Tragedy strikes Diode Flats.
Earlier today, at approx. 5pm (EST) Diode Flats was conducting the 3rd of 5 nuclear tests a few hundred miles out from Gambling Sector 88. The bomb being used was intended to be a dummy, not causing any damage. The only real bomb was to be used in the 5th test, to be conducted at an undisclosed location. Unfortunately, the bombs had somehow been switched.
As the "dummy" hit the ground, a blinding flash could be seen for miles and miles around. The explosion caused several million dollars in damages and claimed the lives of over 9,000 Diode Flats residents and scientists. The body count continues to rise.
So far, no residents of neighboring nations have been found dead. 3 Chicken Island residents, however, have been hospitalized and are in stable condition. Diode Flats has informed the families of the C.I residents, and will foot any and all hospital costs. Steven Hurloswitz, one of the injured, is being deemed a hero for pulling a young girl from the wreckage. Her name is being withheld for legal reasons.
We beg for assistance in this matter. We need cleanup crews, military support and help looking into the matter for possible terrorism involvement. We think this may be linked to the recent terrorist attacks on Chicken Island and surrounding nations.
The award ceremony will be held for Steven Hurloswitz next Tuesday, depending on his condition.
J.D.C
D.F
The United Socialist States of Chicken Island would personally like to thank the nation of Diode Flats for treating our wounded. However, the victims are undoubtedly irradiated and stricken with sickness, and we must request that they remain in Diode Flats indefinetely.
However, we are sending over nuclear fallout cleanup crews for your assistance in this tragedy. Ten of our finest scientists will also accompany the crews for research matters.
~Roboneous Miser
Envoy of the United Socialist States of Chicken Island
The Republic of ISAF will send 3 D-15 "Tempest" Dropships to help with the recovery of bodies. You may keep the dropships afterwards. We will also provide 6 IBEX II AAVs (gutted and all weapons removed), providing some "shelter" for recovery crews, and you may keep these too. We are saddened by such a terrible occurance, but we are forced to ponder: How did you mix up the bombs? Did you not make any distiguishing marks on the dummy, nor the real one?
President Ethan Holbrook
Republic of ISAF
The United Socialist States of Chicken Island would personally like to thank the nation of Diode Flats for treating our wounded. However, the victims are undoubtedly irradiated and stricken with sickness, and we must request that they remain in Diode Flats indefinetely.
However, we are sending over nuclear fallout cleanup crews for your assistance in this tragedy. Ten of our finest scientists will also accompany the crews for research matters.
~Roboneous Miser
Envoy of the United Socialist States of Chicken Island
We thank you for your assistance. When told that they had to remain in Diode Flats, the Chicken Island residents began to kick and scream, claiming that you, R. Miser, had no authority in the matter.
They have been properly euthanized and/or institutionalized. The awards gathering has been canceled.
J.D.C
D.F
The Holy Republic of Argyres extends its condolences and will send food to help feed the rescue workers.
However, we are disturbed that a nation as small as yours is testing nuclear weapons when surely there are more appropriate issues to deal with.
The Republic of ISAF will send 3 D-15 "Tempest" Dropships to help with the recovery of bodies. You may keep the dropships afterwards. We will also provide 6 IBEX II AAVs (gutted and all weapons removed), providing some "shelter" for recovery crews, and you may keep these too. We are saddened by such a terrible occurance, but we are forced to ponder: How did you mix up the bombs? Did you not make any distiguishing marks on the dummy, nor the real one?
President Ethan Holbrook
Republic of ISAF
Indeed, there were marks identifiying the dummy from the real nuke. After some investigation, it appears that both were gutted, and the inner workings switched. We think this may be due to terrorist activity.
J.D.C
D.F
The Holy Republic of Argyres extends its condolences and will send food to help feed the rescue workers.
However, we are disturbed that a nation as small as yours is testing nuclear weapons when surely there are more appropriate issues to deal with.
The tests were conducted due to popular demand. Diode Flats is quite lacking in military force, and the testing was voted in. It is quite clear that now, no testing in this field will be conducted. The people of D.F thank you for your support.
J.D.C
D.F
The Republic of ISAF will send 3 D-15 "Tempest" Dropships to help with the recovery of bodies. You may keep the dropships afterwards. We will also provide 6 IBEX II AAVs (gutted and all weapons removed), providing some "shelter" for recovery crews, and you may keep these too. We are saddened by such a terrible occurance, but we are forced to ponder: How did you mix up the bombs? Did you not make any distiguishing marks on the dummy, nor the real one?
President Ethan Holbrook
Republic of ISAF
Indeed, there were marks identifiying the dummy from the real nuke. After some investigation, it appears that both were gutted, and the inner workings switched. We think this may be due to terrorist activity.
J.D.C
D.F
And thank you immensely for your very generous gifts. They will be put to good use. As a "thank you" gesture, Diode Flats would like to offer to you a barge stocked with our newest, finest luxury autos: The Dingo LS, The Woodnymph and our newest SUV, The Mudsucker Proxy XL.
Boa Vista
22-10-2003, 07:24
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF BOA VISTA
The President of the Commonwealth has expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Diode Flats. The President, under the powers entrusted in him as the Executive Admiral of the Commonwealth Armed Forces, has put the Radiation Abatement Team "Azores" on Condition 1 (In Action Status). The team is now in Diode Flats cleaning up radiation.
In addition, the Commonwealth Government is donating 10 million dollars to relieve the sufferings and pain of those victimized by this tragedy.
Sincerely
Joao Ferreira
Presidential Minister for Public Affairs
The Commonwealth of Boa Vista
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF BOA VISTA
The President of the Commonwealth has expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Diode Flats. The President, under the powers entrusted in him as the Executive Admiral of the Commonwealth Armed Forces, has put the Radiation Abatement Team "Azores" on Condition 1 (In Action Status). The team is now in Diode Flats cleaning up radiation.
In addition, the Commonwealth Government is donating 10 million dollars to relieve the sufferings and pain of those victimized by this tragedy.
Sincerely
Joao Ferreira
Presidential Minister for Public Affairs
The Commonwealth of Boa Vista
Thank you for your amazing efforts in our country. A "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" is being erected in your honor.
J.D.C
D.F
Boa Vista
23-10-2003, 08:51
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF BOA VISTA
The President of the Commonwealth has donated 2 Ingenheiro General (General Engineering) SkyTran 5 series airliner for the people of Diode Flats. The aircraft will make interregional travels faster and easier at the moment. Please accept this gift from the people of Boa Vista.
Sincerely
Joao Ferreira
Presidential Minister for Public Affairs
The Commonwealth of Boa Vista
Philopolis
23-10-2003, 09:49
(I would post IC but "my" foreign minister is being "elected")
we will help you