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The Region of Yarrow Changes Hands (Open RP)

13-11-2003, 08:57
Regional Leadership Shakeup

In a surprising turn of events, the leaders of many nations in Yarrow were unceremoniously kicked out of the UN and decided to protest the event, in a very shocking way. The Protectorate of Dessication, the founding country of Yarrow, explains:

An Open Letter to the Nations of Yarrow

(OOC: The following was posted on the Yarrow message board. Please forgive slightly OOC nature of this post.)

Alas, I am grieved to inform this region about the sudden change in events. Several nations in Yarrow have been accused of belonging to a single person. This is the reason everyone lost their UN status, and I my delagacy. I founded Yarrow based on the small town in BC, Canada, which is also the marijuana capital of the world. Unfortunatly, Yarrows computer resources are limited, and several of us, and sometimes all of us, used the same computer to act out our positions in Yarrow. But since we have lost our UN status, we are completing the mission statement in the region heading, we are treating this occurence as an invasion of American peacekeepers, and each one of us are detonating the nuclear device at the core of our nation. We leave Yarrow to evolve and grow in power on its own. Good luck. Aleph Strata would be an amazing leader, and I recommend electing him if any nations in Yarrow join the UN.

Farewell,
-The Protectorate of Dessication

Aleph Strata Applies for UN Membership

In another surprising move, Aleph Strata actually accepted Dessication's proposal to join to UN, and, according to Undersecretary of State Roger Barnes, has filed the necessary paperwork and is awaiting review. Citizens were shocked. "I can't believe my own country would join a corrupt, sprawling, ineffectual, mean spirited..." one protester shouted, before collapsing from apparent exhaustion. But others disagree. "Personally, I think it's a good thing. This means we'll be taken more seriously," said calm bystander Aaron Jones. "Yeah, what he said," yawned overworked press secretary Nathan Cunningham.

Aleph Strata Deploys Military, Rescue Personnel

To help the former citizens of the dissolved nations cope, Aleph Strata has moved rescue and military personnel to the areas formally occupied by the ex-nations. "Yeah, I know what Yarrow is trying to do -- come in under to guise of trying to help, and then take over and impoverish the populace," said the same protestor mentioned earlier, from his hospital bed. "Oh, come on, this is a great chance for us to show our strength, and help people," said 1st Hengist Division Commander, Matthew Davis. The government has boasted about deployment abilities in the past, making use of the Tarhe Skycrane Helicopter. However, the Strata government did not issue more than a terse press release about this decision.

Aleph Strata Responds to Ice Nymph Threats

Unfounded threats by the Borderlands of the Ice Nymphs dogged down the economy last week, before the next ColaCola advertising campaign was introduced later in the day. If you still remember them, you might be interested to know that the Threat Analysis Division of the National Intelligence Committee has released a report discrediting them. "The people of Yarrow should forget all about these wacky threats and go back to spending, spending, spending!" claims the report. "Several dozen Anti-Aircraft Missile Batteries and a couple dozen big watchmacallits moved north yesterday," whispered our well-paid military informant.

More About Yarrow

World Factbook Entry: Yarrow is a very nice region. It is the marijuana capital of the world, and is located in the more northwesterly heart of North America. We declared independence from Canada recently, and planted a nuclear device at our core to deter any American peacekeepers. Please join us!

Yarrow was founded by The Protectorate of Dessication. At last count, Yarrow contains 16 nations.

More About Aleph Strata

UN Category: Corporate Bordello
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Excellent
16-11-2003, 09:57
Aleph Strata: Proud UN Member

"Congratulations," the form letter said, "the United Nations is pleased to invite The Protectorate of Aleph Strata into our hallowed halls." How did our nation react to the news? We turned to two men on the street to find out. "We're headed down a slippery, trecherious slope," claimed David Smith, an avid hiker. "It's a bad sign when all we get is a form letter," grunted Direct Marketer Al Meyers.

Ice Nymph Territory Abandoned

"The way I hear it," claims our military informat "the area formerly occupied by the Ice Nymps has now been abandoned." Good news? "Dammit, now I won't have anything to shoot at!" yells Roger Jake, a young recruit.

The fact that the Ice Nymphs have cleared out paves the way for a big land grab, according to some optimistic investers. Other point out that it would be much too cold to be worth anything.

From ASNews 23 earlier today...

As more assistance continues to flow into the former countries damaged by nuclear blasts that were set off at the choice of their governments, the situation is beginning to stabalize.

Matthew Davis, in charge of Military Operations in that area, spoke at a press conference earlier today. "The effort is progressing smoothly. There have been only minor problems. We belive that most of these people will be able to make a full recovery from their injuries thanks to advanced medical technology and a skilled hospital staff. They will, once again, be able to enjoy a good life."
16-11-2003, 10:04
((OOC: If you are reading this, please post something creative to this thread. Especially if you belong to Yarrow. Something about your military stregth, an issue you can't decide on, a response to one of my news articles, a hello from a new country message, etc. Just keep it IC and a nice roleplay could develop. Thanks.))
Meulmania
16-11-2003, 10:34
Meulmania although disagreeing with many polices put in place by the Region of Yarrow is willing to put differences aside and make an alliance. The sharing of Defence technologies appears to be a step in the right direction and Meulmania would help Aleph Strata if Civil war occurs in Yarow.
17-11-2003, 07:17
Representative of Meulmania,

We welcome your alliance and thank you for your support. While we do not believe Yarrow is an unstable region that would easily fall into civil war, we are appreciative of your promised assistance.

Concerning the sharing of defense technologies, we will be happy to accept any technology you could provide us. As a show of good faith, we are attaching specifics of our latest ASAR project, a Stryker-mounted laser. This Directed-Energy weapon system is well suited to take out enemy communications or computers by overheating sensitive equipment. The Stryker, with its wheels as opposed to tank treads, is quieter, faster, and more adept than a tank, and is armored to withstand small-arms fire. Please note that this project is in a formative stage.

Aleph Strata

-- ASAR CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT --

-- DEW-A Prototype: Condensed Report --

Code Name: Sandra
Mount: Modified Stryker APC
Control: Remote (Satellite, and Very High Radio Frequency)
Shots: Undeterminable (will depend on amount of power available to DEW and how much power is used in each shot)
Field Test Shots: 100 effective shots at approx. 5 secs each from prototype power pack (final version will use Stryker engine to generate power)
Range: Virtually Unlimited (targets at extreme range may require an excessive amount of time to overheat)
Field Test Range: Practically limited by earth curvature. Metal was heated in GeoSync orbit in one test. Was able to detonate low flying missiles in another test. ICBM type weapons could not be destroyed before impact using one DEW, but 4 DEWs in combination proved effective.
Field Test Notes:
(TU1)12 of 40 DEW-A prototypes have overheated when used beyond one hour at maximum real power input.
(TU1 D&R) Insufficient cooling system in warm climates.
(TU2)Stryker-mounted DEWs have experienced firing malfunctions due to DEW being shaken.
(TU2 D&R) Insufficient shock cushioning.
(TU3)Enemy electronic components at very far range could be effectively water cooled to deter overheating.
(TU3 D&R) Antennas can not be cooled this way, as this would affect signal propagation. Heat sink type dissipation also could be a problem.

-- DEW-A on Stryker Prototype ARTIST CONCEPT RENDERING --

http://home.earthlink.net/~chipcomp/laser.jpg

-- ASAR CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT --
17-11-2003, 07:24
OOC:

Notes on the acronyms used in report above:

ASAR - Aleph Strata Advanced Research
DEW - Directed-Energy Weapon
DEW-A - Directed Energy Weapon, Prototype Model A
TU - Test Unit (Field Test Unit)
TU D&R - Test Unit Determination & Recommendation

By the way, which Yarrow policies do you have a problem with?
23-11-2003, 21:36
Please vote in the poll! Voting on the current UN proposal ends tomorrow and Aleph Strata wants to know your opinion!*

Current UN resolution:
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=un

*One vote per country, please. Void where prohibited. Prohibited where void. No purchase necessary to cast vote.
Meulmania
24-11-2003, 07:17
Meulmania cordially accpets the technology while sharing the recently aquired defence grid. This technology works on the principle that if should a missle be fired into Meulmanian airspace that coordianated defence communication systems are able to jam the frequency thus stopping it's homing capabilites.

Unfortunately testing is taking a while and as of yet is too slow to react and it is unable to jam missles fired by a non-remote controlled source. testing is still continuing and is hoping development can continue.

Meulmanian Naval engineers at work
http://www.naval-technology.com/contractor_images/kongsberg1/SENIT20005.jpg

Hopefully we can continue to have an alliance Aleph Strata, you are welcome to this defence technology although it is still experimental.