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Federal decree by Prime Minister Tesyrgran

The Federation of Hrstrovokia's massive population of 860 million can no longer be supported by the 78,000 km2 of national territory.

Therefore, Hrstrovokia claims it's right to the unclaimed territories to the south of the state, know as Boroglia. The National Army will handle the annexiation accordingly. All peoples within the lands to the south will be compensated and offered Hrstrovokian citizenship.

Nothing shall stand in our way from claiming what is rightfully ours...

How is it rightfully yours, where is your proof of this right?

I am almost double you size, and I order you to stop this annexing or face us.

I'm justifying this by the fact that -

A) The area claimed is similar in culture to Hrstrovokia, and shares a common language.
B) There is no actual offical authority governing Boroglia.
C) It represents a security risk. Such an area is susceptible to hostile movements.
D) It's in my own region. Atleast I'm not attacking somebody else for their land :)

I'm justifying this by the fact that -

A) The area claimed is similar in culture to Hrstrovokia, and shares a common language.
B) There is no actual offical authority governing Boroglia.
C) It represents a security risk. Such an area is susceptible to hostile movements.
D) It's in my own region. Atleast I'm not attacking somebody else for their land :)

Make a pronouncable name.

-Nik

I'm justifying this by the fact that -

A) The area claimed is similar in culture to Hrstrovokia, and shares a common language.
B) There is no actual offical authority governing Boroglia.
C) It represents a security risk. Such an area is susceptible to hostile movements.
D) It's in my own region. Atleast I'm not attacking somebody else for their land :)

A)Not good enough.
B)Not good enough.
C)Not good enough.
D)Not good enough.

Any questions?

I am almost double you size, and I order you to stop this annexing or face us.

No. The annexiation will go right ahead. Your threat will not impede upon the vital necessity to acquire more living space for Hrstrovokia.

Kecha is now mobilizing several units of the National Guard, the Imperial Militia, and several units of our Special Forces, you don't want to mess with the Kechan Armed Forces, please stand down and let Boroglia go free, or we shall harm you.
~Empress Kushrenada.

The Republic of Al Anbar stands by Hrstrovokia in its annexation of the territory named 'Bogolia' and will assist Hrstrovokia in helping to defend Hrstrovokia from any warmongers trying to seize the territory.

The TDP national army will be watching this all on TV.

-Nik

We are willing to come to an agreement regarding Boroglia. A referendum on the national sovereignty of the area would be welcomed by Hrstrovokia, and we are prepared to allow international observers enter through our state.

This is the only solution which we feel is agreeable with our objectives. There will be no further Placation.

We are moving 2 of our Ortillery/Suerveilance Satellites over Hrstrovokia/Boroglia, to watch the events and see if we are needed.

Bang bang.

-Nik

The Federation of Hrstrovokia welcomes the brave stance of the Republic of Al Anbar.

A referendum will be set for the 19th of October. Due to the fact that there is little infrastructure or civil service to conduct the voting, Hrstrovokia would like other United Nation members to come forth and help with the operation.

[OOC: No nation that has made an agressive overture to Hrstrovokia will be permitted to deploy observers or likewise to Boroglia, regardless of their membership of the United Nations.]

All we ask is that Hrstrovokia remove all forces from Boroglia and leave the land and people there free.
Empress Kushrenada.

President Igomo (who by the way is impressed at the way Hrstrovokia has even survived in the face of such massive over-crowding) wonders two things: How large is Boroglia, and what is its current population?

Lusaka, though not a UN member, is willing to lend what assistance it may to Hrstrovokia.


Uh, and to the people of Boroglia.

We find it somewhat comical that Kecha would champion a land it never heard of til this day, and we question your reasons for doing so. However to avoid any possible confilict, Hrstrovokia troops have been ordered to maintain their positions on the frontier.

[OOC: The population of Boroglia is about 2,000,000 and it's about 17,000 Km2 in size.]

Liverpool England fully backs IF and Kecha's stance. (OOC: Wow, it feels good to be working with you guys again...)

We find it somewhat comical that Kecha would champion a land it never heard of til this day, and we question your reasons for doing so. However to avoid any possible confilict, Hrstrovokia troops have been ordered to maintain their positions on the frontier.

[OOC: The population of Boroglia is about 2,000,000 and it's about 17,000 Km2 in size.] We do so because we are an IDI nation, and conquest with no good reason makes us sick, we have a truly elite Army, don't mess with us, or we will mess you up, we won't conquer you or anything, but we will crush your Invasion Force if it moves into Boroglia.

OOC: Hey Liverpool!

The Empire of Valinon would like to contribute aid to the people of both Hstrovokia and Boroglia. We feel that it is time to begin to break down the barriers erected dy previous conflicts and move toward a new era of cooperation. We hope that the nation of Hstrovokia, and its people, will continue to grow and thrive.

Sincerely,
Count Viktor Leopold
First Minister for His Majesty's Foreign Affairs

No good reason? Think of this. There are 860,000,000 million people in an area 78,000 km2 large. This is not a conquest. There is simply not enough land in our state to support our population.

The price and availability of land has sky rocketed. The effect on industries such as agriculture have been terrible, with farmers finding it much more profitable to sell their land to developers rather than cultivate produce which would feed the nation.

We welcome the co-operative, peaceful stance that the Empire of Valinon has taken, and hope that the future may bring our peoples together for the greater good of humanity.

We do so because we are an IDI nation, and conquest with no good reason makes us sick, we have a truly elite Army, don't mess with us, or we will mess you up, we won't conquer you or anything, but we will crush your Invasion Force if it moves into Boroglia.

OOC: Hey Liverpool!
OOC: Nice to work with you again...
IC: The navy have deployed forces to join Kecha's forces on Boroglia. The three "resistance armies", if you can call us that, are BIG. Be warned. (BTW if you really didnt know, I'd advise you to back off. LE: 1.6 billion, Kecha 1.3b, IF 1.7b)

No good reason? Think of this. There are 860,000,000 million people in an area 78,000 km2 large. This is not a conquest. There is simply not enough land in our state to support our population.

So what? I have 1.62 billion people squeezed into an area 100 000km2 large. Do we annex our neighbours? No. So, give us a good reason.

Secret Telegram to Hrstrovokia

We would like permission to begin relocating some fifty thousand soldiers to Hrstrovokia so that they may be there should the warmongering infidels attack you.

Signed,

President Saddam Hussein.
President of the Republic of Al Anbar.

OOC: I sense a good RP will be ruined by large nations who want to parade around and not accept in new venures. Why not an expansion RP? Why try and SQUASH it with UBER-ARMIES before it even gets started, at least give it a chance.

Hrstrovokia is a land-locked state, almost 200,000 km from coast. Your navies are quite harmless.

Hrstrovokia is indifferent to the situation in other states. What matters is that we are in a bad situation which is reaching bolling point.

[OOC: You seem to have been struck down with the concept that a nation with a much larger population is far stronger than one with a smaller population. Read a history book. It does not work that way.]

First of all, this is all OOC.
2. If you post too big a number of forces, you're godmodding.
3. We've been around longer and fought more terrible wars than you. IE: We have experience.

OOC: I agree Valinon. It's not exactly quality RP'ing in my opinion.

Response to President Hussein

President,

Though we welcome your efforts and endeavours to defend the Federation of Hrstrovokia, we would advise against it at this moment in time. The movement of such a force would only spark off deployments by the other powers.

However, we would accept a smaller number, of say, 2,000 soldiers, which would be much more easier to transport and maintain.

Igomo wonders if it would be best to perhaps re-locate a portion of the Hrstrovokian populace into the ungoverned lands so that in the future they may simply vote Hrstrovokia in.

Perhaps it is now too late.

First of all, this is all OOC.
2. If you post too big a number of forces, you're godmodding.
3. We've been around longer and fought more terrible wars than you. IE: We have experience.

Hrstrovokia's armed forces have seen action in Rukemia, Lumbosa and in Hrstrovokia itself during the Civil War.

So you've been around and fought more "terrible" wars hmmm? Your not a warmonger, are you?

First of all, this is all OOC.
2. If you post too big a number of forces, you're godmodding.
3. We've been around longer and fought more terrible wars than you. IE: We have experience.

ooc:Iraq has been around a lot longer than the US, and has as a result fought more wars. Syria's older and larger than Israel. Who'd you back in a war between them?

Igomo wonders if it would be best to perhaps re-locate a portion of the Hrstrovokian populace into the ungoverned lands so that in the future they may simply vote Hrstrovokia in.

Perhaps it is now too late.

That's interesting. Perhaps we could settle the area without actually annexing it? Something like a United Nations Administered territory?

Message to Hrv.

We will agree to send a force of 5,000 soldiers.

First of all, this is all OOC.
2. If you post too big a number of forces, you're godmodding.
3. We've been around longer and fought more terrible wars than you. IE: We have experience.

ooc:Iraq has been around a lot longer than the US, and has as a result fought more wars. Syria's older and larger than Israel. Who'd you back in a war between them?

OOC: Iraq and Syria. Iraq's guerilla war is winning against the US.

Liverpool England will put forward this proposal:
Hrstrovokia will be able to put their people on Boroglia, on one condition. The area will be under the control of a joint-committee set up by both members of Hrstrovokia and the resistance (LE, Kecha, IF) and Al Anbar.

OOC: An interesting concept, but only if these older nations that walks around like the Disciples of Christ will actually allow it to be played out. I think it high time that the idea that size is not everything be applied in NS, after all if enough smaller nations band together the advantage is anulled. Perhaps it could be like the old League of Nations mandates? I think that would work better, and have a more successful precedent.

First of all, this is all OOC.
2. If you post too big a number of forces, you're godmodding.
3. We've been around longer and fought more terrible wars than you. IE: We have experience.

Hrstrovokia's armed forces have seen action in Rukemia, Lumbosa and in Hrstrovokia itself during the Civil War.

So you've been around and fought more "terrible" wars hmmm? Your not a warmonger, are you?

No I'm not. Me Kecha and IF all fought in WW3 and 4 (Allies vs. GDODAD/Allies vs. Axis Powers and LCS).

OOC: Iraq and Syria. Iraq's guerilla war is winning against the US.

ooc:I wouldn't normally use the US in an example of how to win a war, no, but it seems often considered the most capable RL nation. Meh.

ic: Lusaka would be willing to send a small contingent to help in policing the lawless lands, and as a nation less than well place to fight a war (id est we are poverty-stricken) could be trusted to avoid actions which might bring about international armed conflict.

We remain sided with Boroglia on this matter.

Hrstrovokia is in favour of settling the area without annexing it. We propose that any nation who wishes to do so, may deploy a small force for the purpose of peace-keeping (Although there is no actual hostility between Hrstrovokian's and Boroglians.)

Al Anbar, we will only accept 2,000 soldiers. Anymore would be a strain on our resources, aswell as yours. The population would feel ill at ease.

OOC: I totally agree Valinon. It's just not realistic to think that size is the winning factor in any confrontation.

Lusaka, we gratefully accept your offer! Your forces may make use of Hrstrovokian barracks and airfields until sufficient amenities exist in Boroglia. And since you are a povertry-stricken state, we will also offer to pay half of the total cost of deploying your forces in Boroglia.

Thank you.

We shall then send 2,000 soldiers as per your request.

OOC: Fine, what about Russia and Chechnya? :)

The Empire of Valinon will be contributing a regiment of 2,043 men under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ivanovich to the cause of policing this chaotic region. We will also place limited aerospace assets into this venture, in the form of jet coptors and a few Needle-class modular fighters geard for air-to-air interception and ground operation support.

Sincerely,
Lord Reynard Adonis
Marshal of Sol System Military Operation Theater

Al Anbar, thank you for resizing your deployment.

Valinon, we accept your offer gratefully! Although our states have had previous experiences which were, less than friendly...we will try our best to remain open, peaceful and co-operative.

All states volunteering forces for peace-keeping in Boroglia may make use of Hrstrovokian airspace and land in order to transport their troops to Boroglia.

OOC: Should we start posting our deployment RPs now?

OOC: Yes, that would be a good idea Valinon.

IC: Hrstrovokia will not deploy any Soldiers in Boroglia, but will offer to establish a police force in the area, under the auspices of the United Nations.

Several Il-76 'Candid' transport craft take off from the H-3 airfield in the Iraqi desert. They head toward Hrstrovokia's main airport.

Aboard one of the massive Clippership sonic troop transports deploying the Valinon peacekeeping force, Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich is speaking with Lord Adonis.
"This is to be a new step for relations with the Hstrovokians, Lieutenant Colonel. I expect you and your men to act as honourable members of His Majesty's Sardaukar. Your are to deploy in Hstrovokian territory, and then move to help police the Boroglia territory. In two weeks I will personally arrive to review your progress and the status of our operations."
"Yes, My Lord."
"Godspeed," Colonel Ivanovich," then the hologram of the Lord Marshal disappears.
"ETA?" Ivanovich looks at the pilot.
"30 minutes until we reach the Hstrovokian aerospace port given over to our use. The HMS Dominion says that our jet coptors and Needlers will arrive momentarily."
"Excellent. Once we are on the ground I want these Clippers unloaded in under an hour."
"Yes, Sir!" Ivanovich moves back toward the ammo caches, wanting to personally see that his force will have the necessary supplies to carry out this mission.

Lusaka's four C-124 Globemasters will depart at once bearing eight hundred troops. The nation's single C-5 Galaxy will join the effort shortly after, providing the majority of supplies and equipment needed.

We appreciate Hrstrovokia's assistance in paying for the long flights and related efforts.

Colonel Theodore Tendyala, resident of Hrstrovokia Way on the outskirts of New Lusaka City, will lead the detachment.

President Igomo expresses the nation's pleasure at being able to interact peacefully with its one-time enemy, Valonia.

Hrstrovokia has begun preparations for the Peace-Keepers. Airfields and Barracks, aswell as Fortifications on the Boroglia frontier have been evacuated for use by Valinon, Lusaka and Al Anbar.

Using the oppurtunity to it's maxiumum, Prime Minister Tesyrgran has invited delegations from each nation to discuss the future of Boroglia and to establish, and in some cases strengthen, Hrstrovokian relations.

An commemorative reception is planned, including parades and feasts to welcome the foreign soldiers.

At this time, Prime Minister Tesyrgran would like to know where are the powers who were so ready for battle now that a peaceful solution has been achieved? Will you have nothing to do with purely peaceful use of your armed forces?

OOC: Bed. Will post more tommorrow.

OOC: Yes, that would be a good idea Valinon.

IC: Hrstrovokia will not deploy any Soldiers in Boroglia, but will offer to establish a police force in the area, under the auspices of the United Nations. Why not just leave Boroglia alone and in peace?

"Why not just leave Boroglia alone and in peace?"

Has he not already explained why that is impossible, unknown Kechan?

Though the government has little time for Hrstrovokian politics, The ISAN sympathises with Hrstrovokia's situation- our own population is of similar size, and our land is even less. Has we ever such a disorderly and wasteful neighbour they should long ago have been incorporated.

-Mr.Giles, ISAN Office of Government. FBCo.plc. Board.

"Why not just leave Boroglia alone and in peace?"

Has he not already explained why that is impossible, unknown Kechan?

Though the government has little time for Hrstrovokian politics, The ISAN sympathises with Hrstrovokia's situation- our own population is of similar size, and our land is even less. Has we ever such a disorderly and wasteful neighbour they should long ago have been incorporated.

-Mr.Giles, ISAN Office of Government. FBCo.plc. Board. So get land elsewhere, develop a Space Program so you can make Interstellar Colonies, we'd help Hrstrovokia if they did something like that.
~Empress Kushrenada.

ooc, got to go. will bump this when I'm back.

Hrstrovokia has begun preparations for the Peace-Keepers. Airfields and Barracks, aswell as Fortifications on the Boroglia frontier have been evacuated for use by Valinon, Lusaka and Al Anbar.

Using the oppurtunity to it's maxiumum, Prime Minister Tesyrgran has invited delegations from each nation to discuss the future of Boroglia and to establish, and in some cases strengthen, Hrstrovokian relations.

An commemorative reception is planned, including parades and feasts to welcome the foreign soldiers.

At this time, Prime Minister Tesyrgran would like to know where are the powers who were so ready for battle now that a peaceful solution has been achieved? Will you have nothing to do with purely peaceful use of your armed forces?

OOC: Bed. Will post more tommorrow.

Lord Reynard Adonis stands on the command deck of Grenada the center for all of the Empire's military operations in the Sol System. He looks at the hologram of Lady Diedre Rolt standing before him.
"This is a chance to smooth over relations that have always been agitated since the Lumbosan War, Reynard, I would greatly appreciate it if you could depart early and join me at the reception being held by Prime Minister Tesyrgran," says Rolt, Minister of all Terran Embassies and Diplomatic Missions.
"Very well, Diedre," says the old Sardaukar commander. "I will leave Grenada in six hours for Earth."
"Thank you, Reynard."
"It is a pleasure, Lady Rolt. Do not wait for me, I will take a military shuttle to Hstrovokia, continue on at your own pace," Reynard watches as Rolt smiles and then breaks the connection. He surveys the as yet not fully completed space installation. He turns to one of his adjutants.
"Prepare my shuttle at once, I will meet with the HMS Merlin and proceed to Earth orbit at once."
"Yes, My Lord."

(Being as ISAN is a modern nation..) The entire FBCo.plc Board burst out laughing at the Kechan Empress' lunatic ravings.

President Brown himself was puzzled. How could such a madwoman maintain power in such a strong state? Maybe she was just a figurehead.. that must be it.. we couldn't be missing out on a whole new space-race, could we?

[nervous shuffling in BrownCo Towers]

(Being as ISAN is a modern nation..) The entire FBCo.plc Board burst out laughing at the Kechan Empress' lunatic ravings.

President Brown himself was puzzled. How could such a madwoman maintain power in such a strong state? Maybe she was just a figurehead.. that must be it.. we couldn't be missing out on a whole new space-race, could we?

[nervous shuffling in BrownCo Towers] The Empress is no figurehead, She is the Ultimate Power in this nation, She's young is all, so occasionally She slips, like most people do.
~MFA Carol Zdhanov.

Hrstrovokia is a land-locked state, almost 200,000 km from coast. Your navies are quite harmless.

OOC: That's about 124,272miles...or almost 5 times the circumference of RL earth at the equator.

You do realize that that is basically impossible and would effectively mean that your nation has no major natural water sources as the rain systems dry out far before reaching your nation.

Also, this would mean an impossibility of size...even for NS earth.

IC:

We will offer support to Kecha and Liverpool England our long-time friends, especially as Al Anbar threatens them as it does us.

IC: We will offer support to Kecha and Liverpool England, especially as Al Anbar threatens them as it does us. This support is accepted.

An Imperial Final Revolution class SBBMP has been moved to the area.

OOC: Western Asia! Good to see YOU!
IC: All the help is accepted.

OOC: That's about 124,272miles...or almost 5 times the circumference of RL earth at the equator.

You do realize that that is basically impossible and would effectively mean that your nation has no major natural water sources as the rain systems dry out far before reaching your nation.

Also, this would mean an impossibility of size...even for NS earth.


OOC: The Boardsies is a continent itself, and has many inland seas, which flow out via rivers to the ocean. Practically, Hrstrovokia is a hard to access from the sea, though one could move some ships up through rivers and launch planes from there. Considering NS earth is supposed to be the size of Jupiter, I think that's fair.

IC: Things are almost in place for the welcoming! Though we've had little time to prepare, I believe the festivities are going to be genuinely fantastic. The people seem relieved that a major conflict has been avoided, and are eager to recieve the foreigners who represent the co-operative international effort in solving the Boroglia question.

Prime Minister Tesyrgran will personally greet the Lord Reynard Adonis when the HMS Merlin arrives in Earth orbit.

The Hrstrovokian Department of Foreign affairs has concluded a proposed division of Boroglia by the Peace-keepers. Valinon would administer the North Boroglia(5,560 km2)Al Anbar Central Boroglia(5,300 km2) and Lusaka South Boroglia(6,000 Km2)

The Republic of Sal-Sana stands by our neibhours as they annex this new land, they not only have the right, but the responsibility to govern over these free lands. The people of Borgolia will thank you for educating, and governing over them. furthermore, this area could be home to the next black empire, and by giving these people democracy you are helping them prevent a super-evil state from ruling.

The Federation of Hrstrovokia distances itself from the niave comments made by the Republic of Sal-Sana. We are slightly offended by the term "Black Empire". We hope it is not a racist comment.

It is always sad to see a nation steal land from neighbors.

Kecha, we are not stealing anyone's land. The Federation of Hrstrovokia has agreed to leave Boroglia independent. The division is for the purposes of Administration, so that each state's armed forces and zones of operation will not overlap, and an argument occur.

Around 1,000 Hrstrovokian citizens are ready to settle Northern Boroglia. They have already acquired land there by legal sale. Nobody shall steal land in Boroglia, it will be paid for. The Hrstrovokian Department of Justice will oversee the fair and legal transfer of lands.

Kecha, we are not stealing anyone's land. The Federation of Hrstrovokia has agreed to leave Boroglia independent. The division is for the purposes of Administration, so that each state's armed forces and zones of operation will not overlap, and an argument occur.

Around 1,000 Hrstrovokian citizens are ready to settle Northern Boroglia. They have already acquired land there by legal sale. Nobody shall steal land in Boroglia, it will be paid for. The Hrstrovokian Department of Justice will oversee the fair and legal transfer of lands. Good, but we're going to observe the situation.

(I suspect that Sal-Sana used the term "black" to refer to potential evil, danger, or rogue status, rather than litteral colour. If not, the arrival of more Lusakan troops in the region might cause some back-peddling on their part :) )

Lusaka gladly agrees to undertake the administration of South Boroglia. Due to the size of the land, and the uncertain nature of the situation President Igomo has ordered the deployment of further men and heavier equipment.

Another 800 soldiers (for 1,600 total) will be flown out with 400 various support staff.

Small numbers of UAZ vehicles will be deployed to act as patrol vehicles, along with OT-62B, and BTR-152 APCs.

The deployment would ideally include some sort of gift for the native population, but already costs too much- as a result we shall bring footballs in an effort to foster good feelings and positive interaction with the locals.

(Igomo was eventually discouraged by his advisors (and accountants) from sending a detachment of the new Olifant L-2 MBTs and a fighter squadron ;) )

Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich looks over his command from the top of one of the few Leman Russ heavy tanks given to his small force.
One of the tank crewmen calls up the ladder well, "Colonel, all forces have reported in as ready to move."
"Good, inform all squad and force commanders to begin moving. I want to be in North Boroglia two hours from now. Have our Needler squadrons do a high flight overview, full tactical schematics are to be downloaded to my station once they are done."
"Yes, sir."
Ivanovich moves to descend and close the hatch. He stops for one moment, watching as the light recon rovers and IFVs begin to move first. Then the high-pitched scream of Needlers fills the air as the move toward North Boroglia, quickly replaced by the thrum of Valinon jet coptors. He closes the hatch, then waits at his command station for the tactical overlays.

******

In orbit around Earth, the HMS Merlin glides into a stationary orbit. Aboard his personal Longshard interceptor, Lord Adonis waits for the signal from the flight officer.
The comm flares to life, "Lord Adonis, you and your wingmen are cleared for take off. Flight pattern to Hstrovokia shows as clear."
Adonis adjusts his headset, "What of Lady Rolt?"
"A Windjammer sonic jet has been detected by the HMS Dominion in the ocean closest to Hstrovokia. It was transmitting Valinon diplomatic codes."
"Good. Lion Flight taking off," Adonis and his two wingmen blast away from the Merlin, correct their course then proceed to enter the Earth's atmosphere and make their way to Hstrovokia.

OOC: Any major cities in North Boroglia? That way I can use it as a base of operations.

[OOC: Boroglian Map -

http://members.boards.ie/cccp^/Boroglia.JPG

Sorry it's so poor. I'll do a proper one tonight.]

Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich's forward press onward into Boroglian territory. Ivanovich looks at his tactical overlays from the Needler flights and maps.
"Inform the squad and force commanders we will be seting up our base of operations in Hulthan."
"Yes, Colonel."
"Once we have established a perimeter there we can create a fast response team and begin to delegate intra-regional zone divisions. Meanwhile, have four squads fly in on one of the jet coptor transport and secure an appropriate facility to use as a command and administration center."
"Yes, sir!"

Al Anbar Force

The Al Anbar force, after landing in Hrstrovokia, unloaded their equipment, made up of 20 BMP-3 w/ERA APCs and 5 T-80UD tanks. They then proceeded toward the city of Mossel. After hours of driving, the force finally arrived in Mossel and began securing the city before fanning out to secure the rest of their zone.

The Government would like to know, even while Boroglia is independant, who will be responsible for crimes, or violence? And we strongly advise against splitting it up and sharing it.

Al Anbar Zone

By order of the government of Al Anbar, hundreds of Boroglians are rounded up and are ordered to begin making a large military landing airstrip near Mossel.

In the Lusakan sector transport has been switched to the nation's two C-130 Hercules, which are coping better with the limited airstrip facilities on hand.

With more than two thousand Lusakans in the area, camps are springing up to accomodate the new arrivals.

Soldiers are arranging friendly football matches with locals, sited just outside several of the camps. Subtly, bulletin boards are introduced around the fields used, and multi-lingual news reports are posted to inform the population of exactly what is going on. A few basic laws are detailed- hopefully nothing intrusive enough on every-day life to cause significant resentment.

(ooc:If Hrstrovokia invisioned a less amicable situation, I am quite happy to RP or for someone else to RP demonstrations, riots, or more directed attacks on Lusakan units. Just because we smile a lot and tell people to go on with life doesn't mean that no one will be inciting less friendly feeling)

Al Anbar Zone

As soon as the airfield is completed, transports arrive in Al Anbar's zone every hour with military equipment and soldiers. They also carry enough food and medical supplies to support the native population and Al Anbar's soldiers.

Liverpool England will send troops to make sure that the occupying forces do not mistreat the locals. 200 soldiers have been sent to the Al Anbar area in particular.

Al Anbar Zone

Soldiers, all from the elite, pro-Saddam Republican Guard, refuse to allow Liverpool's soldiers to enter their zone.

"We have received no orders to allow anyone into the zone. Therefore, until we do, you will have to stay out." said one of the soldiers.

The troops have been stationed at the borders of the zone, after being refused permission in.
[code:1:55f66308ba]The Government wish to request permission to enter your area in Boroglia, President Hussein.
Prime Minister Erfin Caws[/code:1:55f66308ba]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the Prime Minister's message:

[code:1:ab97c2f776]There is no reason for foreign troops to enter our zone. Our soldiers are well equipped and trained to handle such manners as defense and security in the zone. Signed, Minister Khaled Abdul Rahman.[/code:1:ab97c2f776]

In other news, flights continue to fly into the zone, bringing in ever more amounts of war equipment and soldiers.

[code:1:9d33e3c2a6]My dear friend and fellow Minister, we will need permission to pass through for a few reasons, which I shall now name.
1. We need to get more troops to the north of your area, and more supplies to the south, and military planes from Liverpool England travelling to that region of Boroglia have been banned by Minister of Defense Morgan Build
2. We would like to make sure no controller of any area abuses the public, we are not claiming that Al Anbar does so, we just need to check each area to be sure.
Thank you for your time, Mr Minister.
PM Caws[/code:1:9d33e3c2a6]

[code:1:885ef6a84b]Your soldiers and supplies will be allowed to pass through our zone under guard and along a pre-established route. Signed, Minister Rahman.[/code:1:885ef6a84b]

[code:1:a2f2f4883a]Thank you, Minister Rahman. The abuse check, which has been declared mandatory, will take only an hour, after which our troops (north) and supplies (south) will pass through.[/code:1:a2f2f4883a]

[code:1:9039f79b41]Your soldiers and supplies will be heading through uninhabited parts of our zone and your soldiers will not be stopping on the way.[/code:1:9039f79b41]

[code:1:baccea672c]Your soldiers and supplies will be heading through uninhabited parts of our zone and your soldiers will not be stopping on the way.[/code:1:baccea672c]

(OOC: What about the abuse check?)

[code:1:34da90a43b]Your soldiers and supplies will be heading through uninhabited parts of our zone and your soldiers will not be stopping on the way.[/code:1:34da90a43b]

(OOC: What about the abuse check?)

OOC: They can do the abuse check on the uninhabited land at 60km/h+. :)

[code:1:c786d03e2a]Your soldiers and supplies will be heading through uninhabited parts of our zone and your soldiers will not be stopping on the way.[/code:1:c786d03e2a]

(OOC: What about the abuse check?)

OOC: They can do the abuse check on the uninhabited land at 60km/h+. :)
(OOC: Very funny, ha-ha. Uninhabited lands, eh?)

OOC: Pretty much. The route is going to try to avoid all of the population centers as possible, but no doubt there will the few civilians somewhere along the route.

Liverpool England will unfortunately not tolerate this. The ban has been lifted, and the forces will be air-lifted to the Area Capital. Any hostilities, even war, resulting from this will not be taken lightly. We regret this, but you leave us no choice.
Erfin Caws

[code:1:8401e33a66]Unfortunately, in all of our zone, there is only one air strip and that has been built by us and is under military control. Any attempt to land at it will mean you will be shot down. Any attempt to do air suervillance for the main purpose of spying on our troop dispositions will also result in antiaircraft fire from the ground. Al Anbar takes no responsibilites for damages or deaths from your illegal actions. Minister Rahman.[/code:1:8401e33a66]

<<Transmission to Al Anbar>>
We are not going to be landing on a military airstrip.
<<Private Transmission to Kecha>>
We request help in the Al Anbar area of Boroglia. We were about to bo an abuse check, but fear for our own safety - they refuse to let us in.

Lusaka (being presumably ignorant of the details of the coded transmissions) informs Liverpool England that it is less than entirely comfortable about the prospect of 200 armed troops passing through its security zone- there are only 1,600 Lusakan troops on hand in the whole territory.

Provided that there is no trouble as the LE troops pass through the two zones to the north, and provided that the troops themselves agree to escort by Lusakan APCs in this territory, they will be allowed to pass.

Non-combat personel would be allowed to remain in the short term, however.

<<Transmission to Lusaka>>
DO not fret. These are medical and food supplies I have been talking about. They are unarmed, bar the few in case of trouble.

President Igomo gives a sigh of relief, and stands-down Dodoma and Tanga air-bases, before replying to LE, stating that Lusaka's detachment in Boroglia will of course assist humanitarian efforts.

He does state, however, that the situation is hardly one of impending disaster, and hopes that most of the supplies will not be much required.

Prime Minister Tesygran is pleased with the rapid progress being made by the Peace-Keeping Powers, the exception being the "rounding" up of Boroglian's to construct an airfield by Al Anbar.

It was reported today that an armed mob of Boroglian's had begun spreading anti-hrstrovokian propoganda in South Boroglia, incensed with foreign infringement on their soil and the possible eradication of themselves in their own land.

Some see it as the Boroglian way of life under threat. Prime Minister Tesygran is worried that the unchecked influx of settlers will produce potent nationalism from the Boroglians.

There is talk of a resistance, but nothing more than hearsay perhaps? A monster rally is to take place in the Lusakan zone in the south, an event that might be a powder keg waiting to blow.

The Parliament has debated whether or not to defend Hrstrovokian settlers in Boroglia. Being citizens of the Federation, we are compelled to assist them should further tensions arise.

HOD Mining has begun acquiring rights to minerals in Boroglia. Yesterday, Copper mines were purchased in Northern Boroglia for the sum of 3,000,000,000 Kroners.

Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich looks over the reports at his new command center in Halthan. It is the former provincial civil administration center, commandeered by the Sardaukar in a peaceful transition. Ivanovich looks over the reports.
So far everything has gone well, the Sardaukar have tried to act as no more than a police for, exerting control on the Boroglians only as necessary. Ivanovich even allowed civil trials to continue for those arrested by the Sardaukar policing forces.
But then his eyes come to rest on two particular reports. He hits the button that calls his adjutant.
"Colonel?" the junior officer enquires as he steps through the door.
"Dispatch 3 platoons to the HOD Mining resource sites. I want to ensure that nothing goes wrong in that area. And dispatch the IFVs to accompany them."
"Yes, Sir."
"Good, now if you will excuse me I must send a message to the Liverpool command center."

******
Encrypted Communication, Halthan Military Sector, Command Level Axon Code

The Empire of Valinon will not permit large numbers of English troops into the Northern Boroglia administration center. However, we are willing to allow a small delegation of English personnel through, consisting of no more than 12 men of your choice. All movements of military personnel to Northern Boroglia are to cease at once.

******

Meanwhile, a trio of Longshard interceptors screams toward Hstrovokia. The lead fighter opens a channel to an aerospace port near the capital city.
"Aero Control, this is Lord Reynard Adonis of His Majesty's Armed Forces. I am requesting permission to land with my wingmen so that we can attend the diplomatic meetings with Prime Minister Tesygran. Do we have landing clearance?"

Lusakan soldiers and other staff in South Boroglia make a point of engaging any natives who'll listen in conversation about the Lusakan-Hrstrovokian co-operation which in the past protected the liberty of the Lumbosan people against..well, never mind that bit ;)

There's a lot of references dropped to Hrstrovokia Way in Lusaka- men talk of how "my street used to look like this one, actually.. before Hrstrovokia's grant money came through. Now I live eight floors up as if in the sky, and I can rely on comfort all year round!"

The Lusakans do their best to be accepting..and to be accepted, confiscating what anti-Hrstrovokian propaganda they can with a "may I see that?" followed by a conversation about it, after which the item never finds its way back into circulation, rather than "you're under arrest for possesion of illegal materials".

Of course the possibility of a coming demonstration is worrying. Colonel Tendyala had entertained the idea of requesting heavier forces, and engaging in a more forceful suppression. He was interested in furthering Lusaka's allies, and didn't consider Boroglia of any direct importance in itself. President Igomo was less keen to send tanks against protestors. That was more the way of the previous colonial government he'd helped to over-throw.

He did however allow the deployment of more BTR-152 APCs -capable of transporting 17 troops each at up to 75km/h- since it seemed unlikely that the Lusakans would be able to predict the location of a major demonstration. At least they should be able to arrive reasonably quickly to make sure things didn't "get out of hand".

The Government of Al Anbar released a press statement today saying that 975,000,000 Dinars ($750 Million US) would be allocated to building the Al Anbar's zone in Boroglia.

The State Company for Roads and Highways has been awarded a contract to begin building roads connecting major cities and villages to Mossel.

The Ministry of Health has been ordered to begin building health care centres, bring in medicine and doctors and teachers. For now, all the health care centres will be administered by Iraqi doctors, but it is planned to switch control over to the native Borogolians after they complete their training by Iraqi teachers.

The Ministry of Education has also been ordered to begin building schools throughout the populated areas. Teachers will be brought in from Al Anbar, and be slowly shifted over to native teachers once they have been taught what they have to teach...etc. Most of the education programs will be the same as Al Anbar's programs, except slightly more geared for their region.

Textbooks will have pictures of President Saddam Hussein, praise him, and teach their regular courses, but will also include teachings about the infidel Zionists and their supporters. In the morning, everyone will swear allegiance to Al Anbar and Saddam Hussein. Learning Arabic will be mandatory.

Retijka Aerospace: "Lord Adonis, you are cleared for landing. Welcome to Hrstrovokia!"

Prime Minister Tesygran, waited at the Retijka Aerospace Installation, a vast industrial-military complex situated 40 km north of Marinth. Media coverage on the event was devout. Thousands of people had turned up, in spite of the prevailing harsh winter blizzard which pounded that day, to witness the warming of Hrstrovokian-Valinonian relations.

Earlier, Prime Minister Tesygran had made it clear to Foreign Affairs Minister Ibaraki, who was attending the Third World Solidarity Conference in Tanah Burung, that cultivation of Hrstrovokian-Lusakan trade was extremely important.

He had also agreed with the Defence Minister Gradenski to offer Lusaka use of HAF AH-64s in it's effort to administer South Boroglia.

The Hrstrovokian Soccer Association has invited the Lusakan National Team to play in a friendly at Miphyia, South Boroglia. Miphyia is an area of increasing conflict between Hrstrovokians and Boroglians.

In Central Boroglia, people have become increasingly aware of Al Anbari influence upon their lives. The mandatory learning of Arabic was seen as the deathnail in the idea of an independent Boroglia.

The Government has taken no offical stance on the actions in the Al Anbari zone.

Lusaka too has held off commenting on the Al Anbar situation- Igomo rather feels that the expense of their project will lead to the collapse of not only their zone of control, but also of their state's economy at home. As such he is not terribly worried about the long term influence on Borolgia.

The nation has been considering shipping in Mi-28 helicopters for extended patrol and observation, but in view of the expense, and helicopters' inability to really marshal land, this has been delayed. New Lusaka City thanks Hrstrovokia for their own offer of AH-64s, and declines "at this time" to take advantage of it.

The Football Association of Lusaka has accepted Hrstrovokia's friendly, and the team are being flown out on commercial flights to Hrstrovokia proper, from where they will proceed to Miphyia.

(The national team has never been all that good ;) )

Retijka Aerospace: "Lord Adonis, you are cleared for landing. Welcome to Hrstrovokia!"

Prime Minister Tesygran, waited at the Retijka Aerospace Installation, a vast industrial-military complex situated 40 km north of Marinth. Media coverage on the event was devout. Thousands of people had turned up, in spite of the prevailing harsh winter blizzard which pounded that day, to witness the warming of Hrstrovokian-Valinonian relations.

Earlier, Prime Minister Tesygran had made it clear to Foreign Affairs Minister Ibaraki, who was attending the Third World Solidarity Conference in Tanah Burung, that cultivation of Hrstrovokian-Lusakan trade was extremely important.

He had also agreed with the Defence Minister Gradenski to offer Lusaka use of HAF AH-64s in it's effort to administer South Boroglia.

The Hrstrovokian Soccer Association has invited the Lusakan National Team to play in a friendly at Miphyia, South Boroglia. Miphyia is an area of increasing conflict between Hrstrovokians and Boroglians.

In Central Boroglia, people have become increasingly aware of Al Anbari influence upon their lives. The mandatory learning of Arabic was seen as the deathnail in the idea of an independent Boroglia.

The Government has taken no offical stance on the actions in the Al Anbari zone.

Lord Adonis descends rapidly from his cockpit, dressed in his typical Sardaukar uniform that is now covered by a great coat adorned with only with a small rank insignia at the lapel. He walks toward Prime Minister Tesygran with Lady Diedre Rolt, dressed in a similar great coat. Lady Rolt walks over and greets several Hstrovokian children and their parents, while Lord Adonis speaks to several off-duty Hstrovokian military and militiamen in the crowd. They been both proceed to the Prime Minister.
"Prime Minister Tesygran," says Lady Rolt, "on behalf of His Majesty, I thank you for opening your nation and your hospitality to us."
After Lady Rolt presents Tesygran with a Valinon sapphire crystal flower arrangement (Much like Blown glass flowers), Lord Adonis steps forward and shakes Tesygran's hand.
"I hope now we can move forward from past associations, Prime Minister. I must take time to tell you of our plans for helping to build a more stable environment in Northern Boroglia."

******

As to those steps in Northern Boroglia, Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich has received support from the 11th Sardaukar Engineering Regiment, as well as support from several civilian corporations from Valinon. The Imperial Diet has sent generous funding to help bolster Boroglian economic, civilian, and education infrasstructure. Although Colonel Ivanovich has said that the methods of instruction in these new schools will be left up to the personal discretion of Boroglian civil officials.
Pertaining to civil institutions in Norther Boroglia, a new civil Council of Governors was created. Northern Boroglia has been divided into 5 sub-provinces and each will be represented by a governor. A Councillor will be picked by these five governors at their first meeting, and Colonel Ivanovich has said he will only act as an obsever and mediator rather than a strict hand of goverance. It is hoped that this can be a joint effort by both Boroglians and Hstrovokian colonists.
Finally, Colonel Ivanovich is urging that his troops take their off-duty hours as a chance to interact with the natives. Reports are coming in of impromptu soccer games across Northern Boroglia, and that several Sardaukar officers are trying to start an amateur league between Valinon forces and their Boroglian charges.
Finally, in an auspicious moment in the furthering of the higher education of the Boroglian people, Provost Academician Prokhor Zakharov, head of the Imperial University, has announced that the University will be opening a satellite campus in Halthan. Financial aid programs will be available via the Valinon Boroglian Affairs Office in Halthan.

OOC: Could someone please RP a response? I might do the same if someone wants it.

"It is a pleasure Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt" replies Tesygran with great enthusiasm. The reflection of snow cascading and flashing camera's beams from the beautiful sapphire crystal flower in Tesygran's hands, a truly unique gift, which the Prime Minister will savour.

"We shall move indoors, if that is quite alright with you, Lord Adonis?" Tesygran exclaims over the buzz of excitement, as paparazzi and citizens clamour with Police and Soldiers to get a glimpse of this historic occassion.

The group trudges through thick snow to the Retijka Aerospace Reception Building, a towering creation of granite, aluminium and glass.

Thousands of Soccer fans have descended upon Miphyia to watch Lusaka play Hrstrovokia in the first sporting meeting between the two states. Soccer has taken up well in Boroglia, with amateur leagues springing up through the North and South. The sport may yet foster good relations between all factions in Boroglia.

[OOC: Sorry I was away for awhile, will post more tommorrow.]

Foreign Affairs Minister Ibaraki, who has just returned prematurely from the Third World Solidarity Conference in Tanah Burung, delivered a damning indictment of Al Anbar's interference in Boroglia's education system.

Speaking before the press at the Dassau Parliament Building in Marinth, Mr. Ibaraki denounced Al Anbar's precarious endeavours in Central Boroglia, which include Mandatory learning of Arabic, swearing an oath of allegiance to Al Anbar, and it's President, Saddam Hussein.

Mr. Ibaraki said :
"The Al Anbari's are implementing subtle Propaganda into the Boroglian education system which doesnt need it. What is truly disgusting, is that this is aimed at the youth of Boroglia, who are innocents. The youth will consume this biased information, and I am afraid they will be forever corrupted."

Although he appreciated Al Anbar's efforts in Central Boroglia, such as their 975,000,000 Dinars allocation to fund rebuilding in Boroglia, the Foreign Affairs Minister expressed a distrust of Al Anbar and their agenda.

"Unless Al Anbar halts this program in the schools, the Federation of Hrstrovokia will have no alternative but to hold them to account."

Courtesy of Hrstrovokian National News - Channel 3.

Mini-Response to Hrstrovokia

The Republic of Al Anbar will continue on the already setup educational plan. We will continue to education the Borogolians as we see fit.

Signed,

Minister of Defense

Let me remind you, Mr. Minister of Defence, that Boroglia is not a possession of Al Anbar, and is not subject to it's whims and desires. The plan which you have put into effect will not only effect Boroglians, but Hrstrovokians.

We propose a voluntary education in Arabic, which is much more likely to be appreciated and accepted than a mandatory one. At this time, relations are being built, and to damage them at this time would be disastorious. Do not alienate the Boroglians in their homeland.

Signed,

Minister Ibar Ibaraki - Hrstrovokian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Let me remind you, Mr. Minister of Defence, that Boroglia is not a possession of Al Anbar, and is not subject to it's whims and desires. The plan which you have put into effect will not only effect Boroglians, but Hrstrovokians.

We propose a voluntary education in Arabic, which is much more likely to be appreciated and accepted than a mandatory one. At this time, relations are being built, and to damage them at this time would be disastorious. Do not alienate the Boroglians in their homeland.

Signed,

Minister Ibar Ibaraki - Hrstrovokian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The Republic of Al Anbar will exclude all Hrstrovokian's that can prove they were born in Hrstrovokia. Otherwise, they will continue with our mandatory educational program for all ages from 5-18.

"It is a pleasure Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt" replies Tesygran with great enthusiasm. The reflection of snow cascading and flashing camera's beams from the beautiful sapphire crystal flower in Tesygran's hands, a truly unique gift, which the Prime Minister will savour.

"We shall move indoors, if that is quite alright with you, Lord Adonis?" Tesygran exclaims over the buzz of excitement, as paparazzi and citizens clamour with Police and Soldiers to get a glimpse of this historic occassion.

The group trudges through thick snow to the Retijka Aerospace Reception Building, a towering creation of granite, aluminium and glass.

Thousands of Soccer fans have descended upon Miphyia to watch Lusaka play Hrstrovokia in the first sporting meeting between the two states. Soccer has taken up well in Boroglia, with amateur leagues springing up through the North and South. The sport may yet foster good relations between all factions in Boroglia.

[OOC: Sorry I was away for awhile, will post more tommorrow.]

"I think that may be wise, Prime Minister, it seems the crowds are growing a little bit more...enthused," Adonis replaces his military issue dress peak hat on his head and then offers his arm to Rolt.
"My Lady?"
"Thank you, Lord Adonis," Lady Rolt slides her own arm through Adonis' and the proceed down the aisle with Tesygran, waving and nodding at the crowds.

**Secret Communique from Sir Reginald Styles to the Government of Hrstrovokia**

We stand by our Hrstrovokian allies if the situation turns nasty. Chimaea and the Empire of Baron is willing to committ indefinitely if asked.

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

Chimaea criticises the educational practices of Al Anbar in their administered territory and encourages a settlement, perhaps in the form of education that is sponsored and conducted by Hrstrovokia or a third party.

Boroglia is not a territory of Iraq.

~Chimaean ambassador to Hrstrovokia, Mark Dayland.

For anyone watching Al Anbar's military deployments, these are what you would more or less be what you see:

75,000 troops
300 T-72M1 tanks
200 T-80UD tanks
100 BMP-1 AIFVs
150 BMP-2 AIFVs
500 MTLB APCs
50 122mm artillery pieces
100 130mm artillery pieces

The Republic of Al Anbar will exclude all Hrstrovokian's that can prove they were born in Hrstrovokia. Otherwise, they will continue with our mandatory educational program for all ages from 5-18.

This is unacceptable. I must admit I am slightly angered by your exclusion of Boroglians from any deal which you have offered Hrstrovokia. Though we do not represent them, neither do you.

They exist also. They have thoughts and feelings, and wont be pleased to hear their child must swear allegiance to some far and distant dictator, and learn a foreign language.

If you continue your program, Hrstrovokia will have no choice but to place an economic blockade on Al Anbar, aswell as pressing for further measures from the United Nations.


At Retijka Aerospace...

"I am very pleased to hear your actions in Northern Boroglia Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt" said Tesygran as they sauntered into the Presidential Lounge of the Reception Building. Soldiers of the Elite 9th Mountain Regiment saluted as they passed. They were alone, except of course, for the Soldiers.

"However, before we begin, I must bring to your attention the present impasse in Central Boroglia, which is administer by Al Anbar."

[OOC: I wont go into detail. You've been reading :P]

"I fear that Al Anbar may not have been the peaceful protagonist Hrstrovokia was hoping for when we accepted them." sighed Tesygran, visibly worried. "I talked with Minister Ibaraki, and if nesscary, in order to coherce Al Anbar, we will place economic sanctions on their zone and their state."

Tesygran halted, and drew his gaze directly upon Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt. "We were wondering, if Al Anbar fails to come to an agreement, would you permit Hrstrovokian Soldiers to enter Central Boroglia through the North?"

**Secret Communique from Sir Reginald Styles to the Government of Hrstrovokia**

We stand by our Hrstrovokian allies if the situation turns nasty. Chimaea and the Empire of Baron is willing to committ indefinitely if asked.


The Government of the Federation of Hrstrovokia welcomes support from Chimaea. If this should come to blows, which we hope it wont, we shall immediately contact Chimaea, which has proven it's worth on battlefields in Hrstrovokia before.

The Republic of Al Anbar will exclude all Hrstrovokian's that can prove they were born in Hrstrovokia. Otherwise, they will continue with our mandatory educational program for all ages from 5-18.

This is unacceptable. I must admit I am slightly angered by your exclusion of Boroglians from any deal which you have offered Hrstrovokia. Though we do not represent them, neither do you.

They exist also. They have thoughts and feelings, and wont be pleased to hear their child must swear allegiance to some far and distant dictator, and learn a foreign language.

If you continue your program, Hrstrovokia will have no choice but to place an economic blockade on Al Anbar, aswell as pressing for further measures from the United Nations.


At Retijka Aerospace...

"I am very pleased to hear your actions in Northern Boroglia Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt" said Tesygran as they sauntered into the Presidential Lounge of the Reception Building. Soldiers of the Elite 9th Mountain Regiment saluted as they passed. They were alone, except of course, for the Soldiers.

"However, before we begin, I must bring to your attention the present impasse in Central Boroglia, which is administer by Al Anbar."

[OOC: I wont go into detail. You've been reading :P]

"I fear that Al Anbar may not have been the peaceful protagonist Hrstrovokia was hoping for when we accepted them." sighed Tesygran, visibly worried. "I talked with Minister Ibaraki, and if nesscary, in order to coherce Al Anbar, we will place economic sanctions on their zone and their state."

Tesygran halted, and drew his gaze directly upon Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt. "We were wondering, if Al Anbar fails to come to an agreement, would you permit Hrstrovokian Soldiers to enter Central Boroglia through the North?"

Lady Rolt looks at Adonis, "This is more of your jurdistiction than mine, Lord Adonis."
The old marshal nods, "Indeed."
Adonis turns back to Tesygran, "I have been following carefully the situation in Central Boroglia. Should it become necessary, Valinon will allow troops to pass through Northern Boroglia. It is at your good graces we are allowed to stay there after all, Prime Minister. And if need be, Valinon may be willing to provide assistance if it is needed. At the very least, Mr. Tesygran, we will not interfere in the situation. Although we have not stated so publicly, the methods of Al Anbar are not approved of by the Empire."

Concerned about the situation in the Al Anbari zone, New Lusaka City has finally decided to commit to the extra expense of reinforcing South Boroglia.

Lusakans already on hand are trying to reassure locals that the increased deployment is to be a short term protective measure. Colonel Tendyala has been authorised to establish the South Boroglian People's Police Force, and has begun a low level recruitment drive from the pool of young men most trusted by thr Luskans- namely those on hand for the earliest football friendlies between soldiers and locals. The Lusakans have become friends with many of these youngsters, and believe many amongst them trustworthy.

It is hoped that giving some authority, uniform, status, and a limited degree of defensive weaponry to an element of the native population will convince people that the Lusakans too can be trusted, and that the new deployments really are merely defensive. Lusakan army officers will co-operate with the SBPPF in the defence and policing of the zone.

The force will be armed with small numbers of bolt-action rifles from Lusakan police and ex-army service.

South Boroglians are also being employed by the Lusakan government in the construction of a small airfield. As South Boroglians begin to earn more, President Igomo hopes to stimulate the local economy sufficiently to begin collecting taxes in order to pay the region's way, and he has already sent experts from Lusaka to over-see the future initiation of the Bank of South Boroglia- promising more jobs to the locals.

Lusaka is pleased at least that its football initiative seems to be going over well.

Back at home, the expenses built up by Igomo's enthusiastic government are begining to tell. Lusaka has throughout Igomo's government accepted refugees from other African nations, many of which are still war-torn and unsafe. Finally the expenses of Igomo's ambition are begining to tell, as shanty towns return. The nation's reputation has grown too great in the region, and it can no longer cope. Promised expansions of the welfare state are slow in coming, as hundreds of soldiers are shipped out to Boroglia.

By week's end it is expected that Lusaka will be well on its way to the intended deployment (begun only after Al Anbar's build-up) of 14,500 military personel, plus hundreds of civilian advisors and such.

The military force will consist of:
8,000 infantry (armed with M59/66A1 rifles, Uzis, PK LMGs et cetera)
80 Zil 131 trucks
60 UAZ (15 of which will be used by the SBPPF)
12 BMP-3 ICV
28 BMP-2 ICV
24 OT-62 APC
36 BTR-152 APC
20 Olifant L-2 MBT
30 Olifant MK1 MBT
60 T-56(L) MBT (ex-Hrstrovokian T-55s upgraded by Lusaka)
24 M46 130mm towed artillery guns
210 51mm mortars

25 Mi-28A helicopter gunships
12 A-37C Dragonfly attack planes
8 AV-8B Harrier VTOL fighter/attack planes
12 F-20 Tigershark fighters

Liverpool England, which has been silently looking on at events happening, would like to re-iterate what our Prime Minister said earlier (page 4-5 somewhere, oocly) - that Al Anbar is not the ruler of Boroglia, and therefore our forces were put in to check on the civilians - obviously something is going on. What we would suggest is this:-

-Al Anbar be allowed to stay in its zone, however on these followimg conditions;
--Education to be placed under Lusakan or Hrstrovokian care;
--Al Anbar are to have shared control over military and defense with either of the above stated two nations
--Let the abuse check go on as planned
-also, Lusaka and/or Hrstrovokia should have the right to decide , to have a say, in the zone, as a precaution.

DP

OOC: Chimaea..... of Chimaea-Clock Hill WW4 fame? (man, the "good ol days")
IC:
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT BY GOVERNMENT

Press Secretary to the PM: Now, back from holiday in Ineptia, Defence and Exec Aff Chief Morgan Build.

Build: This is a prepared statement by the Government, which I will now read. This message goes out to all nations, specifically Hrstrovokia, Lusaka and Al Anbar, involved in the Boroglia conflict. This is the prepared statement. I quote. "The Liverpool England (to be abbrieviated by the initials LE) Government wish to announce its intention of sending troops to Boroglia. The Government wish to reming the parties involved in this conflict that this is not, repeat not, a so-called 'first move'. We are just standing by our troops to make sure everything is in place, especially in the Al Anbari zone. However, on a lighter note, Liverpool England would like to offer the Governments of Hrstrovokia-Boroglia, Lusaka-Boroglia and Al Anbar-Boroglia a friendly soccer (football) competition between our teams, and hopefully it will be peaceful. But, back to the main statement. The Government has also decided to print new textbooks and activity sheets for the education system in the Al Anbar zone. Any movement in troops initiated by the Al Anbaris will result in alot of hostility, which the Government hope will not happen." And I end that statement. Thank you all for coming.

United Valinon News Network, Local Broadcast Level, Northern Boroglia Satellite Facility

A Boroglian news reporter begins to go over the most recent news of Northern Boroglia, "....The Valinon Boroglian Affairs Office announced today that Valinon would be dispatching an additional 4 regiments of Sardaukar to reinforce the border between Northern Boroglia and Central Boroglia. Recently elected Councillor Hallick of the Council of Governors spoke on this matter earlier today," the image switches to that of the newly elected head of state for the Free State of Boroglia.
Hallick stands at a podem, the five governors of the Council sit behind him.
"The recent tensions stirring in our closest neighbor of Central Boroglia have greatly disturbed both the members of the Council and myself. Colonel Ivanovich requested additional support only after I requested it on behalf of a vote of the Council of Governors. In addition, the the Council has decided to form the Boroglian Defense Force and the Boroglia Free Militia to support our Valinon and Hstrovokian allies. At this time I would like to call for any able bodied citizens between the ages of 18 and 27 to please join the cause of the Free State and serve our nation in the BDF. For any others that may wish to serve, I would request that you see your regional administration office and apply for recruitment as a militiamen. All those who apply for the BDF and are accepted we receive training by the Sardaukar in Halthan. Militia training centers will be operated at the regional level. Now any questions?"
A reporter raises his hand, "Councillor, what is the Free State's position concerning possible Hstrovokian military intervention?"
"The Free State will support the decisions made by Prime Minister Tesygran and his government in order to deal with this matter appropriately."
"What about the recent military build up, do you think Valinon can committ enough troops to assist us?"
"Colonel Ivanovich has said that Valinon will work with the Free State in order to make sure that no harm comes to its people. One more question."
Several hands go up, Hallick selects a hand of a local newspaper reporter.
"Councillor, will this affect the plans for civil infrastructure improvement?"
"Hopefully this matter will be resolved before it comes to outright war. The Free State and Valinon are merely taking steps necessary to insure the continued safety and security of our nation. The civil improvement programs and aid from Valinon will continue as planned. Thank you all for your time," Hallick steps back from the podem and quickly makes his exit. The reporters try to crowd in at the last moment as the Councillor is escorted by the other Governors and members of the BDF.

75,000 troops
300 T-72M1 tanks
200 T-80UD tanks
100 BMP-1 AIFVs
150 BMP-2 AIFVs
500 MTLB APCs
50 122mm artillery pieces
100 130mm artillery pieces

Foreign Minister Ibaraki - Communique to Valinon and Lusaka

Hrstrovokia seriously doubts that Al Anbar has the ability to muster the forces stated. With an economy as weak as Al Anbar's, and it's Defence Department's priority being second to Law and Order, Hrstrovokia believes if enough pressure is applied to Al Anbar, they will fold, and any conflict can be avoided.

In 2 hours, HAF MiG 21s will soar over Central Boroglia in an attempt to ascertain the true extent of Al Anbar's deployment. Hopefully, it will go offf without any incidents.

Meanwhile, at Retijka Aerospace

"Prime Minister! our visitors are not here more than 20 minutes and you are already adding to their list of woes!" cries President Kecha as he bursts into the lounge, followed loyally by his entourage of advisors and security personnel.

"Allow me to introduce President Mal Kecha, 1st President of the Federation of Hrstrovokia" says Tesygran in a rather formal manner standing aside. Kecha strides over and extends his hand. "This is not merely a handshake Lord Adonis and Lady Rolt, this is friendship. Welcome to Hrstrovokia." Kecha says cheerfully.

"Come, Retijka Aerospace Complex is no place for such respected and honoured guests of the state! We shall procede to the Harnostein Palace at once!" As the dignitaries head for their armoured cavalcade, Tesygran notices through the glass and torrent of white, columns of Soldiers marching onto HAF IL-76s.

"I hope this doesnt come to War. Everything gained will surely be lost."

HNN Channel 3

The ostentatious Computer generated introduction faded and Charles Neale, newscaster extraordinaire appeared. "Hi! I'm Charles Neale, this is the news!"

Hrstrovokian Ambassador to Lusaka, H.P. Lipinski, speaking at a Political lecture at the University of New Lusaka, announced that Hrstrovokia was due to extend "several enticing trade pacts to Lusaka in an attempt to revitilise the nations economy."

Lipinski also indicated that President Kecha wishes to present President Igomo with the Star of Hope. The Star of Hope was first awarded to President Karr of the People's Republic of KommelianBerg for his part in the Treaty of Ostjel signed between the two states ending their bitter and consuming war.

Minister of State Gredswal addressed Dassau in Marinth today, informing the Parliament of Liverpool England's public announcement concerning Boroglia.

He believed that the willingness of Exec. Aff. Chief Morgan Build to come to a peaceful compromise over Boroglia was "reassuring and presented a clear oppurtunity to begin talks and defer further mobilisation, which I hope Al Anbar will do."

Gredswal also recognised the legitmacy of the Boroglian Free State and it's Councillor Hallick to govern Northern Boroglia.

The 10th North West Infantry Division and 77th Armoured Division arrived at Loelencask, Southern Hrstrovokia today. They consist of some 50,000 Soldiers, Logistical, Medical and Engineer Personnel armed with AKMs and RPGs, complemented with 70 Merkava Mk IVs, 311 T-55s, 520 MT-LBs, 98 122mm Self-Propelled Guns, 50 122mm Towed (D-30s...aka "THE SADDAM" BABY!...Neale composes himself and procedes)40 BTR-80s and 200 MLRSs.

The HAF has assigned 20 Su 37s, 40 Su 25s, 80 AH-64s, 70 Chinooks, 10 IL-76s and 50 MiG 21s to assist in any operations which the 10th and 77th Divisions take part in.

President Igomo's faltering popularity has been more than stabalised by news of the Lapinski lecture and its rumours. The return of Lusaka's shanty towns had lead to fears of a potential warlord resurgence, but the prospect of improved foreign trade is giving rise to hope that the Igomo government still has its hand on the tiller.

In fact, some estimates put the years likely GDP output at over two trillion dollars for the first time. However problems arise when one considers military spending's climb towards two hundred billion in pursuit of Igomo's international aims, and the massive expense put into improving Boroglia before Lusaka's own regeneration is complete.

In South Boroglia protests seem to be shifting against Al Anbar. It is not quite known beyond doubt whether this is indication of warming to Lusaka, or merely a temporary transference of disatisfaction to the greater of two evils.

Igomo is expected to annoy any number of people over time should he end up receiving such an award as suggested by the ambassador.

"The Empire of Valinon does not wish to see a war here, Mr. President," says Lady Rolt, accepting Kecha's hand after he has shaken Lord Adonis'.
"However," says Adonis watching the troops file past, "since when has a nation actually ever fully wanted war. I am afraid that too often, we do not get to choose this course, Mr. President, sometimes fate has conspired for other designs."
The old Sardaukar sighs, "But it is best we put aside such matters for now. Prime Minister Tesygran addressed an issue that need to be addressed and I do not fault him for it. But I have no doubt of the capabilities of Councillor Hallick and Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich who are handling this matter." Adonis breaks his vision from the marching Hstrovokian troops, he and Lady Rolt follow President Kecha and Prime Minister Tesygran toward the cavalcade.

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Boroglian News Corporation, BNC Keeping You Informed!
Signal Code IX-9907 UVNN Satellite Uplink

"Good evening, I am Alice Marek," says a young woman sitting at a desk in front of the BNC stylized letter emblem. "The growing pains of the Free State continue as tensions still remain between Hstrovokia, Valinon, Lusaka, and the Free State. In the day since Councillor Hallick's address, nearly 1,000 men and women of the Free State have signed up for the BDF while many more still line up outside their regional Militia headquarters. With the arrival of the first Valinon reinforcements, Councillor Hallick has made another speech addressing the matter."
Marek's view is replaced by Hallick, in a hall way surrounded by reporters. The grandfatherly-looking Hallick looks into the camera, the lights glaring his glasses, "First of all I would like to thank all of those that have shown their support by joining the BDF and the Free Militia. Your service to your country and to its government will not be forgotten at any level. I am glad to see that such pride is being taken in our newly founded nation. However, at this time I would like to say that the Council and myself do not want this matter to come to open war. Therefore, I have dispatched Governor Volder to open up peaceable negotiations with Al Anbar in hopes that this matter can be resolved. That is all," Hallick continues on past the gathered reporters.
The view goes back to Marek, "In other news, Councillor Hallick will begin his Grand Civil Tour of the Free State in two days. As a preludes to this, the Councillor will meet with visiting officials from Valinon including Lord Adonis, Lady Rolt, and Provost Academician Zakharov. Finally, the Council of Governors has said that they will soon be sending messages to Hstrovokia and Lusaka inquiring of the creation of embassies to the Free State."
"Now on to local news. Engineers predict that the mag-train line to...."


OOC: I will create a real nation of Boroglia if it is alright with you Hstrovokia. After my administration is over I can turn it over to you.

[OOC: I have no objections Valinon. Perhaps the Protectorate of Boroglia? :D I'm off to watch X-Men. Will post later!]

Liverpool England, which has been silently looking on at events happening, would like to re-iterate what our Prime Minister said earlier (page 4-5 somewhere, oocly) - that Al Anbar is not the ruler of Boroglia, and therefore our forces were put in to check on the civilians - obviously something is going on. What we would suggest is this:-

-Al Anbar be allowed to stay in its zone, however on these followimg conditions;
--Education to be placed under Lusakan or Hrstrovokian care;
--Al Anbar are to have shared control over military and defense with either of the above stated two nations
--Let the abuse check go on as planned
-also, Lusaka and/or Hrstrovokia should have the right to decide , to have a say, in the zone, as a precaution.

Al Anbar will agree to the following terms:

1) Education will remain under the control of Al Anbar.
2) Al Anbar will allow the "abuse check" to go ahead.

Central Boroglia Broadcasting Company

"Four weeks from now," says the reporter, "Central Boroglia will have its first election. The person who wins will be tasked with building a new government with assistance from our friends and saviours, Al Anbar."

"Three candidates have announced that they are running.

Mr. Habib Muqtadar - Socialist Party.
Mr. Hadar Lakata - Boroglian Unity Party.
Mr. Khaled Mohammed - People's Progressive Party."

"Authorized voting places will be in schools, postal offices, and at all other government institutions."

Chimaea wishes to know if any of these cnadidates are in fact of Boroglian descent and whether there was any consultation with the Boroglians in the making of these parties.

We also strong suggest that education be turned to Hrstrovokia.

Offical Announcement by Foreign Affairs Minister Ibaraki, Marinth, Hrstrovokia

Al Anbar has finally exasperated Hrstrovokia into rage. After so obviously marking the point of contention as Al Anbar's controversial education programme, President Hussein has entirely missed the point.

We are not pleased. No effort is being made on their part.

This is our final ultimatium to Al Anbar. Leave Central Boroglia. You will be compensated for your stay.

We dont want War. We just want you out.

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84487

Ultimatum expires Saturday, 25th of October, 1:00 PM GMT.

The Allied States of Lusaka stand in full support of Hrstrovokia's position on this testing matter.

-Office of President Igomo, New Lusaka City.

The Government of Al Anbar will leave should the new president ask us to leave. It is not Hrstrovokia's territory anymore. It is sovereign Bogolian territory that will soon have an elected government.

Any resistance by Al Anbar against Hrstrovokia will be taken as a direct threat against the Empire of Baron.

Chimaea will move 2 Carrier groups closer to Boroglia... And further forces closer to Al Anbar if deemed necessary.

Due to the increased number of forces under his command, Lieutenant Colonel Ivanovich has been advanced to the rank of full Colonel. He will now take command of the all Valinon troops currently participating in the defense of the Free State of Northern Boroglia. Six regiments of Sardaukar have been dispatched to the Free State/Central Boroglian border to insure that conflict does not endanger the continued security and peace of the Free State. Units of the Boroglian Defense Force and the Boroglian Free Militia are being used to fill in the gaps of interior defense while Sardaukar maintain strict border control.

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Decree of the Council of Governors Concerning Central Boroglian Affairs

1.) The Free State of Boroglia hereby refuses to acknowledge the "elected" government of Central Boroglia as it does not represent the true feelings of the Boroglian people.

2.) The Council does hereby declare a border sanction against Central Boroglia. Only those civilians wishing amnesty from Central Boroglia along with official personnel of the Free State of Boroglia, Empire of Valinon, and the Federation of Hstrovokia will be allowed to pass through the borders.

3.) The Free State of Boroglia will stand in full support of the actions of the Empire of Valinon, the Federation of Hstrovokia, and the Allied States of Lusaka in dealing with this matter.

Liverpool England stand: The nation will not recognise Central Boroglia as a sovereign state, nor Al Anbar its ruler. We will side with Lusaka, Valinon, Chimaea and Hrstrovokia on this matter. Al Anbar has been asked to leave by the Government. (OOCly, the stats you gave, Al Anbar, are horribly close to god-modding...)

The Government of Central Boroglia has asked Al Anbar to remain until the government is fully up and running. We are taking control of services that, until now, Al Anbar had to administer so as to keep it running efficently. We expect a complete transfer of power within six to seven months.

OOC: No, they are not.

Offical Announcement by Foreign Affairs Minister Ibaraki, Marinth, Hrstrovokia

Al Anbar has finally exasperated Hrstrovokia into rage. After so obviously marking the point of contention as Al Anbar's controversial education programme, President Hussein has entirely missed the point.

We are not pleased. No effort is being made on their part.

This is our final ultimatium to Al Anbar. Leave Central Boroglia. You will be compensated for your stay.

We dont want War. We just want you out.

Al Anbar shall not leave while the elected government of Central Boroglia is still in need and has requested our assistance. We will leave when we are finished and the government asks us to leave. Any attacks on Central Boroglia will be seen as imperialism It will be seen, as you have stated your desire to steal their land in the past, as colonialism. You wish to steal the rightful land of the Boroglians to add to your own and create settlements for your people.

We will not allow that to happen. We will stand by our allies.

Liverpool England has no choice but to make this following, dreadful statement:

Press Secretary to Morgan Build: And now, to make a statement regarding Al Anbar-Boroglia, here's Mr. Defence Minister.

Morgan Build: This is the statement; "The Government has decided that Al Anbar can not remain in this dictatorial position, in this dictatorial rule, over Central Boroglia. We regretfully make this statement that the Government will pledge troops in a Liberation attempt if Al Anbar fails to clear out within 12 hours. 12 hours - then 200 000 troops will fly into the Northern area of Boroglia and begin on a southern offensive - we seek Hrstrovokia's full permission to fly troops in and to use its' facilities, to be able to attack Al Anbar.... We hope we do not need to resort to that, but we will if needed."

Encrypted Communique, Confederacy of Boroglia to the Empire of Liverpool England

The Councilf of Governors has considered your request to have troops operate in our nation. We are willing, under the following qualifiers:

1.) English troops will respect the chains of command of the Empire of Valinon and the Federation of Hrstrovokia. They will place themselves under the joint command of Colonel Ivanovich and the Hrstrovokian command core.

2.) Troop deployment in the confederacy will be limitd to no more than 45,000 troops. There are already adequate deployments by Valinon, Hrstovokia, and our own force and we do not need 200,000 soldiers in our country.

3.) English commanders must be willing to defend the Confederacy in regards to an attack by Al Anbar.

Thse are our conditions in order for English troops to be deployed to our country. They are non-negotiatable, take them as they stand or do not take them at all.

Sincerely,
Lucas Hallick
Councillor of the Confederacy of Boroglia

Empire of Liverpool England Reply to Communique from Confederacy of Boroglia

1. The troops agree to be under joint command of the Colonel and Hrstrovokian command, however we must have the right to appoint someone from our side to be able to oversee the troops' actions

2. The troops will be sent in, but only 45 000 will stand guard in Boroglia. The remaining 155 000 will not be within Boroglian territory

3. We will do our best to fight against Al Anbar in an attack.

Sincerely,
Morgan Build
Minister for Defence and Co-Chief of Exec Aff. for Liverpool England

OOC ATTN everyone

Sorry everyone, especially to Valinon, Lusaka, and most to Hrstrovokia, not to Al Anbar though.
I have mod-alerted this and two other threads pertaining to this by Central Boroglia - its blatant godmodding, warmongering, and in one thread, flame baiting. I do apologise, please forgive me.

OOC ATTN everyone

Sorry everyone, especially to Valinon, Lusaka, and most to Hrstrovokia, not to Al Anbar though.
I have mod-alerted this and two other threads pertaining to this by Central Boroglia - its blatant godmodding, warmongering, and in one thread, flame baiting. I do apologise, please forgive me.

OOC: Okay, why are you continuing to lie? You're flaming me, you and the other guys are trying to attack me, and there has been no godmodding.

OOC ATTN everyone

Sorry everyone, especially to Valinon, Lusaka, and most to Hrstrovokia, not to Al Anbar though.
I have mod-alerted this and two other threads pertaining to this by Central Boroglia - its blatant godmodding, warmongering, and in one thread, flame baiting. I do apologise, please forgive me.

OOC: Okay, why are you continuing to lie? You're flaming me, you and the other guys are trying to attack me, and there has been no godmodding.

I'm flaming you!???!!
Oh come on grow up.

OOC ATTN everyone

Sorry everyone, especially to Valinon, Lusaka, and most to Hrstrovokia, not to Al Anbar though.
I have mod-alerted this and two other threads pertaining to this by Central Boroglia - its blatant godmodding, warmongering, and in one thread, flame baiting. I do apologise, please forgive me.

OOC: Okay, why are you continuing to lie? You're flaming me, you and the other guys are trying to attack me, and there has been no godmodding.

I'm flaming you!???!!
Oh come on grow up.

OOC: What have I done to flame you?

[OOC: Hrstrovokian Military -

National Territory – 78,000 km2 (including airspace)

Federation of Hrstrovokia Army (FHA)

180,000 Soldiers – Includes Medics, Engineers and Logistical Personnel
Reserves – 300,000 Soldiers

1st Central Division
2nd North Division – Deployed in Boroglia
3rd North Division
4th Eastern Division
5th Eastern Division
6th Southern Division
7th Southern Division
8th Western Division
9th Western Division
10th Operational Division – Deployed in Boroglia

Soldier Armaments – Kevlar Vest, Helmet, Medical Aid Kit, FHA Build 1 Radio, Ration Pack, Combat Knife, USP Tactical, AKM, MG3, MP5a2, M-79, M81 Claymore, Concussion Grenade, HE Grenade, 51mm Mortar, RPG-7, Starstreak HVM.

7,400 Merkava Mk 4s – Main Battle Tank – 29,600
15,600 T-55s – Secondary Tank – 62,400
8,003 D-30s – Towed Artillery – 48,018
1,200 122mm 2S1s – Self-Propelled Artillery – 4,800
10,000 MT-LBs – Armoured Personnel Carrier/Tower – 20,000
70 BMD-3s – Airborne Armoured Personnel Carrier - 210
30 BTR-90s – Combat Armoured Personnel Carrier - 90
90 BTR-80s – Combat Armoured Personnel Carrier - 270
500 MLRS – Rocket Artillery – 2,000
700 Type 95 - Towed Anti-Aircraft Artillery - 4,200
980 Type 59 - Towed Anti-Aircraft Artillery - 14,700
5,420 Flatbed Cs – Transport Truck – 5,420
1,000 HETs – Tank Transporter – 1,000

173,814 Crew Personnel

FHA – 353,814 Personnel

Federation of Hrstrovokia Air Force (FHAF)

80 AH-64s – Assault Helicopter - 160
100 CH47s – Transport Helicopter - 200
70 TEP 1s – Assault/Transport Helicopter - 140
100 MIG 29s – Combat Fighter - 100
200 MIG 21s – Trainer/Fighter - 200
100 SU 37s – Advanced Combat Fighter - 100
125 SU 25s – Combat Fighter - 125
100 MIG 27s – Combat Fighter/Bomber - 100
21 IL-76s – Transport Plane - 84

1,209 Crew Personnel

Total – 655,031

Offical Announcement by President Mal Kecha

President Kecha swaggered up to the Podium.

"Dear Citizens of the Federation, as of 1:00 PM today, Hrstrovokia is at war with Al Anbar. The 2nd North Division and 10th Operational Divsion have commenced action against the Republic of Al Anbar. Operation Everlong has begun."

[OOC: New map! Excuse poor quality. BMP to JPG sucks =)

http://members.boards.ie/cccp^/BraliskBoardsies.JPG

White - Northern Boroglia (Valinon)
Yellow - Central Boroglia (Al Anbar)
Green - Southern Boroglia (Lusaka)

Expect long, boring post tonight :)]

Emergency Broadcast

A harried looking report fills the screen of vids across the Confederacy, "It is my sad duty to inform you that an hour ago, the Federation of Hstrovokia declared war on Al Anbar and their puppet government in Central Boroglia. In response to this, the Confederacy has suspended all communication with Central Boroglia and has imposed a strick border lockdown. The Council of Governors and Councillor Hallick are meeting with Colonel Ivanovich and Lord Reynard Adonis to discuss further action. We now take you to Ana Karenis in at the border. Ana?"
A poorer quality image appears. Karenis is struggling with a massed group of people as Boroglian Defense Forces and Sardaukar military police units sturggle to close the security gates marking one of the border crossings into Central Boroglia.
"Lucas, it has been a mad house at the border for the past four hours. There has been a desperate surge of refugees from Central Boroglia and since the border lockdown was announced the crowd has been trying to force its way through. BDF forces have been overwhelmed, Valinon personnel have been called in to help restore order," the crowd swells again. A man in BDF fatigues and light armor suddenly starts shouting.
"Reinforcements! Thank God!" three Valinon light tanks, rovers, and IFVs have made their way through the crowd. Sardaukar jump off the convoy and begin to move toward the gates. The crowd disperses before the Sardaukar and the rallied BDF personnel. The light tanks pull up with the IFVs infront of them and blockade the border gate.
"Put the camera over there!" says Karenis. From the center tank, an officer comes through the hatch and pulls out a mega-phone disc.
"By order of the Council of Governors," comes his booming voice, "a full border lockdown is hereby imposed. We are authorized to use any force necessary to secure the border! I repeat ANY force necessary!" the masses seem to subdue, as the BDF and Sardaukar at last force the gate close and lock it. The officer turns toward the gatehouse looking over the border entrance.
"Activate the stun nodes!" he says through the mega-disc. Suddenly the blue lights begin to flash atop the fence and several minutes later, Central Boroglia refugees pressing up against the fence are stunned away. The masses around the fence begins to disperse.
"It appears the situation is being brough under control," says Karenis off camera. "We will try and keep you up-to-date. Back to you, Lucas," she says as she tries to move toward the wall of Valinon vehicles now defending the gate.

OOC: Just a thought, Valinon, there are no refugees as the borders had been sealed by Central Boroglia when the new government came to power. Trying to get to the border is difficult enough, too, as there are checkpoints and patrols everywhere. Ther may, of course, be a few scattered refugees crossing at areas between entry points, but I don't think the number would be very high.

OOC: lol, that map looks like it ran in the wash o.O

IC

Chimaea will stand by with 78, 000 troops at the ready if this deployment is needed in Boroglia. We strongly suggest a no-fly zone be established over Boroglia and the close parts of Hrstrovokia.

Our two carrier groups will commense coast-to-shore defence and will attack or turn away any planes or shipping which may contain supplies or reinforcements from Al Anbar.

Three Carrier groups are near Al Anbar itself and we retain the option to strike Al Anbar if the situation is worsened.

~Major General Francis Burkely, C.O. Chimaean Forces at Hrstrovokia

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The five helicopters were the cutting edge in special operations warfare; streamlined with a roughened, grainy paintwork to deflect radar and a complex exhaust system to prevent the majority of heat traces, they stood ready on the deck of the CMS Sydney, the pilots already starting the 5-bladed rotors spinning.

A door opened near the rear decking and 30 soldiers ran out, already fully geared and armed with the latest CR60 modular assault rifles. They ducked and clambered into the waiting helicopters, which took off gracefully from the deck of the Sydney and flew low over the ocean, towards Boroglia.

OOC: Just a thought, Valinon, there are no refugees as the borders had been sealed by Central Boroglia when the new government came to power. Trying to get to the border is difficult enough, too, as there are checkpoints and patrols everywhere. Ther may, of course, be a few scattered refugees crossing at areas between entry points, but I don't think the number would be very high.

OCC: I don't recall seeing that dictated here so I'm keeping my post as it is. And you cannot tell me that the Boroglians will not be trying to flee a warzone, especially from a nation trying to force its own culture and values off on them.

About Central Boroglia...

Central Boroglia is a rugged, landlocked area, bordered by Northern Boroglia, Southern Boroglia and Azezilite. It is traversed in the West by the Caprivi Ridge.

Vegetation is 90% Mediterranean Scrub, with 10% Mountain Vegetation. Climate is Mediterranean also. Annual Precipitation is 500 mms and 1,700 on the Caprivi Ridge.

The largest fresh Water Lake in the region, Lake Ohmere, can be found here. This is fed via the River Ohmere, which meanders through the Caprivi Ridge, and terminates in Southern Boroglia into the Sea of Boardsies. The City of Mossel is situated on the River Ohmere.

3 Days have passed since the Declaration of War. Not one Cartridge, Shell or Bullet had been fired.

All that changed at 3:30 PM, 27th March 2003, when 500 122m S21s, 130 MLRSs and 200 122mm D-30s shattered the silence on that bright, clear day. Blasting Al Anbari positions without mercy, it was merely the opening act.

70 FHAF MIG 27s accompanied by 50 FHAF SU 37s pounded Al Anbari positions all along the border, whilst 500 Merkava Mk IVs and 2,000 T-55 crews waited anxiously in cover for their signal to invade and punch through the weakened Al Anbari defences.

The armoured strike will be supported by Hrstrovokian Motorised Infantry Regiments consisting of 200 MT-LBs, 40 BTR-80s, 10 BTR-90s and 2,100 Soldiers from the 2nd North Division.

The Empire of Valinonsupports the actions of the Federation of Hrstrovokia in forcing the dictatorship of Al Anbar and their puppet government of Central Boroglia off the independent striving people of Boroglia. While we will not intervene directly at this time, we will state clearly that any attack upon the sovereign state of the Confederacy of Boroglia will result in a declaration of war by the Empire of Valinon. We will not allow this rabid dictatorship a chance to enslave another people that are striving in their infancy as a young nation.

Sincerely,
Count Viktor Leopold
First Minister for His Majesty's Foreign Affairs

The helicopters came low, almost hugging the ground to avoid radar and interception. They emitted friendly codes to the Lusaka forces stationed on the Central Boroglian border as they flew past in formation, over houses and buildings and people then onto the border itself.

The helicopters lowered their height and checked their speed. The pilots scanned the terrain underneath them, searching for signs of enemy, the helicopters' missiles systems primed and ready, their mighty machine canons revolving slowly.

The jamming systems came online and emitted their pirate signals across this part of the border. Slowly, the helicopters started moving forwards into Central Boroglia.

Boroglian troops have suffered heavy losses, but the losses account for very little part of the Boroglia Army and the Iraqi Expeditionary Force. Much of the troops have been based in cities, villages, and the such, sparing them from the bombardment.

Current casulities:

843 KIA
905 WIA
1,230 Missing

Charles Neale beamed into the lives of over 900,000,000 everynight at 10:00 P.M., "The Hrstrovokian National News" on Channel 3.

"The Hrstrovokian National Army began it's anticipated Offensive against Al Anbar at 3:30 P.M. today. Half of Hrstrovokia's Artillery Corps bombarded Al Anbari positions across the Central Boroglian border in a 10 hour onslaught, in which 5,662,020 shells were expended."

"FHAF MIG 27s and SU 37s struck Bridges, Airfields, Power Plants, Railways, Bases and Factories whilst MIG 29s patrolled the skies."

"After 5 hours, FHA Merkava Mk IVs and T-55A2s accompanied by 2,100 Soldiers aboard MT-LBs, BTR-80s and BTR-90s defended by 122mm D-30s and Type 95 AAAs crossed the border."

"FHAF TEP-1s and CH-47s escorted by AH-64s ferried wounded and supplies continously."

"And now onto other news....

"Jesus" cried Prime Minister Tesygran when he inspected Al Anbari losses. "Almost 3,000 Soldiers dead, dying or missing." he sighed mournfully.

"If only we would come to some compromise?" he pondered. "Then all this carnage would end..."

Boroglian Satellite TV

"The aggressor colonialists have attempted to bomb the basic services needed to keep the people of Central Boroglia alive and have failed miserably in their attempt. All essential services remain up and continue to provide the basic needs for all human beings -- water, power, and the such."

"The barbarians have shown no regards for noncombat buildings such as hospitals and embassies."

Camera pans to a shot of a destroyed building that formerly was the Mossel General Hospital

"The barbarians slaughtered 500 all ready wounded patients."

Camera shows a shot of several dead bodies.

"They must be stopped before they kill all of us! Join us in fighting against the barbarians!"

1:23 AM, Ohmere River, 5.5 km from the outskirts of Mossel

The steady whump whump of the helicopters' rotors filled the night air as they came in low for the insertion. Inside the lead helicopter, Major Lyons nodded to his men.

"All right, you know the score. Form a perimeter and fan out. If our intelligence is correct there should be no-one around, but firm intelligence at this point in time is just wishful thinking. Be prepared for the worst."

His men nodded, wasting no time in any regular army antics of saluting or speaking. He looked over them once more and checked his weapon. It was one of the old CR48s, officially to have been scrapped by the Chimaean Army but still in use by special forces teams. It was a weapon he knew inside out and back to front, its bulky shape nestling comfortable against his chest and arms. He peered out into the pitch darkness outside the helicopter and mumbled a ritual prayer.

The other helicopters started to hover in a covering-fire mode as the lead and second helicopter ducked sharply down for landing. The shaded green light blinked on suddenly and then Major Lyons was jumping out of the side of the helicopter. He knew that his five other men were also jumping.

It took a second longer than he expected for his boots to hit the ground, and he almost lost his balance. Cursing, he crouched on his knee and scanned his surroundings with his night vision. The river was a big swirl of darkness amidst the background green of the night vision but he didn't see any of the tell-tale green-white of other human beings, apart from those in his team.

The twelve soldiers on the ground fanned out in a circle, weapons at the ready. The first two helicopters took up a holding pattern as the last three deposited their human cargo. After a final check, the helicopters rose and headed back into the night sky.

OOC: Hrstrovokia were are you operating out of? The Confederacy or your own territory?

Nearby Chimaen Landing

"Hey, look! A helicopter!" said one of the men from the 12-man strong patrol. This patrol came from the more-or-less elite Republican Guard of Boroglia and were wearing night vision goggles.

The commander turned and saw as the helicopter approached and began dropping soldiers.

"Hide! Get into the bushes!" quietly says the commander.

Quickly, even moved toward the nearby bushes. They got down, watching carefully for a minute.

Less than a minute later, the commander slowly crawled toward his two RPG soldiers.

"Can you hit the helicopter?"

Nokome looked on toward the helicopter, before turning back to the commander.

"We can try. It's a little far, but we may be able to hit it."

"Good. Get your RPGs ready, fire on my mark." says the commander.

The soldiers mumbled an "okay" and quickly aimed their RPGs at the helicopter.

The commander watched as about half of the Chimaen team disembarked from the helicopter before ordering the strike.

"Now!" shouted the commander.

Suddenly, away went two rockets from Nokome's RPG and then one from Mintar's RPG.

The other soldiers seeing that the RPGs had been fired began firing on the helicopter and those that have disembarked.

Four PKM machine guns, six AK-47's, and two AK-103's quickly opened fire on the enemy soldiers.

People's Republic of KommelianBerg

President Karr -

The People's Republic of KommelianBerg is arranging to assemble an army of 80,000 Soldiers to invade Central Boroglia unless Al Anbar accedes to the ultimatum set by Hrstrovokia.

Similar statements are expected from Iswa, Azezilite and Kittencake.

People's Republic of KommelianBerg

President Karr -

The People's Republic of KommelianBerg is arranging to assemble an army of 80,000 Soldiers to invade Central Boroglia unless Al Anbar accedes to the ultimatum set by Hrstrovokia.

Similar statements are expected from Iswa, Azezilite and Kittencake.

The Republic of Iswa will supply 500,000 AK-74s w/GP-25 Grenade Launchers to Hrstrovokia and allow use of Airfields and Port Facilities to Hrstrovokia, KommelianBerg, Chimaea, Liverpool England, Valinon, Lusaka, Azezilite, Kittencake and Boroglia.

Iswa will also condone the free movement of Troops by the forementioned states through the National territory.

Although Sesiderbrugge has seriously halted Military spending and such, we shall donate 100 Sterling L2A3MK4 Sub-Machine guns and 400 FA-MAS rifles to Hrstrovokia.

Sesiderbrugge will aslo allow use of it's airspace. Good Luck!

[OOC: Sorry. Been slow at posting. Need a day or two to catch up]

Prime Minister Tesygran appears before the gathered group of journalists, reporters and television crews. Immediately a hail of flashes besets him and he is bombarded by questions from every direction.

Tesygran maintains his composure as he reaches the podium, centre stage, and the consternation dies down. “Good evening” he begins coolly. “Before I begin, I would like to address a matter which has shocked, mystified and disgusted myself, my family, and probably everyone else.”

“It was reported on Central Boroglian television recently that during the artillery and air strikes on Al Anbari positions close to the border, Mossel General Hospital was obliterated.” Once again, the crowd stirs to life, and some indignant anti-war protesters at the back of the room wail “murderers”.

“If you would be so gracious to allow me to continue” Tesygran gestures to the back; “then I may shed light on the vicious lies propagated by Al Anbar.”

“During the 10 hour barrage by the Hrstrovokian forces, several targets, including infrastructure vital to the needs of ordinary Boroglians were destroyed.” Intermittent flashes dazzle Tesygran, who does his best to concentrate on the task. “Railway tracks and stations, power plants and roads were struck, either by artillery or fighters.”

“The reason for this was to hinder Al Anbar’s mobility and disrupt their supply lines. Such targets are perfectly valid.”

“Since Al Anbar’s troops have clung mainly to the towns and cities, which are few and far between at the border, we can safely assume that the artillery cascade did not destroy Mossel General Hospital.”

“This leaves us with the prospect of Hrstrovokian MIG 27s or SU 37s accidentally bombing the hospital…” there is a general lull of activity in the room as everyone keenly listens to Tesygran. “A full investigation is underway. How our fighters could have struck and destroyed a hospital in an urban area which was not an objective zone is peculiar, as it would have taken a sustained attack to level the hospital to the state present by Boroglian television.”

“That is all I have to say on the matter for now. I’ll now answer any questions you may have” Tesygran declared, raising his head high, proud of the fact that he had effectively averted a disaster for the government. The room seem satisfied too.

"RPG!" came the warning shout over the team's local comms net, and everyone hit the dirt and took up protective positions. The twin trails of a rocket-fired grenade streamed through the night sky, heading for one of the helicopters.

The pilot heard it too. Seeing the incoming alarms and signals light up in his cockpit, he pitched the helicopter to one side, sending the crew chiefs inside sprawling. The RPG flew by his helicopter harmlessly into the night sky.

The pilot mopped his brow and didn't even have time to register the second RPG that slammed into the helicopter's fuselage and tore through onto the main where it exploded.

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Tracers zipped by his head as Major Lyons fired off a burst towards the enemy fire.

One of his team, crouching behind him, glanced backwards and froze. The noise of the explosion slammed around the river banks and Major Lyons watched with a sinking heart as one of the helicopters exploded in midair, the mangled main body crashing to the ground nearby.

"We have a bird down!"

Lyons rolled his eyes. "I can see that. Get some cover and put suppressing fire on the enemy positions! Get some of those choppers back here and form a perimeter around the bird!"

There was a string of affirmatives as one team of six scrambled towards the crashed chopper while the twenty-four other men took up positions.

The strong cacophony of the light machine guns came into play as the team's SAW and CR56 operators started to lay down a hail of bullets towards the enemy.

Lyons pulled the pin from a hot smoke grenade and threw it forwards. The grenade fizzed and let out a cloud of heated smoke as it hit the ground. His team were already up and running, fanning out to get the best cover possible amidst the smoke and bullets. Lyons followed, dashing to the far left. The louder retort of a P4 sniper rifle sounded close by as the snipers in the team started to pick targets off.

The throbbing sound of the helicopters returning from evasive action brought a smile to his face. Crouching, he emptied a clip over a small mound and rolled over it, followed by another soldier.

"Loading!" Lyons shouted and the other soldier let lose a hail of covering fire with his CR60 as Lyons slapped another clip into his weapon.

"This is Trinity 4 to Greyhounds, we need you to lay down a strobe on the enemy positions. We can't see shit down there, it's a mess, over."

Lyons frowned. If the birds were blind they'd have to either lay down a strobe on the enemy positions or rush it themselves, something he wasn't keen on doing so early on in the mission. He slapped the soldier beside him on the shoulder.

"Sergeant, get a strobe on the enemy positions. I'll cover you!"

The Sergeant was up and running without hesitation. Lyons switched to full automatic and sprayed bullets to his right and left and over the Sergeant's head.

The Sergeant dived behind a slope in the ground and rolled twice before shooting measured bursts of fire in an arc around him. He scanned the horizon and realised that he'd gone too far left of the enemy positions, which was behind a cluster of vegetation near the base of the riverbank. Slowly, he began to inch his way forwards, gun in one hand and the strobe in the other.

Suddenly there is a roar over the heads of the Chimaean troops. They look up to see six jet coptor gunships, conspicuously unmarked anywhere and painted jet black. They rake the Al Anbar positions with vicious heavy calibar Impaler rounds and a few fletchette drop gernades. Meanwhile two large coptors fly in and disembark four full squads of men.
"Suppression fire!" Lyons hears in garbled tones over his comm. The four squads of men open fire with Impaler rifles, sending deadly spikes into the area of the Al Anbar positions. Then other harsh command.
"Fletchettes! Grenadiers!" eight flashes of light emit and fly toward the Al Anbar postions amidst the bushes. Several explode in brilliant fireballs. But more than a few are deadly shrapnel filled fletchette anti-infantry weapons.
Lyons sees one of the men in strange black armor fall after taking fire from an unseen enemy braving the withering fire of the jet coptors and the troops. Then he suddenly feels a grip on his shoulder and turns to see one of the newcomers.
"His Majesty's Emergency Response Team #133 at your service by direct order of Lord Adonis," he says in Lyons' ear.

Suddenly there is a roar over the heads of the Chimaean troops. They look up to see six jet coptor gunships, conspicuously unmarked anywhere and painted jet black. They rake the Al Anbar positions with vicious heavy calibar Impaler rounds and a few fletchette drop gernades. Meanwhile two large coptors fly in and disembark four full squads of men.
"Suppression fire!" Lyons hears in garbled tones over his comm. The four squads of men open fire with Impaler rifles, sending deadly spikes into the area of the Al Anbar positions. Then other harsh command.
"Fletchettes! Grenadiers!" eight flashes of light emit and fly toward the Al Anbar postions amidst the bushes. Several explode in brilliant fireballs. But more than a few are deadly shrapnel filled fletchette anti-infantry weapons.
Lyons sees one of the men in strange black armor fall after taking fire from an unseen enemy braving the withering fire of the jet coptors and the troops. Then he suddenly feels a grip on his shoulder and turns to see one of the newcomers.
"His Majesty's Emergency Response Team #133 at your service by direct order of Lord Adonis," he says in Lyons' ear.

OOC: And I want to oh so know how you got there so magically.

(Mh, yeah, I think this engagement is happening over the southern end of Central Boroglia, isn' it? I think the Chimeans came in over Lusaka's area of influence. I would have offered them support during this ambush, but I don't think we know that they've been engaged, or else we'd send in Mi-28s or a couple of Dragonfly. Of course there's nothing to stop them asking..)

Most of the population back in Lusaka is surprisingly disinterested in the Boroglian situation.. as yet Lusaka is not at war, and the deployment is of less than twenty thousand men in total, from a population of over six hundred million. The nation is caught up in the pleasures of an economic up-turn, and a football craze.

In South Boroglia, the troops and other Lusakans on hand are engaged in building programmes in concert with the locals. The generous Igomo has taken advantage of the economic up-turn to release funding for all manner of projects, and relations are vastly improving.

Suddenly there is a roar over the heads of the Chimaean troops. They look up to see six jet coptor gunships, conspicuously unmarked anywhere and painted jet black. They rake the Al Anbar positions with vicious heavy calibar Impaler rounds and a few fletchette drop gernades. Meanwhile two large coptors fly in and disembark four full squads of men.
"Suppression fire!" Lyons hears in garbled tones over his comm. The four squads of men open fire with Impaler rifles, sending deadly spikes into the area of the Al Anbar positions. Then other harsh command.
"Fletchettes! Grenadiers!" eight flashes of light emit and fly toward the Al Anbar postions amidst the bushes. Several explode in brilliant fireballs. But more than a few are deadly shrapnel filled fletchette anti-infantry weapons.
Lyons sees one of the men in strange black armor fall after taking fire from an unseen enemy braving the withering fire of the jet coptors and the troops. Then he suddenly feels a grip on his shoulder and turns to see one of the newcomers.
"His Majesty's Emergency Response Team #133 at your service by direct order of Lord Adonis," he says in Lyons' ear.

OOC: And I want to oh so know how you got there so magically.

OOC: I would think a nation capable of marshaling the troops you are now would not have to worry over every single little engagement. Now of course if you want I can go back and type it in, but if you are going to be that critical I have some questions for you as well.

OOC: calm down people... Lusaka, you'd know that 6 helicopters emitting friendly signals flew past... but these are special forces so yeah, you wouldn't know why apart from in vague terms of military

Valinon... You stole my thunder lol >.< it was at night, there were heat smoke bombs deployed and it was a complete mess on the ground, hense the strobe. All very heroic o.O;; So yeah we had helicopter support coming in...

Al Anbar: you did make one tiny mistake about the helicopters but I glossed over it ;) Probably because I wasn't too clear when I wrote it out.

Anyway, you tell me, do I disregard what happened or not? =/

People's Republic of KommelianBerg

President Karr -

4 Divisions of the People's Liberation Army have begun deployment to the Boroglian frontier. War is imminent if Al Anbar does not begin withdrawl from Central Boroglia within the next 76 hours.

People's Republic of KommelianBerg

President Karr -

4 Divisions of the People's Liberation Army have begun deployment to the Boroglian frontier. War is imminent if Al Anbar does not begin withdrawl from Central Boroglia within the next 76 hours.

OOC: This is between me, Valinon, Hrstrovokia, Chimea. Go away, please? Thanks. :)

OOC: Wrong. This is in my region too, close to my border. Either get out or die.

OOC:

Chimea - What'd I do wrong? :)

Valinon - Yes, please withdraw. You wouldn't know what's going on here, and even if you did, you may be bombing Chimea and not even me. :)

IC:

The smoke grenades went off. The commander had been thinking of trying to get some of his men out of here to alert other forces to what was here, and found his opportunity.

"You two," shouted the commander, "Get back to the rest of the unit. Tell them where we are and who we have engaged. Tell them to come as soon as possible."

The commander glanced forward and then to his sides, noticing the guy coming up toward them from the left side.

"Nokome! Left side. Soldier." he shouted. The PKM-welding RG soldier quickly turned and saw the Chimean. Quickly, he aimed and shoot off toward him.

"Everyone else -- lay down covering fire!" screamed the Commander, shooting his own AK-103 at the enemy soldiers.

"Go! Go!" said the commander to the two soldiers.

The two quickly left their positions and ran off in a side to side pattern. Bullets wizzing by them, they ran and ran as quick as possible. Soon, they were out of range of the battle and slowed their pace, but continued to their destination.

OOC: Wrong. This is in my region too, close to my border. Either get out or die.

OOC: I don't care. This is between me and them only.

OOC: This is between me, Valinon, Hrstrovokia, Chimea. Go away, please? Thanks. :)

OOC: Wrong - please do note I was involved in this and am actively following happenings.

OOC: This is between me, Valinon, Hrstrovokia, Chimea. Go away, please? Thanks. :)

OOC: Wrong - please do note I was involved in this and am actively following happenings.

OOC: You're free to monitor the happenings... But, since you've ignored me, you can't play. :)

OOC: I do not think you are exactly in a position to dictate terms, and I would reconsider your statements before you drag even more nations in this against you. I will recognize any actions taken by Liverpool and KommelianBerg as they are both legitimately involved. After all conflicts do mushroom over, and my post still stands, Al Anbar, and I must say that I find this rather amusing considering you know nothing of the current situation between me and the other factions. Besides I think I can tell the difference between Chimea and your little Iraqi clones. This will also be my last OCC post.

[OOC: Al Anbar, KommelianBerg’s entry into this conflict is perfectly acceptable. I requested President Karr’s help via telegram some days back. It is a open RP anyway, nobody stopped you when you tried to play along, but in the name of fairness, I’m to asking KommelianBerg to strip his forces back from 80,000 to 40,000…. what a nice guy I am!]

The pomp tune of the Hrstrovokian National News blerted into existence."Hi! I'm Charles Neale! Here's the News!"

“Prime Minister Tesygran only just lobbied through a bitterly contested motion to pass through several acts allowing more Government control over the nations industries.” “Speaking before the Dassau Parliament, Tesygran reasoned that; “in order for Hrstrovokia to win the war in south quickly, production of vital war materials is essential.” The picture switched to a pulsating Tesygran, vehemently campaigning before the hostile parliament.

“The act now allows, in it’s own words: that a State Industrial Controller be appointed to harmonize and co-ordinate the various sectors of this state’s industries.” “It is the first such encroachment of the state on private sector in the history of Hrstrovokia.”

“President Mal Kecha today agreed to bolster the National Army with a further two divisions, the fourth and fifth eastern divisions of second Corps.” The television spun away from Neale to neat columns of Soldiers, equipped with AK-74s marching confidently in step to the south. “Kecha also ordered 150,000 reservists to call up immediately, in preparation of a massive offensive possibly.”

“General Grohl of second north division was reported to have proposed invading Al Anbar itself once the conflict here ends”. “In an article by Petra Mutikus which appeared inside ”The Federation Today”, Gen. Grohl advocated, “smashing the Al Anbari war machine and liberating the people from the clutches of President Hussein”. ”The Federal Army has acquired 50 F-15s and 20 B-52s from USAIRFORCE.”

Urgent Message to Hrstrovokia, Lusaka, and Chimea

'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.'

'In the interests of peace, Al Anbar wish to propose a temporary cease fire agreement for a period of one week. During this one week, we would like to discuss terms for peace.'

'We do not like seeing either side having to lose even one person. Therefore, we hope you will accept and attempt to come to a peaceful resolution to this current conflict.'

'Signed, Saddam Hussein.'

OOC: If you Double-post, don't delete your posts - it creates "ghost" - missing - pages in the threads.

Liverpool England would be happy to broker any peace deal if that is needed, as, as of now, we are, and will remain, neutral in this conflict. The Government also wholly supports a cease-fire.

Erfin Caws
President-elect

Marc Newells
Defense Minister-elect

Morgan Build
Prime Minister-elect

Liverpool England

OOC: All right, I'm confused... what the hell happened? Does Valinon's post count or not? Do we go on with the war or broker a cease fire (which I doubt Chimaea would support, given the nature of Saddam's Iraq).

Response by Foreign Minister Ibaraki

The Federation of Hrstrovokia will agree to a cease-fire on the condition that the opposition will make no attempt to reinforce or resupply it's armed forces for the duration of negotiations.

Delegation's from Valinon, Lusaka, Boroglia, KommelianBerg, Chimaea and Al Anbar should convene in a neutral state with every intention of bringing this episode of upheaval to a close.

[OOC: If this is it, then the conflict will have lasted just over a week! I campaigned subtly for peace because so many RPs are just bloody debacles. Diplomacy is far more interesting, although, if these talks fail, it's going to be a prolonged and protracted war.]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds!

The Republic of Al Anbar will agree not to bring in any new military equipment, but asks that air shipments of food and medical supplies be allowed to land in Central Boroglia.

Al Anbar agrees to meet with Valinon, Lusaka, Hrstrovokia, and Chimaea immediately. We do not recognize this 'Confederacy of Boroglia' as long as you do not recognize the democratically elected People's Republic of Central Boroglia.

**Private Message to Al Anbar and Hrstrovokia**
Liverpool England wishes to sit in on this meeting as a neutral spectator if this can be, in any human means possible, achieved. We have shown our intention of brokering any peace talks, and hope that the two sides will give full permission.

(OOC: Al Anbar, sorry about the previous Ignore; you were just getting on my nerves. Sigh... RL - had exams.)

**Private Message to Al Anbar and Hrstrovokia**
Liverpool England wishes to sit in on this meeting as a neutral spectator if this can be, in any human means possible, achieved. We have shown our intention of brokering any peace talks, and hope that the two sides will give full permission.

(OOC: Al Anbar, sorry about the previous Ignore; you were just getting on my nerves. Sigh... RL - had exams.)

Message to Liverpool England and Hrstrovokia

We will only meet with active participants in this war. Al Anbar and the government of Central Boroglia see the active participants in this war as the following: Valinon, Lusaka, Hrstrovokia, and Chimea. We will only meet with those countries.

Signed,

Foreign Minister

The Government now look to Hrstrovokia to give us rights to sit in at this should we say, peace, meeting. We sincerely hope this conflict could come to an end peacefully, and are not willing to let the two conflicting sides meet without a go-between, for fear of more mini-conflicts happening, thus forcing the people of Boroglia into more suffering.

We will only meet with active participants in this war. Al Anbar and the government of Central Boroglia see the active participants in this war as the following: Valinon, Lusaka, Hrstrovokia, and Chimea. We will only meet with those countries.


Al Anbar is not in a position to dictate terms. Liverpool England, Boroglia and KommelianBerg shall be permitted to have representation and participate in the talks. After all, their forces will be involved if the talks should fail.

Lusaka, still not officially at war, makes known its preparedness to engage in diplomacy. Back in the allied states, thousands of soldiers and tonnes of supplies are preparing to board the nation's makeshift military cargo vessels, and more aircraft are being inspected for operational fitness.

The nation is ready to deploy in force, but would be more than happy to avoid the expense.

We will only meet with active participants in this war. Al Anbar and the government of Central Boroglia see the active participants in this war as the following: Valinon, Lusaka, Hrstrovokia, and Chimea. We will only meet with those countries.


Al Anbar is not in a position to dictate terms. Liverpool England, Boroglia and KommelianBerg shall be permitted to have representation and participate in the talks. After all, their forces will be involved if the talks should fail.

We shall only agree to these terms should Central Boroglia be permitted representation and participation in the talks.

Liverpool England feels that every single warring perty should get representation, including C Boroglia.

The Empire of Valinon will send a delegation to this peace accords conference. We are most willing to see that a diplomatic solution is reached in this crisis (OOC: Seeing as how we are not official at war and the ERT team officially does not exist). However, we would request that Councillor Hallick and representatives of the Confederacy of Boroglia be allowed to join us as part of our own delegation. After all, they represent the Boroglian people and their personal viewpoint toward this matter.

Sincerely,
Count Viktor Leopold
First Minister for His Majesty's Foreign Affairs

We shall only agree to these terms should Central Boroglia be permitted representation and participation in the talks.

If Hrstrovokia were to agree to this, it would acknowledge the partition of Boroglia. Might I remind Al Anbar that 450,000 Boroglians and almost 20,000 Hrstrovokian's are living, for better or worse, in Central Boroglia?

This is a stark contrast with a Pro-Al Anbari Government. The people are not being represented. If free and fair elections were to take place in Boroglia, with every aspect of Boroglian society included, then Hrstrovokia would listen.

[OOC: Boroglia is European. I will accept RPing of Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Protestant states, but an Islamic-Arabic state is fanciful. Sure, Boroglia would have a Muslim minority, but your missing the keyword - Minority. States in which an Alien minority rule over a native majority, such as in the pasts of Ireland, South Africa, Algeria etc end up in total revolution. If you RPed in this way, It would be more realistic.]

All aspects of Boroglian civilization were recognized and were allowed to vote. You have seen the election results and the current government came out as the winner of the elections. If you would like to send inspectors to overlook the votes, you may do so.

OOC: I understand.

The Confederacy of Boroglia would like to extend an offer to send in a group of special investigative personnel to fully explore the operation of the Central Boroglian election. We will give an unbaised report to the nations present at the conference meeting. Our investigation can begin as soon as Al Anbar is willing for us to arrive. The overall staff for this mission would be 37 inspectors and a small security staff of 18 from the BDF.

With sincere wishes for peace,
Matthew Hallick
Councilor of the Confederacy of Boroglia

The Confederacy of Boroglia would like to extend an offer to send in a group of special investigative personnel to fully explore the operation of the Central Boroglian election. We will give an unbaised report to the nations present at the conference meeting. Our investigation can begin as soon as Al Anbar is willing for us to arrive. The overall staff for this mission would be 37 inspectors and a small security staff of 18 from the BDF.

With sincere wishes for peace,
Matthew Hallick
Councilor of the Confederacy of Boroglia

Al Anbar will allow thirty five inspectors with no security staff. All security will be provided by Al Anbar soldiers currently located inside of Central Boroglia. All arms will be confiscated and the person's in whose possession it was found will be expelled.

All radio equipment and GPS devices are not to be brought into the country. Anyone who posses one will be expelled and the equipment will be confiscated.

Any attempt at espionage will force us to expel the whole group.

OOC: Considering that the Confederacy can throw me out when they want, and can pretty mcuh veto Colonel Ivanovich, kick out the Hrstrovakians, and since they did recognize the Central Boroglian government themselves I would hardly call them a puppet government. After all, they did open lines of communication to the People's Republic they recognized it so I would rethink that last statement.

OOC: Considering that the Confederacy can throw me out when they want, and can pretty mcuh veto Colonel Ivanovich, kick out the Hrstrovakians, and since they did recognize the Central Boroglian government themselves I would hardly call them a puppet government. After all, they did open lines of communication to the People's Republic they recognized it so I would rethink that last statement.

OOC: They recognized Central Boroglia? hmm... I don't remember seeing that. :)

OOC: They tried negotiating with Central Boroglia, before the whole thing turned war-ward. So in most international policy that construes to recognizing the government. They broke off because they didn't want the conflict mushrooming over into their own territory.

OOC: They tried negotiating with Central Boroglia, before the whole thing turned war-ward. So in most international policy that construes to recognizing the government. They broke off because they didn't want the conflict mushrooming over into their own territory.

OOC: Welp, I changed my post.

No less than seven heavy transport aircraft have begun to ferry in more men and equipment to Lusakan-protected Southern Boroglia.

The afore-mentioned transport vessels are also headed towards the south coast under escort by Lusaka's modest corvette-based navy.

Olifant L-2 and T-56(L) are seen in increasing strength on South Boroglian fields, while the roads fill with OT-62B and BTR-152 APCs, and BMP-2 and 3 unload, and machinegun-mounting UAZ are pervasive. The skies at the same time fill with Mi-28 helicopter gunships, A-37C Dragonfly attack planes, F-20 and F-5G fighters, and a handful of Igomo's pride -Harrier 'jump jets'.

Thousands of fresh Lusakan troops and support staff are involved in the build-up.

Colonel Theodore Tendyala is reported to be "up for generalship". Meanwhile anti-Al Anbari propaganda both in Southern Boroglia and back in Lusaka is clearly on the increase, as efforts are made to convince both populations of New Lusaka City's just stance. Most Lusakans are already convinced, and merely require persuading that it is their responsibility. The situation in S.Boroglia is less certain in that loyalty to Lusaka is not 100% trusted, however opposition to Al Anbar is in clear evidence.

Igomo, it seems, is growing impatient with Al Anbar's repeated insistance that their rule is democratic. He remembers a democracy before the civil war- when the white minority so surprisingly maintained power year after starving year.

Offical Announcement by Foreign Minister Ibaraki

The Federal Government favours Councillor Matthew Hallick's proposal. If the Special Investigative Team determines the elections fair, legal and binding, Hrstrovokia will recognise the legitmacy of Central Boroglia.

[OOC: How long will this take?]

OOC: I'm thinking RL a few days, in NS time, probably no more than a month.

OOC: I'm thinking RL a few days, in NS time, probably no more than a month.

OOC: Well, if the RP moved quickly, we could do it in one RL day and say that it took a month or so in NS time. If RP continues the way it has.. then it's going to take a while RL. :)

OOC: Sorry I wasn't on here much before, I've been distracted a fair bit. But here I am... And let's just leave that special forces mess there ^^;;

Chimaea agrees to the inspection team, but we do express concern over how effective it will be. In the past, these teams have suffered from interference by the investigated state, specially if they are providing the security.

Will this team have full and complete freedom to conduct their investigations?

The inspection team will be allowed to visit the areas where the voting cards and machines are at. They shall not be allowed anywhere else as that does not pertain to their mission.

How many of these voting machines and cards are there throughout Central Boroglia? We doubt the veracity of what they will inspect. I take it there will be no set schedule released as to which area they will go to first and it will be at the team's discretion?

How much contact will the team have with the Central Boroglian populace?

Who is allowed to vote?

All votes and machines have been moved into three large facilities in the capital city of Mossel.

There is no set program at this time.

The inspectors will have no contact with the Boroglian people unless there is a good reason that they should.

All Boroglians that can prove they were born in Central Boroglia or currently live in Central Boroglia were allowed to vote.

Boroglian News Corporation, Keeping you informed!

A BNC news reporter appears sitting at a newsdesk in front of the BNC insignia.
"We have good news tonight for the Confederacy and for the international community. The People's Republic of Central Boroglia has agreed to allow a team of inspectors from the Confederacy to investigate the recent election of the new People's government. We take you now to a special interview in Central Boroglia with Kassandra Antilles and Mr. Lionel Swift, head of the Confederate investigation team."
The view switches to Kassandra and Swift sitting in the comfortable confines of the recently reopened Confederate embassy to the People's Republic.
"Thank you, Curt, I am here with Mr. Swift as the Confederate inspectors begin their first day looking into the Central Boroglian election process. Mr. Swift, what are your current views of the investigation?"
Swift, an older man headed for his sixties smiles into the camera, "Well, Kassandra, personally I feel that the investigations are going to procede according to plan. My teams are already beginning to examine the voting machines and documentation. The People's Republic if so far being cooperative with us. As for recent conerns that they might try to.....coerce the investigators one way or another, the BDF personnel attached to our efforts are striving to ensure that this does not happen. While most of the investigation will take place at these elections, some of the materials and result files will be delivered back here to the embassy so that we may speed the process and obtain our results more quickly. After all, the delegates at the conference will be awaiting our results."
"How long do you think your investigation will take, Mr. Swift?"
"If it continues with this amount of cooperation and no conflicts or delays, I expect that the full investigation will be finished in a matter of two to three weeks, Kassandra."
"And what about speculative reports that some discrepanices have already been found?"
Swift shrugs, "You would no more than I in that case, kassandra. The investigation just started today, no finaly reports have been submitted, and so far I have been informed of no glaring discrepancies."
"Do you expect to find any?"
"I hope to find none at all, but we must account for human error. Most elections acknowledge that they have a .79% discrepancy so I hope we find no more than the average. I cannot know any more until the reports from the various districts are finalized."
"We will all look forward to those results, Mr. Swift. The BNC thanks you for your time this evening."
"It was my pleasure, Kassandra."
"Back over to you, Curt," says Kassandra.

OOC: Realistically, Al Anbar, what are they going to find. That way I can begin to work it in.

OOC: Wow, there's an embassy? I didn't know that.. :)

Anyway, each of the three buildings contain the set of votes for a particular candidate. So far, it appears everything is mostly in order.

IC:

The soldiers guarding the inspection team watch the inspectors very carefully. One of the rules that the leader of the inspection team, Captain Ahmed al-Jaburi, said that any documents and equipment cannot be taken from the buildings.

All of the guards stay close to the inspectors, watching them closely. Everyone has one personnal guard assigned to them. This personnal guard follows them around everywhere they go.

Zee Armed Republic of Sesiderbrugge believes zat zee Central Boroglian and Boroglian Confederation should be unified under zee authority of Boroglians themselves, not Hrstrovokia or Al Anbar.

Zee past few weeks are unbelievable. Firstly Hrstrovokia annexes Boroglia, then Hrstrovokia seeks allies to keep a foothold in Boroglia, zhen Hrstrovokia goes to war, reportedly for Boroglians, but in reality, to oust Al Anbar, who was imposing on Tesygran's imperialistic dreams.

Sesiderbrugge repudiates it's offer to allow foreigners to make use of it's airspace and airport facilities.

Zee Armed Republic of Sesiderbrugge believes zat zee Central Boroglian and Boroglian Confederation should be unified under zee authority of Boroglians themselves, not Hrstrovokia or Al Anbar.

Zee past few weeks are unbelievable. Firstly Hrstrovokia annexes Boroglia, then Hrstrovokia seeks allies to keep a foothold in Boroglia, zhen Hrstrovokia goes to war, reportedly for Boroglians, but in reality, to oust Al Anbar, who was imposing on Tesygran's imperialistic dreams.

Sesiderbrugge repudiates it's offer to allow foreigners to make use of it's airspace and airport facilities.

Staggering stuff to say the least, and none of it true to boot. While I agree with your view that Boroglians should rule Boroglia, it is, at this troubling time, fantasy. Prime Minister Tesygran has been informed of the shift in Sesiderbrugge perceptions to Hrstrovokia.

Priority Message to Hrstrovokia, Lusaka, Valinon, Liverpool England, & interested parties

Due to the circumstances under which my inspectors are having to work, I feel that we can not give fully mediated results. Therefore, I have temporarily suspended the investigation and recalled all personnel to the Confederate embassy. This comes due to the undo scrutiny being placed on the investigation's personnel by Al Anbar military forces. I will be speaking with the officials of the People's Republic of Boroglia tomorrow. I expect that my talks will go well, for I feel that if they have nothing to fear they will let these investigations go uninhibited. The matter of bringing materials back to the embassy or some other neutral location will also be dicussed to allow faster processing of the voting materials.

Regards in haste,
Lionel Swift
Special Director of Boroglia Electoral Investigations

OOC: The embassy is a convenient plot location device, Al Anbar.

Iraqi Satellite Channel, Boroglian Broadcasting Company

"Today, the inspectors from the Confederacy of Boroglia have returned to their embassy and have suspended inspections of the votes." says the announcer.

"This just proves that they are just warmongers, who only wish war. They claim that since we do not allow them to steal the voting cards and bring them to their embassy, they will suspend the inspections."

"How do we know that certain votes won't accidentally be 'lost' to show that another candidate won? If they refuse to return the voting cards, what can we do? The embassy is not our property and we cannot enter it without permission."

"We will not be fooled by these warmongers. We must stand strong in face of these infidels."

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/telesat/8_iraq.jpg

OOC: Rather interesting to cal the nation that is trying to solve things through talking as war-mongers. Personally I find this annoying, we are trying to offer breaks to you and you just continue to make a pain of yourself. Even Saddam wasn't this annoying in real life.

OOC: Rather interesting to cal the nation that is trying to solve things through talking as war-mongers. Personally I find this annoying, we are trying to offer breaks to you and you just continue to make a pain of yourself. Even Saddam wasn't this annoying in real life.

OOC: I'm not annoying.

You just don't understand what I'm doing. I'm trying to 'force' a good deal for me. If you continue to back out, you would be what I called you, a warmonger. If you make peace, then obviously you're committed to peace, etc.

You have to make it look like the other nation is to blame and this is just a precautionary measure for later on. :)

OOC: Or I could just go with the warmonger bit and show you how it is really meant to be done. And considering about how the talks are trying to preserve the shaky peace that is holding now....I would hardly call that backing out of peace. If you are going to call someone a warmonger, ICly, at least be prepared that some nations will be more than willing to take you up on that.

Priority Message to Hrstrovokia, Lusaka, Valinon, Liverpool England, & interested parties

Due to the circumstances under which my inspectors are having to work, I feel that we can not give fully mediated results. Therefore, I have temporarily suspended the investigation and recalled all personnel to the Confederate embassy. This comes due to the undo scrutiny being placed on the investigation's personnel by Al Anbar military forces. I will be speaking with the officials of the People's Republic of Boroglia tomorrow. I expect that my talks will go well, for I feel that if they have nothing to fear they will let these investigations go uninhibited. The matter of bringing materials back to the embassy or some other neutral location will also be dicussed to allow faster processing of the voting materials.

Regards in haste,
Lionel Swift
Special Director of Boroglia Electoral Investigations

OOC: The embassy is a convenient plot location device, Al Anbar.

We confirm that we have received this message. Good luck with the talks.
Regards
King Dave Goh

(ooc:Some might think Tendyala's attitude a bit...'typical' of NS, but I think, well, there's a sort of loose coalition of vastly different nations involved here- we're not all going to have the same approach or feel the same about what we perceive)

Colonel Tendyala was almost hourly asking questions of his deputies.

"We got involved in the first place because it was a Hrstrovokian concern, and Hrstrovokia has been one of our nation's most important allies- they were involved in giving us the initial authority to be here and in giving Al Anbar authority to be there [usually said with a solid arm-gesture towards the border] ..they should have revoked Al Anbari rights before this got out of hand. Now why aren't we asking for their permission to act in Central Boroglia as we do in Southern Boroglia?"

That was one of his favourite rants, and was usually met by lieutenants suggesting that the Al Anbari position would be that with elections supposedly justifying their stance, such a move would be invasive.

"And who in this world is interested in what Saddam Hussein thinks?" Tendyala would explode. Were it entirely up to him, the Lusakan expedition to Boroglia would be storming across the border even now. President Igomo had been seemingly far from giving any such plan the go-ahead before his departure from the solar system this week.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/olifant/images/olifant_tank1s.jpg
Lusakan Olifant L-2 tanks now engage in frequent 120mm live-fire shows for the benefit (officially) of worried locals

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/180000/images/_180666_south_african_soldier_150__(25-9-98)_ap.jpg
Lusakan special forces secure and investigate a potential crime-scene after an anti-Al Anbar riot ended in flames

http://www.waronline.org/IDF/Articles/Zaloga/illustrations/btr152_s.jpg
One of the Tendyala's many BTR-152's, which patrol ever closer to the Central Boroglian border

http://allafrica.com/img/photoessay/guinea/sols.jpg
Lusakan regulars may appear a rag-tag military outfit, but one can not deny that they are still some of the coolest sons of... under (various) arms!

(Hey, at least one of them is carrying the rifle he was originally issued!)

OOC: *laughs* you had to pick a picture like that didn't you ;p

IC

Having had our suspicions confirmed by what the Boroglian investigation team encountered, we request that greater freedom of movement and investigation be given to said team. We also request that they be placed under their own guard, or at least a mixture of the two.

Naturally we reject Saddam Hussein's propaganda outburst as evident from his news broadcasts.

If this goes to war, it is a war that Al Anbar cannot win... So perhaps Al Anbar should take care not to seem to rush to conclusions.

~Mark Dayland,
Chimaean Ambassador

Private letter to President Kecha

This whole affair is turning quite embarressing. In spite of the Government's actions, the people are beginning to voice their concerns over the conflict.

This is most alarming. Today we are fighting in Boroglia. Tomorrow, Marinth or Saschen. Unless Al Anbar and the halluncination that are Central Boroglia is defeated quickly, I fear to image the outcome for us...

The time for diplomacy has passed long ago. Hussein will only out maneouver us anyway. If Tesygran hasnt the heart for war, then he should be replaced. The people are ready, if we act now. If not, the underground movements and their propaganda will slowly curdle their minds against us.

Act now.

General Grohl

Message to the People's Republic of Central Boroglia

As director of the investigation into the electoral process of the People's Republic, I would like to meet with you privately, President Muqtadar. Once we have talked over the current minor obstacles to the investigation, I feel that the process can resume and that the investigation can become a motivator in finding a peaceful solution to this momentary tension. Perhaps it would be best if you selected the place to meet, however, I would prefer that it be soon that way we can handle this affair and expediantly as possible.

With regards,
Lionel Swift
Special Director of Boroglia Electoral Investigations

Message to 'Boroglia'

I am more than pleased to meet you. I hope that our cooperation will bring the people of Boroglia together under one ruler. Hrstrovokia's attempt to annex us will only further divide our people and force us into oblivion.

I am willing to meet you in the Central Boroglia only. If you would like to arrange a time to be picked up, I will send an official car for you to bring you to the meeting place.

Signed,

President Muqtader
President of the People's Republic of Central Boroglia

OOC: Say the time and such was done, time to pick up the pace a little.

At the small Confederate embassy, Swift waits patiently in the open foyer of the building. He looks out into the gloomy, late afternoon rain storm that has swept through the city.
Captain Dobson, of the BDF approaches him, "Mr. Swift, I really think it would be wise for you to take at least a single escort. After all, it is my duty to ensure your safety."
"Nonsense," says Swift, absent-mindly brushing lint from his suit. "We have nothing to fear from the People's Republic, Captain. I will meet with President Muqtader, we will resolve this minor dispute in the matter of intelligent men, and the investigations will continue unhampered. Councilor Hallick and the Council of Governors agree with me, Captain, so please do not worthy yourself any further."
"Of course, sir."
"After all, I am sure that a peaceful solution to this can still be obtained," Swift turns his gaze back outside to the drive that leads from the road to the embassy. He watches as his mind begins to wander, wander with the stead rhythm of the rain drops against the window panes and the ticking of the old mechanical clock nearby.

At the gates of the embassy

A black Landrover entered the embassy after stopping at the embassy gates and showing his identification to the guards before proceeding into the embassy court.

The Landrover stops next to Swift and two guys, in Republican Guard uniform, from the back of the Landrover exit and go over to Swift.

"We are from the security organization. We have been ordered to pick you up and deliver you to the President for a meeting." says one of the men.

"Please get in the back," says the other man, opening the door to the back of the Landrover and motioning for Swift to get in.

"Thank you," says Swift to the guard holding the door as he gets in. As the other guard gets in at the front of the Landrover, Swift gets out a pair of reading glasses and begins to look at some of the paperwork he draws out of his attache case.
"Tell me," he says to the other escort, "how long will it take us to reach the presidential residence?"

The one holding the door open for Swift gets in and sits next to him. The other man gets in and sits in the front seat next to the driver.

"I'd say four or five hours." says the driver, as he pulls away and begins driving around the city to make it impossible for a person to remember the route to the meeting location.

"Oh," says Swift. "Ah, well then, it gives me plenty of time to look over this."
He continues to look over his multiple records and notes that he has prepared. He remain oblivious to the complex route of the Landrover, or to the complex-minded driving of its driver. The old man in the back seat has fully immersed himself in his reading material.

...Three hours and forty two minutes pass before the Landrover finally comes to a stop next to a house in a residential area in Mossel...

"Come with us," says the driver, turning off the engine and getting out of the Landrover. The other two men get out of the truck and also wait for Swift to exit.

Once he does, they lead him into a nicely upkept house just across from the parked Landrover.

Inside the house, there are several people in uniform doing all sorts of things.

One man comes up to Swift and tells brings him into a room just out of the entrance area.

"Please remove your clothes. You will be checked for listening devices, tracking devices, and the such." he says, before attempting to take Swift's briefcase.

"Here," says Swift handing over his attache case willing. "However, is it really necessary for a strip search? I will willingly allow you to search my coat and my vest and pat down the rest of me, but I think that a strip search is a little too much. After all, I am here merely to see the President, not act as an agent of espionage."

OOC:
In all honesty, he has no devices, the Confederacy wants no immediate problems with the People's Republic, and they forbid any of the other foreign powers to bug their personnel working on this mission. But anyway.....

Contents of the attache case
1.) Five file folders, containing various documents pertaining to the investigation, statistics, methods, etc.

2.) Small assortment of pens and pencils

3.) Two pairs of reading glasses

4.) A map of Central Boroglia divided into electoral regions

5.) A comp-pad of Valinon manufacture, branded on the back with the letters NTC for Nova Technologies Conglomerate. Civilian equipment that does not appear to have been used at all and is still in a protective case.

6.) Two small data disks for the comp-pad, still wrapped in factory seals. The seals bear the lettering NTC again.

The man gives the case to another man who searches it thoroughly.

"Bring me the metal detector." the man shouts in Arabic. Quickly, another man arrives and hands the detector to the first man.

He moves forward, taking the Boroglian's coat and giving it to the other man to search while he, himself, runs the detector over Swift.

After (hopefully) not finding anything, he nods.

"He is clear." the man shouts in Arabic once again, but in the direction of those three men who had brought him here.

The coat is handed back to Swift and the men take him back to the Landrover.

"We will now bring you to the President." says the driver.

"Thank you," says Swift after reorganizing his attache case and carefully returning everything to it. He follows the two guards back to the Landrover and retakes his seat at the back of the vehicle.

25 minutes later

The Landrover drives into the front gates of the Presidential Palace. The Landrover stops in front of the main entrance into the palace itself. The driver turns the car off.

"We are here. Follow us." says the driver, exiting the car. The two other men wait until Swift is out of the car to exit.

The driver leads the way into the palace. Guards are everywhere. He flashes his a security badge to the guards who let the group pass by unhindered.

He brings the group up the stairs and then down a long hall. At a door on the other end of the hall, the driver flashes his security badge to the two guards at either side of the door. They open the door, and the driver motions for Swift to enter the room first.

Offical Announcement by Prime Minister Tesygran

I am unhappy with the developments since the Cease-fire. Nothing has really come of it. I feel if some progress isnt made soon, then any chance of a peaceful resolution will be last.

Myself and Foreign Minister Ibaraki have come up with a four point plan for Boroglia. We believe it's implementation will solve all of Boroglia's problems.


1 - Demilitarization of Boroglia, North, Central and South.
2 - Cen. Boroglia Govt and Conf. Boroglia Govt to disband, and claims of independence to be repudiated.
3 - Aid programme for Boroglia to be initiated.
4 - National Elections to be held for Boroglia as a whole. Boroglia declared a sovereign state.

1 - Demilitarization

All states involved in Boroglia will cease military operations and begin withdrawl. Cen. Boroglia and Conf. Boroglia armed forces to disband. Ideally, this should be finished by the 20th of November.

2 - Disbandment of Factions

Boroglia is one country, not two. It is vital that Boroglia be restored to it's unified state, under the control of the native population. This should be commenced as soon as possible.

3 - Rebuilding

If Boroglia is to develop and grow as a free nation, it will need aid. The war has ravaged the Northern border. Boroglia is far too backward. It's technologyl and infrastructure is somewhere in the 1970s. It's economy stagnant. The Parliament has promised 300,000,000 Kroners in aid to Boroglia.

4 - Independece

Boroglia's people must choose a Government of it's own. These elections will comprise all of Boroglia's political parties and candidates. This should be done by the end of the year.

If this fails, then Hrstrovokia will resume it's War.

Announcement by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry

The Republic of Al Anbar agrees on some terms set by the Prime Minister of Hrstrovokia. While we would like to avert a war as much as Hrstrovokia does, we are unable to agree to all terms as set by Prime Minister Tesygran of Hrstrovokia.

We, at the Foreign Ministry of Al Anbar, have come up with an alternative plan that we believe will solve all the problems currently faced by the Boroglian people.


1 - Demilitarization of Boroglia, North, Central, and South.
2 - Aid programme for Boroglia setup.
3 - New elections in Boroglia.


1 - Demilitarization

All states involved in Boroglia will cap their forces at 5,000 soldiers with no armored support except for APCs to transport the above mention soldiers. The remaining soldiers will be

2 - Aid Programme

If Boroglia is to be free at one point, a massive economic program must be established by the peacekeeping countries. Al Anbar has already invested over 250,000,000 Dinars into the economy of Central Boroglia, building schools, hospitals, training the local population to work in schools and hospitals, and improvements to infrastructure.

3 - Elections

A vote in all parts of Boroglia will be taken by the respective peacekeeping force. If the people of the zone vote in favour of leaving the helping hand of the peacekeeping country, the peacekeeping country must withdraw all forces.

Swift looks disinterested in the security measures. He is not here to marvel at the People's Republic security measures, he is here to see the President. He hopes that his meeting will lead to a quick end and a lasting peace.

******

Message from the Confederacy of Boroglia to the Federation of Hrstrovokia

As a freely elected and freely formed government, the Confederacy of Boroglia will not allow itself to be disbanded by foreign powers. If this is the path that is to be chosen, the Confederacy will have no choice but to seek to have all foreign personnel withdraw from its soil. The government of the Confederacy was selected by the people to rule, and we shall continue to govern as we have now with their support and approval. Under the terms of set forth, the Confederacy would have no choice but to reject the treaty. Although we will be willing to hear a separate demilitarization agreement.
Finally, the Confederacy of Boroglia will stand alone if necessary. The question of our sovereignity and of our independence is non-negotiable. If it becomes necessary we will appeal to the international community for support.
The Federation would also be wise to awaken to the fact that it has set the current course of events in motion. The Confederacy has a future, a future that is devoted to the betterment and success of its people.

Sincerely,
Matthew Hallick
Councilor of the Confederacy of Boroglia

As Swift enters the office, the President stands and extends his hand to the new comer.

The President shakes Swift's hand (I hope) and motions for him to sit down in one of the seats.

"Welcome to Central Boroglia, Mister Swift." says the President. "I hope the security didn't cause any trouble?"

The Baron Intervention Taskforce has conferred and decided that we will follow the Hrstrovokian-sponsored four-point plan, with reservations on the point of independance until the Confederacy's claims are investigated in full.

We will also donate one trillion Baron Dollars (about 1.03 trillion Sils and 1.2 trillion USD) to the rebuilding of Boroglia over a ten-year period (that's one hundred billion per year for 10 years).

We also request that a lightly-armed force of peacekeepers remain after demilitarisation to oversee security.

Lusaka's expeditionary force shows no sign of withdrawl, and is not likely to while Al Anbari forces remain across the border, and their influence continues to over-see a puppet state which Lusaka does not recognise.

New Lusaka City likewise is yet to recognise the sovereignty of the "nation" known simply as "Boroglia", and never made any attempt to make a nation out of the Southern Boroglia district.

Military exercises in Southern Boroglia are on the increase, and Lusakan staff there are overseeing an increase native recruitment to the police, and after calls from the local population, to a military unit. This unit is presently staffed by Lusakan officers, and (modestly) armed by Lusakan industry, but its ranks are filled by Boroglian effectives and support personel under Lusakan direction.

Col.Tendyala has suggested that once Boroglia is reunified and independent, these men may seek careers in a unified Boroglian defence force. His military is especially careful to make known its good relations with Hrstrovokia, as Tendyala is keen to avoid leaving a Boroglia unified, armed, and bordering a Hrstrovokia it dislikes.

Colonel Ivanovich drums his fingers on his desk after reading his morning reports. He turns to look at the large window of his office as the rain beats down a steady thrumming beat. From here he can see the building where the Council of Governors meet, as well as several other buildings in the recently created Confederacy of Boroglia.
Ivanovich sighs, it seems the government the Empire had established here is rapidly developing into a nation of its own mindset. He picks up his comp-pad again.
The report enquires as to what the Empire should do concerning the Hrstrovokian peace plan.
Suddenly there is a rap at his door.
"Enter," Ivanovich says. His adjutant, Major Schlandt, walks in.
"Colonel," he salutes, "the Council of Governors is being convened in an emergency session. It is suspected that they may call for the withdrawal of all foreign troops."
Ivanovich rubs his temple. He turns away from the window and sets the comp-pad down.
"Major, do you know what that is?"
"No, sir."
"It is a message from our headquarters in New Bergia asking what we should do about this, what I think should be done."
"And that is...." Schlandt stops as if not sure as if to press the matter or not.
"I will not force this resolution upon the Confederacy if it comes to that," Ivanovich says gravely. "In the event of that I would recommend that the Empire withdraw. I will not be the officer responsible for creating another war with Hrstrovokia and Lusaka. However, the claims of the Confederates cannot be ignored. They were freely elected. Councilor Hallick and the Governors have done their best to retain their composure during all this but now it seems they have decided they have taken all they could take. If it comes to war I will not intervene, but I think if the question of Confederate sovereignity is tried by force, the combatants will have a war on their hands of a determined and steadfast people. It is a war that could be won, but at a cost I am not sure many nations would be willing to pay."
"That will be your report then?"
"Yes, Major it will be. There is no other way."
"Shall I inform the field commanders?"
"No, send a message, tell them I wish to speak with them. And....." Ivanovich turns back to the window, "......and tell the units stationed on the border to begin a slow relievement pattern back to Halthaan."

As Swift enters the office, the President stands and extends his hand to the new comer.

The President shakes Swift's hand (I hope) and motions for him to sit down in one of the seats.

"Welcome to Central Boroglia, Mister Swift." says the President. "I hope the security didn't cause any trouble?"

Swift graps the President's hand with a confident, firm grip.
"I understand the necessity of such arrangements fully, Mr. President. The imposed no serious troubles what-so-ever. I would also like to thank you for having me."
Swift moves slowly into the motioned to seat, "It does seem though that we have several matters to discuss, Mr. President. Matters which I think will lead to a new age of understanding and solidarity between the Confederacy and the People's Republic. Perhaps we should start with the investigation process? That way we can get the primary business out of the way first."

"The inspections, of course." the President said, while smiling. "I understand that you have suspended the inspection process due to the fact that we won't let you take votes and machines away from the main holding areas."

He pauses for a moment, before speaking again.

"You must understand that we cannot allow you to bring the machines or the voting machines themselves to your embassy. However, if you wish, you can make copies of whatever votes you wish and take those copies to your embassy, but the originals must stay in the embassy and so must the machines themselves."

Charles Neale’s image fades in from the void of the black Television screen.

Neale shifted from his fake pose behind the news desk of Channel 3 and linked with the camera in an almost robotic movement “Hi! I’m Charles Neale! Here’s the news!”

“After marathon meetings between Prime Minister Tesygran and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Foreign Minister Ibaraki has issued Hrstrovokia’s intention to resume operations in Central Boroglia if Iraqi forces do not begin withdrawl within the next 48 hours.”

“Facing mutiny from his own party, and a vote of no confidence, Tesygran has finally conceded that Al Anbar’s entry into the Boroglia crisis was a “foolish decision and the cease fire pointless, the only option left: to fight for Boroglia.”

“230,000 Troops and 2,400 Tanks are expected to launch from their positions on the North-Central border in a three pronged attack.” “The 1st Army, commanded by General Timas will have the task of battling straight for Mossel, while General Gaulden will attempt to cross the Ohmere at it’s nearest point and close in on Mossel in a massive pincer movement.”

“More News as it happens!”

[OOC: Things are about to get interesting.]

OOC: Err....Hrstrovokia, what would you do if Boroglia said you had to leave?

Chimaea fully backs Hrstrovokia's decision to resume operations given that the Al Anbar forces do not pull out of Central Boroglia. It has always been our position that a nation like Al Anbar, led by a corrupt and genocidal regime, should have no place in peacekeeping or administrative operations.

We do however caution against leaving the proposed four-point plan so suddenly; however we understand that time is precious.

Al Anbar should also be cautioned that any retaliation against Hrstrovokian allies by that state will result in immediate retaliation by the Baron Intervention Taskforce upon Al Anbar itself.

Colonel Tendyala's expeditionary force has begun to consolidate its basic defensive positions at the Central Boroglian border.

Much of the Southern Boroglian population is calling for the Lusakans to enter Central Boroglia -taking the South Boroglia Regiment, as it is now called, along too of course.

Tendyala, it seems, it waiting for the results of Hrstrovokia's initial movements.

OOC: Err....Hrstrovokia, what would you do if Boroglia said you had to leave?

OOC: Invade Boroglia. But thats not going to happen, is it? :)