NationStates Jolt Archive

In a recent news coverage, the Phyrric News Network had reported heavy port activity in their major naval bases by Presidential Order. 6 Battle Fleets had left port for the open seas to an unknown destination but headed to the Haven region.

The major supplier of military aircraft had stopped production of all non-military manufacturing and increased production of munitions and explosives. Production of the F22 and X35 has increased 15%.

At the Marine Base Presta, amphibious ships have docked and in the process of loading LCAC craft, armor units and personnel onto the LSD, LPH, LHD, LHA and LST ships achored around the ports of the base.

SDI satellites have been moved into strategic position Alpha. Batlle Station Epirus I has been placed on full military alert.

All military bases have been placed on hightened security and leave requests are cancelled except in Red Cross emergency situations.

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PNN Update

50,000 troops have just arrived at the Battle Station Epirus I along with 50 drop ships loaded into the exterior docking bays.

The 6 Battle Fleets that had left Phyrric just yesterday that were headed toward the Haven region has left that area and now headed into the open seas, destination unclear at this time.

4 more Battle Fleets have left dock early this morning headed in the same direction as the prior six had taken.

Submarine activity has increased 200% in the waters around Phyrric.

'Around the clock' fighter patrols of key air space routes and 'national security interest' sites have been issued by the President.

Heavy electronic signatures can be read from the coasts of Phyrric.

International warning has been issued to the Maritime/Airspace community:

"All seafaring vessels headed into the waters of Phyrric are to be rerouted to the external customs station located at the old off-shore platform Corcyra for clearance. No vessel without clearance will be authorized access to any ports within the Nation of Phyrric. Do not attempt to violate."

"Security has been increased for International Flights inbound to any Phyrric city, expect increased delays due to customs and security searches. All flights within the Nation of Phyrric will be required to submit an advance flight plan or will be immediately escorted out of Phyrric airspace by the Phyrric Air Force."

Phyrric is in the state of conversion with anticipation for the need of total war.

All military personnel currently on shore are to report to their respective commands immediately. The use of Weapons of Mass Destruction has already been used against a Nation for unjustifiable means and members of the GDODAD and her allies support this measure to their fullest extent.

The manufacturing sector of phyrric is hereby required to convert to military hardware, production, supply and only necessary resources will be used for the greater good in purchasing and needs of the populous.

All naval units are to exit ports and relocate to wartime stationings. All army units are required to station and position defensive structures and artillery for the possibility of invasion. All reserve units are hereby activated.

Marshall law has been implemented and curfue is in full effect. The Draft has been reinstated, all males over the age of 18 with social security numbers ending in 48 are to report to the nearest government office for instructions and/or duty.

(OOC: Noted, since I can't really say anything else. :) )

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Copiosa Scotia denies all knowledge of any impending Phyrric military campaign.

(OOC: Tagged.)

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Somewhere in Terra Malus

Terra Malus' armed forces chief was in a meeting with the top officers of the intelligence service. A massive mobilization in Phyrric was underway and no one knew for sure why. The general was unsure why, but a wave of apprehension swept over him. Phyrric is a friend, but still, no one assembles an armada like that for a parade. He'd have to report this to the Emperor right away. It'll also be a good idea to have the Foreign Minister there, they might get answers through official sources though the general knew that chances of this was slim. Spying was out of the question of course, so everything will have to be coursed through normal diplomatic channels. The armed forces will have to be put on alert, not because of the threat of invasion but in anticipation of a call for assistance.

"Sir, are you alright?", a colonel asked.

This shook the general into attention. He took a second to collect his thoughts before he spoke. "Yes, of course. This is a very serious matter. I shall have to speak to the Council immediately. Dismissed."

The Phyrric Naval Yards has been ordered into production of Naval War units only until furter notice. The construction of the new BBG class Battleship PRN Alexander the Great BB 100 has been ordered as well as the sister ships 101, 102, and 103.

20 new destroyers and frigates are on order and the keel for 6 of them have been laid out as this is being published. The Phyrric Navy will increase its Battle Fleets from 21 to 24 and its Amphibious Assault Fleet from 7 to 9. Total active duty personnel will be raised from 2.0 million to 2.5 million with another 250,000 in active reserves. Total Naval Department force is 6,337,500 (this includes support, reserves and Marine numbers)

The Marine Corps, under the Naval Command, will be raised from a 750,000 force to 1.25 million. The Marines currently have an active reserve force of 150,000. The veteran elite units will be raised from 500,000 to 1 million. The veterans are used primarily on drop ships and protection of the Stations. The totals of the veterans are not calculated in the totals for the marines but are considered a sub-branch. There are no active reserves for the veterans as they volunteer to serve for life. Total Marine Corps force is now 2,962,500 (this includes support, veterans and reserves)

The Army after the draft and a new Congressional approval raises the standing amount from 1.75 million to 3 million. With support units and administrative positions, this total will be a raise from 2.5 million to 4 million respectively. Defective and old equipment will be replaced immediately with new equipment. There are currently 750,000 active reserve units, this number will be raised to 1 million. As always, the 100% supply regulation remains in effect. (Army staffing is at 5 million)

The Air Force is replacing all the aging F15 with F22 and should be complete by years end. The Air Force will be raised from a 1 million personnel force to be doubled at 2 million. Of this, an additional 40,000 pilots will be trained. Active reserve numbers will be raised from 250,000 to 500,000. Total Air Force personnel is at 3 million (support and reserves calculated in)

The fifth branch of the Service, The Alliance, implemented to serve the UNAOTO alliance, will be raised from 1 million to 1.75 million. This number reflects the manpower that can be fielded and are exclusively ground combat units. The support and admin figures of 750,000 is not calculated into this figure. There are currently 500,000 active reserves and that number will stand as is. This will total 3 million personnel.

Total military personnel: 17,337,500 or 1%, an increase from .76%.

The draft is no longer to be implemented as staffing is accomodated.

Notes on Alexander the Great BBG:

A: On a Montana hull, replace the far aft 16" gun turrent with an 8 pack of surface to surface guided missiles. Directly aft of the 8 pack is a SAM turrent, 2 missile silo with reloader mounted in the deck. The ASW is directly on the rear of the ship replacing the crane. there will still be 3 turrents of 16" for 9 barrels.

B: CIWS system installed on the superstructure, 1 forward, 1 midship, 1 aft, a broadside will show 3.

C: Tomahawk rack installed direct midships, side launch only.

D: Propulsion is a nuclear reactor as the belt armor is 20 inches thick. the speed is increased from 28 knots to 32.

E: Enhanced fire control with the use of Aegis for the 8 inch, 5 inch and CIWS turrents on the broadsides.

F: GPS and sonar installed.

G: Flag bridge installed directly behind the main bridge with full communications and command capabilities.

The Naval shipyards have been producing equipment at a record pace. Of the three new Battle Fleets that were approved by the Great House, 2 complete Battle Fleets have been produced and in the process of investigation, stress testing, and inspections. They should be ready for deploymeny soon, PNS has not released any further information on when and where the fleets will be deployed.

The new BBGN ATG class is a success and the keel for 4 more have been laid down bring the current total of 3 produced and 6 in production. Antipater BBGN 101 will join the 1st Fleet. The prototype ATG BBGN 100 is at Corcyra for all to see. Tours will be guided and resricted.

The Great House has authorized the implementation and budget for the new military numbers. These will be standing until further notice, the draft has been postponed until further notice. National Guard units are released from active duty.

PNL has been in cooperation will allies for research on new weapons and military hardware.

The Federal Government has been highly alarmed at the recent activities in Phyrric. As the Navy is the general force of the Federal Military Forces, any huge movement and naval buildup such as the one occuring in Phyrric is severely frightening to those in the Senate. To these ends, to ensure the Navy's status, even as the Air Force requests additional needed funding, the Senate has voted by a large majority to set aside a large amount of funds to begin constructing new ships, specifically 8 new Excelsior class Battleships, the newest class of the Federal Navy, and 5 new Ark Royal class Fleet Carriers.

Furthermore, the Valiant class Battlecruiser has been speedily set through sea trials and officially commisioned hastily, while more of the class have been ordered up as part of the new Naval building program. Also, large numbers of cruisers and destroyers have been re-deployed from the Reserve Fleet and are being re-vamped and modernized in Federal Shipyards, and the mothballing of several capitol ships, notably 9 of the Athena class Light Carrier, has been suspended indefinitely.

With Federally owned Naval Yards swamped with re-vamping older designs, the Federal Government has procured almost every drydock and yard on the mainland for the construction of the newer vessels. The re-tooling of the Port Royal Naval Command defenses have been sped up from their already heightened pace, and other major Naval Bases which include, Sevilla Naval Command, Corregidor Naval Command, Norfolk Naval River Command, Trenton Naval Base, Anson Naval Base, and Hart Naval Base have been given orders to ensure Port Security by improving and expanded naval defenses, while maintaining security for the Federal shipping lanes.