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Eyeflash City news bulletin 23 July 2004 at 1:10 PM:

The Free Land of Eyeflashia is in shock today as Ricardo Gomez, the general that was imprisoned in the New Island City military base after a failed attempt to overthrow the government because of the recent change to total pacifism, was freed by a small force led by his most loyal colonel. He has now once again seized control over the military base that was to be disbanded during this month, and has released a threatening tape to the government that if his demands for a new dictatorship government, this time lead by him, would not be met, he will use the military power on the base to seize control of more military cities and use all forces necessary to overthrow the government in a coup d'etat himself. The minister of defence of Eyeflashia has given the following response:

"We are completely powerless against the might of the army that is now turned against us by general Gomez. We are now debating whether to accept his terms, or to die fighting with all we have left despite our recent jump to total pacifism."

Stay tuned to Eyeflash Channel 1 for more information.

*2 hours later during a crappy soap series*

We interrupt this program to announce that the South City air force base has been taken over by rebelling officers. General Gomez has released another tape saying that the officers of the air force are on his side, and that he will have the air force bomb the city of old Bruceville, the pinnacle of Eyeflashia's culture and history with its old buildings and museums displaying expensive and interesting parts of Eyeflashia's cultural history, like covers of Iron Maiden albums and pictures of the band, if his demands are not met within 48 hours. Gomez also threatens to seize or bomb the northern military harbor of Port Town and use the battleships there to block all routes to the Great Harris trade harbor to cut Eyeflashia of any trade with foreign countries. The minister of defence has responded during the debate about what to do:

"If the air force and the army combine their strength, Port town will definitely fall. We can hold off the air force for a while, but the artillery from the army will just be too much, and then Gomez will be able to fight us on the land, in the sea and in the air. We implore every nation that does not want to see a a corrupt dictator that will oppress the people of Eyeflashia and use military power to lash out against other countries, to aid us in the struggle against this power-hungry individual and his followers. We would specifically be asking for guerilla specialists, since a lot of fighting may be going on in the great forest of Eyeflashia. The lives of more than 174 million human beings are at stake, so we implore all peace-loving nations to aid us."

According to sources from the former army of Eyeflashia, there are easily about 100.000 soldiers located in the army base, as well as about 10.000 T-80 tanks and heavy artillery. The air force base consists mostly of about 150 Mig 23's and 75 Mig 27's.

Upping... -_-'

The Sandemonian amabssador to Eyeflashia got out of his car and slowly walked into the President's office. Upon greeting him, he sat down, and began to speak.

'The United Socialist States of Sandemonia expresses its condolences to Eyeflashia, and offers reasonable military support. Our own army is bought mainly from other stronger nations, though our main fighter, The SiK 190, is a home-built copy of the MiG 23.

Our main armoured force consists of 5000 Challenger I tanks, but we seriously lack artillery. Our infantry forces, equipped with the USSS's own assault rifle, the UF92, comprise of around 75000 men, 50000 of which we would commit to hostilities in your country.

Once again, your country has our sympathy, and we hope we together can defeat this evil man and stop civilian bloodshed.'

OOC: My first RP! Am I doing ok?

OOC- I'm sure you're doing fine, this is my first time actively RPing here too. :p

IC- Matt Eyeflash, president of the Free Lands of Eyeflashia, shook the hand of the ambassador as he greeted him. "Good afternoon," he said. "I thank the USSS for any support that is given, and I hope together we can bring down this threat against peace. Could you please follow me?" The president got up and lead the ambassador into the war room, where top-ranking officers of the former Eyeflashian military were gathered for what would probably be the last battle in this nation. He walked over to general Smallwood and told him about the Sandemonian aid. "All right," said general Smallwood, "the plan is to evacuate the city of Old Bruceville, that will be bombed by the rebels as we all know, six hours before the bombing will happen. We will only do it that late to avoid raising suspicion by the enemy, without endangering the citizens of Old Bruceville. Citizens of the city will for now be evacuated to New Bruceville. The raid will begin in about 46 hours, so I would like to have as many Sandemonian fighters over the city about half an hour before the raid begins, as Sandemonia can afford to send us without impairing its own security. Also, any anti-air equipment will be appreciated. I thank you on the behalf of all our people for the aid in this battle against injustice and peace, and I hope that there won't be too much bloodshed needed in this, since that would just go against the pacifist ways that have just been introduced."

OOC: Sandemonia - The numbers you have are pretty high for such a small nation, perhaps toning them down a bit would be good.

But other than that, you're both looking good RP-wise.

OOC - Aequito: I'll bear that in mind in the future, but considering my tanks are all bought, I have little artillery and my airforce is just an easily built copy, I think they're pretty realistic.

IC:
'Thank you, our anti aircraft equipment is mainly comprised of copies of the WWII German 88mm and the 40mm rapid fire Bofors, both of which have proved their worth to our brothers in Israel in the past,' another man behind the Ambassador said, stepping forward. 'General Thomas Gladbury, at your service.' He saluted and bent over the map.

'I will have our fighters launched from Sandemonia in a few minutes, they will need to use one of your airbases to take off from, I hope that is acceptable? Our armoured forces are on their way, along with the infantry, 5000 of which are paratroopers. We are a small nation, but a proud one. And a proud nation is a strong nation,' his chest heaved as he spoke his country's motto.

OOC - Aequito: I'll bear that in mind in the future, but considering my tanks are all bought, I have little artillery and my airforce is just an easily built copy, I think they're pretty realistic.

OOC: All right, good work though.

OOC: All right, good work though.

OOC - Thanks for your help and opinion!

General Smallwood said: "Well, as you know our main military airport of South City is in the hands of the rebels, which is where the bombers will be coming from in the first place. However, we can empty the large civillian airport of our capital city of Eyeflashia under the guise of an evacuation, so the rebels won't be suspicious. However, your fighters would need to be ready as soon as theirs leave so they can't change the plan anymore, so it would be necessary to have yours leave about three hours before it happens, so they can be refueled and sent to Old Bruceville just when the bombers arrive. However, we can of course send civillian cargo aircraft to pick up your anti-air equipment. If it is okay with Sandemonia I can let them take off right now so we can position the anti-air equipment in and around Old Bruceville."

'Absolutely, Comrade Lozinski has authorised such use of our airspace. As for the civilian airport, it will be tight, but if I order the fighters to take off now, they should manage it. If you will excuse me for a few moments...' he pulled out a moble telephone and gabbled a few phrases in a foreign tongue. He then put the phone back in his pocket.
'All done,' he said.

"Great!" exclaimed the general. "Then all I have to know is the amount of anti-air equipment you will be helping us with, and I can determine how many aircraft I need to send."

'I can supply 450 88mm guns for use in the perimetres, and 1460 Bofors rapid fire guns for the inner city. I hope this is satisfactory.'

"Another civil war threatens to brew into a dictatorial coup d'etat." Councilor Sardis pointed out at the newest intelligence brief of the morning.

"General Crassus would obviously love for our forces to be deployed, he has not been the same since being recalled from the Roach-Buster and Dimmimar civil wars. But the case remains, that this could brew into a long-term threat to us."

General Marcus Licinius Crassus smiled as the High Council deliberated. He would have his chance at glory, much as General Sevarian had his chance during the Lightning Star-Washibar conflict.

"Honoured Councilors! Surely a full-scale intervention will not be necessary until we have ascertained the threat that this nation can pose to ours! I propse we land a preliminary expedition force and reinforcements may be requested on a separate level."

[after two hours of intense debate amongst the Council]

"Very well General Crassus, the Holy Empire of Triumphus authorizes you and a force of five Imperial Legions for immediate deployment to the conflict in Eyeflashia. While there have been criticisms from amongst our own number for our increasing involvement in the civil disputes of other nations, we agree that there is opposition to dictatorial regimes, we cannot let them go unsupported. Make ready your preparations, High Admiral Drusus and High General Pompey have been alerted to your mission. Do us proud."

Crassus immediately headed for his Legions which were beginning to muster and prepare for the week-long journey.

"Consuls Travalian and Demeritus, it is my honour to serve alongside such distinguished warriors. As you know, we shall be headed for Port Town in hopes of securing it against further control by this General Gomez. One of you shall stay with the fleet as I go onshore."

The two nodded, and fleet Consul Travalian went to check things over with the naval Captains while Demeritus remained for his orders.

"You will establish communication between the government of Eyeflashia, coordinate our activities with theirs. You will have a cohort of Praetorians with you to ensure your safety."

Demeritus recorded this down. "I will establish communications with the Eyeflashian government, inform them of our arrival and request authorization for future actions."

OOC: They will be arriving in 1 NS week (so...about 1 RL day)

5 Legions (25,000 Legionairies, 40,000 w/support staff)
1,000 Abrams MBTs
2,000 Bradley IFVs
1,000 Praetorian Guard for escort, special forces duties

Fleet:
5 Ticonderoga class cruisers
1 Iowa class battleship
5 Los Angeles class submarines
2 Ohio class submarines
transport ships (a whole bunch! hahahaha)

1 Cohort (480 men) of Praetorian Guard will arrive within the hour, for forward reconnaisance purposes.

OOC- Damn I'm a n00b when it comes to aircraft specs, anyone know how many of those anti-air things go in one Boeing 747? :rolleyes:

OOC - Um, I'm gonna guess 20 in each?

"All right then," said the general. "Eyeflashia has twenty Boeing 747's available to pick up the equipment, but that would mean they would have to go back and forth a few times, so any help from aircraft of Sandemonia will also be appreciated so we can get them to Old Bruceville in time. Now, we'll just have to hope for more help, to keep this under control."

Bumping before I gotta go...

Primus Pilus Varica eyed the land as the stealthy insertion vessel faded back into the Sea of Madness.

"Prepare a small satellite uplink with both the ITS Corona and with the fleet with General Crassus. Have centuria quartus stay here and guard it, standard patrol shift."

The trooper moved off to obey the senior Centurion. The other four hundred Legionaries began to deploy on the beach.

"We are about one day's march away from the city of McBrain. Three days or more from the harbour. We will move to McBrain and establish contact with the government of Eyeflashia, inform them of the arrival of General Crassus if they haven't been so informed already. From there we will move towards either securing Port Town or directly into engaging the enemy around the shores of the New Island military base."

Without question, the cream of the Triumphian military corps took up marching positions and headed towards McBrain.

Planes loaded with men and equipment from Sandemonia flew over the border and landed at the civilian airbase overnight. The General himself, overseeing the landings, greeted his most trusted Colonel, Colonel Kizonski.
'Greetings, Comrade Colonel!' he said, the two men sharing a brief but warm embrace, 'The time for Sandemonia to express its military might is at hand! Come!' The two men walked to the Sandemonian sector in the temporary war cabinet that had been set up.

'Our tanks are being brought in from the north, as you can see here on this map. Our naval forces are, sadly, non existent. Comrade Losinzki refused to release it from its current role,' the General continued, discussing movement plans, until, 'But the matter at hand is the impending air raid. The fighters should be scrambled the moment I give the order. Expect within the next 4-6 hours. Now go, go and inform your men. Good luck, comrade.'

Minutes of the above meeting were forwarded to all allies of Eyeflashia.

"Centurion Varica, centuria secundus has reported engaging and disabling a pair of patrols. They refused to respond to any hails and we were forced to engage, lest they report our presence to the rebel command."

"Agreed Centurion, the fewer that know of our presence the better. Once our forces enter the theatre of battle, surprise will be a crucial advantage and all the better to have it on our side. Continue the sweeps, and keep me updated on the situation."

Primus Pilus Varica glanced quickly at the orders he had been issued.

"Move towards McBrain, neutralize any hostile contact. Avoid large-scale engagements until the arrival of General Crassus. Truly they continue to send us into the most impossible of tasks, always with the avoidance of conflict. Who do they think we are? UN peacekeepers?" Sighing aloud, he stashed the orders and focused once more on the ever-closing city.

"All centuria, battle ready. We don't know what type of reception we will receive from the city or if they have received the High Council's communique to the government. If not, we'll have to convince them that we are for them or else this is going to get very messy, very fast."

USSA telegram to Eyeflashia.

were have stockpiled a few hundread cruise missiles, if you need them ill gladly let you use them