NationStates Jolt Archive

[before posting: this is a serious RP. Newbies to FPC's condition that engage in a full war will be ignored. Use more diplomatic skills than military ones.]

FPC free news:

Hello, I am Galav Touchaïev, your host. What began today as a simple election turned into a bloody firefight between members of the Reformist faction (leader: Sanjis) & the Democratic Alliance (leader: Kombayn Lichtaïev). What brought this fight?

Today was, like you know, election day. Citizens flocked to the voting polls. Everyone knew that the Reformists would get reelected but, we also knew that the Democratic alliance, inclined to the reestablishement of the Imperial dynasty, would'nt be far behind. So, nearly 500 million people went to vote. These were the results: 19 seats for the Reformists and 17 seats for Democratic alliance.

THe Imperials were, understandbly angry and demanded a recount. The recount ended with these results: 18 seats for the Reformists and 18 for the Democratic alliance (Imperials). The Imperials demanded to put 2 prime ministers at the head of the country but the Reformist party refused, saying that they had won with the first count. The water was boiling...

Then, a group of about 100,000 people, all reformists) went down to the streets to cheer their party's victory. However, they passed by an Imperial celebration of around 90,000 people that were themselves cheering for their party's victory. Members from both sides began to exchange verbal attacks and after a couple of minutes, fights began. It then erupted into an all out riot. The riot police had to be called in. After 6 hours of ramaging and fighting, the toll was orendous: 300 reformists casualties + 269 Imperials casualties.

Mister Lichataïev announced today that if Miss Sanjis does not resign her power in the next 24 hours, an armed revolution will begin, creating FPC's 5th civil war in 80 years.

More on this later.

FPC free news:

Good evening. More on the so called revolution. Today, Mr Lichtaïev has declared that whitin 20 hours, he would order a secession of all provinces loyal to the Imperial faction if the parliment would not recognize it's faction rightful right to have a prime minister.

It looks like our country will once again be torned by pro-reformist factions and pro-imperialist ones.

...

Hum, I have just received news that a disaster just took place. A huge explosion took place before the parliment. Here is a picture of the scene as we speak,

http://www.stevendaniel.com/webphotos/bombing13%20overview.jpg

Apparently, a van carrying a large quantity of explosives detonated iself near the north gate of the parliment. No official reports have comed though so casualties cannot be confirmed at this moment.

FPC free news:

Official reports are in: 79 people were killed in the parliment terrorist attack and 200 others were wounded. It is not know who made this bombing but suspicions are that the Democratic alliance funded the attack. This is what our prime minister announced today along with:

"This attack as comed in a time of great chaos with the Democratic alliance wanting a secession of our Republic. I think it is safe to assume there is a possibility that they organised the bombing in an attempt to kill me or members of my personnal staff..."

Mr Lichtaïev, leader of the Democratic alliance, answered:
"She must be out of her mind! Why would my party finance the destruction of such a beautiful and meaning building such as our parliment. This defines who were are as FPCians. I accuse the Reformists of planting the bomb in order to gain more power through eliminating their opposition with such events. Citizens of FPC, do not fear, the Democratic Alliance is here for you..."

FPC free news:

Following the bombing of our parliment, a group of masked men armed with assault rifles have taken hostages in the Registery of Finances building, in downtown New-Quebec. Special forces have been called and have already surrounded the building.

"It is not know how many terrorists there are or how well these men are armed" tells Sergeï Bunichilov, High-General of the security: "The hostage taking began at around 9o'clock in the morning, an hour where there is a lot people in the building. Shots were fired either in the air or at the employees. We received a called and dispatched several officers. However, they were shot at and reinforcements had to be called in. It is expected that around 500 people have been taken as hostages."

More later.

http://www.betar.co.uk/articles/pictures/palestinian-terrorists.jpg
image of the terrorists

The Crookfur Govenrment officially degries the fractionalist torment that is once again seems to be set to tear FPC appart.

We urge both sides to take a step back and ask thier supporters to try and calm thier heated emotions. We understand that the political process in FPC has always been passionate but we ask that all involved take the time to consider the terrible cost any eventual victory will come at if the situation is allowed to escalate.

We would suggest that a second vote be held perhaps featuring a degree of proportional representation or even going for a full refferendum.

As always Crookfur stands ready to aid it's brethern in thier time of need.

Both leaders of opposing political factions thanked Crookfur for their support. The same day, they organised peace talks and agreed to set up a new vote in a week's time.


1 week later...
The second round of vote begins. Voting polls are guarded by soldiers to insure that no one will temper with the results. The votes are counted and, like before, 18 seats go to the Reformists and 18 seats go to the Democratic alliance.

Once again, there is a problem. Mr Lichtaïev demanded power within 48 hours or he will begin the secession of his 18 pro-Imperial provinces. Miss Sanjis declared, in response to Lichtaïev's speech, that she will impose martial law if that were to happen.

The situation is going from bad to worse...

The President of Kay Son expresses his sympathy that your country is expriencing such turmoil. He would like to offer your government full diplomatic and economic support. He inquires on if your government desires foreign military aid.

--From Miss Sanjis, prime minister of FPC--
--TO the president of Kay Son--
Mister President, I thank you for your message and your inquiry. I would really love to receive help. However, could you give me a detailed plan of what you are offering? Thank you in advance.
--OVER--

--FROM Kombayn Lichtaïev--
--TO the president of Kay Son--
Dear president, I have heard of your message that you sent to the treacherous Reformists. I hereby ask you to give my cause the necessary and rightful support that it should receive. I would gladly ally myself with such a great country as yours. Send me your answer quickly please.
--OVER--

With his coffee in hand President Jon Anerton entered the Core and took a look up at the main screen. The screen was filled full of people who were protesting about something. Walking to the edge of a balcony that looked out over the rest of the giant room he stopped beside a woman who was about the same age as him.

Her name was Jade Allenson and she was director of Tappee’s intelligence agency, the most powerful institution on Tappee, even more then the president. She was standing there reading a report and glancing up and down at the T.V. From what he could tell it looked like she had not slept in days. Given what she had been through the past few days he could understand why.

“You look like hell” but he quickly abandoned that subject after he received a sharp look from the woman, so he decided to move on to another subject. He motioned at the main screen “What have me got here?”

His words caused her to jump back in the real word, before that she had been somewhere else. “That she” asked, as she did she hand him a folder “Their having political problems in FPC right now, This the second time that the people have elected two parties to run the government, neither side is willing to share control, from all indication it would appear that a civil war is about to break out. Should we do something?”

Jon thought to himself for a moment trying to consider his option. “Contact Harold in Foreign affairs have him contact that FPC government, however they maybe at this moment tell them that we are going to a peace delegation that will try to act as mediator between the two side.”

“Alright Jon I’ll go talk to Harold right now, I’ll have him sent his best people down there.” With the she turned to go on her way. But Jon stopped her before he started to go.

“Jade get some sleep you need it, you can’t blame yourself for Cal’s death”

She started to walk away never turning to look at Jon “If you need me I’ll be in Harolds office.”

Whilst continueing to urge a peaceful resolution the Kingdom of Crookfur formally reminds the Pro Imperials that scucession is an ac of treason and thus should be opposed and avoided at all costs.

As such if sucession were to occur Crookfur would be forced to offer aid to the current legal administration in the form of the reformists.

We call out to the citizens of FPC to demand your leaders step back from the brink. Does a political party that aims to rip your nation in 2 for the sheer inability to live side by side with others of a differing view point really deserve your support?

We urge both parties to turn towards a 1 citizen 1 vote full referendum to break the dead lock and would be willing to administrate such a process if required.

On a side note obsewrvers will liekly notice the level of activity in Crookfur air bases increasing in tempo (quiet a feet considering they are already on alert with the Kubadi crisis).

Both parties agree to the Crookfur plan. However, Crookfur's government will have up to 3 days to make that referendum happen. In all, 590 million people will be eligible to vote.

(OOC: I'll give the results if it doesn't bother you? :) )

For the wait, both sides begin to work on military papers...

Mere hours after the offcial word comes through diplomatic channels the first teams of ellection admisnitrators and supervisors board Crookfur Airliners and are heading towards FPC.

As they land and disembark theylias with local diplomats and being making preparation for the 2nd wave of support staff (i assume i will be working with your admin people?)


OOC:
But of course you get to decide the outcome, i wouldn't dream otherwise, they are your people and its your rp.

As soon as the Crookfurians disembark, officials expert in politics from both parties meet them and they all go in a special room, kept under guard, of the parliment.

*A courier jet is sent to the FPC, Ambassador Burke possessing a typed letter from the Tercero, Xavier Delryn.*

To those who would recieve him, the message reads:


Greetings, to both parties of the esteemed nation of the FPC. To those who would read this, Crownguard offers its greetings and support. The recent events have both shocked and intrigued Crownguard, and we wish to meet both respective leaders to ascertain our feelings on the situation. TO those whos eem to possess the manifest right to the FPC, we will pledge our aid, military and economic, to that faction.

We also caution against the one man, one vote system. Such a system cannot possibly be correct 100%, and feel it would be a travesty if it were to occur. Instead, we propose each region vote seperately in referendum whether to support a said faction.

How do you respond?

--FROM Miss Sanjis, prime minister of FPC--
--TO Crownguard--

Ambassador Burke,
I thank you for your kind words towards my country and your concern for it's peace. We will carry on with the 1 citizen - 1 vote because I truly believe in democracy and maybe a clear victory by my party would vanish any attempt of a revolution by the Imperials. I wish that you see what this so called "Democratic alliance" does to promote our right of speech. In the past, FPC was ruled by emperors who imposed their law using force and repression, execpt for our 1st emperor: FPC. Anyways, if you wish to learn more about our history, I'll send you some brochures.
--OVER--

--FROM Kombayn Lichtaïev, leader of Democratic Alliance--
--TO Crownguard--

Ambassador Burke,
I wish to receive you at my headquarters in the southern part of New-Quebec, our capital. If you wish, I'll be able to give you detailed information about our current situation and why there is turmoil. You see, the Reformists aren't all good. They utilise democracy only when they get the bigger end of the stick. They ushed us before when we demanded to have laws passed that would benefit the whole of our country. Now, when we have the rightfull pledge to this land, they mingle with the results so that we cannot access to power. If it continuse like this, I see only one end: civil war. I do not wish to see it but if it is our only option, I will order the secession of the provinces loyal to my party.
--OVER--

FPC free news:

In a defiant move today, the leader of the Democratic alliance, Kombayn Lichtaïev, ordered a parade of his militia just outside the parliment. Around 300,000 soldiers marched in file for about 90 minutes before the riot police arrived supported by military vehicles. Then, as if nothing had happen, the soldiers just walked away.

"This parade was meant to intimidate us" said PM Sanjis, "but these scum will not deter us from promoting Democracy, even if we have to die defending it."

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/uniforms/nz-2002-b.jpg
Imperial soldiers parading.

In response, the Ambassador consults with the Tercero before continuing the message transferrals**

We will respect the Prime Minsiter's decision, since at this point she seems the legitimate authority, for the moment. However, we feel that the current situation is not tenable without some sort of compromise both parties can agree to. Would you really wish to plunge the land into civil war, both sides? For the government unwilling to compromise is jsut as responsible as the one rebelling.

Bear in mind however, anarchy imposes its own government, one very different both of you may agree on. We feel it best that both sides be given an equal voice in this government, seeing as how closely settled the race seems to have been.

Thank you for your expected response, as well as the earlier.

In response to Crownguard's ambassador:

Miss Sanjis answered: "We cannot let fascist take half of the power or they will try to take the other half!"

Lichtaïev said: "Share power?!? NEver!!! Either we have it or they do! We'll find out with the elections organised by Crookfur. In the meantime, I invite all citizens in favor of our party to join in a rally to send a message to the governement that we mean business. It will be held in the Blue square, in Downtown New-Quebec.

**

FPC free NEws:
Reports from today's rally are horryfing. What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a full blown riot.

As protesters, some 200,000, marched through downtown New-Quebec, they began to smash windows of police stations and shops fully loyal to the Reformists. Police riot had to be called and 3 hours of street combat ensued. 1,400 arrests were made and 580 people were injured. Tensions are running high. No one knows what will come out of this referendum that Crookfur as proposed.

http://lmno4p.org/images/3.24-31/barcelona26_3.jpg
protesters smashed shops

http://www.cnn.com/images/0104/top.riot.police.protest.ap.jpg
Police riot had to be called in. It was a fierce battle.

would the FPC be so inclined to let a Coalition Peace keeping force be brought in to help keep the riots down?
OOC i am not a n00b i am a revived nation
unOOC if both parties agree, what amount would be adequate?

The current prime minister, Miss Snajis, agreed to the proposed Illior peace plan. A force of around 5,000 people (ooc: what are you thinking of? Blue helmets? Riot police?) would be adequate to protect the capital and the parliment.

How about Marines total 10,000
5,000 on ground and other 5,000 on 1rst naval division outside the FPC, Other Nations are welcom to join the Peace keeping force.

10,000 sounds reasonable. However, other countries will need to be investigated before accpeting them. Also, keep in mind that your soldiers will be unauthorised to kill any citizens of FPC and that they will receive orders from our army. Thank you. -Miss Sanjis.

*An official response from Crownguard*


We are appalled at the suggestion of an intervening military force into a nation such as FPC, whether invited or not. We feel these riots, though unwanted, will be used as a pretext to quash any opposition tot he government, legitimate or not. in this way, we feel it is completely unacceptable that other forces be allowed into this nation, without a suitable Crownguardian presence to prevent atrocity against the Democratic faction. Failure in this regard will prompt severe repercussions.

you are perfectly welcome crownguard and i agree, my military is only intervening to stop both sides of the riots not just one
OOC crownguard what do you want me to do?

you are perfectly welcome crownguard and i agree, my military is only intervening to stop both sides of the riots not just one
OOC crownguard what do you want me to do?


Up to FPC..I dont mind you having one there..its just Crownguard is a semi-monarchy, and would be loathre to allow royal forces to be quashed.

Nothing personal or untrusting about your intentions :)

i'm not trying to quash either side. i'm trying to let the people have a FREE UNBIAST vote. (sorry for my spelling)

OOC: sorry had to sleep

Just to let everyone know that there is alot of history involved here, lets just say that FPC has never been a peaceful utopia for long.

IC:
As the second wave of Election admisntrators arrive the teams begin to disperse across the country to make preperations for the start of the process later that day.

The Delagation heads continue thier discussions with representives of both sides (ooc: what are they discussing).

OOC:
I'm thinking of soem sort of eletronic system to allow rapid access to results, likely very secure with lots of verifications and checks for everypone on the electoral role to stop any unhappiness on either side.

IC: Crookfur is extrmemely reluctant to send troops into FPC once again but stand ready to do so if required.

you are welcome to send some troops to join mine.
OOC this action is really to help the citezens get a fair vote without being threatened by one party or the other

OOC: Crownguard, if you want to help out the Imperial faction, send them letters.

This will develop into an interseting RP :)

IC :

THe Crookfurian political experts & the FPCian ones begin to talk:

"Dear members of such a great nation as Crookfur, I am Nathanïel Jouchov, head of the political administration in FPC. I am glad that you are here to help us out in our ever growing quest for democracy. Hum..." He spots the leader of the Crookfurians. "Coul I speak to you in private please?"

IC:

Sir Graham Hills was slightly taken back by the request but covered it admirably
"Why certainly Mr Jouchov".

FPC free news:

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. More news on the ever growing tensions in our capital and country due to the political debacle. A protest is being held right now in Downtown Liliansk, the second largest city in our country.

The protesters are pro-Reformists that are rallying to show their support for the curent governement. Things are peaceful right now...but... I'm just receiving a message here.... it appears that a large group of pro-Imperial protesters have taken to the streets of Liliansk and are attacking the Reformists. The riot police is on it's way but already, there are reports of wounded and possibly people killed. More on this later...

1,000 marines in humvees and APC's come streaking over to stop the fighting,
OOC FPC am i allowed to shoot non-leathal weapons at the fighters?

IC:Sir Graham Hills was slightly taken back by the request but covered it admirably
"Why certainly Mr Jouchov".

Jouchov took Graham to a small room. He closed and locked the door. THey were alone.
"Hum, what I will tell you needs to be kept confidential. Alrgiht? Look, if we let the Imperials win this vote or even get 50% at the referendum, this will plunge our country into another civil war or worste! It could bring us back to the old days of the empire. You can understand that we cannot let this happen. THat is why I'm asking you in the name of reason and my country to mingle with the results so that we win with a big majority. Can I have your help for freedom's sake?"

1,000 marines in humvees and APC's come streaking over to stop the fighting,
OOC FPC am i allowed to shoot non-leathal weapons at the fighters?

OOC: yep

IC:
Protesters from the Imperial side, seeing the humvees and APCs comming to them beging to pick up bottles(some molotov cocktails) and rocks. They then throw whatever they have in their hands at the Illiorians.

Pro-Reformists begin to flee the scene. It is estimated that around 30,000 Imperials are in the streets.

Sir Graham paused for a moment.

"You should be aware that the prime minister has already decided that your party are the preffered choice of our govenrment in the light of your non violent stance and the history between our 2 nations.

Unfrotuantly the way our systems are set up the results are completely tamper proof how ever that is not to say that perhaps a statistical error has been caused by incorrect programing back in Crookfur if you know what i mean (wink wink nudge nudge).

In any event our govenrment belives that what with the violence being stirred up by the democrats and the promise of conflict if they win then no sane voter could vote for them."

OOC: hows that.

OOC: hehehe :wink:

IC 1:

Jouchov's face lit up with joy.

"Excellent. You see, these so called Democrats will lead our country into despair. Now! Let's figure otu a way so that the Imperials do not learn of this..."

A huge explosion stops the talk. Both men are throwned to the ground by the impact. All lights are out

IC 2:
FPC free news:

Another explosion occured at the parliment building tonight. Primary reports suggest that some sort of rocket was fired at the building. It hit the room were Crookfurian & FPCian diplomats were talking about the referendum. At this stage, it is unknow if any of them has been killed or wounded. More on this later.

IC 1:Jouchov comes around. His head is spinning and he's bleeding from the nose but he's alive. He looks up and sees a huge hole that goes from the room that he'S in to the conference hall in wich all of the diplomats were talking. Jouchov then turns around to Graham.

"Are...are...you ok?" he asks.

IC 2:

FPC free news:

Special news tonight, a message from our Prime minister, Miss Sanjis:

"Good evening fellow citizens,
I am required to talk to you via television because the hour is dire. THere as been another attack on the parliment. We don't know at the moment if many people have been killed. However, I must, with great despair, call in the martial law to prevent any other acts of terrorism. Begining right now, any people out on the streets from 9 PM to 5 AM will get arrested. The national guard, active military personnel and reserves will be called in to be positioned at every airports, federal buildings or major road intersections. May god and FPC be with us."

IC1:

Sir Graham gingerly picked himself up and tried to bursh off soem of the dust, too shocked at the appraent loss of anumbe rof close collegues he can only nod in a shaken manner.


IC2:

The Crookfur government have announced that dispite the tragic loss of personnel in the peace and stability delagation the lelections will go ahead as planned, small security teams and advisors will be made availble as required to ensure the safe completion of the referendum.

FPC free news :

Official reports are in concerning the parliment attack that happened an hour ago. 20 FPCian diplomats were killed and 50 more wounded in the rocket assault. We do not have a figure for Crookfur but we may assume that it looks a little like our casualties.

In other news, the protest is still raging on in downtown Liliansk were Illiorian troops and FPCian riot police are trying to end the rampage.

In response to the evenments, our prime minister as declared martial law. Everybody caught outside between 9 PM and 5 AM, on the street, without an official permit, will be arrested and sentenced as traitors.

Concerning the referendum, Mr Lichtaïev, leader of the opposition, has announced that he looks forward to it to prove that his party as a rightfull claim to the head of our country. He is so confident that he has put on a flag to symbolize his wish for governing. He has taken back the old imperial flag. The one with three colors on top of each other. (ooc: you can see it in my country's profile) Light Blue for the sea wich gives us food and access to other countries, Red for the blood sacrificed by our ancestors & yellow for the fertile lands that make FPC.

FPC free news :

Official reports are in concerning the parliment attack that happened an hour ago. 20 FPCian diplomats were killed and 50 more wounded in the rocket assault. We do not have a figure for Crookfur but we may assume that it looks a little like our casualties.

In other news, the protest is still raging on in downtown Liliansk were Illiorian troops and FPCian riot police are trying to end the rampage.

In response to the evenments, our prime minister as declared martial law. Everybody caught outside between 9 PM and 5 AM, on the street, without an official permit, will be arrested and sentenced as traitors.

Concerning the referendum, Mr Lichtaïev, leader of the opposition, has announced that he looks forward to it to prove that his party as a rightfull claim to the head of our country. He is so confident that he has put on a flag to symbolize his wish for governing. He has taken back the old imperial flag. The one with three colors on top of each other. (ooc: you can see it in my country's profile) Light Blue for the sea wich gives us food and access to other countries, Red for the blood sacrificed by our ancestors & yellow for the fertile lands that make FPC.

FPC free news :

Good evening.
Today, the Imperial forces have begun to show up in military clothing. Some areas have even been cut off in half. Some barricades were put also by the Parliament forces in an attempt to cut off protesters and to divide the districts ruled by the Parliament & the Imperials.

http://lmno4p.org/images/3.24-31/quito26_2.jpg
Parliament forces checking the barricades.

Soldiers from both sides have also been poping up in towns that are loyal to their faction. There as been no violence yet but all will depend on the referendum results that are to be announced in one or two days.

http://www.cnn.com/1999/WORLD/europe/12/14/year.ender/story.russian.soldiers.jpg
Imperial soldiers taking a ride on a APC.

Secret meeting of top generals in the Parliament(Reformists) army.

General Kuto – Dear collegues! Let’s drink to the iminent destruction of the Imperial army!
*All generals cheer.*
General Taranïv – Yes, they are bringing soldiers that are nothing more than citizens with guns! Hahaha, they think they’ll win with that? Hahahha
General Kuto – hahaha, they must be high on drugs!
*All generals laugh.*
General Jouïn – Comrades, I propose we overule our Prime minister’s order to double the guard stations. I think, if a war should errupt, that our current army of 900,000 soldiers will be quite enough to handle those rag-tag “so-called” soldiers of the Imperial faction.
General Manolov – But what about our old equipement? We have tanks dating back 30 years! What if the Rebels...
General Kuto – Nonsense, those Rebels can’t have better equipement than us! They have the same tanks and aircrafts that we do but, we have more than they can even dream to possess. Don’t worry my friends! These bastards will never rule our country.
*All generals laugh and drink away into the night.*


Secret meeting of the Imperial generals.

Kombayn Lichtaïev – Good evening gentlemen. Soon, our forces will be ready to strike at the Parliament forces. My sources tell me that they are still at 900,000 men. We have nearly 4 million soldiers ready for war.
General Houlouïov – The best part is that they are well trained and well armed. Each one of them is as good as it’s Parliament counter part. Concerning the equipement issue, we are awaiting a special shippement from Grayhills. If all goes well, we’ll outmatch the Reformists by infantry number & equipement quality.
General Kalatchëv – Is Operation White Storm still operational? If yes, you know that this is our last day of peace for the days that are to come. This war could last for many years...
Kombayn Lichtaïev – Or last a few days. Comrades, the key to Operation White storm is to strike hard and fast at our ennemy. We have already highlighted the strategic positions. All we have to do is execute the plan and follow every procedure to the letter. Gentlemen, let’s drink to the new era in wich we will, hopefully, bring FPC in.

I start sending in commanchees to try to scare the protesters from riotiong and to keep surveilance.

I start sending in commanchees to try to scare the protesters from riotiong and to keep surveilance.


From where exactly

*A secret communique through the Ambassador to the leader of the Imperialist Faction, via secure diploamtic channels*

Greetings Mr. Lichtaïev,

I represent the government of Crownguard in this affair, as you well know. Recently, events have proven dire and agaisnt Crownguardian interests that a so called "populist" faction should thwart the forces of a proper royalist faction. In many ways, Crownguard models itself off of a benevolent monarchy, checked by a system, of Lordships and Ladyships, who represent our best citizens of achievement, irregardless of wealth or family. We feel that to allow the Reformist faction to win would be a bitter blow tot he rightful rulers of the FPC.

To be blunt, we are willing to aid your cause with our own superior weaponry and equipment, at a very low loan to be paid back after the successful acquisition of the FPC by your forces. To be sure, the equipment shall be top of the line Crownguardian military-quality weaponry and armor, as well as troops should things prove dire. We do nto abandon friends in this regard, priding ourselves on the three tenets of Crownguard "Knowledge is Power" "Honor Above All" and "Duty to Country". We request you spend a diplomat to visit our capitol, Gariland City and establish a more permanent suggestion of a possible alliance of sorts.

Forgive our earlier stance, but we had to appear impartial at the time to the forces of the world. We look forward to meeting your august self, or your ambassador to negotiate deployment of weaponry, tactics, and possible fronts to wage this struggle.

Sincerely,
Ambassador Edmund Burke
Lord of Ostevia

*--Secret communique to Crownguard--*

--FROM Kombayn Lichtaïev--
--TO Crownguardian ambassador--

Mister,
I will be happy to join forces with you and receive any equipement that you could give us. Just to give you insight, my army could really use tanks and APCs right now. We have the same rifles and artillery as the Parliament forces.

However, you will have to send us these items as quickly as possible. In a day even to be precise. For the ambassador, I'm afraid I can't send you one because it would be to appearant that something is going on between our two countries. I'm waiting for your answer.
--OVER--


IC 2:
"I start sending in commanchees to try to scare the protesters from riotiong and to keep surveilance."

Upon seeing the helicopters, most of the protesters run away. However, some take rifles and shoot at them.

The tiny island of Talasiev wishes to support the Imperial factions in their conflict for their rightful claim for power in FPC.

(ooc: I'm FPC. I created this nation because it will pay a role in this RP.)

Dear Kombayn,


The weapons shall arrive within the span of two days, of that you can be certain. The groupings consists of Cyclone hand-held SAMs (comparable to a Stinger), Z-31 Whiplash rifles (think the AK-103), and RPG launchers. All this is enough to equip a small army, and is certainly superior to what they will possess. As for armor and the like, I canot promise that as easily, and it will take at least a month to gather the necessary supplies together to sustain the vehicles in good condition. However, if thign sshould urn dire, our Rapid Response Forces are prepared to render what aid is necessary, covertly of course. The weaponry will be delivered via the Crownguardian barge ship, "Indomitable", there to deliver much needed medical supplies for the victims of this conflict. Make sure you arrive before the governmental forces do.

Regards,

Edmund Burke

IC 2:
"I start sending in commanchees to try to scare the protesters from riotiong and to keep surveilance."

Upon seeing the helicopters, most of the protesters run away. However, some take rifles and shoot at them.

1 commanche is shot down but the pilot is ok and was picked up by an APC. and where exactly am i based out of?

Illior : There is a small base just outside of Liliansk wich is abandonned but now is being used by your troops.

--FROM Kombayn Lichtaïev--
--TO Edmund Burke--
Thank you for the intel. How many, in total, of each weapons will I receive? Also, to be certain we get the cargo, I will send boats to pick up the cargo while the "Indomitable" is still at sea. Waiting for it in the harbor would be too dangerous.
--OVER--

Crookfur: could you begining the referendum pls?

OOC: sorry for the delay, social obligations.


IC:
As a dawn broke over FPC the ques for the freshly installed pollign stations were impressive to say the least, the people obviously were desperate to try this one last possible chance for peace.

At 9am the pollign stations opened and the crowds slowwly began the polling process, each voter comming forward to be indetified (signing off thier nameagainst the electoral roll, producing ID of some sort etc etc) and then procedding to the assigned booth where they were presented with a display featuring 2 buttons, one for each party (labeled in the patry colors aswell, also featuring brail and other sensory aides). Thye make thier choice by pressing either button (the system will accept only one press and won't reset until the user leaves the booth and it is assigned to the next voter as they ID themselves).


Govenrment and Crookfur security officials keep a close eye on those waiting to prevent those voting being intimidated and to deal with any trouble that may arrise. (Crookfur personnel are very discretly armed and armoured).

As the votes are cast they are entered into the main system for the station (which then quadruply backs up the data before transmitting it to the regional center and then to the main monitering station (a back of all the data is also uploaded via satailite to Sercure Crookfur systems, just incase).

As the day draws to a close the tension within the nation gathers as they await the results.

OOC:
too paranoid on the backups? is that all ok?

*Through unsearchable Diplomatic mail*

TO: Kombayn Lichtaïev

FROM: Edmund Burke


The first shipment contains the amount of 32,750 units each of the weaponry, ammunition included, hidden from inspection under a 3 empty decks; basic food supplies and medical equipment covering it. As for meeting at sea, that is an excellent idea, perferably in international waters. The coordinates will be provided at the end of this message. The armored vehicles and heavier weaponry are being processed as I write this. Good luck, but make sure you are not detected, or we will withdraw all support from this endeavour.

*A string of latitudinal and longitudinal coordiantes are given, as well as a date*

END

OOC: bah, it's ok Crookfur, you got to pass your real life first. :)

IC1: With the coordinates in hand, several boats of different sizes depart secretly from harbors loyal to the Imperial faction. After a couple hours at sea, they approach the Crwonguardian boat. They begin unloading the cargo into their own boats.

IC2: AS the referendum is finished, the votes are tallyed electronically.

The results: 49,9% for the Imperials & 50,1% for the Reformists. However, there is a 0.1% chance of error.

Upon hearing the news of their victory, the people loyal to the Parliament cheereed in the streets of every city. However, Kombayn Lichtaïev immidiatley demanded a recount of the votes since their was a margin of error that could make his party win the referendum.

When his delegation arrived to the Parliament, they were arrested by Reformists soldiers. Miss Sanjis, again Prime minister, declared the Democratic alliance illegal and that all future steps to promote their party would result into an arrestation.

Tensions were higher than the critical point. Some members of the Demorcatic Alliance took maters into their own hands. THey took their weapons, (Ak-47, pistols, carbines) and went into the streets were Parliament supporters were cheering their victory. THe disgruntled Imperials began to shoot at the crowds.

29 reported shooting took place in 13 different cities. The police was called in and shot the 32 armed suspects. In all, 87 Refromist supporters were killed along 2 policemen and the 32 gunmen. Another 200 or so were wounded (people).