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25-10-2003, 00:02
From the Following evidence:

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84832

The exetonian Government has decided to sue the Shildonian government for a total of 1 billion NS dollars due to a loss of commerece over their illegal sanctions. Any nation wishing to hold this court please step forward now. Also, an impartial jury of peoples from both countries will be chosen in a 50/50 mix. This is all - Exetonian external affairs department
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 00:07
The Peoples Republic does not recognise the jurisdiction of this court, and so will not yeild to whatever decision it makes. Any attempt to force this decision on us will be regarded as an assault on our sovereignty.
25-10-2003, 00:40
Exetonia would like to point out tha by not coming to this international law court case being taken against them, Shildonia automatically declares itself in breach of international law. We request immediate action be taken against them. - exetonia external affairs
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 00:44
That sounds like a declaration of war, or at the very least an attempt to incite others to declare war. We insist that the Exetonian regime withdraw that statement, or we will be forced to take action to safeguard our nation against the Exetonian aggression.
25-10-2003, 00:46
HAHEM. The exetonian Government would like to re-word their statement read as follows. We would like to ask other states to pursue legal action against the state of Shildonia. We only have a small army and do not wish a war with you as it would cripple our tiny economy. We only wish for you to realise your sanctions are illegal.

(ooc: this could make a good little RP, lets play on it a bit)
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 00:50
Our sanctions are perfectly legal under Shildonian law. As was mentioned earlier we do not recognise the international court, and so will not yeild to any decision made by it, irrespective of who brings the plaintiff is.
25-10-2003, 01:01
Exetonia refuses to recognise Shildonian law and will if nesciary and should the 'people' want it begin illegal import/exports with your nations people
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 01:07
Any Exetonian flagged vessel that enters Shildonian territorial waters will be classified as an invader, and will therefore be fired on and sunk.
Readiness of our Naval forces has been increased, and Nimrods will be patrolling 24 hours a day, they will carry live ammunition to destroy any Exetonian vessels.
25-10-2003, 01:10
You may not understand this but, the sinking of a merchant vessel is illegal wether u recognise the law courts or not. If a merchant vessel is sunk after your 'people' (ooc: up to u if u want them to do someit) have accpeted a trade agreement Exetonia will have no choice but to call in international support. This is not a declaration of war but, a warning should you sink a merchant vessel/cruise ship etc
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 01:13
If any Exetonian vessel attempts to enter Shildonian territorial waters, it will be regarded as a precursor to an invasion, and appropriate action will be taken.
We also find your talk of "trade agreements" to be ludicrous, given the current state of affairs between our nations.
25-10-2003, 01:15
Fine but, should any merchant vessel/cruise ship be sunk in your waters, it will be regarded as a terrorist act and help will be requested as such since, you do not believe in international law we believe, any actions against us should be branded as terrorism. This is something the International community does not accept
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 01:20
When a ship enters Shildonian territorial waters, it becomes subject to Shildonian laws, and if an Exetonian vessel enters Shildonian territorial waters despite our warnings, they have only themselves to blame for whatever fate may befall them.
25-10-2003, 01:23
do you want to declare your waters as, if they encroah on international waters, i will hold you responsible (most nations is someit like 100 km from the coast yeah?)
Shildonia
25-10-2003, 01:30
Our territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles from the coast. Any Exetonian vessels within this area will be fired on.
Our exclusive fishing zone extends 200 nautical miles from the coast. Any Exetonian civil vessels within this area will be warned to leave, military vessels, or vessels suspected being connected with the Exetonian military will be fired on.
These restrictions are now being extended to include Exetonian aircraft. The same rules of engagement apply.
26-10-2003, 20:26
The Attican Embassy in Shildonia would like to remind Shildonia AND Exetonia that what Shildonia is doing -IS- legal unless done in International or Territorial waters, IE if he sunk your ships in international waters or your waters, like the German's in WW1 and 2. Unless you are in a state of war, where he must first let the crew and passengers off the ship. Also, 'Fishing Waters' are not your territory.
26-10-2003, 20:34
This is noted. We would like to send word that our cruise ships are diverting around your 'territorial waters' Shildonia but, are still passing through your fishing waters.
26-10-2003, 21:03
*BUMPETY BUMP*
imported_Konohagekure Village
26-10-2003, 21:34
To: Shildonia
From: Konoha Village

We are issuing an official sanction against your nation, in support of our ally, Exetonia, until as such time you cough up the $1 billion in reparations for the lost commerce it has incurred.
Shildonia
27-10-2003, 00:00
Attican: I ignored you, so I would appreciate it if you wouldn't try to wander into this.

There will be no reparations paid to Exetonia, and due to the actions of Konoha Village we are extending our restrictions to include vessels and aircraft registered to that nation as well, with the same rules of engagement outlined above. We do this simply to ensure our security in the face of attack.
All Exetonian and Konoha flagged vessels attempting to transit our exclusive fishing zones will be searched to ensure that those vessels are not attempting to steal our dwindling fish stocks, nor any other consumable resource in those waters, including (but not limited to) Oil, Gas and mineral resources. Should any vessel be found to be partaking in such practises, it will be impounded, or fired on if it attempts to resist.
imported_Skitterzz
27-10-2003, 20:24
As a nation growing a relationship with its neighbors, this includes Excetonia. We seek to find favorable options for all parties, however, Excetonia is justified in this case, and as such they will have our full backing where ever this situation goes.

-Skitterzz-Minister-
Department of International affairs
27-10-2003, 20:28
Shildonia: Yah, ignored me for no reason. So I wouldn't appreciate it. Exetonia, you should just ignore Shildonia. Shildonia is a known godmodder (don't you just love stealth fighters that can carry huge amounts of warheads without any radar reflectivity, and can still fly extremely fast speeds, and can avoid missiles by turning, and never be hit?).
27-10-2003, 20:46
ooc: For the moment, Shildonia will not be ignored as, they are not godmodding however, attican, you will not be counted as ignored either as, you are actually rp'ing this situation quite well.

IC: Shildonia. You have no right to search any of our vessels not within your sea lanes. Permission to board ships entering fishing territories DENIED. Any attempt to board a ship in 'international waters' shall be deemed in breach of international laws and, further action will be taken. To make sure you will not bard our vessels, the EEG have been re-deployed to all our merchant vessels that use international shipping lanes that cross through your fishing teritories. That is all - Exetonian Government
CoreWorlds
27-10-2003, 21:43
We are also issuing sanctions against Shildonia, and any of our ships in international waters will not listen to Shildonian 'orders'. We also wish to warn Exetonia to be careful that Shildonia doesn't declare war on you, for it is a large and powerful nation, and if you don't get a larger nation to support you, it will overcome us.

OOC: PS. Here is a definition of fishing rights and zones:

The exclusive fishing zone or fishery zone refers to an area beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea (12 nautical miles from the coast) in which the coastal State has the right to fish, subject to any concessions which may be granted to foreign fishermen.

There is also an exclusive economic zone that extends to 200 nautical miles from the territorial zone. This allows for sovereign rights in terms of exploration, exploitation, conservation and management of all natural resources in the seabed, its subsoil, and overlaying waters. UNCLOS allows other states to navigate and fly over the EEZ, as well as to lay submarine cables and pipelines. The inner limit of the EEZ starts at the outer boundary of the Territorial Sea (i.e., 12 nautical miles from the low-water line along the coast).
Source: http://earthtrends.wri.org/text/COA/variables/60notes.htm

I'm using RL data to set a basis for this argument. Nowhere does it say that fishing zones and rights are the same as territorial zones, and as such, Shildonia has no right to seize Exetonian or other nations' seacraft/aircraft within this zone. So therefore, we still require that the Shildonian government pay not only $1 billion or equivelent in any way to Exetonia, but any reparations to any other nations that have had their craft seized by the government. We will continue sanctions until that money is paid.
27-10-2003, 22:15
The Democratic Republic of Dol Suquait is also issuing sanctions against Shildonia and will also not cede to Shildonian demands on international waters, and as has Coreworlds would urge exetonia to move with caution. We are also curious as to why a country that does not recognise any international law would wish to inspect internationally for weapons in the first place?
27-10-2003, 22:48
*UEN BROADCAST*

Today is a most wonderful day for our state as our exalted Dictator Robert Powell has just left onboard the E.C.S (Exetonian Cruise Ship) Exetonia for the shores of Dol Suquait. A regiment of EEG have been placed onboard to protect Powell and his delegates and the citizens onboard as they must cross close to Shildonian International waters and through Their fishing waters. The world watches now as this ship approaches the most dangerous 50 mile stretch she'll ever face. Heres hoping. *Cheers in background*

*END BROADCAST*
Shildonia
27-10-2003, 23:38
Any Exetonian, or any nation aligned with Exetonia, flagged vessel carrying military personel or equipment will be considered to be a military vessel, and if said troop ship appears to be heading towards Shildonian territory, it will be considered to be preparing to launch an invasion. As such we will be forced to take action to prevent such an invasion from occurring.
Pegasus-class Fighter\Bombers have been placed on 5 minute alert to begin sorties against any such troop ship using whatever ordanance their unit commanders deem fit to use. In addition, the PRSS Valaeria and her escorts have been launched from their home-port in Glaxachtville to help defend the western coast of Shildonia against any invasion. The PRSS Indefatigable and her escorts have been similarly deployed to guard our southern coast line.
We are also preparing our fortifications along suspected landing sites, including laying minefields and calling up reservists.
27-10-2003, 23:47
On board the ECS Exetonia:

Captain, make sure to give the Shildonian waters a wide birth, i want us to stay in international waters. Also, send a communique with the following:

Shildonian Government, you obvioulsy accept international law since, you were the ones who wanted to inspect our facilities which requires international authority. On what grounds can you say that you do not accpet it. On a different matter, we shall procede in a straight line through these waters 20KM from your waters ergo, we will not apporach any closer. The EEG are only onboard should you try to board us. This Ship is Exetonian property and you will not have permission to board. That is all.
CoreWorlds
27-10-2003, 23:55
To: The leader of Shildonia
From: President John Chris

I don't know what the heck are you trying to pull with threatening a soverign nation's leader on a diplomatic, nonmilitary cruise ship, but you'd better not be even thinking about attacking Dictator Powell's ship, because that would be considered an act of war. We don't want any bloodshed, but we stand by our ally.

To: Robert Powell
From: John Chris
*Encrypted 128 bit mode*
Are you crazy?! I hope you're not thumbing your nose at Shildonia, because something might go wrong; a pilot might 'accidently' drop a bomb, or a torpedo might be accidently launched, and the next think you know, your ship is sinking and you will have to abandon ship. Think of any children on you cruise ship!!! We will support you in event of an attack on you, but this is getting ridiculous! I'll find a major nation (larger than 100 million at least) to pull some weight on Shildonia. Here's hoping a war doesn't start while I'm at it.
27-10-2003, 23:59
Ecrypted message, 18bit mode, codes*censored due to shildonia*
From: Powell
to: John Chris

This is merley the fastest route to Dol Suquait. We do not wish to go around as this would take 12 weeks. Any 'accident' shall be seen as an act of war going by sinking a civilian vessel in international waters is a war crime. The EEG are my personal bodyguard and here to stop any attempts to board state property. Keep up the good work. Powell out.
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 00:10
*Reply to Encrypted message*

Okay, but I don't want to have to pull you out of any major messes any time soon, buddy. Makes for a big headache (humor). A small Guided Missile destroyer will be sent 500 km from Shildonian shore, in international waters, to monitor events and to aid you in case something happens. Just stop worrying me. I'm only 18, and don't intend to get gray hairs that early in my life.
28-10-2003, 00:12
*reply*

Understood, will contact you in case of emergency. If not, I will contact you from Dol suquait where i will fly home (much safer)

*end message*
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 00:29
Gotta go to eat. Will be back soon!
Esamopia
28-10-2003, 00:58
Esamopia has some sort of international court (although it has been rarely used.)

We would be more than happy to help both nations settle their dispute, although we must mention that our rulings will be non-binding if both parties do not agree to make the decisions binding. This would still help whatever nation that wins by giving it a "moral" mandate to do whatever it must to enforce the decision.

If both nations are willing to participate in this non-binding court, then we would be happy to hear opening statements from the nation issuing the complaint.
Shildonia
28-10-2003, 01:02
Aboard the PRSS Tetra (Titan-class SSN), off the coast of Shildonia

"Cap'n, we've got incoming traffic from CINCSUBSHIL" said the Communications Officer.
"Let's see it" replied Captain Marshall. He quickly read through the message. "Conn, set course for these coordinates, we need to be there in 35 minutes. Weaps, load a single Harpoon into VLS tube number 1. Program in these waypoints" he hands over the message.
"Sir, this is targetted for the mainland, do we use a dummy warhead?" asked the Weaps Officer.
"Read the message, son. It says we are to partake in a live fire excercise to test out some new missile defence system"
"Aye, Sir, laying in waypoints now."

35 minutes later

"Harpoon is ready for launch Cap'n", announced the Weaps Officer
"Roger that Weaps. Conn, bring us to launch depth." replied Captain Marshall. Suddenly the interphone crackled into life. "Conn, Sonar, we're picking up traffic approximately half a mile to Starboard. It sounds like a cruise ship. Reccomend we delay launch until the area is clear."
"Negative Sonar, our orders are very specific. We launch now"
The submarine shuddered slightly as the missile was launched. "The missile is away Cap'n"
"Roger that Weaps. Conn, take us back down to 400 feet"

Aboard a Nimrod maritime reconnaisance plane, several miles to the East

A young radar operator stared intently at his screen. The Exetonian cruise liner was moving along its declared course, and didn't seem to be heading any closer to his homeland. Suddenly, a small, fast moving contact appeared. "Sir, that cruise ship has launched a missile. It appears to be heading for the mainland" he shouted.
"Let me see that", replied the Commanding Officer, pushing the young SubLieutenant out of the way. Sure enough, there was a missile streaking along at close to the speed of sound. The CO picked up a phone and dialled the number for the nearest airbase. "This is flight Alpha One Niner, we have detected a missile launch. It appears to have come from the Exetonia. I'm relaying the tapes of the incident now."
"Roger that Alpha One Niner", replied Wing Commander Hercus "is there any chance it could have been launched from another vessel?"
"Negative, it's the only ship in the area. You'll be able to see for yourself on the radar tapes"
"Thanks for the heads-up Alpha One Niner. Out"

Wing Commander Hercus picked up the hotline to the Alert Crew Ready Room. "Crews, man your aircraft. We have reason to believe the Exetonians have launched a missile strike against our Motherland. Once airbourne you will be directed to the target by a Nimrod patrol. This is not a drill." he paused for a moment, then added "Good luck, and good hunting"

While the Pegasi were undergoing final pre-flight checks, a communiqué was sent to the ECS Exetonia. It read: "To the Commanding Officer of the ECS Exetonia. We have detected a missile launch close to your position. You are hereby ordered to power down your weapons systems and await a boarding party. Failure to comply will result in your destruction.
Shildonian Naval Command

Five minutes later, two Pegasi class fighter\bombers were streaking down the runway. Standard doctrine for a raid of this type was to remain at low altitude, and to keep the aircrafts radar switched off, relying on the Nimrod to guide them in.
28-10-2003, 03:41
We will power down however, we will not allow a Shildonian inspection of our vessel. That weapon was not fired by us. This is a civilian cruise ship with no firing capabilities. We would like a nation that has nothing to do with this political problem to investigate our vessel with you. Powell out. We await your response

*Encrypted message to all exetonian allies/supporters*

The ECS Exetonia has been blamed for a missile attack on Shildonia. We have powered down and await the Shildonians arrival however, THIS IS a civilian vessel and, we did not fire the weapaon. We bessech you. Please send any vessel you have, civilian or otherwise to our aid, we are in international waters.

*message ends*

*message to the Shildonian Government*

Shildonian Government, Here is a list of what we have:

10 x MKII tanks
10 x MKIV tanks
10 x Whippet tanks
150 x Longtoms
1000 x Rocket artillery
50 x Long tom 3's
350,000 x M41A Pulse Rifle
100 x Desert Eagle
1000 x mod 3 machine guns
100 x M48 medium tanks
40 x T-62AGM Soviet tanks
10 x F16A/B
10 x A-1 AMX
100 x Upgraded GRAD MLRS - unarmed
10 x 9K58 SMERCH-M Multiple Launch Rocket System - unarmed
100 x 120mm NONA-SVK Self-Propelled Gun/Mortar System

We do not have the ability to launch such a missile from this cruise liner and we shall not leave this vessel.

*message ends*

Helm, power up the engines to full power. Give me 20 knots on a weaving pattern. Send this to the international nes community:

I Robert Powell.....
28-10-2003, 04:09
Too bad there is nothing I can do, since I am ignored by Shildonia.
28-10-2003, 04:12
ooc:since you have been rp'ing, you can ignore shildonias ignore, he is just scared of you (this rp was started bymyself hence, he cannot ignore you out of it because you are not godmodding and, it is not closed)
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 04:15
Aboard the CWSS missile destroyer, Knight Justice a bored comms officer suddenly recieved an encrypted message from the Exetonia, screaming for help.

"Sir! Message from the presidental cruise ship, Exetonia! A missile has been launched near it, but it was not to blame!"

"What?! A missile? But what happened?" Commander George Moniz asked.

"Things are a bit confusing, but it seems a missile has been launched near it, and it is saying that Shildonia blames it for the launch!"

"Damn! What a way to start a war! Helmsman, full steam ahead towards that ship! Comms, send that message to the President. We need help!"

The destroyer picked up steam, and raced for the cruise ship. It sent a reply to the message:
"Cruise ship Exetonia, what's your situation?"
28-10-2003, 04:26
*INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST*

...Do hearby declare the the Exetonian Government was not to blame for a missile launch that has just happened in international waters. If any nations have a sattelite capable of detecting submarines in that area (modern age space nations that aren't shildonia or october nations only) please release the evidnce to the world now. This may be the last broadcast i can send....

Well folks, there you have it. The brink of another international war. Lets hope the situation is difused.

*END BROADCAST*

This is a general distress signal from the ECS Exetonia on all channels to any ship civilian or other wise. We have reason to believe that we may be the target of a Terrorist state named Shildonia. Please, send immediate assistance. Help is required immediately.


*encrypted message to CoreWorlds naval vessel*
We are steaming towards Dol Suquait at top speed. Once inside their waters, we will allow them to board our vessel if we make it. Any support you can offer would be appreciated. I promise you, we did not start this. We did not launch that weapon. Please, hurry!
*End Message*

Helm, full stop. This should have given us some extra time. I hope.
28-10-2003, 04:30
From the Attican Second Battle group in Talaaxian Waters, one of the Iowa Dreadnaughts seperates from the group to meet the distressed ship.
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 04:40
I recently returned home from the Exetonian mission, when I recieved some disturbing news. It seems that the Presidental cruise ship Exetonia sent a distress signal .

"Does not sound good." I said to myself. "What should I do? My Defense Department just gave orders for a new carrier to be built, but it won't be here for a while. Perhaps my battleship task force should do."

It is a task force that just finished up war games, and has now been sent to monitor events elsewhere. It'll tick off Admiral Swenson, but orders are orders. I sent off orders for the task force to change direction towards the crisis area. It will arrive in the area within a day or two, i believe. I also sent Naruto and Akira a message explaining the situation. Akira probably won't send anything, but i know Naruto will, being the hotheaded Hokage he is...

OOC: I'll post that last all-channels message on the International forum, Exetonia, see about getting some responses.
28-10-2003, 04:42
**a nearby privately owned Dol Suquait freighter, runnig high in the water returning from exetonia also recieves the distress call**

"exetonian vessel, this is the 'Joybringer' out of port Nash in Dol Suquait, we have recieved your distress call and are bound for your last reported co-ordinates at full spead, we should be with you shortly"
28-10-2003, 04:43
(ooc: be careful not to godmod here Coreworlds, be very careful)
Argyres
28-10-2003, 04:48
If both sides are interested, the Argyri navy will send 2 carrier task forces to patrol the area and maintain a secure border until diplomatic efforts can be started.

PLease note that Argyri forces will not be intervening in any conflict, and any hostile action will be treated as a an act of war. Hopefully we will be able to resolve these hostilities with a minimal loss of life.

King Nikos II
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 04:51
(ooc: be careful not to godmod here Coreworlds, be very careful)

OOC: What exactly do you mean? :?:
28-10-2003, 04:53
ooc: my mistake, sorry!
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 05:00
OOC: No problem. We all make mistakes sometimes.

IC: Argyres, we are very relieved that someone came to help. We must defuse this situation before it spirals out of control!
28-10-2003, 05:07
To: Argyres
From: Powell, onboard ECS Exetonia

We request that as a neutral nation, you perform the search as, shildonia fails to recognise international law and we believe the to be terrorists. The EEG onboard are my personal 'state' bodyguard, a seperate entity from our militray personel, they are effectively well trained police officers (ooc: thinking swat here). We require immediate assistance to get civilians off of this vessel as, we believe we are now a 'Terrorist' target. This is all., Thank you

*END MESSAGE*

We just sit here and wait now guys. EEG, arm yourselves. We will not be boarded by the Shildonians. This is still Exetonian State Property.
Argyres
28-10-2003, 05:17
We are pleased by your receptiveness to diplomacy. However, until Shildonia agrees to this as well, we do not feel it a good idea to place our forces in harm's way. However, as soon as confirmation of a truce (at the least) is sent, we will send the following carrier task force from its base;

RAS Lefkas-Carrier
6 Heracles-class battlecruisers
10 Helios-class battlecruisers
28 Estefania-class destroyers

If and when this force is deployed ,it will act only as a neutral party.

Andreas Parthos
Argyri Minister of Defense
Copiosa Scotia
28-10-2003, 05:19
Speaker Michael MacFarlane has been notified of the situation, and urges Exetonia to allow boarding of the cruise ship. If you have nothing to hide, you should have nothing to fear.

(OOC: I should point out that everyone's task forces will probably arrive too late to do any good. Those things don't move terribly fast.)
Argyres
28-10-2003, 05:20
OOC: As CS said, I doubt my carrier task force will arrive in time, so do not expect it to make a real difference unless Shildonia agrees to wait.
28-10-2003, 05:21
We will allow boarding but not of any shildonians. We believe that since their nation does not accept international law, they have no right to board. if you could send a boarding party, we would gladly let you onboard (ooc: check previous threads to see where i am coming from, they are vlinked from the begining of this thread also, here is a picture of all four exetonian cruise ships (they all look the same)

http://www.cruiseserver.net/images/ships/po_aurora.jpg
28-10-2003, 05:30
ooc: I'm off for the night, laters guys
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 05:41
To: Exetonian ship
From: Commander Moniz
*encrypted 128 bit*
We are en route ETA 30-45 minutes. If anything happens, President Chris is sending a small battleship task force (4-5 ships) to support you, ETA 24 hours or so. Hold on! And don't allow Sheldonia to board, of course you know that already.

aboard Knight Justice
"Conn, Sonar!"
"Yes, sonar?" Commander Moniz acknowledged.
"We have a contact, very weak, about 20 klicks away, but it's there."
"Is it a sub?"
"Not sure, sir. We're working on it."
"Well, let's send a helo up to take a look around."

A few minutes later, an ASW helicopter rose from the helipad and dipped its sonar into the water, to search for the suspected submarine...

OOC: I'm heading to bed as well. Good night! Assume that my task force will be 12-14 hours away by the time I come back here.
Argyres
28-10-2003, 05:47
OOC: Since Exetonia is leaving, i'll be off for awhile too...consider my task force to be "on the way", but not at flank speed.
28-10-2003, 06:46
The Government of Handschar hereby declares it's willingness to aid Shildonia in it's dispute with Exetonia & Co. by symbollically offering it's 1st Tactical Reconnaisance Flotilla containing 4 hydrofoil MRASM gunboats for use under command of the Shildonian Navy.
Argyres
28-10-2003, 07:27
We are most disturbed by your provocative actions. In this situation, a truce is the most agreeable action so that peace can be restored, and your sending of gunboats merely increases tensions even further. When the Argyri task force arrives in the area, your gunboats are to keep their distance. Any potentially hostile move will be considered an act of agression.

To Exetonia, Shildonia, et. al.

Our task force is still en route. We urge you to cease hostilities so that stability can be restored to the area.

Dimitri Tsankas
Argyri Foreign Minister
28-10-2003, 12:59
The Great nation of Ssakura will back Extonia in this matter, as we always do. If any military action is taken against them, we will be forced to deploy special-ops troops in the area.

~Emporer Ssakura
Shildonia
28-10-2003, 15:28
Aboard the lead Pegasus

"Alpha One Niner, this is Eagle Lead. What is the current heading towards the target, over."
"Target is currently at the following coordinates. You are not clear to engage yet, but you are clear to overfly the target at supersonic speeds, then move into a loitering pattern while the suits figure out whether to sink it or not. We have no reason to believe there is any Double-A aboard, but then we had no reason to believe there were any missiles aboard either"
"Roger that Alpha One Niner, we'll drop some countermeasures as we pass. Eagle Lead out"


To: Argyres
From: Shildonian Office for Foreign Affairs

While we appreciate you are acting in the best possible intentions, parking a Carrier group less than 50 miles off our coast is hardly a friendly act. If you must send a force, we would appreciate if it were not a force capable of striking against our homeland.
We ask you to understand the situation here, this "cruise liner" appears to be a military vessel, complete with armed troops and missiles, and it is masquarading as a civillian. This vessel represents a clear and present danger to our national security, as well as to other peaceful and law abiding nations. Who else will the Exetonians fire on? Perhaps the next time they strike it will be with the nuclear weapons they are developing, perhaps they will fire on your homeland.

To: Handschar
From: Shildonian Naval Command

We thank you for your kind offer of assistance in the face of the aggressive acts taking place not 50 miles from our coast. We ask that the ships be sent to rendezvous with the PRSS Valaeria. We will take great care to ensure that no harm comes to any of the men and women serving aboard your ships.
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 15:46
Excetonia has our full backing in this matter, should this situation escalate-no price will be too much to ensure the saftey and the long lasting sucess of our nations.

-Department of External Affairs/International relations.
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 17:05
"Sir, contact found, about half a klick to one klick from the Exetonia. It, it appears to be submerged, sir." the sonar officer reported. The helo has already returned.

"A sub? Comm, relay this message to the Exetonia:

'Possible sub found! 1/2 klick to one klick from you! Possibly it was the one who launched the missile. Will pursue, over.'

Now, charge the active sonar to full power and wait on my signal."

"Charging active sonar, sir." They waited a few minutes for the destroyer to get a little closer to the Exetonia. They are now about 5-10 km from the cruise ship.

"Blast 'em!"

The active sonar pinged loud and hard towards the direction of the suspected submarine, in the hopes of forcing it away from the Exetonia, and/or to surface.
Argyres
28-10-2003, 17:34
TO SHILDONIA:

Upon further review, we recognize the danger in sending an entire carrier task force to intervene. We will detach 2 of our destroyers from the group, and they will take up that position instead. The rest of the task force will take up position 100 miles away, and will advance only if hostilities against the Argyri navy take place.

Hopefully this is more acceptable?

TO EXETONIA:

Our ships are still on their way, but the question of what will be done with your cruise liner remains. We urge you to allow neutral inspectors to board your ship before this situation deteriorates any further. We are willing to escort the inspectors to your ship.
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 17:54
I can, or will provide neutral investigators for this matter.
28-10-2003, 18:52
To: CoreWorlds
From: Dictator Powell

Get me confirmation that that sub could have launched the missile. When you've got it, record the re4adings and post it to the international community. We are now staying put.

To: Skiterzz
From: Dictator Powell
This is acceptable, thanks for the offer

To: Shildonia
From: Dictator Powell
We will allow a group of unarmed me to board with the Skiterzz inspectors. Any EEG oifficer found to be carrying his gun in a hostile manner may be shot. I shall ahve them leave their guns in their quaters. Is this acceptable. If not, i will accept your inspectors to be armed.
28-10-2003, 19:14
In Reply to Shildionian Naval Command:

Our ships are en-route to the PRSS Valaeria.

To: PRSS Valaeria Commanding Officer
From: 1st TRF Commanding Officer
Coded Transmission

1st Tactical Recon Flotilla transporting 6-man team of Naval Intelligence personel for use as "nuetral inspectors" should your Command wish to abide by Exetonia's decree that no Shildonian personel will be allowed onboard. 10-man Naval Special Operations team also en-route with flotilla at my disposal should Shildonia wish to sink the Exetonian ship through "questionable" means (IE, without knowledge that either of our forces were involved).
28-10-2003, 19:47
*BUMPETY BUMP*
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 20:06
A Trio of black painted MrC-3700 (Skyknight) Helocoptors bristling with anti-personel chain guns, Make their way to the Excetonian ship, they one at a time lower to about 1 foot off of the deck blasting deck chairs and other debris in their wake, before lowering 2 men from each. The men who are dressed in well cut black buisness suits stand as an imposing first ever physical contact from the Skitterzz government. They all carry crocodile skin briefcases and are wearing dark sunglasses. Out of the collar portion a radio wire sises into each mans ear. A total of six of these individuals had exited the helos, and now were standing on the deck waiting some sort of representitives as the the roar of the choppers faded into the distance. Only the hum of the ship and the cool breeze interuppts the mens breathing.

One of the men checks his watch,

"We're early" He says with a somber tone.

"Only 6 seconds, not that it matters, at this rate we'll be here all day..." he said softly...

--To Excetonia--*Radio Transmission*--

We've sent an investigation team consisting of 6 men from our intellegence department, they will assist in any formalities as well as technical aspects of this situation. (They are also quite capable body guards should the situation arise..) We expect a prompt and punctual allowance of their duities,

Thank you.

*-Out*..
28-10-2003, 20:11
At first, Powell thought that the worst had happened and the EEG armed their weapons but, upon closer inspection, he realised what had happened. He pointed to his two closests guards who he had gone to school with.

"Both of you with me, weapons disarmed and lowered, let's go meet these delegates"

"yes sir came the Reply"

The three men walked to the outside deck. It was a mess but, acceptable. "welcome aboard the ECS Exetonia. Please, follow me. We await the delegates from Shildonia"
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 20:17
One of the black suit clad men stepped to the front of the small squad, and removed his glasses. He took the hand of the man in front, and bowed slightly.

"We are glad to be here, and be of any help." The man said with a suprisingly warm tone.

"I am Lt. Col Alastor Hastkins, I would be in charge of this group." He paused and put his finger to his radio listening to it intently, before continuing,

"Where would you like me to designate these men?" He finished.
28-10-2003, 20:22
"This is a most pleasant suprise" You will be pleased to know that CoreWorlds have detected a submarine 1/2 a click from our present location. If this sub prooves to be missile capable and, from the direction she is travelling in, she could be the sub that fired that damm missile but, how to prooves it?"

Powell stopped. he turned and looked at his watch.

"as for designations, I would like you to remain on the bridge with me and my teams until the shildonians arrive. We think you will be suprised. Also, since said nation is a 'terrorist' state, we want you to check them and their vessel for any sort of 'plantable evidence' as we believe that since they have framed us for this, they are going to go the whole way! That warning shot gave us a scare!"
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 20:24
To: Exetonia
From: Knight Justice

Still pinging away at sub. Possible it has gone silent running. Will also be watching for aircraft, though top priority is that sub. Would you also like a couple inspectors? Will send them via ASW helo.
28-10-2003, 20:27
To:Knight Justice
From:Powell
*high level priority 1, encrypted*

This would be welcomed. Please do not engage any vessels unless, we are ourselves engaged.
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 20:28
"Indeed."

"We will search their vessel, and yours. but that will be when they arrive."
Alastor placed his finger in his ear once again. Listening intently before turning back to the Excetonians,

~*Radio Transmission from the helocoptors*~
"We've spotted them sir, not too far from the coast several miles from your current position. Will not engage under any circunstances. Moving at 244.32 by 844.2 will be back in port within 4 hours, Mazukama out."

"Our Helos have spotted them some miles from here, I'll expect it to take a while."

"We will prepare, if that is ok. might we be arrianged with some private quarters?" He queried

"We need an operations area to convene and go over theroys and ideas."
28-10-2003, 20:30
FREEDOM COUNTRY ANNOUNCES THIS

One of our sattelites was passing over the area you were pondering about earlier. It normally takes pictures of every 2km in a given area, say 200km squared. It was passing over the area near Shildonia, when we picked up something very small but warm on the thermal scanner. It seems, people, to be a submarine, on the surface, or near surface.

The satellite took a single picture, so we could not see a missile fired. We thought you might want to know.

http://www.mpi.org.au/std/images/overview_small.jpg
(You will notice the small pink blob to the right, sub shaped)
imported_Skitterzz
28-10-2003, 20:32
(OOC): Will be back later.
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 20:36
To:Knight Justice
From:Powell
*high level priority 1, encrypted*

This would be welcomed. Please do not engage any vessels unless, we are ourselves engaged.

From: Knight Justice
Understood. Sending inspectors asap.
*end transmission*

Two people were sent. The XO of the Justice and a Petty Officer with experience with various weapons. They boarded the helicopter and flew towards the cruise ship. Estimated ETA, 2 minutes.

To Freedom Country *128 bit encrypted*:
We thank you for your satellite image. This is getting pretty suspicious.
28-10-2003, 20:39
* Encrypted Broadcast to Freedom Country and all exetonian allies/neutral nations*

Thank you Freedom Country. Since this sub is in international waters, we request that it be ordered to surface and searched aswell with all logs checked over for mission data etc and sensitive orders. It may be that this vessel was ordered to perform a standard test launch or aomething along those lines. This of course is only a theory but something we believe should be looked into. Thank you Kindly, Dictator Powell, Dominion of exetonia.

*Broadcast ends*

Ok, your quaters have been arranged also, the officers mess is yours for a base HQ for now. If you require any assistance please ask and i shall be only to happy to acomodate your needs. Also, we do have a good meal instore in an hour - The exetonian great bear (a speciality)
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 20:42
"This is Justice Little Bird, requesting clearance for landing.
28-10-2003, 20:47
Permission denied, we have no heliport, you will have to drop to 10 feet above the main deck and zipline down. Thank you for your quick response - Dictator Powell, Dominion Of exteonia
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 20:58
From Little Bird:
Uh. On second thought, we can't rappell very well, so I'm afraid we're going to have to turn back. Sorry! :(
28-10-2003, 20:59
Freedom Country would like everyone to see this, TO STOP THIS WAR.
28-10-2003, 21:02
Exetonia would like to point out to Freedom Country, we are not at war but, neither are we in the wrong. We are giving permission for a state that does not recognise international law to inspect our vessel under neutral supervision but, we request that this submarine surfaces and also agrees to be searched.
28-10-2003, 21:28
*BUMPETY BUMP IN THE NIGHT*
28-10-2003, 21:45
*BUMP, again*
28-10-2003, 21:58
*grabs popcorn* This hould be good until Friends is on
28-10-2003, 21:59
ooc: meh, hello Lima, you are more than welcome to get involved unless previously enaged :P
28-10-2003, 22:05
thank you. But no thanks I need something to watch until friends is on.
Argyres
28-10-2003, 22:18
OOC: Back from class

IC: The RAS Nidri and RAS Athena (both Estafania class destroyers) are nearing the area and are prepared to escort the inspectors to the Exetonian ship. In addition, we have moved a carrier task force towards the region to defend our forces if they are fired upon.

We hope that our presence will help calm both sides and allow for a peaceful resolution to this crisis.

Admiral Nikos Lavkas
28-10-2003, 22:23
28-10-2003, 22:24
The Exetonian Government would like to point out that, it is not being aggressive merly defensive. We are co-operating at all levels. It is up to Shildonia to make the final decision.

(ooc: what the hell was a sub doing firing a missile from an international shipping lane anyway?????????)
28-10-2003, 23:09
*BUMP IN THE NIGHT*
28-10-2003, 23:38
It had now been several hours and the Shildonian envoy was still quite a way off. Powell, looked disturbed. This was the first crisis his nation had ever faced and he knew, that many international wars had broken out over much much less. He also knew that even with his allies, there was no way he could beat Shildonia. He decided to take a walk around the promenade and meet some civilians. An EEG officer moved to follow but Powell moved him off. He had his recorder on him.

After several minutes of walking, Powell came accross some civilians and greeted them. It was heart wrenching. many of them had the fear of God in there eyes but there was one that took his eye particullarly. It was the 5 year old daughter of a family on tehre first ever holiday. She was hugging her teddybear and crying whilst rocking back and forth. The Father stepped forward, bowed and told Powell why his daughter was crying. Powell took a seat and pressed record.

"Synthia" he said in a clam caring voice, "do you know who I am?"

"y..y..y..yes i do Mr Powell. I'm so scared we are going to be killed and I don't want to die but, most of all, i don't want you to die either or any of my friends back home." she replied.

A tear came to Powell's eye. The result of his governments actions and that of the corrupt Shildonian governments was causing more strife than was ever intended.

"look Synthia, What does my face tell you?" He questioned

"well sir, it tells me that you are sad an frightened but, that can't be true?" she replied.

"Oh, but you see synthia, it is. It is so true because of what wil happen should Shildonia not agree. I don't want to die either nor do i want any of my friends to die. I love my people deeply at heart although it may not seem like it and, I will not let any of us die. I promise you that Synthia. And i make that promise to all of you" there was now a tear in his eye. he pressed the stop button "we will not stand and let this happen but neither will i put us into a war. We will prevail through diplomatic means or, Our allies will help us. All Hail The Dominuion of exetonia!" The tears were streaming down him now. But, he let out a smile as the newly gathered crowd cheered. Powell arose and helped synthia up to face her father.

"I must return to the bridge now and release a message. We will not allow the Shildonian goverment to hurt you in any way, that is unacceptable."

Powell, got up a went to the bridge Where he ordered the Captain to send the recording.
28-10-2003, 23:40
Zalbas will back Extonia in this conflict, as we feel that firing a missle in international waters goes against every treaty there ever was, is, or will be. If offensive military action is taken against Extonia, Zelbas will be forced to deploy special-ops teams that are currently on-shore in the area.



((We are a puppet, so we do have legitimate reason for the next fact:))


If major military action is taken agasinst Extonia, we will be forced to deploy the 1st and 2nd Ss fleets.
28-10-2003, 23:44
28-10-2003, 23:49
*INTERNATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST*

We have just recieved the following statement from His exalted Dictator, Robert powell onboard the threatened ECS Exetonia:

"I Robert Powell do hearby declare the following recorded converstaion:


"Synthia" he said in a clam caring voice, "do you know who I am?"

"y..y..y..yes i do Mr Powell. I'm so scared we are going to be killed and I don't want to die but, most of all, i don't want you to die either or any of my friends back home." she replied.

*powell cries*

"look Synthia, What does my face tell you?" He questioned

"well sir, it tells me that you are sad an frightened but, that can't be true?" she replied.

"Oh, but you see synthia, it is. It is so true because of what wil happen should Shildonia not agree. I don't want to die either nor do i want any of my friends to die. I love my people deeply at heart although it may not seem like it and, I will not let any of us die. I promise you that Synthia. And i make that promise to all of you"

This happened due to the actions of the Shildonian Government. I will repeat this for the last time. The ECS Exetonia is a civilian Cruise ship carrying myself for a meeting with delegtaes in Dol suquait just the other side of these shipping lanes. WE DID NOT FIRE THAT MISSILE and, have given into demands to be boarded. thee is now an international representaiton on my vessel. God Bless Exetonia and i hope you see it in your hearts to aide us in this crisis."

*transmission ends*

That was the transmission from Powell onboard the ECS Exetonia. In other related news, it has now been confirmed that an unknown missile sub has been spotted both bysea based sonar and heat sensors. Let us hope that thsi situation does not escelate. We all know what happened in Iraq and, wars have been started over less.
CoreWorlds
28-10-2003, 23:57
To: Dictator Powell
From: Commander Moniz
*sniff* That was beautiful! We suspected there were children on board, but that little girl touched my heart. Here's hoping she doesn't die. Here's hoping, you don't die either, sir.

OOC: Sounds very "Titanic", doesn't it? *sob*
29-10-2003, 00:27
*BUMPETY BUMP*
Shildonia
29-10-2003, 00:50
Firstly: Zelbas is guilty of Puppetry and Godmodery (claiming to have landed special forces without actually RPing it), hence he is ignored.
Secondly, I don't have the time to react to events in realtime, so time is moving a bit too quickly here, my fighter\bombers are still airbourne, and so there hasn't really been enough time for half the world to send their inspectors, which means the rest of this post takes place somewhere before all that.

A statement is released via the Shildonian Defence Ministry
"The ECS Exteonia has been officially deemed to be a command and control facility, and a military vessel. The ship is masquerading as a civilian vessel, and there may be some civilians aboard who are being used as human shields. However, the safety of our own peoples is the highest priority for our Government, and as long as that ship remains afloat it represents a threat to our nation, and to our allies. Therefore the High Chairman has come to the decision to order the brave pilots of the Shildonian Flying Corps to destroy the vessel to prevent it from launching another attack against our homeland.
Further strikes will be ordered against any vessel acting suspicously within our exclusive economic zone, and so we request that any vessel carrying the flag Exetonian flag, or any of Exetonias allies leave that zone immediately. Any vessel not complying with this directive will be held to be hostile, and so wil be fired on without warning. We do this only to protect our homeland, and our people."

Aboard the lead Pegasus
"Eagle Lead, this is Alpha One Niner. You are clear to engage the target. Transmitting location now."
"Thanks for that Alpha One Niner. Be sure to paint an assist on your nose when you land"
"Wilco, Eagle Lead. Knock 'em dead. Alpha One Niner out".
The two Pegasi dropped to 70 feet above the sea, and accelerated to Mach 1. As soon as they were within range of the target, each Pegasus dropped a single Harpoon, then rolled away and headed back towards the mainland, where a tanker would meet them to allow them to refuel.

100 miles East. Shildonian Flying Corps Strategic Bomber Base Whisky Zulu 29

Two Vulcan-class heavy bomber sat in their hanger, the center of activity. Forklift trucks were scurrying around them, carrying munitions. A group of mechanics were fixing Harpoon anti-ship missiles to pylons beneath the Vulcans wings. Each aircraft was capable of carrying eight of the missiles.
A few hundred feet away, their crews were being briefed on their mission. A large TV screen displayed the west coast of Shildonia, with various symbols representing hostile and friendly vessels. The primary target for this mission was the Knight Justice, followed by any targets of opertunity that may present themselves.

On the other side of the base, a similar scene was unfolding, only this time the aircraft being prepped for launch were Vampire-class stealth bombers. Three of the aircraft were being loaded with bunker busting bombs, for use against Exetonian airfields, and a further two Vampires were being loaded with the same bombs for use against a large underground facility suspected of being the center of the Exetonian nuclear research program.
Although these aircraft would be launched immediately, they would hopefully not be required to carry out their mission. Surely the Exetonians would see sense and back down before they arrived. Wouldn't they?
CoreWorlds
29-10-2003, 01:21
"SIR!!! Fast moving targets heading towards us!" the radar officer screamed.

"SHIT! Open fire on those targets, NOW!" The commander raged. "All sailors, man your battle stations!! This is not a drill, repeat, not a drill!! Send a message, on all open channels, the Internet, everything!
'Exetonian and Coredian craft under attack by Shildonian aircraft!! Send help immediately!!' Send another one to the President, 'We are under attack by hostile forces, repeat, we are under attack!'"

Antimissile batteries fired to try and meet up with the missiles, exploding one (OOC: Is this okay?). A couple SAMs lit off to try and intercept the aircraft. Now it remains to be seen if the remaining harpoons would hit. We are at war against a terrorist nation.

OOC: I rarely curse that much above. When I do, I'm extremely mad!:evil: :evil:
Argyres
29-10-2003, 01:57
To Shildonia:

Our destroyers are still en route to cover inspections of the ships. Will you halt your attack in order for peace to be maintained? If you continue your attack, we will not intervene on the side of Exetonia, but we would greatly regret the lost opportunity to avoid needless bloodshed.

To Exetonia, Core Worlds, etc.

My ships will not fire upon your attackers, we are strictly neutral, however much we may dislike the idea of Shildonia firing first.

OOC: I'll be out at about 7 PST, and will be busy for at least 2-3 hours...so if Shildonia does attack, consider my ships to have withdrawn to a safe distance. If the situation remains the same, they are still on their way to escort the inspectors.
29-10-2003, 02:04
ooc: Shildonia, your sinking of the ECS will be taken as afilure due to the evnts following I presume. Also, are you going to agree to the terms?

- You played your trump, i played mine. Leys see if we can come to an agreement or a war IC. (i prefer the first)

Edit: CoreWorlds, can you send a torp after the harpoon instead please, make it miss and i'll post somewhere about taking evasive action then, we get back to the whole cooperation thing.... (you can't spark a war cause it means we will have to ignore naything after shildonias last post to the one he made 10 mins ago.
CoreWorlds
29-10-2003, 02:13
bump
Shildonia
29-10-2003, 02:32
The two Vulcans banked steeply as soon as their weapons had been fired and began heading away from the Knight Justice. As the sea was fairly smooth, their pilots lowered their altitude to a mere 40 feet above the cold Shildonian Sea. Slightly below the main cabin, the Countermeasures officers acivated their sophisticated jamming suites in an attempt to avoid enemy anti-aircraft missiles. In case the missiles were able to overpower the jammers, each Vulcan carried bundles of chaff and flares to use as a last resort.
Despite all the techno-wizardry aboard, the best way to avoid the missiles was to get out of the way, and so the pilots pushed the throttles fully forward, enabling the Vulcans to reach speeds of over 650mph.

To: Argyres

In the interests of peaceful cooperation, we will launch no further attacks, unless in self-defence. We appreciate your non-interventionist stance, as we take these actions only to ensure our security, and have no quarrel with your government or peoples.

Exetonia: The events following the attack shouldn't have taken place until I'd had chance to respond. Besides, it's unlikely that the attack would have failed unless your cruise ship is stealthy, or carries countermeasures of some sort, both of which are somewhat contrary to your claims of being a non-military vessel.
29-10-2003, 02:34
*BUMP*

ooc: You should not have played the attack as you cannot ignore that amount of posts. I think we shall play it as Coreworlds did not shoot at your fighters. PLZ DO NOT WALK OVER THIS RP (u now have to take into account the actions that have happened, sure, it was a little fast however, they happened and u ahve to fit into linbe as i said, you played your trump and, the sub has been spotted so, i played mine. Our intentions were clear and, you are a terroist nation as u do not agree to international law... can we sort this out?
29-10-2003, 02:35
OOC: Again, even more godmod, you can't go at 650mph at 40ft. Your airframe would superheat and melt. And you can't ignore me in SOMEONE ELSE'S RP.
Shildonia
29-10-2003, 02:39
I didn't ignore you here, I ignored you elsewhere. I am merely carrying on that policy. Now kindly go away and read up on modern aircraft, such as the Tornado, or the F-35. (You can read can't you? I assume you can since you can write, but given the nonsense you spout out I often wonder)
Argyres
29-10-2003, 02:41
Shildonia: We appreciate your recognition that peace is the preferred solution, and emphasize to ALL PARTIES that we will take no stance in this conflict unless fired upon by one side or another. If neutral inspectors wish to look at the cruise ship, we escort them in, if not, we await an agreement.

Admiral Nikos Lavkas
29-10-2003, 02:42
Shildonia, CoreWorlds post about attacking should have been ignored as we was told NOT to engage and, had not done so (nor would he be in range) Also, he could take out those two torps and ur sub is real close..hence forth, my ship is alive plz deal with the events after thsi (eg, ur sube being spotted etc etc etc
29-10-2003, 02:44
OOC: There is no information online about F-35s or Tornados flying at 50ft, so I stand by my comment that at 50ft, or one Atmosphere of Pressure, and thickness of the air, your ship would be ripped apart. So again, Exetonia, I suggest you ignore shildonia before he godmods against you and acts like the utter jackass he usually does.
29-10-2003, 02:47
neither of you are being ignored although, 40 ft is fine ffs, concorde would do nearly that speed coming into land
(she cut her speed right off just 1-1.5 seconds before landing)

SHILDONIA: Attaican empire rp'd his coming in and, since this is an international inccident, thsi ste will not be ignored. If you continue to try to destroy this RP, i will ignore the entire thread and get back to my research now, as you can see, i have agreed so, can we just egt on with this and ignore coreworlds shooting at you.
29-10-2003, 02:52
OOC: Also, Shildonia never declared ignoring me on this forum, his last post relating to me was:

Two of the bombs were damaged in the explosions and fail to detonate. A third slavishly follows its guidance system to its preprogrammed landing point, not knowing that the carrier had now moved away from that point. The final bomb looks as though it will hit, but falls just behind the stern. The PRSS Hysperia shuddered slightly as the bomb detonated close by.
Damage control parties immediatly began to search for damage. They quickly find that one of the Hysperia's propellers has been damaged, reducing her top speed to less than 20knots. Since this will limit the amount operations the Hysperia will be able to conduct, she will only remain off the coast of FPC until she and her escorts can be relieved by her sister ship the PRSS Xentrallia and her escorts.

In other news, recconnaisance satalites have picked up a large concentration of Attican troops massing along the FPC border. In order to counteract this threat, 20 Vampire class stealth bombers, each carrying 34 CBU-97s flying at low altitude to minimise the already small risk of detection. A further 10 Vampires will carry each carry 20 Shrike anti radar missiles to attempt to eliminate the Attican air defences, also flying at low altitude.
Finally, 5 Vampires, each carrying 16 2000lb bombs, have been sent to attempt to crater the runways at airfields in FPC. These too shall be flying at low altitude.
CoreWorlds
29-10-2003, 02:52
OOC: Aren't sea SAMs usually supersonic? I'll check.
Yup, SM-2s go past the speed of sound, and I believe those are the standard SAMs on all destroyers. They have been know to take down ballastic missiles. I believe your Vikings won't be able to get away. Post losses, please.

If we're going to argue, let's just stop RP with each other. Otherwise, just continue with the international incident. Besides, Exetonia, I reacted to those planes shooting at your ship and therefore shot off a couple missile in response to the attack. I did not attack first. Shildonia did.
29-10-2003, 02:57
Coreworlds: I have ignore your attacking the fighters. Please notem this is due to continuity. Iposted on and earlier post (in an edit) that we had a close call with that warning shot. Shildonia does not know that this why - I hope you don't mind this little Godmod but, you cannot ignore the events that have happened whilst you were gone and i am ssuming that the little thing about the vulcan bombers is because you didn't intend to destroy us yet. To ignore the last two pages shildonia will only make me have to Ignore ALL of your actions now guys, can we get back to the RP in hand here?
Shildonia
29-10-2003, 02:59
Not only is it possible to travel at those speeds at 40 feet, it is possible to travel at those speeds at 0 feet. Might I direct your attention towards the Thrust SSC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/18592.stm).

Also I direct your attention to Air Combat Collection, Issue #1, which states that: "The highly loaded swing wing of the Tornado provides a rock-steady ride at high speed and low altitude".

I also direct your attention to the book Tornado Down, by RAF Flight Lieutenants John Peters and John Nichols (Gulf War veterans and former Tornado pilots), which says that, "The Tornado was doing 540 knots fifty feet above the desert", and "Rocketing along at 500 miles per hour at 100 feet"
Now I understand that you may not be familiar with real books, but perhaps you should begin getting aquainted with them.
Finally: IF IT IS POSSIBLE IN REAL LIFE, IT IS POSSIBLE HERE. NOW KINDLY DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE SPOUTING OFF YOUR NONSENSE
29-10-2003, 03:01
AND IM SORRY I DO NOT HAVE BOOKS AND AIR COMBAT MAGAZINES TELLING ME THESE THINGS WHERE YOU DO AND YOU FIND IT NECESSARY TO BELITTLE PEOPLE THAT DO NOT.

And GROUND VEHICLES != AIR VEHICLES. Different setups! And assuming it IS possible, they are burning fuel at an enormous rate.
CoreWorlds
29-10-2003, 03:02
Ok. Then consider the plane/SAM attack ignored. I don't want to stop RP this thread, anyway.

IC: The destroyer continues to search for the missing sub, and just shot off its active sonar, as the helo returns to the helipad. Once refueled, it rose into the air again, as the sound waves bounced off something metal...
Shildonia
29-10-2003, 03:03
I am going to leave now, because once again Attican has turned up with his complete lack of knowledge on ANY subject, and so has turned yet another thread into a "OMG J00 C4|\|0t p0ss1bly d0 th4t"
It is a shame that yet another thread has been ruined by Attican.
Now I bid you all farewell, and apologise for wasting your time.
29-10-2003, 03:03
OOC: FINAL WARING: STOP HIJACKING THIS THREAD ANF GET THE HELL BACK IC. I'm gonna make a new thread minus the arguments with all of this copied nad pasted in the correct order minus a few ignores for continuity reasons, is this ok?
CoreWorlds
29-10-2003, 03:07
OOC: GUYS! Oh, man! A good RP, ruined by PETTY BICKERING!!!! You, all of you are acting like mere children. Now, i want you to stop arguing and let the Roleplay go on. Is that too much to ask. GEEZ! :tantrum: :tantrum: :tantrum:
Argyres
29-10-2003, 03:11
In response to the latest confusion, I have halted my destroyers. We will eat dinner and watch Seinfeld reruns until the situation has resolved itself.

Admiral Nikos Lavkas
29-10-2003, 03:17
As Exetonia has declared he is making a new thread, I will use this to continue my previous statement:

Shildonia has had the nerve to declare that I am responsible for this thread deteriorating. Let me remind you, that if you had not ignored me INSIDE this thread (as you have never declared that you IGNORED me in another one), we would have never been arguing. I guess that sending a single battleship to respond to a distress call is more godmoddy then having a fighter that can travel at super-high altitudes off of carriers while having external armament, and still have high ratings of stealth, and when that is brought into question begin changing your story by stating they are internal weapons, but even then are completely invisible to radar.

So how is this MY fault, if Shildonia had RPed correctly in the first place by not ignoring people for absolutely no reason at all?