New Lands!
IC: //The TV screen changes to a news broadcasting room. In the background is a big sign with the letters RNN on it. This stands for 'Rosellean News Network' The RNN broadcasts news for both Roselle, and for Yolande, and Yolande has no news network of it's own. A young man in a dark suit sits behind the speaker's desk with some papers in his hands\\
"Greetings, I'm Chris Patrick with RNN. I'm reporting to you live with a report that the Allied States are beginning to expand their holdings. Just last week, a large Cargo Ship co-owned by Yolandean, and Rosellean interests happened acrossed an island that seemd uninhabited. Upon further exploration it was found that the island was, indeed, devoid of sentient life. Over the next week the leaders of the Allied States debated over what was to be done, and they have decided to claim the island in the name of Roselle, as a Rosellean was Captain of the ship, and first to set foot on the shores of the island. More information will come later. I'm Chris Patrick. Thanks for watching"
With a flash of blue and ripple of space the GDC Iris flashed out of Sub-Space, appearing between the Sol planets of Earth and Mars.
"Okay people, let's get through this quick. I don't want to stay in this system any longer than we have to. Sol always gives me the creeps."
"Yes, sir. Beginning system scan."
Nothing seems to happen on the bridge, but on the hull of the ship the advanced sensor system begins to scroll across the Sol system, checking in the Earth interests of Klonor.
"The Ganymede is operational, the E-M station is still in standby, KE is progressing nicely, the Hermes is out around Mercury, and the...... wait a second...."
"What is it?"
"I'm reading something weird on the K-Islands. Human life-signs and evidence of habitation. I think we've got squatters."
"****. Why does this always happen on my watch? Okay, move us in and see if we can make contact. I want to know who it is down there."
Emperor Bhadi watched the news raport on his personal TV channel. "Dzak! Call general Whuki!" he shouted. Dzak, his secretary, left his table immediately and ran to general Whuki's office as fast as he could. "Sir, his majesty wants you to his room immediately!"
Whuki came to Bhadi's throne, fell off to his knees and kissed the emperor's feet. "Your majesty, what can i do for you?" Bhadi gave a signal, and Dzak put the tape of the raport playing. Bhadi asked his general "See that little fruit in that tree on the island?" and peeked at a tree at the background. "Yes, sir." Bhadi smiled, and told the general: "I want it. Take the whole island!" Whuki looked scared, and answered quietly: "B-but sir... It's impossible! They would propably shoot us down as quick as we'd enter their sights." "WHAT? You resisting me, your emperor???" "No, sir... I didn't mean... But... We can't just take the island..." Bhadi took his pistol from his holster and shot Whuki. "Colonel Sghotz, prepare for a mass attack. If they won't give the island to us, we will kill every single person on their island. Clear?" Sghotz, who had just come out from the shadows, smiled to the emperor, looking a bit evil: "Yes, mi'lord. No one will get out alive."
Bhadi El Bhadi: This is mainly between me, and Klonor.
Klonor: Captain Timothy Smith had been on the island since it was found, and was starting to get bored. He thought something exciting might be happening as he got news of a radio-call from an unknown source. He boarded his ship, and sent a reply:
"This is Captain Smith, of the M.M.S. Prongo. Who's calling us?"
"This is Captain, third class, Cillion Vrank of aboard the GDC Iris. Acting envoy for the Klonor Empire. You have illegally settled on lands owned by the Grand Duchy of Klonor. We demand your immediete removal from the premises, or we shall be forced to take action."
IC: Captain Smith chuckled to himself, and put his hand over the speaker for the radio "Get this guy" he said to his Navigator with a grin. Then he turned to the speaker again "Well, Captain Third-Class Cillion Vrank. We saw no border-markers. No buildings. Nothing. How can we be sure you're not just trying to chase us off?"
Yolande-Roselle: The Lord Admiral of the Republic of Kylara after watching KNS(Kylara News Service) sends and official telegram.
"Does your nation need assistance? If so, the Republic of Kylara is willing to send the First Cadre Regiment to help you secure your new island."
Respectfully,
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
"It's quite simple, actually. We are 'just trying to chase you off', because we own the island. It was discovered, analysed, and mined by Klonor over two centuries ago. Just because our minig corporations have since moved on doesn't mean the island is up for grabs."
He leans to the side to read a computer screen, refrshing his memory on the island specifics
"If you will kindly move to these coordinates (insert some long and meaningless string of numbers here) you will find the abandoned mineshaft we used for the Tungsten mining operation, as well as equipment clearly marked the Property of Klonor."
Phillip the Dictator of Pipona was flipping through his satellite television, taking a break from governing his 7 million people.
He comes across the World News Network, one of his least favorite channel but it's one of his only sources to what's happening in the world. The news was the Allied States were confused as usual with what to do with a newly discovered piece of land.
Unable to change the fact that his country was still in the fledgling stage and had no control of what was to happen with this new piece of land he went back to his position of dictator continuing his plan to bring about a new great and powerful nation, second to none.
Klonor: Captain Smith thought to himself for a moment "Listen Captain. I've been told by my superiors to stay here, and I intend to. Old, abandoned mineshafts don't mark ownership. Nations mine land they don't own often enough to make me a little stubborn"
Kylara: That's marked as 1,000-2,000 soldiers by our charts. Are you sure you wish to commit such a force to a foreign venture?
Cillion Vrank sighed to himself, resigning himself to a long and boring argument. These primitive people always were a pain.
"I don't care if you're so stubborn that a rampaging rhino couldn't move you, the fact is that we own that island. Now, either you vacate the territory or soon I'll have to contact your government and aplogise for the tragic loss of the islands inhabitants. Catch my drift?"
Kylara: That's marked as 1,000-2,000 soldiers by our charts. Are you sure you wish to commit such a force to a foreign venture?
Yolande-Roselle: Our force structure is slightly different. One regiment("First Cadre" for example) is made up of 5 Battalions. One thousand men/women each.
Also, I have low-orbit troop/cargo transports as well as fighters and bombers that can be sent if needed. The "Transports" will be needed for troop transport first, then re-supply later.
Foreign Venture: Yes. I am willing to commit such a force if the following conditions are met;
1) Negotiations for future trade between out two nations gets underway within the month.
2) That we join into a Mutual Defense Pact.
3) If there are any minerals and/or materials found of any use it will be shared with us.
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Klonor: "And what's that gonna' do to public opinion of your nation? You go killing people who can't even shoot back, and you're going to earn your people some enemies. We're not moving" Captain Smith turned t his Navigator "Fire up the engines. We may need the extra generator power" Within 2 minutes the old, twin Diesels were being started up.
Kylara: That's marked as 1,000-2,000 soldiers by our charts. Are you sure you wish to commit such a force to a foreign venture?
Yolande-Roselle: Our force structure is slightly different. One regiment("First Cadre" for example) is made up of 5 Battalions. One thousand men/women each.
Also, I have low-orbit troop/cargo transports as well as fighters and bombers that can be sent if needed. The "Transports" will be needed for troop transport first, then re-supply later.
Foreign Venture: Yes. I am willing to commit such a force if the following conditions are met;
1) Negotiations for future trade between out two nations gets underway within the month.
2) That we join into a Mutual Defense Pact.
3) If there are any minerals and/or materials found of any use it will be shared with us.
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
1) Jolly good.
2) We have no Armed Forces, but we might be able to contribute with non-violent defenses.
3) Agreed.
"I don't give a damn what it'll do to 'public opinion'. The fact is, you're illegally in Klonor territory. More than that, you've claimed Klonor land for your own. Technically, that makes you an invading nation. You want us to let you invade and conquer Klonor territory and not do anything to stop you, just because you don't have weapons? Use your mind man, there's no way in hell that's gonna happen."
The weapons on board the Iris begin to charge, rotating to point down at a tiny group of islands on the Earth's surface.
"Now, vacate the island."
1) Jolly good.
2) We have no Armed Forces, but we might be able to contribute with non-violent defenses.
3) Agreed.
Yolande-Roselle: Message from the Lord Admiral to follow.....
"Very good Yolande-Roselle! Glad we can be of assistance. Please alert your senior commander on the scene that the First Cadre Regiment of the Republic of Kylara is on it's way with 20 Troop Transports, 40 Space/Atmo Fighters, and 32 Space/Atmo Bombers.
10 of our Transports are bringing shield generators/ammo/food & medical supplies to help with the defense.
All Kylara Forces in the area will be under the command of Colonel Sabrina Tibbetts(my niece). If you have any questions or requirements don't hesitate to call on the Comm Link."
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Klonor: Message from the Lord Admiral of Kylara to follow......
"Captain Vrank, I am sending forces to help Yolande-Roselle. They are a relatively small nation with little or no military. Please reconsider your actions. The island you wish to protect cannot be worth all that much since your people left centuries ago.
What is the harm in Yolande-Roselle taking the island for themselves?"
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Kylara: We await the arrival of your forces. There's a lot of loose sand on the island. Be carefull.
Klonor: "We will do no such thing unless told to by our managers" Captain Smith said. His Navigator tapped him on the shoulder "The engines are on sir" "Good. Tell Dr. Howard to be ready to handle some wounded"
Direct Beam Communication: Lord Admiral Admiral Tibbetts of Kylara
The 'harm' is the fact that it is Klonor territory and has been forcibly seized. The nation of Yolande-Roselle could have contacted us and requested the use of the island, they might even have tried tp purchase it, but instead they just moved in without even acknowledging us. The value of the land is immaterial, what matters is the fact that Klonor territory has been attacked and we will defend it.
We do not wish to make enemies, nor do we wish to commence violent actions, but we will not stand for this. You would be wise to withold military support from Yolande-Roselle, or at least try to talk them into conceding. We do not want a war, but we will fight if we have to.
IC: Captain Smith turned to his XO "Break open the Small-Arms Lockers, and break out the Emergencey Gear" The ship's Small-Arms Locker was really more of a closet with a few old weapons in it.
Kylara: We await the arrival of your forces. There's a lot of loose sand on the island. Be carefull.
Yolande-Roselle:
"Kylaran Forces are now sub-orbital heading for your people. They will arrive in 2-hours.
Is it possible for Yolande-Roselle and Klonor to come to the negotiating table? Maybe we can all come away from this with something. Instead of dead people."
Klonor:
"Might I remind you, that you have a Starship and we(Kylara and Yolande-Roselle) do not. What harm would it be to power your weapons to stand-by while we negotiate.
As for my force's, I must land them in case you attack Yolande-Roselle which has no military to speak of."
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Lord Admiral Tibbetts: Orders his forces to hurry to the island incase attack is imminent.
"Sabrina, set up your shield generators as quickly as possible once you arrive. "Klonor" may attack soon.
"Yes, Uncle. We'll be there within the hour. Going to full power now."
OOC: Okay, I wrote a good post, but lost it, so I'll summarize. I sent two bombers and bombed a Yolande-Roselle city, then threatened you some more. Work with it.
IC: The city of Berthe, a Yolandean city that houses several thousand people, had just been rocked by a startling attack from Klonor. A bombing-run had reduced the Berthe Community Apothecarion(*) to rubble, killing 70 people, and 20 Apothecaries(**). Berthe was in an uproar, and word had been sent to the Queen, who had contacted the Rosellean President. The President had called together his Congress, and the Queen summoned her Advisory Council.
Kylara: Please, hurry.
OOC:
(*) Hospital.
(**) Doctors.
"I trust I have made myself clear. We do not wish further hostilities, but we will not tolerate your precense on Klonor land. Leave the islands at once."
OOC: First Cadre Regiment arrives!
IC: Yolande-Roselle:
"Colonel Sabrina Tibbetts and the First Cadre should be landing now. They will begin setting up shield generators immediately. It would take longer for the surface-to-air/space weapons to be brought online.
We may be in for some ground fighting before this is over.
As for your city Berthe. I am dispatching medical Transports immediately.
Would you like me to send shield generators to your cities? Four per city should protect it well enough from bombardment. I'll have to order some of my space/atmo fighters into the air to intercept any attacks by the Klonor ship above."
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Sends an order for his Force's to go to DefCon 2, and all cities and bases to bring the SG's(shield generators) online.
Klonor: "We won't move untill our managers tell us to do so, you filthy cowards!" Captain Smith hollered into the speaker "Bombing civilian cities! You make me sick!"
Kylara: Are the Shield Generators you're offering a permanent deal, or just temporary?
Thanks for the support you're sending to Berthe.
If fighting occurs on the island, our people there will help. They've no formal training, but they know how to use their weapons.
Kylara: Are the Shield Generators you're offering a permanent deal, or just temporary?
Thanks for the support you're sending to Berthe.
If fighting occurs on the island, our people there will help. They've no formal training, but they know how to use their weapons.
Yolande-Roselle:
Shield Generators: "The SG's will remain for as long as the present crisis exists. During that time, if you wish, and are willing to pay, we will share our SG Technology with you. I am sure we can come to an agreement on the right monetary amount. We will give you a discount. ;) "
Berthe:
"No problem. The Medical Relief Force is under the command of Major John Takishi. If there are any medical support needs, please confir with him."
"First Cadre Regiment has informed me that they have 65% of their equipment dug-in and ready for action. They should be fully operational by the end of the day."
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
Kylara: We might try to buy SG technologies. We aren't filthy rich, however.
Berthe has suffered further caualties from accidents suffered by the Emergency Medical Technicians sent from Rosellean, and Yolandean areas. We will require some help. Yolande has little truly modern medical gear.
As for the First Cadre Regiment. If they need help, they need only ask for it.
Kylara: We might try to buy SG technologies. We aren't filthy rich, however.
Berthe has suffered further caualties from accidents suffered by the Emergency Medical Technicians sent from Rosellean, and Yolandean areas. We will require some help. Yolande has little truly modern medical gear.
As for the First Cadre Regiment. If they need help, they need only ask for it.
Yolande-Roselle:
SG Technology:
"Understandable. We will sell you them for less than a third of the regular price. Say... 3,000KC(Kylaran Credits).
Berthe:
"I have ordered 5 Transports(sub-orbital) to assist with the Medical Situation there. Major Takishi will be more than happy to help you in anyway he can. "
First Cadre Regiment:
"If your people there are willing to help dig defensive postitions, please feel free to contact Colonel Tibbetts with the offer."
Signed:
Lord Admiral Tibbetts
Republic of Kylara
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