NationStates Jolt Archive


Making the Rounds(Closed to all cept SATO)

New York and Jersey
23-11-2003, 10:21
The C-21A Learjet moved down the runway picking up speed before it took off from the runway. The C-21A carried several people most notable were President de los Santos of New York and New Jersey. Moving up to an altitude of 12,000 feet the Learjet found itself flanked on either side by fully loaded F-16D Fighting Falcons.The Falcons tipped their wings before moving outward once more allowing the C-21A to continue forward on its own toward the nation of Syskeyia.

Inside of the Learjet the presonal secretary to the President Martha Briggs read over his schedule for the next nine days,"We've got three trips lined up on the agenda, Mr. President. Syskeyia is first followed by Menelmacar and then finally Knootoss." Nodding slightly to the news Gregory turned his head to the side and looked out toward the direction of the clouds below which were thick and large enough to obscure the vision below. "I havent been out of NYNJ for so long. The last time...I was a child...still in the army..I deployed with one of the units in Marathons civil war...god that was so long ago." Shaking his head out of the memory he looked about the small passenger cabin as the rest of his staff went about their jobs. They had learned not to comment on any of the rantings of the President only to give bare acknowledgement here and there. "Alright has the limo and all the other ground preperations been set?"

"Yes Mr President, we're going to touchdown, wave alittle to the press and get your into the limo preferably within twenty minutes after touching down. We're suppose to go meet the Syskeyian President about an hour and a half after we touch down, then its off to their government building, we're suppose to recieve a copy of the itinerary after that from our Syskeyian counterparts."

"Alright, that sounds good, have we had anything concrete planned for our trip to Menelmacar?"

"Nothing yet Mr. President. As far as we know, the Menelmacari told us not to bring the limo, they prefer to use one of their own transports."

"Okay that sounds good. Dont stress it, they're limos are rather safe. It'll be good to see Micheal and Siri, its been so long since I've seen either in person. Would it be possible to extend our stop overs in Syskeyia and Menelmacar by a day each?"

"I'm unsure, other SATO countries might actually like to meet you Mr. President, the most any President has been out of NYNJ has been 20 days, we arent looking to break that record sir."

"Listen, just lengthen the stays in both nations by a single day. I'm pretty sure we dont have to go over twenty."

The cabin went quiet after that as the staff sent messages ahead out toward Syskeyia and Menelmacar over the extending stay in their two countries. It took several hours before the pilot of the Learjet turned his head back and looked inside of the cabin.

"We're arriving near Syskeyian airspace. We should be at the airport in another thirty minutes." The pilot looked forward once more and keyed on the VHF radio. "Syskeyian ground control, this is Federal Flight 1020, carrying VIP Passengers, requesting permission to enter your airspace over.."
Knootoss
23-11-2003, 14:40
#tag# you'll recieve a warm welcome in Knootoss...
Syskeyia
23-11-2003, 15:33
"We're arriving near Syskeyian airspace. We should be at the airport in another thirty minutes." The pilot looked forward once more and keyed on the VHF radio. "Syskeyian ground control, this is Federal Flight 1020, carrying VIP Passengers, requesting permission to enter your airspace over.."

"NYNJ Federal Flight 1020, you are cleared to enter Syskeyian airspace. Welcome to the Republic of Syskeyia."

OOC: Just some places where you might want to go to

Syskeyiapolis: The capital and heart of Syskeyia. Nestled deep within the Kardja mountains, Syskeyiapolis is located on a high (previously grassy) plain between five mountains (think Macchu Picchu, but a rough circle about the size of the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area). (FOr a more detailed description of the city look here (http://invisionfree.com/forums/WBO_and_SATO/index.php?showtopic=130&st=4).

Nova Ardea: A city in northwestern Syskeyia, it is the home to the Syskeyian Army College (our equivalent of West Point) and is the site of the Battle of Nova Ardea, whic put the nail on the coffin of the Syskeyian monarchy.

New Nicaea: The largest city in Syskeyia, New Nicaea is a major metropolis and its downtown area is a mixture of modern skyscrapers and older buildings. Of particular military importance is St. Romanus Naval Base, which is now a joint SATO base. One thing that should be noticed is that it was the first Syskeyian military base to have ship hangars (http://www.g2mil.com/shippens.htm).

Caritapolis: The birthplace of Syskeyian aviation, home of the Syskeyian Air Force Academy as well as Syskeyia's equivalent of Top Gun.

St. Peter Claver Island: (A way off from Syskeyia, near Danger Island) The staging point for the Syskeyian-Chimaean-Rastonian invasion of Amerigo during the Amerigan Slaver War. Also home to St. Peter Claver Joint Military Base, which is also allowed to house SATO forces.

Of course, you can check out the Syskeyian World Factbook entry (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=78282&highlight=)

That's all for now. Got to go.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia
New York and Jersey
25-11-2003, 06:36
"Thank you for the warm welcome ground control." The pilot keyed off his VHF radio and made his last minute preperations for landing. The single flaps on either wing extending out slowly as the pilot pushed forward slightly on the power. The C-21A Learjet began to lower from the sky toward the capital city of Syskeyiapolis. The landing gear lowering and locking into place the Learjet turned and began its final approach toward the main civilian airport in the city. After several minutes the C-21A touched down and rolled all the way to the end of the runway before it began to taxi to where the press had gathered. Stopping just several feet away the inner door openned up and the internal ladder was lowered.

Gregory moved down the steps first and raised his hand toward the small group of people who had assembled for the press ceremony and toward whoever was sent to greet Gregory upon his arrival. First though he would deal with the civilian press, answering a few questions none of them real important, it was just more along the lines to get a few soundbytes in the future.It was a photoop and he took it. When it was done with he moved over toward his limo which awaited with the small motorcade.

Behind Gregory trialed the regular amount of staff and the obligatory military officer who carried the nuclear football in a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist. The other military officer occpanying him was George C Marshall the military head of the federal republic armmed forces. His civilian aids were mostly his personal staff save for the Secretary of State who also accompanied him on this trip overseas.The personal staff wouldnt be riding in the limo but would stay with the aircraft. The three other men would follow President de los Santos as he moved away from the press.

"Welcome to Syskeyia,President de los Santos...",came the call from a man standing near the door of the limo...
New York and Jersey
26-11-2003, 07:39
OOC:I'm going to fast forward the visit into the future abit so I can get more done in a shorter period of time.I'll continue to RP Greg in Syskeyia in the hear and now but this is in the future when he's in Menelmacar after the visit.

IC:
The C-21A Learjet moved from out of the clouds down toward the capital city of Menelmacar. The passenger aircraft moving at a leisurely place through the sprawling spires, it was the first time Gregory had been to the nation of his most long standing ally. Menelmacar wasnt just any ally, they were THEE ally. When NYNJ first arrived on the scene they instantly found themselves in agreement with Menelmacar on issues far and wide. Enough so that NYNJ and Menelmacar often supported each other in one conflict after another. This was one of the main reasons he ventured here. Not only was it part of a mission to a SATO country, but it was also a trip to strengthen the bonds that existed between the two nations.

The C-21A finally after about half an hour of sightseeing around the capital skyline the plane finally moved down and landed down at Menelmacars airport. Gregory quickly moved from the aircraft as soon as the latch was openned up and instead of dressed up in a suit like in Syskeyia he was more than casual in the Menelmacar capital. Here he was just in military uniform. Then again it was what he normally wore on the day to day basis in NYNJ. A camara around his neck he had the tourist gleem in his eyes as he moved over toward the awaiting hoverlimo and climbed inside."Alright so I wonder where I'm off to first." He said to himself as he decided to leave the rest of his staff, the Sec of State and the Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs with the airplane. He wasnt here on buisness he was here for the fun of it. It was like taking a detour to Bermuda for four days.
New York and Jersey
28-11-2003, 20:34
Bump