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TNS Broadcast:

After elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment stopped an attempted terrorist attack on Nysia City, heart of Tyrandis's economy (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=136749&highlight=), Tyrandis National Intelligence Agency operatives traced back the biological weapons to the government of Algeria.

Evidently, Algerian officials secretly transported 120 modified Katyusha rockets to insurgents via diplomatic cargo. However, a team of Rangers stopped what could have been mass murder in a firefight outside of an abandoned warehouse.

The Senate unanimously voted to declare war on Algeria. The Algerian embassy has been closed in Tyrandis, and troop mobilizations are underway.

Executor of the Military Conrad Davidson has called up several divisions of troops for the upcoming war.

Executor of State Xander Stabler had this to say about the developments:

"The government of Algeria believes that God supports them in their unholy war against our citizenry. Certainly, they should pray for mercy from their God, for the forces of the Republic shall not."

TNS Broadcast:

Executor Davidson has called up the following divisions for the attack on Algeria.

Army:
*Infantry Divisions*
- 3rd Infantry
- 5th Infantry
- 22nd Air Assault
- 28th Infantry
- 10th Mountain

*Special Operations*
- 75th Ranger Regiment
- 160th SOAR
- 8th Special Operations Group
- 6th Special Operations Group
- 56th SEAL Group
- 84th Operational Reconnaisance Group

*Armor Divisions*
- 2nd Armored
- 32nd Armored
- 56th Armored
- 75th Artillery

Navy:
- 2nd Carrier Group
- 5th Battle Group
- 14th Battle Group
- 201st Wolfpack
- 502nd Wolfpack

Air Force:
- 555th Strike Wing
- 48th Strike Wing
- 670th Bomber Wing
- 324th Reconnaisance Squadron

The Mestionian Government wonders if this force being deployed is not excessive for the task at hand.

OOC: Excessive force is a cornerstone of the nation's military tradition.

BTW, a map of the area as follows:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapimages/africa/algeria/algeria.gif

IC:
The 5th and 14th Battle Group pound the shores of northern Algeria with devastating missile and cannon fire from the Mediterranean Sea. The 22nd Air Assault launches from the 2nd Carrier Group and sieges the city of Tindouf.

Meanwhile, the Special Operations Forces have already begun combat against the bulk of the Algerian army, fighting via guerilla warfare and assisting rebellious tribes against government forces.

The major thrust of the invading forces attacks through the south establishing a base of operations in Tamarasset and moving swiftly through the countryside...

Chellis officially denounces this attack on algeria. With Sniper country attacking tanzania, United elias attacking gabon, and the tensions in egypt, this is just looking to be a long line of imperial conquest.

Semi-IC:

Chellian forces have begun flying in support for the algerians. Weapons have been taken from weapons cache's in mozambique, and flown into algeria by Fb-13's and F-111's(not the american plane) from a protected naval group off the coast of morroco(at Las Palmas). Hundreds of guns along with rifle squads have been dropped in north algeria, to help arm militias with the latest weapons. Messages have been given to the algerian government telling them of chellian support, although it is not yet an overt war until Tyrandis fires on them, if they do. Messages have been sent to iraqstan that these planes are flying close to the south border in order to show that they arent trying to invade morroco, and that if the iraqstan government wishes to send aircraft to escort them to the border to make sure no funny buisness happens, they are welcome to.

"Admiral Genedy, long-range radar detects several squadrons of FB-13 and F-111 fighters flying in supplies and weapons for Algerian forces. IFF signatures have determined that they are of Chellian origin." reported a communications officer.

"Order the 555th Strike Wing on standby, and relay this information to Executor Stabler. If orders come to intercept, issue deployment for all pilots." said Admiral James Genedy, commander of the 2nd Carrier Group.

Meanwhile in the capital...

"Hmmm... so a foreign nation believes that they can openly support terrorism in the face of our army? However, we cannot attack them and invite full scale combat. Executor Davidson, what is your suggestion?"

"Tell Genedy to ready the 670th Bomber Wing. At every airdrop, destroy all supplies."

"Excellent. Also, I will order Marcus Wesson to ask the government of Chellis why they support these animals."

And so, the 670th Bomber Wing pilots prep their TSB-8 Talon jets for sorties, while Director of Foreign Affairs Marcus Wesson flies toward Chellis in a diplomatic Skybus passenger plane...

OOC: Just for future reference, F designates Cargo aircraft in chellis, not fighter.

IC:

"Crossing over the border into Algeria. Commence radio silence. Drop on Constantine, make sure the rifle squads have G7's to help against strike aircraft(Stinger-like guns), and lets hope we can move these supplys around before Tyrandis troops make it into the city. We are gonna make this invasion hell for them." The lead cargo aircraft said, as they flew towards the city.

The FB-13's Readied their 30mm cannons for defense, and the F-111's armed their Tacun missiles(similar to Mica's) incase they were attacked, which they really hoped wouldnt happen.

The algerian government had sent back a message to chellis, saying they would try to provide aircover over constantine when the drops were made, but they couldn't guarentee anything.

Transport ships from chellis brought a Volksjaeger squadren towards mozambique and eventually algeria, to supply them with Rafale's, Mirage 2000-5's, and pilots to train the men to fly from short airfields and well.

Transport ships also brought LeClerc tanks and AMX-10rc's, which would be carried by Fb-13's with RTOL to help them take off with the extra weight.

The small team of Rangers quietly made their way towards the drop point. After the 5th Infantry had captured a number of Algerian soldiers and interrogated them, word came that a drop of armor and weapons would come soon near the city of Constantinople. Sure enough, a group of troops were found unloading a FB-13.

"First squad, cover our flanks. Everyone else, get inside position. I'll call down the strike," whispered SSG Dimitri Romanov. A hero of Tyrandis for saving his fireteam during the capture of WMD from Nysia City, Romanov was recently promoted to Staff Sergeant.

He pointed his invisible laser beacon at a cache of weapons and tanks being unloaded by Algerian soldiers. Several seconds later, a rain of JDAM precision guided bombs fell upon the target from TSB-8 bombers, leaving nothing but ashes...

The team of Rangers disappeared as fast as they had come.

Meanwhile, Marcus Wesson's skybus approaches Chellis...

OOC: I'm done for the day.

"Bombs!" Was the only thing yelled before they strikes two of the planes. The F-111's never even landed, having dropped the supplies on the airway then taking off. The Fb-13's carrying weapons had landed, but the ones carrying men simply had them parachute to the ground.

4 of the 20 Fb-13's were destroyed by the bombs, but about 40% of the weapons were gone from the bombs hitting the place they had been kept, and about another 10% were unusable. The remaining 50% of about 2,000 weapons consisted of about 20 Milan's, 100 Eryx, 800 Famas, 400 assorted pistols, 200 AA.52 Machineguns, 100 Hectate II's, 280 Mistrail, and 200 RPG's. Many grenades and mines were also there, along with a good amount of ammo. About a platoon size of men were there, 17 chellians dying while 20 algerians were killed and 12 injured. After the bombing, the weapons were practically thrown into trucks to be distributed to troops, and the chellians made their way to various apartment buildings and warehouses. About half the weapons would stay in the city, the other half being issued to militia men to fight on the front.

One AMX-10rc had been dropped, and placed in a city garage to assault troops if they came. The chellian troops were issued with standard chellian weapons, and were ready to help defend the city, although they were instructed to wait to be fired upon. Two chellians had fired at the bombers with G7's, but both missiles weren't able to catch the aircraft.

OOC: Good show, lets keep it up tomorrow then.

Marcus Wesson's skybus plane arrives at the Chellian capital. Armed with a briefcase filled with documents of Algerian support for terrorism in Tyrandis, Wesson demands an audience with the leader of Chellis.

Meanwhile, in the outskirts of Tindouf...

"22nd Air Assault, OPERATION LIGHTNINGSTRIKE is in effect. All soldiers, report to your respective Shadowhawk transports and prepare for deployment." called out the speakers at the base camp of the 22nd Air Assault Division. The siege of that key town had taken many days, and with one, decisive gambit, Tyrandis Central Command hoped to take the city without further bloodshed...

The Shadowhawks fly over the city as the 5th Battle Group lays down a blanket of missile and cannon fire over the city.

"Rappel ropes out!" shouted a command from each pilot of the insertion helicopters. The tough fibers hold, and one by one the soldiers carried within drop out, hitting the ground with ACWs blazing.

"Men, our objective is to seize OBJECTIVE STORM, as highlighted on your HUD GPS. After the goal is accomplished, defend government building STORM until armor reinforcements can pierce the defensive positions." relayed a prerecorded order issued by Major General Charles Henry. "Take no prisoners, but do not target civilians."

The 22nd Air Assault secure several buildings, and hop from building to building, clearing them one by one as they near the center of Tindouf...

As Marcus Wesson's aircraft lands in in the city next to the chellian capital(airspace above capital is prohibited and one of the heaviest AA fortified areas in the world), he was met by armed MP's. Foreigners were not allowed in chellis except from accepted countries or special circumstances, and when everything was sorted out, Wesson was allowed to find his way to the capital, via public transportation or other ground transport. A meeting was arranged with some lower party members that he was expected to show in 2 hours.

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"Ok men, this is calling for drastic measures. Modern combat is more of a mobility war, and we simply cannot hope the algerians can hold them off. We also cant violate borders and we plan on staying as a neutral power. We send you brave men as a compromise. You will try to hold the line. We are going to station you at vital junctions that we feel they have to move through to move activlely to targets. We will lay mines, set up machine-guns, and cover every square inch that we can with artillery-support. We deny them access, yet dont move forward. If they try to move past us, we move an armoured division to cut them off with algerian support and stay in front of them. They will fire first or not fire at all. We will have air support and AA support, the air support will be active on the land in the form of Rafales, the naval support from V-121's. Support the algerians in any way you can, including militia training and arming, and helping set up defense. Each of you are to carry one to two extra weapons and ammunition, armoured divisions even more, for militias. 4 Infantry divisions including 2 panzergrenadier, 2 armoured divisions, 1 support division(AA, artillery mostly), and air elements are to your disposal. They know they cant afford an all out war with us as the defenders no less, and we cant afford the political implications. Men, you move in the night as fast as you can through the trail between the border, hope iraqstan doesn't try any funny buisness, and meet up with airbourne forces there. We will try to airdrop you all the supplies you need once you set up areas, but for now, mobility is the game. You have your areas and objectives. Lets go."

As the words were done, landing ships began hitting the morroco shores unloading all types of troops, they were to drive at full speed to get to algeria. Every man was expected to do his duty, and chellis began pulling its naval forces to mozambique for a possibly inevitable continental war.

OOC: I took Oran and the surrounding area a little while ago because Algerian Terrorists were attacking my men in Morrocco from there.


7th Army HQ Morrocco
Sir we have reports of Tyrandis invading Algeria, Chellis has sent in some forces to help the Algerians.
Hmmmm notify CINC and Matich, put all forces on alert, get the CIA to figure out what kind of defenses the Algerians have in Algiers.
Yes Sir

tag

Sir the CIA has reported light defenses around Algiers.
Very good Matich has already given us the ok to cease it.


Here is what I am deploying to cease Algiers:


5th MEF 180,000 men
9th MEF 180,000 men
1st Marine Div 30,000 men
SEAL Team 3 600 men
SEAL Team 7 600 men

6 AWGs 2000 Marines onboard each
6 Seawolf SSNs
18 Virginia SSNs
2 CBGs

15th Air Force
1,200 F22s
1,200 F35s
300 KC 135s
100 F111s
24 B2s
120 A10s

The 15th Air Force is taking control of the skies over Northern Algeria. The 5th MEF will make an amphib landing and the 9th MEF and the 1st MD will go overland. A message has been sent to the Algerian Government asking them to surrender to avoid further bloodshed.

"RPG!" yelled a soldier in the 22nd Air Assault, moments before hitting the ground from shrapnel ricochet.

"Get that man a medevac! First Platoon, on three, hit that enemy RPG squad with grenade launchers." ordered a 1st Lieutenant as he shot an Algerian fighter with a burst of ACW fire.

The 30 infantrymen raise their leafsights and place their hands on the triggers of the GP-4 mounted underneath their rifles. "One... Two... THREE!"

A storm of 28mm HE rounds blow over, leaving no one alive.

"This is 68th Battalion, we have entered STORM!" reported Captain Benjamin Onis. "1st and 2nd platoons have secured the interior, 3rd is apprehending leadership, 4th and 5th are securing the perimeter." The soldiers quickly clear every room, taking minor losses and several dead.

"STORM is secure!" rang out the status report, just as the first T-80 tanks from the 56th Armored enter the city...

Tindouf was finally taken.

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Meanwhile, at Chellis, Director of Foreign Affairs Marcus Wesson has finally arrived. When informed that he was meeting with minor party officials, he burst out in rage.

"GOD DAMNIT! I demand an audience with either the President or whatever major law-making body exists in this nation. Inside this briefcase," he pointed at the black leather case handcuffed to his hand, "are intelligence reports that incriminate the Algerian Government in acts of terrorism!" he fumed angrily.

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In the Mediterranean Sea:

"Commander, we have word of V-121 class ships entering." reported a sonar officer aboard the T.M.S. Fenris. The first Fenrir-class Ekranoplan anti-ship frigate ever built, the Fenris was testament to the brilliance of Tyrandis engineering.

"Report this to Tyrandis Central Command, and await further orders. Order all 502nd Fenrirs to prepare Trident-IX missiles and submarines to ready torpedoes. Engage if directed by Central Command." ordered the ship's commander...

OOC: All equipment used by my forces are detailed in either my storefronts or various product posts.

OOC: Err... miscommunique...

V-121 Scouts are naval bombers. Also, we are off the coast of south morocco, we have explicit orders not to enter the mediterranean in order to not turn this into a naval conflict.

IC:

The officials who Wesson was talking to almost couldn't contain their laughter. "You want to talk with someone important? Too bloody bad. I don't think anyone around here has even heard of you. Feel lucky you got anybody. Be happy you dont have armed troops taking you to a gulag."

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Chellian armoured units were moving to a large junction a small distance from Tindouf. They knew they had to be ready for an attack, and they thanked god that the enemy was using equipment like the T-80; It certainly meant they had an advantage.

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In Tindouf, the guerilla resistance had already started. Eryx's that had been hidden in civilian houses were now taken to apartment rooftops, where armed algerians protected the anti-tank gunners. Whenever one spotted a T-80, he would get out the eryx and fire, then they would run and try to reach another building while using covering fire.

OOC: *TAG*, ill also do this in IC:D
IC:
" Sir, A message has been received and decoded, the nation of Tyrandis has decided to attack the nation of Algeria, im sure you know where it is located " Announced the new, bright looking, young officer Jameson

" Of coarse i do, i dont like this, UE is attacking Gabon, we may deploy there, send out a message, just wait for a few minutes while i write it out "
Repplyed President Benjamin Soners.

" Well sir, our Intel services suggest that the nation of chellis thinks that this is an act of Imperialism, and we are currently looking into this. " Said Jameson

" Hmm, very well, ill wait for more information, have the defence and war ministers been told of these goings ons yet? "

" I beleive they are about to sir, but i cant be to sure, i was sent by command to tell you, so i would pressume so "

" Good, i want recon teams to be sent, and maybe get some sort of peacekeeping force, if we can manege to get a ceasefire, i want to be in there to keep it in place, i never like to see people die "

" YES Sir! "
OOC: I take it that this is all modern, not near future RP, because my nation is near future(140mm ET guns etc) but this could eaily be part of my history. Also, i dont mind RPing as Algeria, as long as i can find out about its military...air force i can probebly get no probs, but the other stuff im not so sure off...

"Fine," cursed the diplomat, "I'll deal with you then..." He then began his presentation, highlighting several satellite photos and showing the officials many reports complied by TNIA HQ.

"As you can see in this photo," pointed Wesson at a picture of a cache, "you can clearly note the baggage label, belonging to Algerian diplomat Mahmoud al-Ladin. Also," he flipped over to a new photo, "spy satelite RAVEN-IV took this picture. When magnified," he then flipped over to a magnified version of the first, "one can easily see Algerian soldiers assisting in the loading of the WMD." Marcus then paused, allowing questions.
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After 10 T-80 tanks were destroyed by insurgents manning Chellian-built Eryxes, Maj. General Steven Jandi began OPERATION:RATTRAP. A traditional hammer and anvil operation to deal with guerillas, the plan resulted in hundreds of hunter/killer teams of Green Berets deployed in the city. Each time an Eryx was fired, the building that housed it was demolished by MLRS fire.

The Green Berets move from building to building, arresting or shooting any person who carries a weapon.

Also, the families of the rebels were arrested and sent to the prison camps. Videotapes of the captured relatives were sent to various groups, with the warning that unless all operations against Tyrandis forces ceased, the 2,052 men and women would be shot.

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Meanwhile, the 10th Mountain Division fights in the Hoggars against entrenched enemies, while the other divisions of Tyrandis's military sweep through the south like a knife through hot butter...

Chellian Infantry divisions begin trying to flank the tyrandis troops in the south, aerial recon taking dailys recon of the movements, clearly marked as Chellian.
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Chellis publicly denounces the tyrandis government for bombing civilian buildings where most likely many families live, and for threatening to kill civilians to blackmail algerian militas.
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Through some strange turn of events, LeClercs, AMX 10RC's, and Chellian 120mm airbourne assault guns and artillery have begun arriving in the hoggars, and helicopters can be heard in the distance.
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"Mr...Whatever your name was.... In this day and age, these could easily be doctored photos. Plant your own, impose a picture of algerian soldiers in or whatnot. Frankly, we don't see why the algerian government would attack you. Even still, if they are making attacks, you could negotiate with the government, or make airstrikes on them, as they have no airforce to speak of. Invading is just sad, we don't need increased aggresions in africa."

Sir we are ready to land
Its a go

Elements of the 5th MEF have begun landing around Algiers. Heavy resistance has been encountered. 16 Heavy Cruisers and 4 BBs are heavily bombarding the coast. Planes from the 2 CBGs and 6 AWGs are providing air support. Subs and FAMBs have created a blockade and no Algerian ships have been able to get out of Algiers. The 9th MEF is about half way to Algiers. They have encountered heavy resistance and they are advancing slowly. The 15th Air Force based in Oran and Morrocco has taken control of the skies over Northern Algeria.


Inside Algiers
SEAL TEAM 3 Commander:
Sir our men are in position
Tell them to begin setting up roadblocks and to start attacking the Algerians defending the invasion beaches
Yes Sir
Set up Snipers in these buildings and begin calling in air strikes
Will do Sir

SEAL Team 3 is positioned in Algiers and the surrounding area. SEAL Team 7 is with the invasion forces.

Chellis inquiries Matich as to why it is attacking the weakened algeria. Simply to grab a stake of the land?

Message to Chellian Government:

We are attacking Algeria in retaliation for their attacks against my forces in Morrocco. They continually attack my forces and I can no longer allow that to go on. We have no problem with you and we hope this doesnt create one. I hope we can remain friends.


Your friend,
President Matich

"Do not expect me to know why the Algerians would try to attack Tyrandis. It may involve our recent mass execution of the Izmali terror sect, but I do not know.

If you do not believe photos taken by our spy satellites, pictures of WMD with the baggage label of an Algerian diplomat, or exhaustive reports conducted by TNIA, fine.

Know that we attack Algeria with the intention of destroying a government that supports terrorism and murder of the people of Tyrandis.

And by the way, the name is Wesson."

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The 324th Reconnaisance Squadron conducts fly-bys, and relays the information that Chellian forces are attempting a flanking manuver. The forces on the ground quickly swing to the left, advancing towards Western Algeria.

After AWACS determines that the Chellians also have reconnaisance craft, the 48th Strike Wing is sent to intercept either force them to the ground or destroy them. Operating above 60,000 ft, the F-35s attack with impunity, safe from surface to air munitions.

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Meanwhile, the 555th Strike Wing conducts operations in the Hoggar Mountains. Guided by laser targets painted by the 10th Mountain, the 555th drop MOABs on supplies and launches missiles at helicopters attempting to attack ground forces.

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"We would also like to note the irony that you chastise us for destroying buildings that YOUR government armed, yet you ignore the Algerians for attempting to murder 10,000 Tyrandisan citizens." - Executor of State Xander Stabler

To Matich:

Chellis finds itself in a very painful place. We feel that if we can protect the algerians, we can work with them to stop terrorism in algeria and build up a bigger defense, with chellian funding. We feel if someone owns algeria, they have free range to agress deeper into africa. If nothing else, we ask you to avoid our divisions, to not start a fight between us.

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In Mozambique, spies or others may see the following aircraft beginning to land on military airfields. The airplane is unidentified, and is probably the best someone who only glanced at it could describe it, although its not completely accurate to what it is.

http://www.fpscentral.com/siteimages/4/news/0014/aa2_2.jpg

Message to Chellian Governement:
Our forces have strict orders not to fire on your men. We will not attack you as long as you do not attack us. We understand what you are trying to do and that is why we are seizing only the coast of North Algeria.

In that case, we have no beef with you. As long as your actions are more of a preventative action and not an invasion, we are in fact for what you are doing. It shouldnt be exactly hard, as most northern algerian army units are destroyed.

The 5th MEF has entered Algiers and is rapidly advancing. The 9th MEF is advancing rapidly as well. There are almost no Algerian Army units left in Nothern Algeria. Most of them have surrendered or have been destroyed. The few that are left are not putting up much of a fight. About 1/4 of Algiers is in our hands. The rest will be secured shortly.

As the ground divisions advance, city by city, the forces finally take all of Southern and Western Algeria. 65% of the nation is under Tyrandisan control, and bit by bit, the vast army of Tyrandis advances towards the East, preparing to take the capitol. ACW-H Light Machine Guns have arrived, and Dragoon Mk. 80 (T-80 with better controls, added TOW launcher, better powerplant, etc.) tanks roll through the desert, rooting out the Algerian Army...

OOC: Why does this have to happen? And i take it this is modern tech, nothing made up, because if so then im using the wrong planes, only RL weapons please or tell me, so i can bring in the better aircraft i own. I am near future, but this can just be part of my history
IC:
High above the algerian sky:
" B-2 squadron 188, radio silence terminated, we have entered algerian airspace, all aircraft to go to Red target1, over. " Ordered Sqn leader Barnes

" Winco " Repplied the bable of voices

The squadron was made up of 16 B-2 bombers, out of a total 5 B-2 bomber squadrons going in to attack the Tyrandi forces and main military bases, especcialy their Air bases. Fortunatly for the pilots, althrough the enemy might well be well defended against aircraft the B-2 could fly higher than some fighters, and the chances of them being shown on Radar were minescule, less so than even the F-117s that where also going in to attack.

The Bombers had taken off from an unknown location, and they where unmarked, so if they where shot done(the chances being minescule) or crashed WiH would not be blamed. The government wasnt going to send in a massive assault, they didnt want to be attacked themselves.

In the north of algeria...
Commandos of no.223 attack and destroy unit Blue cross, were flying in low in a chinook helicopter of the UCA, or unknown commandos army. They where part of WiHs forces unofficialy, but their orders came from indirect sources, and they never came in contact with main WiH forces, only now and then meeting Blue cross elites or seals. This meant that no evidense could be found to link them to WiH, they just seemed to be more like terrorists, or mercinnarys hired by that nation that was being attacked.

The B-2s and F-117s would soon enter tyrandi controlled airspace, but they would hopefully survive and make it to the targets and back again.

The commandos where part of a 500 strong army of several different expertises, and with varying training for different types of warfare and the such, would be ready to attack within 6hours, and they would have ambushed their first targets hopefully by 7hours.

In the south, in a city run over by tyrandi forces:
Andul was a citizen of algeria, and his farther was a policeman. He was out playing "guns" with some friends, and he had an immitation rifle, much like the rifles used by the local resistance. Suddenly there was gunfire and a car rushed past, with a man firing a ATGW out of it destroying a Tyrandi military vehicle. It stopped and three men run out of the car into a nearby building. Around the corner came another armoured vehicle, and out on top of it was a machine gun armed by a soldier, when he saw andul with the immitation riffle he fired at him, killing not only him but also a fried and wounding another.

OOC: The targets of the bombers are key military emplacements, any high ranking officers/ministerial figures and ports that are being used to bring in troops. Also, i now have evidence that you attacked civilians, thankyou Stonies for that idea! He just did it differently...you should expect suicide attacks soon.

"Do not expect me to know why the Algerians would try to attack Tyrandis. It may involve our recent mass execution of the Izmali terror sect, but I do not know.

If you do not believe photos taken by our spy satellites, pictures of WMD with the baggage label of an Algerian diplomat, or exhaustive reports conducted by TNIA, fine.

Know that we attack Algeria with the intention of destroying a government that supports terrorism and murder of the people of Tyrandis.

And by the way, the name is Wesson."

Government response:
[code:1:e4a0d4af4e]This may well be true that a WMD was brought into a nation, but was it your nation? Also, how could your spy sattelite tell it was a WMD? Surely if it was in a suitcase it would just look like a normal bag. The WMD may have nothing to do with the algerian government, and i think that you will find that they would deny these accusations.[/code:1:e4a0d4af4e]
I would write more, but i dont know what, and im no good with that kindoff RP

War in Heaven get out or we will invade you. Algiers is completely under our control. The 9th MEF has met up with the 5th MEF. The 9th MEF will continue down the coast to Tunisia.






OOC: War in heaven how are your troops entering Algeria? I control the Gibralter Strait, Morrocco and the air space and ocean around Algeria.

OOC: Tyrandis, im gonna assume "control of" and "65%" are propoganda. Algeria is a very large country, and I am activly supplying and training algerian troops. Also, I am cutting off your troops with my divisions, and you cant just move through them. They attempt to flank you at every turn, and will fire if fired upon. Chellian companies have also been taking positions in cities, and would fire on the tyrandis troops if they fire.

IC: From the west, 2 new chellian infantry divisions, and one volksjaeger support division crossed in, moving towards the larger cities and setting up artillery right outside before going in. If shot at, they fire large barrages at the city and use prepared ATGM's at any armour.

In the hoggars, the supplied artillery bombards any movement made by tyrandis, and helicopters actively scout and attack armoured forces if possible.

In tyrandis taken cities, guerillas become more numerous and more discreet, as the active shootings of their familites and friends happen. Many Algerians can be seen with chellian mass supplies Colt 1911a1's, and simply put it out of their pockets when a soldier looks the other way, taking the colodian weapon after the kill. Mortars from discreet locations begin to hit apartments where colodians bunk in, being very accurate by computer guided shells(laser spotted targets).

International Statement

Watertest is aware of the increasingly hostile situation in Alegria and the potential of it threatening our country. While Watertest is currently neutral, we do not want this war escalating into the Mediterranean Sea threatening our borders. We will not allow either side to place forces in Malta, Pantelleria, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Italy, and Switzerland. We hope that this situation will be resolved peacefully without further bloodshed.


http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/maps/it-map.gif

Message to Tyrandis Government:

If you have any troops on the northern coast of Algeria please remove them immediately. If any of my forces encounter yours in this area they will be considered hostile and will be destroyed.


President Matich

As we speak elements of the 9th MEF are making an amphibious landing near the town of Setif. The 1st MD and 12,000 Marines of the 1st MEU are making an amphibious landing near Constantine. Planes from carriers and AWS are providing air support. Battleships and Heavy Cruisers are pounding shore defenses. Light resistance has been encountered so far.




OOC: If anyone is asking I think this is modern or maybe a few years in the future. The F35 is a real plane it will begin service in 2006 I think.

OOC: As Tyrandisan soldiers do not kill children unless they are confirmed to be firing upon them, ignoring WiH's last part of the post.

Chellis, I own 65% of the ground b/c Algeria is being attacked from two fronts, my forces in the south and Matich in the north.

Matich, I control the Mediterranean coastline around Algeria, so you don't fully control the sea. Also, my airforce controls the southern half of Algeria.

IC:

Matich, both our nations share a common goal of destroying terrorism. Our naval forces in the Mediterranean Sea will not bother your own. Why do you wish for our departure?

In response to the increased guerilla activity, rewards have been placed on the heads of any guerilla convicted of killing a Tyrandisan soldier.

Green Berets resume OPERATION:RATTRAP, rounding up insurgents wholesale and executing them on the spot. Their corpses are then mutilated and leaflets are dropped into cities, showing the gruesome photos as an example of what happens to those who attempt to murder Tyrandisan soldiers.

In the Hoggars, although the 10th Mt. has taken some casualites, the conjunction of air and ground pounding results in several surrenders of militia commanders and the capture of many artillery pieces.

No you dont own the coastline in Northern Algeria. I control up until a little past Algiers. How did your naval forces eneter the Med the Gibralter St is closed to you. The only other way in is through the Suez Canal and I think that would take you a while. The 9th MEF has begun engaging Tyrandis forces in Setif. The 1st MD has begun attacking the town of Constantine. All Algerian Army units have joined our side and are assisting us in destroying Tyrandis units.


Message to Tyrandis Government:

This is your last warning. Withdraw your troops immediately or we will destroy your entire military in Algeria and the surrounding area.


OOC: Please list your military units in NORTHERN Algeria.

OOC: I have no army units in northern Algeria. The 75th Ranger Regiment was there awhile ago, but have since been brought back to occupied areas to assist in peacekeeping and counter-insurgent operations.

I went through the Suez Canal.

OOC:How did you invade through south algeria? That makes no sense, lol... Im pulling off a Ho Chi Mihn kinda thing, going imbetween borders, to get to the south west, so im still cutting you off to alot of places.

IC:In several of the smaller cities in southern and western algeria, local guerillas set up chellian surplus 50 pounder bombs in the main roads(where tanks would most likely go when there was no active fighting), and put a detonater nearby, waiting for a tank column or number of troops to come across to blow it up, leaving the road impassable for a time as well as destroying enemys. Some of the more radical, or ones who would rather die than be captured, take the bombs in the back of technicals, and drive towards already captured roads through smaller junctions or off-road roads, to set up pressure-set off bombs for reinforcements to get blown up by. If asked to stop, they would stop and simply blow up when the troops came by.

Chellian units finally decide to stop letting the tyranis troops flank past them. One chellian armoured division gears up, and simply starts to drive towards the hoggars, simply moving a little if tyrandis troops are seen but dont fire on chellian troops. It is obvious the armoured division is carrying carious munitions and armaments to resupply the men at the hoggars, as well as 100 LeClerc tanks following the division that arent affiliated with the particular armoured division. Riding in various trucks are 400 algerians, who are dressed in civilian clothes without weapons, and arent wearing military clothes, and riding chellian trucks with chellian troops inside.

OOC: How did u get into South Algeria?


The 1st MD has taken Constantine and the 9th MEF has taken Setif. The 1st MEU is advancing on Tebessa and it will be taken shortly. 12 CBGs and 15 AWGs are in position to strike any Tyrandis forces they find. Tyrandis withdraw all naval forces from the Med or they will be destroyed. The 15th Air Force is assisting Chellis forces in the skies. All Tyrandis planes will be destroyed.

OOC: First, chellis isnt officially at war with tyrandis, but we are trying to provoke them into declaring. Second, I recognize iraqstan as controlling morocco(Its on my list of rl claims, but if you have an older claim post in the thread and i will change it).Anyways, we have been moving troops through the south border of morocco, switching countries sides of the border if we spot enemy military.

IC:

Chellis finally decided that it needed tindouf to move supplies better to other cities. At night, supported by 24 Tiger Helicopters, a mechanized armoured division(about 200 AMX-10RC's, 500 VBL's, 300 VAB's, 500 heavy trucks, and various artillery and mortars) crossed into visible range and began driving towards the city, milans from the VABs ready to fire at enemy tanks at any time, all weapons prepared and troops ready to jump off and fight. The helicopters came from above, carrying floodlights and various weaponry came in, shining vrious areas where tyrandis troops were. From a few miles from the town, infantry had set up artillery and VAB's spotted targets with lasers, but withheld the order to fire. The forces would stop for no bargaining, and were to come into the city, wait, and simply set up defensive positions and fire on any troops that fired on them.

OOC: Tyrandis is based in the Indian Ocean. Since my troop carriers and a portion of my navy is based around Ekranoplans, I managed to get to Algeria quite quickly.

Also, if you read the first post, you'd see that the invasion was planned and mobilized a bit earlier than you'd think.

IC:

After a number of vehicles and troops are killed by Improved Explosive Devices, Tyrandisan minesweeper teams swarm the area. Guarded by King Dragon attack helicopters, the teams quickly remove all IEDs in the area.

After being reinforced by the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, the bulk of the force spearheads an offensive from the key city of In Salah.

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In the Hoggars, the 10th Mountain Division note the movement of an entire Chellian Armored Division. The 670th Bomber Wing is dispatched to destroy the supply trucks.

"This is REAPER-1-1, I have radar confimation of the supply convoy," radioed the lead TSB-8 of the raid. "The targets have been painted by 10th Mtn. and JDAMs are locked on..."

Bombs fall from the sky, hitting almost everything...

Then the TSB-8s sweep over the survivors, free from any possible AA fire. Hitting armor and trucks with 27mm cannon fire, the internal ammunition carried by the vehicles causes massive explosions to rock the area. Nothing was left except for ashes...

After the successful attack, the TSB-8s return to the 2nd Carrier Group.

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Tyrandis will withdraw her naval forces, but demands that any attack on Tyrandisan forces cease immediately. We also demand safe passage through the strait of Gibraltar.

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After seeing the Chellian advance, the 555th Strike Wing is dispatched. Having completely destroyed all Chellian recon craft, the 555th sends multiple warnings to either evacuate the area or be destroyed.

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OOC: Done for the day.

Today, supported by the chellian parliment, based on the tyranis attack on chellian armour and destroying the majority of a division, was has been declared on tyranis in defense. Wesson has been taken prisoner and his plane taken to be dismantled.

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From the naval group, 50 V-121's and 30 RAA-M's take off from an aircraft carrier. The RAA-M's carrying full loads of Gemini ATA missiles, V-121's carrying Stryker G2's, various ATS missiles, and some gemini ATA missiles on the planes with long range radar. Luckily, the mechanized infantry division had such a small distance to reach tindouf that planes couldnt possibly reach it, as in the south airfields werent very abundant. the VBL's began firing Milans at any armour, VBL's started firing their MG's at any tyranis troops, and the AMX-10RC's began firing their cannons. The artillery set up nearby began a huge barrage on the city, firing everything they were capable.

In the south and west, wherever chellian units were based, the order was given 'Milk the cow'. Instantly, the units/divisions began moving into cities/firing on any tyrandis troops seen. SAMs were set up as fast as possible, and units began trying to find cities or mountains to be able to seek cover from enemy air actions. From the Naval group, about 50 StrykerX missiles were fired at the closest airfield to tindouf, as identified by previous recon aircraft.

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From Mozambique, 35 divisions were sent almost immediatly towards algeria. All chellian units, it consisted of 7 armoured divisions, 6 mechanized infantry, 5 infantry, one youth division, 5 support, 7 airbourne(5 mechanized), 1 engineer division, and 3 light armoured divisions(Like a mechanized division, but about 100 MBTs as well and SAMs). Two escort carriers and a large amount of varied ships began their way south and west, to swing around and meet the origional forces.

In constantine and other cities with chellian units already in them, chellis begins setting up regular defenses, and coordinating militia units with them. They also begin digging foxholes and placing minefields, and creating plans for attacks to counter tyrandis movements.

TNS Broadcast:

The Senate of Tyrandis has declared war on Chellis, and several divisions have reinforced Algeria.

Following are the reinforcements:

Army:
*Infantry*
- 28th Infantry
- 62nd Infantry
- 8th Infantry
- 101st Airborne
- 82nd Airborne
- 202nd Airborne
- 81st Air Assault
- 3rd Infantry

*Armor*
- 1st Armored
- 3rd Armored
- 8th Armored
- 106th Armored
- 12th Armored
- 20th Artillery
- 52nd Artillery

*Support*
- 321st Medical
- 605th Engineering

*Special Operations*
- 10th Special Forces Group
- 5th Special Force Group
- 76th Ranger Regiment

Air Force:
- 1st Air Force
Composed of:
1st Strike Wing
10th Strike Wing
20th Strike Wing

- 2nd Air Force
Composed of:
2nd Strike Wing
11th Strike Wing
21st Strike Wing

- 3rd Air Force
Composed of:
3rd Strike Wing
12th Strike Wing
22nd Strike Wing

- 4th Air Force
Composed of:
4th Strike Wing
13th Strike Wing
23rd Strike Wing

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After a heavy pounding, Tyrandis troops attacked by Chellian aircraft receive losses of roughly 25%. However, the units manage to man several AA emplacements before the bombers leave, firing SAMs and AA artillery at the formations.

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The 4th Air Force is deployed and attacks the naval squadron with Hamptonshire-built MK56 torpedoes. The TSB-8s aim first for the aircraft carriers, concentrating their fire to ensure that the ships go down. Pilots attempting to man their planes are quickly cut down by 27mm cannon fire.

The F-35s escorting the TSB-8s fire AMRAAM and ASRAAM missiles at any fighter that manages to take off.

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After the naval forces leave the coast, they head towards Chellian naval formations, launching attack after attack under air cover.

OOC:Dude, wtf. First off, you cant just do an air attack like that. You have to actually send planes to do it. Where did they come from? An airfield in south africa? If they passed through morocco, my planes probably would have detected them. If you passed through gibraltar, then Matich would have fired at your planes. Second, you attacked with the fourth airforce, and how is that possible?

You have to actually re-inforce places, not just have troops there. If you want, I can magically have the bulk of my 28 million man army appear there. You don't want that? I said I had ships coming from mozambique, which I legitimatly took over in september 03. Where are you sending your troops from? Through? How are they getting through where matich said you couldnt pass(around italy)?

I'll let you rethink that whole naval thing, as it didn't even give me a chance to respond, and thats borderline godmodding.

IC: At first, the chellian air forces were surprised that the enemy aircraft hadn't struck their men, they decided to pull back, but keep 15 RAA-M's on the border until the other planes came back, so a surprise enemy wing group couldn't attack. One bomber had taken a SAM hit, but being as fast and agile as they were being bombers, they generally were able to get away before the SAM's reached them, as they fired missiles and not bombs. The Fighters had been less fortunate, and 4 had died coming closer for the expected bomber attack.

Outside the city, at the artillery placements, a few troops started setting up a makeshit Passive radar station. Having experience with it in both homeland security and naval security, they had it up fairly fast with the help of a few artillerymen.

The mechanized infantry arrived at the horribly shelled city. The order was given to stop suppressing fire, and wait for zero'd coordinates to fire via laser. The infantry began going house to house, firing at anything with a gun, though with heavy hearts as they wanted to have little civilian casualties. The men had been told via the fighters who had come closer where the SAMs were, and they tried to veere their forces towards those positions. Helicopters flew very low to the ground, afraid of SAM attacks, but firing missiles and cannons at any targets(visible) that infantry could point out. The helicopters maintained a slight distance from the city however.

In the navy, black-out was declared, and ships were to not communicate unless it was vital. They didn't want the enemy to be able to pinpoint their locations. The cruise missiles began strucking the airport right to the north of tindouf, and artillery began firing its guns on it instead, as to make it un-usable to tyranis aircraft.

OOC: I wasnt aware anyone owned Morrocco before I took it.



Tyrandis naval forces will be granted safe passage. I warn you though if so much as a firework goes off your entire fleet will be destroyed within minutes. Gibralter is the most heavily defended place in the Matich Empire. It is also one of the heaviest defended places in Europe and for good reason.

Chellian submarines begin setting up at a safe distance before the strait of gibraltar, with torpedo's and cruise missiles ready to fire if so much as a wave is seen. DB-13 aircraft begin taking off from mozambique, Modified B-13 bombers made for ASW missions as a flying boat, as they head off for the naval group. The submarines stay underwater, as to not be readily detected by forces.

Message to Chellis Government:

Thank you for your support against Tyrandis naval forces. WE would like to assist you in defeating the Tyrandis military. We can send a small delegation to your nation or if you want we can hold a meeting here. Whichever suits you. Thank you for your support.


Your Friend
President Matich

Sky1 Transport over Tindouf:

Green light sir
Stand up men
Check your equipment
1 good, 2 good, 3 good......
We are ready

Go! Go! Go!

The 82nd Airborne Div makes a drop over Tindouf. The 101st FAD helicopters in. The 6th Airborne Division is in route. The 1st Cav Division is preparing to move in once a LZ is secured. The 3rd Army is moving south towards Tindouf and is encountering some resistance. Here are the stats for the 3rd Army.


3rd Army

II Core 110,000 men
1st In Div 25,000 men
2nd In Div 20,000 men
3rd In Div 25,000 men
1st Armor Div 30,000 men

III Core 100,000 men
4th In Div 30,000 men
3rd Mech Div 30,000 men
3rd Mtn Div 10,000 men
24th In Div 20,000 men
8th Armored Brigade 10,000 men

XVIII Airborne Core 100,000 men
82nd Airborne Div 20,000 men
10th Mtn Div 10,000 men
101st FAD/Airborne Div 30,000 men
1st Cav Division 30,000 men
6th Airborne Div 10,000 men

1st Peacekeeping Core 50,000 men

Attached to this is 2,400 Rangers who accompanied the 82nd AD and an unspecified number of other SF.

OOC: Tyrandis and Chellis what forces do u have in the Tindouf area?

OOC: I have the 40th mechanized division and the 9th support division in the vicinity attacking, all my other forces are coming, or spread through the country helping defend villages, etc.

IC: The submarines do not block the exit, but lay south and are prepared to attack if they even slighly venture toward the chellian naval group to the south.

OOC: Sorry about that, and for not posting in awhile. Servers are acting up, can't post.

Forgot the 4th wasn't in Algeria yet, so just ignore that naval strike.

My forces are coming in overland, via Ekranoplan transports, from the Indian Ocean.

The 22nd Air Assault has since garrisoned Tindouf, the 48th Strike Wing is based on the southern airfield, and the 75th Ranger Regiment is operating in the area.
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IC:

OPERATION:RATTRAP is a success, and all insurgents have since been purged. Although the occasional attack happens, it is much less frequent than the initial occupation.

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Meanwhile, in Tindouf, the 22nd Air Assault has requested reinforcements and taken up defensive positions. Bombers from the 48th Strike Wing have been flown back to Tamarasset, and 6 divisions of troops, armor, and artillery are approaching Tindouf.

The 75th Rangers, on the other hand, take a more proactive part in their operations...

"This is SPECTER-2, I have visuals of a massive offensive taking place. Estimated strength is around 1 Army. Requesting orders..." whispered a Ranger into his headset, as he looked on in horror of the massive army through his binoculars.

"SPECTER-5, this is SPECTER-1, wait for the rest of the Rangers to meet you up.

Within 15 minutes, the company's worth of elite soldiers arrive.

"Team, listen up," whispered the Ranger known as SPECTER-1. "Cut their supply lines. Load up your 40mm grenade launchers and move out."

Unseen by the supply convoys, the Rangers set up their undermounted grenades and aim at various targets, all of them weakly armored trucks...

"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!" shouted SPECTER-1, firing his 40mm launcher at a supply truck. The vehicle exploded into a cloud of flames, it having carried ammunition.

The other soldiers follow suit, firing their grenades at various targets.

OOC: Post losses, my Rangers will still be there.

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Meanwhile, fighters from the 5th Air Force begin sorties over forces in the north of Tindouf, firing Maverick AGMs at the forces advancing.

OOC: sorry ive been gone for so long, i just didnt have the time, this looks like i will have to work hard.
To answer an earlier question or something: The commandos came ito algeria though several ways, posing as civilians and getting their equipment from local sources, but the greatest amount came in by helicopter into the western neighboring nations, by night in their unmarked helicopters, then by foot or APCetc into the north. At this time the north of algeria was still free and therefore my troops could get in. Once in upon incertion they hid themselves and gathered intelligence.
My first post on how the troops got in can be ignored, for i didnt realise that gibralter was taken and the such.

IC: The 500 commandos had been waiting for a long time, keeping their heads down, and recently training rebels, around 1500 of them in the art of guerrila warfare. They had moved about in small groups from one place to the next, with a few of the rebels each, armed with an asortment of weapons from mortars to combat knives. They now had been given the order to set up ambushes in key possitions especcialy against supply convoys and the such to do as much damadge to the enemy with the least casulties. All 2000 men now moved out and prepared to do what they had been wanting to do for a long time, they hated the guts of the attackers, even the commandos who had only been in the country for a short period. The ambushes varied in size going from 4men to a whole platon for extremely big attacks like on large trains defended by quite a few troops. The commandos also mined the roads and had a rebel or two hiding ahead of it so that if any civilians came along they could stop them and get them out of the car before the guerrilas themselves drove the cars safely across and hiding the car and the civilians untill the attack had taken place and they could escape safely without being followed. They shoot anyone who tried to follow them, no matter who they were.

OOC: Remember that you dont know that these troops come from WiH but they are just citizens of the country and rebels.

"This is VFa1, This is VFa1, we are under attack! Open fire!" Yelled the lead supply truck, as the enemy covert ops began firing upon their trucks. Following their training, the trucks veered off the road and began driving away from the covert ops men, while troops jumped out of some of the backs and began firing grenades of their own from their P-14's. Covering the rear, Mirca II light tanks began speeding up towards the covert ops positions, beginning to fire their 105mm L30 cannons(HE) at the troops from about 1 kilometer away. Three supply trucks had blown up with munitions, and two had been put out for the count. However, supply convoys were luckily well protected(thats why its called a convoy, not a line... Convoys are protected), and machine-gun fire from the tops of some of the trucks began covering the covert ops position with machine-guns.

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"Fire!" Yelled a captain, as three men fired their grenade launchers on the last sam site in the city. The artillery division had moved closer, and after blowing the airfield into an unusable state, had turned to air cover(using their SAMs and proximity HEAT shells).

Chellian forces contained most of the city except the northeast, where they hadnt been able to breech as of then. The RAA-M aircraft that had been left behind to deal with any air forces quickly flew to tindouf upon hearing that bombers had been detected, and when they got there, started firing missiles with the assistance of the passive radar that had been set up.

The artillery division parts that hadnt been set to help against the air, like the G-6 rocket launchers, began firing their loads onto the northeast of the city.Hundreds of shells landing in a minute, and keeping it up, building after building simply exploded from the impact of the rockets.

The chellian forced had finally landed at morocco(10 of them, then 10, then 15, in intervals of about an hour), and began going at fastest speed toward tindouf. The 40th mechanized had set all their equipment and men on defensive positions, and they were to fire counter-artillery on any artillery attacks on them.

Chellian engineers begin digging an underground road between morocco and west sahara's desert, very rudimentary but enough to conceal later troop movements(its only just starting). Mobile SAMs constantly follow the engineers.

From the carrier, the RAA-M's and V-121's take off again, this time the V-121's set for tank plinking and the RAA-M's carrying full loads of AA missiles.

OOC: Sorry about that, and for not posting in awhile. Servers are acting up, can't post.

Forgot the 4th wasn't in Algeria yet, so just ignore that naval strike.

My forces are coming in overland, via Ekranoplan transports, from the Indian Ocean.

The 22nd Air Assault has since garrisoned Tindouf, the 48th Strike Wing is based on the southern airfield, and the 75th Ranger Regiment is operating in the area.
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IC:

OPERATION:RATTRAP is a success, and all insurgents have since been purged. Although the occasional attack happens, it is much less frequent than the initial occupation.

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Meanwhile, in Tindouf, the 22nd Air Assault has requested reinforcements and taken up defensive positions. Bombers from the 48th Strike Wing have been flown back to Tamarasset, and 6 divisions of troops, armor, and artillery are approaching Tindouf.

The 75th Rangers, on the other hand, take a more proactive part in their operations...

"This is SPECTER-2, I have visuals of a massive offensive taking place. Estimated strength is around 1 Army. Requesting orders..." whispered a Ranger into his headset, as he looked on in horror of the massive army through his binoculars.

"SPECTER-5, this is SPECTER-1, wait for the rest of the Rangers to meet you up.

Within 15 minutes, the company's worth of elite soldiers arrive.

"Team, listen up," whispered the Ranger known as SPECTER-1. "Cut their supply lines. Load up your 40mm grenade launchers and move out."

Unseen by the supply convoys, the Rangers set up their undermounted grenades and aim at various targets, all of them weakly armored trucks...

"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!" shouted SPECTER-1, firing his 40mm launcher at a supply truck. The vehicle exploded into a cloud of flames, it having carried ammunition.

The other soldiers follow suit, firing their grenades at various targets.

OOC: Post losses, my Rangers will still be there.

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Meanwhile, fighters from the 5th Air Force begin sorties over forces in the north of Tindouf, firing Maverick AGMs at the forces advancing.

The 3rd Army is continueing to advance on Tindouf. Most of it is secured and they continue to engage Tyrandis forces. F22s and F35s have control of the skies. The Marines are holding their ground up north. KC135 gunships make gun runs on retreating Tyrandis forces.

"Sir, reports from the front have indicated that the Chellians and Matich are forming a joint offensive on Tindouf. The 22nd Air Assault is garrisoned there, and the 75th Ranger Regiment is raiding enemy supply lines. F-35 and F-22 fighters from Matich are currently engaging the 48th Strike Wing in combat over the skies. Estimated enemy strength is slightly more than one armies worth. 4 divisions of infantry, 2 airborne, 3 armored, and 1 artillery division are en route to relieve the 22nd." reported a communications officer at Tyrandis Central Command.

"Hmmm... I have a plan." said General William Edo, leader of the mission. "Considering that the Chellians have deployed a huge number of their troop strength in this offensive, I want the 2nd Air Force to begin raids on enemy supply lines. Order the 75th to act in conjunction with these strikes. When the enemy has lost her morale, her foodstuffs, her ammunition, and her equipment, offer the Chellians the chance to surrender. If they do, treat them well, as proper prisoners of war, unlike the cowardly terrorists we captured.

If they will not relent, send them to hell."

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Having received these orders, the 75th Ranger Regiment and 2nd Air Force begin OPERATION: RAVENSTRIKE. The Rangers on the ground target anti-air emplacements and units for long-range JDAM strikes, and when it has been confirmed that all AA has been demolished, TSB-8s scream from the clouds, destroying as much armor as possible.

When the air raids are completed, the small team of Rangers involved move in for the kill, shooting the survivors resisting capture and sending the others via Stryker Mk. II armored vehicles. The supply trucks are checked for any usable goods and are then sent to Tindouf to assist in its defense.

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Meanwhile, in Algiers, a small group of men meet in a crowded town square, just another number of civilians in a sea of faces...

OOC: Wow, you really try to play fast, dont you? lol...

IC: As the tyranis 2nd air force moved in toward the chellian supply lines, the passive radar stations that had been set up picked them up very quickly. A message was quickly shot to the naval group, and long range SAMs were fired toward the planes, while the convoys who were moving to supply the men prepared to go into evasive action when they detected the enemy planes above. The naval SAMs were moving at a speed over mach 2, and would most likely beat the bombers to the convoy area, but if not, would easily catch up with them in the end.

The mobile sams also prepare for any lower flying aircraft, and men grab G-7 personal anti-aircraft missiles(stingers). Tanks go to full readiness, the top gunners manning their AA machine guns in case helicopters were used as well.

From the naval group, the RAA-M's that had launcher earlier began gaining altitude to fight with the tyranis bombers that had been detected. The V-121's went lower to the ground, in order to recieve the protection of the chellian mobile sams.

In Tindouf, the chellian mechanized infantry finally caught a break. The artillery barrage on the northeast had sufficiently damaged the enemy positions, and the armour poured in while the infantry began a grueling house to house fight. Any time a house was seen with tyranis troops in it, artillery or tank fire raided it, but there were all the houses where one couldn't see...

OOC: Yeah I do strike rather quickly.

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After the raid is finished, the Rangers take 12 wounded and 4 dead. Snipers from the 75th ensured that any Chellian soldiers stupid enough to try firing a G7 or AA weapon at a bomber died instantly, while several trucks were captured, filled with ammo and foodstuffs.

Also, a squad's worth of Chellian survivors were captured, and were sent back to TASK FORCE AVENGER HQ, for standard interrogation procedures, as well as the opportunity to surrender and go home if they agreed to never take up arms against Tyrandisan forces again.

The fighters ensure that the V-121 naval bombers are destroyed by look-down shoot-down laser-guided missiles

The bombers did not fare as well. After the raid, the missiles fired from the Chellian navy caught up to the TSB-8s. Although most escaped thanks to chaff and flares, 3 were shot down and a 4th was heavily damaged.

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"INCOMING!" shouted a private as he saw the artillery shells fall.

He took cover in a bombed-out building, and watched as the swarms of Chellian soldiers tried to pour in through the hole

Knowing that unless something was done, the city would be lost, he bravely whipped out his last two HE-45 grenades and held them in his hands.

"FOR TYRANDIS!" he screamed as he pulled the safety spools off the bombs and rushed into the masses, sacrificing himself for the sake of the mission....

After the sudden blast, the 22nd Air Assault closes the gap with heavy fire from Shadowhawk and King Dragon attack helicopters, just as the first tanks and soldiers from the relief force arrives.

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Green Berets continue their hammer-and-anvil operation against foreign insurgents, and succeed in capturing a commando. As he was not a traditional combatant, he was sent to Tamarasset for more extreme interrogation, as well as to find out what nation is sponsoring the terrorists.

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In Algiers, the group of civilians appears to be chatting in conversational tones...

Until they walk into an alley and open their suitcases.

Inside each suitcase was a disassembled S-52 Sniper Weapon System, the finest advanced marksman rifle in the world. After the small team of Pathfinders from the 84th Operational Reconnaisance Group put together their rifles, they move in toward the home of the de facto leader of Algeria, Sheikh Mohammed Faeq.

TNIA operatives confirmed Faeq as the organizer of the attempted terrorist attack, having intercepted a tape with the priest saying that "The heathens of Tyrandis shall suffer the might of Allah's toxins for their murder of brave jihadists."

"SERAPHIM LEADER, this is SERAPHIM-2, target AGITATOR is in sight," whispered Sergeant James Daniels into his headset, seeing Faeq through his 12x scope. "I have a bead on the target, awaiting kill order."

"SERAPHIM-2, this is SERAPHIM LEADER," said Staff Sergeant Peter Banavo, leader of the 12 man team, as he looked at the sheikh through his binocular, "eliminate target AGITATOR immediately."

Daniels raised his S-52 to Faeq's head, and with one squeeze of the trigger, ended his life.

OOC: I control the N Coast of Algeria including Algiers so it wouldnt do any good to kill some Sheik.



The 3rd Army finally secured Tindouf. They continued moving west. The 18th Air Force has finally taken control of the skies over Algeria. F22s and F35s along with A10s target tanks and other APCs. Special Forces are roaming behind Tyrandis lines setting up road blocks, killing the leadership of Tyrandis, and destroying convoys. Marines from up North continue moving south so as to put Tyrandis forces between a rock and a hard place.

OOC: The point of the assassination was revenge. My entire invasion was done for the sake of vengeance.

And you don't control Tindouf.

I do. If you didn't notice, 7 or 8 divisions just came in as reinforcements for the 22nd. You have to deal with them first before you have the city.

Also, my 48th Strike Wing hasn't been destroyed, so you don't own the air either. And you now have to deal with the 4th Air Force, as it arrived with the relief team.

And how the hell did your SF flank my lines? I've got my own Rangers and SF in place to prevent that.

IC:

The 22nd withdraws from the city, and OPERATION: SAVING GRACE is completed as the relief divisions engage Matich forces with artillery and armor barrages. Infantry units move into position and the 4th Air Force links up with the 48th Strike Wing to attack enemy fighters.

After a pitched firefight, the city is regarrisoned and secured.

TNS Broadcast:

Battlefield reports have determined that a team of Pathfinders has eliminated Sheikh Mohammed Faeq, a key planner of the attempted attack on Nysia City.

Faeq was the final target on the Tyrandisan hit list, as provided by the TNIA.

All targets on the 5-man kill list have been neutralized. They were as follows:

- Mahmoud al-Ladin, the diplomat that smuggled the weapons into Tyrandis. He was arrested on the day that TNIA operatives determined that he was the facilitator of the attack. Currently, al-Ladin awaits execution by firing squad in an undisclosed location.

- Nihrab Jaladi, the leader of the "Heavenly Wrath" terror group that attempted the attack on Tyrandis. He was killed by Green Berets during OPERATION: RATTRAP as he tried to organize attacks on Tyrandisan forces.

- Saed Kilawo, the creator of the 120 Katyushas used in the attack. He was arrested in Tamarrasset and summarily executed.

- Abu Desafa, the Algerian party official who was the Heavenly Wrath's liason between the Algerian government. He was caught in the Hoggar Mountains by the 10th Mountain Division. and was shot.

- And finally, Sheikh Mohammed Faeq, de facto ruler of Algeria. He was the terror group's spiritual leader, as well as their backer in terms of logistics and financials. He was, as stated above, killed by Pathfinders from the 84th Operational Reconnaisance Group.

Executor Davidson has declared that the war is a success, and offers peace to the Algerian government, Matich, and Chellis, under several conditions.

Algeria:
Must cease attacks on Tyrandisan forces.
Must pay restitution for the damage caused by the firefight in Nysia City.
Must stop supporting terrorist factions.
Must institute a non-clerical government.
Must turn over all terrorists being harbored.

Matich:
Must cease attacks on Tyrandisan forces.
Must withdraw from the Mediterranean.

Chellis:
Must cease attacks on Tyrandisan forces.
Must withdraw their forces.
Must return senior diplomat Marcus Wesson and pay restitution for the destroyed skybus.

In return, Tyrandis will assist in rebuilding destroyed towns and evacuate all military units.

However, Tyrandis will maintain a garrison in Tamarrasset, though all other forces will be returned home.

OOC: Just to let you know, I am ignoring a few things you did as they are godmode. First off, your air attack failed as far as i can tell. My passive radar made sure my men were alert, and since i have no static sams(havnt had time to put them up), the smart bomb strikes had no affect other than getting lucky and hitting a couple mobile ones.

Your strikes on my convoys were useless, as convoys are protected by armoured vehicles, machine guns, etc, and they would have gunned you down, even if they took a few hits. No trucks were captured as there were no tyrandis troops that could reach the trucks without being gunned down.

No squad was taken because no effective raid took place. No V-121's were taken out because as far as i can tell, I have air superiority, my forces being closer and you not having any fighters(you said TSB-8's) in the area, while I did(RAA-M's).

My Support division has set up heavy AA, hence why we are only using the rocket launchers for artillery. Planes and especially helpcopters would be downed if they came over the city, from SAMs and proximity shell artillery. Also, Tindouf is mostly mine, as I sent two divisions to attack when you had less than one, including a large artillery barrage and air strike on the city. Also, my naval landings have taken place and tindouf is about to be reinfored by tens of divisions. I realize you have a good portion of the city and the airfields(Which are unoperable as of now), and that the fight will probably take a while longer.

I dont want to nitpick or make this some total serious thing, but I want it to be fair at least. Just clarifying basically.

IC: The 40th set up for a defensive, as the matich units come from the north and their own reinforcements come in from the south. Tyrandis troops hit them hard, slowly taking back parts of the city, although artillery rains down wherever they are seen.

A video has been sent to tyrandis of a bloodied, tortured marcus wesson as a response to the surrendur offer. The man has "NO" on his chest, written in blood.

An escort carrier sends RAA-M aircraft to reinforce air power at tindouf, while the fleet carrier that had been there refuels and re-arms its aircraft.

OOC: How would all these forces get in? I own the Med and N Algeria.

OOC:Withdraw from the Med are you on crack? You are trying to tell two nations much larger than yourself what to do. I am ignoring all the forces you have landed in Algeria after I kicked you out of the Med until you can prove how you got them in. My own and Chellis' Air Force and Navies realistically would have wiped yours out. My SF got in because you would have loopholes in your lines.


IC: Response to surrender plea: Nuts! My forces meet up with the Chellis forces and begin to retake the parts of Tindouf lost. The 18th Air Force along with artillery begins bombing the Tyrandis forces. The Marines coming from Northern Algeria come in and begin cutting off the Tyrandis forces in Tindouf from the rear.

Chellian officials have been sent to Matich in order to talk about possible dealing of algeria after the war is over, Via F-111 cargo aircraft.
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Chellian soldiers, who had been valiant defending against counter-attacks from tindouf forces, cheered the matich soldiers coming to their aide. Firing their weapons in the air, they waved to the men even though they spoke different languages(Chellians speak chellian, a romance language with roots from english, french, and german...I just have them speak english for the sake of ease...Although most higher-up's learn englisg for correspondance). Come of the soldiers tried to speak english or french to the matich soldiers,as those were the two languages that were commonly taught in chellis, other than chellian.

The main language in Matich is English but German, French,and Spainish are semi well known.


The Matich soldiers see the Chellians cheering and they begin cheering themselves. General Franks commander of the 3rd Army goes up to the front to see if he can meet the Chellian commander.

Chellian officials have been granted an audience by President Matich himself.

In Matich:

Sir the Chellian Officials have arrived.

Bring them in.

"Well, this is a surprise... The president of matich, it is an honour. I am Mikhail Pokaeno, this is Vassili Minitova."Said Mikhail, in a very fluent english. "This whole buisness with sneak attacks from tyranis and us having to move in is a whole upset. Wars are such sad sorrow, don't you think? However, the facts are obvious that we can and will win this war, we just have to figure out how to deal with the nation once we are in power. Im sure we can figure out an acceptable manner of both having power in the nation?"He continued.

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"General, the matich commander wants to see you... Shall you go meet him?" Said a seargant runner.

"Yes, yes, of course... I'll meet him on the front... Forward driver!" General Ivan Zhukov said, his Nils tank lurching into the street, finding out where the matich commander was...

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The Nils tank pulled up to the area the two were to meet, Zhukov manning the 20mm protected MG on the top. Getting out, carrying an MP-89, he made his way to the commander. "Franks, I assume?"

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Chellian Pioneer regiments(combat engineers) begin fixing the airfield and setting up AA defenses, so that further air action may be taken against the enemy, including paratrooper action.

The Third Armoured, the 8th light Armoured, the 53rd Mechanized and the 18th Airbourne(mechanized) begin moving out from tindouf and the surrounding area. Once air cover comes in the form of both RAA-M craft and I-4 Fighter aircraft, they advance towards Tinfouchy, with the eventual goal of reaching Tabelbala and Sbaa. Meant to be advance forces, the majority of the chellian landed divisions will follow these to take assorted towns, but the spearhead of armour is to eventually take Insalah.

President Matich rises and greets the Chellians.

"Hello how are you this fine day? I detest wars but lately I have been forced into quite a few. All Matich wants is the North coast. We could cut Algeria into north and south. Matich receiving the north and Chellis the south or east and west. Matich recieving the west and Chellis the east. What do you have in mind," said Matich.


Franks gets out of his Bradley Fighting Vehicle to meet the Chellian commander.

"Yes Franks it the name. You must be Zhukov. Your reputation preceeds you," said Franks.

BUMP

The 1st MEU is attacking Ghardala. Light resistance has been encountered. The 3rd Army is moving east from Tindouf assisting the Chellian Forces. SEALs and other Special Forces continue to operate behind the lines attacking convoys, setting up roadblocks, etc. Pretty much using hit and run tactics.

Three chellian divisions, the 21st armoured, the 34th support, the 105th airbourne, have come to the support of matich troops at Ghardaïa, punching through mostly desert, not being much harrased by Tyrandis troops.

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"I much doubt that..."Zhukov said, putting on his cap. "This is my first major combat role, really... Was a major in the taking of Mozambique... Anyways, Im sure we have much to talk about. The politicians are probably making unrealistic battle plans while we are the ones out here, risking our lives, ehh? We better try to take out tyrandis fast though, take out her supplies and whatnot..."

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"My superiors have been told that you are indeed allowed, and defidentally deserve, the north coast. You also deserve some of the west, which you punched through to reach tyrandis... I believe it would be fair if you got about 350 kilometers of the north... Then you got about twenty percent of the west after those 350 kilometers, and we get the rest... Also, we get the right to move ships through the mediterranean, supply ships, with having tunis, and a supply route to our territory? Its hard being landlocked and all, if you controll the <i>entire</i> North coast... Do you have any disagreements?"Ivan said, taking a breath.

The II Core has pretty much secured Ghardala with the support of the Chellians. The III Core is attacking Tamarrasset. Heavy resistance has been encountered. The 15th Air Force is making bombing runs while Apaches make gun runs on enemy troops.

"Ya the politicians start wars and we have to finish them. I have a plan. My III Core is attacking Tamarrasset. Thats where the Tyrandis forces are based. If you could take In Salah and assist my II Core in taking El-Golea we would pretty much destroy the Tyrandis forces. There would still be a few pockets of resistance but all the major cities would be in our hands," replied Franks.


"Sounds good. 350 km would be about Ghardala north right? 20% of the west sounds right the only parts I want there is Tindouf and Tamarrasset. So how does this sound: Ghardala north and from Tamarrasset to Tindouf and Tindouf to Ghardala. The rest is yours. You may move through the Med at your leisure and move through my territory to supply your troops," said Matich.

BUMP

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOC: Sorry for not posting in awhile, servers are screwy.

I don't see how my air attack would have failed. My planes launched much earlier, they arrived on target faster, and besides, extreme-range anti-air weapons aren't that accurate.

Tindouf is still mine. I've had the 22nd garrisoning it, and the 75th Rangers harrassing your supply lines since then. While you did outnumber my forces, I highly doubt they had full combat strength. And now you need to deal with the relief forces.

My forces arrived from Tamarrasset, overland via Ekranoplans.

Also, my forces outnumber yours. While you may own N. Algeria, I've got SF roaming around, killing leaders and causing havoc.

IC:

The 76th Ranger Regiment has been ordered to perform counter-SF operations against Matich. Traps have been set, fake convoys established, and already some have been killed.

Meanwhile, the rescue force begins a counter-offensive against the Matich units in the rear. Launching a barrage of missile fire from MLRS units, two divisions of armor secure the flanks, while 2 infantry divisions participate in direct combat against the Matich/Chellis forces.

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"Considering that Matich and Chellis refuse to withdraw from Algeria," issued a statement from Executor Davidson, "I regret to inform the people of Algeria that we must continue this bloodshed. You were given the opportunity for peace, sovereignty and humanitarian assistance.

Spies from TNIA have already indicated that they are dividing up the land between them. They need your support in this matter. They need you to continue fighting against the AFR, so that they can enslave your great nation.

When the imperialists are destroyed, our armies will help to rebuild Algeria. You will receive the support and help you fully deserve. When Algeria is rebuilt, we will leave your nation.

Thus, we request the assistance of the native people. Drive out the foreign warmongers. Help us ensure that Algeria has a future free of oppression."

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After the statement, Algerian support begins to sway towards Tyrandis. Already, garrisons of Chellian forces are slaughtered in towns by angry mobs and informants are ratting out Matich SF positions. Pathfinders and TNIA operatives continue the information war, seeding unrest in the Algerians.

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"As for the captured Chellian soldiers," said Davidson, off-camera, "release videotape of them. Tell the Chellians that unless Wesson is returned, we will kill them in the most painful ways imaginable."

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Meanwhile, the 10th Mtn, having secured the Hoggars, control the border with Libya. All transport between the two nations has now been frozen. Families affected by the action are issued food and medical aid from Tyrandis surplus.

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OOC: Only post for today.

OOC: First off, I would like to say, I started writing a really long post in contrast to yours. My comp froze, and long story short, this is an abridged version.

Second off, you're air attack would fail. I had already stated there was a lot of AA defense, including passive radar. You should have known that I was well prepared, and I made sure to mention my forces were mobile.

Third off, you have one or two divisions defending tindouf. We have 10's of divisions attacking it, including the major artillery bombardment I made on it as I was attacking. We, unlike certain real life nations, arent afraid to use indiscriminate artillery/bombing methods. We own Tindouf, and are advancing against your battle-tired forces.

You can always move forces around algeria, but you cant resupply them/bring more men. Matich owns the mediterranean, you dont control any of the bordering countries, and I control the waters west of algeria/morroco.

You may have SF moving around and killing people, but that is only making the people hating you more, and your SF attacks against my supplies are retarded. As I have said many times, they move in convoys, aka armoured, protected convoys.



IC:

Chellis dismisses the reports of Algerian support of Tyrandis. The Algerian government accepted chellian help to come in and help save the country. Tyrandis invaded the nation without any real attempts with diplomacy. Logic would easily show they would support the chellians, and any killings of chellian units are assumed to be algerian mercenaries/traitors to the state.

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Chellian officials watched the tape of the chellian prisoners. Sent back to Tyrandis was a video. First, it was a chellian stating that chellis would absolutly not be blackmailed. Second, If the prisoners were killed, much larger reprocussions would occur. Then the video turned to a clip of weston tied to a pole, in the freezing southwest of chellis. 12 soldiers stood there with Rifles. Blindfolded, weston stood there. Being given a proper chellian execution instead of a slow or painful one, the troops fired their rounds through him. It was over in seconds.

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Chellian units have taken notice that the tyrandis troops are now concentrated only in the south-west, mostly in the hoggar mountains. Infantry divisions and airbourne divisions prepare for a large attack, and recon missions are constantly taken by V-121 bombers modified for long range reconnaisance.

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After taking a small break, Ivan came back to the matich president with a map of what a proposed division of the land would be. It was also made clear, to the president, that this wouldnt be a conquering of the land, but seperate protectorates of the nation. The south-western side of the blue line would be the chellian one.

http://e.domaindlx.com/Raslin/algeria_rel02.jpg

OOC: Convoys are still vulnerable to airstrikes/raids. Look at the U.S in Iraq.

I hold all of the South still, including Tindouf. While you did have a huge attack, I held it off, although the 22nd lost roughly 75% battle strength. You need to fight off the relief force before I will concede the city.

My forces are arriving overland via Ekranoplans and supplies are being airdropped.

IC:

TNIA operatives determine that there is a massive congregation of Chellian forces being created, likely to attack the entrenched 10th Mtn in the Hoggars. The 555th Strike Wing begins interdiction operations against Chellian aircraft, using PHOENIX interception missiles against the slow-moving V-121s.

SF continue to kill Chellian/Matich leaders and ambush supply lines.

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Meanwhile the PsyOps war continues as Pathfinder/TNIA teams distribute pamphlets highlighting a conspiracy plotted by Chellis to enslave Algeria.

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"They killed Wesson?" was the question posed by Davidson, as he received word of the diplomat's execution. "Oh well. I never liked the pompous fool anyways. I have an idea..."

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The Chellian captives are stripped naked and paraded in the streets of Tyrandis. Wearing signs such as "Look at my small *****" and forced to simulate intercourse, the soldiers are humiliated for days on end. Videotapes are recorded and posted on the internet for all to see.

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OOC: Only post for today.

OOC: First off your military in Algeria is starving. They have NO supplies. I have closed the Med to anyone supporting you, our planes have control of the skies, and you dont own any neighboring countries. Second we do have control over the skies. Our planes outnumber you greatly and as I have said before Gibralter is the biggest base in the Matich Empire and all forces there are also supporting our campaign in Algeria. I do own Tindouf just admit it. Our forces outnumber you at least 5 to one not to mention that we own the skies and you have few if any supplies. You need to realize that you are going to lose the war in Algeria and you need to start thinking realistically. I also have Special Forces behind your lines and I also have a large amount of forces defending behind my lines not to mention that 99.9% of Algerians support us so would assist us in hunting your forces down so dont start saying your SFs are a huge threat. You need to start taking casualties realistically, giving up cities and land realistically, etc, etc.STOP GODMODING! This is your last warning I am tired of it.

"Very nice, its fine with me," said President Matich looking at the map.
"I was thinking almost the exact same thing," he states.


I do own Tindouf.

In Tamanrasset the 3rd Army has secured about 1/3 of the city and surrounding area. The rest is expected to fall within a day or two. The 18th Air Forces has control of the skies and they continue to attack convoys and Tyrandis troop positions. Artillery continues to bombard Tyrandis forces around the clock. Resistnce is semi heavy but the Tyrandis forces are almost out of supplies so resistance is getting lighter by the hour.

OOC: Exactly my point. You have to Airdrop supplies from somewhere, and as far as I can see, you have no land close enough to Algeria, especially planes that could fly through the mediterranean, into algeria, avoid all fighter cover and AA cover, and reach the south. Seeing this really shows you dont have supplies. As napoleon found out, you need a line of supplies to feed your men. Living off the land doesnt work well, especially with the more trained men of armies, who are used to more comfortable lives. If you cant ship your men ammunition, gas, and food, they are going to be surrenduring left and right when they cant even fire their weapons.

Also, I know convoys are vulnerable to airstrikes and raids. And airstrikes Im sure would have been much more effective than your SF raids. However, as seen in Iraq, the convoys usually consisted of trucks with soldiers. We used many IFV's and well armed APC's.

About tindouf, 1 or 2 divisions battle-weary divisions can hardly defended against 10's of enemy divisions, including airstrikes, artillery, and even naval bombardment. Look at ww1, and how the fresh american troops, even though not particularly as well trained as the germans, were ready for battle and could withstand more bombardment, etc.

IC:

President Raslin laughed at the videos. "I wouldn't be surprised if the POW's were enjoying that. They are being fed, sheltered, and get to walk around naked. I wish I could do that. Do they honestly think we would care about such a thing?"

I didnt want to say anything about your basic godmodding, tyrandis, but really, Matich is right. There is a difference between allowances for good RP and cheating.

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The Chellian V-121's were worried about the Pheonix missiles, but not all that much. Whenever a plane was spotted, Chaff was fired off and the passive radar of the planes allowed the V-121's missiles to target the pheonix missiles fired at the planes.

The missiles that did hit often did nothing or very little. The plane was fairly armoured regularly, and often recieved extra armour or even ERA by some troops. The Body wing shape of the aircraft allowed for hits by missile to be absorbed more into the body.

This was only talking about the missiles that could get to the aircraft. Able to fly at mach 2 at max speed(They use Scramjets, though alot of speed is taken off for armament, so it goes to about 1500mph max.), the V-121's flew at 15k meters. The planes didnt dogfight, but if they could get a counter-lock with passive radar, they would fire back.

An average of 3 V-121's on a mission of 40 was about normal. About 45 V-121's have been downed, usually when a large number of Tyrandis aircraft ambushed the V-121's.

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Work on the tunnel on the Moroccan south border has been completed, including hidden AA emplacements in many places. Convoys are lead through it, while helicopters once in a while fly down the line, checking for any infantry.

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Chellian forces continue to advance with tyrandis forces, especially heading towards the hoggars.

OOC: Matich, how the ever living hell did your planes take control of the airspace around Algeria when you never RPed combat against mine? For that matter, how the hell did you advance into Tamarrasset? IGNORED.

Chellis: I see your point. I probably should have mentioned Tyrandis is a fictional island nation based off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. C-130 Hercs were pulling off air drops, and I had air cover from various fighter groups.

My SF raids were composed of one initial airstrike against troop carriers, followed by SF units moving in and capturing supplies.

I thought you only had two divisions attacking Tindouf.

I've got other RPs to do, not to mention study for upcoming finals. I'm deeply confused at this point, so this will be my last post in this RP, and I have several reasons why the attack succeeds:

assisting rebellious tribes against government forces.

Algerian support begins to sway towards Tyrandis. Already, garrisons of Chellian forces are slaughtered in towns by angry mobs and informants are ratting out Matich SF positions. Pathfinders and TNIA operatives continue the information war, seeding unrest in the Algerians.

Meanwhile the PsyOps war continues as Pathfinder/TNIA teams distribute pamphlets highlighting a conspiracy plotted by Chellis to enslave Algeria.

Basically, I've been subverting the Algerian government for quite some time.

I'm thinking of pulling off a Korea War-like stunt, with a split Algeria.

IC:

After intelligence from Pathfinder units indicated a massive breach in Chellian lines due to forces being amassed against the Hoggar Mtns, a strategic meeting was held in the capital of Tyrandis. Soon after, OPERATION TRUMP CARD was launched.

Signals from the underground and Special Forces units began a wave of anti-government rebellions. Troops garrisoned in Algerian towns were slaughtered by inflamed civilians, crying the slogan "Algeria Ackbar! Algeria is greatest!"

Influential religious leaders have issued fatwa against the Chellian forces, citing the removal of imperialist aggressors.

The Tyrandis forces begin a major counter-offensive against the hole, throwing everything they have at the bulge. Missiles, bombs, infantry and armor swarm through, fighting back the tide.

Artillery teams attack key positions using satellite photos from RAVEN-II.

Aided by mobs of civilians, the Tyrandisan infantry begin the march towards the north.

However, as the campaign goes on, less and less Algerian support is received. Due to the proximity and loyalty of the North Algerians to the government, Tyrandis receives heavy losses as the battle rages.

10th Mountain troops move out of the Hoggars, and begin a second front, advancing from the East.

Soon after, Algerian civilian support is limited to some supply lines. Fewer and fewer citizens stand with the Tyrandis forces. Most militiamen have returned home, and repeated attacks by Chellian forces cause heavy casualties in the lines.

Eventually, supply lines are all but gone, and Executor Davidson calls a halt.

The blitzkreig assault lands the exhausted Tyrandis forces at the 19th parallel, just out of the key city of In Salah. A cabinet meeting is held in the capital to discuss further action.

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"I tell you, we can break through!" said an impatient Davidson, slamming his fist on the oaken desk. "Tyrandis can afford the losses! We can drive the Chellians out of Algeria for good!"

"You fool!" cried Director of Logistics Daniel Evans. "Our troops are out of supplies. Morale is at record-low levels, and they have enough provisions only for two more weeks! Troops are scavenging the dead for rations and ammo! We need to call a ceasefire."

"Enough." sighed Executor Stabler, rubbing his temples. "Although we could afford the troops for the offensive, the casualties would be unacceptable. As we advance further and further, our popular support decreases at an exponential level. Call a ceasefire. Hold the lines, and return the troops 30 miles south. After that, inform the Chellians that the area is considered a DMZ, and no Tyrandis forces will cross. In return, we expect that the Chellians will honor the line.

Bring in Algerian civilians to the area, pay them money and guarantee their security against Tyrandis attack. If the Chellians decide to be belligerent, they'll be hated throughout all of Algeria.

Finally, declare a referendum throughout South Algeria. On the ballot, place the following decisions:

- Independence from North Algeria
- Acceptance of Tyrandis Military Police assistance
- Acceptance of Tyrandis foreign aid

Here's to hoping this gambit succeeds..."

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Ten weeks later...

TNS Broadcast:

Hostilities in Algeria have finally ended, and the results from the referendum are in.

92% of South Algerians have indicated a desire to leave North Algeria. 99.8% of South Algerians have indicated a willingness to accept Tyrandis aid. The vote for Military Police assistance was deeply divided, however, and the initiative failed with 57% against and 43% in favor. Instead, the interim government has requested that Tyrandis Special Operations Forces continue to train native people as law enforcement.

Chellian POWs have been released, along with an apology handwritten by Executor Davidson for their maltreatment.

Executor Stabler had this to say on the developments:

When we went to war, we fought to make an Algeria free of terrorism and extremism.

We succeeded. The new state of South Algeria has a bright future ahead of her, and we wish our fellow humans good luck in their endeavors.

However, the specter of North Algerian oppression continues to exist. We could not topple their dictatorship completely, and their evil continues to fester. For this, we expect the Chellian government to administer North Algeria and ensure that a terror state does not reemerge.

If this worst of fates occurs, however, Tyrandis will not shed any tears when all of North Algeria becomes irradiated wasteland.

We do not wish ill upon them, however, and have wired 5 billion USD to the Chellian government for purposes of rebuilding infastructure and restoration of civilian life.

The roughly 215,000 men and women who gave their lives to guarantee the security of Tyrandis's citizens did not die in vain. Plans have already been set to create a memorial, honoring their sacrifice.

God bless those brave souls, and God bless Tyrandis.

Already, demobilization of Tyrandis forces is occuring, as active duty troops are traded for aid workers.

OOC: No. Im completely ignoring that post. You just went through like 3 weeks without any input from me. Im roleplaying that I own the south, as you cant move supplies through sovereign countries without some sort of roleplaying it, and I dont expect them to let you anyways. Its BS that any algerians would support you, as you invading their friggin country. No one looks upon that in a good way. Chellis would never agree to a cease-fire, and we would have invaded if you had offered it. Also, you have no place to ignore matich when you dont roleplay most of your attacks either. You just assume they win against a better equipped, better trained army(I spend 20T on my military... Our training is some of the best in the world).

IC:

Chellian soldiers rushed onto the top of the largest building in djanet. Rifle shots were still heard, but the chellian flag was planted. A huge flag, it flew, as helicopters flew through the city, firing rockets and guns at the little Tyrandis resistance left, in this last stronghold.

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To the international Community

President Raslin stood on a podium, looking quite pleased. "Members, of the international community. Today, Chellian forces crushed the last remaining forces of Tyrandis, in the city of Djanet. Chellian I-4, RAA-M, and V-121 aircraft control the skies, as our tanks roll in the mountains and the desert, rooting out any left over tyrandis resistance. However, that is very little.

Thanks to the help of matich, who was able to cut off Tyrandis from resupplying his troops, we were able to strike through them with furious intensity, our fresh, well trained troops fighting his battle weary ones. Massive artillery strikes and aerial bombardments completely destroyed their moral. The war, is virtually over.

Now, we must look toward the future of Algeria. Tyrandis killed many of algerias political leaders. However, we were able to save many key members of the head government, including the rightful president. With an influx of new leaders will come new government and changes. They will control all of algeria, although Chellis and Matich will the country in military protection until it is deemed unnessecary and unwanted. Thank you for your time, no questions are to be answered."

OOC: Tyrandis you have no right to ignore me. I disregard your last post and I am going along with Chellis. Your forces would be starving to DEATH. Chellis and myself are in control of Algeria.

Message from President Matich to the World:

Today all Tyrandis opposition in Algeria has ceased. With the help of Chellis we have routed the Tyrandis military. They did not stand a chance against the might of the great Chellis and Matich militaries. I would like to thank Chellis for their support. May this be the start of a great friendship. May Algeria return to the democracy it once was. Thank you and have a nice day.

All Matich forces have begun turning to peacekeeping operations. Tyrandis prisoners are being treated fairly awaiting shipment back to Tyrandis.