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06-12-2003, 08:51
The cold dark winds mixed with the pouring sheets of rain and choppy seas made it hard to see and think on the docks. The 1st Naval Fleet was preparing to leave out, and sailors were running back and forth, finally having given up on staying dry. The icy cold rain and wind seemed to engulf everyone on the concrete platforms. Admiral Josef Breunburg, commander of the 1st Naval Fleet, was sitting in his office, drinking coffee, warm and cozy. Maps of the Atlantic Ocean were all over the wall, with little pen marks here and there. The place seemed odd with all the old maps, for this carrier was brand new. The PSS Arundemont was fresh out of the construction bay, being commissioned just last week.
The winds roared to a new height, at nearly 120 kph. The icy water began to wash over the deck of several Ticonderoga cruisers, sending sailors cursing like mad. Lightning flashed in the distance, followed by a roar barely heard over the choppy waves and wind. Nighttime was not the best time to send a naval fleet off..
Klaxons began to sound around the docking area, signaling sailors that they had better be ready, and to get on the ships immediately. Within 15 minutes, everyone was in position. The Admiral made sure that all the sailors had gotten on their ships, but the rain was so hard that he couldn't really see.
The Admiral's aide knocked on the door, and entered after waiting for Breunburg's permission. He walked in drenched to the bone, obviously having been running around in the rain. "Young man, why on Earth would you take a shower in your clothes," the Admiral joshed him. The aide did not smile. "Sir, we are awaiting orders from Arundemont to clear out. I've made sure that all sailors have arrived to their assigned ships, and every ship is stocked up with what they need."
The Admiral took a sip out of his blue coffee mug before responding. "Yes, thank you Jon. And is the 2nd Fleet moving out? I heard from someone that it may."
"Yes sir, but not at this time. It will move out after daylight, or what we'll see of it." The forecast for tomorrow had been the same that was going on tonight. No doubt Admiral Platte of the 2nd Fleet would be angry at the bad conditions.
An hour later, the 1st Fleet was moving out, with all ships covering for the PSS Arundemont. There would be no scouting tonight, as conditions were too bad. By about 4 AM, sailors were given to order to lay in for the night, and would be awoken five hours later.
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PenguinNews Corporation
ARUNDEMONT (Dec. 6, 2003) -- At approximately 2 AM this morning, the 1st Naval Fleet was mobilized and ordered to move out. The destination of the fleet was and is unknown, but the McDermont Administration is suggesting that it is part of new training exercises. This claim has been met with criticism in the Senate, and it is predicted that the McDermont Administration will announce what it intends to do next week. There have been rumours of Army and Air Force mobilization, and even furthermore, rumours that Special Forces Divisions have been deployed. These rumours have not been confirmed by the Defense Department, though they refuse to deny the accusations either. The 2nd Naval Fleet has also been deployed, destination unknown. It is likely that a statement will be issued within the next few weeks regarding this recent deployment.
The winds roared to a new height, at nearly 120 kph. The icy water began to wash over the deck of several Ticonderoga cruisers, sending sailors cursing like mad. Lightning flashed in the distance, followed by a roar barely heard over the choppy waves and wind. Nighttime was not the best time to send a naval fleet off..
Klaxons began to sound around the docking area, signaling sailors that they had better be ready, and to get on the ships immediately. Within 15 minutes, everyone was in position. The Admiral made sure that all the sailors had gotten on their ships, but the rain was so hard that he couldn't really see.
The Admiral's aide knocked on the door, and entered after waiting for Breunburg's permission. He walked in drenched to the bone, obviously having been running around in the rain. "Young man, why on Earth would you take a shower in your clothes," the Admiral joshed him. The aide did not smile. "Sir, we are awaiting orders from Arundemont to clear out. I've made sure that all sailors have arrived to their assigned ships, and every ship is stocked up with what they need."
The Admiral took a sip out of his blue coffee mug before responding. "Yes, thank you Jon. And is the 2nd Fleet moving out? I heard from someone that it may."
"Yes sir, but not at this time. It will move out after daylight, or what we'll see of it." The forecast for tomorrow had been the same that was going on tonight. No doubt Admiral Platte of the 2nd Fleet would be angry at the bad conditions.
An hour later, the 1st Fleet was moving out, with all ships covering for the PSS Arundemont. There would be no scouting tonight, as conditions were too bad. By about 4 AM, sailors were given to order to lay in for the night, and would be awoken five hours later.
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PenguinNews Corporation
ARUNDEMONT (Dec. 6, 2003) -- At approximately 2 AM this morning, the 1st Naval Fleet was mobilized and ordered to move out. The destination of the fleet was and is unknown, but the McDermont Administration is suggesting that it is part of new training exercises. This claim has been met with criticism in the Senate, and it is predicted that the McDermont Administration will announce what it intends to do next week. There have been rumours of Army and Air Force mobilization, and even furthermore, rumours that Special Forces Divisions have been deployed. These rumours have not been confirmed by the Defense Department, though they refuse to deny the accusations either. The 2nd Naval Fleet has also been deployed, destination unknown. It is likely that a statement will be issued within the next few weeks regarding this recent deployment.