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On board the Navy of the Republic BB Liberty:

Seaman Batch VII polished the brass railing outside the conference room for the third time. It's a bloody mirror shine already, I don't know why I need to keep polishing this damn thing. Sure, we're getting a bunch of VIPs on board, but if they're all blinded by the railing outside the conference room, what good will they be?

Yet another day in the life of a seaman in the Navy of the Republic.

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In the bridge, Captain Falco X fretted over his ship's role in the upcoming peace conference. He knew the waters had been mined during the conflict and he could only hope that the skippers on the sweepers were up to the task. The constant overflights of Republican aircraft did little to ease his nerves.
Six months until retirement and they give me *this* duty. The wife says I should be honored, but if anything goes wrong, I'm disgraced and without a pension - I wish the Ruling Council had picked another ship for this one.

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Seeing the captain biting at his nails yet again, the helmsman was loathe to speak. But duty was duty...
Captain, we're one hour from the rendezvous point.

The intelligence officer quickly chimed in:
Our long-range aircraft are over the site now and there's no sign of hostile vessels or aircraft. We're still 'go' to radio coordinates when we arrive on station.

Falco X nodded curtly and retreated to his ready room with a Very well, keep me informed on the quarter hour unless something goes wrong in the meantime.

As the bridge crew watched his back, the tension flowed away with him and the helmsman let out a small sigh.

In a screen in front of the Liberty are three minesweepers and two destroyers. Around the venerable battleship were two cruisers and another two destroyers. Under the surface were four attack subs - two cruising before the fleet and two trailing behind.

At the taskforce's heart was the Liberty and the aircraft carrier Republic along with its air wing of 24 AV-8B Harrier IIs and 800 RN Marines

Suddenly in the midst of the Ozymandias IV warships, a 5CN Hai Teng Class SSK/H, the Tianjin, surfaced. Twenty of the boat's crew came out into the fresh air and stood watching the Ozymandias IV vessels. A crewman began to operate the blinker...

[code:1:813b846f41]
--Message to Ozymandias IV Squadron--

-This is the 5CN Hai Teng (Dolphin) Class SSK/H, the Tianjin.
-We are here to follow you to the rendevous position.
-Message from the King, delivery of the Hai Teng Class SSK/Hs purchased will begin December 19, 2003
[/code:1:813b846f41]

As the alarm claxon rang, Capt. Falco X spit his coffee over his chart table and ran to the bridge...

REPORT! he bellowed.

The intel officer stepped forward, Sir, friendly FCN submarine Tianjin requesting permission to follow us to rendezvous position. It slipped through our screens and ASW choppers and surfaced off the starboard bow.

Falco X stroked his white beard and looked into the middle-distance. Give them permission to sail with us. If they're able to slip in unannounced like that, I wonder what else is out there...

I'll be in my ready room resting. Hopefully we'll have no more surprises. And turn off the claxon and have the men stand down...

OOC: The Hai Teng is operating a new hydrogen-fuel/diesel hybrid engine, which is extremely quiet...

The government of Split Dreams is requesting permission for two Jetstream VIP Jets to land aboard Republic for pecae summit. Two F-16's are currently providing escort but will break off 1nm from Republic.
The aircraft contain our Queen. She has expressed her desire to participate in the summit on behalf of her nation. We are sure you understand our wish to keep her saf so we are asking permission to send aboard a 5 man Body guard team. Three fast attack vessels will also be on standby near by with 20 Royal Marines. This is not an attack force, it will be used only for an emergency evacuation.

5000 SD Troops and armour are continuing to patrol Port Stanley, even after the allied withdrawl. This is due do a high amount of looting and general disorder. As soon as Peacekeepers have arrived, we will hand over Airstrips, Comms buildings and our HQ so that they have a strong base in the area. We will also withdraw all Military forces once the peacekeeping mission is established.
We request permission to leave 200 Royal Military Police to protect our engineers working on the island and to advise Peacekeeping forces on known trouble spots and ringleaders.
All POW's are being held aboard one of our Troop ships. The conditions are good and we welcome outside observers aboard to ensure they are being cared for withing the Geneva Convention. They will be returned to Talkos after the negotiations.


Falklands Task Force, Loses.

1 FAC
39 RNSD Crewmembers
7 Paratroopers
1 Royal Marine
10 RMP
6 *Classified

2 F-16's
2 Harriers

1 APC
5 BMD's
10 MBT's (Bradley and Challenger)


Our Aircraft will be arriving within the hour.

Kisnesia requests permission for helicopter transport for Admiral Dorez (in charge of Kisnesian forces in this operation) and Aaron Liverworst, Kisnesian Assistant Minister to the IADF, to land and enter in negotiations.

They will be accompanied by 2 F-15 fighter craft, who will stand down as soon as the copter has safely landed (note that we do not consider Ozymandias IV a threat, but that there could be other hostile forces in the region.)

Note that no Kisnesian forces ever engaged any enemy or entered the fighting. Kisnesia would be happy to provide peacekeeping troops, but will wait for Talkos's agreement on that, as Kisnesia did oppose Talkos during this conflict.

From Capt Falco X:
Permission granted to SD and Kisnesia. Though I'm afraid we'll need to ferry her majesty over to the Liberty via military helicopter which won't be the most luxurious accomodations.

Permission granted for transportation to Liberty via Helicopter. 2 armed troops will accompany her during summit. Additional aides and Bodyguards will be stationed on our FAC's. Thanks for your hospitality Republic.
James Saunders, Head of Royal Secuity

*the 3 seaking helicopters hover in the air above the RN Liberty, their markings are clearly brittanic and imeadiately the pilot voice begins to sound in the communications room*

The Diplomatic and strateegic assesment team have arived from the fleet of old brittania, we request permission to land, *two seaking helicopters begin to retreat beyond the ship, there decoy and escort mission was over* personell on board his emminance the Lord Labourn and Vice fleet admiral sir stephen winterage plus 4 members of the general staff, 2 of whom will carry short range fire-arms

An Ozymandias IV Navy helicopter comes into land on the Helipad of RN Liberty. The door slides open and a guard steps out. He is kitted out in full combat gear and carries and MP5 SMG and a Glock 9mm pistol, among other things,
Steps are brought to the door and the Queen of Split Dreams steps out. She is dressed smartly and is followed closely by another armed guard.
' Good Evening, your Majesty. I am Leuitenaint Cook of RN Liberty. I am here to escort you to your quarters.'
'Thank you. I commend you on a superb operation, your troops are polite and the food is fantastic. I feel almost as safe here, in the middle of a war zone. as i do at home. Let the summit begin.'

(During the Summit, our guards will be wearing black suits and their weapons will be concealed.)

As Lt Cook VII escorts her majesty to her quarters, he informs her that the summit will begin as soon as the representatives from Talkos and Credonia arrive.

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Broadcast from the Communications Room of the Liberty:

Old Brittania flight, you are cleared to land. Your other two helos are welcome to enjoy the hospitality of the Republic during the talks here on the Liberty. Please advise.

FCN submarine Tianjin, do you require a launch to bring your officials to the Liberty or will you be providing your own transport. Please advise. Your quarters are ready here and discussions will begin as soon at representatives from Talkos and Credonia arrive.

Liberty out...

"Well, i suppose its time we go ahed and get these peace talks out of the way. Radio the Ozymandian naval ship Liberty and request permission to land. Tell them I'll be flying in a Chinhook transport helicopter" General Kevin Arnold orders.

"Yes sir, im on it"

[code:1:be0c0f1107]Message to Ozymandian Naval Vessel Liberty

This is USS Freedom, General Kevin .J. Arnold Commander of Credonian Forces for the Falkland Island Battle Theater requests to attend the peace summit onboard your naval vessel. he is the Credonian representative authorized by President Sutton. He also requests permission to to land on your ship. He wil be flown in a Chinhook Personnel Transport Helicopter. We await your reply[/code:1:be0c0f1107]

NEWSFLASH:::
It has been exclusively revealed to Daily Scoop sources that an angry protestor was able to enter the private office of Her Majesty the Queen just hours before she departed for a secret summit in the South Atlantic. Jason Bigs, 32, was able to enter the Queens ground floor office via a window and pelt her with tomatoes.
Secret Service Agents were alerted as well as Military guards and the man was detained with force. Mr Bigs is reportedly being held at a south Warkin police station.
A full review of Palace security is under way.

The radioman looked up to the intelligence officer and said Credonia helicopter inbound sir. They're requesting permission to land...

The Intel Officer's eyes narrowed as he reviewed the list of nations aboard the Liberty. Still no word from Talkos and all their enemies are sitting here in one basket. I don't like it. Not one bit. Tell Credonia permission is not granted and that as soon as Talkos arrives, we'll inform them to come over. I'm not willing to give the Dominion a juicy target like this until their people are here.

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Message to Credonian Chinhook:
Credonia helo, RN Liberty. Please standby, we're not ready for you to land yet. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Over.

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Flash Message to Talkos High Command:
This is RN Battleship Liberty. We are waiting for your representatives to discuss formal terms of the peace regarding the Falklands conflict. Please advise as to you estimated time of arrival.

Aboard the Tianjin a small rubber boat was taken out of an aft holding pen. The boat was set on the water. Moments later three distinguished gentlemen and two marines boarded the boat, which accelerated heading for the battleship.

We thank Ozymandias IV to bringing to our attention the fact that Talkos has not only failed to ackoledge this summit, it has also been able to get all of its emenies into one place at the same time. Perfect for a missile strike. If no word has been heard from Talkos within 24 NS hours, our Queen will be evacuated to an unamed location to await Talkos' arrival at the summit. This is for security reasins only and does not mean we are pulling out, she would return as soon as the summit begins. Our points have already been sketched out, ready for presentation at the confrence.

Futhermore, we apologise to all involved in this conflict for the continued interuption of The Daily Scoop. This is one of our many National newspapers. They seem to be getting information from a source in the palace which not only threatens the safety of our national leader, but also the delegates at this conference. Mke no mistakes, we are doing everything within our power to find and bring down the source. A Secret Service Task Force has been assigned to the investigation.

We once again thank Ozymandias IV for their continued hospitality and the efficiency of their major security operation.

George Banks, Split Dreams Secret Service Royalty Proection Unit

the two seaking escorts depart and travel beyond the sunrise

negative Liberty, we do not require an escort force, brittania isnt here to show off her hardware

the Lord labourn exits the plane followed by sir stephen, both elderly men with greay hair and the lord with a grey mostache, the guards follow them off, dressed in the splendid red that brittania was so famous for.

the group stands around their helicopter, awaiting some sign of action from the crew of the RN Liberty, concern had been risen by some of the nations involved and the brittanics were equally as cautious

this is the HMS Dorchester, the RN Liberty is within our sights, we warn you now Liberty, the Lord labourn is dear to us, and we will hold you personally responsible for his treatment upon your ship, lets prey that his treatment is fair

The intel officer groaned at the communication from the Dorchester as he leaned forward to the intercom: Captain to the bridge.

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Capt Falco X stalked back to the bridge. Report he bellowed.

The intel officer swallowed hard Sir, still no contact from Talkos. We've turned away Credonia as ordered until Talkos arrives on the ship. Now we're being threatened by Old Brittania. Apparently they're concerned about the safety of their delegate and have placed us in their sights.

Capt Falco X pushed past his officer and reached for the radio, momentarily strangling the radio operator who wasn't able to get off his headphones quickly enough.

HMS Dorchester, this is Captain Falco X of the RN Liberty. Stand down and move away. Your presence in the area puts Lord Labourn at greater risk. We don't want to give Talkos any more targets than we need to. I repeat, move away and stand by for instructions. If you do not comply, we will request Lord Labourn to personally instruct you to stop jeopardizing the safety of this ship and its guests. Liberty out.

Brittania, please stand your ship down, we dont need more violence
here. One war is enough.
Talkos, until you grace us with your prescence, we cannot hand over the POW's we collected in Port Stanley.

Official Statement, Eliza Small, SD MoD
' We can announce that, during the invasion of the Falklands, a unit of special forces completed a hostage rescue mission.
1st Special Forces Wing, SAS, were given the all clear to attack at about 8:15 on the day of the Allied invasion. 2 Pave Low SFD Helicopters flew in a strike team which had one target, the Talkonian Embassy.
Troops carried out a room by room search of the building and eventually found their targets, British POW's. These brave men and women were being held in captivity secretly by the Talkonian Government and only a thourough Inteligence Investigation revealed their prescence. The prisoners were flew back to an SD aircraft carrier where they were transferred to another vessel. They have since been returned to England under heavy escort.
Ladies and gentlemen, that is all for now.'
(she is escorted away by Secret Service Agents but Journalists block the way)
'Miss Small, can you confirm the current location of the Queen?'
' Due to an ongoing security operation, i cannot reveal her current whereabouts.'
'Is she taking part in a peace summit?'
'Again, i cannot comment.'
'What do we expect out of this summit?'
No answer is recieved as more SDSS agents arrive and she is rushed through the crowd to a waiting Limo.

After hearing of the Talkosian representative being sent to the summit, a message was sent again to RN Liberty

[code:1:46bd32cdf0]Message to Ozymandian Naval Vessel Liberty

This is USS Freedom, General Kevin .J. Arnold Commander of Credonian Forces for the Falkland Island Battle Theater once again requests to attend the peace summit onboard your naval vessel. he is the Credonian representative authorized by President Sutton. He also requests permission to to land on your ship. He wil be flown in a Chinhook Personnel Transport Helicopter. We have heard reports of the Talkosian government sending in a representative and we await your reply[/code:1:46bd32cdf0]

Upon the arrival of Minister Ramon Nomis, Captain Falco X began to breathe a little easier.

Roger Freedom please be advised that Talkos representatives are on board and the summit is ready to begin. All other allied nations wishing to take part in the summit should arrive via helicopter as soon as possible

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In the conference room on board the Liberty, UnderSecretary of State Dubhe II began to pass out the materials, including a draft treaty for the parties to review.

It read:

Whereas a state of open hostilities has existed between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies regarding the Falkland Islands, and

Whereas both parties have agreed to a cease fire until terms can be negotiated.

Be it therefore noted that the terms of the peace between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies shall be as follows:

1. All parties shall respect the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands to freely determine their national destiny.
--a. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have declared their fealty to the United Kingdom recently and
--b. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have recently requested intervention by the Dominion of Talkos

2. Pursuant to the right of the people of the Falkland Islands to determine their national destiny without outside intervention, we agree to allow free elections within the islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers agreed upon at a later date.

3. All parties shall agree to abide by the results of this free and open election.

4. Furthermore, all parties shall withdraw all armed forces, police, peacekeepers and other paramilitary troops from the Falkland Islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IB and other international observers agreed upon at a later date.

5. All parties shall submit claims of damages caused by the recent hostilities for payment by the aggressor. All claims shall be subject to audit by the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers agreed upon at a later date.

OOC - I'm working this weekend, but I'll try to pop in to see how the discussions are going.

HRH Queen Elizabeth I, Split Dreams.
'The Split Dreams Political Negotiotors and myself have reviewed both the terms put down by Ozymandias IV and the records of the F.I's conflict. We have got this to say.

1. It is our belief that Talkos still holds British POW's from their initaial, and unprovoked attack, on the British Garrison. These should be returned immediately.

2. It was Talkos who began this conflict and they should accept full responsibility for beginning hostilities.

3 This war was not only unjust, unfounded and needless, it was also pointless. Talkos, as it has been said before, was liberating British people from Britain.

4 We are willing to remove ALL military forces to approximately 12nm from the F.I's. After the successful conclusion of these talks, only Search and Rescue, aid workers and an Embassy Protectioin team will remain in the area. AQ strike force will be left in Argentina to prevent anybody invading the F.I's again. These forces will be pulled out either A)At the conclusion of this summit OR B) The arrival of IPF troops.

5 We are willing to accept partial responsibility for damage caused to the F.I's, it would be unfair to blame all damage on Talkos.

6 As part of this admittance, we are willing to provide both money and supplies to help rebuild the F.I's. If the IPF (International Peacekeeping Force) would allow it, we would be happy to send 500 Royal EWngineers to help. Yes, these are technically military units but we give our word they would be completely unarmed.

These are a loose version of the terms/admissions we willing to commit to. We welcome other views and reserve the right to change them, should new intelligence be made available.

Finally, we are glad to see Talkos has finally sent representatives and welcome them.

Yours, HRH Elizabeth I

An Isochron special envoy, the Hon. Jeff Kennett, heads toward the RBB Liberty onboard a helicopter to participate in the negotiations.

The high speed patrol boat that had ferried the Dominion ambassador to the ship slowly pulled away, leaving the diplomatic team to fight with words and ink.

In the conference room Ramon Nomis read the proposal by Ozymandias.
"Delegates, fellow nations, those who have pursued peace, and those who have pursued war. We find these terms acceptable, essentially what was proposed before the hostilities by other parties. We would be agreeable to such an agreement." He paused and looked to the Split Dreams representative.

"1. Of course we still hold the POWs, we have made no secret of that. Early on we announced their presence, in fact, we called for a third party nation to take them off our hands.(around page 5-7 of the original thread we believe) We were originally unable to provide adequate transport due to the embargo by Walmington and others, but if you would like to take those POWs off our hands, then we invite you to do so.
2. There was no conflict until shots were fired at us by Credonian allies, unless you count the economic aspect of it, in which it began when Walmington declared an embargo against us. And by attacking our forces, they caused a hundred times the damage that our meager forces there could have caused, even if they intended to...
3. It is our belief that the Falklanders had no wish to remain a part of the British empire, and were suffering under their rule. Just as the USA or India were British, and most considered themselves British, that did not mean that they did not wish for independence and freedom from the imperialist opression.
4. We believe that would be a fair amendment. Though there should be a C) The creation of a Falkland Island police force that is able to ensure stability
5. As we have done next to no damage to the Falklands, we don't see that we should shoulder even a majority of the responsibility for the damage. The forces we sent there had no tanks or heavy weapons, to cause damage to the Falkland Islands, we will of course accept responsibility for damages caused by fire from our forces, but we are not the ones who caused the majority of the damage. In fact, we kept the number of our forces in the area down to a minimum, do you really believe we hoped to fight it out with the alliance with only 2000 combat troops? And a small division of lightly armed and trained engineers?
6. And we would of course provide the same, it has always been our intention to assist the Falklanders."

Ramon sat down at his seat and shuffled his papers until he came to the one he needed.
"We will of course request that all parties are required to abide by this agreement. We have nearly come to a peace agreement twice before! Only to have it ruined by the warmongering of one or two nations. Our government will also request formal apologies for the damages caused by some of the more trigger happy nations involved. We have always seeked peace and prosperity for the Falklands, and to see such destruction there saddens us to no end."

OOC: We didn't intend to keep yall waiting, but we were only informed of this sperate thread a little while ago lol.

A lone troop ship sails to within 1/2 nm of the summit. On board are 200 amred Royal Military Police, 2000 Talkonian POW's and 5 officers of the Talkonian Navy.
The SD diplomat looks over the terms with the Queen before they both step back into the large conference room aboard Liberty.
It is the diplomat who speaks first. 'Talkos, nice to see you.......finally. We had no doubt that you had POW's, and believe you still do. Credonia fired two WARNING shots into the water, these were met by a barage of missiles from your naval forces
If you honestly believe that a quiet, peaceful group of people such as the Falklanders really wished for their friends in the Garrison to be wiped out by an unprovoked attack? Then, just to make matters worse you move in your diplomats and 2000 heavly armed troops before declaring the F.I's a territory of Talkos.
The Falklanders were not suffering, nor did they ache for 'independance'. In our view, the Falklands should be returned to England/The UK. A-'
The Queen speaks 'Thank you Roger, lets not forget, this is a PEACE summit. We are not here to fight over who fired first or who has the biggest army. There has been a war and nobody can change that. What we must now decide is, what happens to the F.I's and who is responsible for rebuilding the Islands.
It is our view that each nation should gake an even share of the blame and therefore an even share of the costs.
There is no need to create an F.I's Police Force as they undoubtedly had one before the war. Though we would be prepeared to provide this force with updated weapons and equipment.
We also reccomend that a Peacekeeping base remain on the F.I's for at least 5 years.
Talkos, the troop ship you can see to the port side carries all Talkonian troops. These will be exchanged for Brotish POW's which will be returned to England. Your troops are in good health, spitits and have been informed they are going home. Hopefully in time for Christmas.
That concludes our initial response to the Talkonian ceasefire agreement. We ask that a final version of the agreement be Telegramed to all involved nations, just so we can all be clear what we have to do.'
She stands and is lead out by her body guards. Roger scuttles behind.

*the delegation from old brittania had listened to much hot air from the so called peace summit, it sounded more like the falklands were a cake, who would get what share, who was going to pay for it, and who could stick this bit of the decoration on, the right honourable Lord Labourn stands as all went quiet*

Friends, delegates from "involved" nations.
We are here today as you know, to resolve this crisis, the brittanic fleet stationed now next to the falkland islands having not fired a single shot does not wish to move, we do not see the nececity for a foreign peace keeping force, or the open elections you are talking about,
the falkland people are british, they have a vote in the british general election, they have their own MP's selected by the people, there is no need for an election, i beleive the type of vote you are looking for is a referendum,
being prodominantly british the people of the falkland islands watch british TV they read british newspapers, they buy british products and speak english, i suppose in the interest of democratic fairness, you wish to exclude them from these luxuries?
as you had stated beforehand i beleive about India, well India already had a vibrant culture before britain invaded her, the United states, they are more tot he case, however there have been no complaints from the falklanders in the captial city and the british parliament to suggest they were not happy,
has any of these great peace keepers or war mongers here viewd the natural beauty of the falkland islands you would have noticed that so proud of britain are these islanders that they paint union jacks upon their rooftops and all the towns even after the war bear the proud flag of a once great empire.
being of a conservative nature myself and the rest of old brittania would like to see things restored to order,
why should we permit foreign troops upon the falkland islands and the democratic system altered in confusion to the islanders simply becuase talkos has decided to invade
infact with greatest respect to their representative here, we see talkos nothing more that a huge hulking state of bullies forcing things through with the iron fist of war, having the largest populations here, you would have thought he would have known better. over 2 billion, talkos truly is a super giant, i am not sure if split dreams or ozymanias realised their sheer enormity, brittania is the largest nation under the allies, brittania and i beleive ishronious, so tell me again, anyone, why our people, good british people should be subjected to such upheavel in the name of talkos, and why we should allow foreign armies into our island to oversee peace when the british millitary is far capable of doing so,

As the negotiations resume, HRH Elizabeth I sweeps back into the conference room, slightly late.
'As a nation we feel a military force, whether International or British, is required on these islands. Talkos has proved it wishes to own these islands and we have seen no eveidence to prove that their view has changed.
If it was up to us, a large force would remain on these islands for many years to come, purely to protect the F.I's. But, as these are negotiations we have been forced to pull most units out.
They are indeed British territory but as no reperesentatives have yet arrived from England, we must take the Islanders safey into our own hands. The best way of doing this is to station an IPF on the Islands and give them the protection they require. An IPF is certainly required for the near futre, under the terms of the Ceasefire, my current peacekeepers on the Islands must withdraw. If we should have to do this without the prescence of an IPF, looting and crime would again spiral. Added to that is the possible threat of outside troops posted in secret locations on the Island (see other thread).
It will take several weeks for England to get a strong military force out here to protect the Islands and the previous garrison was amssacred or taken pridoner by the Talkonian troops. We cannot leave 100 frightened, weak men and women with the job or defending the islands from any threat and have to kep the peace.
We did not realise that Talkos was a much bigger nation than us and to be honest if we had have known it would not have made our actions any different.'

The sweep of the F.I's (see other thread) has so far failed to find anything out of the ordinary.

General Arnold walks into the conference room late and quietly and takes a seat. He takes a copy of the peace treaty and reviews it.

"I have absolutly no objections to this peace treaty. It ensures the peace and tranquility of the Falkland Islanders. I have been instructed by President Sutton to sign such a treaty if it satisfies the provision that the Falkland Islands choose thier own destiny, however, the Falkland Islands should remain self-sovreign and not under British rule."

The Talkosian diplomat rolled his eyes and spoke first to the delegation from Split Dreams. "Honorable sir....if you are to believe that the two shots by Credonia were warning shots, then you must consider our response to be...."warning shots" as neither side actually hit or damaged the other in that exchange.

The main garrison there was destroyed by a terrorist attack, undoubtably some insurgents that were not satisfied by the democratically elected government there. The British troops that we captured were in captivity either for their own safety, against mobs of angry Falklanders, or because they were involved in a plot to kill Talkosian peacekeepers and aid workers. We needed to ensure the safety of our own people." Ramon Nomis shrugs. "We were asked by the Falkland government to esure their safety, and that is why we needed to keep the insurgents from continuing their terrorist activities."

He then looked to the delegation from Old Brittania. "If we were truely comitted to taking over and holding the Falklands through military force we would have done more than the minimal response that we did. We have nearly 1 million combat troops under arms, and the ability to call up nearly a million more, and 25 carrier battlegroups, along with hundreds of unassigned ships. As it was, we sent only about 2000 combat troops along to ensure the safety of our aid workers, and originally only 1 carrier group.

The upheavel is long overdue, why should the good people of the Falkland islands be subjected to opression in the name of Britian."

Ramon once again shuffled his papers. "We agree with Split Dreams, an international peacekeeping force is essential to the continued wellbeing of the Falklands. Though as we have stated before, the only massacare was by insurgent forces that did not wish their fellow British troops to accept the democratically elected Falklander government, and went so far as to kill their own fellows in order to do so."

"We believe that the best thing would be the quick establishment of an international peacekeeping force, following that we can set up a plebicite on whether they wish to be Talkosian, Independant, or British. Once their infrastructure has been reestablished, then the IPF can be pulled out easily enough."

"Why should they deciede to be Talkosian? The question we need to be askign them is if they want to remain under brittish rule or become independent. Just because you try to assist them as you say you were trying to, doesnt automatically entitle you to declare them your territory. If you were really looking out for the well being of these people, then you would not try to put them under your oppressive rule."

General Arnold turns and faces the rest of the delegates.

"Gentlemen, cant you see what the Talkosian government is doing. They are trying to gain territory. Its too obvious. That was there intention in the first place, which is why they sent in these so called peace keeping troops. They knew the Falkland Islands were relativly unprotected, therefore a large force would not be needed to take them over. As for these talks of oppression under the British government, thats ludacris. The people of the Falkland Islands have been flourishing and prospering very well until Talkos got involved. Talkos should not be allowed to control these people. This is an issue between the Falkland Islands and the British government, not Talkos, the Falkland Islands, and the British government."

'One thing we can all agree on' states the queen 'is that an IPF is needed as soon as possible. My troops are currently carrying out the role of the IPF but we wish to withdraw them and let in neutral forces.
We agree with Credonia, there should be no Talkos in the debate for leadership of the Governement.
We shall be reviewing Intelligence reports to collaborate the Talkonian version of the Garrison takeover but ask that the British POW's be returned immediately. We are ready yo hand over over 2000 of your troops in exchange. There is also some embassy staff, these will be flown

Of course. We are sending over the prisoners as we speak.


The Talkosian once again stood. "We believe that each involved nation that agrees to the basic terms stated originally(we can hammer out the details at a later time) by Ozymandias. Give 200-500 peacekeepers to oversee the security of the Islands, as well as a small naval presence, (to stand off in international waters). Monetary aid will be decided upon at a later date by the parties, we have transferred $200million into an account that can be drawn from by the peacekeeping forces. We are confident that we will be credited at the end of the negotiations, but for now, the humanitarian situation is more pressing than any petty squabbling.

It is our view. That, as Ozymandias said "1. All parties shall respect the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands to freely determine their national destiny." If there is significant popular support for becoming Talkosian, who are you to deny the people of the Falklands that right. Or are you afraid that the people of the Falklands will invalidate your claims for war, and show you to be nothing more than meddling warmongers. We have pledged to respect the decision of the people of the Falklands, and cannot see why the Falklanders should be barred from deciding to become closer to their bretheren in Talkos."

We have no objection to F.I's becoming closer to Talkos but to become a TERRITORY, well that is something else.
$200 million also transferred to IPF account. Talkos made some pretty strong points there. The humanitarian situation is the most pressing thing so our engineers and Aid workers have remained. We do however stand by our reasons for starting this war in the first place.
Talkos, handover to be made at 08:00am, Sunday 21st December. Hopefully they can all be home for Christmas. The staff detained in the raid on your Embassy have been sent aboard RN Republic. Your Embassy has been vacated by our troops, you may move your staff back in with no interference from us.

The SD Military apologises for any offence caused by the deployment of SF's and aircraft to the F.I's after the withdrawl of other countries military units. The threat posed by A-N was taken seriously but, thankfully, we were alerted to the fact that it was actually and elabourate hoax. Thank you to Credonia for alerting us to this fact.
As we said, if any objections were raised we would pull out. Credonia used their right to object and we have duly withdrawn. Completely. (Except for Aid workers, Royal Engineers and Embassy guards (RMP))

Thank you, HRH Elizabeth I

After retrieving its launch, the Hai Teng Class SSK/H, the Tianjin quietly slipped underwater, joining the three other 5CN submarines tailing the peace conference.

Meanwhile, aboard the battleship, the 5CN diplomats were furious.

"Talkos, your actions are preposterous and contemptible. I find it amazed that you are even able to hold your head up with such arrogance. Now you think that you can just waltz out here without punishment!?! You are wrong... The Five Civilized Nations demand that Talkos pay the people and government of the Falkland Islands for all the damage done to the islands... In addition, Talkos must pay for all the losses incurred by Allied forces in the defense of the islands against your unfounded aggression..."

FCN, Talkos ARE paying for the damages they caused, as are all of us. As far as we can see, your military werent involved so how can you waltz in here threatening punishment on Talkos? Yes, the invasion was wrong, yes it was uncalled for but that is why we are having this conference, to sort out the problems. Talkos wont go unpunished but we cannot impose punishments when no crimes have been commited. If it is revealed that Talkos has broken the Geneva Convention then yes, of course they will be punished. As would any of us.
Why do you feel it nescecary to have five armed submarines tailing a convoy so heavily protected, our Royal Jet found it hard to get in?
It was only your 'super quiet' engines that managed to avoid Destroyers and Frigates with the most up to date Anti Submarine devices and helicopters with sonar.
We are not denying Talkos has got things to answer for, but we must take into consideration the involvement of all nations.

Roger Indaon, SD Diplomat

The Talkosian diplomat furrowed his brows and replied to the delegation from the FCN. "Interesting...this from a nation that has expressed its displeasure at not being able to fight, from a nation that has repeatedly asserted that this war of agression against us is unjustified, if anything we would expect you to be at the forefront of working for a peaceful solution out of this, not inciting hostility. We expected better, from such a civilized nation.

And besides, we are not the ones who caused the majority of the damage to the islands, before the allied forces so callously began their bombing campaign, all the damage we had casued ammounted to a few broken windows and the like from overhappy soldiers. The only way we would pay for the all damage we caused you in your unjust and unfounded war against us, would be if you paid for all the damages the allies caused us. As Split Dreams has said, the burden will be split between involved parties." He turned back to the table.

"The A-N threat highlights the need for an IPF in the Falklands. We have organized 400 soldiers, as well as 1,000 aid workers at one of our ports, and intend to send them over to reestablish peace and prosperity as soon as possible. Once there they will be put into an integrated command with Split Dreams forces currently on the islands, and the troops of any other nation that chooses to stop talking and bluster, and begin helping."

*Lord labourn sighs, as usual this bunch of squabaling liberals had managed to make the entire enquiery bottom about face (so i dont aquire a mod bomb)*

Brittania will use her own troops as IPF's inside the falklands untill help can arive from england, old brittania fired not one shot during the conflict and we practiced no trade embargo, our cuase was mearly political, and now our cuase is justified we have no quarell with anyone.
we will ensure the basic human rights of the people of the falklands, and our roots are of britain herself nothing could be better, there will be no interference within brittania about the television or any media system we shall leave all intact as they are, peace keepers will follow standard nato and un rulles of engagment although we do not expect to encounter any upon the island whom would bear arms against us
as for talkos's claims that the people were calling to them (ooc i think that frightfull godmoding talkos, youve not even backed it up with any signs of british opression) i think thats all just a load of horse excretion,
it is rediculous to suggest the falklands can run themselves efficiently, independently, they are an island with a population barely over 1000, why we are busying ourselves with trying to become general washington and the good loving anti imperalistic rubbish i hear now i will never know.
the lands gentleman i most vehemently state will remain british even after a vote which brittania will see to it as being done fairly and democratically

ooc split dreams lol u better watch who you think your spouting your little mouth off to, your a teeny weeny nation, and could be stomped out by well nearly anyone secondly i have no idea how you got hold of the transmission from FCN to talkos, here i thought we were enforcing role play etiquette please abide by that and think before you post.

(OOC: "Frightful godmoding" heh? all we've done is claim that it happened. And besides, it would be quite justified to make that claim, following the timeline of the situation. Stay patient, after all this is over we'll post a timeline with explanations :wink: )

"I think that our cause is all the more justified given this current information. As of the 2003 census the population was nearly 3,000 people. No wonder they felt neglected by Britain."

the lands gentleman i most vehemently state will remain british even after a vote which brittania will see to it as being done fairly and democratically


"So you are saying that you will not abide by the treaty. That if the people of the Falklands vote for their independence, you will not allow it.

The peacekeeping force needs to be multilateral, and it needs to be administered by a relatively neutral party. As we see, Old Brittania is hardly neutral. We believe it should be under the command of either Altaran(too bad they disappeared on us), or Ozymandias."

(ooc its a bad rp'er who cant show off their sources of information before just "claiming" things, however thus be your choice,)

The empire of old brittania has no desire to see any foreign troops upon the soil of the falkland islands, and i do hereby declare that it is not the right nor priveledge of this summit to decide
*Lord labourn takes the stand again this time clutching some papers handed to him by sir stephen*
Altaran has communist tendencies as you know, and ozymandias has not the strengh to sustain a full war if one should erupt, as we have said, no foreign troops upon the island, only the forces of HM Elizabeth II.
and as regards to your quotation,
old brittania would see to it that there was no foreign intervention and that the people were the ones who chose their destiny, but it is once again not fo this summit to decide, why do we nations have the right to sit in this room and debate the future of lands which have nothing to do with us?
we beleive that the people of the falklands will vote to remain with the british way of life, theyve done it before, they'll do it again.
as for war costs, i will instruct the government within old britania to put forth the 200 million into the bank account, we do beleive each party should pay for what damage they caused,

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ooc split dreams lol u better watch who you think your spouting your little mouth off to, your a teeny weeny nation, and could be stomped out by well nearly anyone secondly i have no idea how you got hold of the transmission from FCN to talkos, here i thought we were enforcing role play etiquette please abide by that and think before you post.[/quote]

(OOC: Pardon? I fully understand that i could be 'stomped out' by any nation, even those of my allies, one of which i thought you were during this conflict.
What transmission have i supposedly intercepted between FCN and Talkos? I shall be reviewing the RP etiquette before i post again but so far i think i'm doing ok, considering this is my first RP since starting NS. I didnt realise i was 'spouting my little mouth off' and have never claimed to be anything other than a 'teeny weeny nation', we all have to start somewhere.)

HRH Elizabeth I rises from her chair at the conference table. 'Talkos, we were under the impression an IPF would be provided by Ozymandias IV and other neutrals. I currently have only 25 troops on the island, and they are at my embassy. I did have more but pulled them out, as promised.
If this summit should decide that the IPF should include troops from all nations then we shall happily assist. I have been informed by my naval commander that thenexchange of prisoners is complete. Ozymandias IV, we are currently looking to hand several hundred British troops over to you as we feel it should be a neutral who handles their safe return. They are currently on an SD troop ship, conditions are excellent.
For now, that is all, thank you Ladies and Gentlemen for listening.'
She sits down and signals for the next diplomat to rise.

(OOC: "Frightful godmoding" heh? all we've done is claim that it happened. And besides, it would be quite justified to make that claim, following the timeline of the situation. Stay patient, after all this is over we'll post a timeline with explanations :wink: )

"I think that our cause is all the more justified given this current information. As of the 2003 census the population was nearly 3,000 people. No wonder they felt neglected by Britain."

the lands gentleman i most vehemently state will remain british even after a vote which brittania will see to it as being done fairly and democratically


"So you are saying that you will not abide by the treaty. That if the people of the Falklands vote for their independence, you will not allow it.

The peacekeeping force needs to be multilateral, and it needs to be administered by a relatively neutral party. As we see, Old Brittania is hardly neutral. We believe it should be under the command of either Altaran(too bad they disappeared on us), or Ozymandias."

Neutral forces?!? You don't get it, do you Talkos? The Falkland Islands, ARE BRITISH. The only acceptable resolution to this conflict is an immediate handover to the rightful owners of the Falklands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland!

HRH Speaks 'Isochronus, nice to see you arrived safely. Welcome to the summit.
It may seem to some people like we are constantly changing sides and always going with the 'person who's biggest'. Our stance has changed a lot throughout the summit and for this we apologise.
I, as ruler of SD, sent in the Armed Forces to retake a group of islands belonging to our ancestors, whom still provide us with help and support when we need it. They had been wrongfully invaded by another nation and we made it our mission, thankfully with the help of many allies, top retake them. I am not making out that we 'led the charge; or even than we played a bigger role than we did. I have limited rescources and had to use them to the best of our ability. They have since beenlimeted even more (OOC, i was informed by another nation that i was goddmodding some of my naval and armoured units. They have since been cut back and are to be reposted for another inspection).
We have since learned that our enemy was a lot bigger than us, even if we had have known this before we would not have changed our stance.
Talkos, none of your military units will be involved in the IPF, just as none of ours will. The IPF will be neutral and only provided until England/The UK is able to send in its own military.
My advisors and myself have looked over the ceasefire/peace agreement and can now agree fully with the terms.
Yet again we aplogise for the undescisiveness during this summit but that last post reminded us why we are here. To liberate the Falklands from Talkonian control and hand them back over to Britain/ The UK.

OOC: Old Brittania, you want to know our source. It was labeled clearly in the original post, go back to the original thread and find it, around page 6 or 7 I think. :roll: As Cog would put it, Think about it.

Ahhh, of course, of course Split Dreams. The IPF will remain neutral. But your last post, gave some conflicting arguments. The purpose of this meeting is to establish peace, and to allow the Falklanders to determine their own destiny, whether it be Talkosian, Independent, or British, or even part of another nation.



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[i]Whereas a state of open hostilities has existed between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies regarding the Falkland Islands, and

Whereas both parties have agreed to a cease fire until terms can be negotiated.

Be it therefore noted that the terms of the peace between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies shall be as follows:

1. All parties shall respect the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands to freely determine their national destiny.
--a. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have declared their fealty to the United Kingdom recently and
--b. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have recently requested intervention by the Dominion of Talkos

2. Pursuant to the right of the people of the Falkland Islands to determine their national destiny without outside intervention, we agree to allow free elections within the islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers agreed upon at a later date.

3. All parties shall agree to abide by the results of this free and open election.



Old Brittania, of course it is not for this conference to decide their national destiny. That is why we have pushed for a free election administered by a neutral party, to ensure and proclaim the choice of the people of the Falklands. We only hope that you can abide by the results if they suprise you.

Isochronous, if they are "British" citizens or not, that changes nothing. Ireland was once British, but threw off its yoke, as well as America, or we can even look to other nations, would you argue that Algeria, or Indochina is still French, or that Mexico and others still be considered Spanish. It is our duty at this peace conference, to see that the people of the Falkland Islands are able to exert their own national destiny, and national identity. To deny them that ability, is to deny them the very liberties you fought us for. The several thousand residents of those Islands are not a piece of meat, that is to be tossed about, they are living breathing(well, the ones not killed in your recent attack) human beings, and it is only right that they be able to decide their own national destiny.

General Arthor rises and speaks in a raised tone of voice

"Then by all means let them choose their national destiny, however, the fact still remains that you have no right in claiming these islands as your own territory, nor did you have the right to barge unto british territory and begin taking over their government and detaining british soldiers. Whatever was going on there was none of your concern. Also, let me make a point that allied forces did not destroy civilian property. We bombed your installations. How dare you tell us that we caused most of the damage, HOW DARE YOU! You are just as much responsible as the allied forces for what happened there. You are also soelly responsible for attacking and destroying the international airport there. The only airport on the islands with your fighter planes. The allies ony took it over and transported the civilians to a safe location near Port Stephens.

Now as for this issue about an international peacekeeping force, i believe that no nation that was involved with the invasion of the islands should have troops on that island. Instead, we bring in a nation such as Five Civilized Nations, or United Elias to serve as the neutral peace keeping force so that this island does not end up falling under seige again. Once the peace keeping forces enter the islands, the proposed peace treaty can be signed, elections may be planned out and all parties pay for the damages they caused to the Falkland Island government. Now, doesnt this seem SIMPLE in plan. Theres no need to be bickering here. Lets get things done and keep the bickering and finger pointing down to a minimum because you arent doing anything but making it more complicated than it already is to reach an agreement."

He returns to his seat and takes a sip of his water.

HRH Rises, following the rather agitated points of the Credonian minister.

'FCN, you still have not answered our question, why do you feel it is essential for five of your submarines to be tailing this convoy?
Credonia, your points are valid and true though we still do not understand why there should need to be any elections, as far as we know, the Falklands Governer is still alive.
Talkos, our inteligence indicates that the only non Allied or Talkonian casualties were the British soldiers murdered in the attack on their Government Offices and Garrison. Our COIG Agents (Covert Operations and Inteligence Gathering) are still trying to find out exactly who attacked the Garrison. Any findings will be haned over to the IPF for further investigation.
We would like to remind all nations that the need for the appointment of an IPF is ever present. We have now pulled even our Military Police out of Port Stanley so the town is now deserted by our forces and open to attacks by rebels also, England has been unable to send units. If, as Talkos claims, it was indeed rebels that attacked the Garrison then they are still out there.'
She is lead out by her Negotiations team and followed by SDSS Agents.

From: COIG HQ
To: Government of SD reperesentatives, RN Liberty.

The following is the findings of the COIG Investigation into the slaughter of the entire British Garrison, Falkland Islands and into the general nature of the Talkonian attack on the F.I's.

1. Some troops were indeed killed by the forces of Talkos.

2. Efforts were made to take prisoners in most cases.

3. POW's were treated fairly and given adequate food and drink.

4. The main slaughter of British troops was carried out by Terrorist/Rebel forces. Every effort should be made to catch these people and bring them to justice.

This concludes the Investigation of COIG.

Good luck and come home safe.

This concludes the main points found in our investigation.

OOC: Can't remember hitting the airport, which page was it? Heck, pretty sure we and our allies were using it for most of the time.

Ramon Nomis calmly stands and speaks first to Split Dreams. "Thank you Split Dreams, obviously they would not have believed any investigation that we had conducted, hopefully this one by you will be able to open their eyes to the truth."

He then turns to General Arthor and, in a resigned voice. "Agreed. All this bickering is getting in the way. Five Civilized Nations, United Elias, Ozymandias, or Altaran would be acceptable to us as administering the IPF. All parties shall pay for damages and the plebecite and elections may be administered." He sits down and picks up a pen. "Now, where's that treaty?"

OOC: yes, you attacked Credonian planes and other aircraft on the ground following the Credonian bombing campaign. You downed some of our aircraft, some of which struck the airport, it was on page 14 or 15.

OOC: Ahhh, guess something was lost in translation. We made an attempt to retake the airspace, but didn't specifically target grounded aircraft. As for the planes dropping in flames from the sky...

"The Dominion of Talkos will of course pay for any damages caused by Talkosian planes that crashed at the airport, Credonian pilots should have done better to crash in a field somewhere." ( :wink: )

OOC: As far as we can tell, the Falklands Air Port/ Royal Air Force Base (British RAF)
(In real life i believe the RAF base doubles as a civilian airport)
was indeed used by Talkos as a base for their forces.
During the Allied Invasion it was hit by a storm squad from 1st Special Forces Detatchment, Special Air Servoce Wing. Other Allied troops then arrived to help us retake it fully and the base was then used to ferry in supplies and Aid. I haope that clears up arguments over who had it for the longest.

Roger the Diplomat stands.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Peace Summit, i apologise for the absence of the Queen but she cannot make it here tonight.
She has, however, just finished a phone call to the Commanding officer of COIG's Falklands Investigation Unit.
The findings of their brief look into Talkonian approaches to British troops have, under the orders of HRH, been posted for all to see. They are no secret. The Investigation began when we first learned that there were doubts over what had happened to the British Garrison. Using footage of the bomb site, actual communications intercepted/recieved and also battel data, they were able to come up with the posted findings.
Should any other involved nations wish to carry out a private investigation or the IPF wish to look at our evidence and findings in full, we would happily hand everything we have over to them.
We are also ready to sign the treaty. HRH Elizabeth I would like to inform all involved that she will be holding a post summit dinner on board the Royal Yacht. All are invited to send reperesentatives. Protection officers also welcome but we ask they wear suits or best dress.
Ozymandias IV, we request permission to manuvre our Royal Yacht into the convoy. It has a crew of 270+ SDSS.

General Arnold turns to the representative from Split Dreams.

I would be delighted to meeting with Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth I. Perhaps arrangements may be made to fly President Sutton back out here to the Falklands to attend as well?"

Isochronous, if they are "British" citizens or not, that changes nothing. Ireland was once British, but threw off its yoke, as well as America, or we can even look to other nations, would you argue that Algeria, or Indochina is still French, or that Mexico and others still be considered Spanish. It is our duty at this peace conference, to see that the people of the Falkland Islands are able to exert their own national destiny, and national identity. To deny them that ability, is to deny them the very liberties you fought us for. The several thousand residents of those Islands are not a piece of meat, that is to be tossed about, they are living breathing(well, the ones not killed in your recent attack) human beings, and it is only right that they be able to decide their own national destiny

It is foolish to try and make comparisons between the Falklands and Indochina, Mexico, America and Ireland.

The fact of the matter is, Falklanders VOTED to remain part of the British Empire in a referendum in 2001, along with various other British colonies. They have already had the opportunity to determine their own national destiny and it is inappropriate and a waste of time to try and have another referendum just two years after the last one. Plus, the islands are still British (read: owned by Old Brittainia, who is RPing as the UK) and as a result only he can call a referendum.

The ambassador seethed at the comments from the delegate from the Split Dreams. Taking a deep breath, the ambassador struggled to control his emotions as he spoke.

"The submarines are only presence currently in this area... From intelligence reports, there is a great possibility of a paramilitary group from the Five Civilized Nations will launch an assault to destroy the success of these negotations. From this intelligence, we believe that there is someone aboard one of the surface ships in this area that is coordinating this. The submarines are here as much to protect me and my assistants as everyone else here... As for the idea of the Five Civilized Nations providing peacekeepers, we would be honored to do so. In addition to this, the Parliament of the Five Civilized Nations has voted to set up a Falkland Islands Fund to help those affected adversely by this conflict... Already, US$2 billion is being prepared to fund any reconstruction of the islands and to help revitalize the economy, adversely affected by the war..."

HRH rises, in response of FCN's comments.
'Thank you for informing us FCN, we now raise no objections to the prescence of your submarines. Security will now be raised aboard the Royal Yacht (100 extra Secret Seervice personell and some of our Counter Terrorism officers. Special Forces will also be present.) ahead of the state banquet, to which you are invited. As are all other nations.'
5 Secret Service personell enter the room, approaching Roger the Diplomat.
'I apologise, ladies and Gentlemen, i was going to save this for the plane home. Sdaly, in light of FCN's information, this will not be possible. As you may know, throughout these negotiations and the war leading top them, there apeared to be a leak to the press. Well, it appears we have found it. Gentlemen...'
The Secret Service take Roger out of the room.
'Yet again, i apologise but i did not think it torht that we had a press leak running arond whislt there were possibly treeorists within the convoy.
FCN, we support any Peacekeeping put ashore by you.'

Capt Falco X entered the conference room after watching many of the proceedings on a secure closed circuit television feed in his ready room.

Ladies, gentlemen, your majesty,

I have been authorised by my Ruling Council to utilize 750 RN Marines stationed on the Republic as peacekeepers until an self-determination referendum can be voted upon by the islanders. These Marines will then stay on the island until whatever resolution is decided upon by the voters can begin.

The role of these Marines will be to assist in the rebuilding of ciritical infrastructure until such time as the civilian authorities can resume law enforcement and local administration duties which were disrupted during the recent hostilities.

Since both Credonia and Talkos agree in principle to a self-determination referendum, we urge Isochronous and Old Brittania to accept the notion of self-determination as well. If, as you say, the islanders recently voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom just two years ago, surely you have nothing to lose by allowing them to reaffirm that vote today.

We submit that the World Bank should investigate and audit any damage claims and that this neutral international organization should ultimately decide who shall pay what for damages incurred during the conflict. Rather than working out a payment plan here, we believe that the World Bank will be in a better position to resolve this point of contention.

Further, the Ruling Council has agreed to host prisoner exchanges upon the Republic and we have invited the International Red Cross to assist in these duties.

We'd like to wrap up these talks today if at all possible so we can retire to the hospitality of her royal highness on the Royal Yacht which has been given permission to enter the convoy and take up station to stern.

*as the delegationf rom old brittania stands to leave Sir stephen winterage talks to final peice before the brittanics would head for their fleet and the luxury of their command ship*

Old brittania will not omit any IPF upon the falkland islands, unless we directly specify them to do so, the falkland islands are british, they shall remain british and several hundered thousand tonnes of british steel sat in the water which has nowt but peaceful purpous see's to it that the islands remain british.
as for the notion of self determination, as Ishronious stated, they had a referendum alog with the rest of what was left of the empire in 2001, they voted to remain part of the british empire, another referendum shall be held in 2005 to co-inside with our general election,
perhaps we should take a look at history, after world war one all of the russian and german terrotories in the east of europe were given away by the self satisfying demands of president woodrow wilson, the result was years upon years of petty infighting, much has still not stopped in these lands, serbai, bosnia etc, all of them this is the result of the ideals of self determination, in africa zimbabwe, slaughtering white farmers handing over all business interests along with all political interests to the blacks simply becuase they are black, its a travesty and hypocracy at its worse, old brittania shall not stand down this time, no my freinds, this land is british
and thou the grand flag flies from the banners in the port stanley and stephens, there it shall remain gentlemen, there will be no IPF there will be no referendum and there will be no interfearance.
we ask you not of your moeny, for we have an economy to rival anyones, the falklanders are our brothers and sisters, we will aide them as family should, troops who bear the flag of the empire shallb e permitted, troops who bear the flag of an internation modern hypocracy shall be denied

The Dominion representative takes out a package of peanut butter crackers. "Well... I'm hungry, I'm ready for that banquet that has so generously been offered. I say let's finish up these talks before I ruin my appetite. We agree to the peace treaty, as does the majority of those involved, only two disagree with the peace treaty..." He opens the package up and takes one out before offering it around. "So, as I said, let's sign the treaty and go eat cake."

General Arnold turns to the Talkosian delegation and replies

"well said, I am redy to sign this treaty as well. Also, i hope that the signing of this treaty will lead to better relations between Talkos and Credonia in the forseeable future. In a gesture of good will, Credonia would like to pay damages to any and all military forces that were destroyed by our land and air forces. That offer comes directly from the top of the Credonian government, from President Sutton himself. Now, wheres that treaty, im startin to starve of hunger."

A seaman hurries into the conference room and presents Capt Falco X with an updated version of the treaty which is quickly scanned for obvious typos and then handed out to the delegates:

The captain cleared his throat and said Ladies, gentlemen and your highness, we have what we believe to be a final version of the peace treaty ready for your signature. We ask all nations present to ratify this document in the hopes of resolving the hostilities which recently took place in the Falkland Islands.

Thank you.

He wiped his brow and took a seat looking for another mug of coffee.

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The document read:

Whereas a state of open hostilities has existed between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies regarding the Falkland Islands, and

Whereas both parties have agreed to a cease fire until terms can be negotiated.

Be it therefore noted that the terms of the peace between the Dominion of Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies shall be as follows:

1. All parties shall respect the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands to freely determine their national destiny.
--a. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have declared their fealty to the United Kingdom recently and
--b. Irrespective of whether the people of the Falkland Islands have recently requested intervention by the Dominion of Talkos

2. Pursuant to the right of the people of the Falkland Islands to determine their national destiny without outside intervention, this agreement provides for free elections within the islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers.

3. All parties shall agree to abide by the results of this free and open referendum vote.

4. Furthermore, all parties shall withdraw all armed forces, police, peacekeepers and other paramilitary troops from the Falkland Islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers.

5. All claims of damages caused by the recent hostilities shall be subject to audit by the World Bank in accordance with international law.

6. All prisoners shall be exchanged via the RN Republic aircraft carrier which shall remain on station with its small task force until the elections are completed. International Red Cross officials shall be given the right to interview and inspect all POWs before their return to their respective nations.

7. The date of the self-determination election shall be set no later than six months from the signing of this agreement.

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After a quick sattelite phone call, Ramon Nomis, Foreign Minister of the Dominion of Talkos, took the pen and signed below the dotted line.

"The Dominion has always been comitted to peace, always been comitted to the principals of self determination, and to the benefit of the Falklands. We could not accomplish this on our own without doing more damage than good, we hope that through international co-operation, we will be shown to have always had those goals in mind....Now, what's for dinner?"

General Arnold takes out a black ink pen and signs the treaty quickly yet distinctivly.

Following the banquet that will be held today, I will be ordering all troops to return home after consulting with President Sutton. The 25th Carrier Division is already pulling out as it has been reassigned to deal with a situation brewing in the nation of Somolia, which leaves three carrier divisions and the troops that they carry with them. We also would like a signed copy of the peace treaty so that i may take it back to Credonia and place it in our archives. Thank you.

HRH Enters the room, her bodyguards ever present with the news that FCN Terrorists may be in hiding within the convoy.
'Ozymandias IV, we have completed a private exchange of POW's with Talkos though we wish to land the British prisoners we recieved aboard RN Republic.' She is handed a copy of the Peace Treaty and a pen.
'We, as a nation, sign this treaty and promise to see that teh Falkland Islands are forever a nation free from violence.
Britannia, we ask that an IPF be allowed onto the islands until a referendum can be carried out.

Preperations are nearing the final stages for tomorrow nights Royal Banquet (OOC:It will have to be tomorrow because i am out tonight).
A set menu is currently being decided for the main meal, please forward any dislikes/alergies to the Head Chef. After a two hour perid to be spent in the Swimming pool, playing deck games or merely resting, a buffet and dance will then follow.'
Rooms have been prepeared for all delegates at this conference and all are welcome to stay tonight and tommorrow night. A full meal will be provided tonight, ahead of tomorrows feast, and all guests have full use of all facilities from the moment their feet touch the Helipad.
We ask that you use your own transport to get to RN Republic but Helicopters of the Split Dreams Royal Air Force will then take over for the final leg.
Guards are perparing for all eventualities, the security will be tough but discreet. Should you wish to bring National Press with you then please report in to Security for vetting.

The Talkosian sighs wearily and speaks, his exhaustion evident as he slips into a light accent. "Ah, senora, you don' know how wonderful tha' sounds to a weary diplomat." He then turns to the rest of the assembled representatives. "We've called a skimmer to pick us up. You can certainly reach the Foreign Ministry or the Ruling council through regular channels, but as for me, I be asleep." With that he staggers out of the room to wait for his ride.

The Virginia XI Class SSN, the Wuhan silently patrolled the water underneath the flotilla carrying the negotiators of the two sides of the conflict. As it cruised slowly at ten knots an hour, it did not notice a silent, but deadly hunter killer closing in. In the sonar room of the Wuhan, the sonarman yawned lethargically at the lack of activity. He closed his eyes for a second and when he opened his eyes again, he saw two blips moving at 75 knots. The sonarman blinked the sleep away from his eyes and struck the intercom. He only had time to gasp out, "Two torpedoes in the water, bearing 0741," before the torpedoes hit the SSN. The SSN exploded, releasing nuclear waste into the ocean. Slowly, the SSN began to descend down into the abyss. On the surface, everyone was surprised by the sudden explosion...

Underneath the surface, the Destiny Class SSN, the Apocaplyse heard the explosion. The captain ordered the sonar to go active. The sonar discovered five submarines in the area, when there should have been only four. One of the blips was the quickly sinking Wuhan, three more were the other submarines, but the last was unknown. Deciding to shoot first and ask questions later, the Apocaplyse launched four of the new Swordfish Torpedoes at the unknown target...

The unknown target was the stolen Hainan Class SSK/H prototype, stolen a month earlier from its maiden voyage. The crew of the Hainan moved quickly and the SSK/H accelerated to 35 knots, desperately trying to head away. But the Swordfish Torpedoes moved at close to 92 knots, swiftly closing the distance...

General Arnold looking rather tired from the negotiations says in a calm voice:

"Well gentlemen, its getting late and i had better be turning in. Ive had a long day. I look forward to the banquet tomorrow, perhaps i'll be more energetic then than i am now, so that i may take in the full enjoyment of the event. IF that is all, then i'll be on my way. Good night gentlemen. I'll see you tomorrow evening."

He returns to his Chinhook that takes off and carries him to the 422nd Carrier Division. Later that night, the other two carrier divisions slip away and head to ports back in Credonia. The 422nd Carrier Division remains to house General Arnold and the President who is 1 hour away, flying in his private presidential helicopter.

Alarm claxons can be heard as the delegates were lifting off for their own vessels.

Capt Falco X forced a calm expression on his face while saying Please excuse me for a moment... He walked behind a blukhead called the bridge on his handheld comm unit.

Report he hissed into the mouthpiece.

Sir, we're getting reports of an explosion under the task force with at submarine pinging away with active sonar. Torpedoes are in the water!

Falco X blanched and bellowed Battle stations! Full evasive pattern! Get the choppers up and find out what's going on down there!!

Running back to the flight deck he motioned to a subordinate to get the delegates off his ship which began to veer hard to starboard as the other ships in the task force began making radical maneuvers. He then ran back inside and sprinted to the bridge of the Liberty.

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The intel officer handed him a printout from the combat command center and followed the captain to his place on the bridge.

After the security scare at dawn, the Royal Yacht had broken away from the main convoy and was now positioned about 1nm North. A security blanket had been placed around it by Frigates and Destroyers of the SD Navy. Submarines patrolled underneath and aircraft of the FAA flew patrol patterns above. Security was high, not only were they expecting the arrival of foreign leaders and diplomats, a secret arrival was also scheueled.
Three helicopters were now approaching the Royal Yachts Helipad. Two Puma's and a Pave Low VIP Transport touched down on the deck.
A guard of honour, made up of 6 Royal Guards fromed at the base of the Pave Low's steps as Secret Service Agents fromed into a protective circle around it. The door opened and steps were lowered. A female in her early twenties stepped down, surrounded by SDSS Agents. She was taken quickly below deck.


In just two hours, the ship could expect the arrival of many more guests.
Only the Talkonian Minister had already arrived the previous evening, giving strict but friendly orders not to be disturbed.

this is HMS Dorchester commander David Alvinton, our long range scanners have sences disturbance, we warned you that if our lord labourn was to come to any harm, along with members of the brittanic delegation onboard your vessal RN Liberty we would hold you personaly responsible, you have aprox 10 minutes to give us full details that explosion underwater, and to confirm to us that our delegation remains unharmed

*the missile hatches upon the dorchester open and the airel begins to spin as transmissions send to the fleet and to the RN liberty take effect,*

*back nearer the falkands the fleet is put on orange allert, 7 ArchAngel jets roar off of the flight deck of HMS invinsible as the larger ships prepare the transmission home, they head for the RN Liberty at their top speeds*

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What!?! Capt Falco X shouted in disbelief. Radio the Dorchester and explain to them that their delegates have not cleared the ship yet. If they fire upon us, they'll be firing on their own people!

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Two destroyers begin using their active sonar to find all the subs under the task force. Apparently the Republic's passive sonar technology wasn't as advanced as had been assumed. Two other destroyers trail behind the ships using their active systems, plotting ranges and firing solutions to all the subs.

Two of the Republic's own submarines move clear the area with two others moving into position to protect the task force from the Dorchester. The RN Republic send up four ASW helos to drop bouys to bracket the rogue sub which fired the first torpedo and keep him under close watch.

An additional four Harriers join the existing CAP in the air with four more being readied to meet the threat of the incoming jets.

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As the underwater situation began to become clear, the Liberty wired the information to the Dorchester.

Capt Falco X then took the radio and contacted the Old Brittania ship directly: Dorchester this is Captain Falco X of the RN Liberty. You have a direct feed into our combat control center. The situation map is available to you. Power down your weapon systems. Your irrational behaviour is jeopardising Lord Labourn and his party. We repeat, power down your weapon systems so we can get him and his party airbourne and return him to your ship.
Liberty out.

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IF you need any assistance, Credonia still has a carrier divion in the area. If you need us to strike, were ready

Kisnesia, while not a participant in the actual combat in this dispute, has agreed to the terms and will abide by them. Should we sign this treaty?

To Ozymandias IV: We have 2 carriers full of fighters available to meet the threat. Three squadrons have been launched, but we await your request for assistance.

ooc for gods sake split dreams you are perhaps one of the most persistant here at exersising his/her right to bad role play, how to you know the Dorchester is on red alert and ready to fire upon the liberty? not you as a person but your nation? how can any representative from split dreams honestly know anything about the actions of old brittania???

IC*the information is imeadiately downloaded, as far as the weapons and geographical experts onboard the ship could tell, the first explosions were unknown, they just apeared, the Dorchester sent out this imeadiate message which was copied to the transmissions room of the HMS Invincible

It is rather odd to suggest that we would not wish to imeadiately retaliate for attacks in your area, as regards to lord labourn, we did not know he was still alive, you will however remove those two submarines from the path of HMS dorchester or we will be forced to drop depth charges for our own security - D Alvinton (Dorchester)

*the massive great ships that were the troop carriers move closer to the falkland isles, they would soon have to travel back to old brittania, the stocks would not last forever, and there was little need of such a huge army upon the falklands, however with the dispersion of the troop carriers and HM's 5th army and the 7th grenadiers guard returning home Nelson battle group had been called from the falkland isles, to assist in tasks surrounding the falklands,*

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ooc: please specify the difference between what you are writting as split dreams representatives which is In charachter (IC) and out of charachter talk which is you in your person (ooc)

i didnt see capt Falco or any Ozymandias representative give you any information, things dont just "happen" please get your facts right, infact you didnt even post how u found out, you just gave the great big "STAND YOUR FLEET DOWN" message btw was that ooc or IC,

(to ozymandias, i can see you are genuinly a good roleplayer, well done for such memorable play in this thread, i commend you on your efforts and would like to be able to call you friend.)

back to split dreams, had you said that to brittania, we would have taken offence to it ooc and the trade impact for you would be somewhat disasterous, considering the size my economy and nation, not to mention we would have imeadiately blocked all transmissions in the area, to any of your vessals rendering them virtually useless.

OOC:Forgivve me please if i do make a few mistakes. This is my first roleplay on NS, and anywhere, you know.
Why are you constantly telling me your population and ecomomies are bigger than mine? Of corse they are, you have been playing for months. I have no desire to challenge you or anybody else on here with a huge army, as i dont have one, nor do i make out that i do. End of OOC

IC:
The Royal Yacht Freedom sails gracefully through the South Atlantic. Launches had been coming and going all day, delivering various foods and supplies ready for the evenings grand banquet.
The sun is just beginning to set as the first helicopters arrive from RN Republic. The dimming sunlight adds a proud glow to the ship as soldiers from the Royal Guards Regiment approach the landing helicopters, forming guards of honour in their crisp green uniforms. Doors open and steps are lowered, as if synchronised, diplomats and leaders from the Summit’s many nations descend, many spent the previous night relaxing in their rooms but these were the last few stragglers.
Servants draped in the royal colours of dark green lead the visitors to their rooms to settle in before dinner. Maids, Butlers and servans await each delgate.
In the main dinning hall, a huge oak table has been set with pure Silver cutlery and glasses of the finest crystal. A huge chandelier hangs from the ceiling, engraved diamonds glittering in the light. Royal Servants stand around the room, awaiting the guests. In the ships kitchen, 20 chefs are preparing the main meals and huge buffet to follow. Prawns, Salmon, Steak, Lamb, Beef and duck are all on the menu. Each having its own sauces, vegetables and side dish of the leaders choice.
Agents of the Secret Service post themselves at various points around the ship, providing an ever-ready presence, their immaculate suits hiding the awesome armoury beneath. Below
deck, a team of highly trained Counter Terrorism Officers from the Special Forces are on high alert and dressed in full combat gear. They remain unseen and unheard.
HRH, Elizabeth I of Split Dreams enters the room, escorted by the secret arrival, Princess Amelia, heir to the throne. Both dressed in designer dresses and hair down.
End of IC

Now well rested, Ramon Nomis found his way through the corridors. Though the smell of cooking food nearly led him away, he continued through the halls, continued to dodge servers and crew until he was outside. He stood and gazed out, looked out upon that massive collection of ships, lining the horizon in all directions, and he knew that even more were steaming, just over the horizon. He looked around, to see if there was anyone else, just gazing out at the horizon.

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The three Talkosian carrier battlegroups in the area slowly pull away, heading back for home port after their long tour of duty, and a single carrier battlegroup approached to take their places.

OOC - I'm waiting to hear from FCN as to the resolution of his little sub conflict. He fired upon the rogue sub, but we don't know what happened next....
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IC:

TO: All vessels in vacinity of Falkland Islands
FROM: Republican Navy Commodore Auph XV, RN Carrier Republic

~MESSAGE FOLLOWS~
We are tracking several unidentified submarines under our task force. The four submarines of the Navy of the Republic have been instructed to surface but maintain their positions. Their tubes are unloaded and closed and will not fire unless the or other Republican Navy ships are attacked.

Captain Falco X on the [i]Liberty informs me that the final delegates are leaving for their respective ships, including Lord Labourn and his party for the Dorchester. The FCN delegates are still onboard as their submarine is

We thank all task forces for their offers of support, but request that they remain outside the safety zone being patrolled by our CAP. Further we request that Old Brittania call off its inbound flight of aircraft to ensure that no accidents occur with so many armed aircraft in the sky over our ships.

We ask that no depth bombs or torpedoes are dropped until we can locate the FCN submarine Tianjin as the FCN delegates are concerned for her safety.
~MESSAGE ENDS~

*transmission*
arch-angels have been recalled, RN Liberty, we request that all other millitary aircraft in the area disipate also, we are bearing south southwest to your position and Lord labourn will not be heading for the HMS Dorchester, but the HMS Invincible, the dorchester is receeding now back to te main fleet

*the nightfall surrounds the britanic fleet put in the water some of the lights stay on, the aeirials onboard the HMS invincible begin to rumble*

ooc split dreams, i am informing you of the facts, you sound very much like an american youth ive had the displeasure of knowing, using very big words like "STAND DOWN YOUR FLEET" to a grand old arogant power like old brittania would get your nation carpet bombed its that talk above all else that seems to have the tendancy of really getting up my nose,
i am not sure about everyone else.
another thing i cant stand are people who help liberate british lands then sit on their high horses and say we need international peace keeping forces, had they wanted this sort of foreign invasion then they should have gone on the side of talkos, ooc i would like to re-infornce my position, i cannot see at all why i should just let an IPF into the falklands when it is rightly british land.

OOC: Old Brittania... What's with this hostility? Using big words isn't exactly a cause for war, certainly not a cause for OOC threats of carpet bombing. And there's a difference between IC and OOC, it seems you have trouble distinguishing between the two, airing your IC grievences OOC, and in a rather insulting way. If you don't have anything nice to say ooc, why bother. I think that everyone has done a good job so far in this RP, it's played out very nicely. Now, if this was still our thread we'd be telling you, but since it's Ozymandias' now, we're asking you, be civil to your fellow player.

OOC: Thanks for your support Talkos.
Brittanna, what is this fixation with bombing or attacking my nation. You aimed missiles at an Allied ship which had just come under attack, or ships around it had anyway, from a rogue submarine.
Is it stupid for me to then request you stand down as my Queen was on board and i did not wish for her to be blown to kingdom come? Just because i used caps does not automatically mean that i am about to launch nuclear strikes against your homeland (I dont even have nukes + i am an Ally of yours, or so i had thought.). May it be that i was using caps in an effort to sound urgent and stress my point?
We came here to liberate your Islands from what we saw as a dangerous enemy. We have since paid not only in cash, but with the lives of Allied troops, to win them back and hand them to you. Yet the only time your troops were active was when an Allied convoy was under attack from outside sources. Even then you could only aim a missile battery at the Allied shipping. If your troops had been there in the first place and you had made it clear to all of us that you were playing the UK, there would have been no talk of an IPF.
Why the hostility? Surely you made mistakes on your first RP? Have i even been horrible to you? Have i swore or been nasty? No. Please, give me a break and stop the nasty stuff.
Mat i also remind you that to declare IC war for OOC reasons is an offence reportable to Game Moderators.

Merry Christmas to all.

i dont remember ever claiming myself to be the UK's advocate here, as regards to talkos first i beleive,

please read before you start typing talkos, i know what ive written and i carefully study what other people have written, i did not make a threat i am saying what sort of a nation the empire of old brittania is, i would not carpet bomb his nation and i would not launch missiles at allies shipping unless i felt it necesary,
however my beef with SD was the fact that they seem to just come up with everything, if SD made a post and said capt falco blah blah blah told them that a rougue torpeado blah blah blah and then told them about the brittanic missiles blah blah blah that is fair and perfectly acceptable but he just posted something, he would have no knowledge of what so ever and gave no sources as to were he gained his knowledge from, things dont just pop out of nowhere, this is my first RPG aswel, but i am making an effort in it to participate well and as a good and worthwhile player giving reasons and consequences for all of my IC actions, if you have a problem talkos perhaps we could discuss that at a later date.

to SD
brittanic troops were not present imeadiately becuase they couldnt be, it would have been horendously unfair on talkos and all of my allies if i just showed up straight away, if i am indeed playing the part of the United Kingdom, which i am very honoured to do so, then it woudl take me up to 3 weeks couple of days NS time to get an entire millitary presence down to the falklands, having got to the falklands, talkos's ships were already heading outside of the danger zone, i was hardly going to go and attack talkos's land or naval forces when they are stopping their offensive action upon the falklands, not to mention to sheer barbarism involved with most wars,
if you think i take delight in flashing off my economy or millitary you are wrong, becuase unlike you, i didnt use my might once, and still have no intensions (under current circumstances) to use my forces to cuase anyone any harm, the reason i have told you about a couple of things is becuase i think that for the benefit of everyone its good if people get their facts straight, you cant just pull information out of a hat in real life, so you cant do it in a RPG either, but you are reading the posts and commenting on them instantaneously i beleive, without proper consideration or any storyline, and it is not that i want to upset you or becuase i am mean blah blah blah it is becuase as i said for the good of everyone and to AVOID upsetting people, it is a good idea if people explain themselves, how would you react in my situation, you detect explosions from any given sector were one of your High law lords and respected politicians is and you hear nothing from that area, my actions are totaly and utterly justified along with the 7 Arch Angels which were sent up to survey the area, you did imeadiately put up an entire network of fighters around the convoy, enough for many nations to consider an act of war, surely it is hypocracy at its worst to be one minute telling a naval vessal to turn away (origional dismissal of HMS dorchester which was what got my goat up as it were) who gave u the role of moral policeman in the area? and then the next minute sending up perhaps tens of millitary aircraft in "defence" that point could be argued.
what do your ships have super sonic turbo hearing or something and can hear a brittanic missile hatch opening hundereds of miles away? we arent a submarine, lol you cant use sonar on us. and we have basic albeit poor stealth attributes aswel, enough to keep out nosey radio's at least. it was not about the size of your font it was about the impunity involved and the sheer lack of rp etiquette (sorry about odd spellings here)
(nb as regards to talkos issue of sources on falklands "unhappiness of british rullership" thanks for pointing me into that, i was unsure before, apreciate it,)

also on another point, for those nations among us whom are particularly war happy it doesnt take much to start a war, becuase we all run these nations as indeviduals, and as indeviduals i beleive that we are flawed, all of us, so we are all dictatorships really,
i hope this clears up some of your "disagreements with the brittanic side"

Thank you. Just a little tip though, SD is her Nation, not his.

Merry Christmas

well we apolagise for the mix up we werent sure, i should have said his/her

merry christmas and perhaps when this conflict is open we can sit in the great halls of british hero's and have mince pies and milk in true santa claus fashion

btw i give you good point for posting quickly.

IC: After the hostilities of the past few hours (these are the IC ones Brittannia, where the sub launched torpedioes etc) the SD Task Force withdraws from the area, the Banquet having been cancelled and the Queen evacuated.
Only a few troops and ships will now remain at a position 20nm from the F.I's.
The Royal Jet departs from the Ozymandias IV ACC, escorted by 5 Harrier jets.

One of the 5CN delegate took out a list and handed it to the commander of hte Liberty.

"This is a list of the submarines tailing the meetings..."

[code:1:425c4d64bc]
Submarines Assigned to Tailing Mission

-[i]Hai Teng[/i] Class SSK/H
--[i]Tianjin[/i]
-[i]Virginia IX[/i] Class SSNs
--[i]Wuhan[/i]
--[i]Chengdu[/i]
--[i]Hainan[/i]
-[i]Destiny[/i] Classs X-SSN
--[i]Apocalypse[/i]
[/code:1:425c4d64bc]

well we apolagise for the mix up we werent sure, i should have said his/her

merry christmas and perhaps when this conflict is open we can sit in the great halls of british hero's and have mince pies and milk in true santa claus fashion

btw i give you good point for posting quickly.

I hate Mince pies

The falklands just drag on for ever :shock: . Where is sanchezium???

now sure opressor were sanchezium is, but the peace we have is very good dont you think?

The falklands just drag on for ever :shock: . Where is sanchezium???

Is this the Islands or the Peace Summit?
I think our peace is pretty good. Talkos has realised it did wrong (i think....possibly new tension brought on by the loud mouth of SD....). If we had just came and signed the treaty, there would not be much point. It was obvious some of us would object to some points in the treaty. But, now they are resolved and peace once again is present in the region.

I wouldnt exactly say peace is returning. Ive gotten detailed intel stating that Old Brittania is preparing on sending in more military units to the islands on account of Talkos and has stated its POSSIBLE intention to begin another war, with Talkos. Credonia regards the military buildup of Old Brittanian forces a destabilizing move to the entire peace process especially when MAJOR allied forces have been withdrawn from the area.

IC: As Old Brittannia has already stated clearly that it is NOT acting as the UK, we see any troops within the Territorial waters of the F.I's as being in breach of the peace treaty.
If Credonia can supply us with accurate and true Intelligence to prove their accusations then we will formally ask Brittannia to move out of the area.
We take this threat seriously and await Credonian Intelligence reports.
Matthew Dupont, COIG AOE (Area Operations Executive).

IC: As Old Brittannia has already stated clearly that it is NOT acting as the UK, we see any troops within the Territorial waters of the F.I's as being in breach of the peace treaty.
If Credonia can supply us with accurate and true Intelligence to prove their accusations then we will formally ask Brittannia to move out of the area.
We take this threat seriously and await Credonian Intelligence reports.
Matthew Dupont, COIG AOE (Area Operations Executive).

Provide me with evidence that he said he wasnt acting as the U.K. and i'l take the appropriate and necessary actions because hes not acting as the U.K. then he has no business in the islands in the first place and is just there as a distraction. A distraction in which the use of force may be required and justified to put an end to it to return stability to the situation.

COIG Analysts have spent the last few hours trailing through Telephone recordings, communications and scripts of the summit. This is what we have found:




i dont remember ever claiming myself to be the UK's advocate here, as regards to talkos first i beleive,

please read before you start typing talkos, i know what ive written and i carefully study what other people have written, i did not make a threat i am saying what sort of a nation the empire of old brittania is, i would not carpet bomb his nation and i would not launch missiles at allies shipping unless i felt it necesary,


Theres your evidence.

slowly the attitude of the credonian government slips unfavorably for Old Brittania towards the use of force against them to remove them from the region.

A task force has been dispatched in anticipation of trouble. We will assist in any way we can but our forces are already stretched by action in Somalia.

Present

National Defence Force: Falklands Deployment

25 *Classified
20 Royal Marine Commando’s
5 Covert Inteligence Corps
5 Royal Army Medical Corps
20 Royal Military Police
10 Diplomatic Corps

1 V/STOL Carriers
2 Nuclear Submarines
3 Frigates
3 Destroyers
2 Corvettes
3 Tankers
1 Helicopter Support Ship
2 Stores Ships
1 Rapid Deployment SAR Corps Inshore Lifeboats
1 SAR Corps Long Range Rescue Boats
1 Maintinance Ship

1 SAR Sea King
2 General use Sea King Helicopters
10 Lynx Helicopters
2 Pave Low Special Forces Deployment Helicopters

On Standby

5000 Light Infantry
100 RAMC
3000 RAFAIR
3000 Alipine Infantry

2 Tank Reg
100 Challenger Main Battle Tanks
50 Abrahams MBT’s
100 BMD’s
50 Howitzer Artillery Guns (3rd Artillery Reg)
100 APC’s
100 Bradley Main Battle Tanks

A task force has been dispatched in anticipation of trouble. We will assist in any way we can but our forces are already stretched by action in Somalia.

OOC: TG me all that you want your airforce and navy to have and i'll try to hook you up (free of charge)

A task force has been dispatched in anticipation of trouble. We will assist in any way we can but our forces are already stretched by action in Somalia.

OOC: TG me all that you want your airforce and navy to have and i'll try to hook you up (free of charge)

For the moment, we are ok. Should this escelate into something bigger, we would have to think about doing something though. My population is increasing and my Military budget has got bigger so, hopefully, i should survive.
Thank you anyway, your Ally, SD

ooc, well i must say, this is some very good rpg, and interesting twist, brittania did however state that although we never imposed upon ourselves as being the UK's advocate we felt greatly honoured to do so, so we did infact accept the role at an earlier date, also it is very bad form credonia and SD to take what one says in an ooc discussion into IC action against the largest naval force in the area

IC
word had come from Nelson battlegroup, freshly departed from the conflict int he african commonwealth and steaming its way towards its countrymen in the falklands and the fleet, the fleet was still some distance off and would be a matter of weeks before it arived and was ready for active service, however the iron fist was on it way, fresh shipping from old brittania had also ben launched fromt he docks of port humble this afternoon and the massive troop carriers were going back home, in their wake would come smaller ships for the troops

OOC: in this case, the information was relevant and pertinant, therefore i saw no reason for holding it back

Captain Artur Fonseca gave the order to the departure of the Royal Fleet. The Docks of Sophiapolis were full of people which were greeting the troops. Destination: Old Brittania, the oldest ally of Hugoland has requested help and the President of the Council did not refused.

The fleet was composed by one Elessar carrier, 38 Kruger-Class cruisers, 5 Mako-Class frigates, 3 Orca-Class Submarines, wich were supported by 11.500 men and 60 Skyhawk2.

"Let's go!" - Said the old captain - "We shall be there in 2 weeks"

<Secret IC>
Transcript from the Crisis Meeting of the Council
In Attendence:
Senior Councilor Charles "Citizen" Foster Yang - Present
Generalissmo of the Armies Simone - Not Present
Councilor Professor Strangelove - Not Present
High Admiral Marcos - Not present
Councilor "Doc" Bolivar - Not present
Intelligence Minister Pavar - Not Present
Foreign Minister Nomis - Not Present
General Sanchez - Present
Economic Minister Hosea - Present


Yang: Alright, this is to deal with the new developments to the situation.

Sanchez: Send the fleet back in, we'll wipe those British forces out, especially now that we've got the others on our side.

Hosea: And drop more money and men down the drain. I think not! Let them fight it out among themselves, we've already poured enough down the drain of the Falklands.

Sanchez: Bah! The experience from the conflict has been priceless, we replaced the losses three times over already, as I've said before, we can take a million casulties a month for a year and still have a viable mili-

Hosea: And have a bloody rebellion on your hands!

Yang: Councilors, councilors. We're already comitted to the situation, but to exacerbate it even further by sending in more forces....

Hosea: Exactly!

Sanchez: But we can't just abandon it!

Yang: No, we can't. And given that currently this council cannot reach majority. It can't even acheive quorum. Without declaring this a wartime situation, which we have avoided throughout this situation, and my talong emergency war powers, we can't call up any forces other than what we have already in the field.

Hosea: Then what do you propose?

Yang: We do as we have been doing. We wait. The one carrier battlegroup in the area should suffice. If shots are fired, we will be able to call in others from patrol, but as long as the battlegroup is in the area, nobody will be able to roll over the peace forces there.

OOC: Can't imagine where Sanchez and all those folks got to. Ahhh well, it's been doing well enough even without them.

Credonia cannot and WILL not allow such a destabilizing move on the part of Old Brittania and its allies. You have pretty much destroyed all hopes of peace in the Falklands because of your arrogance. Therefore, i am sending back in Credonia's 24th, 25th and 30th Carrier Divisions to the area. ETA, 1 NS week. The 442nd Carrier Division is still located 12 nm off the coast of the islands.

422nd Carrier Division
5 Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates
2 SSN Los Angeles Class Submarines
1 Freedom Class Aircraft Carrier
1 Manstein Class Destroyer
1 Rommel Class Battleship
1 Seydlitz Class Cruiser

24th Carrier Division
7 Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers
1 EM-150 Dolphin/Piotr Hotamel Class Amphibious Assult Carrier
5 Clauswitz Class Frigates
5 Manstein Class Destroyers
5 Seydlitz Class Cruisers
7 Los Angeles Class Attack Submarines

25th Carrier Division
1 Crimmond Class Super Carrier
5 Los Angeles Class SSN
5 Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Submarines
5 Clauswitz Class Frigates
2 Rommel Class Battleships
1 Hospital Ship
1 Cargo Ship (Containing, munitions and medical supplies)- Bears the symbol of a Red Cross

30th Carrier Division
1 Wasp Class Amphibeous Assult Carrier
2 Rommel Class Battleships
2 Manstein Class Destroyers
5 Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates
3 Seydlitz Class Cruiser

OOC also it is very bad form credonia and SD to take what one says in an ooc discussion into IC action against the largest naval force in the area


I just cant do right, can i? Hoewever hard i try and however realistic i try to be, Brittannia will always find fault in what i write.
We have not once challenged the might of the Brittanic navy, we have simply stated how many troops we have in the area and land forces we can call on if we should need them to enforce the treaty. I did not state that i was calling up any Naval reiforcements and you surely do not think i would take you and your allies on with little more than 11 actual fighting ships?

SD in no amount of summits or whatever do i mean to offend you, i am sorry if i sound harsh, i will try to tone that down a bit i am not the game master and shall try not to act like it,
at the moment i do beleive credonia is preparing a fleet to attack me and my people, he has become quite hot headed it seems and threatening me with the IADF alliance, if credonia wants to take me on thats his funeral

i ask all others not to get involved however, i really dont want this to escallate in a war and will exhuast all available resources to avert one

i ask all others not to get involved however, i really dont want this to escallate in a war and will exhuast all available resources to avert one

Then prove it. Withdraw your forces and cancel the support, this would bring you withing the terms of the treaty. Any attempt to declare war on you would then belong in another thread.
Apology noted.

SD in no amount of summits or whatever do i mean to offend you, i am sorry if i sound harsh, i will try to tone that down a bit i am not the game master and shall try not to act like it,
at the moment i do beleive credonia is preparing a fleet to attack me and my people, he has become quite hot headed it seems and threatening me with the IADF alliance, if credonia wants to take me on thats his funeral

i ask all others not to get involved however, i really dont want this to escallate in a war and will exhuast all available resources to avert one

If we wanted to attack you, we would have done it by now, while your naval units are still weeks away from the islands. There is nothign holding me back. I can also invade the islands as i never sent the entire 32nd Marine division back to mainland credonia. Now, if you REALLY think that i want to take over the islands for my own personal gain, go right ahead, but everony knows that that is now nor was it ever my intention. If i really wanted to waste my time on the likes of you, i would have already engaged in a war with you, and i wouldnt be stating that I will not fire shots unless you make a move towards Credonia or its allies. Dont you dare try to make it sound like where the bad ones in this conflict when it was us that in fact thwarred talkos from the islands in the first place. And if for one moment you believe that Credonia doesnt have the guts to stand up to you just because you threaten us with the size of your military, then your sadly mistaken. No nation, whether it be half the size of us or quadrouple the size of us will ever threaten us and get away with it. You can believe that we will respond in one way or another, and when we do respond, it wont be pretty. Mark my words, attacking Credonia will be the worst mistake your nation has ever made.

*transmission to HMS victorious flagship nelson batle group*
this is londinium, situation code 09254, thats a halt, nelson battle group do not move further,
standby for further instructions

*message to hugoland*
as was stated in our earlier discussions we expect that all hugoland forces will remian on the borders of the area of dispute, and not to enter into any conflict unless attacked or asked to attack by brittania, thankyou we would apreciate confiermation upon this issue, our oldest and dearest ally

*transmission to allied nations excluding credonia*
we have made the necesary adaptations to our task groups, nothing more will come from old brittania, but we do however feel this hot headed bully is becoming as bad as the origional aggression from talkos, whom has chosen a sensible path (or so it seems so far, we are awaiting their final decisions)
now we request all credonian forces leave this land as soon as possible and that they recognise an internation peace keeping force selected by old brittania but put foward by all of the nations involved in this conflict, brittanic forces will leave when all is settled, since the land is still ours, we do ask that credonia takes all of its tails with it and in future, releaves its heavy burden of helping british occupied lands,

we have tried hard for peace, we ask that credonia be forced to do the same.

we cannot leave yur lands because were not in them. We are in international waters and as for the peace keeping force, it should not be selected by you or talkos or credonia for that matter. The peace keeping force should eb chosen by a party that has not contributed military forces towards war or in preparation of war. If you read back a few pages, Credonia already agreed to an international peacekeeping force being put in place by a NEUTRAL party when it signed the peace treaty. What more could you ask of us.

ooc come on since you were excluded from that transmission and provided no means of how you happen to get hold of my words, i am going to ignore your last post, becuase, i dont know how you said that. technicaly its impossible for me to reply.,
but on the same level, credonia take away your marine core which you said was near only a few hours ago, dont pump yourself up to be a great power then swap around your play when the going gets a bit fiery, one minute youve got forces there, the next... nothing

rediculous.

Can we please stop all of this OOC nonsense.

Brittannia, you cannot force a military unit to leave if they are in International waters. Credonia are perfectly within the treaty to do this, as we are alredy doing it and so are others within the treaty.
SD signed the treaty under the impression that Ozymandias XI would provide an IPF unitl suh times as the UK was able to send its own troops in. Can you please confirm once and for all if you are indeed playing the part of the UK.

Credonia, Halt any current troop movements towards the Islands. State the exact location of your Marine Corps.

Now, lets all stop making these threats, nit picking and fighting over who has more Allies than who and continue any further additions to this thread (peace treaty) in an IC fashion.
Thank you, Me.

The Councilor of the Marine in a phonecall to the Prime-Minister of Old Brittania:

**"...sure! Our ships will stand-by in Old Brittania, but tell me, is there any city were we can bring alongside the Fleet?(...)"**

The troops are WITH the carrier division, i didnt pull them all out just incase Talkos tried to send more units in there. So even if my marines are i nthe region, they are on the ships part of the 422nd carrier division which is in international waters and post no threat to any nation. We have done no such offensive maneuvers. Our division isnt even on alert for christ sake.

Also, i will only hault my carrier division movements if Old Brittania and its allies match my move. If they dont, then my navy will continue on to rendezvous with the 422nd C.D.

OOC - The Republic is unaware of all this wrangling 'offstage'.

IC-

Capt Falco X looks over the list presented by the FCN delegate and then presents the most recent sonar plots for them to compare the two lists (remembering that the RN subs are now on the surface).

We had reports of torpedoes in the water and at least one submarine breaking up. Can you give us any more information about this underwater exchange?

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Meanwhile, as the other delegates steam away, the RN Marines begin flights to the FIs to establish themselves as peacekeepers until the self-determination elections can begin. The Marines will also assist in clearing land mines and other military complexes.

Until such time as the FI civillian authority can establish police patrols again, the Marines will also fill that role.

Approximately five companies will be on the FIs (500 men). They have light mortars, TOWs, and few light howitzers. The majority of their firepower rests offshore in the presence of the Liberty, the air wing of the carrier Republic and the task force's associated ships.

The elections are slated to be held in 6 months.

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More OOC - we figure that a month will have passed for you lot to get home and refit and another two weeks to return if you all are planning to come back and resume hostilities. Once FCN can confirm that the rogue sub was destroyed and no other 'hostiles' are in the water, we're going to wind down this thread. It was fun and I think for my first RP this went rather well. I'll probably start another thread for PeaceKeeping on the FIs. I reckon that would be the best place to resume hostilities (if you're going to).

ooc ok then, for the purpous of all playing here i catagorically commit myself to playing the role of the United kingdom for the duration of this play.

IC*onboard HMS Invincible*
Sir sir.....ozymandias planes in the air

-do they have clearance

no sir

-send a communications message, ask what they want, what there carrying and why there heading tot he falklands

yes sir

[i]to the millitary units of ozymasdias IV currently airbourne destination Falkland islands,
this is brittanic fleet, we are anchored in secret locations around the falkland islands, you will soon be flying over our sovereign territory, please turn back imeadiately, the situation on the FI's will be resolved by a group of highly trained soldiers, commisioned by HM armed forces,
all international observers are welcome, but no millitary aid or financial aid is required thankyou,
we apreciate your eforts. And now ask to look after our own lands, elections will be held in 6 months, when preperations are completed, there will be no outside interference from any nation including old brittania,
pleasent flight
HMS Invincible, flagship

On board the lead helicopter the pilot and co-pilot exchange looks...
Ah, Invincible this is RN Marine helo Victor Alpha. We are inbound with Marine peacekeepers to Mount Pleasant International Airport.

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The comm officer on the RN Liberty passed the radio intercepts along to the XO and winced at the stream of profanity which greeted the news. The XO keyed the intercom and called the captain to the bridge.

WHAT! Captain Falco X spluttered. Are they insane? The peace agreement called for neutral peacekeepers to moniter the election and patrol the island until the elections. Otherwise the whole damn thing could wind up back in the crapper. Get me a direct line to the Invincible at once.

Seconds later the captain was broadcasting to the Old Brittania flagship:
This is Captain Falco X of the RN Liberty calling the HMS Invincible. The peace agreement between Talkos and Credonia and its allies call for international peacekeepers to maintain order on the Falklands and monitor the upcoming election. Without a neutral presence on the islands, Talkos will never agree to the election results and we'll be back to square one again.

Why is Old Brittania refusing to comply with the peace agreement signed by representatives from both sides? Why is Old Brittania risking a resumption of hostilities at this time?

If you refuse to comply with the agreement or fire upon our peacekeepers, you will have to answer for the consequences. I hope as a representative of Her Royal Brittanic Majesty, you choose wisely.

Falco X out.

*Captain sir John Viceton of the HMS Invincible gladly takes the communications receiver and begins to speak back, as his transmission becomes aparent hopefully so does the stuanch unwillingness of brittanic millitia to back down*

Greetings to captain Falco of the RN Liberty, we trust youve had a pleasent day, there is little need of such talk when speaking to Her majesties representatives, i am quite sure of the terms of the peace treaty, i am also quite sure that Lord labourn, nor Sir stephen winterage signed that treaty, who owns the rights to the world eh? recently we have received what can only be described as threats from the United States of Credonia, threatening us with not just his own millitary might but yours via the IADF alliance
our former allies have turned on us, and now in the name of what they beleive is justice and peace they are threatening to invade the falklands and attack this fleet
we have prepared the consultation room of this very ship for a meeting between a delegation from your party and from mine, present will be myself and Lord labourn, you may bring who you will,
we hjave beent hreatened we find this a very serious offence to our domination here in the falkland island waters, we have drawn up an "agreement" we think you will find the terms most agreeable, they do of course result in both of our parties getting their own way and to ensure peace rulles.

*the ships wait in the water, the lonesom metting giants quiet and duanting in the waters, awaiting word, brittania had some badly ruffled feathers, and they would be smoothed out before the empire would allow any foreign force upon the islands*

Urgent Message to Brittannia (May also be viewed by other involved parties)

From: Split Dreams

Our troops left the area on the understanding that the IPF would be allowed in and all other units to be withdrawn. You are now in violation of Section 4 of the Allied and Talkonian peace treaty, regarding the future of the F.I's.
Whether or not you signed it, this treaty is made to uphold law and order on the F.I's and give them the chance to decide who will rule them.
Please leave and allow the IPF in.
John West, Chief Diplomatic Negotiator.



OOC: Not only does this look like a complete disregard for the peace treaty we all signed (though you did not say you were signing, you did not say you werent.) it also looks like a pitiful attempt to claim the F.I's for yourself.
Credonia has not threatened you with the IADF, merely responded to hostilities between your two countries with a reminder of what it has behind it.
Throughout the peace summit, you had various opportunities to say that you were acting as the F.I's. You did not make this clear and went as far as denying it. Then, as soon as we have all diverted our troops out, you decide you are the U.K and want the F.I's as your own.

Encrypted communications pass back and forth between the Liberty and Republican City for a few moments and then Falco X responds to Old Brittania's message...

This is Falco X calling Dauntless. We request that you allow our Marines to land at the international airport. They have been ordered to remain in their helicopters except for biological necessities.

I am willing to meet with your delegation upon the Dauntless. Myself and one aide will be taking off from the Liberty's flight deck in a moment in a MH-60S Seahawk helo. When we are airborne, please provide our pilot with a vector to arrive at your ship.

Please be assured that we have no knowledge of these alleged Credonia threats. Further, the Republic has no intention of attacking Old Brittania or its allies. Our Marine peacekeeping force is so small that there can be no mistaking it for an occupying army or prelude to invasion. Please note further that we are broadcasting this message 'in the clear' for all to hear.

The Republic is only interested in the peaceful resolution of this situation here in the Falkland Islands.

We will be taking off in a few moments. Falco out.

OOC: Ok for the record, I never threatened any nation part of this conflict by using the IADF alliance as my backup, i merely stated in an OOC conversation that any unprovoked attack upon Credonia will force the IADF into action due in part by our charter. The IADF has no involvement in this situation nor will it unless you force such a thing to happen. I have NEVER stated that the IADF will attack any nation for any offensive reason, nor will i ever because that simply is not the case. Now, you can try to turn my allies against me all you want, but the proof backing me up is there. Ive NEVER mentioned or threatened IADF intervention for an offensive military action In character or out of character.

BTW: i have the complete MSN chat logs to prove it (a log of every conversation that went on between Credonia and Old Brittania

OOC: Ok for the record, I never threatened any nation part of this conflict by using the IADF alliance as my backup, i merely stated in an OOC conversation that any unprovoked attack upon Credonia will force the IADF into action due in part by our charter. The IADF has no involvement in this situation nor will it unless you force such a thing to happen. I have NEVER stated that the IADF will attack any nation for any offensive reason, nor will i ever because that simply is not the case. Now, you can try to turn my allies against me all you want, but the proof backing me up is there. Ive NEVER mentioned or threatened IADF intervention for an offensive military action In character or out of character.

BTW: i have the complete MSN chat logs to prove it (a log of every conversation that went on between Credonia and Old Brittania

Didnt think you had.

your troops have clearance to land at Mt pleasent international airport, were they shall come to no harm, yourself are most welcome upon the Duantless, (we did say invincible but duantless is probably better so procede there)[/i

*Encoded sattelite communications....Empire of roycelandia, and Hugoland*
procede to rendevouz point at, St georges port on the west coast of the brittanic mainland, you are free to go ashore as use the cities facilities as you will, on the dock we have paid for and provided tankers full of fuel for your ships, food and munitions, medical supplies and at the special order of Sir jonathan Perrin we have included a truck load of alchoholic beverages, please abide by the rules in ST george
*end message*

to split dreams forces
[i]your current status is unacceptable to the brittanic empire, we are afraid that we are not going to pull away from these islands, we are however in the begining to providing some real and stable peace, do not involve yourselves any further

ooc sorry cant reply ooc really can I, lol, you lot however are going to have to accept that sometimes people can become quite hot headed, and in this instance i am pleased to say, it wasnt just me. credonia begun threatening me the first time i spoke to him on MSN, his problem is one ive found very strong among alot of 13 year old yankee's they cannot on nation states play the big bad nation in reality becuase there tiny, compared to some of the foreign powers, but they still act like it anyway, then they drag along their allies lol (split dreams) to do most of the intellagent talking, while credonia is bursting for a war, i trully hope it doesnt have to come to that.
you HAVE stated on a number of occasions that the 20+ strong IADF which you are president of or something could wipe me out, that is redicilous to even suggest. becuase from what ive got from other IADF members, they are a good alliance of sensible thinkers, not hot headed little war mongers.

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OOC: Yes i did state the the IADF had the capability to wipe you out, its obvious, just because i said that doesnt mean that was a threat. I merely stated the fact that if you were to attack me for no reason, then thats what you would be up against. Thats just logic and pure common sense, also i never said the nations of the IADF were warmongers, nor did i say they werent logical thinkers. I think i know my own allies more than you when i communicate with them more often than you do and can look at our forums and determine their logic towards a lot of situations, including the one on the falkland islands. Criticize me all you want on how i excercize my presidential powers (over credonia) through the use of my military, but thats just the way i rule, and its not warmongering because OBVIOUSLY if it were, we would be at war already cutting each others throats. What your problem is that maybe you cant handle a hardliner like me, so you have to complain about it anytime i threaten the use of force to control a sitiation gone madly out of control.

BTW: Im 17 thank you very much

to split dreams forces
[i]your current status is unacceptable to the brittanic empire, we are afraid that we are not going to pull away from these islands, we are however in the begining to providing some real and stable peace, do not involve yourselves any further



What current stsus are you disagreeing with?

What is the hold up? We assumed that by now the IPF would have taken control and be preparing the populace for the plebicite.

Talkosian Foreign Ministry


OOC:OK Yall, cut it with the sniping at each other.

The hold up is Old Brittania coming in here threatning the use of force ans claiming thta we have no right to put a NEUTRAL peacekeeping force in the islands for this issue to be resolved. Had they allowed us to do that in the first place, this conflict would have been over with 2 weeks ago (real weeks), and the fact ath Old Brittania is making things more difficult by bringing his allies into this and preparing for an assasult is just slowing this entire peace process down even more.

Credonian Secretary of State Lauren Smith

The helo carrying Falco X and his aide land upon the Dauntless. They step off and the Seahawk takes off and returns to the Liberty.

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Meanwhile, the RN Marine peacekeepers are all landed at the airport and await further orders.

RN Marine Lnc Cpl Ox II: So how long are we gonna wait here at the airport? It's bad enough that they've got us playing cops but to make us sit in a hanger just sucks...

Gny Sgt Gruber III: We're Marines and we go where we're told. Be thankful for the break. Now let's get those weapons broke down and checked before we move out. I reckon we'll not get a whole lot of notice when it's time to move. Half of you sack out. The major says we ought to rest while we can...

To Allied forces:

Our defense sattelites still show armed forces present on the Islands, that did not come from any of the suggested neutral parties. We would not like to learn that we were betrayed, that our peace agreement has already been violated. We have upheld our part of the Treaty, we expect the allied parties to do the same....if they cannot...then we may have made a mistake in signing a treaty that they cannot enforce.

4. Furthermore, all parties shall withdraw all armed forces, police, peacekeepers and other paramilitary troops from the Falkland Islands under the supervision of the Republic of Ozymandias IV and other international observers.

7. The date of the self-determination election shall be set no later than six months from the signing of this agreement.

We will wait for some time more....but our patience grows thin, and we know that it takes time to organize elections.

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Senior Councilor Charles "Citizen" Foster Yang

The three surviving 5CN SSNs and the sole SSK/H surfaced... It had been a tough job trying to find that prototype, but it had been done and the prototype was at the bottom of the ocean. The commander of the small submarine flotilla quietly sat on the conning tower of his flagship, the Virginia XI Class SSN, the Tianjin, sipping his slowly chilling coffee. He stared out into the sea and waited for new orders.

Meanwhile, a 5CN Triumph Class Assault Carrier, the Harbin arrived in the waters around the Falkland Islands. The carrier launched a Sea Albatross Recovery Helicopter to pick up its diplomats from the Liberty, escorted by three Sea Osprey VTOL fighters.

At the main port of the Magistrate Islands, fifty transport vessels were being loaded with supplies and equipment to help rebuild the Falkland Islands...

At the Citadel of Cala, the King of the Five Civilized Nations ordered a general mobilization of the Army and the Marines to counteract possible threats by Old Brittania. Meanwhile a letter was sent to Old Brittania.
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To the leader of Old Brittania,

The Five Civilized Nations expresses confusion at your efforts in stalling the peace process. We wish to the see the Falkland Islands return to their pre-war state. We are angered by your actions in bringing allies and mobilizing to take the Falklands. We therefore demand that you withdraw from the Falklands to allow NEUTRAL peacekeepers into the region to help maintain peace and rebuild the Falklands.

Respectfully,
Shi Jin
Foreign Minister[/code:1:a3f943d30e]

OOC - Thanks to FCN for resolving the sub situation. :)

OOC - Thanks to FCN for resolving the sub situation. :)

OOC: Tried to roleplay the resolution out, but the boards ate my post... :?

Coded

Mesage Start:

To: Talkos
From: Split Dreams Foreign Negotiations Group

The military forces your units pick up on the islands are those of Old Britannia and do not belong to any of the Allied Forces.
The IPF is being held in the Airport with little freedom to mobilize patrols or even venture out of its grounds.
We know Old Brittannia is in breach of Section 4 and, as you say, possibly Section 7 of the Allied and Talkonian Peace Treaty, 2003. Unfortunately, Old Brittannia claims it did not actually sign the treaty, a point we were no aware of.
If we had known, we would have left Military units in the area to monitor this situation.
We are attempting to bring the situation to a calm and peaceful ending. However, at this time this would mean Brittannia removing all troops from the Island, something we cant see happening.

May peace rule over all,
James Carter, FNG
Message End:

Code End:


Coded Message:

Message Start:

To: FCN Area Submarine and Military Commander
From: Split Dreams Foreign Negotiations Group

We understand you have moved several Submarines back into active service in this area. As they are no longer searching for rogue.terrorist units, we ask that the be moved to (if not there already) International Waters. This would bring you within the Peace Treaty and make it harder for Old Brittannia to contest the prescence of Military Units.
We also ask you not to bring any more units in, we are working tirelessly to bring this to a peaceful end an do not wish to aggrivate the situation. If you really want them in, would you please leave them 50nm from the F.I's.
Thank you,
James Carter FNG

*message to talkos, brittanic royal navy*
there are currently no brittanic armed forces upon the falkland isles, the only millitary presence is that of Ozymandias IV as far as we are aware, as i state furthermore, there are no british troops as yet upon the island,

*message to FCN*
We currently have no choice but to remain on gaurd were we are, these islands which hold british citizens must have their motherland watching over them,
we sugest that you perhaps re-think your stratagies,

to split dreams forces
[i]your current status is unacceptable to the brittanic empire, we are afraid that we are not going to pull away from these islands, we are however in the begining to providing some real and stable peace, do not involve yourselves any further


Yet again i ask you Brittannia, which strategies are unacceptable?
Our efforts to bring a stable peace to the F.I's? Or our efforts to get our Allies to remove their militaries and the threat of military action?

As promised, the Credonian 24th, 25th, and 30th Carrier Divisions steamed towards the Islands, rendevousing with the 422nd Carrier Division already stationed 12 nm off the coast, in international waters. Upon arrival, they were told to begin getting ready to sail out of the islands as most of everything that was set out to accomplish was settled.

Message to all forces in the Falkland Islands
"Ladies and gentlemen, allies, and other parties, the Credonian government sees no reason to begin piling up military forces after peace has been attained. Our initial goals have been reached and we have an international peacekeeping force on these islands planning the elections which will be held in six months. On a heavier note, Credonia highly frowns upon and criticizes Old Brittannia for restricting the functions of the IPF. In order to work more efficiently, peacekeeping forces need to have the felexibility to bend to any given situation. Furthermore, what gives you the right to tell the peacekeeping force what it can and cannot do, where it can and cannot go, and who and who cannot provide forces to the IPF. It is not your decision to make.

This entire peace process would be going faster and BETTER if you just moved out of our way and stop trying to bully the IPF by the threat of having additional military forces by your nation in addition to military forces by your allies. Just how committed to peace are you?"


Lauren Smith
Credonian Secretary of State

Split Dreams has absolutely no troops within 20nm of the F.I's. We urge Old Brittannia to allow the IPF to continue its buisness completely unhindred by your troops. Furthermore, we ask you to remove all forces out of the area. Wherther or not you have any troops on the ground, a naval force within the territorial waters of the F.I's is still in breach of the treaty.
As far as we are concerned, the elections to determine their furture have not yet been held and the F.I's are considred an independant nation. Therefore, Brittannia has no more right to move troops in than the rest of us.
Please withdraw and allow the IPF to start their job.
James Carter, SDFNG

The Marines at the international airport were getting restless. And Capt Falco was more than annoyed at being kept waiting on board the Dauntless...

Short Message to Old Brittania:

The Royal Hugolandian Fleet is ready.

http://www.uwasa.fi/ktt/lasktoim/photoff/19994/99051209.jpg

To Allied forces;
We have been told there are no other forces on the Islands. We see no reason why the IPF is still waiting at the airport...unless of course, the treaty was nothing more than a ruse to lure the Talkosian people into complacency, as it remains unfulfilled... The IPF has sole authority over those Islands until the elections according to treaty. Our people grow restless with this endless beaurocratic squabble.
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Senior Councilor Charles "Citizen" Foster Yang

OOC: Hmmm, is the boat party over yet? Or is our Foreign Minister still hanging out with the Queen over there? lol

OOC: the 'boat party' is now over. I would have added more to it but tensions got too high and our attention was directed off it. Sorry for not making it clear enough.
You are welcome as a state guest of HRH Elizabeth I at any time.

ooc sorry am having some problems posting

IC*the senior members of the crew of the HMS Duantless open the doors to the flight deck to greet and welcome the delegation from ozymandias IV, beckoning Ozymandias's delegation into the main conference room they are greeted with a tired looking old man in a grey suit and black tie, he is looking and concentrating upon some scattered documents upon the main oak table situated in the center of the room, suddenly realising he had company he rose to reveal his face, he was the Lord Labourn of course,*

please excuse me gentlemen, i forgot my manners, *he requests that each man take a seat at the table, when all are seated he too sits down and begins to speak, his face was worn and his eyes had bags udner them, next to him was a red telephone, papers were is dissarray before him*
It is an honour to have you onboard the Duantless gentlmen, i am sorry that we could not have met in happier times, things are as it were, begining to get difficult
*the lord takes his glasses off of his head and begins cleaning them vigorously with a hankercheif*
it seems so that we of the brittanic empire are in a trap, the naval forces of old brittania are probably our finest asset,
we cannot move gentleman, back in our homeland a political war has begun, the leading conservative party has expressed to me a vision for peace, his vision is quite acceptable with the terms of the peace treaty which we could not sign, and still refuse to do so,
the other political parties namely the hard right nationalistic wing have demanded that brittania defend the islands, at all costs, even those whom our government expected to accept a peace agreement have been most millitant abou the situation, we expecting suport from the allied forces, we were wrong to expect it, and now our government has been forced to call in our own collection of allies, or at least some of them,
there is rioting on the streets of londinium, there are flags flying on every street corner, talk of peace is dismmissed by cries of dishonourable and snake, there are reasons however, for the rash behaviour of our civillian population.
the falkland islands, having never cuased brittania any problems before and never having showed any signs of unrest with our rule, have been ivaded before, as i am sure you are aware, they were repelled the invaders that is, and the people of the falkland isles were assured that ths wouldnever happen, we have had many nations go for the jugular of brittania's aeging empire, after the last invasion, we had a document assembled. one interesting passage reads thus:
The empire of old brittania has seen the death and destruction of many of its civillians, never in the line of our forfathers was a land surrendered becuase foreign aggression saw fit to end it, never shall we see the new evils or diplomatic war and peace hounds see our lands ended, for those whom live upon the falkland isles, we pledge our love and alleigence, and the call they make to us in deepest darkest hour shall indeed be answered, and always shall a british flag fly upon port stanley and always shall british shipping swim freely in the oceon surrounding this land, the falkland islanders are our brothers and sisters, freinds and relations we cannot let them fall to the hands of aggression
there are many ways that that particular peice can be read, and i myself see it as a pledge of our suport and protection whenever it is needed, the brittanic press see's it as a battle cry, and they lead the march of our citizens against any foreign force on our own land, londinium rages and seeths, they want you off of land which we consider our own, we do not want that, not in the government, we want to see the IPF handle the situation now, observed by ourselves in particular but if they wish it... the international community aswell, but there are those amongst us who want different ideals, we hear good news from credonia, they have fullfilled their cuase and are travelling cuase, the little nation fo split dreams, lingers like a bad odour, and the dominion of talkos, hangs over us like an ever increasing shadow no one can shed a torch light upon, that is why it is your nation, and your nation only that we brought here for councill,
*the lord points at the telephone*
i have been on the phone for two hours, with the priminister this morning, we have worked out a stratagy that will ensure peace and stability, save our face, and keep the islanders within grasp of brittanic law, which they have been bought up with and still follow with most vehement convictions,
*the lords shakey hand extends accross the table as he offers a document, still warm out of a printer, the document reads*

Brittanic-Ozymandias agreement for long lasting security and peace
(1.) Ozymandias IV shall continue to provide he IPF (International Peacekeeping force) but civillian brittanic police from the island will resume their local duties and provide the population with security and law,
(2.) lord labourn must be allowed upon the falkland isles with a small group of armed guards, (whom must wear the red uniform as a sign to the IPF of their nationality and identity) lord labourn will stay untill the elections, to provide a voice for the people on the island, of course he will not receive a vote in the elections.
(3.) the population must remain as unhindered as possible, the OBBC must continue to broadcast and no new foreign media forces will be accepted, it is essential that peoples everyday life stays similar, what right do we have to continue to interfere with the lives of local people?
(4.)the fleet of old brittania will stay, we feel it necesary for our fleet to remain here, in waters we consider our own anyway, we are doing no harm here, and remind every nation involved in this conflict that we have not fired a single shot, we have not killed or been killed, the fleet must remain for two reasons, the first being to show that we have not lost this conflict, remember upon the islands they are our people, and they expect rightly so to have protection, hence the fleet will remain, although we will ask our allies home in the greatest respect,
(5.)we request that no brittanic shipping or aircraft be hindered during this difficult time, and that all naval personel be able to go upon land unarmed when they are given leave,

those are the loosest terms we can offer right now, short of forcing upon an entire brittanic contingent and starting a war, the fragile situation is our highest national priority, and we are not willing to budge as regards to our opinion, that this whole situation is unfair and most distressing,
and to my lasting regret *Lord labourn begins the polishing of his glasses again*
the priminister has asked me to warn you of the consequences should any trooper or officer from the IPF behaive in a matter outside of brittanic law or recognised UN / Nato legislation while under these circumstances.
he has also told me to remind you that currently the combined strengh of old brittania hugoland and roycelandia outmatches any force present, including that of the dominion of talkos, and we are the ones leaning, falling short of demanding that our conditions be met, i saw it fit to have a small conference with you here, and convey your views to the Priminister...and see what can be worked out.

*Armmada labourn leans back a little but on his chair and opens his hands, before placing them on the table and steadying himself* well gentlemen, can i ring the priminister with good news?

sorry, double post

OOC: Old Brittania, wasn't I chosen as part of the peacekeeping force too?

*A bad odour enters the room.

Message to Old Brittannia

We are requesting scripts from the confernce held today involving you and the IPF so that our Diplomatic officers can study them.
Yours,
James Carter, SDFNG

Message end

ooc i dont know how you know about the meeting but i will work on the fact that perhaps you intercepted a radio message or something.

IC*message to Split dreams*
conference held today, classification secret, we are sorry to report that we cannot send you scripts of the meeting held today for two reasons, A no scripts were made and B they are between hte republic of Ozymandias and the Empire of old brittania only, we apolagise for any inconvieniance this may cuase to you.

(holds head between knees and jumps around like John Cleese in Fawlty Towers, The Psychiatrist)

Extra! Extra!
Old Brittania attempts to Bribe Talkos

The Talkos Herald .25$
The Talkosian government has just today released confidential letters recieved a short while ago, detailing a plan to subvert the Talkosian government into participating in an imperialist system. Senior Councilor Charles "Citizen" Yang had this to say, "I was disgusted, utterly disgusted. They must believe us whores, to be bought and sold at a price. No my friends, we will not give up our honor in order to betray those neutral parties that have agreed to negotiate."

Within hours of the release of the letters enlistment was up in all major cities, Talkosian flags fly from windows of the capital city as people show their approval of the move by the High Council. We now give you, the Telegram in its entirety, unchanged, even the spelling mistakes remain. At least our own Ministers know how to spell.

The Empire of Old BrittaniaReceived: 2 days ago to talkosian high command greetings sirs and madams a very unfortunate matter has arisen in our affairs, we have noticed that our allies are ready to stab us in the back, they will destroy our fleet and place there own there, above the words of snakes we are asking for your help. as we have said brittania is commited to peace, we will give the dominion of talkos side seats next to our own amid the elections of local MP's which direction those MP's may take, be them talkosonian or brittanic, we can ensure peace and happiness reigns all i ask is that, you do not attack us, a good thing for us would be an alliance, but after the hostilities around our words, we feel we couldnt ask so much of you, britania cannot moev now, it is a political situation as much as it is a matter of principle, we ask for your aid in a dark hour
Anne nefith foreign office

In A Private Closed Conference Session With The Presidential Cabinet Staff In The Presidential Office

Upon recieving word of the evening headlines, President sits back in his chair in the Presidential Office and laughs heavily along with his staff.

"Thats pitiful. You would think that for a nation thta talks a lot of shit, they would have the guts to defend themselves and not have to resort to bribing a nation highly capable of smiting them from the face of the planet to not attack them, all for a seat in the government of the Falkland Islands. How hypocritical is that. hahahahahaha. Seems like all of OB's threats are transparent and hold no substance to back them up." Sutton says.

Secretary of Defense Mitchell Ferguson responds.

"You got that right sir. Should Old Brittanica get torn apart by their allies, i shall enjoy watching it all."

*A bad Odour enters the room :oops:

(For the Attention of all Allies, IPF units and even Old Brittannia)

COIG Agents have been working through the night in a desperate bid to prove the claims of Talkos.
They have also been working on 'cleaning' the letter sent to Talkos. This version should be a bit clearer, i know i had trouble reading the first one.


From: The Empire of Old Brittania
Received: 2 days ago
To: Talkonian high command
Greetings Sirs and Madams, a very unfortunate matter has arisen in our affairs. We have noticed that our Allies are ready to stab us in the back, they will destroy our fleet and place there own there.
Above the words of snakes we are asking for your help. As we have said, Brittania is committed to peace, we will give the Dominion of Talkos side seats next to our own amid the elections of local MP's. Which direction those MP's may take, be them Talkonian or Brittanic, we can ensure peace and happiness reigns.
All I ask is that you do not attack us, a good thing for us would be an alliance, but, after the hostilities around our words, we feel we couldn’t ask so much of you. Britania cannot move now, it is a political situation as much as it is a matter of principle.
We ask for your aid in a dark hour,
Anne Nefith, Foreign Office


We hope this helps you to come to your own conclusion.
Your friend, HRH Elizabeth I, SD

As Credonia's goals have been fulfilled, President Sutton has ordered the withdrawal of Credonian military forces from the area. We are certain that the future of the Falkland Islands is very promising and no longer required Credonian intervention to ensure their peace and tranquility.

All four Credonian carrier groups are now steaming away from the region, which signifies the end of Credonia's participation in this event.

*as the press in old brittania spits and roars in fury at the government for betreying the brittanic population to the talaskonian scum, in a state of most ergency the Priminister, Sir jonathan Perrin seizes controll of OBBC and has this special message for the brittanic population, and the allies*

Good evening brittanic citizens, we have been made aware by the dreaful lengths in which talkos is willing to go, in order to seize controll over the islands, they are so full of the beleif that there way of life, is the right way, they have taken to blatent lies and very disgusting slander, what can i tell you all, i suppose that all i can say is... its a lie

*secret comms to hugoland* prepare invasion force, in p[oprt st george the time is comming*

I just want a blackmarket sheep when the falkuns are taken over. it will be a gift to my people

*A Bad odour enters the room.
Split Dreams is unhappy with the current situation in the Falklands. We request a situation report from the IPF and remind all parties involved that a RRF is still on standby in Argentina.

I just want a blackmarket sheep when the falkuns are taken over. it will be a gift to my people

Closed RP

I just want a blackmarket sheep when the falkuns are taken over. it will be a gift to my people

The sheep is in the mail, pay no attention to the ticking.

OOC: Um... Guys, wasn't I also chosen to bring peacekeepers. If not, I'll use them for other purposes...

OOC: Um... Guys, wasn't I also chosen to bring peacekeepers. If not, I'll use them for other purposes...

OOC: Yup, you were on the list.

OOC: That's what I thought Talkos, but Old Brittania is only referring to Ozymandias IV as the only nation supplying peacekeepers.

OOC - We simply started moving our guys in and he flagged us for it...
We don't have any problem with FCN peacekeepers in the FIs. We're keeping our force small (just a few companies and carrier-bases a/c) to prevent further difficulties. We reckon if any of them get hit, all hell will be breaking loose again.

IC - On board the Dauntless:

Capt Falco X read over the proposal and sighed. Our peacekeepers are here only until the civilian authority can be established. We will also monitor the elections. As for having Lord Labourn and his party on the FIs campaigning for retention in the United Kingdom, I'm afraid we cannot permit that on our own.

If we allow Lord Labourn's campaign, we should also allow a campaign by the Dominion of Talkos. While we would not be opposed to this, the signatories of the treaty should discuss this matter. The Republic is not in a position to dictate the terms of the peace. Our forces are only here to maintain civil order and prevent a subversion of the electoral process - your proposal to allow Lord Labourn on the island and limiting free media broadcasts is, in our view, a direct attempt to subvert the electoral process and we request an immediate ceasation of that activity.

Replying specifically to your proposal:
(1.) Ozymandias IV shall continue to provide he IPF (International Peacekeeping force) but civillian brittanic police from the island will resume their local duties and provide the population with security and law,

That has always been our goal - for FI police to resume their duties.

(2.) lord labourn must be allowed upon the falkland isles with a small group of armed guards, (whom must wear the red uniform as a sign to the IPF of their nationality and identity) lord labourn will stay untill the elections, to provide a voice for the people on the island, of course he will not receive a vote in the elections.
(3.) the population must remain as unhindered as possible, the OBBC must continue to broadcast and no new foreign media forces will be accepted, it is essential that peoples everyday life stays similar, what right do we have to continue to interfere with the lives of local people?

We view both these actions as a subversion of the electoral process and ask that you abandon these plans at once.

(4.)the fleet of old brittania will stay, we feel it necesary for our fleet to remain here, in waters we consider our own anyway, we are doing no harm here, and remind every nation involved in this conflict that we have not fired a single shot, we have not killed or been killed, the fleet must remain for two reasons, the first being to show that we have not lost this conflict, remember upon the islands they are our people, and they expect rightly so to have protection, hence the fleet will remain, although we will ask our allies home in the greatest respect,

We have no problem with the presence of your fleet in these waters as long as it does not interfere with our operations.

(5.)we request that no brittanic shipping or aircraft be hindered during this difficult time, and that all naval personel be able to go upon land unarmed when they are given leave,

All civillian flights and shipping are welcome to begin as soon as possible. However, military flights and personnel should be advised that any attempt at a military build-up during this interium period before the elections will be viewed as an hostile action on the part of Old Brittania.

Ignore.

Please pull your Naval and other military units to a 12nm distance from the F.I's. This is well inot International waters and within the peace agreement. Whether or not you signed it, we (those who did sign) promised to enforce it and kep to it.
Thank you, The Office of HRH Queen Eliabeth I

*the lord labourn sighs, he puts his hands to his forhead, the tired old man had been up all night making the terms more acceptable to the allied nations, if only this world of endless beaurocracy and broken morals could see and feel how the brittanics felt, having part of their land taken, then foreigners intruding upon their lands*

tell me Captain,,, *lord labourn retains his calm composure and polite manner*
please try to see this from a brittanic point of view, our lands are invaded, they are trampled over, many nations take up swords and fight it out over our land, thankfully cuasing minimum damage, but now, that our fleet arives, albeit in peace we are told that becuase these indeviduals have had their little war, we must suffer the consequences and have foreign boots treading down the grass of our sacred soil,
you mention the representatives, we ask...what right do they have to decide the future of our land and of our people, we feel victimised, no one has looked at our views on this matter with any scenserity, they are all to wraped up in their own views,
look at the nations were there have been peace-keepers in the past, very few of them ever shine, they end up needing more peace-keepers and so on, untill all pride and dignity is lost,
considering the fact that there is a brittanic fleet here, with many able bodied and able minded men, there is a trustworthy and well trained local constabulary on the islands, we dont see why we need to involve anymore armies and guns,
you must understand captain falco, this could revolve back again, the priminister has called his allies, there are huge armies forming, we are ready to take the islands under brittania's wing,
i want peace sir, i am getting old, *lord labourn manages to retain his composure*
we feel treated wrongly, abused and victimised at the hand of a bully, many nations took the steel up against talkos, now they want that bully to have a say in how our lands are dished out, we are an empire sir, we dont just let people go into our lands, why should we?
*the lord sighs, and leans back into his seat, trying desperately to find some hidden answer*

a directive from the priminister is thus......
"no foreign news broadcasters shall be allowed to broadcast from within or to the falkland islands, brittanic sattelite and millitary technology is there to ensure that the people, our people, suffer to interuptions in their every day lives, it is bad enough, we have to put up with foreigners on our lands, but to let them speak their poison, i say that is unthinkable, and the brittanic millitary in its entirety will punish any nation whom so dares dream corrupting the minds of people they have no right to watch over."

sad isnt it *comments the lord labourn* but thats politics, the priminister thinks the same as myself, but the parliament is fuming, there is no rest, we are getting lies comming in left right and center, and the moderate beleifs are falling away, the hardline nationalists are taking more voices, they recently won 2 seats in local elections, away from us,

our new terms is that, i shall not go abroad unto the falklands, we can accept my presence is perhaps a little to potent, however, no Ozymandias soldier shall carry any firearms in populated area's and that all missions, are cleared with the local authorities before they are undertook soon it will be guy falks night, and the brittanic population celebrates the protestant acpture of the catholic terrorists whom attempted to blow up the parlieament of king james, we do not expect there to be any interference, in the peoples enjoyment and festivities that is.

what do you say, can you accept those terms, and we can put an end to this horrible deadlock?

ooc: i was wondering, how do we decide upon the elections? i mean who chooses what course the islanders take?

the fleet will remain were it is, we respectfully ask you to keep your nose out of old britannian affairs, we consider these lands our own, we do not require a treaty to tell us were we can put our forces upon our own land,
try to understand, old brittania did not sign the treaty, we feel bullied, why should we be insulted further?

we request an audiance with an ambassador from split dreams, to discuss old brittania's feelings, we feel that perhaps we have been un-nececaraly harsh with sd, you have permission to land upon HMS Duantless

ooc how did you know about the discussion between me and ozymandias? its secret meeting

*A bad Odour enters the room :oops:

5 F-22 Raptors of the SDRAF fly high cover as their Head of State is transported towards HMS Dauntless by Lynx Helicopter, flanked by 2 Cobra Attack Heli's.
'HMS Dauntless, this is Yankee One carrying SD Minister for conference. Requesting permission to land on your decks. We carry the Minister, on aide and 3 SDSS Agents. Be advised airbourne escort will break off on safe delivery of SD Repersentatives.'

(we agree to the conference on the following terms. 1) It shall be held in this Thread / Forum (i'm sure you wont object) and 2) Scripts from it shall be made available to all other parties involved.)

(terms agreeable)

*HMS Duantless comms room*
you have permission to land, your autherisation code is 01276 repeat it if i request it of you, thankyou, be advices all armed personel will have their weapons inspected and then handed back to them upon arival,
welcome to the duantless yankee one.

(thanks)

IC:
The Lynx lands on thre Helideck of HMS Dauntless. Two Marines exit and form a ceremonial guard at the bottom of the steps, these are followed by 2 SDSS Agents leading a young, windswept female down the steps. She is closely followed by another SDSS Agent. She speaks to the OB reperesentative greeting her.
'Good evening, i am Lana Thames, Head of State Affairs for SD. Now, what is it you wish to talk to us about?'
The Marines retreat into the helicopter, which duly takes off again, followed by its escorts.

(thanks)

IC:
The Lynx lands on thre Helideck of HMS Dauntless. Two Marines exit and form a ceremonial guard at the bottom of the steps, these are followed by 2 SDSS Agents leading a young, windswept female down the steps. She is closely followed by another SDSS Agent. She speaks to the OB reperesentative greeting her.
'Good evening, i am Lana Thames, Head of State Affairs for SD. Now, what is it you wish to talk to us about?'
The Marines retreat into the helicopter, which duly takes off again, followed by its escorts.

ooc: i was wondering, how do we decide upon the elections? i mean who chooses what course the islanders take?

OOC: I was thinking that Ozymandias or the neutral parties oversee it, we'll give the timeline of what happened when we first got there, and reveal the aces up our sleeve. Yall can do the same if you wish, but I think it'll come down to a matter of a personal judgement by the neutral parties.

Capt Falco X leans back in his seat, feeling much better about the way things are going: Lord Labourn, we thank you for your support in this. I'm sure it is difficult dealing with all of these different interests pulling you in so many different directions at once.

However, I cannot allow our Marines to patrol the FIs unarmed. These men are professionals and you have my personal word that they will act properly at all times. They have very strict rules of engagement and the fact that there are so few of them should be a comfort to you and your government.

As soon as we can clear up this last bit of uncertainity, we will signal them to move out and begin their patrols. As we have said, once the civillian authorities are reconstituted, we will scale back our own patrols and your citizens on the Falklands will hardly even notice them.

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OOC - As long as we don't have any further weirdness, we expect to RP a RL day of 'peacekeeping' followed by the elections and they we'll be able to get out of the FIs for good...

ooc you wana take lands traditionaly owned by GB and give them away and say ohh its ok becuase some nuetrall party said so, that sucks. lol we wont have that i'm afraid, we need a better system than that, also besides Ozymandias, who are the neutrall parties? infact what right does talkos have to even bring up turmoil in the british system, how would they like it if we claimed that the south west of their country had claimed independence.

IC "in the conference room" i am not sure if you are aware of brittanic policing methods, police do not carry guns, and no member of the public is allowed guns, therefor we cannot certainly garantee a warm welcome, we feel extremely bullied falco what right does talkos have to cuase this horrendous dispute within the british system of government and governance, it is an indignity, he was the agresor, yet we see no armed personel from foreign sources walking up and down his streets, we will give you the 6 months you request, but set aside from the terms and conditions from what the others signed the priminister has ordered me to hand over this information.

1.there WILL be no foreign media intrusion and life will change as little as possible,

2.Ozymandiasian troops are to be the only peacekeeper, and any and all actions taken by them will be viewed wether it is liked or not by brittanic sattelites,

3.the property and rights of the civillian population are to be respected and observed, this is not a nation which has just lsot a war, therefor no personal property shall be taken, broken into or abused in any way, by the IPF unless a warrant is first obtained from the local authority whom should be as helpful as possible.

4.brittania's fleet will remain here, as it is in a state of peace,

5.brittanic fleet will monitor everything within the falkland islands and if we see wrongdoings we will inform the republic of ozymandias first and then take imeadiate action ourselves, using the full force of our armed forces if the situation calls for such.

unfortunately the terms above are non negociable Capt falco and have come through directly from westerminster in londinium we feel weve been pushed to far already, those are the terms we will work by, we hope they are acceptable

Brittannia, we have no major objections to the newest terms laid out by you but still ask that your fleet move to 12nm.
Now, what have you called us to the Dauntless to talk about?

Capt Falco X took a long sip of water before his reply: Thank you and your government Lord Labourn. These terms are perfectly acceptable.

We'll be leaving now and our Marines will move out to their posts as soon as we arrive back on the Liberty.

Again, we'd like to thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter with Her Brittanic Majesty's government.

With that, Falco X and his silent aide strode back to the flight deck to catch a helo back to their ship.

As soon as the helo touched down, Falco X took a radio headset and broadcast to the fleet and waiting Marines: Greenlight. Say again Greenlight. Authentication TEN.

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When the Marines at the international received the word, Sgt Gruber III looked to his sleeping men and started barking orders: On yer feet Marines! Keep those weapons on safe. You all know your orders of engagement so lets move out.

In other parts of the airport, helos lift off taking their loads of Marines to their patrol areas accompanied by the sound of sergeants shouting at the men...

Within an hour, the Marines were deployed and began their peacekeeping duties.

*the HMS duantless sends out a message to the RN Liberty*

please inform captain falco that the Lord labourn is most happy with the outcome of the talks, he sends his personel regards and wishes good health to the captain and on behalf of the brittanic population on the falklands, on brittanic mainland and all of us involved in the naval task group thankyou,

*a member of the general staff exits the comfort of the heated inner decks to greet the ambassador from split dreams,*
Welcome to the HMS duantless, perhaps we can go inside, our captain has been wishing to meet with you, we are afraid our diplomatic officer the Lord labourn is otherwise engaged
*the man extends his hand in friendship and then beckons the group into the main part of the huge brittanic sea going vessal*

'Erm, yes. Thank you. I should like to go inside now, it is getting a bit windy out here.' The Head of State Affairs follows the OB Reperesentative through into the main deck area, closely watched by her bodyguards.

(sorry i havent posted earlier, i have been busy today. Have you ever tried driveing round London in the middle of the Football Rush hour without the police escort you should have recieved had you have gone on the coach and a rubbish map book that doesnt help? Hell.)

'Erm, yes. Thank you. I should like to go inside now, it is getting a bit windy out here.' The Head of State Affairs follows the OB Reperesentative through into the main deck area, closely watched by her bodyguards.

(sorry i havent posted earlier, i have been busy today. Have you ever tried driveing round London in the middle of the Football Rush hour without the police escort you should have recieved had you have gone on the coach and a rubbish map book that doesnt help? Hell.)

Message to Split Dreams, Ozymandias, and Five Civilized Dreams;

You are all cordially invited to a dinner reception at the Talkosian mainland. There are issues that need to be discussed. Our citizens are losing their patience.

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Senior Councilor Charles "Citizen" Foster Yang

Our Royal Princess Amelia Mertiana would be delighted to attend. When is this due to start? What issues do you wish to discuss? (you may TG these details to me if you do not wish to post them on here).
The Princess will arrive in one of our Royal Transport aircraft, watched over by 5 F-22 Raptors and 7 SDSS Agents.

Upon arriving back onboard the Liberty the XO hands Capt Falco X the latest message from Talkos.

Shaking his head, he directs the XO to wire his assent and stalks off toward the head for a brief break and to splash some water over his face. As he climbs back aboard his helo, his aide hands him a thermos of coffee.

Thank god for coffee he mutters as his Seahawk prepares to launch toward the summit Talkos requested.

Three...perhaps four days from now. Tell your people to rest up, it holds nothing urgent as of yet. Just a paaarrrrtttyyy!!! :wink:

With the meeting with Talkos called off, Capt Falco X was able to sleep for the first time in days, knowing full well that the next few months would be the most challenging of his naval career...

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OOC - My force disposition on the FIs will mainly consist of patrols in and around Port Stanley (where something like 93 percent of the population lives). However we will also maintain patrols in 'the camp' (what the islanders call the rest of the country).

Also, we're going to really ramp up the time frame to cover the six months leading up to the election in one day if nobody has any objections.

Right.

This is a special report from the Republican Broadcasting Company coming live from the RN Battleship Liberty offshore near the Falkland Islands:

We have received confirmation that as many as three RN Marines have been wounded while on a routine patrol on West Falkland Island.

Military officials confirm that the Marines were on a routine patrol of power transmission lines on West Falkland Island about 10 km outside the town of Port Howard. Apparently an unexploded bomb from the recent international conflict in the islands detonated unexpectedly wounding at least three members of the patrol.

It was just some bad luck really. That bomb had been sitting up there being pushed around by the freezing and thawing of the ground for weeks. The fact that it went off while our boys were out there is really unfortunate
- RN Marine Major Liam VII

The wounds to the Marines have been described as severe and they have been airlifted back to the Republic for further surgery after being stabilized aboard the RN Carrier Dauntless. The Marines are being listed in 'Guarded' condition and their names are being withheld at this time.

To recap, at least three RN Marines on a routine patrol in the Falkland Islands have been severely wounded by an unexploded bomb.

We will have more information on this breaking story as it becomes available...

the empire of old brittania would like to convey its most sincere condolencies to the 3 wounded men, we hope very much that they can be healed and lead a normal and active life when this is all over, we would also like to remind the internaitonal community that no bombs were left anywhere and no shots have been fired by the empire of old brittania*
it is likely that in aggressor talkos had left this dangerous devixce here in order to main the fishing industry, but unfortunately they have struck down 3 young men in the prime of their lives, it is a sad day when peacekeepers whom are there to ensure safety have to endure the on-going consequences of battle.

*the empire has aranged for fruit baskets and a bottle of finest navy rum be send to the wounded and the fammilies of the wounded, considering that this accident happened on british soil, the empire is currently under negosiations with ozymandias, over a cmpensation payout, the empire feels that no one should have to be hurt to such a degree on its land, and hopes to deposit 10,000 brittanic pounds in each mans bank account*

Given that the Marines were wounded in the line of duty, no foreign compensation is required.

The Republic suggests that you contact the families directly through your embassy.

Umberto IV
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OOC - Month 2 coming up.....

Report from Media Syndicate International -

PORT STANLEY, Falkland Islands (MSI) - A pro-Talkos rally held today in the Falkland Islands capital of Port Stanley drew more police and RN Marine peacekeepers than actual attendees.

The island police force requested the presence of the Marines in case an anticipated large crowd would have clashed with pro-Britain counterprotesters. No pro-Britain counterprotesters arrived and about a dozen pro-Talkos supporters attended the rally.

RN Marine Major Liam VII said that the peacekeeper's presence at the rally was requested by the local authorities and they left the scene when it became apparent that there was no need for their services. The Marines have been on the island for two months, stationed at the international airport, serving as peacekeepers after the recent international conflict in the Falklands.

Flyers and brochures touting the advantages of joining the Dominion of Talkos sphere of influence have been circulating throughout the capital for a few weeks. In addition, more than a dozen pro-Talkos Web sites have sprung up bearing the Falkland's trademark .fk suffix.

Organizers of the rally touted the benefits of being allied with a nearby economic power rather than a somewhat disinterested queen half a world away. However, they do concede that their position is something of a fringe belief among those living in Port Stanley.

It remains to be seen if this group can achieve enough support to influence the self-determination elections scheduled in four month's time.
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This is a special report from the Republican Broadcasting Company coming live from the RN Battleship Liberty offshore near the Falkland Islands:

Military sources tell us that a Blackhawk helicopter carrying a squad of RN Marines is missing over the southern end of East Falkland Island.

The military helicopter was enroute back to Port Stanley from the West Falkland town of Waddell when it went down without broadcasting a distress signal. A search and rescue team is being dispatched to the scene accompanied by a pair of jet fighter aircraft from the RN Carrier Dauntless.

We will update this report as more information is available...


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Updating earlier reports of a missing RN Marine helicopter in the Falkland Islands...

The Seahawk helicopter apparently struck electrical wires as it was returning with a squad of Marines from a patrol in the West Falkland town of Waddell. Only minor injuries were reported among the passengers in the naval version of the famous Blackhawk helicopter.

Naval officials tell us that the helicopter encountered severe weather conditions right before the crash, including high winds and white-out conditions.

It is a tribute to the skill of the pilot and co-pilot that more severe injuries weren't sustained. Effecting an emergency landing in a blizzard is no easy feat.
- Capt Falco X, task force commander

This latest incident brings the number of Marines injured during peacekeeping duties in the Falklands to seven. Stay tuned to the RBC Nightly News for further developments to this story...

Report from Media Syndicate International -

PORT STANLEY, Falkland Islands (MSI) - Members of the ruling body of the Falkland Islands passed a resolution today calling for self-determination and the Islanders' overwhelming wish to remain British.

"Despite Talkos' claims to the contrary, the majority of our constituents wish to remain British and we will prove this at the polls in two month's time," said councillor John Summers.

The 10-member Legislative Council was unaminous in its vote of support.

Ex-councilor Migel Johnstone called the vote "grandstanding" and a "blatant" attempt to influence the upcoming self-determination vote. Johnstone leads a faction seeking to break away from the British crown and form an economic partnership with the Dominion of Talkos.

Johnstone, an academic living in Port Stanley, claims widespread support in the capital city for his position, pointing out that dozens of pro-Talkos Web sites have sprung up calling for a breakaway from British rule. He had no comment on the fact that many of the web sites share common IP addresses.

Summers points out that Talkos' claim to the Islands was "baseless, as it relied solely on the dubious grounds of history and territorial integrity."

"The people of the Falkland Islands have always been free to exercise their right to a government of their choice," Summers continued. "And for the foreseeable future this will be based on British sovereignty and the fundamental human rights of all peoples."

The majority of the 2,379 people that live in the Falkland Islands are of British descent. Some 1,990 live in the capital, Stanley, and the remainder live in settlements or on family farms around the islands. English is spoken on the Falkland Islands.

A self-determination election will be held in two month's time.
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Britannia, our Head of State Affairs has stillnot been informed why her prescence is required on board your Naval vessel. Our Secret Service are begginning to get worried.

This is a special report from the Republican Broadcasting Compan coming live from the RN Battleship Liberty offshore near the Falkland Islands:

An explosion rocked Mount Pleasant International Airport outside Port Stanley at 1:10 am local time.

The airport is serving as home to a RN Marine peacekeeping force of approximately 800. No word yet about casualties at the airport.

It is unclear what caused the explosion.

We will update this report as more information becomes available...

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Updating earlier reports, an explosion at Mount Pleasant International Airport near Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands has killed three RN Marines.

The Marines are stationed at the airport as part of a peacekeeping force of about 800. The Marines were sent to the Falklands as international peacekeepers after an international conflict over the political status of the island. A self-determination election will be held next month.

Military officials say a fuel truck exploded at the airport as it drove through a designated smoking area outside the Marines' encampment. Apparently, a spark from a cigarette caused the truck to explode, killing three Marines and the truck's driver and one passenger. Another six Marines were injured in the explosioin and were airlifted to the RN Carrier Republic for medical treatment.

We have no idea why that truck was in the area. We will continue to investigate this, but at this point we are viewing this as an unfortunate accident.
- RN Marine Major Liam VII

The names of the Marines killed and injured in the blast have not been released.

Repeating, three RN Marines were killed and several more were injured when a fuel truck at Mount Pleasant International Airport exploded. Officials are calling the incident an 'accident' and promise a complete investigation...

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OOC - We're going to hold the elections this afternoon at 3 pm EST.

Report from Media Syndicate International -

PORT STANLEY, Falkland Islands (MSI) – Elections are being held in the Falkland Islands today to determine the future governance of the group of 200-some islands.

At issue, the islanders will vote to remain a territory of the United Kingdom, to become allied with the Dominion of Talkos, or to become an independent state.

This special self-determination election was called for during a peace summit presided over by the Republic of Ozymandias IV.

Talkos had claimed that the Falklands wished to join the Dominion or at least to become a part of its economic sphere of influence and moved in forces to “maintain order” during the transition. This move led to international outcry and a military showdown between Talkos and the United States of Credonia and its allies.

A cease-fire and peace treaty were later agreed to by all parties with the results of today’s elections to settle the dispute once and for all.

Speaking for the 10-member Legislative Council, Councilor John Summers said that Talkos' claim to the Islands was "baseless, as it relied solely on the dubious grounds of history and territorial integrity."

Ex-councilor Migel Johnstone and leader of a grass-root, pro-Talkos constituency said that a union with Talkos provides “a multitude of benefits consistent with its position as a regional economic power rather than the hollow promises of a somewhat disinterested queen half a world away.”

Shepherd Malcom Haigh, one of the 400-some farmers living in the Camp (the region of the Falklands outside the capital city of Port Stanley), claims that neither relationship will benefit the Falklands. Instead, he was supporting complete independence from the crown saying “it worked for the Yanks, why not us?”

As soon as the polls are closed and the vote certified by Republic of Ozymandias IV pollwatchers and local officials we will bring you the results.

5CN Diamond News

"This is Asamondias Redburn reporting from the Falkland Islands. Today under the observance of peacekeepers from Ozymandias IV, an island-wide referendum is taking place, giving the residents of the Falkland Islands a chance to choose between staying within the British Empire, to leave or to join the Talkos Dominion. Preliminary exit polls show that the vote is currently split. Now back to the newsroom..."

In the newsroom, the anchor thanks the reporter.

"Thank you Barbara..."

As he spoke he was handed a piece of paper from someone offstage.

"I have shocking news... It seems that terrorist supporting removal of British authority have struck at the monument commenorating the lives of those lost during the Falkland conflict. And the pro-British terrorists have also attacked Five Civilized Nations vessels carrying humanitarian assistance. Now, the King of the Five Civilized Nations have placed the Falkland Islands as an international danger zone and have closed off all vessels and aircraft from entering the waters around the Falkland Islands..."

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The five submarines that the 5CN had kept in international waters near the Falkland Islands, submerged and moved to interdict any vessels trying to approach the Falklands.

[code:1:ce7427f16f]Declaration of the Five Civilized Nations to all Nations Involved in the Falklands Conflict

Due to increased terrorist activities and due to the importance of the referendum taking place, the Five Civilized Nations hereby declares the waters around and the airspace above the Falkland Islands off limits to all nations except Ozymandias IV and those providing humanitarian assistance. Otherwise, no clearance will be given. In addition, the Five Civilized Nations will be developing submarines and aircraft carriers to interdict anything trying to approach the islands.

-Five Civilized Nations Defense Minister
Rayus Noventa[/code:1:ce7427f16f]

[code:1:ce7427f16f]To the Nation of Old Brittania a.k.a. United Kingdom

Due to the increased terrorist activities of both sides, one pro-British and the other anti, the Five Civilized Nations respectfully requests that all Old Brittania vessels move out of the waters of the Falklands and into international waters. Non-compliance will not be tolerated and force will be used. In addition, we request that Old Brittania do not interfere in the legitimate referendum currently going on and allow Ozymandias IV, a neutral party, to oversee the referendum.

-Five Civilized Nations Acting Foreign Minister
Henri Lafayette[/code:1:ce7427f16f]

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Daily Scoop reporters can bring you an exclusive report from waters near to the Falkland Islands.
Following a terrorist attack on an international aid ship today, it is reprted that members of the elite Special Boat Squadron, Royal Marines launched a daring mission into the F.I's.
Our sources reports seeing black speed boats of the SD Military approahing the shore shortly after the explosions. They proceeded to scale the cliffs before them, armed with machine guns and dressed in wet suits.
The next time our informant saw them, they were coming back down the cliffs, with prisoners in tow. Three men were led back to the boats, cuffed and hooded. The boats then sped away.
It is thought that these were the men responsible for the terrorist attack.
SDMoD Officials were unavailiable for comment.
F.I's Reporter, John Grisham

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Daily Scoop reporters can bring you an exclusive report from waters near to the Falkland Islands.
Following a terrorist attack on an international aid ship today, it is reprted that members of the elite Special Boat Squadron, Royal Marines launched a daring mission into the F.I's.
Our sources reports seeing black speed boats of the SD Military approahing the shore shortly after the explosions. They proceeded to scale the cliffs before them, armed with machine guns and dressed in wet suits.
The next time our informant saw them, they were coming back down the cliffs, with prisoners in tow. Three men were led back to the boats, cuffed and hooded. The boats then sped away.
It is thought that these were the men responsible for the terrorist attack.
SDMoD Officials were unavailiable for comment.
F.I's Reporter, John Grisham

This is a special report from the Republican Broadcasting Company coming live from the RN Battleship Liberty offshore near the Falkland Islands:

Military officials report that for the first time in six months, violence has erupted in the Falkland Islands. This following the opening of the polls to decide the Falklands' future during the self-determination referendum.

While it is unclear who is responsible for the attacks, sources tell us that both the pro-Talkos and pro-Britain camps were struck by bombers.

The fact that RN Marines were withdrawn from their normal patrol duties to assist with election day security is probably not a coincidence, our foreign security consultants tell us.

Meanwhile, a preliminary count of the ballots has been made with 1734 voters casting in favor of remaining in the UK, an additional 1722 voters opting for inclusion in the Dominion of Talkos sphere of infludence and an additional 303 votes for complete independence.

It should be obvious to anyone that this election has been corrupted somewhere along the line. The fact that more than 3,400 people voted in an election where only 1,792 were eligible to vote shows that somewhere in the process something took place.

Maybe we should have had armed guards inside the polling place, I don't know. But after six months of peacekeeping duties, we're all pretty disgusted at this totally bogus outcome.
- Capt. Falco X, RN Battleship Liberty

With the results of the referendum looking to be completely worthless coupled with a pair of sudden bombings, international observers wonder what is next for these beleagured islands.

Recapping this breaking story, a pair of bombings have marred what was six peaceful months in the Falkland Islands. The bombings took place on the day when Falklanders were to go to the polls to decide their island home's future. However, the results of that vote have been cast in doubt with more than double the number of possible votes being cast.

Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available....

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OOC - I'm done for the day. We'll pick it up in the morning. TG me if you've got any suggestions....

*the short period of joy in londinium today was suddenly overcome with horrendous outrage at the beleif of corruption, within the elections, people began shouting cries of war near the houses of paliament and brittanic flags were flying from the crowd and every rooftop*

*meanwhile the fleet was on high alert, FCN vessals had threatened the millitary of her majesty, and they were imeadiately sending a message back to them and back to londinium*
the empire of old brittania owns these islands, the empire of old brittania has permission to stay in these waters by the international peacekeepers, we do not recognise you as an international peace-keeper and you are to remove yourself from our sovereign waters imeadiately, we only want peace now, and to discover the problems above water, do not turn this into a sea war*

*the representative for split dreams was taken into the command room to speak with the captain*
we have just seen and heard reports of split dreams troops marching all over the falkland isles? coudl you please explain these actions, when it was agree'd by the internaitonal community no nation would set foot on those islands in a millitary capacity,

*and finaly to ozymandias a message was sent*
the election results, flawed, londinium is flying, it seems we have many problems, not only that but i am being threatened in my own waters, please explain to FCN the empire has all rights to be there.
what do we do now, the empire is at a loss, our government is calling for us to take the islands.

A three-man team of RN Marines walk up behind ex-councilor Migel Johnstone as he walked down the street to pick up the morning paper and quickly wrestle him to the ground.

After flex-cuffing him, he is frogmarched to a waiting vehicle and whisked away to the international airport where RN Captain Falco X is waiting for him.

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The Marines force Johnstone into a chair in a hanger of the airport and Falco X turns to face him.

Uncuff the bastard he orders curtly. As the Marines remove the handcuffs, Falco X grabs some papers from a nearby folding table and sticks them under Johnstone's nose.

Did you really think you would get away with it? I mean did you honestly think we wouldn't figure it out!?!

We know it was you who designed the electronic voting package used in the Falklands to transmit the results to Port Stanley. And what a surprise, the guy who operates all the pro-Talkos websites is the same guy who designed the election software and is the same guy who ruined the election results!

What was the problem Johnstone? You just wanted to do a quick check to see how your side was doing and when you saw it was going the wrong way you just couldn't stand it could you? You just had to play with the results to contaminate the whole process didn't you?

Well buddy, it's all over for you. Our tech guys back on the Liberty figured it out pretty quick - of course it helped that you were so damn obvious about the whole thing.

We're holding you under arrest and we're going to recommend to Old Brittania that you are removed from the islands and imprisoned back in the mother country.

Do you realize that your stupidity might spark another shooting war? And this time with my ships caught in the middle!?! You're lucky we don't just shoot you right here on the spot.

Get him out of my sight!

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Report from Media Syndicate International -

PORT STANLEY, Falkland Islands (MSI) – Officials confirm that an arrest has been made in the spectacular election fraud case which has ruined the self-determination referendum here in the Falkland Islands.

Military officials confirm that the leader of the pro-Talkos movement, ex-councilor Migel Johnstone, has been arrested and turned over to civillian authorities. Apparently Mr Johnstone designed the software the Falklands use to count votes across the groups of islands and tampered with the results shortly after the polls had closed.

The actual outcome of the election is now unknown. At issue, the islanders were voting to remain a territory of the United Kingdom, to become allied with the Dominion of Talkos, or to become an independent state.

This special self-determination election was called for during a peace summit presided over by the Republic of Ozymandias IV.

Officials say they do not know what the next step in the peace process will be. Especially considering that two seperate bombings took place on election day, one attacking a memorial to those killed in the Falklands conflict and another attacking a Five Civilized Nations' vessel carrying humanitarian assistance.

As a result of the attack the 5CN has imposed a military blockade around the Falklands, only allowing peackeepers from the Republic of Ozymandias IV free movement of ships, aircraft and personnel.

This latest action by the 5CN was of course immediately criticised by Old Brittania which claims ownership of the Falklands under international law. Reports from the Old Brittania capital depict an increased nationalistic fervor and amid calls for the government to simply retake the islands by force if necessary.
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among the hysteric flag waving and shouts of rule brittania the priminister takes up the stand to a podium, which was hastilly erected, he clears his throat and his fingers had gone cold and were begining to tremble with anticipation

People of old brittania, and people of the world, today we have had news, that the election was flawed, it has been reported that ex-councillor Migel jhonstone rigged the election results using computer technology,
this action almost cost the lives of many men and women
*shouts from the crows force the priminister to get to the point quicker and to shout himself*
We are determined to see justice done, we are determined to sit this out and wait for peace, not war to resolve this situation, the precious blood our fathers spilled on the islands shant be forgotten,
and our minds now are of re-building and re-concilliation,, from the ashes my friends a pheonix shall arise,
and the grand old flag of brittania will fly swiftly in the morning sun over port stanley yet.
our brave naval forces in the region shant be forgotten about, nor shall we forget those whom have come to our aide in our darkest hour, or the brave peacekeepers whom have maintaned good policing on the islands and judged situations fairly, and i am happy to say did nothing illeagle while baced at Mt-pleasent airport.
we ask from all of the people of old brittania not to roar and wave the flag above your heads so gracefully, but to go home, go back to work, with pride in your hearts, and the knowledge that our lands will be returned to us, safe and in peace time, there will be a special television program tonight on television and here on massive TV screens, you can let your pride flow then, but for now my brothers and sisters,
the empire must rest.

In a crowded conference room in the capital of the Magistrate Islands, a group of islands, held by the Five Civilized Nations in the Pacific, a frenzy of reporters from an array of nations sat eagerly awaiting for news on the actions of the Five Civilized Nations. Suddenly, an aging, distinguished gentlemen wearing a full-military uniform walked into the room, stopping at the podium.

"For those of you who do not know me, I am the Defense Minister of the Five Civilized Nations, Grand Marshal Rayus Noventa..." the man said.

"As you know for the past year (how long did this last?) the Falkland Islands have been embroiled in a conflict between Talkos, members of the IADF, and Old Brittania. With the placement of Ozymandias IV peacekeepers into the region to help stop the conflict, we have seen some peace. Now, with the current failure of the referendum, called by many as one of the most corrupt ever seen, and the terrorist attacks, peace may never return to the Falkland Islands."

Noventa stopped and surveyed the room. Some who saw his eyes were shocked by its seemingly blazing quality.

"As you now know, terrorists from both sides have struck. Anti-British terrorists have attacked the memorial honoring those killed during the previous Falkland conflict that ended when the British retook the South Sandwich Islands on June 6, 1982. In addition, pro-British terrorists have also launched attacks against the CNCS Herald, resulting in the death of twenty innocent sailors..."

Noventa stopped meaningfully.

"Now the armed forces of the Five Civilized Nations have instituted a military blockade of the islands to root out the cause of these terrorist activities. We believe that the attacks by the pro-British terrorists were instigated by the government of Old Brittania and the attacks by the anti-British terrorists were a result of pressure from the Dominion of Talkos, and to this end, JadeOps Special Operations personnel will land in the Falklands to investigate this serious matter, of course, after Ozymandias IV approves. In addition, the Five Civilized Nations have begun planning a new referendum to take place in two months to remedy the current situation and demands that all non-neutral parties depart the area. To this end, we demand the removal of all Old Brittania military forces from the area. If they do not adhere to these demands, than Old Brittania will forfeit any chances of receiving the Falkland Islands back... In a statement that will be released by the King of the Five Civilized Nations, Lance Crusade XXI, he has denounced the unconciliatory and uncooperative actions of the Old Brittania and requests the assistance of all neutral parties to remove the threat that Old Brittania poses to the continued state of security and democracy in the Falkland Islands. Now this briefing is over... No questions..."

Noventa hastily walked out of the room, ignoring the questions that erupted, escorted by a score of Black Watch soldiers.

*among the fleet and her mighty iron steeds worry is flying around, the war mongers are back in the shape of he 5CN, had 5CN looked at the facts they would have noticed that Ozymandias IV had given expressed permission for the brittanic fleet to remain, and that the election fruads were on the pro-talkos side, therefor brittania had every right to keep her naval forces were they were, and saw no reason at all why she should move them*

the evidence is mearly circumstancial and heresay, we dont know how 5CN has stood the tests of time with such a zelous outlook, without proper interrogation they have assumed that the men whom commited the crime of bombing one of their humanterian aid ships are of the pro british camp, somthing in which many good people may take offence too,
not to mention the fact that this area was already labled as a no go zone, 5 civilised nations in short does not have the international or regional right to do what it is doing, and any attack upon british shipping will be considered an act of war"sir robert finley, lord justice finley, supreme court judge"

*the brittanic fleet remains were it is with its flags flying high in the wind and continues its negociations with all parties*

TRhe SD reperesentative replies to OB's question
'Split Dreams denies any involvement the exevcution or planing of an operation launched by Mercenary Forces acting for an unamed unit to capture the terrorists responsile for the attacks.
These terrorists were delivered to an SD Naval boat 20nm out from the Falklands, we had no warning that these were going to be delivered.
The prisoners are available for collection by OB Military Police or other agencies at any time.
As for reports that they wore SD military Insignia and used weapons of SD origin, we decline comment.
The facts are that the perpetrators of that particular attack are now safely under lock and key awaiting trial by the OB justice system.
OB, what was your origional reason for calling me out to this ship?'


FCN, why are you claiming IPF status oin these waters. We feel that it is the duty of the IPF and Brittannic Naval Forces to police the waters and Airspace around and over the F.I's.

TRhe SD reperesentative replies to OB's question
'Split Dreams denies any involvement the exevcution or planing of an operation launched by Mercenary Forces acting for an unamed unit to capture the terrorists responsile for the attacks.
These terrorists were delivered to an SD Naval boat 20nm out from the Falklands, we had no warning that these were going to be delivered.
The prisoners are available for collection by OB Military Police or other agencies at any time.
As for reports that they wore SD military Insignia and used weapons of SD origin, we decline comment.
The facts are that the perpetrators of that particular attack are now safely under lock and key awaiting trial by the OB justice system.
OB, what was your origional reason for calling me out to this ship?'


FCN, why are you claiming IPF status oin these waters. We feel that it is the duty of the IPF and Brittannic Naval Forces to police the waters and Airspace around and over the F.I's.

If you bothered to read the previous posts, I am part of the freaking IPF, the fact which Old Brittania has decided to ignore...

This is a special report from the Republican Broadcasting Company coming live from the RN Battleship Liberty offshore near the Falkland Islands:

As the situation in the Falklands continues to deteriorate, RN task force commander Falco X is calling for another summit upon the Battleship Liberty to attempt to defuse what could quickly become an explosive situation.

This is our last-ditch effort to stave off any additional bloodshed in the Falklands. It is very possible that should these talks fail, the Republic will withdraw from the Falklands and allow the situation to resolve itself on its own.
- Capt. Falco X

The Republic of Ozymandias IV is proposing another Falklands' self-determination election using polling machines flown in from the Republic to ensure that no further attempts to tamper with the election occur. This election will take place two weeks after the conclusion of the proposed summit on the Liberty.

In addition to the polling machines, the Republic will fly in a brigade of infantry to assist the RN Marines in maintaining order on the islands. The 5CN forces are given permission to assist Republic of Ozymandias IV forces in rounding up the suspected terrorists responsible for the recent bombings.

To recap, all involved parties are invited to a last-ditch effort to prevent the resumption of hostilities aboard the RN Battleship Liberty. If the talks fail, the Republic plans to leave the Falklands. However if cooler heads prevail, self-determination elections will be held in two week's time with additional peacekeeping troops provided by a Grand Army of the Republic infantry brigade and a team of investigators from the Five Civilized Nations.

Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available....

We will send a reperesentative though ask details of and scripts from the summit be kept from the media. With the growing tension and terrorist attacks it would be suicide to plaster the press with details.

FCN, if you are/want to now become an active part of the IPF then i have no problems with that.



Daily Scoop

Our reporters in the Falklands have brought us exclusive footage of the raid yesterday by SD Commando's.
The SDMoD have officially denied all involvement but we know differently. The unit of elite SBS were acting on the orders of teh Head of State Affairs and Military Issues, Miss Lana Thames.
The Ministry of Defence has contacted us warning us to end all coverage of this issue, we thought differently.
3 Terrorists are now in the custody of SD Military Police Special Branch (RMPSB). They are waiting for handover to the forces of the U.K.
The third terrorist was captured in yet another raid last night, just hours after the SDMoD had told Brittannia that they had no involvement in the matter.
Units again landed on the coast, having a close brush with the now increased IPF prescence, though no shots were fired.
Our soureces also claim that members of the SAS are stil manning OP's on in the mountains overlooking Port Stanley. They are apparently there to protect the F.I's from the invasion of outside parties. Their prescence is denied by the SDMoD.

A reporter, in the F.I's

*the captain looks to his SD guest and answers her question*
we asked you here becuase we would like your help, moral, political, and perhaps force, the situation has arisen for us a serious threat, than any tin pot dictatorship could invade our lands at any time, with no real evidence for doing so, we are currently at odds with the system, we feel bullied and it is as though no one cares, these are our lands, or so we feel and we feel that the international community is pushing us around telling us what we must and musnt do on the islands, we are saddened, basically and we wished to talk to you about the greivencies you may have with brittania,, in short, my government has instructed of me to leave the situation in the falkland isles in peace and with friends not enemies.*

*the comms room reports a different message to the RN Liberty*
good day to you from HMS duantless
we have heard your request for another summit and we are most dissapointed, we have already been subjected to one of them, brittania once again asks why if one nation decides to cuase problems we have to abide by their wishes, we will fly out lord labourn,
and we agree to the new equipment from the republic were voting is concerned, but we are getting angry at the time this is taking to happen and the fact that the peoples likves are being disrupted and we didnt want that to happen.
transmission ends

*the brittanic fleet sends this message to ozymandias in total secrecy*
the brittanic army is readying a preperation force for comming ashore, we expect your permission to do this, we object to 5CN forces being on the islands they have proven themsevels unworthy of being a peace-keeper following their threats of violance to our shipping,
we feel let down and betreyed and are preparing our allies for imeadiate execution of operation Speartop, please note that we feel very angered at the way in which our views have been cast aside as regards to 5CN being allowed to land on the falklands, any violance or illeagle activities taken part in by 5CN troops will result in their imeadiate exectution either at the hands of brittanic regulars or brittanic naval missile batteries, they are a nation which condones the use of force to gather their own means, if you are joint in the operation of arresting terrorists then we allow such activity but 5CN is not to go alone anywhere*
*secret comms end*

MIss Thames replies to the OB reperesentative

'So you are now begging what you once called a puny nation for military support and protection?
Whilst we are understanding of your situation and the pressure being put on you by your people, we cannot understand why you still wish to keep your military in the area. They are only serving to make a bad situation worse.
Yes, there have been reports claiming SD activity in the area, these matters we decline comment on.
We have to say we disagree with the move by FCN to post military units in the area and stop all traffic entering.
Was'nt it part of the agreement that the F.I's be allowed to continue as normal? We suggest that you order civillian units to pass as normal, an attack on them would be against international law.
However, any attack on or attempts to force out FCN troops would result in military action agaist you. We are bound by the Charter of the IADF and feel it our duty to help fellow IADF nations in trouble.
Not that we think you would be so stupid as to attack FCN, we bel9ieve that is not in your nature.
We dvise that your military units lie low, keep out of the whole thing and let the elections blow over. Should you not like the results, you can comment on them after. We would also urge you to attend the latest summit, as are we.
Are there any other issues you need our help/advice on or anything you want to talk to us about?'

Onboard the RN Battleship Liberty Capt Falco X knew that his mission was close to failure.

He stalked into the communications room and broadcast an open message:

To all units within the Falkland Islands area, this is Republic of Ozymandias IV Navy Captain Falco X, commanding the peacekeeping force in the Falklands and captain of the RN Battleship Liberty.

The situation in the Falklands is rapidly spiraling out of control and we demand that all posturing and threatening actions cease at once.

Voting machines are being flown to the Falklands as we speak. In short order the Falklands will be able to cast a second self-determination ballot and put an end to all this international bickering.

The infantry brigade that is flying to the islands with the voting machines is more than adequate to ensure the peace. Its 4,500 soldiers are greater in number than the entire population of the Falklands. They will bivouac in the 'Camp' portion of the islands and while they will be uncomfortable, a two-week inconvenience is worth the price of adverting an international bloodbath over these islands.

We demand that any armed incursions into the Falklands to arrest suspected terrorists cease at once. We have been more than lenient, but that is not going to continue. We are increasing our air patrol over the islands and will take aggressive action against future violators of the Falklands' territory.

Any unidentified vessel will be shot. This is your only warning.

There will be no additional meetings to discuss the situation in the islands. We are exercising our rights as peacekeepers to enforce the conditions agreed to in the original summit.

Repeating, any unidentified vessel conducting what our rules of engagement deem to be a hostile activity will be fired upon without warning. Any unauthorized armed ground units on the islands will be challenged and if necessary fired upon.

Falco X from the Liberty out.

A short time after the message from Falco X, a flight of 12 F/A-18D Hornets arrived at Mount Pleasant International Airport.

Minutes later, a second flight of a dozen F-18s arrived along with several transport aircraft which landed at the airport and began disgorging the leading elements of the Blue Mules Fifth Rifle Brigade.

With the second flight of F-18s, a full fighter/attack squadron was on station at the airport and six aircraft took to the skies to support the Harriers from the RN carrier Republic.

The Marines at the airport secured the voting machines as their officers met with the incoming Grand Army of the Republic officers to coordinate patrols and coverage of the 4,700 square miles of the Falklands.

Daily Scoop

Exclusive reports form the Falklands Frontline.

In a dramatic turn for the worst, The man at the head of the FIIPF, Captain Falco X of the OIVRN, tonight threatened our beloved homeland with military strikes and action should we continue with our International Aid operations and Anti-Terorist missions in the Falklands.
In a move to aquire military superiority in the F.I's, Ozmandias VI tonight moved thousnads more troops ointo the F.I's.
Captain Falco, we say only ythis: If you cant keep the p[eople of the F.I's safe from terrorists then our military will.
It is also reported that furthermissions into F.I territory have been undertaken by SAS and SBS troops. It is unknown what their target were.
Mike Duvais, F.I's correspondant.



A fresh faced female steps up to the poduim in front of her, she is surrounded by press.

'The Ministry of Defence of Split Dreams deny all part in operations undertaken in the F.I's, we dont have troops on there and never have.
There is obviouslyleaks in the MoD and eager reporters outside. Steps are being taken to end the problem.
That is all for now.'
'Minister, Bob Jones, Daily Scoops. Can you explain the SD markings seen quite clearly on the sides of the boats landing in the Falklands just five hours ago?'
'No Comment'
'Can you explain the SD Issue guns?'
'No Comment'
At this point, a crazed reporter lunges forward and grabs the Minister, SDSS Agents immediately restrain him and usher away to a waiting Police guarded convoy.
The man lies unconcious.

Daily Scoop

Exclusive reports form the Falklands Frontline.

In a dramatic turn for the worst, The man at the head of the FIIPF, Captain Falco X of the OIVRN, tonight threatened our beloved homeland with military strikes and action should we continue with our International Aid operations and Anti-Terorist missions in the Falklands.
In a move to aquire military superiority in the F.I's, Ozmandias VI tonight moved thousnads more troops ointo the F.I's.
Captain Falco, we say only ythis: If you cant keep the p[eople of the F.I's safe from terrorists then our military will.
It is also reported that furthermissions into F.I territory have been undertaken by SAS and SBS troops. It is unknown what their target were.
Mike Duvais, F.I's correspondant.



A fresh faced female steps up to the poduim in front of her, she is surrounded by press.

'The Ministry of Defence of Split Dreams deny all part in operations undertaken in the F.I's, we dont have troops on there and never have.
There is obviouslyleaks in the MoD and eager reporters outside. Steps are being taken to end the problem.
That is all for now.'
'Minister, Bob Jones, Daily Scoops. Can you explain the SD markings seen quite clearly on the sides of the boats landing in the Falklands just five hours ago?'
'No Comment'
'Can you explain the SD Issue guns?'
'No Comment'
At this point, a crazed reporter lunges forward and grabs the Minister, SDSS Agents immediately restrain him and usher away to a waiting Police guarded convoy.
The man lies unconcious.

The Dominion of Talkos strongly condemns these recent terrorist attacks against the IPF and the people of the Falklands. We also have no problem with the new voting machines and additional IPF, in fact, we are suprised that it was not deemed necessary for a strong presence in the first place.

The Dominion of Talkos, is a nation that values transparency, will only attend a new conference(if a new one is needed), if the transcripts are available to media. Censored perhaps, but we do feel that the majority of them would not be damaging to the efforts and will only increase goodwill.

We extend our condolences to the families of those lost in the line of duty. Especially those of the FCN, although we do believe that the military blockade will cause more harm than good. Perhaps inspections and regulation of merchant traffick will be a better idea than the total blockade. We would like to remind all, that, unlike Old Brittania, we have observed the treaty to the letter, even decreasing military presence in good faith....but we cannot continue to do so, and maintain popular confidence in the government, if Old Brittania continues to be able to antagonize this fragile peace without retribution.

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Ramon Nomis
Talkosian Foreign Ministry

*press release from brittanic government*
however UNLIKE the dominion of talkos the most glorious empire of old brittania hasnt killed anyone, and the most glorious empire of old brittania hasnt invaded someone else's sovereign territory either,

Old brittania is commited to the remaining peace within the islands, we will trave, to the summit, and if it is deemed necesary we will move our ships 12 nm from the falkland isles, however we cannot be expected to continue to hold these discussions continuously, the next election must not be interfered in by ANY of the powers,
we comply with Ozymandias's demands and have imeadiately cancelled all millitary incursions into the falkland isles
we do not support the attacks in which seem to be flying around the region at the moment,

Just a lil OOC post here.

Dedicated to the two Special Air Service Officers who tragically lost their lives in a 'road accident' in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on New Years Day.
Their names have been broadcast enough so i will not add to the gross disregard of their families at this time.
Here, we are just playing soldiers. Out there, its for real.

'Who Dares Wins'




















Thanks, Me

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The Dominion of Talkos strongly condemns these recent terrorist attacks against the IPF and the people of the Falklands. We also have no problem with the new voting machines and additional IPF, in fact, we are suprised that it was not deemed necessary for a strong presence in the first place.

The Dominion of Talkos, is a nation that values transparency, will only attend a new conference(if a new one is needed), if the transcripts are available to media. Censored perhaps, but we do feel that the majority of them would not be damaging to the efforts and will only increase goodwill.

We extend our condolences to the families of those lost in the line of duty. Especially those of the FCN, although we do believe that the military blockade will cause more harm than good. Perhaps inspections and regulation of merchant traffick will be a better idea than the total blockade. We would like to remind all, that, unlike Old Brittania, we have observed the treaty to the letter, even decreasing military presence in good faith....but we cannot continue to do so, and maintain popular confidence in the government, if Old Brittania continues to be able to antagonize this fragile peace without retribution.

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Ramon Nomis
Talkosian Foreign Ministry

OOC: Talkos, do you know the logistical difficulties in doin what you are suggesting? A blockade is much easier...

IC:

As a reinforcement to the current submarine blockade of the Falklands, the Five Civilized Nations will deploy additional warships... These warships will ensure the safety of both Ozymandias IV and 5CN personnel... We once again reiterate our request that Old Brittania move its warships into international waters. The presence of warships from Old Brittania will cause unnecessary harm to any referendum...

-Foreign Minister
Zhong Da

Closed transmission to HMS Dauntless from RN Liberty:

We appreciate your offer to withdraw your naval assets to the 12 nm line. Please do at your earliest convenience. There is no need for any additional conference.


---

As the sun set on another exciting day in the Falklands, a Navy of the Republic battle group approached from the southeast. Among the ships was the helicopter carrier RN Revenge which will be providing air support for the infantry brigade already on the ground.

The troops were resting in anticipation of a full-fledged sweep of the islands.

---

In the conference room of the Liberty Capt Falco X was involved in a teleconference with SecDef Ayn IX.
F: We must have underestimated the interest in these islands. Those bombings were financed and carried out by off-shore interests. Five companies of Marines were more than enough to keep the Falklanders pacified.
A: From the briefing I've read, the islanders don't know what all the fuss has been about since this whole fiasco began.
F: Yes ma'am, I'd have to agree with you on that. Aside from a few fringe-type folks in the capital we haven't seen anything other that support for staying in the UK - of course with 95 percent of the population being British, what would you expect.
A: Have you found any evidence that there are exploitable oil reserves in the area?
F: We know the Brits have been looking for oil, but so far no signs of any success. All this rock is good for is sheep, squid and if you can believe it - reindeer.
A: They're fighting over reindeer? God if that would ever get out, it'd be bloody hard to justify our losing even one boy over there in a peacekeeping role!
F: Ain't that the truth. I'll be honest, I'd love to just up-stakes and leave and let them kill each other if our reputation weren't on the line.
A: Two more weeks and we'll start pulling your people out of there. Hang in there...

*closed broadcast to RN Liberty*
good day,
as we are about to honour your request and move our naval assets out of the battle arena, something which our people and government are strongly oposed to, you must make sure that no 5CN forces land on the islands wether or not under the pretence of peace keeping and we also detest the idea of him keeping a bloackade aorund the islands, as peacekeeper we charge you with "un-doing" this situation, please ensure he doesnt interupt with my fleet movements, and rest assured the fleet will be moving back the minute he does not comply with these regulations J F Naldridge Comms officer

*the great steel weapons that were the brittanic ships begin to whir and bizz as their engines are put into the correct gear, the ships slowly make their way out of the area, however leaving behind them they fire fireworks into the air and the ever duanting promice of their return grows pungent in the air*

*closed broadcast to RN Liberty*
good day,
as we are about to honour your request and move our naval assets out of the battle arena, something which our people and government are strongly oposed to, you must make sure that no 5CN forces land on the islands wether or not under the pretence of peace keeping and we also detest the idea of him keeping a bloackade aorund the islands, as peacekeeper we charge you with "un-doing" this situation, please ensure he doesnt interupt with my fleet movements, and rest assured the fleet will be moving back the minute he does not comply with these regulations J F Naldridge Comms officer

*the great steel weapons that were the brittanic ships begin to whir and bizz as their engines are put into the correct gear, the ships slowly make their way out of the area, however leaving behind them they fire fireworks into the air and the ever duanting promice of their return grows pungent in the air*

OOC: Old Brittania, I'm only landing one company of specops personnel... I'm not landing any major ground forces, I'm leaving that to Ozymandias IV...

ooc we are aware of this, but brittania is strongly oposed to it anyway, keep in mind that brittania is an old nation pf pride and patriotism and you upset her, therefor she isnt going to want you on her sovereign territory, aresting people whom we might not want arrested,
its a reign of bitterness right now, and considering you ooc's the bombs i feel a little put out that you may be hogging the spotlight in the rp, i dont want to take this into an ooc slagging match between you and i becuase i try to keep role play and out of charachter seperate, but
perhaps if you didnt ooc bombs flying around on other peoples territory and then dont insult them with orders about moving their ships, you may have a better reaction from a nation IC (in charachter)
besides in charachter brittania would argue that you have shown yourself to be violant and untrustworthy, therefor we cannot risk the lives of the falklanders with any 5CN troops being on the islands regardless of them being spec-ops, basically why should you be on the islands and not me???

ooc we are aware of this, but brittania is strongly oposed to it anyway, keep in mind that brittania is an old nation pf pride and patriotism and you upset her, therefor she isnt going to want you on her sovereign territory, aresting people whom we might not want arrested,
its a reign of bitterness right now, and considering you ooc's the bombs i feel a little put out that you may be hogging the spotlight in the rp, i dont want to take this into an ooc slagging match between you and i becuase i try to keep role play and out of charachter seperate, but
perhaps if you didnt ooc bombs flying around on other peoples territory and then dont insult them with orders about moving their ships, you may have a better reaction from a nation IC (in charachter)
besides in charachter brittania would argue that you have shown yourself to be violant and untrustworthy, therefor we cannot risk the lives of the falklanders with any 5CN troops being on the islands regardless of them being spec-ops, basically why should you be on the islands and not me???

OOC: Violent!?! Have I attacked anyone!?! I have even launched any attacks against your warships, even though my government has demanded that they leave... Anyways, you'll see why I'm doing this later on in the RP...

IC:

The Virginia XI Class SSN, the Tianjin, silently glided submerged through the water towards Port Stanley, to begin the first phase of the blockade. Unbeknownst to the submarine, terrorists funded by Al Qaeda had purchased five Russian Akula III Class SSNs and have declared war on all vessels around the Falkland Islands. Their first target was the 5CN submarine squadron patrolling the waters around the Falklands. As the Tianjin cruised towards the harbor, it did not detect two Akula III silently hunting it.

Aboard the Tianjin, the night watch crew were dozing, all tired from four days of patrols. As the Tianjin, neared the harbor, the night watch crew came awake and began to prepare the submarine for its arrival on station. The sonar officer glanced briefly at the screen and blinked in disbelief. On the screen, a pair of blips appeared out of nowhere, signifying the presence of submarines accelerating away from the Tianjin. In addition, there were three smaller blips, accelerating towards the submarine. In shock, the officer managed to scream out, "Torpedoes in the water, bearing 1200, speed 50 knots and accelerating... Distance 400 meters and closing! They have acquired!?! All crews, battle stations!!!"

As the crew sprang into action, the torpedoes struck the Tianjin and engulfed the submarine in a massive explosion. Above the water, a massive geyser flew up...

Daily Scoop

It has been reported to our reporters that 3 SD Troops have been shot dead by members of the IPF. The troops were part of an international aid effort and were part of 5th Royal Engineer Regiment, helping to rebuild the school in Port Stanley.
The completely unarmed troops were murdered by soldiers from the IPF whilst they drank in the local pub after a hard days work.
Witnesses claim they were draggend into the street and executed for fun.
More on this story will follow.

Daily Scoop

It has been reported to our reporters that 3 SD Troops have been shot dead by members of the IPF. The troops were part of an international aid effort and were part of 5th Royal Engineer Regiment, helping to rebuild the school in Port Stanley.
The completely unarmed troops were murdered by soldiers from the IPF whilst they drank in the local pub after a hard days work.
Witnesses claim they were draggend into the street and executed for fun.
More on this story will follow.

OOC: Definitely not mine... My men haven't even landed...

IC:

The government of the Five Civilized Nations denounces these supposed actions by Ozymandias IV Peacekeepers. We request that Ozymandias IV investigate this matter...

-Foreign Minister
Zhong Da

OOC - SD, please respond to my telegram asap. Thx!

IC -

In response to allegations in the foreign media that members of the Republican military murdered Split Dreams troops, allow me to state uncategorically that these reports are false.

The fact that the media Split Dreams is so out of control that reporters are beaten at government press conferences should give the world some idea about the high ethical standards of the so-called journalists in Split Dreams.

We challenge the Daily Scoop to come forward with any evidence of this horrible crime. It has been reported by whom!?! Produce these alleged witnesses!!

Further we admonish the government of Split Dreams for allowing such falsehoods to be released to the international media. The Split Dreams Ministry of Defense is well aware that no members of its military were killed in Port Stanley.

We are outraged that such ridiculous claims are allowed to be leveled at the spotless reputation of the Republic's military who have served in the Falklands for the last six months without incident.

The only investigation required is why Split Dreams and its irresponsible media allow such falsehoods to be spread around the world.

- Umberto IV
Secretary of Information
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Republic of Ozymandias IV

ooc can we please get some proper rp gonig and not just this childs boom boom i got you blah blah rubbish please.

IC *the brittanic office for foreign affairs releases this statement, the Ambasador for old brittania in split dreams leaves hurridly onboard a un-chartered Brittanic airways jet with all brittanic embassey staff*
it was an agreement at the orgional summit that no forces besides the IPF would be on the island, if your troopers were on the islands and were shot then we supoprt those actions, either disprove these allegations or all split dreams forces in the area will be subject to IMEADIATE danger, please confirm that no SD forces were upon the island

*brittanic comms department message to 5CN*
please remove all forces from the surrounding area, this is not a request that we heed lightly, we have found your intrusion in OUR sovereign waters to be most unhelpful and have cuased more danger than its worth

communication to Ozymandias IV
We feel that you are doing a good job as falkland peace keepers, however recent events have lead us to beleive that perhaps this situation is escallating, split dreams has suposedly had troops on the land and we have submarines firing at each other, my allies are standing by, and with combined population over over 5 billion, we are looking for some peace and truth here, we are not yet going to act, but pelase ensure the peace and safety of the people of the falklands. That is now and always has been our main concern

OOC - We're going to have the election at 1500 EST today. Since SD never got back to me about the presence of troops on the islands, we're assuming that we didn't find any. And with the airpower currently deployed over the islands and a ground force of one man per square mile, it'd be bloody hard to hide any significant force...

Full statement coming soon (my folks need the 'puter)

Back IC -

ASW Helicopters launched from the RN carrier Republic and the battle group's surrounding fleet as soon as the outlying picket of ASW ships heard the sound of torpedoes in the water.

Again, the Republic's submarines surfaced as active sonar lashed the water to determine the location of the underwater threat or threats...

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Meanwhile, soldiers from the 37th Rifle Regiment deployed to West Falkland, with a company stationed in Weddell and another in Port Howard. The remaining three companies are on active patrol in the 'Camp'.

The 41st Rifle Regiment deployed to East Falkland with two companies in Port Stanley. A company in Goose Green and a company each in the Camp surrounding the two towns.

The 39th Rifle Regiment is being held in reserve with heavy support from the RN carrier Revenge.

The RN Marines at the airport are guarding the polling machines until it is time for the election in roughly one NS week. (one hour RL).

The sound of fighter aircraft patrolling the skies over the island has become so routine that the islanders don't even look up anymore.

ooc can we please get some proper rp gonig and not just this childs boom boom i got you blah blah rubbish please.

IC *the brittanic office for foreign affairs releases this statement, the Ambasador for old brittania in split dreams leaves hurridly onboard a un-chartered Brittanic airways jet with all brittanic embassey staff*
it was an agreement at the orgional summit that no forces besides the IPF would be on the island, if your troopers were on the islands and were shot then we supoprt those actions, either disprove these allegations or all split dreams forces in the area will be subject to IMEADIATE danger, please confirm that no SD forces were upon the island

*brittanic comms department message to 5CN*
please remove all forces from the surrounding area, this is not a request that we heed lightly, we have found your intrusion in OUR sovereign waters to be most unhelpful and have cuased more danger than its worth

communication to Ozymandias IV
We feel that you are doing a good job as falkland peace keepers, however recent events have lead us to beleive that perhaps this situation is escallating, split dreams has suposedly had troops on the land and we have submarines firing at each other, my allies are standing by, and with combined population over over 5 billion, we are looking for some peace and truth here, we are not yet going to act, but pelase ensure the peace and safety of the people of the falklands. That is now and always has been our main concern

The Five Civilized Nations will not depart from the Falkland Islands until the source of the terrorist attacks are found. The people of our nation do not appreciate terrorists and we will leave, once the investigations are over. In addition, we have additional disturbing news. It seems that one of our SSNs on routine patrol was destroyed by unknown vessels, and we are going to get to the bottom of this...

A harrased looking lady steps up onto a poium. She is inside a large conference room and surrounded by members of the International press. SDSS Agents form a protective formation around her and Armed Guards watch over the room.
'Ladies, Gentlemen, The IPF and our Allies.
As Minister for Defence for Split Dreams, i can truthfully tell you that at no time since the signing og the Ceasefire agreement have we undertaken ANY covert military operations on the Falklands Islands.
We were shocked to read the Scoop's latest claims and can confirm that these are comletely and utterly FALSE. The IPF have never threatened or endangered ANY of our personnel, nor do we believe they would even consider doing so.
Yes, we do currently have members of the 5th Royal Engineer Regiment on the Islands but these men and women are completely unarmed and acting as part of the International Aid and Rebuilding operation. Not one of them has been harmed, let alone murdered by ANY soldier from the IPF OR any other involved nation.
The Daily Scoop has been prevented from publishing any more reports and a full investigation has been launched.
Two arrests have already been made regarding a severe breah of the Official Secrets Act, 1988. We are just thankful we got into their offices before they published their next report.
Thank you.'
She is escorted from the stage as journalists rise to ask questions, none are answered.





On the OBRN Ship Dauntless, the ambassodor for SD talks to the Captian.
'My people are hurt that you felt threatened enough to remove all of your embassy staff from our country.
We have at no time broken any part of the treaty and were delighted with how our on negotiations were going.
Armed Police are currently protecting your Embassy from intruders and we hope your staff will soon return, safe in the knowledge that they will come to no harm.'


OOC: Oymandais IV, i apologise for not respondong to your telegram. I read it but have not seen your various messages to respond as i have had no time to get on here today. Please consider the above c press conference as an answer to your TG. Should you wish to ask any further questions about romours of Troop movements, TG me again. :)

there are to be no personel there regardless of what they are from, no international aide team was asked for and none shall be expected, please request of your government to withdraw them at once, or the falkland islands police department has full authority to arrest them and send them home to you

our embasey staff will return when we can be sure that all is clared up and your media is properly gagged from making such reports,

Helicopters carried RN Marines and ballot boxes across the Falklands as preparations began for the upcoming election.

Armed guards stood outside every polling place and the Republican forces in and around the Falklands went to their highest state of alert. The emergency broadcasting system for the Falklands repeated the following message starting at midnight on the day of the self-determination referendum:

A state of emergency has been declared throughout the Falkland Islands during the self-determination referendum. A curfew is in place from dusk to dawn. All polling places will be open only during daylight hours. Curfew violators will be arrested on sight. Results of the election will be broadcast on this station as soon as they are available.

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The people of the Falklands made their way to their polling places starting soon after breakfast, their faces showing concern at the presence of so many armed soldiers patrolling their countryside.

There was little chit-chatting at the polls as they went inside, voted and went home. Traffic on the island was almost nonexistent as though the Falklanders were afraid to be on the streets.

Shepherds tended their flocks and quickly returned to their warm cottages. Pubs and restaurants in Port Stanley did a poor lunchtime business and closed early.

---

At sunset, the RN Marines watched as the election workers sealed the voting machines and took them to waiting helicopters for transport back to the RN carrier Republic for certification. Waiting on the carrier were Falkland bureau of election officials who watched the vote counting process.

A short time later, the head of the election bureau signed the certified results with a flourish and breathed a sigh of relief.

-----

The election official then read the following message on the emergency broadcasting network:

To the people of the Falkland Islands – the electorate has spoken and the results overwhelmingly call for our islands to remain in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Fully, 97 percent of the vote called for our islands to remain under the rule of Her Most Brittanic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Two percent of the vote was for independence. One percent was to enter into the Dominion of Talkos’ economic sphere of influence.
The vote count has been checked and certified by officials from the Republic of Ozymandias IV and our own bureau of elections staff. The count is as follows – 1,734 votes for remaining in the United Kingdom; 33 votes for independence and 20 votes for entering the Dominion of Talkos.

God save the Queen!

With the formal announcement of the self-determination referendum, Capt. Falco X passed out cigars to the assembled officials from the Republic and the Falklands.

Thank god that's finally over he said through a cloud of pungent smoke.

Then he climbed into his helicopter for the short flight back to the RN battleship Liberty and radioed his congratulations to Old Brittania and his personal thanks to the Navy of the Republic fleet that had patrolled the waters around the Falklands for the past seven months.

As he headed to his cabin for a well-deserved sleep, he passed the coffee pot on the bridge and gave it a rueful smile.

Let's hope we can head for home soon. he told the bridge crew. Wake me as soon as we hear from Old Brittania so I can finalize the plans for the transfer of peacekeeping duties back to their forces.

OOC: How did you determine these results?

IC:
Though i am sure that it was agreed extremely early in this peace process that these Engineers would be allowed onto the Islands, we will withdraw if you wish.
There are now only 20 or so of them, they are helping to rebuild a school destroyed by bullet holes whilst SD troops were taking shelter in it.
Should you still wish us to withdraw, post and it shall be done.
You have our word that new laws are being brought in, and new ones tightened, to prevent any of our Press lying like that again. 5 arrests have now been made by investigating police.


Coded Message to the IPF:

We have heard that there are again rogue subs in the area. We have 3 ASW equipped frigates and 2 Nuclear submarines taking part inexcercises in the area. Should you want help, they atre there.

Coded Message End.



The SD Reperesentative approaches the OB Captain.

We understand that your troops wil shortly be moving inot the area as you have won the elections.
As we understand it, there is now another 5 rogue submarines in the area.
Should you wish for help in tracking these down, we have 3 ASW Frigates and several Nuclear Submarines in the area that could help.'

OOC - How the election was conducted

For the most part, I used RL election results from the Falklands. The vast majority of the population on the islands is, in fact, British.

The quotes in the pro-British pre-election speeches were real quotes from RL Falklanders (only the names were changed to protect the innocent). The votes for independence were all from the 'Camp' where I figured there would be a real desire for independence just like in RL. The pro-Talkos vote was so low because just like in RL, I figured there was bound to be a lot of resentment for Talkos moving in and 'causing' all the trouble in the first place. Even the presence of my troops at the polling places would have made people less likely to vote for Talkos.

It might not have been a perfect solution, but I think it pretty accurately depicts how the islanders might really have reacted...

I've done enough research on the bloody Falklands, I've been thinking of taking a eco-tour down there. Of course the flight time is something like 15 hours with four meals served on the flight so I might just pass...
:wink:

*in the capital city of londinium the crowds which had gathered outside the houses of parliament and st james's palace roared with shouts of glee at the hearing of th election results, the evening night was suddenly lit up by fireworks and the palace of st george lit up with projected lights, the flag of the empire was still flying after 400 years*

*from all the radio's and on the televisions the iamges of londinium were fixed along with the music which instilled pride into every britains heart, - god save the queen*

*from all corners of the empire the celebrations came in thick and fast, the people of the falklands had spoken with one voice and their voice was heard by the world, that they wanted to remain in a grand union which tied even bloodlines under the brittanic flag*

*onboard the HMS duantless the captain threw up his hands and cried with all his voice "Yes" when the news came through on the ships tanoi system, followed by a chorus of god save the queen, their as certain rejoicing within the empire, he sits back down and composes himself to answer the questiosn from the Sd representative*
as the new and continued keepers of the falkland isles, i beleive the government of old brittania is willing to grant you time within the falkland isles to do whatever you may as regards to international aid,
however, becuase of the sheer lack of tact and dangerous actions undertaken by the daily scoop we will unfortunately not be allowing them access to the falkland isles ever again, but other SD media groups are welcome inside for exclusive interviews and to take part in the joining of land ceremony we will have fully planned soon, thankyou for your help in ridding the falkland isles from an agressive force which threatened to consume brittanic people and their island

*imeadiate comms to RN Liberty*
greetings and salutations,
may the wind forever be in your sails and may you find good food and good women werever you travel,
excuse the old maritime goodbye,
the Lord labourn invites Captain Falco X and any member of RN staff he deems fit to come ashore and partake in a party to take place at a date we will decide later, we thankyou for your part in this, and you have the empire of old brittania as an ally werever you go and whatever you do
thankyou and enjoy your peace-time.

becuase of the sheer lack of tact and dangerous actions undertaken by the daily scoop we will unfortunately not be allowing them access to the Falklands ever again.


There is no longer any Daily Scoop to deny entry to. :wink: