29-10-2003, 03:33
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exetonia refuses to recognise Shildonian law and will if nesciary and should the 'people' want it begin illegal import/exports with your nations people
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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*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*
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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*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*
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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.
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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.....
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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?"
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*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.
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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.
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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?
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"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
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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.
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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...
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**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"
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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To: Exetonian ship
From: Commander Moniz
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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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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I can, or will provide neutral investigators for this matter.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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"
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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.
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"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!"
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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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.
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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.
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* 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)
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This is Justice Little Bird, requesting clearance for landing.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exetonia refuses to recognise Shildonian law and will if nesciary and should the 'people' want it begin illegal import/exports with your nations people
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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*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*
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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*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*
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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.
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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.....
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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?"
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*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.
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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?
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"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
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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.
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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...
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**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"
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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
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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*
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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
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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I can, or will provide neutral investigators for this matter.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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"
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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.
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"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!"
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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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.
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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.
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* 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)
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This is Justice Little Bird, requesting clearance for landing.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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.
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