Negative. 3.2.1. Charge to 300"
No response
"Time of death...12:14pm."
"I concur"
"I concur"
"Ring the President. Tell him what just happened."

Latest Oil Reserve census: ESAA

******* 72 million barrels / 120 million barrels

Angela begins to rouse as the car drives over a series of speed BUMPs.

On re-reading the fax from Gradenk, English calls for his top man.
"Chuck, please come in. Something is going on"

Chuck gets dressed and heads to the President's office. Although he looks frail, he is one of the top fighters in the nation. He also wears his ESS Special Digital Vest, with state-of-the-art electronics.

Meanwhile, Hammond reaches English's office, with a noticeable object in his rear pocket.
"You called for me President?"

The Inquisitors are watching his base. They had corrupted an entire Ellan platoon into Hammond's service. "I hope he is not going to assassinate the president. It is vital that he appear to be a loyal servant."

"Hammond, what the hell is going on? What is the nature of your relation with Roania? And why was there a shoot-out right outside the King's room?"

A new fax comes out of machine.
"The king's dead. What is going on? Answer me!"

Hammond readies himself. He is about to spill it all, but one look at a picture on the President's desk featuring the two of them and his daughter puts the thought to rest.

"Gradenk. They are want our oil."
"So, why would they launch an investigation? Do you think this is a set-up?"
"Definitely. I believe they need an excuse to get agents into the nation."
"You may go."

Chuck, his bodyguard, enters the room.
"President, keep an eye on Hammond, he's acting a bit weird."

"Girl, you have to eat." The Inquisitor passed Hammond's daughter some food.

It was the most comfortable prison on this planet, but it was still a prison.

Jessica ate the food. Asshole....He'll be here soon
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It was 4am, almost immediately after the oil storage was opened for the transport of kerosene. The car parked there earlier by one of Hammond's aides suddenly became a massive white fireball. Giant concrete oil dumps became orange infernos, spreading their heat to nearby concrete containers and starting a chain reaction.

OOC: SOrry for being late.
Ic:

Colonel Drake ( still dressed in Ellan Uniform ) woke up angela by splashing a cold water on her face.


AS she stirred up, He spoke:

"Well, Angela...Sorry about treating you like that....WE have to talk. "

The remaining Agents secured the room and perimeter and some of them went to a secured room which was filled with surveillance gadgets that not only could listen to what the Colonel was talking but also filled with higly advanced instruments that could send messages to Gradenk virtually undetected ( superb anti hacking technology,learned from Gradenk's experience with Sniper country during the Secret Rp )

From the room, Officers also monitor the safe house and it's surrounding...It's very secluded and in a hidden area that no one could possibly find. People attempting to trace signals of any kind would be disappointed due to the immense counter measures employed to ward off cyber snoops.( or any hackers and people with hacking ability to get into )

Colonel Drake, " Don't be afraid Angela....We're interested in knowing about several people when you were chased by some agents. ... We need to know more about it...The simple reason is because..we believe Ell is under danger. And not only that....Another neutral nation could be dragged into this mess. We're here to prevent that. We believe you have information regarding a woman....whom we only know as a military officer with a foreign Government. Don't say you don't know....We have records of you trying to hack into a non secured network to contact someone in Roania....We have the transcripts to prove it to you ( i.e the one taken in baywatch which shows that connection was terminated by HRI industries ) . "
<he pauses >

" We believe that you had help too. We also know that you have a brother. He is a major...no ? Does he know about it... "

<reply>
" Also .....you had some help from another foreigner...checks showed that an Omzian national was in this country....staying in your house.."
<back at the car >

The Rear van's gunner was swearing. He sweared because his target missed. He loaded another weaponry.It seemed small, but it has laser sightings and it's armament is guided by GPS. The Gunner did not want to use it. As it's force is devastating. He got the van into target. Once the target has been sighted. He released it's load. The semi- missile cruised quickly to it's target. ( The projectile / semi missile flies much faster than RPG and would not be able to be deflected or thrown out of course with any portable scattering technology. I.e It needs a proper radar installation to confuse its signals )

President Suresh Contacted Director Spark :

President, " Director, This was supposed to be a quick mission, Warn Hammond, and get information from ..what's the girl's name ..."

Director Spark : Angela Sir....
President : " Right...now....What's Going on. Two of my intelligence officers are missing...What happened to them ? "

Director: " We're trying to establish contact sir...Truthfully sir....We have to expect the worst..."
Presidemt : <silent>

Director : " I know it's difficult sir, You awarded the Order of the Kurushetra Might to those fine officers sir. And I'm trying my best to get any news about them . "

OOC: Ell, Please tell me whether my following post is allright. If you accept, It would be my first time rping deeply in Covert Operations in a nation. If not, I'll ammend

A man wearing a Ellan Police Uniform arrives at the Mercy Hospital. ( Note: He has all legit Ids, so it seems, Office of Technical Service has placed a file of this officer on the Ellan service to ensure that this " officer" is legitimate .

The officer, ( OOC: Preferably that of a senior officer so that he can see restricted file ) and 2 men who were accompanying him stopped by at the information desk.

OOC: Btw: The officers who gunned down , had parked their van near the emergency entrance. It should still be there...

Ic: The Lead officer approached the desk and spoke first, " I'm <rank > <some Ellan Name > of Ellan Police. We came here after receiving a report from an embassy that it's personnels did not return to the embassy. We're here to investigate their disappearance. He shows them the photographs of the 2 officers, Colonel Black and Major Hanna .

Where are they ? "

OOC: SOrry for being late.
Ic:
Colonel Drake, " Don't be afraid Angela....We're interested in knowing about several people when you were chased by some agents. ... We need to know more about it...The simple reason is because..we believe Ell is under danger. And not only that....Another neutral nation could be dragged into this mess. We're here to prevent that. We believe you have information regarding a woman....whom we only know as a military officer with a foreign Government. Don't say you don't know....We have records of you trying to hack into a non secured network to contact someone in Roania....We have the transcripts to prove it to you ( i.e the one taken in baywatch which shows that connection was terminated by HRI industries ) . "
<he pauses >

" We believe that you had help too. We also know that you have a brother. He is a major...no ? Does he know about it... "

<reply>
" Also .....you had some help from another foreigner...checks showed that an Omzian national was in this country....staying in your house.."
<back at the car >


"Well, there was a girl called Caroline who was trying to contact her family in Roania. Me and Chris tried to help her. Honjak lived with me for a while, but now he's not here. He might have gone back to Omz."

Ic: The Lead officer approached the desk and spoke first, " I'm <rank > <some Ellan Name > of Ellan Police. We came here after receiving a report from an embassy that it's personnels did not return to the embassy. We're here to investigate their disappearance. He shows them the photographs of the 2 officers, Colonel Black and Major Hanna .

Where are they ? "

OOC: Let's call him Charles.
IC:

"You can take a look at the security footage in the security room on your left."

OOC2: The security footage doesn't show the corridor outside the king's room or inside the king's room. It will show all people entering and leaving the royal area however.

Allied News Network
(extract)
...fires continue to rage in the Marshden Point oil facility. No cause has yet being identified. Oil prices have skyrocketed, and the resulting closure of State Oil's petrol pumps leaves ESAA Oil as the largetst supplier in Ell.

In breaking news, King Presley the VIII has died of a heart attack this morning....

"Well, there was a girl called Caroline who was trying to contact her family in Roania. Me and Chris tried to help her. Honjak lived with me for a while, but now he's not here. He might have gone back to Omz."

Colonel Drake: " Why were you trying to Contact Carolines Parents...and what is here rank...Why is she in Ell in the first place....Roanians and Ellans....It's unusual.....Our superiors need to know this....Why are Roanians here....And What happened to you through out your ordeal....What happened to Caroline ? "

<The colonel uttered the string of question almost under a breath >

He then paused for a while and replied, " Tell me everything Angela....Did anybody meet you.. Did your brother,,Chris is it...mention anything ...another military officer or someone.... "

Ic: The Lead officer approached the desk and spoke first, " I'm <rank > <some Ellan Name > of Ellan Police. We came here after receiving a report from an embassy that it's personnels did not return to the embassy. We're here to investigate their disappearance. He shows them the photographs of the 2 officers, Colonel Black and Major Hanna .

Where are they ? "

OOC: Let's call him Charles.
IC:

"You can take a look at the security footage in the security room on your left."

OOC2: The security footage doesn't show the corridor outside the king's room or inside the king's room. It will show all people entering and leaving the royal area however.

OOC: Thank you Ell.

Ic: Charles and his men walked into the security room and demanded that the security tapes to be shown.

<the tapes began to unroll >

At first there was nothing suspicious, Just nurses and doctors entering and leaving. He then stopped......He saw Ellan General, General Hammond entering...He was shocked when he later saw what seemed nicely dressed business ....He wondered " Businessmen....to see the king...Their clothes seem bulky....could they be foreign agents...."

He continued to watch the movie and saw a footage of Colonel Black and Major Hanna Entering the royal area...but did not leave...
Suspecting something amiss...He asked for the tape...and all copies of it..and walked out.

He then walked to the Information desk ,

" Do you know the vehicle that the two Gradenkian Diplomat came in....do you know where is it ? It should not be too difficult to spot. It has Gradenkian Official Seal on it. "

Colonel Drake: " Why were you trying to Contact Carolines Parents...and what is here rank...Why is she in Ell in the first place....Roanians and Ellans....It's unusual.....Our superiors need to know this....Why are Roanians here....And What happened to you through out your ordeal....What happened to Caroline ? "

<The colonel uttered the string of question almost under a breath >

He then paused for a while and replied, " Tell me everything Angela....Did anybody meet you.. Did your brother,,Chris is it...mention anything ...another military officer or someone.... "

"Because she was on a deathlist of some sort and fled here. I found her in the water, trying to kill herself. Caroline is still here, she was living in a shelter last time I checked. The Roanians sent their inquistors to hunt us down."

she pauses, trying to remember.

"I remember us making copies of disks the Roanians wanted. We handed them all to General Hammond."


" Do you know the vehicle that the two Gradenkian Diplomat came in....do you know where is it ? It should not be too difficult to spot. It has Gradenkian Official Seal on it. "

"Yes, it's right there."
The receptionist points at the car.

Colonel Drake: " Why were you trying to Contact Carolines Parents...and what is here rank...Why is she in Ell in the first place....Roanians and Ellans....It's unusual.....Our superiors need to know this....Why are Roanians here....And What happened to you through out your ordeal....What happened to Caroline ? "

<The colonel uttered the string of question almost under a breath >

He then paused for a while and replied, " Tell me everything Angela....Did anybody meet you.. Did your brother,,Chris is it...mention anything ...another military officer or someone.... "

"Because she was on a deathlist of some sort and fled here. I found her in the water, trying to kill herself. Caroline is still here, she was living in a shelter last time I checked. The Roanians sent their inquistors to hunt us down."

she pauses, trying to remember.

"I remember us making copies of disks the Roanians wanted. We handed them all to General Hammond."


" Do you know the vehicle that the two Gradenkian Diplomat came in....do you know where is it ? It should not be too difficult to spot. It has Gradenkian Official Seal on it. "

"Yes, it's right there."
The receptionist points at the car.

Colonel Drake: " Why were you trying to Contact Carolines Parents...and what is here rank...Why is she in Ell in the first place....Roanians and Ellans....It's unusual.....Our superiors need to know this....Why are Roanians here....And What happened to you through out your ordeal....What happened to Caroline ? "

<The colonel uttered the string of question almost under a breath >

He then paused for a while and replied, " Tell me everything Angela....Did anybody meet you.. Did your brother,,Chris is it...mention anything ...another military officer or someone.... "

"Because she was on a deathlist of some sort and fled here. I found her in the water, trying to kill herself. Caroline is still here, she was living in a shelter last time I checked. The Roanians sent their inquistors to hunt us down."

she pauses, trying to remember.

"I remember us making copies of disks the Roanians wanted. We handed them all to General Hammond."


" Do you know the vehicle that the two Gradenkian Diplomat came in....do you know where is it ? It should not be too difficult to spot. It has Gradenkian Official Seal on it. "

"Yes, it's right there."
The receptionist points at the car.

Colonel Drake: " Why were you trying to Contact Carolines Parents...and what is here rank...Why is she in Ell in the first place....Roanians and Ellans....It's unusual.....Our superiors need to know this....Why are Roanians here....And What happened to you through out your ordeal....What happened to Caroline ? "

<The colonel uttered the string of question almost under a breath >

He then paused for a while and replied, " Tell me everything Angela....Did anybody meet you.. Did your brother,,Chris is it...mention anything ...another military officer or someone.... "

"Because she was on a deathlist of some sort and fled here. I found her in the water, trying to kill herself. Caroline is still here, she was living in a shelter last time I checked. The Roanians sent their inquistors to hunt us down."

she pauses, trying to remember.

"I remember us making copies of disks the Roanians wanted. We handed them all to General Hammond."


" Do you know the vehicle that the two Gradenkian Diplomat came in....do you know where is it ? It should not be too difficult to spot. It has Gradenkian Official Seal on it. "

"Yes, it's right there."
The receptionist points at the car.

OOC: Last Post.

Ic:

Colonel Drake was shocked when he heard the last name.....Hammond
The tale is now more strange than ever. What's going on, the Colonel was thinking..

" Angela...Do you have any copies of it by chance...Surely you did not give everything to the general did you...Did you have the chance to peruse it...General...General Hammond is und investigation...

...that copy can avert a potential political spillover...Angela...Tell me truthfully....You said Caroline in the shelter...Can you take us there....and do you have a copy! "


<Undercover Police officer Charles>

" Thank you"
He then walked together with his aid and asked one of them to get into the and drive it. He followed in his own car very identical to a normal Ellan police vehicle...again, provided by Office of Technical Service.

"I don't know. Me and Chris gave him all our copies. Honjak and Stacey might have a copy."

"Caroline? She's at the refugee centre awaiting asylum."

OOC: I think I have an idea. Tell me if it's wrong.

IC:

The door exploded. A man in a tight-fitting black bodysuit entered the room. "Shut your mouth, Angela. Mention that disk and I would have to avoid helping you." He turned to the Gradenkians. "Greetings. Timothy Carter, agent of the Roanian Intelligence Agency. The Prince has sent me here to put an end to the cardinal's schemes in this nation."

---------------------------

A radio transmission went out. A message appeared on Hammond's mobile-phone screen, 'find an excuse and return immediately.'

OOC: I think I have an idea. Tell me if it's wrong.

IC:

The door exploded. A man in a tight-fitting black bodysuit entered the room. "Shut your mouth, Angela. Mention that disk and I would have to avoid helping you." He turned to the Gradenkians. "Greetings. Timothy Carter, agent of the Roanian Intelligence Agency. The Prince has sent me here to put an end to the cardinal's schemes in this nation."

---------------------------

A radio transmission went out. A message appeared on Hammond's mobile-phone screen, 'find an excuse and return immediately.'


OOC: It was suppose to be a safehouse.. How on earth can you get into there. :shock: ....I'll play with your scheme though.....


The Colonel was shocked to see that his hide out was compromised. He was even shocked that this stranger could get through the many state of the art gadgets that Gradenk has installed. not even a fly could get into the house...here this person claiming to be a Intelligence Agent breaking into it .....the colonel was dumbfounded.

But the intel officer did come at the wrong time as the house is indeed swarming with Gradenkian Security agents. AS the Roanian Officer just finished his sentence. Three Gradenkian SPec ops officers were training their nozzle of their Minimis at the Intruder. Immediately, A titanium door shut down behind him...what was previously the door. Simultaneously the, Titanium and reinforced steel slid down from their hidden compartments to shut all available windows & exits. The house is sealed...from the outside...as well as from the inside.

"Well, Carter....Colonel Drake of Ellan special Forces ( he is dressed in Ellan suits...so are his men ) You have intruded upon Ellan Matters. And as you can see, You're sealed from the inside as well as from the outside...You're brilliant to get in here....but you can't get out....You would be killed if you attempt to do anything funny...Intelligence Agent you may be...but false move...you'll be dead. Now explain yourself. The more security agents moved forward to secure Angela and Pointed their Reliable and Powerful Minimes at the intruder. "

<undercover Police officer >


* Charles * came back in his "legitimate " patrol with the recovered Diplomatic car to the Embassy. He pretended to be on official business and went to deliver the Toyota Prius to the embassy.

Unbeknown to anyone, He secretly, inconspiciously delivered the tapes to the embassy(i.e the Ambassador ). Anyone, even if they're embassy officials would only suspect that Charles was conducting an official investigation of the disappearance of their co-workers.

After Charles left,

<The Ambassador took the tapes personally and went into a secret ante-chamber in the Embassy...a chamber which is only known to 2 people, The Ambassador and to the Director of Intelligence >

"Holmes, Check this tape...See whether our agents were at the hospital...and run a face scan on all known foreign agents that we have on file...I want to know everything about this. "

<Holmes proceeded to conduct his investigation. >

<Starting Image recognition Software>
......Loading....
Video Loaded..
Press Start to continue.

The video rolled....And Holmes started to note down any irregularities.

OOC: I think I have an idea. Tell me if it's wrong.

IC:

The door exploded. A man in a tight-fitting black bodysuit entered the room. "Shut your mouth, Angela. Mention that disk and I would have to avoid helping you." He turned to the Gradenkians. "Greetings. Timothy Carter, agent of the Roanian Intelligence Agency. The Prince has sent me here to put an end to the cardinal's schemes in this nation."

---------------------------

A radio transmission went out. A message appeared on Hammond's mobile-phone screen, 'find an excuse and return immediately.'

Angela is shocked when she hears the word "Roanian". She grabs the chair she is sitting on and readies herself.

=========================================
Hammond reads the message and texts a reply.
"Where are you? I'll be right there."
=========================================
Chuck and President English sat attentively at the screen.
"Good idea to tap his phone." English said. "I really think something's up."

"Calm down Angela, He can't get anywhere. We're here to protect you. Don't you trust us..We didn't even tie you. Put down the chair.This Roanian...agent can not get anywhere....",Colonel Drake said to the visibly shaken and terrified Angela.

" Now, tell me....why are you here and what does the disk contain..You're in no position to argue...and if you think you're good in handling each of us....That's a flawed thinking, all of us are the top or almost at the top in our class for various kinds of martial arts, ( Basically they're the best in an Indian Martial art which is called , KalariPayat which utilises knowledge of human pressure points to render victim motionless...even death. They're also good if i.e 7th Degree black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. )

"

All the Gradenkian (clad in Ellan Uniform ) had their guns pointed at them. One of the Gradenkian Soldier who was behind the intruder a safe distance away fired a dart (powerful enough to knock an elephant to sleep ) which was aimed to the his neck. The Dart travelled fast ...too fast for any man to evade and landed on it's intended victim...

Angela put the chair down and watched as the dart flew towards the Roanian agent.

"I don't know. Me and Chris gave him all our copies. Honjak and Stacey might have a copy."

"Caroline? She's at the refugee centre awaiting asylum."

Honjak, who is quiet all the times at this incident, finally spoke,

"Yep, I have a copy. Um, for... personal reasons."

OOC: Your'e there as well.
IC:

Angela winks at Honjak, as though to say "There's a Roanian here, he might be bugged."

"I just wanted to keep the disk for a survenir, heheh..." Honjak said nervously.

"Calm down Angela, He can't get anywhere. We're here to protect you. Don't you trust us..We didn't even tie you. Put down the chair.This Roanian...agent can not get anywhere....",Colonel Drake said to the visibly shaken and terrified Angela.

" Now, tell me....why are you here and what does the disk contain..You're in no position to argue...and if you think you're good in handling each of us....That's a flawed thinking, all of us are the top or almost at the top in our class for various kinds of martial arts, ( Basically they're the best in an Indian Martial art which is called , KalariPayat which utilises knowledge of human pressure points to render victim motionless...even death. They're also good if i.e 7th Degree black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. )

"

All the Gradenkian (clad in Ellan Uniform ) had their guns pointed at them. One of the Gradenkian Soldier who was behind the intruder a safe distance away fired a dart (powerful enough to knock an elephant to sleep ) which was aimed to the his neck. The Dart travelled fast ...too fast for any man to evade and landed on it's intended victim...

It bounced off of his neck. He grimaced. "Do you have any idea how much that stuff cost Minister Dean?" He sat down. "Let me blunt. Cardinal Richelieu has sent Inquisitors here to take over Ell. This is an extension of a powerplay within the council. Dean Gray has sent me to stop them, and the Prince currently supports him."

He rubbed his neck and scowled, peeling off a translucent material. "As Angela here can tell you, it is very difficult to kill an Inquisitor. Very difficult indeed."

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You must meet Our agent at the Roanian Prime consulate. Hurry to Our empassy Now, understood? Is this clear?

Should you not be there, infiltrate the Burgundy memorial Unit, in Gradenk.

((The actual message, is Yor Phon is Bug. Or your phone is bugged. The capitals would seem to be normal phone grammar to anyone who doesn't really know Roanians and their insistence on neatness. And since the Ellan president and his agents don't know that much...))

Hammond prepared to leave for the Roanian embassy, but on futher inspection noticed the capital letters forming a message. He decided to return to his office away from the eyes of his government instead.

"I don't know. Me and Chris gave him all our copies. Honjak and Stacey might have a copy."

"Caroline? She's at the refugee centre awaiting asylum."

Honjak, who is quiet all the times at this incident, finally spoke,

"Yep, I have a copy. Um, for... personal reasons."

"Caroline? Excellent. She'll vouch for me. Her first husband was an old friend of mine... or he was." Timothy blinked back tears. "Fool tried to defect, bringing weaponary secrets to the Phalanixians."

"Alright then," Angela says. "If you know her, prove it"

"She was a member of the Roanian Legion. She lived at 55th Edonia Road. She is under threat of death should she ever reenter Roania. She has a husband, Robert, and two children, one from her first husband, aged 10, the other Robert's, aged 4. Her bloodtype is O." Timothy leaned back. "Anything else?"

The Colonel was amazed that the dart did not bring the desired result.

The colonel turned to the Roanian Agent, " Any Roanian Intelligence officer would know that....after you all, you have a file on her. But..I'm under orders to get to the bottom of this. I guess, You have to sometimes sleep with the enemy eh ?.."

"Now, You're not off the hook yet. What is this tape and why are so many people going after it. How does this disket serve the power struggle in your nation. "

<The colonel motioned his officer to lead Honjak to a secured room so that they can interrogate him >
Once in the room,safe from any prying eys, ears or any other electronic spying gadgets, The Lead officer questions Honjak, " Allright, Where is it Honjak...We need it. Another nation and possibly yours....could be involved in this messy conflict....And I trust you know that..Our dorsier says that you're also in the intelligence section. "

OOC: He should know that they're Gradenkians by their GRadenkian Accent. The agents are trying hard to sound like Ellan though some of them do let slip of their intended accent.

<back with Colonel Drake>

" Speak Mr Carter...You have only 30 seconds to explain what so important about the disc.....I want it's content!"

Hammond arrives at his office and waits for tthe inquisitors to show up.

The Colonel was amazed that the dart did not bring the desired result.

The colonel turned to the Roanian Agent, " Any Roanian Intelligence officer would know that....after you all, you have a file on her. But..I'm under orders to get to the bottom of this. I guess, You have to sometimes sleep with the enemy eh ?.."

"Now, You're not off the hook yet. What is this tape and why are so many people going after it. How does this disket serve the power struggle in your nation. "

<The colonel motioned his officer to lead Honjak to a secured room so that they can interrogate him >
Once in the room,safe from any prying eys, ears or any other electronic spying gadgets, The Lead officer questions Honjak, " Allright, Where is it Honjak...We need it. Another nation and possibly yours....could be involved in this messy conflict....And I trust you know that..Our dorsier says that you're also in the intelligence section. "

OOC: He should know that they're Gradenkians by their GRadenkian Accent. The agents are trying hard to sound like Ellan though some of them do let slip of their intended accent.

<back with Colonel Drake>

" Speak Mr Carter...You have only 30 seconds to explain what so important about the disc.....I want it's content!"

"And you can have it's content, when Hell freezes over. It contains a Roanian Order of Battle, and chemical launches are prepared against any non-Roanian who sees it. Angela and her friends got off lucky, and we're too busy to set after them."

He leaned back. "We don't really care about Ell and Gradenk. All we want is control over this region. However, the current situation is an offshoot of a powerplay in the council. You Gradenkian swine can't understand that. If you don't want my help in pinpointing the Inquisitor's weaknesses, then fine. I'll just leave, and watch as Ell and Gradenk go to war. And you will spend the rest of your life thinking 'I could have stopped that.' It's a feeling I know all too well." Timothy spat. "Bring Caroline here. She'll vouch for me."

Hammond arrives at his office and waits for tthe inquisitors to show up.

A man in a business suit arrives. His card reads 'Hydroleum Roanian Inspectors. He speaks with a thick Roanian accent. "Greetings, Mr. Hammond. I am interested in purchasing some of your nation's oil reserves."

He slides a contract to him. At the bottom is written 'commence phase three'

Angela spoke to Colonel Drake. "I can take you to Caroline's refuge."

Hammond shakes the "businessman"'s hand.
"Pleased to discuss this business. I will begin work on the um..profit projections."

"Thank you. I shall inform Mr. Cardinal of this. He will be most pleased."

Hammond takes out his speech and reads it through one last time before he will present it on television. He also picks up his phone and rings someone.

Angela spoke to Colonel Drake. "I can take you to Caroline's refuge."



Colonel Drake, " Allright Angela, Let's go. We have few unmarked vehicles. I'll get into contact with other agents in Ell. THere might just be one who can help us. "

<picks up phone and phones someone >

OOC: It's undercover officer Charles

IC:
" Allright ...It's not my pleasure to work with a scum like you but in the interest of National Security, I'll do it.. and next time we meet....Well,let's just say ...There should not be a next time.....Or you would end up in one of our inhospitable mortuar.....oh....prison. "

"Now enough talk. We understand that Hammond is in it too. And yes looks like you're the only one who can help us. you have to change your uniform though...We have another Ellan suit with us..Dress in that and we'll take angela to go and find Caroline. "

<extends hand to shake with the Carter in hope of promoting co-operation >

"2 Green colour , and unmarked Jeep, with the flag of Ell mounted is in our basement. Its being brought out....ah there it is..Let's get into it...and Angela, you have to dress in some uniform.....hmm...You'll dress as a doctor....You'll pretend that you're someone from the Department of HEalth and Occupational Safety. Fake Ids are being prepared to you. Just blat out anything that will make them release Caroline. And don't worry, to throw in an official punch, A friend of ours is going to help. Some of us would act like body guards while the orders would act like tv crews...just to give our course a bigger punch while I would be masquerading as a hmm....An official with the Gradenkian Embassy...saying that she is wanted for investigation "

"Mr Carter....How does that sound....or do you have a better plan "

The Intelligence Director in the Gradenkian Embassy identified the men on the file (well..sort of )

OOC: Are Roanians Human ?

ic:
The Director cross referenced the list of visitors with that of the Hospitals list and found that the visitors were ofcourse important delegates but...they can't seem to identify the suspicious "businessmen" who were also present in the Royal Hall.

He then focussed on their clothes, boots and found out that their boots were actually of military grade and their clothes were bulky. Not only that, (OOC: Can the video record sounds ell ? )some noises...suspiciously sounded like gunshots were heard....The sound waves were separated and then reanalyzed to determine the source

OOC: ell, if the video can't record sound than pls ignore the above statement.

Ic:
The Director quickly e-mailed the content to the President of Ell with the following message :

Unidentified men
-Hammond seen
-Gradenkian Investigators, Colonel black and Major Hanna Did not exit after entering Royal Hall
- Found Gradenkian Diplomatic Car in Hospital ...a day after they disappeared. The vehicle is now in custoday at the Gradenkian Embassy.
- The two investiators are still missing.

-Please reply.
SIncerely,
Director of Personnel Security ,
Embassy of Gradenk

Angela nods. "That sounds like a good plan. Let's get going."

The Director quickly e-mailed the content to the President of Ell with the following message :

Unidentified men
-Hammond seen
-Gradenkian Investigators, Colonel black and Major Hanna Did not exit after entering Royal Hall
- Found Gradenkian Diplomatic Car in Hospital ...a day after they disappeared. The vehicle is now in custoday at the Gradenkian Embassy.
- The two investiators are still missing.

-Please reply.
SIncerely,
Director of Personnel Security ,
Embassy of Gradenk

"The king also died almost exactly the same time as this incident.." English said to himself.
=========================================
From: President English
To: Embassy of Gradenk

We will be sending a forensics team to investigate the area and will also be taking blood samples of the king.
=========================================

The forensics team begin heading out in government vans towards the hospital.

Meanwhile, Hammond's special forces got into position around Bill English's home. Snipers begin monitoring the premises.
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Hammond continues to practice his speech.
"Dear people of Ell, for too long we have suffered under the iron fisted rule of the Presley monarchy. For too long, the rights of Ellan citizens to vote have been annulled. For too long, the might of Ell has been held back by it's government. Tonight, however, things will finally change. Ladies and gentleman, we are on the edge of a new era; Ell will enter a golden age..........."

Angela nods. "That sounds like a good plan. Let's get going."

The Director quickly e-mailed the content to the President of Ell with the following message :

Unidentified men
-Hammond seen
-Gradenkian Investigators, Colonel black and Major Hanna Did not exit after entering Royal Hall
- Found Gradenkian Diplomatic Car in Hospital ...a day after they disappeared. The vehicle is now in custoday at the Gradenkian Embassy.
- The two investiators are still missing.

-Please reply.
SIncerely,
Director of Personnel Security ,
Embassy of Gradenk

"The king also died almost exactly the same time as this incident.." English said to himself.
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From: President English
To: Embassy of Gradenk

We will be sending a forensics team to investigate the area and will also be taking blood samples of the king.
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The forensics team begin heading out in government vans towards the hospital.

Meanwhile, Hammond's special forces got into position around Bill English's home. Snipers begin monitoring the premises.
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Hammond continues to practice his speech.
"Dear people of Ell, for too long we have suffered under the iron fisted rule of the Presley monarchy. For too long, the rights of Ellan citizens to vote have been annulled. For too long, the might of Ell has been held back by it's government. Tonight, however, things will finally change. Ladies and gentleman, we are on the edge of a new era; Ell will enter a golden age..........."

The Intelligence Director in the Gradenkian Embassy identified the men on the file (well..sort of )

OOC: Are Roanians Human ?

ic:
The Director cross referenced the list of visitors with that of the Hospitals list and found that the visitors were ofcourse important delegates but...they can't seem to identify the suspicious "businessmen" who were also present in the Royal Hall.

He then focussed on their clothes, boots and found out that their boots were actually of military grade and their clothes were bulky. Not only that, (OOC: Can the video record sounds ell ? )some noises...suspiciously sounded like gunshots were heard....The sound waves were separated and then reanalyzed to determine the source

OOC: ell, if the video can't record sound than pls ignore the above statement.

Ic:
The Director quickly e-mailed the content to the President of Ell with the following message :

Unidentified men
-Hammond seen
-Gradenkian Investigators, Colonel black and Major Hanna Did not exit after entering Royal Hall
- Found Gradenkian Diplomatic Car in Hospital ...a day after they disappeared. The vehicle is now in custoday at the Gradenkian Embassy.
- The two investiators are still missing.

-Please reply.
SIncerely,
Director of Personnel Security ,
Embassy of Gradenk

OOC: Of course they are... Roanians are. Inquisitors are human too, but they lack all empathy for other humans and don't care who they kill in order to get their own way.

They are also genetically manipulated.

In my normal time schedule, they have managed to train people to Inquisitorial perfection. In 2010, they are still working on the process.

IC: "No, thank you." Timothy declines the Gradenkian's offer. "I shall be more welcomed by Caroline as I am. By the way, do they train you people? A child of nine could tell you are not an Ellan."

Angela looks at Colonel Drake.
"No wonder your accent was so off. Where are you from?

Gradenk.

That's why I say that I would go as a Gradenkian Embassy Official. Saying that She is wanted by Gradenk to help in their investigation.


I'm not an intelligence officer. My orders are to infiltrate and get out.

Our contact....is an Ellan <referring to the undercover officer>

My men would act like body guards and news crews. So Mr Carter, What do you plan to do. You should come with us if indeed Caroline recognise you. It will speed up our plan. The jeep is outside. Our contact would be driving it....Ah here he comes.....

<A man come into the door dressed in a suit..>

He waits till the door is opened and enters.

" Good Morning Gentleman, I'm Senior Detective Charles. Ellan Police ", He spoke with unmistakable Ellan accent.

He saw Angela and said ," So you're Angela.... and you....who're you? "

The colonel interrupted, " A Roanian...Intel Officer "
Charles replied, "It's surprising. 2 officers from the Gradenkian embassy are missing. " I suppose you know what happened to them ?

<reply>

"Anyway, Let's get moving. The center is not too far away...and I have to pull some strings. Colonel, I trust you have IDs for all of your people and for the the Roanian as well as for Angela ? "

Colonel, " Yes" <turns to Carter> " Ready to go ?"

"Ok then, let's go. You know where the long-bay detention facility is?"
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Two snipers sit outside the Presidential palace.
"Ready to go sir!"
Hammond radios them "Wait on my command."
((Being radio, I think someone could pick that up))

Colonel, " Yes we do...Let's get ready "
<prepares identity card and gives it to Angela and gets ready to go into the Jeep. >

<awaits Roanian Intel officer >

OOC: Don't mind if we pick it up.

IC:
In the Gradenk embassy, The Director of Intelligence picked up a radio transmission. It said

"Ready to go sir!"
and a reply,
"Wait on my command " was heard.

The Director did a voice analysis and found it to be Hammond.

He began to be suspicious and referred this matter to the Ambassador.

" Sir, I heard some transmission from somewhere in the Presidential Palace... <shows him script> "

Ambassador, " What is this ! He ponders.....He picks up his phone and dials Hammond "

Hammond picks up the phone.
"Hello, this is General Roger Hammond speaking."

Timothy leans back, an unmistakable smirk resting on his face. "All right, let's go see Ltnt Caroline."

<Speaking on an extremely secured line >
" General, This is ambassador Rathod Kumar of the Gradenkian Embassy. few Gradenkian businessmen have expressed interest in conducting trade with your corporation . They would like to arrange a meeting with you. When are you free.Venue would be scheduled at a later date. "

and you seem to have a lot of problems General........We..can help you.
<OOC:a trap>

<As the ambassador speaks, he records his conversation, hoping to be able to use it against the General as proof >

<<
The Colonel and his men, Angela , Carter and Charles entered the jeep. One of the jeep is green in color while the other is white with the words "Media Broadcasting Corporation -> We Report the Truth " boldly written on the sides of the jeep .The lead vehicle is a Police Vehicle belonging to Charles. After travelling for a while, They reached the Detention Site. It was indeed a dramatic entrance as the Police Vehicle driven by Detective Charles stopped rather abruptly at the guard house and the other two vehicles stopped near the entrance ( almost blocking it ) as though they were in great hurry

The "News Crew " quickly got down and started preparing their gears, Television sets and etc. The "reporter " then started holding his mike and focussed on the ensuing tussle that would occur.

Detective Charles came up to the Guard house and waved his Police badge with a Warrant from the Ellan Court ( Fake but looks legit ). He is followed by a man in suit ( Colonel Drake) who is masquerading as a GRadenkian Embassy official, Showing another set of warrant this time from the Court in Gradenk showing that Caroline is wanted for investigations in Gradenk. The Colonel is accompanied by his "body guards", all armed with Gradenkian made Minimes. Small but deadly machine guns. < OOC: Carter's action is your Rp Roania >

Charles then began to talk, " Allright, This is official business. These people, along with the warrants that they have is here to see a detainee. Her name is Caroline and she is a Roanian. Our papers are in order and we also have a medical Correspondence, Miss <Angela's fictitious name> of the International Medical Network, An Internationally recognise Medical Institute "

<Charles was confident that this would work. The sight of High ranking bureaucrats and "proper " warrants should do the trick. + the added benefit of a news crew >

The news crew began recording....<they made sure that their voice was audible for the guards to here >

"Welcome to the Detention Camp in Long Bay Road, Ell. We have received Reports of Possible maltreatment of a detainee currently wanted in Gradenk for to aid in investigations of a banker. Caroline is the star witness in the case and her maltreatment could seriously cloud the Prosecutors case. "

<Speaking on an extremely secured line >
" General, This is ambassador Rathod Kumar of the Gradenkian Embassy. few Gradenkian businessmen have expressed interest in conducting trade with your corporation . They would like to arrange a meeting with you. When are you free.Venue would be scheduled at a later date. "

and you seem to have a lot of problems General........We..can help you.
<OOC:a trap>


"Thank you for your offer. What sort of assistance are you suggesting? I look after my friends you know..."

<<
The Colonel and his men, Angela , Carter and Charles entered the jeep. One of the jeep is green in color while the other is white with the words "Media Broadcasting Corporation -> We Report the Truth " boldly written on the sides of the jeep .The lead vehicle is a Police Vehicle belonging to Charles. After travelling for a while, They reached the Detention Site. It was indeed a dramatic entrance as the Police Vehicle driven by Detective Charles stopped rather abruptly at the guard house and the other two vehicles stopped near the entrance ( almost blocking it ) as though they were in great hurry

The "News Crew " quickly got down and started preparing their gears, Television sets and etc. The "reporter " then started holding his mike and focussed on the ensuing tussle that would occur.

Detective Charles came up to the Guard house and waved his Police badge with a Warrant from the Ellan Court ( Fake but looks legit ). He is followed by a man in suit ( Colonel Drake) who is masquerading as a GRadenkian Embassy official, Showing another set of warrant this time from the Court in Gradenk showing that Caroline is wanted for investigations in Gradenk. The Colonel is accompanied by his "body guards", all armed with Gradenkian made Minimes. Small but deadly machine guns. < OOC: Carter's action is your Rp Roania >

Charles then began to talk, " Allright, This is official business. These people, along with the warrants that they have is here to see a detainee. Her name is Caroline and she is a Roanian. Our papers are in order and we also have a medical Correspondence, Miss <Angela's fictitious name> of the International Medical Network, An Internationally recognise Medical Institute "

<Charles was confident that this would work. The sight of High ranking bureaucrats and "proper " warrants should do the trick. + the added benefit of a news crew >

The news crew began recording....<they made sure that their voice was audible for the guards to here >

"Welcome to the Detention Camp in Long Bay Road, Ell. We have received Reports of Possible maltreatment of a detainee currently wanted in Gradenk for to aid in investigations of a banker. Caroline is the star witness in the case and her maltreatment could seriously cloud the Prosecutors case. "

"Uh yes sir. Come on through."
The gates opened and another guard introduced himself.
"I'm Lt. Hank. Caroline and her family's cell is this way. Follow me."
As Angela sees Caroline, she shouts a cry of joy.
"Caroline! Long time no see!"

"Angela! Is that..." She stops and sees Timothy. "You."

Timothy smiles. "Yes, it's-ow!" Caroline had slapped him incredibly hard.

"How dare you show your face here. After what you did..."

"I didn't do anything!" Timothy said, defensively.

"You handed Mark in!" Caroline slapped him again.

"But... he was a traitor! It was my job! He could have indirectly killed thousands of people!" Timothy snarled back, a bestial temper showing. "You think I'm not sorry? I'm furious with my self!"

<The Colonel was shocked at the turn of events he stepped forward >

"Allright, Caroline, You can continue your fight later on. Now you MUST help us. <looks around to see whether there are any guards, as the guards were a distance away.. he ontinued>

" Gradenk is investigating General Hammond over let's say certain irregularities. 2 of our agents are dead and we know that Roanians are involved. The disc according to Mr Carter is an extension of a power struggle in Roania. I don't give a hoot of your personal differences. We're here to get you out. Either you help us...or we let you stay here. And the Inquisitors would love to get even with you don't they. "

We don't have much time. If you don't help us. A war might happen which would include all three of our nations . Roania, Ell and Gradenk...You get the picture Caroline....OOC: Does Caroline have any relatives still in Roania... Perhaps Carter can blackmail her into helping..... just a suggestion:?: )

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The Ambassador continues, " Well, General....You seem to have an affinity with my men don't you. Two of my officers are missing...and they were trying to deliver summons to you...You came out of the Royal Hall but not my men...There is clear indication that you've done something to them...and a startling coincidence that the king was dead almost at the same time...Hammond...Tell me...What did you do....I and few of my powerful friends can arrange for a drop in charges by the Courts in Gradenk...We want in return ...a small cache of oil....say enough to make me a billionaire <he laughs > Hammond...and don't think of sending special forces..Any attack on an embassy ,covert or over is a declaration of war. Just think of it as a convenient contract between both of us. This is a secured line as I'm sure your technicians are verifying it. There is no eavesdropping equipments...Do we have a deal ?"

OOC: Thing is, there is no proof your men ever existed.

IC: Caroline looked at him bitterly. "Fine. What do you want."

OOC: Thing is, there is no proof your men ever existed.

IC: Caroline looked at him bitterly. "Fine. What do you want."

OOC: The hospital attendants who were in the hospital would notice 2 officers who arrived in a diplomatic car who just did not turn up to pick their vehicle . A " police " officer came to check on their disappearance and was given the security tape. The officers name are on official Embassy List. Especially when they're on official business as to deliver charges to Hammond. Infact those two officers entered the country Legally as their names are on the passenger manifest. However the Colonel and his men entered on an unconventional method. Their existence cannot be proven and will be denied if they're uncovered.

Ic:

" Let's get you out of here first. He motioned the guards to contact his CO. "

<awaits C.O ( Commanding Officer) 's arrival >

The Ambassador continues, " Well, General....You seem to have an affinity with my men don't you. Two of my officers are missing...and they were trying to deliver summons to you...You came out of the Royal Hall but not my men...There is clear indication that you've done something to them...and a startling coincidence that the king was dead almost at the same time...Hammond...Tell me...What did you do....I and few of my powerful friends can arrange for a drop in charges by the Courts in Gradenk...We want in return ...a small cache of oil....say enough to make me a billionaire <he laughs > Hammond...and don't think of sending special forces..Any attack on an embassy ,covert or over is a declaration of war. Just think of it as a convenient contract between both of us. This is a secured line as I'm sure your technicians are verifying it. There is no eavesdropping equipments...Do we have a deal ?"

"You can't prove anything. Anything you have on me isn't enough to even question me."

" We do General...We can prove it...it's so simple. Well you just have to wait for that...but You're still wanted by Gradenk. Our...request is simple. Let us get some oil...and you'll get off scot fee. Simple...No"

<OOC: Ell what about the release of Caroline. >

" We do General...We can prove it...it's so simple. Well you just have to wait for that...but You're still wanted by Gradenk. Our...request is simple. Let us get some oil...and you'll get off scot fee. Simple...No"

<OOC: Ell what about the release of Caroline. >
"Alright, I agree. I'll give you...um..."

As he stalls, he types a message to the Roanian embassy on a secured network.

I want Gradenk's ambassador removed! Now!

"ermm...I'll give you a shareholding in ESAA Oil."

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Caroline's cell door open. Her bags are handed to her by a nearby guard.
"You may go."

" We do General...We can prove it...it's so simple. Well you just have to wait for that...but You're still wanted by Gradenk. Our...request is simple. Let us get some oil...and you'll get off scot fee. Simple...No"

<OOC: Ell what about the release of Caroline. >
"Alright, I agree. I'll give you...um..."

As he stalls, he types a message to the Roanian embassy on a secured network.

I want Gradenk's ambassador removed! Now!

"ermm...I'll give you a shareholding in ESAA Oil."

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Caroline's cell door open. Her bags are handed to her by a nearby guard.
"You may go."

[code:1:c1810bb9e7]Secure transmission to Gradenkian Government
Are you trying to start an international incident? Your ambassador to Ell is claiming that the Principality is engaged in duplicitous action.

We demand that he be recalled. If I remember correctly, there is a talk on increasing tariffs to the Roanian market for your companies. If you are so willing to jeopardise and make false claims, I assure you that Gradenkian products will never enter Roania or the Holy Latin Empire and Jerusalem.

Prince Alexander Black[/code:1:c1810bb9e7]

OOC: The Prince doesn't know what the cardinal is up to, or what the claims are.
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IC: Caroline got out of her cell. "Why are they keeping me in a cell anyway?"

"It's a detention faciliity where you wait until your application for asylum can be processed. Let's go have some food, if Colonel Drake will let us."

"It's nice to see you again." Caroline turned and spoke to her children. "You wait here, mommy is going out for a while. Be nice to the guards." Turning back to Angela, she said "Rob got a job at a bank somewhere."

The ambassador detected a pause in The General's word..

He knew very well what was happening.

" Why a sudden pause General...I'm also trained by the military(intelligence )....and you seem to be conspiring against me. I'm your only chance. ANy attack on the me would bring negative result on you...and we know where your daughter is .."

OOC: Ell, He is using pychology. Hoping to get on the weak point of the general to make him turn over.

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The Colonel and his men walked out and very soon they were in the jeep. Charles went followed them and led them the way out.

The colonel turned to all of them, i.e Angela, Carter and Caroline ( and ordered his men to blindfold them ) After Blindfolding them, he continued his journey.

After few hrs of travelling, They entered a nondescript building which seemed to be run down and littered with all kind of garbage and mess.

They walked into the deep recesses of the building and entered what seemed to be like a wire mesh structure. Which again is littered with all kinds of gunk ( NOte: the wire mesh is made out of titanium and other combination of metals to dissipate or scatter any satellite / radar or signals that operate on light ,Microwave or any forms of wave signals.

OOC: I hope you get an idea .

The Colonel then touched a hidden button, unseen by all only by him and they descended underground in a dark and chilly bunker. He continued walking and he came across a retinal scan. He allowed his eye to be scanned and inserted his palm on the Palm- Reader, A biometric security device. After his identiy was verified. he entered with his entourage.


Deep inside his lair, He ordered his men to open the blindfolds. He then begin to talk, " Sorry about that..This is a high-security area...We have many such as this in Ell . Caroline...I would advise you to get freshen up. And for the rest, Let's go the meeting room. We'll discuss about General Hammond. "

Oops...Should I edit.You must have posted before I completed my message.

OOC: Roania, You want me to get her children out as well. btw: Since when did she have children ? and that in the cell ?

On mention of his daughter, the General pauses again.
"I'm listening...where is my daughter?"

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"Don't worry, I've had worse." says Angela. "So what's the deal with Hammond?"

Oops...Should I edit.You must have posted before I completed my message.

Yes, you should. The government would be very interested in that deal. And did you think Tim would lie? He said she had children. And they are fine where they are.
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On mention of his daughter, the General pauses again.
"I'm listening...where is my daughter?"

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"Don't worry, I've had worse." says Angela. "So what's the deal with Hammond?"

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" First...Let's get to business. ", the ambassador cleared his throat.

He continued, " Gradenk is currently investigating you. You say that I have no existence of my officers. I'll put a false charge that my officers have gone AWOL .I need to know who killed my officers.. And also, Your daughter is in custody. A little persuasion from from a band of mercenary could free your daughter. But until then, What is your dealing with Roania. We have enough evidence ( OOC:premature evidence ) to initiate and international warrant against you. And also your radio conversation..<repeats trasnmission from Presidential Palace > Hammond...That's your voice. By connecting all this little dots,
Your oil Dealings
Dead of Roanian King
Disappearance of your daughter
Dead of our officers
and also your little transmission...All this seem suspicious General...Work with us....and we can help you....If you're against us....Well....from what we can see you're already in a fix. "

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The President of Gradenk receives the message.

" What, Our ambassador is doing illicit dealings ? He ponders...this can't be true....I didn't even know that we have products being sold in Roania..hmm...."

Chief Economist, " Our corporations must have good contacts in Roania sir..."
<The chief Intelligence Officer buts in >

" PResident, The ambassador was once a top intelligence officer. I trust he is getting to the bottom of the case.... We should let him handle the matter sir....By the way...Perhaps we can delay the Prince....We can say that we're investigating the matter. ..we can give our ambassador the time he needs."

Sends message to Prince Alexander Black,

To his Highness, Prince Alexander Black,
We're investigating this complaint as any acts of such magnitude from an official of the Gradenkian Government would not be tolerated. If such a report is true, Be assured that the said diplomat would be recalled back to Gradenk and face criminal charges.

Sincerely,
President Suresh

[code:1:038e46c50b]This had better be the end of it. If there is a single accusation...[/code:1:038e46c50b]

OOC: So Roania, I get her children out as well ?

OOC: So Roania, I get her children out as well ?

OOC:They are fine.

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A black car, with Gradenkian license plates, drives up to the Gradenkian embassy in Ell.

And explodes.

OOC: Ah smart!

IC: The explosion at the embassy destroyed a guard post and killed 2 guards.


the immediate vicinity of the guard house was charred black and debris were everywhere. Seconds after the explosion, all available entrance to and from the embassy was closed with thick titanium barriers ( windows, doors and any place which is open ).

A security crew from the embassy tried to put off the fire and called in the Ellan Fire Service. The ambassador who was speaking with General Hammond said , " What an Explosion....Hammond....If you did this !!!"...cuts the phone line.

he then phones the PResident of Ell, President Bill English, " Mr President, The Gradenk embassy has just been attacked. It's a terrorist attack Be Advised, I would contact Overseas Security Bureau for further instructions ".

The ambassador then relays the message to Overseas Security Bureau.

Almost immediately, The news travelled to the President,

" What!!! Our embassy was attacked....This is getting dangerous....Transmit any data that we have on Hammond to the Ellan President. And at the same time, Ask permission to allow our special Forces to land in Ell. We need to Protect our staffs. "

<6 units of the Elite Gradenk "Black Dragon " squad began preparing for their destination. >

OOC: The explosion should have rendered the phones useless. And I wonder what they would say about a Gradenkian car being behind the attack?

OOC: Ah smart!

IC: The explosion at the embassy destroyed a guard post and killed 2 guards.


the immediate vicinity of the guard house was charred black and debris were everywhere. Seconds after the explosion, all available entrance to and from the embassy was closed with thick titanium barriers ( windows, doors and any place which is open ).

A security crew from the embassy tried to put off the fire and called in the Ellan Fire Service. The ambassador who was speaking with General Hammond said , " What an Explosion....Hammond....If you did this !!!"...cuts the phone line.

he then phones the PResident of Ell, President Bill English, " Mr President, The Gradenk embassy has just been attacked. It's a terrorist attack Be Advised, I would contact Overseas Security Bureau for further instructions ".

The ambassador then relays the message to Overseas Security Bureau.

Almost immediately, The news travelled to the President,

" What!!! Our embassy was attacked....This is getting dangerous....Transmit any data that we have on Hammond to the Ellan President. And at the same time, Ask permission to allow our special Forces to land in Ell. We need to Protect our staffs. "

<6 units of the Elite Gradenk "Black Dragon " squad began preparing for their destination. >

"Hello? Tell me where my daughter is...<silence>"
The phone had been cut following what appeared to be an explosion.

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"Yes, I heard it myself. Your special forces are authorised to enter the country. I will be consulting with Ellan command to decide what course of action to take. Thank you for your help."

He picks up the phone and rings General Hammond.
"General, there's been an explosion at the Gradenkan embassy. I want you to host an urgent Ellan Command meeting here at Parliament."
"Yes Mr President. I will be there right away."

You said you crashed your car in the guard house.

Every embassy has a (or few) back up phone systems. We also have them.We're currently using a satellite based system .And to add, our embassy is heavily fortified and do have contingency systems in place for event such as this.

Hammond should know as last time, when the old city was nuked, He used the Gradenkian embassy to contact the outside world.

ic:

"Thank you Mr President, We appreciate your help. "

<Special forces got into their newly purchase dropships and began lift off sequence. In several hours time, They would land in Ell and be whisked to the Gradenkian Embassy. >

On the news, " Welcome to GNN, News that Matters. Today, The Gradenkian Embassy in Ell was attacked by a terrorist. Preliminary findings found that the terrorist used a Gradenkian License plate. A check with Gradenkian Plate Registration service found that the plate was fake. Identity of the attackers are still yet to be known ( OOC: Roania, Are there any bodies of the attackers in the Vehicle ). We will keep you up to date on the latest news on the embassy.

<shows tag line, " Gradenk Embassy Attacked">

Hammond arrives at the high command meeting.
"Afternoon. As you may or may not know, " Bill English said, "there was a terrorist attack on the Gradenkan embassy in Auckland. I'd like to hear any possible options we may have to stop this threat."

Hammond slates his proposal. "With the king dead and embassies in our nation under attack, I believe it may be neccesary declare martial law and mobilise our military. Under my command, I will make sure these terrorists are stopped dead in their tracks."

"Any other options?"

OOC: It was remote controlled.

OOC: Got lot's of work. It will take a while before my next post. But It won't be too long.

IC:

<In the secret bunker after Caroline has freshen up >

Allright Caroline, This is the scenario, We just received reports that Gradenkian Embassy in Ell was attacked. We have strong indication that Hammond is up to something. And that brings Mr Carter here. Hammond is undoubtedly gaining lots of money in his oil dealings and we also found out that he is attempting to launch a strike...where...we do not know...

<plays tape transcript , regarding his order to two snipers >

The voice ordering has been confirmed to be hammond. This voice through a voice algorithm software also matched the location of this voice to be somewhere near the city. Unfortunately...we don't know where the exact location as the duration of this short communication was indeed....too short!!

What did you do when you met Hammond. Do you have the tape. Now, Mr Carter, Is the Prince informed about this dealings. And How do we stop this mess! We want Hammond...Gradenk has plenty of charges to file....you can help us and we'll help you.


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The Dropship carrying the Gradenkian Special Forces( Black Dragon units) arrived in Ell. In no time, They established a secured perimeter in the compound of the embassy. The Embassy is now a fortress. With barbed wire running throughout the perimeter of the embassy and electrical fence of more than 50 000 Volts have been switched on.

Guard Dogs are now patroling the embassy and the streets to the embassy have been requested to be cordoned off. In the mean time.

The President of Gradenk dials the office of the Ellan President.

''President Bill English, President Suresh here, How are the security measures in your nation. I've been informed that the Gradenk embassy attempted to send some files to you just before the attack. You should be able to get the file...at least partially. The Embassy has shut down non-essential tasks and non diplomatic staffs have been evacuated from the embassy. At the moment, We find no need to evacuate our residents as we believe that current security measures under your august leadership has been very forthcoming. We would also like to request that the streets to the embassy be cordoned off. Preferably by units loyal to you. We're still investigating Hammond..and new leads are tantalising...We hope that we would be able to sort this mess out....Our leads may be wrong....but they may be right as well. Please take good care of your self. Regards. "

<the message ends and the president puts down the phone.>

''President Bill English, President Suresh here, How are the security measures in your nation. I've been informed that the Gradenk embassy attempted to send some files to you just before the attack. You should be able to get the file...at least partially. The Embassy has shut down non-essential tasks and non diplomatic staffs have been evacuated from the embassy. At the moment, We find no need to evacuate our residents as we believe that current security measures under your august leadership has been very forthcoming. We would also like to request that the streets to the embassy be cordoned off. Preferably by units loyal to you. We're still investigating Hammond..and new leads are tantalising...We hope that we would be able to sort this mess out....Our leads may be wrong....but they may be right as well. Please take good care of your self. Regards. "

English reads the text transcription handed to him by his secretary, and it begins to fall into place.
The war in the middle east....the oil rights.....the king.....the embassy bombing.....the Roanians...

He texts a reply. "Do you have enough evidence?"

"No!"
He stands up, confronting Hammond and the Ellan high command.
"We do not require martial law. Martial law is, under the current circumstances, excessive."
The men in charge of the council face him.
"Mr English, that is up for us to decide. With the king dead, the second-in-command is the high council."

Hammond turns to the high council.
"I request a vote on this matter. Whether to place the military under my command and prevent further terrorism."

The high council begins to vote.
"Secretary of State. Do you wish to allow the country to be placed under martial law, giving the military full leadership?"
"I vote in favour....."

Hammond continues to address the high council. The voting continues.....

Timothy sighs. "If the Prince knew, he couldn't do anything any way. He's just the absolute ruler! What makes you think he has any power?"

Caroline shook her head. "He just took the disk from me, and then I got my family back! Why are you insulting such a decent man? I expected better from Gradenkians, if not from you, Carter."

And we will not betray you Caroline. Gradenk would be ready to protect you....We have a witness protection programme in place. We can take your children and the rest of your family if you so desire .


And Carter, I don't understand.You said he's the absolute ruler. So he MUST have the power isn't it. OOC: I don't understand the sentence. Perhaps rephrasing it would be better ? )

President Suresh, " Mr President, We only have these transcripts to prove that Hammond is hatching something in the city. The tapes show two voices being ordered by a voice which is clearly Hammond's. We're unable to determine the location of this ...we can only pinpoint it to the city.. I wish we could help. The only way in order to actually arrest Hammond is that our officers were last seen by him. We can bring him to Gradenk...but he would be free....unless...if you can get personal phone transcripts from him. That would perhaps give an indication to who he's been contacting. Regards."

OOC: Think about it. The absolute ruler is always kept very busy with important matters. People keep shouting at him to do things, etc. Compared to running an entire country, Gradenk and Ell are second best priorities.

Besides, you have no proof about Roanian involvement... not that would stand up in court.

<In the mean time, The Intelligence agency started to prepare a diabolical plan...the possibility of abducting Hammond! >

<3 Elite Tactical Insertion Forces. The most Specialised and Highly trained unit in Extraction and Insertion methods ( few notches above the Black Dragon Group ) began their drills. They came in the dropships as one of the regular soldiers. It would be soon before they capture their target >

OOC: I'm not sure whether this is feasible. Tell me whether the above plan is allright .

OOC: You can try. Sure, Hammond is surrounded by soldiers and 20 psycopathic, heavily armed and armored pumped up supermen, but go ahead!

OOC: Think about it. The absolute ruler is always kept very busy with important matters. People keep shouting at him to do things, etc. Compared to running an entire country, Gradenk and Ell are second best priorities.

Besides, you have no proof about Roanian involvement... not that would stand up in court.

OOC: Yup, I know that. The only bargaining chip is when Ell extradite Hammond to Gradenk. Once we receive him, We put him to court.He will be free....but while he is in detention(whilst awaiting trial)....In politics...well...let's just say that anything can happen.

Meaning that information can be planted by Ellan, Carter and Gradenk making him a nice scapegoat. Ofcourse....the information must look authentic and credible enough to be submissible in court. I was counting on Carter giving us an important information. I'm not sure how to push forward from now on.

After all, Carter is an intel officer. He must know something of use.

Allright Carter, "Then How do we nail @$@# <referring to Hammond>. You're an Intel officer in Roania. Gradenk intelligence knows that Hammond is dealing with Roanians. We can't prove it..How can we nail Hammond...without dragging your nation. If we play it right. Roania might come out of this smelling like roses...and you probably a promotion. We'll send some good words about your "help". "

Caroline.

Are you considering our offer and what else can you tell us ?

OOC: Going offline. Would take a while before next post.

The Gradenkian embassy has now been transformed to a secured area.

The official designation of the Embassy is now known simply as the "Fortress".

Titanium embankments have been placed on all roads leading to the embassy. Nogra v1 Deluxe armored suits have been issued to all personnels.

Nogra V5 materials ( effective in protecting from a direct nuclear blast, Radiations from harmful rays and also from damage from large amounts of armaments.

50mm machine guns, upto 165 mm cannon fire and have properties that can repel any electronic waves. (it scatters the waves ) .


OOC: I've been developing the product for quite a while. The product first appeared in Nobel Kings space Expedition( I believe the thread is now deleted ). The Nogra V5 has been downgraded from the V6 which is used in space. A new armour, V7 is currently being tested rigorously to ascertain its usefullness as a spaceship's armour.

The colonel directs his question to Carter, " Carter...How do we nail Hammond ? "

OOC: Is Caroline considering to take up our offer.

Carter smiled. "So. Now you need my help." He pulled a folder out of his uniform and lay it on the table. "You will release Caroline and Angela now. Then we'll talk."

Caroline can't be released as yet.

The cover story was she is wanted by Gradenk.If we release her now..she would definitely be re-arrested by Ellan authorities. I can release her anytime...but her identity at the moment is in danger. We can't rish that...plus she can be of help later in the trial...if there is any.

As for Angela, She's too deep. Both of them would be taken to a safe place....either in Ell or Gradenk and be provided with full hospitality.

<he motions his officers to lead angela and Caroline into a separate room. >

The room is now cleared except for the colonel, Carter and few other officers who are the aides to the Colonel.

"Colonel, remove the rest of your men." Timothy looks at the folder.

no post

I can remove all but one...The other is my second in command. If anything happens to me he will lead this mission. He has to be here.

<he instructs the other officers to go out of the room>

"Very well." Timothy slides the folder over. "This is a full documentation of Hammond's dealings with unknown figures in Roania."

<who are the people.. and I've got to go. CAn you post them here so I can read them before retiring to bed. Thanks.>

OOC: Unknown figures. The evidence is conclusive, but there is nothing there that could get the Roanian government in trouble.

OOC: I.c Lst post. Do they have dealings in Ell. Are they in Ell by any chance. Perhaps Gradenk Spec ops can pay them a visit . Any assets in Ell?

Ic: The Colonel pours through the file.

"Thank you Carter..I believe that this would help us. He goes to a wall. and after tapping a panel, A translucent screen appeared. He inserted the file in what appeared to be a scanner though it hardly looked like one. In seconds the entire file was scanned and sent to the embassy in Gradenk and to the Presidential Palace in Gradenk . "

OOC: Okie, Going offline.Good night.

Parliament
As the voting finishes, the votes are counted up.
FOR: 5 votes
AGAINST: 2 votes

"We will impose martial law for a fortnight. Lead the nation well. We salute you General Hammond."
"Thank you, Councillors."

The meeting ends and President English prepares to head home. Unknown to him, the team of snipers sent to his home earlier were still there. Meanwhile, Hammond heads to his car.
"Goddam council...One fortnight!. We need another terrorist attack to extend it."

He radios his sniper team. (On the same unsecured frequency).
"Take him out when he comes home. Over and out."

Okay Ell: I'm going to move in.

Ic:

This time the embassy received the call and was able to triangulate the position directly to the palace. The Director of Intelligence radioed his men, from th hideout and instructed his three elite Tactical Infiltration Squad to be ready.

Soon all of the units were ready and got ready to depart to the Presidential Palace in Black Uniform.

They departed from a secret entrance to the embassy where vehicles entering and leaving the embassy could not be seen. 1 vehicle, White in color with tinted glasses departed from the embassy.Simultaneously, Another vehicle carrying 8 units from another hideout departed to the Presidential Palace.

They're equipped with fake identity passes (look's legitimate ) identifying them as Presidential Guards( or similar units).

After few minutes of travelling, They arrived at the palace. They hoped the President hasn't arrived.

They went to the guard house and presented their papers.

They were not going to take no for an answer and demanded that they let in as the presiden't life might be at stake.

"Black bird to mother bird, there's a group of men near the door.
"Roger, take'em out."

The snipers machine-gun the Gradenkan team.

OOC: Some of the Gradenkians only were outside, Most of them were in the car and the vehicle is actually armored(can withstand a direct burstr under its carriage and the mirror is bullet proof (upto 25 mm))



Quick Reactions from the Gradenkians averted any injuries or calamities. They took cover and lobbed a single grenade with devastating effect into the guard house. (The men have been trained to react quickly....very quickly . They're after all the best + I've lost too many men already :- ( )

One of the Gradenkians lobbed a grenade to the door and the cars quickly sped into the compound driving in a zig zag manner. All the while they had their side doors open with menacing 30 mm MAchine guns on both sides.

the Gradenkians outside ( one of them holding a Gr- Mobile Devastator ( aka souped up Bazooka ) aimed at the direction of the machinegun fire and released it's deadly load. ( I know that they're under fire but the aimed it just at the side or over the wall towards where the machine gun was directed at them. )

A team of snipers is wiped out by the blast, with the second team still hiding. A red BMW (the president's car) is now a few blocks away and coming closer.

The men outside quickly blasted a crater in the road. And then they waited to stop the motorcade from entering the palace. OOC: The crater is designed to force the presidential motorcade from continuing its journey.

The men put on their official Gradenkian Patch and waited for the presidential vehicle to stop. Their mission, To prevent the President from being killed.

One of the officers radioed one of the vehicle in the compound to move outside. Before moving outside, The men got down from their vehicle and tried to find the next sniper. At the same time, The men from the other vehicle got down at a vantage point and provided surpresing fire in the form of a 30mm Machine gun at the direction of the presidential palace. the beautiful palace is now a shadow of its former self. Its riddled with bullet holes . Magnificent window panes, and other items of art decorating the ornate garden is now brutally marred.

The officers outside the gate waited as the Presidential vehicle approached closer.

The second team split up, while remaining hidden. One of them launches a bazooka at the President's car.

OOC: <bewildered >

IC:

The men still in the compound of the palace were mortified when they saw the bazooka heading towards the presidential motorcade.

One Gunner donned his visor and tried to lock on to the projectile ( it's a experimental version..where the visor would enable you to log on to objects within 1.5 kilometers and also display the speed of which its travelling.

The gunner fired his projectile in a measure to intercept that offending projectile. In the mean time, The machine guns fire were more concentrated at the direction of which the projectile was fired.


The soldiers were warned that a bazooka was fired. Knowing that the chance was salmost zero for the projectile to intercept.

One of the officer...Corporal Petrova, A Gradenkian All Star Shooter bent down and aimed carefully at the Presidential Car's tyre. In a second, She fired the shot and punctured the tyre. She hope that the car would lose traction and crash into the wall and thus avoid being turned into fireball by the rogue projectile.

The guy firing the bazooka took many shots and died instantly. The remaining snipers threw a flashbang at the Gradenkan forces and began firing upon them.

The bazooka is not intercepted and hits the motorcade, blowing it to shreds. However, seconds before, the President opens the door on the far side and rolls out into nearby bushes, remaining unseen by the snipers.

The men managed to see something being thrown at them. They quickly jumped from the wherever they are to get away from the blast..

A blast did occur.... a blinding one. The men were stunned but alas...to the dismay of the rogue units, The men that they targeted were only a small portion as the gradenkian are well spread out. The other men (not blinded by the flashbang ) directed heavy weaponry and lobbed grenades and fired their Devastator weapon at the enemy units.

Mean while the men were disoriented but even then, They had the sense to lie down...pretending to die eventhough they wanted to get out of their delusionary state.
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Outside, The Gradenkians were shocked for words when they saw the Presidential car being blown up to smithereen. After the car was blown up, They quickly gathered round at the smouldering wreckage.. They took a portable Fire- Extinguisher from the Gradenkian van and began extinguishing the fire.....a vain hope indeed. The Gradenkian man <Although donning ellan uniform has a Gradenkian Patch -Seal of the elite Tactical Insertion Squad> walked pass where the President was lying. His patch was clearly seen. He commented, " There goes our chance to nail Hammond....The President was our only chance ......War would now definitely happen...Hammond would pin the blame on us for something that we did not do. "

Another officer, " Hammond knows we're investigating....but he does not know that Gradenkians are operating deeply at this moment.....We would cover our tracks. We must not let Hammond use this to his political advantage....He must be stopped....how....I don't know!"

The President loses his foothold and rolls down the steep hill. He smacks his head on a rock during his way down. Hard. A cloak of darkness descends over him.

OOC: He loses his memory when he wakes up.

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The snipers are wounded severely by the devestator. They surrender.

The Gradenkian team saw the snipers surrendering. They arrested them and bundled them on to the van.

Soon one of the van came out of the palace ( with it's load of prisoners and Gradenkian units ) headed back to the secured location ( where Colonel Drake is currently ). After the smouldering wreckage was dozed.

"Sir,There's no body here....Not even a piece of burnt flesh ?? COuld it be that the president got out. "

The Commanding officer looked and was indeed shocked to see that there was indeed no body in the car. He then ordered his men to search the surrounding.

<one man came to the spot just above the hill. He though he heard some thing. He went down the hill and spotted a man dressed in suit looking groggily at his surroundings >

"Sir, We''ve found someone." The rest of the units came to his direction and was shocked but relieved to find the president. The Co proceeed to help him.

"Mr President, We need to go. Hammond's men might come to check the damage. "

He literary yanked the President off the ground and brought him to the waiting van. soon the van to proceeded to the base,leaving a trail of destruction .

"Sorry to treat you like this Mr President...It's for your own good."

The President wakes up.
"Where am I? Who are you? Who am I?"

The Inquisitors summon Hammond to meet them. <HAMMOND. WE REQUIRE YOUR PRESENCE>

Hammond leaves parliament and begins driving back to his mansion.

The Inquisitors all speak as one into a vid-screen. "The president has been killed. Stage two must begin soon."

"I have the military in my command thanks to martial law. We will begin to wipe out all opposition, including those annoying Gradenkans and commence phase II. And then I will go public with my intentions."

"Good. Remember, the Gradenkians killed the President, and have been spying. Appeal to your people's patriotism."

"I will do that. Now where is my daughter?"

"She is in this mansion, and she is quite healthy."

"Hand her over to me now before Stage II commences."

"So you can turn on us?" The Inquisitors even laughed in unison. Most people became very scared by them at this time. "We will allow you to see her."

"...Ok. I want to see her now."

OOC: Balls of Iron, eh?

IC: "Certainly, Mr. Hammond." The vidscreen blinks out.

He waited....

It turned back on, with her standing in front of it. She wasn't harmed, but one could almost see the RA-87 that wasn't there.

"Jessica! I'm so sorry. I'll get you out!"
He broke into tears.

"Are you satisfied, Mr. Hammond?" The Inquisitors asked.

"When...will.. she be released?"

"When you are in charge, and when we are sure that you won't turn on us."

"Ok. A deal is a deal."

"Yes, it is. Inquisitor 15 out." <Beep>

Hammond's henchman turn up at the scene of the firefight and begin to examine for clues.

"Why..You're President Bill English. You're the President of Ell. Hammond tried to kill you. Don't you remember anything? "


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The other vehicle arrived at the secured hideout. The officers ordered the captured snipers to proceed to a interrogation room.

There , Colonel Drake came and proceeded to interrogate in the "Gradenkian " way.

<The colonel enters the room. >
He yanks the hair of one of the captive and punched him hard enough to knock few of his tooth lose.

"Now, You're POWs, You attempted to murder President Bill English. Why ?? And under whose order did you follow . Tell me , we won't hesitate to kill you. "

In other rooms, The same process was currently being treated of the captured snipers.

OOC: Ell, how many snipers did I capture ? What's the total units that surrendered to my forces.

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OOC: The only thing Gradenkian that we used was the Devastator Cannon.Others were Ellan standard issued rifles...that Office of Technical service replicated.


The catridge may link to Gradenk but we've provided a cover story for it(or cooking up one ).

"Why..You're President Bill English. You're the President of Ell. Hammond tried to kill you. Don't you remember anything?

"I can't remember anything. What's wrong with me?"


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The other vehicle arrived at the secured hideout. The officers ordered the captured snipers to proceed to a interrogation room.

There , Colonel Drake came and proceeded to interrogate in the "Gradenkian " way.

<The colonel enters the room. >
He yanks the hair of one of the captive and punched him hard enough to knock few of his tooth lose.

"Now, You're POWs, You attempted to murder President Bill English. Why ?? And under whose order did you follow . Tell me , we won't hesitate to kill you. "

In other rooms, The same process was currently being treated of the captured snipers.

OOC: Ell, how many snipers did I capture ? What's the total units that surrendered to my forces.

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OOC: The only thing Gradenkian that we used was the Devastator Cannon.Others were Ellan standard issued rifles...that Office of Technical service replicated.


The catridge may link to Gradenk but we've provided a cover story for it(or cooking up one ).

There are three of them.

"I was...on a mission from God." He spits at Drake, aiming for the face.

The colonel did not flinch even when the spit landed on his face. He calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped it. He then punched even harder at the face almost knocking out two more tooth. He then ordered Ginger extract to be poured at the open wounds.....The Pows would definitely feel the stinging sensation as the gingerly conction is poured on them.

The Colonel wasn't finished yet..

"You're not fit to be treated as a soldier...Now tell me who sent you. "

<He whipped out a pistol and pointed it at the palm of the Pow. > He fired a shot.

OOC: The POws are secured to the chair. Their legs and arms are tied. Their neck is secured too but they can do limited movement. Just to the extent of shaking left and right to indicate yes or no. They can butt their head.
<Bang>

"Now, Tell me....Who sent you. He prepared to fire at the other palm "

OOC: Does he have any id..say picture of his family or loved one ?

"You don't remember anything ??!! "< giving an incredulous look>

" For heaven's sake, you're the President of Ell. You just escaped death! Hammond's men tried to kill you. "

<One of the officer proceeded to examine his head and noticed a bump ...a huge one...>

"Sir, His head has a bump....and the swelling it's soft....Based on my limited medical knowledge...I suspect he might have brain injury...swelling on the brain is not ....good. We should get him to the doctor....to our base quickly. "

<The van speeded quickly and arrived at the secured base. There the President was quickly wheeled into a physician's room >

<double post>

The colonel did not flinch even when the spit landed on his face. He calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped it. He then punched even harder at the face almost knocking out two more tooth. He then ordered Ginger extract to be poured at the open wounds.....The Pows would definitely feel the stinging sensation as the gingerly conction is poured on them.

The Colonel wasn't finished yet..

"You're not fit to be treated as a soldier...Now tell me who sent you. "

<He whipped out a pistol and pointed it at the palm of the Pow. > He fired a shot.

OOC: The POws are secured to the chair. Their legs and arms are tied. Their neck is secured too but they can do limited movement. Just to the extent of shaking left and right to indicate yes or no. They can butt their head.
<Bang>

"Now, Tell me....Who sent you. He prepared to fire at the other palm "

OOC: Does he have any id..say picture of his family or loved one ?

OOC: No ID at all.
IC:

"It....was the General...." he says, flinching in pain.

"Sir, His head has a bump....and the swelling it's soft....Based on my limited medical knowledge...I suspect he might have brain injury...swelling on the brain is not ....good. We should get him to the doctor....to our base quickly. "

<The van speeded quickly and arrived at the secured base. There the President was quickly wheeled into a physician's room >

The President passes out again.

Meanwhile, at the site of the gunfight
BMW Series 3 hit directly on the side by standard issue Ellan bazooka. Traces of haemogoblin and cartilage detected on hillside nearby, indicating severe head injury.

The investigator had seen enough to confirm. "General, the mission was succesful."

Hammond's Mansion
Hammond dialed the detention centre where Caroline was held. His suspicions about Gradenk's involvement were confirmed; they had planning this for many months. Damage Control he thought.
"I want that embassy of theirs flattened and Caroline here right away." He said.

OOC: Caroline is not in the embassy. The embassy is fortified no doubt but it's only fortified for any civil unrest...not a full scale military assault.

Caroline, the Pows and the others are in another secured location...not known by embassy personnels. Only the Director of security knows one of the hideout...the other is known by the Central Director in Gradenk.


ic:

The Embassy is maintaining heavy patrol. All Gradenkian Special units and Tactical infiltration Squad have been positioned at strategic places. It's their usual method of securing their embassy after a disaster..in this case a terrorist attack on their embassy.

A colonel walks pass and takes a swig at his hot chocolate. He then departs back to his station to write some report. In the inside, The Ambassador is still awake. He summons the Director of intelligence.

" What do you have for me ? What happened to our men. Why are we having communication black out. I don't seem to know anything over here. ",the ambassador complained.

" Yes Sir,...Our agent found out that Hammond contacted the Refugee Camp...he now knows that we have Caroline.", the Director replied.

"This is only going to be messy. I'm going to retire to bed. Send a transmission to the Presidential Palace of our situation. "
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The Dr examined the President. He did Cat Scan, MRI scan and proceeded to bandage the wound...a temporary measure no doubt.

He then came back few hours later with the report.
" His brain has a swelling. Brain fluid has seeped outside his kranium and is now lodged between his skull and the skin of the head...That's why his head is swollen...and you say he can't remember who he is...I suspect it's amnesia...whether it's permanent or temporary it's too early to tell... We've got to operate him...so that he can survive....but about his memory....it's another thing altogether. "

<The Dr, Prepared the operating surgery >

OOC: Ell, Should I prepare the surgery myself or can I have a contact who is an Ellan surgeon...preferably someone famous in brain surgery...Perhaps he can be on Gradenkian payroll...just a note...or I'll rp the surgery of the President.

In order to strengthen his case, Hammond prepares some cleverly written press releases.

Murderer escapes from prison (Auckland Herald)
<Picture of Caroline>
Caroline, a cold blooded and dangerous criminal has escaped from Auckland Prison.........

Gradenkan Embassy
Three helicopters hover within minutes of the embassy. A tank is enroute from a nearby barracks.

OOC: You can Rp the surgery, but don't kill him!

Timothy spat at the Gradenkians. "You're weakness is going to get us all killed." He drew his silenced pistol and held it to one of the men. He pulled the trigger, and the man slumped to the side.

He then turned to the others. "Tell us what we want to know, and you might not follow your friend."

Ic:
Everyone has it's own way of dealing people....but your method....to say the least is fitting at this point of time.


Now, Tell us. Like what my colleague said. Do tell, or you'll die....Your general...does not care whether you live or die. Tell us more information..whatever you know about the plan to kill the PResident...I want all details.< The Colonel loads his gun >

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The Communications officer contacted the rotating Helicopter,

"Unidentified Craft, This is sovereign Air Space . You've Entered Gradenkian Embassy Air Space, Please turn back. This is a warning. Your commanding officer would be told of this intrusion. "

<The communication officer summoned his CO. >

The C. 0 appeared and ordered two of his men to armed them selves with the Devastator. The Devastator is fitted with an Rpg . Two men from a hidden and secured vantage point proceeded to lock on the intruders. Their orders were clear. Fire the moment they launch an attack.
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The Dr started the surgery...It would be a long time. Anaesthethics were injected to the President. He soon fell to sleep. The doctor used a scalpel and started to perforate the skin of the head ( i.e after shaving the head and consulting other experts ..etc...etc you get the idea ) He soon spotted brain fluid seeping through the small precipice / space between the skull and the skin of the head. He drained the excess fluid and used medical swabs to clean the area.

The swelling was horrendous to say the least. But the first order of priority was to stop any more cranial fluid from seeping out of the skull. He noticed a fracture on the skull. He detected that on the MRT scan and proceeded to patch it using an artificially created part of a skull. (Basically using materials which are friendly to human and have almost the same strength as a skull to patch the area. Just a portion of it is patched. This technology is done in real life...but I just don't know the name. In some cases, doctor removed part of the cranium, Split it into two and then put it together on the head so the patient gets a complete skull. I'm no doctor so I guess I'll start skipping the process )

Several hrs later with many close shaves, The doctor completed the dangerous operation. The president was wheeled back to ICU for further observation. It's yet to be seen when the President would regain consciousness....let alone his memory.



OOC:
note: International policy states that there should be no transgression on Foreign embassies be it on air or on land or any other methods .

"We don't know his name. The system operates on a network, and they always refer to him as "The General'. We're telling the truth!"

OOC: Don't hve time now, will post the response to the embassy later.

bump.

OOC: Ell, I'm waiting for your response on the embassy

OOC: Sorry, forgot about this thread.
IC:
Two men from each helicopter descend from the line onto the roof of the building. They wearing light bulletproof vests and IR goggles.

As ordered by the colonel.

2 Gunners carrying the Devastator Bazooka fired its deadly load at the hovering helicopters.

As the men touched on the roof, A Sniper, which was aiming for the intruder's head.Fired a single shot. The target was right in between the Sniper's crosshairs.

The Tactical insertion team appeared and let down a volley of fire at the remaining intruder.

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in the ICU.

The doctor appears, "The President is safe at the moment. We expect him to be conscious in the next few hours or so. That would tell us then about his memory..whether it's just temporary or permanent....if he doesn't regain his memory.....that means his fall was very bad. and no amount of brain surgery can correct it. "

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The ambassador noticed the helicopter. As soon as two men attempted to land on the embassy, He spoke through the intercom saying, " Ellan Helicopter....You have intruded on a sovereign nation's embassy. This is a clear violation of International law and diplomatic decorum. You have declared war on Gradenk ! <just in time as he sees the Devastator Projectiles heading towards the helicopters. >"

Hammond watches as the helicopter explodes and his spec-ops are killed by the sniper. Another helicopter is hit on the tail and spirals out of control before crashing nearby. The third helicopter retreats.
"Dammit! Use the Armour!"

The tank fires two air burst shells above the embassy, showering the area with shrapnel. It fires an ordinary HE shell at the front gate.

A spec op taking shelter behind the tank fires a sleeping gas canister into the main building.

A group of Securit officers saw the canisters and immediately cried out for me to disperse thinking that it was a bomb. But two men succumbed to the effects of the canister. The other tactical officers and spec ops have by then donned IR goggles and gas masks to protect them.

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The projectile launched by the tanks hit a side of the building shattering window panes and bringing down the front facade building.

The colonel in charge of it cried out to his men handling the Devastator Bazookas, " Get that infernal tank!!! "

Gunner, " We can't see him sir.....wait.....He's on my targetting now....using infra-read lock......GOt him!!! FIRE!!! <The Devastator Projectile flew towards the tank. >"

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Ambassador , " We can't survive a full scale military assault. Put this in international news and wire and to our President "
....

Open Letter...
The Gradenkian EMbassy in Ell is under attack by element of Ellan Army. We suspect the army to be under the command of General Hammond. This might be our last transmission from Ell. Until then.....wish us luck...

<A small bay opened in a conspicous place behind the embassy. A unmarked van and a diplomatic car with almost all of the security personnel that provided the security came out in 7 cars...The convoy was followed by 2 APCs. They blazed ahead on the trail..hidden from the public and specially constructed for such an event. >

< The remaining officers destroyed all incrimidating evidence of Gradenk's involvement in Ell. Prior to that , 80 gb of information was Ftped to a site in Gradenk. Information was also packed into 3 Cds.. held by three important people in the embassy. (THe ambassador, THe Intelligence Director and Deputy Ambassador ) >

The disc also contains transcripts of HAmmond ordering the attack on the Presidential Palace and all investigations on Hammond.

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Doctor, " The President is still not conscious...His vital signs are good. Call me when he even flinch!!! Understood!"

nurse, " Yes SIR!"

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IN the embassy compound. The Dropship fired it's engines.... It prepared to evacute the last of the men. The gunners and Tactical Insertion Officers continued to wear their enemy until the inevitable occurs....to retreat.

The projectile hits the heavily armoured front of the tank, but does not penetrate. The tank officers retaliate by spraying the area with heavy machine gun fire, and firing another airburst shell high into the air. Spec-Ops hiding behind the tank launch flares to illuminate the area.

Meanwhile, Hammond was on the radio calling for air support and the sealing of all borders of Ell, following a second "terrorist attack" on the Gradenkan Embassy. A squadron of 4 aircraft nearby took off and began circling Auckland. They would destroy all evidence of Hammond's attack after Caroline and Angela were in custody.

The Communications officer on the retreating convoy (in one of the mobil communication suite ) managed to crack into Hammonds Comm frequency.

He picked up his order and after some tense moments of evading any circling aircrafts, They arrived at a secluded spot..inconspicous tuckde deep into the forests of Ell. They managed to evade the jets...how...they might attribute it to luck. THe road that they were travelling on led them to dusty trail. Each of the trail is constructed to mislead anyone who found the trail. They took one particular trail and that led them to another set of trails. Each time they lead to the trail, the road will again split. Finally they reached their destination. They pressed a button and the a pathway into the ground opened ( The base is underground ). They then entered into it. After the pathway closed, The sceney was back to normal. Nothing would suggest that a base is underneath.

All protections have been made to ensure that their base is protected from any possible detection....and to a certain degree destruction.

The base ceiling is made out of titanium and a layer of lead covers on top of the titanium to provide protection against Ground Penetrating Radar.
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OOC: WHen would the president be awake ?

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At the embassy, The remaining guards rigged the embassy. Designed to explode only when people enter the building.....(OOC: As soon as troops enter the building, The entire embassy will explode )

The Spec ops tried to protect the invasion but it's clear that they would be overun soon. As a final nostalgic element , They switched on their radio loud...to the maximum volume to play the Gradenkian National Anthem. They also rigged Automatic Firing Mechanisms.. ( basically Machine guns with automatic firing...linked to a sensor that detect human movements ) . ( Just lob a grenade and it would be destroyed )

The men then climbed back to the dropship.

With great difficulty, The Dropship clambered back up to the air and proceeded as fast as it could....The lumbering giant...though well armored....would need all the luck it could get to go back to the nearest Gradenkian / allied Border .

(Which nation is at your border ? )

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The President of Gradenk receives the report. HE immediately telephones the PResidential Office.

A furious president speaks, " What the @#$ is going on at my embassy !!! FOrgive my words but I'm !@$ pissed off. Cease your attacks on my embassy. General Hammond ordered the attack...so I heard...PResident Bill English...What's happening!!! Arrest that Darn General.....This could be war between out two nations.....LEt's not make that happen . "

OOC: Should I announce in a thread about declaration of war.. or just maintain the RP in this thread ? How do I bring Roania into the picture?

THe President of Gradenk thinks he is speaking to Bill English.

He still has not yet received reports of Bill English "rescue" or "death" .

The President's eyes wink, as if he is in pain. Finally, he gathers enough energy to set up and open his eyes.
"Where am I?"

OOC: Ell is the island of New Zealand, I think General Hammond will deny the whole thing.

A Spec-Op enters the embassy, which immediately explodes into a giant ball of fire. A very disappointed general orders all units to pull back, apart from the aircraft marking the dropship. This would be "the hallmark of terrorsim"

As the 2 fighters approach the dropship, they radio the dropship with an ultimatum ; land or be shot down.

At the presidential palace, one of English's aides replied.
"We will do all we can, but..(switches to a secure line). The president is missing."

OOC: New thread might be better, just TG me the link.

OOC: I have exams again in the next few days. So this would be a short one. I'll create the thread in a 2 -3 days time. Thanks for your consideration.


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The Pilot maneovering the plane knew what he had to do.

He instructed his gunner to fire their pitiful Gr- 80mm pounder and machine gun. It's hopeless as after 5 shots ( 3 direct ) from a missile, The dropship would be destroyed. The lumbering giant valiantly fired a warning shot and trained their machine guns at the incoming fighters. They let burst their own volley of fire.

"We will not surrender. <static>.". At the same time," Live feed of the event is being transmitted back to the Gradenk Intelligence Department via onboard Cameras.

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The doctor arrives, " Do you know who you are ? "

<awaits reply while proceeded to check his vitals. >

"I'm...my name is Bill English...I can't remember much else.."

On the ground, Hammond's teams are sifting thorough the rubble, trying to find any sort of lead towards Caroline and planting evidence of terrorists.

The aircraft fire a warning shot with it's cannon. "I repeat. Land or be shot."

<description of the embassy >

The embassy is now a ruined mess no doubt. It's fine dining rooms and all arts have been desecrated by the brutal hands of Hammond's men /. women . Every care has been taken to delete Caroline's presence or whereabout. As most of the links are kept at the secret hideout.

We have only 3 hideout ( secret bases ) and 2 safe houses in Ell. One of the safe house has been compromised after Roanian Intelligence, Mr carter discovered it. The others are safely tucked. One file that you may find is the compromised safehouse..But the file does not give away the position just merely saying that the house has been compromised. It also has snippets of the chronological events with chunks of important data missing due to Data corruption.

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Dr, " Mr President....do you know that you're the President of Ell...You must get well soon MR President....I would let you rest...The Colonel would be visiting you soon. "

< the President's medical suite is a nice posh room befitting a dignitary. It also has a tv which receives news from both Ellan and Gradenkian Networks.>

The new thread is at

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=89688

"Fine. Have it your way."

6 AMRAAMs are launched from the FE-1 targetted at the dropship. Rescue teams were standing by to capture any survivors inside and bring them in for interrogation.

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"President? I don't know..."

OOC: Try showing him pictures of his old life to get his memory jogged. You could also get his wife to return from her holiday.

"Fine. Have it your way."

6 AMRAAMs are launched from the FE-1 targetted at the dropship. Rescue teams were standing by to capture any survivors inside and bring them in for interrogation.

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"President? I don't know..."

OOC: Try showing him pictures of his old life to get his memory jogged. You could also get his wife to return from her holiday.

"Fine. Have it your way."

6 AMRAAMs are launched from the FE-1 targetted at the dropship. Rescue teams were standing by to capture any survivors inside and bring them in for interrogation.

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"President? I don't know..."

OOC: Try showing him pictures of his old life to get his memory jogged. You could also get his wife to return from her holiday.

OOC: Thanks for the tip :D .

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The Colonel appears and then starts showing video clips and official pictures of Bill English throughout his tenure as the President of Ell. ALso included in the pictures were that of Hammond, Bill English and the President of Gradenk.

Meanwhile, special arrangements are currently being made to contact Bill English's wife..

<after sourcing the relevant contact and through numerous secondary information. The Gradenk Intelligence agency managed to track down First Lady (perhaps the former ) of Ell .

The Phone Rings, " Mrs President...We need your help. Bill English is with us. He is safe. Again...come to us. Get out of your hotel...a limousine would be waiting. Registration number. PKY 34-45-45. <click....hangs the line >"

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The Dropship was hit and it crashed to the ground. All but one was dead. The survivor....though just barely surviving tried to crawl out. He's a sergeant.
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"It seems..familiar...that man, he's very important in Ell isn't he. I remember something big happening involving him, I just can't put my finger on it."

He points at a photo of Hammond.

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The survivor is picked up and escorted into a miliary APC. The corpses of the rest of them are sent into a separate truck for forensic examination.

Mr President, Hammond tried to kill you.. If you remember...you were travelling in a Presidential Car when a rocket propelled Grenade hit your motorcade..You were found senseless. Our Special Forces found you and to say the least...you look much better now that we find you. <shows picture of his wife> Do you remember this women Mr President ?

Mr President..Gradenk is about to go to war now....Hammond bombed the embassy...It's imperative that you should know of something. His daughter Jessica was kidnapped.

<The Embassy and the diplomat who had by now arrived to the secret location managed to contact Gradenkian Presidential Palace. They transmitted the latest information regarding the alleged coup in Ell. >

OOC: Ell, News report please ? Would like to see the reaction of Hammond's Propoganda. Thanks.

"She..she is my wife I think. I can't remember her name...is it Carol? (OOC: Yes it is)"

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Allied News Network
..Terrorists have destroyed Gradenk's embassy in Auckland. General Hammond prepares for enactment of martial law and the dissolving of parliament following the President's murder and the King's death....

((News of Gradenk's declaration of war has not been made public.))

Yes..Mr President..she is.We're trying to get . We can't risk having her flown here. Instead she will be flown to Gradenk.From there a Video Link would be set up.

Mr President, What do you know of Jessica..Do you remember anything about the King of Roania...who died. What do you last remember Mr. President.

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<The survivor of the crash scenario >

The survivor, Sergeant Rock "Boulder" Kidd was in a daze. He was in a dazed state. He could see that the men carrying him were Ellan Soldiers..He then drifted back to unconsciousness.
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The Phone call Rang again to President Bill English's Wife. The man in a thick Gradenkian Southern Drawl again spoke. Mrs Carol, Please reply your answer. We'll send a limo to pick you up. Your husband is in grave Danger. <click..hangs the phone>

Carol gets into the limo.

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Kidd is sent into Ellan intensive-care in a top-secret prison facility, where he is placed on IV until he wakes up.

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OOC: King of Roania? I havn't even looked at that RP yet.
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Jessica? I don't think I know whoever it is.

OOPS..I think it should be your king..I thought it was Roania's King...my bad.

Ic:

James 'Boulder' Kidd woke up.But alas it was only momentarily. In his still semi-dazed state, due to copious amount of drugs being injected into his body, He caught what seemed like nurses scurrying hurriedly checking his vitals . He then drifted back to unconsciousness. The same routine is repeated almost everyday.

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As soon as the First Lady got into the Car, The limo headed rather hurriedly to the nearest Gradenkian embassy ( I'm assuming she is on holiday outside Ell ).

Inside the limo, A communication Window was opened. The images seemed life like as they were displayed in crisp 3d images, courtesy of miniaturization . The Televisyen ( Actually a high-tech version of a Tv) displayed an image of a man. The man is none other than the Director of Intelligence, Director Spark. He explained the full event to the PResident's wife. He also told her that they needed her help to rekindle the memory of the President.

They then arrived at the embassy. Immediately, She was escorted to the nearest Tele-conferencing room. There a video link was established to the secret base.

<connecting to ####-unknown #### location>
<establishing connection......>
.....
Connection established....
<enter pin number >
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<AUTHORIZED>
Proceed.....

The video link comes to life and in the other end of the screen, President Bill English is seated .

(Waiting for Kidd to get better)

"Bill, is that you? I've missed you."
"Are..Are you Carol?"

Carol bursts into tears.
"D..Do you remember me? That time we went to the islands?"

The islands...Fiji?
"Yes...We..we first met the General there. His daughter was there too."
"Alright Bill, do you remember this?"

She holds up a photo of his Red BMW, the one which was destroyed by the rocket attack.

"My car. Colonel, what happened to my car?"

<The colonel proceeded to tell him>

"Mr President, You car was attacked by a rocket propelled Grenade by a group of soldiers...snipers to be exact. They were ordered by General Hammond. Do you remember of the Gradenkian embassy sending transmission of Hammond's voice. We sent a tape recording of him ordering his men to load their weapons...or something like that...the actual transcrip is now in Gradenk. You managed to jump...somewhat miraculously out of the car but landed head down at the edge of a rock. ...that's why you have trouble remembering...We rescued you and operated you....

Mrs President...We appreciate your help, but do remember...that only you and Gradenkian Intelligence know that your husband is alive..If Hammond comes to know of this...well..I shudder to think of what will happen. Mrs President, You must momentarily act like a distraught person...we must not let Hammond know the truth...and we need you to regain the President's memory..that will allow us to defeat Hammond.
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The bp and ECG machine started showing regular pulses. Soon, James Kidd's eyes began to open. He opened his eyes slowly. He was still groggy but nevertheless conscious. His speech is slurred. <his speech will improve in a matter of days. all effects of shock as the result of the crash>