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Anchor Jon Archer: Good evening, I’m Jon Archer with Channel 1 Action News. We interrupt this showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show to bring you this Channel 1 Special Report. We go now to Terry Reed, who is coming to us live just a mile outside of Kzant.

*The camera flashes to Terry Reed, standing next to a tall, broad man clad in a black jumpsuit with the word “POLICE” emblazoned in white across the left breast*

Terry Reed: Thanks Jon. I’m here with Captain Liam Gordon, Citizen DML-3038-80. Captain what seems to be going on here?

Gordon: We’re dealing with what is no doubt the largest insurrection in our history. The terrorist Kzantian Separatist Movement has taken control of the city of Kzant. All police and government officials in Kzant have driven out or taken hostage, and several thousand civilians have also fled. Some are staying with family in friends in other cities, but the majority have nowhere to go. We are providing some temporary housing in Vrastil, but there seems to be a larger supply of refugees than space. The Separatists also claim to be holding multimillionaire Blake Robinson captive, although this has yet to be confirmed.

Reed: Have the terrorists made any demands?

Gordon: They are demanding immediate independence for the Kzantia province as well as billions in “reparations” from the government.

Reed: How is the government planning to respond?

Gordon: The government has already responded. Myself and 450 other police counter-terrorism specialists have been moved into the area to remove the threat. If the terrorists do not leave the city within twenty-four hours, we have received authorization to use Choker gas.

OOC: Choker is essentially the same as tear gas; it is NON- repeat NON-LETHAL.

Reed: And if they don’t leave after the Choker?

Gordon: Let’s hope that the Separatists will prove reasonable. If they don’t pull out, we’ll await further orders from the higher-ups.

Reed: Yes, let’s hope these terrorists will see reason. Back to you, Jon.

*the camera cuts back to Jon Archer in the studio*

Jon Archer: Thanks Terry. We’ll have more on this story at 10. We now return you to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, already in progress.

*The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on for the eighth time in six nights, fades to black and the words “CHANNEL 1 ACTION NEWS: SPECIAL REPORT” suddenly appear on the screen in conjunction with some cool news music*

Voice: Channel 1 Action News, the only place for the latest news from across the Dominion. Here’s anchor, Jonathan Archer.

*The camera cuts to Jon Archer, in the studio*

Jon Archer: Hi, I’m Jon Archer and you’re watching Channel 1. We are 23 hours and 17 minutes into “Standoff: Kzant,” and the Separatists have yet to respond to the government’s ultimatum: “Get out or we will force you out.” We take you now to Terry Reed, who is coming to us live, just one mile outside of Kzant itself.

*The screen now splits. On the left, we still see Jon Archer, on the right, Terry Reed is standing in his beaten windbreaker, with that big complacent smile. It’s one creepy smile, I mean if you look at it too long, you just want to punch him in the face until he’s lying unconscious and— but we’re getting off the subject. Terry Reed is there. Smiling. And I want to hit him.*

Reed: Thanks Jon. Well, we are just 43 minutes away from the deadline here and as you know, the terrorists known as the Kzantian Separatist Movement have yet to respond to the ultimatum, and the police seem ready to back up their threats *dramatic pause* with action.

Jon Archer: What action is the government planning to take?

Reed: The plan, Jon, is to use Choker gas, a non-lethal lung irritant often used in riot control. The gas will be dispersed from these police helicopters.
*The camera pans to show five black helicopters emblazoned with the word “POLICE” in white, then pans back to Reed*
Now, these helicopters don’t have any sort of automatic dispersal mechanism, so the police will simply be firing gas grenades out of the sides as they fly over the KSM. These helicopters have been making frequent flights throughout the day broadcasting the ultimatum, while at the same time collecting reconnaissance. The terrorists appear to be concentrated in the Northwest quadrant of the city, and this *dramatic pause* is where the police will concentrate their efforts.

*The camera reverts to a normal view, showing only Jon in the studio*

Jon Archer: Thanks, Terry. Once again, we can only pray that the KSM will see reason and surrender peacefully. We’ll have more on this story later, and don’t forget to watch us at 10, when Mike Dickens and Chuck Crichton will discuss the question: “What kind of government do we have? Who the hell rules Wyrmsvaar? And why don’t we know? Shouldn’t we? Don’t people usually know who their leader is?” We return you now to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is now nearing its conclusion.”

*Fade to black, then fade back to the studio.*

Jon Archer: (talking to one of the crew) Christ, that Reed guy is creepy... y'know, sometimes I’d just like to smash his face with a crowbar—

*Fade to black, then fade back to movie*

EDIT: I noticed there's an NS nation called Kazantia. So as to avoid confusion, all instances of the word Kazantia have been altered to "Kzantia." Since I don't know how to change the thread's title, it will remain as is.

*Meanwhile, in neighboring Luitinmus, the amazingly handsome and intellignet Supreme Dictator Zycom(affectionately known as "El Presidente" by the masses) is preparing to make a statement regarding the terrorist attacks. It is being televised simulataneously on all the television stations (all of which are state owned). *

Zycom: I am sure you are all aware of the events currently unfolding in Wyrmsvaar. Wyrmsvaar is our friend and neighbor, and thus we have no choice but to help. I am offering partial use of our military, particularly our military police, to our trusted neighbor. I have also ordered that our firefighting helicopters be outfitted with choker gas cannisters and sent to the Kzant region for use by the forces there. We want the people of Wyrmsvaar to know that the hearts of all the people of Luitinmus are with them. On a side note, anyone who opposes this position may direct their complaints to the Department of Execution and Dissent, and their complaints will be dealt with accordingly.

*Simultaneously, Kzant sympathizers in Luitinmus begin to prepare for their own coup attempt...*

Joshua Porshetzky: We will ride in under the banner of our Kzantian brothers, rip the Dictator from his chair, and install a new government for Kzantians by Kzantians!

Arnold Groptetskivitch: Aye! Luitinmus will become one with Kzant, and will crush all who have ever oppressed the Kzantian people!

JP: What weapons do we have at the base?

AG: We have 5 weaponized civilian helicopters outfitted with 2 missiles each and gattling guns, several hundred AK-47's, and enough body armor for twice the expected turnout. The forces have also been instructed to bring their own sidearms and are allowed to bring any rifles they can find.

JP: And troops?

AG: Based on interest and recent training exercises, we're expecting one to two thousand volunteers, sir.

JP: Send out a wire for all the forces to meet at HQ for the final stage. We set out on my signal to storm the Palace!

*In another part of the Han region, Frank B. Parker, the king of Romlesta and president of the Han Dynasty, sits in his private chambers watching the situation being played out in the Kazantia Province of Wymsvaar. A bead of sweat comes down his forehead; the reason being that those same terrorists might have sympathic supporters in his own nation.*

FP: "Damn it, what is going on over there?! :: He rises from his seat and moves over to his private telephone and punches in the number for his chief of staff, Derek Senate, and waits for him to pick up. ::

*In another part of the palace, Derek Senate is reviewing over the employment reports over the past month when he hears his telephone ringing. Out of instinct, he looks over at his chronometer.*

DS: "Somebody better have a good reason for calling this late..." :: He stands and hurries over and picks up the phone. :: "This is Senate."

FP: :: practically yelling :: "Derek, what is going on over in Wyrmsvaar?!"

DS: :: has no clue as to what his king is talking about :: "My apologies my liege. :: turns on the television and hears the latest news report on the situation of Wyrmsvaar :: "Apparently, my liege, a terrorist group has taken control of one of our neighboring country's cities."

FP: :: gets red-faced :: "I know that, Senate!" :: checks his chronometer" "Get the Romlesta cabinet together. I want this situation resolved."

DS: :: he nods :: "Yes, my lord."

* An hour later, the scene arrives to the Romlesta cabinet room, where the nobles of all the regions of Romlesta have come to discuss the matter at hand.*

FP: :: sits on his mobile throne, a must for the always moving king :: "All right, I want opinions, now!"

*Immediately, Greg Jacobs, Romlesta's Defense Secretary speaks up*

GJ: We go in there hard and fast and leave no survivors!

FP: That's your answer for everything Jacobs! :: gives a smack across the face to Jacobs :: "I want real opinions!"

*After a short time, Kerry Able, Romlesta's Diplomat Chairman, offers his opinion.*

KA: "What if we played the part of peacemaker between the terrorists and the Dominion of Wyrmsvaar? It would make us look good on all parts.'

FP: :: nods slightly :: "A good idea, Mr. Able. However, Romlesta has a policy of non-negotiation with terrorists. Would it be a breach if we negotiated with terrorists attacking another country?"

KA: :: he shakes his head :: "Not in this chairman's position, my lord."

*The Secretary of Heath, Richard Evens, offers up.*

RE: "We might have to consider that if the Dominion of Wyrmsvaar gives in to the demands, the terrorists might not want to surrender even then. If that became the case, they might move cells into other countries, like Romlesta."

FP: :: he nods :: "You spoke my thoughts, Mr. Evens." :: he turns to his assistant :: "Mr. Fisher, make arrangements with the Romlesta Television Station to get me airtime with all of the citizens."

*A couple of hours later.*

FP: "Loyal citizens of Romlesta, our neighboring nation of Wyrmsvaar is going through a crisis right now. A terrorist cell has taken control of one of their cities and we don't what what outcome this might lead to." :: he points to his portrait of the Han Emperor :: "It is the Emperor's command that the situation be resolved as quickly as possible and that is exactly what we are going to do."

*The screen changes to a showing of Romlesta's forces mobilizing*

FP: By order of the Emperor, I am mobilizing our nation's armed forces for defense of our nation and the support of the Dominion of Wyrmsvaar. There shall be total victory for us. Long Live the Emperor!

*The speech ends and King Parker returns to his chambers.*

FP: This might be a good chance for Romlesta to get something out of this...

*Scene ends*

9pm Han Standard Time
1 mile outside of Kzant, Kzantia province

*Captain Liam Gordon is addressing a cadre of twenty Wyrmsvaari CounterTerror Police*

Gordon: The ultimatum has expired, and the KSM has made its decision. We have received our authorization, so load up. I want two police launching gas in each chopper from either side, firing once every 15-30 seconds for optimum dispersal. As long as the choppers stay along the defined flight corridors, you should be fine. Once you've completed your mission, you are to circle around through the Northeast quadrant of the city and head back here for debriefing. You have each been issued one MP-5k submachine gun in the unlikely event that your helicopter is shot down. Alright, move out!

Police Cadre: Sir, yes sir!

*They immediately fan out, heading to their choppers. Eight minutes and seventeen seconds after the expiration of the ultimatum, the police begin to make good on their threats.*

~~Meanwhile, in the northeastern section of Kzant, Zrak Krinosk is leaning against a wall in an abandoned apartment complex with his eyes closed, trying to relax. His ears detect a slight whirring in the distance. The sound is nearly imperceptible, but he snaps to full alertness in an instant. The whirring grows louder, and he recognizes the regular rhythmic beating of helicopter blades. The sharp ringing of an alarm bell sounds, another Separatist has detected the approach of the choppers. Grasping an RPG, Zrak rings his own alarm bell. Within three minutes, every Separatist will be on full alert.~~

*The Kzant Liberation Brigade (as the Luitinmus seperatist sympathizers call themselves) members have congregated at their "base" - a few aluminum buildings in the middle of the desert on the outskirts of the capital city of Zycomingrad. Their leaders give a speech before moving into the city. Helicopters drone in the background.*

Joshua Porshetzky: Men! Load your weapons! Today is the day we have been waiting for. It is the day we will take back what is rightfully ours! We are all descendants of the ancient Kzantian race! Our ancestors farmed this land, built its first cities, constructed the greatest civilization known to the world, just to have it ripped from their hands! By THEM, at that! We will remove all traces of outsiders from this land, meet with our Romlestan neighbors, and return the Kzantians to their rightful place! Let us live and die for our ancestors!

KLB Forces: AYE!

Arnold Groptetskivitch: Load into the trucks! We move in minutes! The helicopters will precede the ground forces, clearing the way for the trucks. Drive straight to the Palace; take no prisoners!

*Jake Harding, the head of the Quantummen Counter-terrorist department, is making his report on the situation in Wyrmsvaar to the Leader of Quantummen, David Archy.*

JH: This situation in Wyrmsvaar has been escalating recently, but has not goon beyond what they can handle. I think that we should offer our support to Wyrmsvaar and have the troops on alert but not send any until they ask.

DA: Why should we withhold our support from Wyrmsvaar until they are desparate?

JH: If we spend all of our millitary resources fighting in Wyrmsvaar then we will have none left here to defend us from an attack by the terrorists that are probably here.

DA: I see. (he presses an intercom botton) Please send in the rest of the advisors.(he releases the botton and a few seconds later the blast door opens and the rest of the cabinate walks in) As you all know Wyrmsvaar is having trouble with terrorists. I asked Jake here to give me his opion and I would now like to hear yours.

Andrew McCormic(Secretary of R&D): I think that we should wait to get involved until our new battle units are ready so that we can use this as a test of their abilities.

Don johnson(Secratary of military): We should prove our military might by helping to crush these terrorists as soon as possible.

DA: I think that we will publicly give our support to Wyrmsvaar but not send any troops until they really need them.

(Few hours later David is on national TV)

DA: We are putting our support behind Wyrmsvaar in their fight agianst these terrorist. We will offer our aid to them and prepare our military. Thank you.


*A small town town in the heart of Quantumen*

"We have confermed military support", said a terrorist into his coded radio, "perpare to launch the attack on the city of Isona. This is Cell 1 out."

*Channel 1 Action News at Ten: Mike Dickens and Chuck Crighton are having a debate on government.*

Mike Dickens: I seriously doubt that Wyrmsvaar is a republic or any democratic form of government. If my colleague would just note that a two-week term of office does not lead to the sort of efficiency that the Dominion's government has often shown.

Chuck Crighton: If I may just point out one thing, let me say that my esteemed colleague, Mister Dickens, is a poophead. His own theory about the nation being ruled by an enormous conglomerate of--

Jon Archer: I'm sorry to interrupt, gentlemen, but we have a breaking story in Kzantia. We take you live to Terry Reed.

*The camera once again flashes to Terry Reed wearing a smile so wide you'd want to bludgeon him to death.*

Terry Reed: Thanks, Jon. At about 9pm Han Standard time tonight, five police helicopters flew out over Kzant with the mission of forcing Kzantian terrorists to release their hostages and surrender peaceably. Over an hour later, two of those helicopters have not returned and the Police believe they may have been shot down by the Separatists. Now--

*Quickly, the camera returns to the studio and Jon Archer*
Archer: I'm sorry to cut you off Terry, but I believe the government is about to make a statement.

*The screen changes again, now showing a tall man in the high-collared blue overalls that is the uniform of government representatives in Wyrmsvaar.

Spokesman: Citizens, we have confirmed reports that a doubleplusungood terror organization has downed two police helicopters. Please do not be alarmed. Our policemen are trained and may still be alive. We regard this as an act of war. Wars are meant to be fought by soldiers, not police, and therefore, I am calling up the Wyrmsvaari First Airborne Cavalry. They are en route the Kzantia region and will arrive three hours and twenty-three minutes from now. The unlawful terrorist insurrection will receive another chance from us. We issue this ultimatum: "Vacate Kzant. Release your hostages. Death awaits the disobedient." Thank you.

*Back to Jon Archer*
Archer: Well folks, we now see that the government is planning military action against the terrorists. We can only hope and pray for the families of those brave policemen...

~~In the northeastern province of Kzant; Zrak Krinosk watches the panicked movements of police trying to escape the downed helicopter. Three are moving, one is still. Placing his expended RPG on the floor, he grabs a hunting rifle. It's meant for big game, but it works just as well on humans. Zrak steadied himself and gazed through the scope down at the police below~~

*gunshot*

*gunshot*

*gunshot*

*Major-General Stanley Gandiero, Citizen JHD-0043-55, addresses the First Airborne Cavalry Division*

Gandiero: I'm sure you've all become aware of the Kzantian response to our last ultimatum. For those of you who have managed to avoid contact with the entire police force today, Blake Robinson has been killed. The KSM has issued a statement that all other hostages have been executed as well, and the government is fairly willing to believe them at this point. Therefore, we have received authorization for a strike against the KSM. Apache helicopters will move in directly on the northwest portion, priority targets are anyone with RPGs. Try to locate and neutralize those persons first. Fifteen minutes after the Apaches come in and sweep the area of their antiaircraft weapons, Chinooks will go in with a full load of shocktroopers. We have orders to take as many Kzantians alive as possible...

~~In the Northeast quadrant, Zrak is asleep in the apartment.

"Wake up," says a voice. Zrak stirs, opening his eyes and finding himself staring directly at the business end of an FN FAL. A Wyrmsvaari soldier stands at its executive end. "Good," says the soldier, "get off the ground. Follow him," he points to another Wyrmvaari trooper carrying a large machine gun.~~

~~In the northwestern quadrant, the Apaches make a final sweep, but the area has been cleaned out. Those Kzantians who did not surrender now lie in growing pools of crimson~~

*Afterward*

Gordon: Thank you for your assistance, General Gandiero. We will take over from here. (To the police) Line up the prisoners. Give every fourth one a red badge, the rest get a green badge. Green badges to Virkenzaida, Red badges to Draaksung. Get to it!

Secret message sent to Abraham Tinkersmitt:
[code:1:d9006ea778]
131 subjects secured for project; now en route to Draaksung.
============End Transmission============[/code:1:d9006ea778]

*Later, on Channel 1 Action News*

Jon Archer: Thanks to the valiant efforts of our soldiers, we can all sleep a little easier tonight. The First Airborne has been pulled out. Fifty CounterTerror police have remained behind to oversee the return of the refugees to their homes. On a sad note, Millionaire Blake Robinson has died...

*We return to King Parker, looking over regional maps of the Han Dynasty.*

FP: Well, then. The Uprising has been subdued. Now, the only thing to wait for is a report from General Xian.

*Miles away, in the Romlesta Command Center, General Xian Dorong is calling up his staff.*

GX: Congratulations, men. In our "help" to Wyrmsvaar, we have collected over four provinces, each with its own group of families now under Romlestian control. Prepare to establish an armed force around our newly established border. I am going to talk with his Majesty immedietly... Dismissed!

*An hour later, General Xian reaches the main phone line with the King.*

GX:My liege, you now have control of four new provinces. I believe according to the civilians on the land, our newly aquired piece of territory is called Jiang Dong.

FP: Excellent, General. Once you return, you will be promoted and be given your own Marquis-dom.

GX: My Lord!

FP: Continue to establish your presense in the area. I have no doubt that we will be hearing something from Wyrmsvaar soon enough...

This unlawful seizure of Wyrmsvaari territory has been regarded as an act of war! Our forces will rally to drive back the invaders, this will not go unpunished.

*Three secret transmissions are rapidly sent by Dominion Central Authority*
[code:1:9a60fb1820]
To: Sevrik Jarnion
Sec. Defense
Cit. Code Secret
From: Central Authority

Distribute orders to mobilize the following units:

1st Airborne Cavalry: (24 Apache Helicopters, 8 Chinooks, 360 elite infantry)
7th Armored Division: (100 tanks, 450 soldiers)
8th Armored Division: (100 tanks, 450 soldiers)
2nd Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
3rd Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
4th Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
23rd Shocktrooper Battalion: (240 soldiers)

Priority: Retake Uranium fields in Jiang Dong

============End Transmission============[/code:1:9a60fb1820]

[code:1:9a60fb1820]
To: Draaksung Administrative Staff
From: Central Authority

Accelerate progress of ISRI.
============End Transmission============[/code:1:9a60fb1820]

*The third secret message*

To: Facility-41 Staff
From: Central Authority

Our nation is suffering a dreadful crisis. At this hour of impending doom, we can only pray for a GODSEND.

EDIT: Adding a regional map for the war.

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*King Frank Parker stands in the Romlestan command center in the Imperial Capital, looking over his reports of Jiang Dong and the resources contained therin.*

FP: Wonderful, wonderful! The Dominion of Wyrmsvaar knew exactly what was here! I must say, that government gives me the creeps... who the hell is running the show over there...

*The telephone rings and Parker moves over to pick it up. On the other end of the line is Derek Senate, the Chief of Staff for Romlesta.*

FP: This is King Parker.

DS: My Lord, The Dominion of Wyrmsvaar has begun preperations for war against the Kingdom of Romlesta!

FP: What?! Don't they know who I am?!

DS: Yes, my liege.

FP: Damn them. Give command of Romlestan troops to General Xian Dorong. He has had success with the Wyrmsvaar forces before. I want Jiang Dong firmly in my grasp. There will be no release for the citizens of Jiang Dong... in fact, bring me the civil leaders of Jiang Dong. I want them to be sent to the Imperial Capital.

DS: Yes, my liege.

*A half-hour later, Senate calls General Dorong and gives him the good news.*

XD: His Highness has given me command of the Romlestan armies?

DS: That is correct, General. Use them well to defeat our traitorious neighbor.

XD: Yes, sir! Long Live the Emperor!

*Meanwhile, back with Parker...*

FP: The King of Romlesta, Frank Parker, wishes to see his Imperial Highness.

*From behind closed doors...*

Ominous Voice: Come!

*The doors open, revealing a figure covered with a shade, not allowing anyone the full view of his bodice.*

FP: Your Majesty! :: he bows so low that his head touches the floor :: Your loyal servent wishes to inform you that one of our neighboring nations, the Dominion of Wyrmsvaar, has mobilized its forces against us!

OV: What?! Why would they do such a thing?

FP: It is because Romlestan troops have taken four provinces that had once belonged to the Dominion in an effort to quell uprisings in the area.

OV: What do you propose to do, my servant?

FP: I wish an Imperial Decree to say that the Domion of Wyrmsvaar is a traitor to the Han and give it to the rest of the nations in the Dynasty. The Kingdom of Romlesta is to big and too much of the Dominion by itself... but this would be an excellent chance to see how loyal these other nations are...

OV: How dare you?! :: he pulls down the screen in a fit of rage :: You dare play games with the nations in this region in order to satisfy your own curiosity?!

FP: :: his head still on the ground, not allowing himself to see the Son of Heaven :: Deign to see, Your Eminence... Deign to see...

OV: :: calms down and takes a seat back on his throne :: I shall allow it. You will have your imperial decree!

FP: Thank you, Your Grace!

OV: King Frank Parker...

FP: Yes, your eminence?

OV: By order of the Emperor of the new Han Dynasty, I give you the Imperial Decree to dispose of the traitorious nation, The Dominion of Wyrmsvaar! Good Luck in Battle!

FP: :: has his eyes closed as he stands and bows :: Yes, your Majesty. There will be no survivors of traitors...

*An hour later...*

FP: :: grins :: I have what I wanted... now it's time to get an insect out of the way... :: laughs ::

*Praetor-Martial Jack Attrishun stands hunched over a map of the Han Dynasty in a command tent, with a council of his Generals.*

Attrishun: The First Airborne will act as a spearhead for our assault on Canton, with 7th Armored and 4th Infantry following close behind. I want the 3rd Infantry to remain near Kzant, to act as a reserve. The 8th Armored will stay to the North of the 7th, then sweep towards the Romlestan firebase near Yangde with the 23rd Shocktrooper battalion. The 4th Infantry will move in between Yangde and Canton to prevent any attempt to place a wedge between our attacks.

Major-General Gandiero: There is an airport in Canton?

Attrishun: Yes, and from Canton, we will be within helicopter range of their firebases in Zhongshan and Jiangtun. Once we get their, we just have to hold out until more reinforcements arrive. I've made a request to Central Authority for an additional armor division and air support.

*Meanwhile, at Fort Shear, just ten miles away, a man wearing the high-collared blue overalls that is the uniform of government agents drives a truck up to the front gates*

Guard: Halt! Alright, whaddya got in there?

Driver: Delivery. A gift from DCA.

Guard: Where're you comin' from?

Driver: Nowhere.

Guard: Alright, go on through...

*In the deep underground, the Romlestan Command Group meets to discuss possible stratigies. At the head of the table is Derek Senate.*

DS: Alright, now... We have Jiang Dong in our grasp and our Lord wishes it to remain as such. The traitorous Domion of Wyrmsvaar is preparing for an all out war... but I do believe that we have something up our sleeves to combat anything they throw against us. General Dorong!

*General Xian Dorong, just flown in from the Jiang Dong province, arrives and takes the lead position.*

XD: The Dominion of Wyrmsvaar is preparing her forces to engage Romlesta Battle Guards near Jiang Dong. :: brings up a full scale map on the holographic projector :: What I propose is, we send in our 5th Infantry Division, under General Vaughn White, into the southernmost region of Wyrmsvaar, while sending 7th Armored Battalion, with General Benjamin Blake, through the uppermost region, skirting near the Romlesta-Luitimnus border. While this goes on, we send in our 3rd Air Division under Captain Steven Aven, to bomb important military facilites and expendable civilian sites. And to counteract the possibility of a loss of our air power, we send the 3rd Central fleet around the Isle of Roesa and begin bombardment of the Wyrmsvaar people. I predict an end to the war in a matter of hours, if not sooner.

DS: :: smiles :: General Dorong, His Majesty was quite correct in choosing you to lead our military. :: he pats him on the back :: A job well done, General.

XD: If you all will excuse me, I have a war to engage in.

*General Dorong leaves, and the meeting is adjourned... Meanwhile, King Parker visits the Imperial Palace once more. He wears his full military attire, complete with swords and his Imperial Headdress.*

FP: King Frank Parker of Romlesta wishes to speak to the Son of Heaven!

*What could Parker be planning? Will there be an overthrow? Will parker receive the Imperial Mandate? That's to come later...*

*At Fort Shear, a convoy of armored trucks is being unloaded. 20,000 artillery shells are moved in metal crates by forklift into the armory under the supervision of a Government Agent. Colonel Klink, no relation to a certain other Colonel Klink of Hogan's Heroes fame, approaches the man*

CK: Vat's going on here?

GA: Just a delivery of munitions, orders of Central Authority.

CK: Central Authority, ja? Vell, I think ve have a right to know vere zese came from, ja?

GA: Have you ever heard of Facility 41?

CK: No

GA: Good. Because there is no Facility 41. Now, don't touch those shells, they've got a very nasty surprise.

CK: Vas ist das?

GA: I'm sorry, you're not cleared to know more. A detachment from Hazardous Warfare will arrive within the hour. They will handle this. Don't touch those shells.

*Meanwhile, the Emergency Broadcast System overrides every TV Set in Wyrmsvaar*

EBS: Attention citizens. A state of war now exists between the Dominion of Wyrmsvaar and Romlesta. Central Authority assures all citizens of their safety. Please await further instructions. Attention citizens. A state of...

*Across Wyrmsvaar, SAM sites come alive, firing at the approaching 3rd Air Division. Meanwhile, a strange videotape has been leaked out of the Dominion. It shows a man, looking to be of Kzantian origin, standing on a rocky plateau next to a strange-looking apparatus.*

Voice: Commencing test 112-a. Activating at 12 cycles.

*The man looks about confused for a minute, then suddenly grasps his stomach. After a few seconds, he violently spews a recent meal from his mouth.*

Voice: Deactivating, *a brief pause* alright, beginning second phase of test. Activating at 7 cycles.

*The man, barely recovered from his abdomenal spasms, clasps at his ears. He falls to his knees as if under some immense invisible weight, before finally surrendering and collapsing to the ground. There is a brief pause before the voice speaks again.*

Voice: Deactivating. Let's get a team over there to check him out. *There is a brief pause as a group of people crouch over the body. One of them stands, giving a "thumbs-up." Some applause is audible. Excellent work people. Okay, let's get ready for the next test.

*the video fades*

What is the meaning of these strange videos? Can the third air division be stopped? What are those strange munitions at Fort Shear? Why does Terry Reed have such a creepy smile? These questions and many more may be answered our next issue...

The table is quiet in Ericville, formerly Taipei. All of the senior party members wait expectantly for the dictator to arive. Five minutes late, he makes his entrance.

Eric: "Romelsta has all but threatened to invade us if we do not aid in their war against Wyrmsvaar. However, we cannot comply, for doing so would mean huge financial losses. Wurmsvaar is our greatest market for lumber. We cannot allow them to be defeated.

"But niether are we powerful enough to stop a full invasion with our military. True, they are superbly trained, but they are few, and we are a small island nation. There is a solution, but it will require the agreement of the entire Politic Party.

"As some of you know, we have been extensively mining uranium for the last year. Our scientists have recently completed their first fission-powered bomb. It was tested earlier today in the Pacific. With all of these pieces in place, here is what I propose...."

None of them liked it, but in the end, they were forced to approve. Nobody disagrees with Eric.

*Another convoy pulls up to Fort Shear. Soldiers wearing the airtight CBR-resistant H-Suits of the Hazardous Warfare Contingent take the munitions crates and load them into armored trucks before heading toward the coast, meanwhile, a new message is broadcast via the Emergency Broadcast System.*

EBS: Attention citizens. During this crisis, the government requests the use of any of your aquatic vehicles. If any of you possess any sort of oceangoing vessels, please inform your local Representative. If you live near a coastal area, you are advised to move inland. This has been the Emergency Broadcast System...

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To: Central Authority
From: Hazardous Warfare Command

Vessels secured:
3 oil tankers, single-hulled
108 recreationals 50+ feet
325 recreationals 30-50 feet
304 recreationals <30 feet
1 Destroyer: Victor-Class

HWC Equipment readied:
1,804 mortar
18,031 mortar shells, sarin payload
1,069 CDS artillery shells, sarin payload
2,500 H-Suits

Ready to commence upon confirmation


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To: Hazardous Warfare Command
From: Central Authority

Verified. Commence operation upon receival of this message.


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*Seceret military bunker: David and his cabinate are meeting on the recent terrorist conflict and the impending war between Wyrmsvaar and Romulesta.*

JH: We found and eliminated 2 terrorist cells within our borders sir.

DA: Good work. Now on to the more pressing matter of this war, Romuleta has said that we must join them or face destruction. How are prospects if we don't join them?

Tom Fath(Secretarty of Information): He turns on a holographic model Well given our position we cannot expect help from Wyrmsvaar and our border is not easily defended, but we do have a bunker wall covering our entire border and surface-to-air missle sites located along it aswell. I think that we may have a chance agianst a small land and air attack,but a full scale invation would crush us. Our intel, shows that they have mustered a large force to attack Wrymsvaar, but we do not know how much of their force they have hidden away.

DA: What about project 230-M6?

Andrew McCormic: It is ready.

DA: Good then could we use that to launch an attack on the Imperial Citadel.

AM: a uniformed officer comes in and handes him and piece of paper It is not ready it, malfunctioned during a test, and will require more time to complete it.

DA: Then we shall remain neutral until we are attacked

TF: I will have my people work on gathering data now both sides and report back tomarrow.

DA: OK. For now put the troops on high alert.

*Ten minutes later in an seceret base near the Romulesta border*

Soldier: Man all stations, we are on red alert. I repeat we are on red alert until hostilities in the Dynasty have come to an end.

*A military base in the center of Quantummen*

Loud speaker: clear testing area, clear testing area, area clear begin test.

a computer suddenly stops working and the lights on the test pad die

Loud speaker: test complete, now reset and repeat.

*Broadcast from the government, on all television stations, and 'internet' sights, given by Chad Bran, minister of defense*

Attention peoples of TheNRA. It has come to our attention that the Luitinmus has declared its alliance to Wyrmsvaar in these troubled times within the dynasty. Being loyal subjects in the empire, TheNRA has no choice but to act. Under these conditions our Grand King gave forth a proclamation of war on both the rebellious Wyrmsvaar and her traitorous allies, including but not limited too Luitinmus. TheNRA will therefore dispatch the following troops to do war with Luitinmus. Heading the field operations will be major James O. Killum. Any attempt to interfere with the King’s orders will result in your demise. The objective of the military campaign at this time is only to subdue the rebellious Luitinmus.
Let us all say the government approved prayer for our troops.

Troops to be dispatched:
1st Airborne (50 F-16 20 Apache Helicopters 10 Black Hawks 2 C-17 Globemaster III 400 First Response Troops)
4th Airborne (15 B-52 Bombers 1 B-1 Stealth Bomber 2 F-117 Stealth Fighters 25 F-16’s)
2nd Armored Division: (50 tanks, 200 soldiers)
3rd Armored Division: (50 tanks, 200 soldiers)
1st Infantry Division: (1500 soldiers)
2nd Infantry Division: (1500 soldiers)
2nd Night Strike (200 night strike soldiers)
* End communication *

-Cut to thrown room-
CB- my lord, the troops have been dispatched, as per your orders.
King (name unknown)- Excellent. Soon Luitinmus shall be brought to there knees. And if we should happen to acquire some territory while they are taught their lesson…?
CB- I will inform the Major Killum that any territory which does not surrender within 48 hours of notice shall be considered part of TheNRA, strictly for ::ahem:: the purpose of making sure the rebellion is quashed.
K- Very good. See to that now.
CB- Yes my lord. ::bows and leaves::

*Broadcast from the government, on all television stations, and 'internet' sights, given by Chad Bran, minister of defense*
Today is a glorious day for the nation of TheNRA, for as you will all be shortly aware, our enamy, Luitinmus, has fled the field of battle. It is with this news that the King makes his formal declaration of anexation of the former Luitinmus teritory into the NRA. Any attempt to dispute this, or a return of Luitinmus will mean War. Also, let it be known that as we speak our military is on the move to the boarders of both Wyrmsvaar and Zyle. At Wyrmsvaar the army shall establish a base and begin patrolling the boarders in order to keep any possible infaltraion from occuring. This willbe done by the 1st Sniper Division. At Zyle a boarder patrol will be established for the sole purpose of keeping terrorists out. As of this time, that is all the announcements fromthe King. May you never question him.
* End boardcast after 10th repition*

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To: Hazardous Warfare Command
From: Central Authority

Please mobilize all hazardous warfare units.

Authorized: Use of sarin and advanced nerve gas Arsenal
Authorized: 1.3 billion credit-points for purchase of additional Arsenal
Authorization Pending: Use of phosphorous weapons

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To: Sevrik Jarnion
Sec. Defense
Cit. Code Secret
From: Central Authority

Please mobilize the following units to repel the impending invasion from TheNRA:
3rd Corps-
12th Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
13th Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
14th Infantry Division: (1800 soldiers)
21st Armored Division: (250 Tanks, 1000 soldiers)
22nd Armored Division: (250 Tanks, 1000 soldiers)
4th Corps-
88th Armored Division: (250 Tanks, 1000 soldiers)
29th Infantry Division: (2000 soldiers)
31st Infantry Division: (2000 soldiers)
1st Combat Wing: (24 MiG-25, 36 MiG-21, 12 MiG-29)
1st Bomber Wing: (24 WB-11 "Harbringer" Bombers)
102nd Shocktrooper Battalion: (240 soldiers)

Place all reservists on alert and be ready to mobilize 5th Corps.

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To: Central Authority
From: Draaksung Administrative Staff

ISRI is beginning to reach fruition. Construction commencing of 36 UAVs with 12-cycle generators. Shipment to frontlines in 2 weeks. Commencing design of UAV with 7-cycle generator.

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*King Frank Parker of Romlesta has requesting an audience with the Emperor, wearing full military garb, including ceremonial swords and his Imperial headdress.*

FP: My Lord, your humble servant request something of you.

*Behind his protective screen, the Emperor speaks with his voice.*

EV: What would you ask of me, King of Romlesta.

*Immediately, Parker unsheathes his sword, and holds it in his hands, kneeling before the Emperor's figure and offers the sword to him.*

FP: I wish you to end my life, my Lord!

*The Emperor breathes in sharply as he hears the request from the king.*

EV: What are you speaking about?!

FP: The Han Dynasty in turmoil and it is my fault! It was my decision to take over the Wyrmsvaar territory of Jiang Dong! Now, a nation has been run out of the Dynasty and there are wars popping up all over the region... all because of this servant.

EV: Can there be any other way?

FP: I see none, my Lord. If you behead me, then the nation of Wyrmsvaar will be satisfied and the successor of the Romlestan kingdom will return the lands taken from them and the region shall have peace once more.

EV: I see...

*The Emperor removes the cover, while Parker bows so that he won't be able to see his face, still holding his sword before him.*

EV: King Frank Parker of Romlesta, you have declared it your intent to end your life. Have you composed a death-poem?

FP: I have, my liege...

In the early days of Han, the Emperor was a God,
Yet, later, he became nothing more than a sod.
Your loyal servant made it is life's wish to make you,
the true Emperor, made anew.
And so, I give my life,
Under a blade, or my own knife.

*The Emperor sheds a tear that travels across his face.*

EV: That was very nice, King Parker.

*Now, Parker himself begins sheading tears.*

FP: I... am prepared.

*And, so, the Emperor raises the sword to behead the King of Romlesta. And it comes down, until it stops an inch above his neck.*

EV: No, there will be no more bloodshed. I will be hidden away no more!

*And so the Emperor, with no cover, leaves the Imperial Palace and enters the green below it.*

E: Loyal servants of Han, the Son of Heaven speaks! The Dynasty is going through a most troubling time and I intend to put a stop to it! By order of Emperor Yan, a general amnesty is declared in the Han Dynasty. The lands taken by Romlesta from Wyrmsvaar are hearby returned and the land shall return to where it was, a peaceful idyllic region.

*And the citizens of the Imperial Palace cheer the Emperor and his kind decision.*

E: It is my hope that the bad blood between the nations of Romlesta and Wyrmsvaar; and the nations of Luitnmus and NRA will cease as of now. The lands annexed by NRA will be returned to their rightful owner if he ever returns. If he does not, the lands shall be come an Imperial Protectorate zone, where no one nation holds claim to the land.

*Frank Parker emerges from the palace, tears still glistening from his face, and notices a single citizen away from the rest cheering, and a glint of something metal shining in the sun.*

FP: No! :: turns to the Emperor :: My Lord!

*Parker runs and throws his body in the path of the poisoned blade and the Emperor, taking the blade to the hilt in his back.*

FP: My Emperor...

E: King Parker! :: sees the Imperial Convoys capture the failed assassin. :: Behead him and place his head on a pike as a warning to all others!

*What has just happened?! Is Parker alive... if he is will he make it?! That is to come next!*

*Broadcast on all govenment channals*
In light of the recent occurences in the Imperial court, and the ending of hostilities between Romlesta and Wyrmsvaar, a decision was made that the lands of the Luitinmus shall be turne dover to the emperor uuntill such time as the govenment of Luitinmus shall return. It has also come to my attention that the suspect alegiance between Luitinmus and Wyrmsvaar never existed, but that an informational officer, for reasons unknown, falsly stated that it existed. He has been 'removed' form his position, and it is our sincinerist hope that Luitinmus shall accept our extension of appologies and good will. That is all.
*End broadcast*
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