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Diplomatic Tensions are at the point of war between Grunge France and Kahta, against Sevaris and Canada.

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On Kahta's Side
Grunge France
Chellis
Communist Mississippi
Itinerate Tree Dweller
League of Empire Loyalists

On Sevaris' Side
British Federation
Praetonia
Octovania
Dontpissusoff
Dimmimar
Tenarius
United States of Trekys
Anti Communist Alliance
Grenval

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Kahta is sending the following units towards Sevarisian waters to begin a naval blockade, in preperation for the eventual ground invasion.

15 CVBG's Each consisting of
1 CVNX Class Carrier
1 Iowa Class Battleship
2 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers
2 Spurance Class Destroyers
3 Ticonderoga Class Cruisers

On board a CVNX there are
30 JSF
30 F/A-18
4 E-2
20 EA-6
10 F-14
15 S-3
10 SH-60

All aircraft are up to date on all technology and weapons.

Any blockade will be considered as an act of war and will be met accordingly.

If any ship, civillian or military, unless allied, tries to cross the blocakde it will be sunk.

Here.
My msn is m_mistral@hotmail.com


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Grunge-France strongly advises NOT to blockade Sevaris.

The units involved in the blocakde have been given the order to stay in international waters. However, if fired upon by an enemy, they will return fire.

Her Majesty's Ship Edinburgh, having previously set out for a diplomatic visit to Sevaris, is not under orders to respect any blockade. The destroyer shall continue regardless, and if fired upon will respond in kind fully expecting a state of war to be created by the aggressor's actions.

-Open address from the office of Admiral Sir Brendan Whyte, First Sea Lord, to all concerned parties.

An attack on HMS Edinburgh will be considered as an attack on a Sevarisian ship as well.

Our Naval Task Force sent to assist Sevaris will also not hesitate to returnt fire. In a gesture of good faith, they will however not activate their fire-control and targeting radars.

N.B. Our force:

Naval TF

Standard Anti-surface submarine Group (1)

10 Akula-III SSN
4 Sierra-III SSN
10 Oscar-II SSGN


Standard SAG: (2)

2 Kirov-class CGN
1 Kiev-class helicopter & V/STOL carrier
8 Sovremmennyy-class CG
4 Udaloy-II-class CG
4 Neustrashimiy-class FF
6 Supply vessels


Standard CVBG: (1)

2 Kuznetsov/Orel-class CVN
1 Moskva-II CVH (claos useable by Yak-141M)
1 Kirov-class CGN
5 Sovremmennyy-class CG
3 Udaloy-class CG
4 Neustrashimiy-class FF
10 supply vessels

Dimmimar will send:

3 Doujins,
10 AEGIS crusiers,
10 Hospital ships,
40 YAN Destroyers,
20 GAH Frigates,

These will stop just short of Sevarian waters....

Octovonian merchant ships are under similar orders to disregard any blockade action against Sevaris. If fired upon, you will face open war with Sevaris and her allies. We will not accept any boarding parties or inspection crews aboard our vessels, doing so will be considered an act of war. Our ships are simply on their way to conduct peaceful trade with Sevaris and wish not to be disturbed. Do not act against us, it will be an act of war.

OOC: Who's Canada? I'm not sure if I've come across a nation as that in NS, could someone please inform me.

OOC: It's the United States of Canad a, but everyone calls it the USC (Canada)

The Democratic Imperium has dispatched three Imperial Fleets to the waters around Sevaris to protect both Praetonian shipping in the area (which will disregard any blockade) and Sevarian sovereignty. Please note that each fleet is at least 4 times as powerful as Kahta's quote "battlegroups" unquote.

OOC: Click on the Praetonia online link on my signature for force composition.

OOC: It's the United States of Canad a, but everyone calls it the USC (Canada)
OOC: Thanks, I wasnt sure. Are they on our side or Kahta's?

Canada has not taken a stance in this fight- but he and I were in common agreement about the Caelta problem. I assume he will join us.

OOC: I think Kahta's.

Uncle Noel condemns the illegal blockade of Servaris and the militant actions of Kahta. Uncle Noel is currently in meetings with military and foreign office officials in regards to the on-going situation.

ooc: Where is Servais?

Sevaris is somewhere in the Pacific- near Australia, maybe.

We understand the hurry to protect Severis´coasts. Though you all must be conscious that this was a problem started by Sevaris and his intentions of interfeering in the Kahtian national politics. The Humanist Republic of Grunge-France will not commit any forces against Severis, and neither has Kahta, since its forces are in International Waters.

However, should an offensive against Kahta was launched, we will commit everything it is ineeded in its defense, in other ways, a movement against Kahta will eqqual a movement against Grunge-France. Right now, the 2nd AoE2 Armada, that set sail a while ago, has arrived at the coeast of Kahta, to support him and help him in anything he needs.

THE 2ND AoE2 REGIONAL ARMADA
Location: Kahta´s coast
Lead by: Admiral Marcel Guriot
"Tyendinaga" Nuclear Battle Carrier
"Aegian War" Nuclear Battle Carrier
16 Destroyers
3 "Mistral City" Battleships
1 "Etagelieux" Battleship
14 Medium Frigates
5 Anti-air cannoners
5 Cruisiers
7 Light Frigates
6 "Palmer" Missile Frigates
60 "Riga" Heavy Bombers
60 "Golden Eagle" Jet Fighters
20,000 marines

As I said before, we have no intent of attacking Kahta. If they attack us, so be it.

http://www.geocites.com/doujincorp/doujinbb.html OOC:
That's how big a Doujin is.....


I.C:The fleets have arrived in international water, outside of Sevarian waters....

a fleet of 10 destroyers has set sail from our nation and is on it's way to international waters, they are under orders not to fire on anyone unless they are fired upon first, or until they recieve further orders.
The nation of wackelli would like to see a peaceful solution to this conflict. However if a fight does commence we shall be siding with Kahta

London has called for a speedy and peaceful resolution to this crisis, which may in no small part be achieved by a uniform understanding that neither side intends to attack the other. It is apparent, says PM John Bull, that Sevaris maintains a defensive posture, and if the same can only be made true of Kahta then much may yet be saved. Further negotiation can only be made more tense and difficult while warships take up aggressive postures against involved states.

President Anderson is seriously considering sending troops and/or aid to help the badly outnumbered Kahta naval vessels.

OOC: Basically trying to get involved in an rp atm, i have no real quarrel with either side atm.

The PMS (Praetonian Merchant Ship) Pecunia approached Sevarian waters. They were nervous, because although they had been ordered to disregard the blockade, they saw no warships of the Imperial Navy. They saw no one to protect them if they were fired upon. All they had were a few 30mm cannon.

They were approaching the blockade. They could see the first ships outside the Sevarian port. There was a huge Praetonian flag painted on the side of the ship, but regardless the Captain pulled out his magephone radio link.

"We are traders from the Democratic Imperium of Praetonia. We have been instructed to ignore your blockade. If you fire upon us, it will be interpretted as an act of war against the Democratic Imperium. Please allow us to pass in peace.

The ship kept going at cruising speed, approaching the Sevarian port.

London has called for a speedy and peaceful resolution to this crisis, which may in no small part be achieved by a uniform understanding that neither side intends to attack the other. It is apparent, says PM John Bull, that Sevaris maintains a defensive posture, and if the same can only be made true of Kahta then much may yet be saved. Further negotiation can only be made more tense and difficult while warships take up aggressive postures against involved states.

President Galley agrees with the assesment of The British Federation's leaders and if we have the word of involved nations that no pre-emptive action will be taken against the nation of v is willing to reverse the course of our destroyers.

"Sir, incoming missiles three O'Clockl!"

"Sound general quarters, send a message out to the fleet. Engage all countermeasures."

The klaxon sounded and the sailors rushed to their batte stations. The missile was within range of the CIWS of the carrier. The 5 Barrel cannons opened fire...

It was too late. The NS Kahta was struck in the side by an unknown missile.

TO KAHTA
FROM THE DEFENCE MINISTRY OF SEVARIS

We did not authorize the launch of this missile. We do not know who launched it, but there was no record of a missile launch from any Sevarian installation/base.

"Sir, wake up the NS Kahta has been hit by an unknown missile near Sevaris."

The president, was quick to awake. He grabbed his shirt, putting it on as he got out of bed. The security detail was all set, and he was headed to the missile shelter. Someone had attacked Kahta and he was going to find out who...

We also belive this can be solved without the need of pouring blood into the oceans and into the soil. However, peace will not be reached until everyone accepts Kahta´s right to deal with his national problems without the judgement of foreign nations. Until this is agreed, we think we will not find a definitive solution.

*The new Sevarian 4th fleet, led by the battleship Liberator, took up position near the Kahtan ships. Admiral Daladier sent a message.*

We will defend our waters. You will not go one step further.

http://www.geocites.com/doujincorp/doujinbb.html OOC:
That's how big a Doujin is.....


I.C:The fleets have arrived in international water, outside of Sevarian waters....

OOC: Good. I've spent months working out how to kill one. Congratulations in buying them, its almost as good as painting a big bulls-eye on your fleet. Everyone wants to be the first to kill a Doujin.

In the War Ministry, Uncle Noel consulted his Naval Command regarding the situation in Servaris.

"Servaris is a meddler," stated the Head of the African Department of the foreign office, "Their actions in Algeria were fool-hardy to say the least. What's to say that this isn't just another time when a self-righteous up start has angered a larger neighbour?"
"Well reports indicate that it doesn't look like Servaris is too blame." replied an intelligence officer.
"Well regardless," responded the official, "It's not worth the risk in sending forces only to find out that WE backed the transgressor."
"But in all honesty," replied the intelligence official, "Aren't you allowing previous situations to dictate current policy?"
"What else do you propose we do? Use a crystal ball or something?"
"Ladies and Gentlemen," said Uncle Noel ina move to prevent an argument, "Regardless of who was right and who was wrong, this business in happening in OUR backyard. I propose that we send a naval taskforce to the area. If we're lucky, it'll all have blown over by the time it gets there. If not, then God have mercy on us all."

Telegram to Servaris: Uncle Noel is sending a naval taskforce to shore up you and your allies' fleet. Exact dimensions of the fleet are being worked out as we speak but should set sail soon.

OOC: ^^ *points to his post above*

OOC:
Points above again.....

To Uncle Owen:
Thank you for your aid. We are also sending the 5th fleet to stop their blockade.

OOC:
Points above again.....
Points again to Praetonia's post. About the merchant ship running the blockade.

OOC: Sevaris, we do kindly ask that you check your TG's

OOC: Done.

OOC: an attack on Sevaris would liekly be an attack on the whole common wealth so that would be me in once, an attack on preatonia would be a strike agaisnt the OMP etc etc. i know that kahta wants to keep it limited for exactly this reason but already others are involved. Of course without the allainces Crookfur would still have to side with Servaris due to our inherent good nature...

IC: Servais's outburst could be seen as an internal Commonwealth matter, if you value your privacy so much allow us to value ours.

The PMS (Praetonian Merchant Ship) Pecunia approached Sevarian waters. They were nervous, because although they had been ordered to disregard the blockade, they saw no warships of the Imperial Navy. They saw no one to protect them if they were fired upon. All they had were a few 30mm cannon.

They were approaching the blockade. They could see the first ships outside the Sevarian port. There was a huge Praetonian flag painted on the side of the ship, but regardless the Captain pulled out his magephone radio link.

"We are traders from the Democratic Imperium of Praetonia. We have been instructed to ignore your blockade. If you fire upon us, it will be interpretted as an act of war against the Democratic Imperium. Please allow us to pass in peace.

The ship kept going at cruising speed, approaching the Sevarian port.

"This is CVNBG number three, if you do not turn around you will be sunk." The capitan shouted back. He turned around to his flight deck officer and told him to launch a pair of F/A-18's loaded with Harpoon ASM's...

*Three Sevarisian MiG-29s flew out to meet the ship*

Attention Kahtian F-18s, this ship is now in Sevarisian territorial waters. Turn around or you will be fired on.

The Dimmimaran fleet stayed still, yet seemed to be turning towards the Kahtan fleet....

*The 4th and 5th fleets prepared to fire, if given the order.*

"May God help us all..," Admiral Deladier said.

The carrier NS Kahta is now incapable of launching aircraft, as much of the flight deck has been damaged. Under the fight deck the entire hangar was engulfed in flames, as the fragments of the missile hit a fueled aircraft. The explosion was very powerful, but only severely damaged the ship. It is going to be able to turn back and dock in an undisclosed location. The entire carriers aircraft contigent is either damaged or destroyed, as are 40% of maintenace technicians, and 80% of equipment.

*Three Sevarisian MiG-29s flew out to meet the ship*

Attention Kahtian F-18s, this ship is now in Sevarisian territorial waters. Turn around or you will be fired on.

The F/A-18's RWR's lit up, they were about to be fired upon, so they in turn prepared to fire upon the Mig-29's...

The MiG leader repeated his demand.

Turn back at once or you WILL be fired on.

Four carrier battle groups and four Battleship battle groups have been sent, from both the pacific fleets of chellis, and the fleets that border mozambique. These forces are headed to meet up with Kahta forces. Air support is also available with V-121's ready to make bomber runs on territory further away than Sevaris's, if needed.

The MiG leader repeated his demand.

Turn back at once or you WILL be fired on.

The F/A-18's went down to 800 feet with full afterburners, this time they were in a slight turn heading right towards the Praetonian merchant ship... Giving the order to once again turn around.

The MiGs followed the F-18s.

Attention F-18s- this is your last warning- turn back now- or we will not hesitate to fire.

The MiGs followed the F-18s.

Attention F-18s- this is your last warning- turn back now- or we will not hesitate to fire.

The F/A-18's cut the throttles and changed the speed brakes and flaps to full...

OOC: What are the weather conditions?

OOC: Overcast.

OOC: Overcast.

Foggy?, or just overcast?

Overcast. Some low-level fog (about 150 feet)

One F/A 18 broke off the course and made a 180 degree turn towards international waters, flipping off the flaps, and speed brake, and and putting on full afterburners...

The other continued its course, diving into the low level fog.

Two of the MiGs broke off and followed the F-18. The pilots then turned on their thermal imaging.

"Capitan, the ship is not turning around, what shall we do?"

"Wait another few minutes, but launch 4 JSF's with air to air missiles."

The MiGs addressed the F-18.

This is your last chance- turn around now- or you will be shot down.

Two of the MiGs broke off and followed the F-18. The pilots then turned on their thermal imaging.

The F-18 that was in the fog pulled up, releasing four harpoon anti-ship missiles without the motors turned on.

Aboard the Kirov-class CGN Slava, at that point practically at the blockade, the EW technicians listened quietly to the voice conversations between the aircraft, chewing on cigarettes. The ship's great bulk moved through the water at 10 knots, an easy pace for all concerned, her powerful radars shut down. But that would change all too soon. All too soon.

The MiG leader panicked and shot at the F-18, damaging it, but the F-18 was still flying.

"Fuck!" spat one of the EW operators. "They opened fire." His face was white. "They fucking opened fire..." The Admiral listened to this. "Alert all ships: ready weapons and radars on standby. Aircraft to be ready for fast launch procedures."

The MiG leader panicked and shot at the F-18, damaging it, but the F-18 was still flying.

The F-18 was missing half of its right wing. And the pilot was able to get off the message "Fox-Flight one is hit in the right wing, I reapeat Fox-Flight one is hit. I have been fired upon by a Mig-29"

The capitan heard the order and sounded battle stations, all the ships aircraft were to be launched will full weapon loadouts...

Around the fleet the other 13 CVNBG's did the same thing. Every ship and aircraft in the fleet was ready for combat...

*The MiG pilots tried to contact the F-18*

We apologize for that- We fought you were firing, anyway- GET OUT.



OOC: I've gotta go- will be back in a few hours.

*The Astute class SSN, OSS Broadsword, cruises on the surface in mid ocean listening in on Kahtan/Sevaris transmissions.

"Captain! The radio is packed with chatter- Someone's opened fire!!!"
- "Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Who fired? the captain inquired with a nervous voice.
"We think it was Sevaris, one of their MiGs took a shot at a Kahtan F/A-18. What does this mean captiain?"
- "Means we're at war, or at least we should be. Radio fleet command, inform them of the situation, confirm with OSS Warspite, they should also be in the area"
"Aye captain... They've raidoed in, its confirmed, there was a Kahtan plane attacked, didn't go down though. Still no word from fleet command. What should we do captain?" the nervous radio officer asked.
- "Inform all our subs to dive deep and head a bit closer to home. We dont want to be in the middle of things when shit hits the fan."

"Launch all aircraft into CAPs. NOW. Light off all targeting radars. And for Christ's sake get an acquisition of those damned idiot pilots!" Admiral Romanov had lost all pretense of keeping cool. He yanked a cigarette from a michman's packet and chewed on it feverishly, his hands shaking slightly as he lit the coarse black tobacco, and smiled thinly. He was ready now. "Northern Fleet of what's going on. How long until friendly reinforcements arrive?"
"Thirteen hours."
"Too long." TOO DAMNED LONG!

"The Sevaris aircraft fired at the Kahtans!" Screamed a communications officer on the CHN Ruby. "Shit! Full stop. Turn the carriers into the wind. Begin launching the planes, ATA and ATS loads. Give the V-121's Anti-ship loadouts. Also, send word to Mozambique command. Launch V-121's that were prepared for bombing runs. Target coastal cities with high explosive bombs and fire bombs. Fucking Sevaris, starting a fight." Yelled the captain of the ruby, as the fleet began slowing, arming its AA weapons incase someone decided to attack it(the fleets are to the west of australia, in international waters). Sonar began plinging to, to make sure no submarines snuck up on the chellians.

"The Sevaris aircraft fired at the Kahtans!" Screamed a communications officer on the CHN Ruby. "Shit! Full stop. Turn the carriers into the wind. Begin launching the planes, ATA and ATS loads. Give the V-121's Anti-ship loadouts. Also, send word to Mozambique command. Launch V-121's that were prepared for bombing runs. Target coastal cities with high explosive bombs and fire bombs. Fucking Sevaris, starting a fight." Yelled the captain of the ruby, as the fleet began slowing, arming its AA weapons incase someone decided to attack it(the fleets are to the west of australia, in international waters). Sonar began plinging to, to make sure no submarines snuck up on the chellians.

Do not begin bombing them yet.

"Getting aircraft coming up on the long-range radars," muttered the Senior Radar Operator aboard the Slava. Not moving to us yet. Appear to be orbiting.
"Ready long-range SAM launchers." Romanov turned to the radar plot, peering at the screen. "How's our CAP?"
"Getting better. Fifty planes up so far. Freestyle-Bs patrolling the perimeters. Su-33Bs with ASUW weapons ready. Getting the Su-32FNUs off now."

The Emperor has elected to observe the current situation, but has placed his forces on alert. We have made our position clear to the aggressors, so we are awaiting their response. In the mean time a rather large shipment of food, medical supplies and mini-nukes are headed toward Kahta to aid in his fight. I urge Kahta to only make us of the mini-nukes if absolutely needed. Sevaris should not be a large problem as his population is fairly small, but Canada may prove a noble adversary.

In light of recent events, however, The Empire of ITD has formed a full economic embargo on Sevaris.

[ITD OUT]

In the ornate rooms of the Uncle Noel Admiralty building, discussions were still heated as to the nature of the naval taskforce that would be sent.
"All I'm saying," stated Admiral Morgan, "Is that we can't afford to send too large a fleet. It will provoke an action and we may need that fleet in regards to treaty agreements with Pantocratia. Send an aircraft carrier to Servaris and it'll no doubt end up as a very expenisve coral reef."
"But what's the bloody point of sending a tug?" asked Admiral Rabbit, "A strong line has to be taken."
While the discussion raged, a radio office entered the room and whispered something into the ear of their illustrious leader.
"Gentlemen," said Uncle Noel as the room well silent, "It appears as though an incident has occured. Planes have fired on each other."
"Nanahuatzin save us!" muttered Admiral Rabbit.
"Although war has not yet occured.." continued Uncle Noel.
"What shall we do?" asked an excitable Marine ensign.
"I reconmend that we postpone sending the fleet until the morning," replied his leader, "And take stock of our actions then."
"But what about Sevaris?," asked a rear admiral, "Won't they be destroyed?"
"Maybe," replied Uncle Noel, "But even if we sent the fleet now they would not be there in time. No, we shall wait. And pray."

Do not begin bombing them yet.

OOC: The bombers wont hit for a while, and will be recalled if fighting doesnt break up, which is what i planned for them to do anyways. Be more of a threat than anything, really.

OOC: The bombers wont hit for a while, and will be recalled if fighting doesnt break up, which is what i planned for them to do anyways. Be more of a threat than anything, really.

Ok, good, just making sure.

[ITD Emperor's Council]

Emperor: "Sevaris is in a mad panic to find large allies so that his little island isn't flattened by a bug."

Minister Tinnell: "Yes, but they have enlisted some well known allies..."

Minister Doom: "If we enter now, there is no telling what forces we may come up against."

Minister Blaydes: "And we must not forget the economics of a war. The airforce was severly damaged in the rebel war, we have to build more planes! More plains mean more money, more money means taking the money from elsewhere."

Minister Kandel: "Our recent mining operations have provided us with a lump sum of 250 billion credits, and that's after expenses. I don't think the money will be a problem."

Emperor: "But will the people go for a war?"

Minister Coln: "The people will go for whatever decision you make."

All of the ministers nod in agreement.

Minister Doom: "Emperor, if I may, what if we were to supply weapons to Kahta. Weapons that could not be traced to us. Weapons and armor which could turn the tide of any war."

Emperor: "You mean the XM8 modifieds and the amorphous metal armor?"

Minister Doom: "Yes, especially the armor. The amorphous armor would prove ideal in any combat environment."

Emperor: "Do it, but know this... I will not lead this nation into war... not yet. We will assist in weapons, supplies and economics. Short of the 50k units we promised to the alliance, we will defend only ourselves with military."

Minister Doom: "What of the 50k units? What should we do with them?"

Emperor: "Deploy them via navy transport, ship them to Kahta and place them under the direct command of Kahta. Have them dressed in uniforms without national insignia, allow no personal belongings, and take all of their i.d. cards."

[tg to kahta: Illegitimis nil carborundum]

"Swinging the underbelly of australia. Commence radio silence unless completely needed. You have your orders." Said the leader of the 300 aircraft strong naval attack. 200 I-4's, in the navale variant, and 100 V-121 scouts in navale variant, although the plane was developed as a naval aircraft anyways, flew toward the khata fleet. The V-121's were at 56,000 feet in the air, so that the I-4's could continue escorting them. When they got close, the V-121's were to climb to 76k feet, then drop PGM's on the enemy ships, which each aircraft was armed with 30 2k pound PGM's(as well as chaff and some Gemini missiles).

Official Statement from the Ministry of Defence

Earlier today, our aircraft fired on a Kahtian F-18 that dropped ordinance. We were not aware that it dropped it harmlessly, but one of our pilots got spooked and fired. We apologize for this incident.

Paine
Ministry of Defence

Official Statement from the Ministry of Defence

Earlier today, our aircraft fired on a Kahtian F-18 that dropped ordinance. We were not aware that it dropped it harmlessly, but one of our pilots got spooked and fired. We apologize for this incident.

Paine
Ministry of Defence

The F/A-18 later crashed into the ocean.

Kahta does not accept this apology because it would have been clear that the weapons were not fired, your Mig's were using thermal imaging. Because of this action, we will be engaging in a full blockade of your nation. Anything that attempts to pass will be fired upon without warning.

If you cross into our waters, we will make the oceans run red with Kahtan blood. Fair warning.

With this in mind, Third Northern Fleet will be approaching your blockade in a little under nine hours. They will not hesitate to return fire, and will be approaching with a full CAP in place.

Secret: The submarine groups are running some 200km ahead of the Fleet. They will engage any ship they find if it opens fire.

OOC: Given the volume of firepower everybody has this should be fun!

From this point and on, any ship leaving the territorial waters of Sevaris will be considered hostile. We will be remaining in international waters and will stop anything from entering Sevarian waters.

If your ships even set a foot into my waters- We will blast them to the bowels of hades.

We are on our mission to Sevaris. We will not open fire on your ships, but we will enter Sevaris' ports. We are not going to initiate war. Only you can do that.

With this in mind, Third Northern Fleet will be approaching your blockade in a little under nine hours. They will not hesitate to return fire, and will be approaching with a full CAP in place.

Secret: The submarine groups are running some 200km ahead of the Fleet. They will engage any ship they find if it opens fire.

OOC: Given the volume of firepower everybody has this should be fun!


As long as you dont fire on us, we will not fire on you.

Our aircraft will fly out to the 3 mile mark to meet these ships. They will not fire unless attacked, or the ships are attacked.

This is good. As a gesture of good faith, as with the original naval group sent, our forces will keep their radars shut down.

We are on our mission to Sevaris. We will not open fire on your ships, but we will enter Sevaris' ports. We are not going to initiate war. Only you can do that.

Do not enter the waters.

They can enter my waters. I have cleared them.

OOC: Argh! Out-of-sequence! Can we all stop 'til we catch up with each other?

This is good. As a gesture of good faith, as with the original naval group sent, our forces will keep their radars shut down.

Very well. We will be escorting your ships under the cover of three SH-60 helicopters to ensure you are not getting ready to attack us.

OOC: Actually, an act of war has already been committed. Sevaris fired on a Kahtan aircraft without provocation. So therefore, DPUO, they can't initiate war, because your little friend Sevaris has already done so.

OOC: I did not initiate any war. That was a slight accident due to something the F-18 did. We had no intention of destroying any aircraft, and we are not at war.

Situation Room; War Floor; Military Building; Presidential Complex

The Secretary of State, Glen Rendall reported to the President, "The political and military situation between our country and Kahta is decreasing, they have recently expelled our Ambassadors from their nation."

General Mathias, the Secretary of Defense continued "... I have our Air Forces at alert to move onto Caelta with twenty eight, National Security Taskforce of the International Stragetic Operations Branche to make contact with the resistance cells and supply a armed escort..."

Colonel Graystone, Commander of the Canadan National Security Taskforce (CNSTF) rose from his chair and continued from where General Mathias left off, "Mister President, its a go in and get out type mission with the National Security Taskforce Teams unless you order something otherwise, the men and women will serve our nation with dignity and pride and kill any Khatan soldier that harms any Caeltan civilian in the area.... this is when Intelligence comes in."

Director White of the Canadan National Intelligence Agency continued, "We have made contact with the resistance cells and are giving them weapon and hand-to-hand combat training to help in any form nessecary to recieve their independence, Mister President. We have Spy Planes 24/7 flying over Caelta and Khata. We can see them but they can't see us."

President Wittrock nodded his head, "Thank you gentlemen. Let's go for it."

General Mathias stood from his chair and went over to speak on the phone as he dialed the direct number for Air Forces HQ, "Deliever the order, boys."

The General hanged up the phone.

OCC: We do not want a hot war after recent internal problems in the fear of a terror attack.

Situation Room; War Floor; Military Building; Presidential Complex

The Secretary of State, Glen Rendall reported to the President, "The political and military situation between our country and Kahta is decreasing, they have recently expelled our Ambassadors from their nation."

General Mathias, the Secretary of Defense continued "... I have our Air Forces at alert to move onto Caelta with twenty eight, National Security Taskforce of the International Stragetic Operations Branche to make contact with the resistance cells and supply a armed escort..."

Colonel Graystone, Commander of the Canadan National Security Taskforce (CNSTF) rose from his chair and continued from where General Mathias left off, "Mister President, its a go in and get out type mission with the National Security Taskforce Teams unless you order something otherwise, the men and women will serve our nation with dignity and pride and kill any Khatan soldier that harms any Caeltan civilian in the area.... this is when Intelligence comes in."

Director White of the Canadan National Intelligence Agency continued, "We have made contact with the resistance cells and are giving them weapon and hand-to-hand combat training to help in any form nessecary to recieve their independence, Mister President. We have Spy Planes 24/7 flying over Caelta and Khata. We can see them but they can't see us."

President Wittrock nodded his head, "Thank you gentlemen. Let's go for it."

General Mathias stood from his chair and went over to speak on the phone as he dialed the direct number for Air Forces HQ, "Deliever the order, boys."

The General hanged up the phone.

OCC: We do not want a hot war after recent internal problems in the fear of a terror attack.

I do not care if your spy planes are flying over, that is nothing different than recon photos from space. If any member of the Canadian military is found to be actively acting against Kahta in Caelta they will be shot without a trial.

OOC: I did not initiate any war. That was a slight accident due to something the F-18 did. We had no intention of destroying any aircraft, and we are not at war.

OOC: You killed a pilot of a country that you are not at war with. In my book, thats an act of war. If i were Kahta, i'd be screaming blue murder, demanding your pilots court-marshall, full compensation, and a public apology. Granted, you apologised but....

OOC: What do you expect? There are two countries, each threatening to open fire on the other, and the Kahtan pilot does something insanely reckless, something guaranteed to provoke a response. If you ask me it's his bloody pilot who should face a Courts-Martial.

OOC: What do you expect? There are two countries, each threatening to open fire on the other, and the Kahtan pilot does something insanely reckless, something guaranteed to provoke a response. If you ask me it's his bloody pilot who should face a Courts-Martial.

Yeah, but my pilot crashed into the ocean and his body is still trapped in his plane. He is dead and leaves behind 2 kids and a wife. They and the rest of my country want justice.

OOC: *Sigh* Cold Wars eh?

Your pilot did something insanely stupid. Our pilot did what he was trained to do. We extend our condolences to your pilot's family, but what he did was an act of sheer stupidity.

(It appears that I missed a fair bit, but I mean, the Kahta planes shouldn't even have been there. No one with three figures in their IQ would blame Sevaris or its servicemen for hostile aircraft being shot down during hostile activity on the nation's borders. The RAF and Royal Navy would have shot down a lot more than one F-18 in the same situation.)

[wire to Kahta]
We are picking up enemy craft over your airspace. They are traveling at a very high altitude. Our satellites have tracked the craft to Canada. Our satellites will continue photography of the airspacer over Kahta and its outlying lands.
[ITD out]

OOC: I suppose it all hinges on whether Kahtas plane was in IW or Sevarisian Waters. If its the second, there is some justification for it. If not, the Kahtan pilot did nothing wrong, unless you can now execute people for littering international waters?

Having re-read the posts, i can't work out where it was. Kahta never mentions crossing into Sevarisian territorial waters. Maybe i'm wrong.

Our 7th naval fleet has been dispatched to the damaged Kahta carrier, to aide in repair and to reinforce the blockade. No ships are too fire on the ships, or return fire can be guaranteed.

Also, our national defenses have been activated. Our computer controlled turret system will make short work of any spyplanes that are caught over our airspace, as they are not limited by sight from ground, but also satellite targeting from our D.E.M.I.S. network.

OOC: But postured as part of an illegal blockade and with declared intent to invade and conquer Sevaris (and known to have no disregard for international law or for human rights while we're at it), nobody can honestly say that the Kahta aircraft were not there with the express intention to exerting military force against the people and/or government of Sevaris. The idea that Sevaris should apologise for being aggressed upon so is absurd. You don't go dancing and shouting around a hornet's nest, shouting at it, and expect the occupants to wait for you to set them on fire... do you? I dunno what people get off on, these days.

Eh, I'm drunk.

OOC: .....You don't go dancing and shouting around a hornet's nest, shouting at it, and expect the occupants to wait for you to set them on fire... do you?.......

OOC: By the same token, you don't start publicly criticising a nation much larger than yourself, with whom you have no political connections, over an affair in a country you have never heard of before. Nor do you then, whilst publicly criticising imperialism, openly support a nation attempting to gain control of the aforementioned second country.

OOC: But postured as part of an illegal blockade and with declared intent to invade and conquer Sevaris (and known to have no disregard for international law or for human rights while we're at it), nobody can honestly say that the Kahta aircraft were not there with the express intention to exerting military force against the people and/or government of Sevaris. The idea that Sevaris should apologise for being aggressed upon so is absurd. You don't go dancing and shouting around a hornet's nest, shouting at it, and expect the occupants to wait for you to set them on fire... do you? I dunno what people get off on, these days.

Eh, I'm drunk.

My ships are not present to exert military force. My ships are arriving to repair and replenish his armor and ammunition, and then they will sail to Caelta to ensure its safety. We have no plans on killing any Caelta civilians, but we will use non-lethal measures if we are engaged by a mob.

We are also taking 36k bodybags with us to clean up the area.

The V-121's began gaining altitude, breaking off from the I-4's, who stayed at 56,000 feet. They were very close to reaching the sevaris forces, the planes headed to a large dock where Sevaris ships were. As the planes closed in, the lead I-4 sent a message to the lead Kahta ship. "Chellian aerial attack about to commence. Requesting final authorization from Kahta for a go-ahead against sevaris ships."

*Squadrons of Sevarisian MiG-29s, MiG-31s, and F-15s took off to meet the enemy. Anti-Aircraft emplacements on the coast started warming up*

Attention Chellian forces: Turn back now- or be destroyed.

OOC: I shot down the F-18 in my waters. He and his comrade were chasing a Praetonian merchant ship- even though it had entered my waters and was, therefore, out of his jurisdiction.

"LRA has something. AWACS reports faint contact, fighter aircraft probably, no IFF."
"Keep an eye on it. Warm up SAM batteries."
"Aye sir."

While we were against the blockade, due to the actions of Sevaris that have jeopardised the entire situation, we consider that now is appropiate not only to assure the integrity of Kahta by guarding its coasts as we are doing right now, but it is also needed to assure the integrity of all the Kahtian soldiers and forces that have been suffering hostile actions with no reason, other than the cockyness of Sevaris that interfeered in the national politics of Kahta.

The Grunge-French Admiralty has decided to send the 3rd AoE2 Regional Armada to renforce the blockade and guarantee that any hostile actions will not be tolerated:


THE 3RD AoE2 REGIONAL ARMADA
Lead by: Admiral Gillaume Duran
“Free Galdania” Nuclear Battle Carrier
“Pelagiad” Nuclear Battle Carrier
17 Destroyers
2 "Mistral City" Battleships
3 "Etagelieux" Battleship
12 Medium Frigates
7 Anti-air cannoners
6 Cruisiers
5 Light Frigates
7 "Palmer" Missile Frigates
60 "Riga" Heavy Bombers
60 "Golden Eagle" Jet Fighters
10,000 marines

-they are en route-


With this Armada, now we have two Armadas comited to the security of Kahta, the 2nd AoE2 Armada, guarding Kahta´s coasts and the 3rd Armada, that in short will be renforcing the forces of Kahta.

The Grunge-French Admiralty salutes Chellis, long time no see, good to see you in our side :)

Ahem. Need I remind you, we did not interfere in Kahta's affaris, they interfered in another country's affairs, and proceeded to massacre civilians. Anyway, our actions were not "cocky." Our pilot did what he was trained to do. Admittedly, the whole situation was an accident- but the Kahtan pilot did something insanely stupid.

.... Admittedly, the whole situation was an accident- but the Kahtan pilot did something insanely stupid.

OOC: What? Littering? Ooh, so worthy of an AAM up the tail pipe huh? For all you know, the pilot coul have been disorientated by the fog, and dumped his weapons so as not to appear hostile to your fleet or the merchant ship. Hell, he might even have been suffering a catastrophic instrumentation /radio/both failure. Your pilot reacted without thinking. In a delicate situation like this, shooting first is not always the best option.

Ahem. From visual observations, it would have appeared as if those bombs were going to fall on the ship anyway. I was only following protocol. Plus, despite repeated warnings, the F-18 would not leave Sevarisian airspace.

OOC: Harpoons are missiles. They were dropped dumb and unpowered, therefore posing about as much threat as a a small child with a catapult would. And, like i said before, maybe the radio wasn't working. Did you attempt visual communication? No, you blew him out of the sky coldly and without warning.

Dimmimar's fleet will se voyage home, if nothing happens wthin the next 24 [RL] hours...

We warned him several times to leave. He did not. Then, when he dropped ordinance, we fired on him. His jet then crashed a few minutes later.

OOC: Dimmimar- It's going to happen. Chellis has sent bombers to attack one of my naval bases- and he will be shot down if he does crosses my airspace.

"Grunge-France is coming," commented the Commodore in charge of the 1st Naval TF, now attached to the Third Northern Fleet.
"Yes. Can't keep their noses out, can they? Strange really, that a nation which so sanctifies human life should be so willing to stop it." Romanov, like most of the men, was smoking, though his chosen poison was a cigar. "Still, we can probably put up a decent fight. Just hope this blows over really." His ships were currently sitting at the dock in Sevaris, the small non-nuclear craft refuelling, while submarines kept a picket line against any enemy ships. The Admiral wished he had some of the anti-aircraft submarines that were rumoured to be under construction, but that was not to be. He did, however, have the IULLDES, fitted onto all of the shipss, frantically, in the last months, after the Shildonian use of Yakhont-IIIs had finally persuaded the General Staff to upgrade their Anti-Missile systems. He was confident. He had more than 300 ships available for use. It was an awesome sight. It took all the berthing facilities Sevaris posessed just to accomodate the escorts as they refuelled, under the distantly watchful eyes of Kahtan helicopters. His own flagship, the Orel-class carrier Nyerushimiy, seemed to doze in the sun as aircraft droned overhead.

We warned him several times to leave. He did not. Then, when he dropped ordinance, we fired on him. His jet then crashed a few minutes later.

OOC: Dimmimar- It's going to happen. Chellis has sent bombers to attack one of my naval bases- and he will be shot down if he does crosses my airspace.

Check TGs.

Warning him over the radio means nothing. If he didn't respond, he may have been on the wrong frequency, or had a radio fault (I'll say it for the third time).

400 miles from the DPUO fleet, a single aircraft slowly patrols a figure of eight pattern, unescorted and unsupported. It would be replaced by another identical aircraft until the fleet moved away from the Kahtans. The EB-3 bomber was a new craft, with relatively light payload, but capable of carrying numerous cruise missiles and of high speed escapes.

OOC: You OK if I try a Hunt for Red October type thing here?

Aboard the PMS Pecunia, there was an intense silence before the crew heard the Kahtan responce.

"They aren't going accepting it. They're going to fire!" Said a panicing crew member.

"Ok, calm down. They fire sea-skimmers, right? That means we probably wont be harmed so long as we stay here. Everybody lie down."

The crew waited in that position for about 5 minutes, the boat continuing on it's course, when they heard the plane above. Everyone was silent, contmeplating their fate, until the same crew member broke the silence.

"We're for it now. That plane'll strafe us with it's cannon. It'll come right through the roof and nail us..."

"...Quiet! We;ve had enough of your pesimisim... is that... a Sevarian plane?"

They saw the planes maneuver slightly, before a burst of fire eminated from the plane they assumed was Sevarian. They saw the damaged Kahtan plane drop slightly, and a few seconds later they heard a huge crash.

The PMS Pecunia continued into the port, unharmed.

Praetonian Announcement to the World

Earlier today a Praetonian Merchant Ship, the PMS Pecunia, successfully breached the illegal Kahtan blockade of Sevaris. The ship was unescorted, but thanks to the Sevarian airforce, the ship able to break through unharmed. We advise other nations to follow our lead in flouting this illegal declaration and showing the Kahtan government that we will not allow them to bully smaller nations for speaking out against actions they feel are wrong. In two days three fleets of the Imperial Navy will arrive in the area, where they will commence operations escorting civilian naval traffic through the blockade.

Note that my involvement is limited to allowing about 1-1.5 million PMC operators (Private Military Corporatins "Mercenaries") based in CM to offer their services to help the Kahta forces. They charge a nice rate though.

CM: Private Military Corporations.

Tactical Solutions: Specializes in surgical strikes against specific enemy targets. Employs 5,000 operatives. Price 1 billion dollars per month, may increase if risk increases.

Strategic Solutions: Specializes in essentially providing an entire army for the client. Employs 27 divisions of operatives. 4 Paratrooper divisions, 4 armored divisions, 6 mobile infantry divisions, and 13 heavy infantry divisions. About 550,000 soldiers by the time you tally up the crews and such. Cost 300 billion dollars per month.

Airpower Unlimited: Specializes in providing fighters to gain air superiority. Employs 1,000 MiG-31s, 2,000 F-16s, 1,000 F-14s, and 500 F-35s. Price 200 billion dollars per month.

Death From Above: Specializes in bombers and close air support. Employs 300 B-52s, 1,000 A-10s, 3,000 Su-25s, and 2,000 Mi-24s. Cost 100 billion dollars per month.

The Yacht Club: Specializes in naval warfare. 6 Ohio SSBN, 18 Los Angeles attack submarines. 18 Oliver Hazard Perry, 22 Arleigh Burke, 18 Kirov CGN, 2 Fabus Class Super Carriers (Nimitz just renamed) (50 F-14Ds. 15 F/A 18 Hornets. 20 Rafale M). Cost 500 billion dollars per month.



I still have over 300,000 mercenaries left to allow to be hired. They are all ex-republican guard and ex-paratroopers, they have OICW and XM8s, they are organized into standard CM armed forces division organization.

There are 10 divisions of parachute mercenaries and 10 divisions of heavy infantry mercenaries. Each division is 18,000 soldiers. The Parachute units have 250 C-130s and 100 Mi-24s each.


The parachute divisions operate from a company called "Vertical Envelopment", which charges approximately 100 billion per month for their services.


The heavy infantry operate from a company called, "Decisive Victory", and they charge 200 billion per month for their services.


Each division has a brigade of artillery support (50 155mm howitzers, and 200 120mm mortars) At the company level there are 81mm mortars. Also the units have MILANs, Stingers, and other such weaponry.

The 3rd AoE2 Armada was only 40 kilometers away from the Kahtian fleet when Admiral Duran ordered to send the following transmission to the Kahtian man in charge of the fleet:


"...[.]... This is Admiral Guillaume Duran, from the 2rd AoE2 Regional Army with base in Besnd, in the Nation of Haltom City. Mi presence menas the direct support of Grunge-France to Kaha, s good friends and partners that we are. Grunge-France will not leave until Kahta´s requests are fulfiled and, should a war start, we will fight with you side by side--[.]..."


4th Captain: Admiral, do you want us to remain here?

Admiral Duran: No: We have received the transmission of a Praetorian ship that just entered into a port in Severis... obviously, the world does not take seriously that we are here to teach Sevaris to mind in his own business. 4th Captain, we shall advance, and we will only stop when we are IN Sevarian territorial waters. We are NOT to be taken as a joke.

4th Captain: That could cause a BIG trouble Admiral...

Admiral Duran: Well, I need a trouble. You know that as we speak, there are 3 AoE2 Armadas commited to the fight against commies in Hallad, but they have not conducted any attack yet. The President is doing all this because a war is the only thing that will keep his government from being overthrown, because people are tired of him... he needs a scapegoat. And I ´m thinking, that if I am the one who gives him his war, even before the Armadas in Hallad... The President will owe me, and I will grant myself a better future... I will be a hero... So we will go into the Sevarian territorial waters. Order the vessels to load wapons, and order the Carriers to launch 20 Jet Fighters.
I want the jet fighters flying 10 kilometers ahead and to take down anything that seems to be heading to our Armada.

4th Captain: The orders have been given, the Jets are leaving the carriers...



----The 3rd AoE2 Armada is heading to the territorial waters of Sevaris, and 10 kilometers ahead from the Armada, 20 Golden Eagle Jets "clear the way" with orders to destroy anything that seems to be heading towards the Armada.

"Comrade Admiral, all ships report reprovisioned and ready. Submarine picket units report hostile ships approaching." The messenger, a young ensign, stood nervously at the door, waiting for a responce as Romanov pored over a map. Suddenly he spoke up.
"Order units to form into their battle-groups. Air-defences to be readied. Return fire only. All units to be in their assigned battle-groups within 20 minutes or less."
"Yes sir," replied the nervous ensign, and scooted off towards the carrier's comms room.
"And I hope for your sake we don't have to fire." He looked out of his window. His cabin was a very spartan one, the only decoration being a flag that had once flown from a fascist dreadnaught, sunk by his father's submarine. He wondered if his sone would have a flag to hang on his wall, and glanced out of the windows at the ships, watching as they began to move.

I have Fisheries Patrol aircraft that fly along my waters. Shoot them down, and it's an act of war.

The Praetonian Merchant Convoy 182.43 was approaching the Sevarian port. This was not a lone merchant ship, but a full convoy. It consisted of 32 medium merchanment and tankers, and was escorted by the 12th Destroyer Squadron. This consisted of 1 Griffin Class Light Cruiser, 6 Cassius Class Destroyers, 1 Dauntless Class ASW Frigate and 1 Oberon Class Missile Defence Frigate. It was moving at cruising speed toward the blockade.

Attention Blockade Vessels:
This convoy is under protection of my forces. If you attack- The consequences will be dire.

"Comrade Admiral. Submarines confirm enemy units closing. Most subs are ready to fire, sir. They request orders."
Romanov looked out of the window, at a sky that was rapidly becoming overcast. Should he cut them loose? If he did, his submarines could decimate the incoming ships, destroy or disable many of them before they even knew they were being fired upon.

At the price of starting a war.

He rubbed the bridge of his nose, frowning. "Submarines are to hold fire until enemy ships open fire, on any allied forces. They are then to engage at will." He addressed his 2IC.
"CAPs?"
"In place."
"Radars?"
"Active."
"SSMs, SAMs?"
"Ready."
Romanov paused.
"Let them come."

We will not fire on merchant ships, however we will not move to let them pass. Our fleet is positioned in international waters and is not in violation of any international laws or treaties. We will maintain our position until further notice.

If we are fired upon, it will be considered an act of war and we shall repond in kind.

"Again, Kahta command, we are awaiting permission to continue with the bombing of Sevaris targets. Please advise." The lead fighter sent again, as the Chellian fighter aircraft banked left, barely infringing on the border of sevaris, banking left to meet up with the Grunge-france fleet, the aircraft remaining over sevaris waters.

The Chellian navy had made it very close to the blockading forces now. The Chellian escort carrier Sapphire was ordered to launch a tactical landing on one of the DPoU ships...

---

Five H-1 and 2 H-8 helicopter sped at fast cruising speeds towards the head Praetonia ship. The H-1's were one manned attack helicopters, armed with 4 HOT missiles and one Rocket pod each. The H-8's were unarmed passenger helicopters, the two holding 9 chellian marines each. The helicopters began sending messages to the Praetonia merchant ships to stop immediatly as they were about to be boarded.

*6 Sevarisian MiG-29s flew out to the convoy*
Chellian forces, turn back at once. This convoy is under our protection.

"Sir!" a Leiutenant ran breathlessly to the bridge. "Besstrashniy reports enemy units attempting to board, sir!"
"Order Besstrashniy to make flank speed away from the targets. Lock them up with the radars. Do not open fire. Any man who opens fire without orders will be shot!"

Chellian forces: Do not attempt to board our ships. You will be fired upon. This is your only warning. If you wish to precipitate a war, then you are very close to it. Your helicopters may loiter close by.

Tyrandis Central Command, classified location

"As you can see, Generals, " said Praetor Conrad Davidson, commander of all Tyrandisan military forces, "the situation in Sevaris is quickly escalating into full blown war. Officially, Tyrandis has not declared any stance in this conflict; however, the Executor has made it his intention to support the Sevarians against the aggression of Kahta.

Our expeditionary naval forces are currently unavailable, as they have been directed to crush the psychotic dictatorship of Irasland. They will, however, become available for use within a few days.

Our course of action, as dictated by the political leadership, is to support Sevaris.

Therefore, all our assistance must be done in terms of economic aid.

General Hawkins, direct the 892nd Support Wing to begin airdrops of supplies.

Also, dispatch two Tactical Strike Wings to the Sevarians."

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Tyrandis Public Statement

"After careful analysis of the situation developing in Sevaris, the Imperial Triumviate has decided to aid the Sevarians against the unwarranted aggression of Kahta.

The 892nd Support Wing has been ordered to conduct airdrops of supplies from our bases in the Laccadive Islands in support of Sevaris.

Also, the 555th and 28th Strike Wings will escort the 892nd in their mission. They have been ordered not to fire unless attacked.

Let it be known that any action conducted against our aircraft will constitute an act of war."

http://www.adventchildren.net/ff7ac/movie/images/char-cloud.jpg
Executor Xavier Davidson
Executor of State
-=Imperial Triumviate of Tyrandis=-

We thank you for your aid, Tyrandis.

As do we.

OOC: Does anybody else have that music from the point in The Hunt for Red October where the F-14 crashes on playing in their heads? Kinda foreboding, "this is going to be a colossal war and we will all die if someone fucks up" music :D

"Sir!" a Leiutenant ran breathlessly to the bridge. "Besstrashniy reports enemy units attempting to board, sir!"
"Order Besstrashniy to make flank speed away from the targets. Lock them up with the radars. Do not open fire. Any man who opens fire without orders will be shot!"

Chellian forces: Do not attempt to board our ships. You will be fired upon. This is your only warning. If you wish to precipitate a war, then you are very close to it. Your helicopters may loiter close by.

OOC:We said praetonia, not you. Your ships are already in sevaris waters.

IC:

"This is Chellian Rotary Wing H-1 Mission leader. Sevaris aircraft, we are in international waters and an attack on us will bring upon the wrath of the chellian war machine. Turn back and land. Our orders are ours to follow."

As the message was broadcast, 6 I-4 Aircraft broke off from the attack group, and headed for the Migs that had been scrambled against the chellian helicopters.

This Praetonian convoy is under our protection. Turn back now. *6 more MiGs flew up to aid their comrades*

OOC: Chellis, are you sure? I may be getting confused here, but I read this:

"The Chellian navy had made it very close to the blockading forces now. The Chellian escort carrier Sapphire was ordered to launch a tactical landing on one of the DPoU ships..."

Stand down and return to the blockade. The blockade will continue. Do not fire unless attacked.


The remainder of my assigned fleet has arrived. We are within international waters.

Hey, my PMCs were hired out. Whoever hired them may RP their actions. :)

"We are warships and merchantmen of the Imperial Praetonian Navy. You will not board us. Any attempt to board will result in your destruction. We advise you to turn around."

Meanwhile the cruiser, the destroyers and the friagtes began locking weapons. They had enough AA weaponary to destroy this small force. The Oberon Anti-Missile Firgates prepared to shoot down any incoming fire.

OOC:DPoU, I meant to write Praetonia there, sorry.
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IC:

The I-4's appeared out of the woodwork. Their radar's immediatly popped online, and the migs glowed on their screens. The I-4's messaged the migs. "Attention Mig squadren. You are outgunned and outtrained. Withdraw or die." Sent one of the aircraft, as the Internal bays of the I-4's readied and the wing mounted missiles were already itching to fire.

"We are warships and merchantmen of the Imperial Praetonian Navy. You will not board us. Any attempt to board will result in your destruction. We advise you to turn around."

Meanwhile the cruiser, the destroyers and the friagtes began locking weapons. They had enough AA weaponary to destroy this small force. The Oberon Anti-Missile Firgates prepared to shoot down any incoming fire.

The helicopters sent a message to the Praetonian forces. "If you fire upon us, war will be declared on you and your nation destroyed, as well as your small naval forces. Do not provoke us." The helicopters said, getting closer and closer to the ships.

Over Intl Waters

The first 5 C-130s of the 892nd overflew the blockade of Sevaris. Although the 2 Strike Wings were still not prepared for deployment, the pilots of the lumbering cargo craft figured that there would be no attempt to stop them, considering that no one wanted to provoke conflict.

"This is Alpha Lead, squadron is approaching the drop point..."

All five of the Tyrandisan craft reached Sevarian waters safely, and dropped a huge amount of arms, fuel, and provisions for the Sevarian government. The flights would continue, at least until the blockade ended or if the situation turned into war.

Alpha squadron began the long trip home just as Bravo geared up for their mission...

People below held up a great big "THANKS!" sign.

Meanwhile....
*A small Sevarisian cruiser pulled up near the Praetonian ship*

Attention Chellian forces: This is the cruiser Admiral Nelson. Do not get any closer- or we will not hesitate to fire.

"You have no right to board our ships. The landing of a helicopter upon a Praetonian ship will be considered an attack upon our sovereign nation. If a helicopter land we will open fire."

[OOC: Has a war actually started?]

President Mike Sarzo received two items of news. One brought a smile to his face. Cam III agreed to the terms that Senior Vice President for External Affairs Mark Lorber outlined, effectively ending the war against Cam III.

However, the second item quickly put an end to the smile. Comments by countries including Chellis turned Sarzo's brief elation over winning the war to anger.

"Sarzonia is absolutely outraged at the statements and actions undertaken by Chellis against Praetonian vessels," Sarzo said in a statement.

"We strongly suggest that Chellis withdraw from its war footing and cease its actions against our Praetonian allies.

"In addition, if the mercenary forces of Communist Mississippi violate any laws, their government is responsible for their actions in accordance with international law. We will view any actions taken my any of the mercenary forces as being directly approved by the Communist Mississippi government.

"We also address the Kahtan government and strongly suggest to them that they proceed to the negotiating table to avert a terrible war. We would be willing to host peace talks in our capital, Woodstock."

Two of the four fleets surrounding Cam III's fleet set course to intercept the Chellisian fleet, sailing at flanking speed for a point in international waters near the Chellis fleet. The four satellites carrying tungsten rods were re-supplied by a space orbiter and were readied for firing. In addition, four more satellites armed with tungsten rods were launched into space.

Two squadrons of fighter jets took off to provide the Sarzonian fleets with their standard aircraft cover.

[OOC: I'll post fleet composition later tonight.]

Chellian helicopters: "If you turn your ships away from sevaris, you will not be boarded. In case you were not aware, there is a blockade of sevaris. We will not land on your ships if you turn away or completely stop your vehicles."

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To Sarzonia:"Sevaris is being blockaded, and praetonian ships are not allowed to go through."

An-71M AWACS "Cyclops 3"
"Contact merge. I-4s now closing friendly aircraft. Estimated time until collision 2 minutes. Recommend alert friendly covering aircraft."

Albatross Flight, four Su-33Bs

"Albatross lead, recommend you make ready for attack. Enemy aircraft converging with friendlies at bearing one-nine-seven."
"Roger Cyclops 3."

The Nyerushimiy

Admiral, Cyclops 3 reports evenmy aircraft converging with Sevaris aircraft. Albatross flight ordered to ready for combat."
Romanov look at the plot. "Order Albatross flight to make one pass, low and fast, toward the Chellian planes."

Albatross flight

"Albatross flight, Achilles. Turn to bearing 197, 100 metres, speed buster, over. Return to station once this complete."
"Roger, Achilles, turning 197, 100 metres, buster."

The four Su-33Bs headed for the deck and opened their engines to afterburner, screaming towards the I-4s.

[OOC: Here's the composition of EACH of the fleets being sent to the fray:

1 Vengeance-class super carrier (about 130 aircraft each)
2 Royal Holly-class aircraft carriers (about 85 aircraft each)
2 Royal Edmund-class aircraft carriers (about 60 aircraft each)
2 Bastion-class battleships (with nine 20" guns each)
2 Arizona-class battleships (with 12 21" guns each)
3 Iowa-class battleships
1 Truxtun-class battlecruiser (with nine 14" guns)
2 Alliance-class supercruisers (with nine 11" guns each)
2 Duchy-class heavy cruisers
4 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (with nine 9" guns each)
5 Province-class cruisers
5 Ithaca-class light cruisers (with nine 6" guns each)
10 County-class AA destroyers
10 City-class general purpose destroyers
5 Insidious-class electronics warfare destroyers
15 Furtive-class frigates
10 Buggles-class frigates
15 SSNs (I'm not sure what the class name is but they come from Isselmere)
10 SSBNs (same as above for the SSNs)

Plus various support ships.]

An-71M AWACS "Cyclops 3"
"Contact merge. I-4s now closing friendly aircraft. Estimated time until collision 2 minutes. Recommend alert friendly covering aircraft."

Albatross Flight, four Su-33Bs

"Albatross lead, recommend you make ready for attack. Enemy aircraft converging with friendlies at bearing one-nine-seven."
"Roger Cyclops 3."

The Nyerushimiy

Admiral, Cyclops 3 reports evenmy aircraft converging with Sevaris aircraft. Albatross flight ordered to ready for combat."
Romanov look at the plot. "Order Albatross flight to make one pass, low and fast, toward the Chellian planes."

Albatross flight

"Albatross flight, Achilles. Turn to bearing 197, 100 metres, speed buster, over. Return to station once this complete."
"Roger, Achilles, turning 197, 100 metres, buster."

The four Su-33Bs headed for the deck and opened their engines to afterburner, screaming towards the I-4s.

As soon as one of the I-4's were detected by DPoU, the Su's were detected by the I-4's. "Shit, thats 16 versus 6 now." yelled one of the pilots to himself, as the Su's closed on them. "Screw them. Pull our aircraft higher, so we can be more effective with our missiles. Also, tell one of our V-121's to drop a bomb into sevaris waters, but not on any ships or people, etc. Just enough to remind them we are here." Said the lead pilot, as a second I-4 pilot fired a warning burst well over one of the Mig-29's, to show them they meant buisness. "DontPiss Aircraft, turn back now. This is your only warning."

To Sarzonia:"Sevaris is being blockaded, and praetonian ships are not allowed to go through."

"I am well aware of that," Admiral Marcus Patinkin snarled, to no one in particular aboard the Vengeance.

"Attention Chellis helicopters, this is Admiral Marcus Patinkin of the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy. Your aggressive actions against our allies Praetonia are considered an act of aggression against Sarzonia. We advise you to stand down or we will respond appropriately," Patinkin said.

Meanwhile, in the bunkers, Parliament debated a declaration of hostility against Chellis. The measure would stop short of declaring war against either of the sides in the conflict, but it announced to the world where Sarzonia stood.

"The act of sending armed forces to board a vessel from another soverign nation without their consent is viewed in as an act of war," the statement from Parliament read. "We can not tolerate such an act by the rogue nation of Chellis against our allies in Praetonia and we will not tolerate such transgressions."

The homeland defense forces around Sarzonia, still having not stood down from the Cam III war, quickly mobilized once again in the event of an attack by any of the opposing nations. Railguns along each of the fortifications near every major port in Sarzonia were at the ready in the event of a hostile attack.

"So much for standing down, huh," Commodore Stephen Marcus asked Patinkin bleakly.

Albatross flight

"...only warning."
"Albatross flight, on my mark, break left to 107."

The Su-33Bs turned, screeching towards the Praetonian ships, then pulled upo, dipped their wings and headed back for their carriers.

The V-121's began gaining altitude, breaking off from the I-4's, who stayed at 56,000 feet. They were very close to reaching the sevaris forces, the planes headed to a large dock where Sevaris ships were. As the planes closed in, the lead I-4 sent a message to the lead Kahta ship. "Chellian aerial attack about to commence. Requesting final authorization from Kahta for a go-ahead against sevaris ships."

Request denied.

"Attention Chellis helicopters, this is Admiral Marcus Patinkin of the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy. Your aggressive actions against our allies Praetonia are considered an act of aggression against Sarzonia. We advise you to stand down or we will respond appropriately," Patinkin said.

"Are they serious?" Said one of the H-1 helicopters to the others.

"Sarzonia, we could see your heading towards our fleets as an act of agression, and we could attack you rightly? Stand down and shut up. Do not tempt the strongest nation in the world." Said a second H-1 pilot, as he scoffed at the idea that sarzonia would dare threaten them.

[wire to Kahta]
We are picking up enemy craft over your airspace. They are traveling at a very high altitude. Our satellites have tracked the craft to Canada. Our satellites will continue photography of the airspacer over Kahta and its outlying lands.
[ITD out]

I do not care if someone makes survailence flights, as I would rather be open as to my activities than be secretive and make them suspicious.

Request denied.
"Ok, request de...wait, denied? The hell?" Said one of the chellian pilots, as a red light was given to their operation. "Uhm...Okay..." Said the pilots, breaking backwards. The V-121's began heading back for the carriers, the I-4's all headed towards the chellian Helicopters, so they could provide at least some air coverage before they had to go back to the carriers, to land.

"Ok, request de...wait, denied? The hell?" Said one of the chellian pilots, as a red light was given to their operation. "Uhm...Okay..." Said the pilots, breaking backwards. The V-121's began heading back for the carriers, the I-4's all headed towards the chellian Helicopters, so they could provide at least some air coverage before they had to go back to the carriers, to land.

[OOC: What's going on?]

[OOC: What's going on?]

OOC: 200 I-4's are covering my 7 helicopters(O.o) and my V-121's are returning to their carriers.

It has been concluded that the missile that struck the NS Kahta was of Sevarisian manufacture. We ask Sevarias to stand down and admit he fired the missile.

OOC: 200 I-4's are covering my 7 helicopters(O.o) and my V-121's are returning to their carriers.

[OOC: Does that mean you are standing down?

If you are backing away from your threats against Praetonia, Sarzonia will be focusing on trying economic and diplomatic pressures against Kahta in an attempt to resolve matters peacefully.]

150 B-52's have been reportedly leaving airbases and will be on duty at 45,000 feet waiting for a Sevarisian response.

-After navigating into the waters, in their route to enter the Sevaris´regional waters, The 3rd AoE2 Armada stoped 24 kilometers away from The Chellis´fleet-


****Message to the Convoy:

"This is Admiral Duran. I am here to enforce this blockade and to support the Kahtian and Chellian forces. Obey the instructions of CHellis, DO NOT violate this blockade, doing so will grant us the right to stop you with force.



-


****Message to the Cellis´fleet:

""Regards, noble allies. This is Admiral Duran, from the 3rd AoE2 Regional Armada from the AoE2 Regional Army, who has the strongest and most advanced Navy in the world, for all our nations have borned from the sea and have borned to rule the oceans. We, the sons of Poseidon salute you, Chellis, indeed the most powerful nation in this world.

We cannot allow these bastards to dissrespect our status, and we cannot let them took our orders as a joke. The blockade will continue and we will help enforcing it... or we will help sunk any ship who dares to cross without our authorisation""


--

4th Captain: Admiral, We detect some submarines near us, I do not think they are friendly...

Admiral: All right... Prepare the deep charges. If a single torpedoe is launched at us, we will blow the damn subs no matter what. Do they know we have detected them?

4th Captain: No way to know it, Admiral.

Admiral:We received the information that Sevaris has some ships near here... Send the 20 Golden Eagle Jets that we have on the air to find the fishing ships or all other kinds of ships. When they have located them... well, order Captain Gondor (-the captain of the 20 jet fighters force-) to act as he best considers.

4th Captain: Yes Admiral.


-And the 20 Golden Eagle jet fighters stopped their mission of protecting the Armada and left to locate the Severis´ships-

[OOC: Does that mean you are standing down?

If you are backing away from your threats against Praetonia, Sarzonia will be focusing on trying economic and diplomatic pressures against Kahta in an attempt to resolve matters peacefully.]

OOC: No, not standing down. Just not bombing. Yet.

"Sir, their fighters and choppers are heading for what looks like their aircraft carriers," the lieutenant commanding the flight squadrons escorting the Sarzonian fleets radioed Patinkin.

"What are our orders, Admiral?"

"Do not interfere," Patinkin ordered. Only attack if we are fired upon."

****Message to the Chellis´fleet:

""Regards, noble allies. This is Admiral Duran, from the 3rd AoE2 Regional Armada from the AoE2 Regional Army, who has the strongest and most advanced Navy in the world, for all our nations have borned from the sea and have borned to rule the oceans. We, the sons of Poseidon salute you, Chellis, indeed the most powerful nation in this world.

We cannot allow these bastards to dissrespect our status, and we cannot let them took our orders as a joke. The blockade will continue and we will help enforcing it... or we will help sunk any ship who dares to cross without our authorisation""

To: Grunge-France fleet

"Chellis completely agrees, and while we hope we can pressure sevaris into signing a treaty with us in favor, we are not going to be humiliated. Chellian forces stand with yours, and while we dont indeed have a wonderful navy, our forces are well trained and determined. We hope to fight along side you, our friends."

*A couple fireworks are lit off the deck of the CHN Topez, a carrier.

Kahta has an additional 15 CVNBG's being deployed to the region in a reserve role.

We are also sending 100 Seawolf Class subs into the region.

Considering that the blockade of Sevaris without a formal declaration of war is a total and complete violation of international law, the Imperial Triumviate has ordered two more Support Wings to continue flying in supplies for the Sevarians.

Also, we have informed the United Nations of this illegal blockade, and a full inquiry into the matter is pending.

Secret IC To Allies of Sevaris

Tyrandis has recalled the 1st Carrier Group from Iraslandian waters for redeployment and has readied several Strategic Bomber Wings for any attack that will take place.

Considering that the blockade of Sevaris without a formal declaration of war is a total and complete violation of international law, the Imperial Triumviate has ordered two more Support Wings to continue flying in supplies for the Sevarians.

Also, we have informed the United Nations of this illegal blockade, and a full inquiry into the matter is pending.

Secret IC To Allies of Sevaris

Tyrandis has recalled the 1st Carrier Group and has readied several Strategic Bomber Wings for any attack that will take place.

Good lord, the UN.

Considering that the blockade of Sevaris without a formal declaration of war is a total and complete violation of international law, the Imperial Triumviate has ordered two more Support Wings to continue flying in supplies for the Sevarians.

Also, we have informed the United Nations of this illegal blockade, and a full inquiry into the matter is pending.



Kahta does not follow any international law, so your statement does not mean anything.

If your support aircraft fly towards Sevaris I will shoot them down.

"Sir we have an unknown number of cargo aircraft coming in towards Sevaris."

The capitan replied "Launch 15 JSF's and 10 F/A-18's. If the aircraft do not turn around, have them shot down."

15 JSF's and 10 F/A-18's are headed to intercept the cargo planes.

Intl Waters

Charlie Squadron of the 892nd Support Wing, composed of 5 C-130 cargo ships and covered by the full 555th Strike Wing (60x F/A-23 Black Widow) made their way towards Sevaris again for the airdrop. However, radar from AWACS planes stationed near the area detected the launch of the twenty five Kahtan fighters.

The 555th was operating at 60,500 feet above sea level, much higher than the unsuspecting Kahtan interception force and the cargo planes they were guarding.

"Attention Kahtan aircraft," radioed the pilot of the lead C-130 over the global radio channel, "We are on a humanitarian aid mission to Sevaris. Do not attempt to intercept or force us back."

Grunge-France is a strong supporter of the UN.
You can expect a strong dissaproval of your inquiry.

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Captain Gondor: Admiral, my guys and I have found some Sevarian civil ships, most likely to be owned by fishermen.

Admiral Duran: Good. Now you´re at charge.

Captain Gondor: Got it.

--

Captain Gondor: Hmm... let´s hope the fishermen or any ship over there has a radio...hmm... there you go, ok:
"This is Captain Gondor. We have detected you, Sevarian ships, and we have decided that your presence is not going to do any good to the progress of our mission. There are 20 jets over you, and the best way to keep them from sinking your little ships is by returning to Sevaris INMEDIATELLY. You must stop your activities and leave to Sevaris´land. This is an ORDER. Do so, and you will have no problems. Disobey, and we will deal with you guys properly."

-Awaiting response-

SSGN KNS Severomorsk, still in Sevarisian waters

"Oh shit, we've got multiple contacts overhead, rough phalanx formation. Call it a medium-sized fleet," called Master Chief Haverson from the sonar room.

"Conn, aye," responded Commander Lovell. "Captain McKay, to the bridge ASAP please."

A few moments later, Captain First Rank James McKay appeared on the bridge of the sub.

"Nav, I have the conn."

"Aye, Captain has the conn."

"Sonar, conn, what's going on?"

"Sir, sounds like we have a naval blockade forming around Sevaris. Nothing's definite, most of the sierras are pounding away with active sonar and we've got multiple helos overhead."

"Anything directing on us?"

"Getting some weak reverberations, below detection values though. Sir, there's no thermocline in this region until 2100 feet."

"Damn. Nav, how long before we are safe?"

"At this speed, we will be out of Sevarisian territorial waters in 12 hours."

"Keep me posted. Load tubes two and four in case someone gets an itchy trigger finger and thinks we're Sevarisian."

The missile submarine continued its slow and silent creep to safety in international waters.

Intl Waters

Charlie Squadron of the 892nd Support Wing, composed of 5 C-130 cargo ships and covered by the full 555th Strike Wing (60x F/A-23 Black Widow) made their way towards Sevaris again for the airdrop. However, radar from AWACS planes stationed near the area detected the launch of the twenty five Kahtan fighters.

The 555th was operating at 60,500 feet above sea level, much higher than the unsuspecting Kahtan interception force and the cargo planes they were guarding.

"Attention Kahtan aircraft," radioed the pilot of the lead C-130 over the global radio channel, "We are on a humanitarian aid mission to Sevaris. Do not attempt to intercept or force us back."

We will allow you to pass this time, however, we will not allow it again.

In response to the Kahtan B-52 deployment we will commence shadowing with MiG-31MU long-range interceptors. Do not be alarmed. Consider it a friendly gesture.

"Enemy ships reported to be approaching. Should we request reinforcements?" asked Romanov's 2IC. The latter scratched his chin.
"No. Get AV-MF on the line, see if they can whistle up some Tu-22M7s; also see if we can get some Bears into the area, to keep an eye."

The request took half an hour to process, but AV-MF reported that they had six regiments of Tu-22M7s ready to go, along with four Tu-160B regiments. Romanov breathed deeply. They were on the brink of a devastating war, and he was afraid to commit further forces, lest they provide provocation. Yet he did not dare simply let the Grunge-French ships in without having forces to deal with them, and so he requested four Tu-95s to be sent to assist in shadowing, along with a pair of Akula-IIE electronic warfare submarines.

In response to the Kahtan B-52 deployment we will commence shadowing with MiG-31MU long-range interceptors. Do not be alarmed. Consider it a friendly gesture.

"Enemy ships reported to be approaching. Should we request reinforcements?" asked Romanov's 2IC. The latter scratched his chin.
"No. Get AV-MF on the line, see if they can whistle up some Tu-22M7s; also see if we can get some Bears into the area, to keep an eye."

The request took half an hour to process, but AV-MF reported that they had six regiments of Tu-22M7s ready to go, along with four Tu-160B regiments. Romanov breathed deeply. They were on the brink of a devastating war, and he was afraid to commit further forces, lest they provide provocation. Yet he did not dare simply let the Grunge-French ships in without having forces to deal with them, and so he requested four Tu-95s to be sent to assist in shadowing, along with a pair of Akula-IIE electronic warfare submarines.

If you strategically bomb my country, I will do the same to you.

OOC: Nay, nay. AV-MF is the Soviet acronym for Aviatsiya-Voenno Morskogo Flota, or Naval Aviation. We don't much bother with nuclear bombers. ICBMs are a much better option.

If you use nuclear weapons it will be the end of your country. The EMP fallout would destroy almost all of the electronics in your country. We use weapons up to 75 Megatons of size.

OOC: Oh stop being such a prat. Sorry, but that's just foolishness. If I were going to use nuclear weapons I would have used them already, and en masse. And don't threaten me with your "I have a bigger bomb" rubbish. It makes not one whit of difference. If I were to launch my nuclear arsenal at your nation there would be nothing left in Kahta but a lot of craters, and if you were to launch yours it would be much the same here. Unless of course you have an SDI that can stop about 45,000 inbound targets.

We will suppot Kahta under ANY circumstance...Grunge-France has never used Nuclear Weaponry in our whole history, we have never needed it to win a war. Now imagine Grunge-France USED nuclear weaponry...
That´s going to happen if this little thing goes nuclear, and you don´t want that.

OOC: FFS! Can you not bloody read man?! Watch my lips: If. I. Were. Going. To. Nuke. Kahta. I. Would. Have. Done. It. Already. Clear?

IC: We are puzzled by the threats being bandied about by both Kahta and Grunge-France. Then again, we are puzzled by both nations' attitudes anyway.

OOC: Yes, I have a large penis too, but do we really need to compare sizes here?

IC: Chellian V-121's are refueling at the chellian carriers, preparing for a possible attack on sevaris targets. All but 24 of the I-4's are returning to carriers.

OOC: Amusing, yes, but missing my point. I was merely saying that it's pointless for anybody to think of using nukes first, and that I recognise that. It rather irritates me when people keep labouring a point like that.

The Tyrandisan C-130s finish the drop, and successfully deliver more ammunition, provisions, and supplies to Sevaris.

Secret IC Transmission to all allies of Sevaris
It is evident that the Kahtan blockade can be overthrown with intimidation. As you can see, we managed to complete airdrops as our own fighters outnumbered theirs by several times.

Therefore, I suggest that any attempts to run the blockade be done with excessive force. If you purchased a Doujin-class, use it.

OOC: Might be a bad idea man. Everybody would band together just to sink it...

IC:
Tu-142M "Gull three" had been flying for the past hour toward her destination, her fuel tanks brimming. The plane had enough endurance to get to the assigned target area, 1,800 miles away, loiter for six hours, and then head to Sevaris for refuelling. That, of course, would be the interesting part. The Tu-142M had enourmous endurance, but virtually no combat ability. Its' sole defences were a pair of R-77 AAMs mounted on overwing hardpoints, for use as a last resort. The aircraft's giant wings were filled with fuel, and her fuselage packed with sophisticated equipment that monitored any and all radio and electronic traffic that passed through it.

<460 miles from DPUO fleet>

The lone EB-3 was joined by another two, one to cover the Sevarisian fleet, and another to cover the Sarzonian fleet. When the war began, they would be the first McLeodian EB-3s to ever fire a missile in combat, and they would most certainly make themselves known.

OOC: Oh, MacLeod: I dunno, maybe things are tense enough - they're pretty good I think - but would you be OK with a Hunt for Red October-style thing, where the aircraft meet (as in mine shadow yours) and there's a collision? If you're interested we can work it our via TG.

OOC: Oh, MacLeod: I dunno, maybe things are tense enough - they're pretty good I think - but would you be OK with a Hunt for Red October-style thing, where the aircraft meet (as in mine shadow yours) and there's a collision? If you're interested we can work it our via TG.

OOC: Check TGs.

<460 miles from DPUO fleet>

The lone EB-3 was joined by another two, one to cover the Sevarisian fleet, and another to cover the Sarzonian fleet. When the war began, they would be the first McLeodian EB-3s to ever fire a missile in combat, and they would most certainly make themselves known.

[OOC: You do realize that would be considered an act of aggression on your part AND you do realize that I have two squadrons of fighters escorting my naval forces as standard operating procedures (which I outlined in a previous post, I might add). You would have to fight your way past them to "cover" my fleet.

At least I think you're on the side with Kahta. If you're on the side with Sevaris and you intend it as a defensive measure in the event of an attack, then I've read this whole bloody thread wrong.]

What's our current situation?

Everyone's standing with a gun to each other's heads, waiting for somebody to pull the trigger...

Shit. Anyway.....
Kahta- If you dare attack those Tyrandian planes- which are doing work for the Sevarisian government- you will get war.

Kahta- WE DID NOT FIRE THAT MISSILE AT ALL. It may have been made by us, but our facilities were not launching at that time. It would've taken an order from myself to do so.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

We can corroborate this. The missile came from a point not known to contain any Sevaris launcher units. In addition, friendly units in the vicinity (OOC: remember the ground forces I shipped in? There are 2 Naval Infantry Divisions in Sevaris now, and an Airborne Division too.) did not report any missile launch.

[OOC: You do realize that would be considered an act of aggression on your part AND you do realize that I have two squadrons of fighters escorting my naval forces as standard operating procedures (which I outlined in a previous post, I might add). You would have to fight your way past them to "cover" my fleet.

At least I think you're on the side with Kahta. If you're on the side with Sevaris and you intend it as a defensive measure in the event of an attack, then I've read this whole bloody thread wrong.]


OOC: Sorry, by cover, i meant from 400 miles away, waiting for someone to fire the first shot, then the low-detection bombers launch low-detection missiles and run like crazy b*stards towards McLeod03. If you can detect stealthy aircraft from 400 miles away, then i'm impressed. Besides, i never said i was going to try to sink anything....

OOC: Sorry, by cover, i meant from 400 miles away, waiting for someone to fire the first shot, then the low-detection bombers launch low-detection missiles and run like crazy b*stards towards McLeod03. If you can detect stealthy aircraft from 400 miles away, then i'm impressed. Besides, i never said i was going to try to sink anything....

[OOC: Thanks for the clarification. Just wanted you to note that I send fighters to escort surface ships as standard operating procedure. Then again, they wouldn't be in a range that would detect your aircraft (which wouldn't be IMPOSSIBLE, but would be very hard unless we're looking for the radar signature.

We're also waiting for someone to fire the first shot at us. We won't fire the first shot.]

The Republic of Octovonia is watching the situation closely as the threat of open war increases as all players involved are awaiting the first shot.
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Meeting of the High Council. Location classified.

"We will not be pushed around be these insolent thugs!" yelled Prime Minister Ian Mckinney who violently slams his left fist into the table at a meeting for the High Council. "Godamnit, I dont want to be held responsible for any war, what are our options generals?".
- "Sir, I recommend extreme caution and that we should send ships to support and supply Sevaris. They should not be armed, not heavily, we could outfit a few of our merchant ships with 25mm Bushmaster chainguns and some .50 cal machine guns. They wouldn't be a serious threat to any other navy and yet still have a reasonable defense against boarding parties" recommended General Karl Markos.
"What are some other options?" McKinney asked to the otehr generals.
- "We should launch a first-strike against the Kahtan fleet with our long-range bombers and strike aircraft to cripple or destroy their carriers. Our submarines could attack their escorts as a diversion and have our fighters fly high above ready to pounce on any aircraft they launch" an older admiral, Tom Raynek, a veteran of many past conflicts. "It would be risky and we would risk our own annhilation if they launch a strategic attack against our cities".
"Could our air-defense and anti-missile systems stop such an attack?" inquirred the PM.
- "Not if they launch all of what they have at us, we could at best stop 60% of the warheads from hitting target, the other 40% worry me a lot more" the graying Air force General Hector Gouzenko replied.
"My word, well I think we'll pass on the second plan for now, shelve it for later so to speak. I will not risk our people for a few carriers. We will go ahead with the first plan General Markos created. If our merchant ships are attacked, we will start to initiate plan number 2 advised to us by Admiral Raynek, but only with planning between our allies to assure full strength" PM McKinney said as he stood up from the table. "Now who wants a beer? They're on me this time!" The High Council laughed for a few minutes and proceeded to their helicopters back to the capitol city of Octovonia, where the beer was.
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OOC: We will not attack unless provoked, we are going to run the blockade and wish not to be disturbed, for our enemies' sakes.

OOC: Are there still helicopters around my ships? Im assuming there are not:

IC: PWS Wyvern, Griffin Class Light Cruiser

Captain: "They're backing off! Finally realised we wont let them board. Bring the convoy to flanking speed. Ready all defensive systems."

The fleet continued sailing at full speed for the port. The 12th Destroyer Squadron formed a protective circle around the 32 merchant ships, tracking the multiple possible hostiles on radar. They were ready for a fight, but would much rather run.

OOC: Please not that the transports wont be flying over the ships/blockades so they cant be shot down

IC:

The Victoria Alliance is getting in to aid its member Sevaris;

Royal Armed Forces XXIVth Combined Corps
35,000 Royal Army Infanty troops
100 x HHT-3 "Roosevelt" Heavy Main Battle Tanks
200 x ZLT Light Main Battle Tanks
20 M1A1 Abrams MBTs
15 Challenger II MBTs
10 Striker/Knight Artillery
85 Bradley Fighting Vehicles
198 Hummers
3 LHD-1 Wasp Class Amphibious Assualt Vessels
1,000 Rosktai Special Forces
2000 MAS 01.1 tanks


Transported by;

20 C-5 Galaxy Transport planes
10 Armoured Medical Evacuation
100 Chinook Transport Helicopter
100 x TC-1000 "Madison" Heavy Transport Helicopters

The transports will be flying over and over untill everything is there.

OOC: Are there still helicopters around my ships? Im assuming there are not:

IC: PWS Wyvern, Griffin Class Light Cruiser

Captain: "They're backing off! Finally realised we wont let them board. Bring the convoy to flanking speed. Ready all defensive systems."

The fleet continued sailing at full speed for the port. The 12th Destroyer Squadron formed a protective circle around the 32 merchant ships, tracking the multiple possible hostiles on radar. They were ready for a fight, but would much rather run.

They are, with 24 aircraft flying support.

The chellian helicopters are flying directly in front of the Praetonian ones, hovering slowly backwards, aimed at the ships with HOT missiles armed. "Praetonian ships, stop or turn back right now. If you attempt to go into Sevaris waters, we will fire on your ships with full complement. There is a blockade being enforced here."

"We are warships and merchantmen of the Imperial Praetonian Navy. We do not recognise your blockade. Offensive action taken against us will be considered an act of war and we will respond in kind"

OOC: What is a HOT missile?

It has come clear that the war will soon start, the following are landing on Sevaris bases:

25 FA 18 Hornets
25 F-14 Tomcats
15 A-6 Intruders
10 E-2C Hawkeyes
10 E-6 Prowlers

"We are warships and merchantmen of the Imperial Praetonian Navy. We do not recognise your blockade. Offensive action taken against us will be considered an act of war and we will respond in kind"

OOC: What is a HOT missile?

OOC: AT missile with about 1250mm penetration. Should be sufficient against lightly armoured ships, or at least if fired at the bridge. We also have rocket pods for deck attacks.

OOC: I looked it up. I dont think you'll be destroying my destroyers with a 6.5kg warhead.

OOC: I looked it up. I dont think you'll be destroying my destroyers with a 6.5kg warhead.

OOC: Would you prefer a 2000 kg warhead instead? I can provide if you want. Except i can't. D*mn it.

OOC: Anyway, it depends on what it hits. If the armour's that light there's a reasonable chance it'll go straight through the ship. One little problem, though: IIRC, HOT is wire-guided.

OOC: Anyway, it depends on what it hits. If the armour's that light there's a reasonable chance it'll go straight through the ship. One little problem, though: IIRC, HOT is wire-guided.

OOC: And? He's launching from a helo. HOT, IIRC, is very similiar to TOW, so launching from a relatively stable base shouldn't be that hard.

OOC: Would you want to sit still in a helo with God knows how many AA weapons waiting in the wings for the order to fire?

OOC: Point. But then, would you want to be manning the bridge of a ship that has anti-armour missiles aimed at its superstructure? I would assume that even with the wires cut, the missiles will still be pointed at the ship well enough to cause serious damage. Besides, when shit hits fan, or if it does, most AA weapons will have more important things to worry about.

Wired giuded missiles can be used from amnouvering platfroms but your operators have to be very very good.

of course it begs the question why they are using AT helos when the french would mroe likely be using helos armed with Marte or AS15TT

OOC: Yeah, I guess you're right. Only winning move for all sides is not to play. Still...just to keep the tension up :D

IC: The Cyclops 1

"Commander, those helicopters are damn close to the Praetonian ships."
"I know, I know, but there's nothing we can do. I'm not going to lob a SAM at them, and that's final."
"No, no, but maybe we can give them a fright."
The Commander glanced at his 2IC. "Whistle for some birds eh?"

Kingfisher flight, four Su-33Bs

"Kingfisher, Cyclops. Proceed bearing 185, buster. Scare that chopper pilot for us. Albatross flight will follow."
"Roger that."
This time it was eight Su-33s that pulled out of their turns and dived at the enemy helicopter, their targeting radars locked on.

Sevaris, I suggest you agree to the treaty I am trying to get made official between you and Kahta.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=343273

Wired giuded missiles can be used from amnouvering platfroms but your operators have to be very very good.

of course it begs the question why they are using AT helos when the french would mroe likely be using helos armed with Marte or AS15TT


Or indeed exocets. Isn't there an anti-shipping version of one of their naval helicopters capable of firing the exocet AM39?

Meanwhile the Praetonian convoy was not still. In fact it was moving at flanking speed toward Sevarian waters.

"Not long now..." said an officer aboard the PWS Jupiter.

"No, but I dont like the look of those missiles pointed at us. We'll have 'em out of the air as soon as they fire but they could cause some damage to the superstructure," said another, nervously.

"We'll make it. Even if they fire we'll make it in time," said the Captain, trying to keep morale up.

Any hostile aircraft or ship trailing these freighters, upon entry to my waters, will be shot down if they do not turn around after one minute.

I support Kahta, not military but we will send supplies to you.

Or indeed exocets. Isn't there an anti-shipping version of one of their naval helicopters capable of firing the exocet AM39?

the Super Frelon should be capaable of using the AM39 but the Panther/dolphin would be more common, or perhaps the lynx, maybe even with sea skua...

Raginsheep, is obliged to defend Sevaris against any aggressive actions. In this regard, we are sending the following forces to the region. However, they will remain just outside of the blockading forces range to prevent any misundestandings from occuring.
***IIX Fleet***
**4th Stragetic Carrier Taskforce
1 Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier --
10 F-14 Tomcat --
10 F/A-22N Raptor --
10 F/A-18E/F Hornet --
10 F-34 Black Kinghts V/STOL Carrier Attack Aircraft (VCAA) --
10 NH-56 Sea Tiger Anti-Submarine/Suface Warfare Helicopters (ASSWH) --
3 E-2C Hawkeye --
5 EA-6B Prowler --
3 CH-53E Super Stallion --
5 CH-46 Sea Knight --
1 Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship --
1 Kaiser Class Oiler Ship --
1 Mercy Class Hospital Ship --
2 Arleigh Burke Guided Missile AEGIS Destroyer --
2 DD-963 SPRUANCE-class Destroyers --
2 FFG-7 Oliver Hazard Perry Guided Missile Frigates --
1 SSN-688 Los Angeles-class Submarine--
**61st Naval Squadron
4 DDG-993 KIDD-class --
6 Arleigh Burke Guided Missile AEGIS Destroyer --
3 DD-963 SPRUANCE-class Destroyers --
2 SSN-21 Seawolf-class --
**192nd Naval Squadron
5 DDG-993 KIDD-class --
6 Arleigh Burke Guided Missile AEGIS Destroyer --
4 DD-963 SPRUANCE-class Destroyers --
3 SSN-21 Seawolf-class --
**15th Submarine Squadron
14 SSN-21 Seawolf-class --
7 SSN-688 Los Angeles-class Submarine --

The following have arrived in Sevaris;

Royal Armed Forces XXIVth Combined Corps
35,000 Royal Army Infanty troops
100 x HHT-3 "Roosevelt" Heavy Main Battle Tanks
200 x ZLT Light Main Battle Tanks
20 M1A1 Abrams MBTs
15 Challenger II MBTs
10 Striker/Knight Artillery
85 Bradley Fighting Vehicles
198 Hummers
3 LHD-1 Wasp Class Amphibious Assualt Vessels
1,000 Rosktai Special Forces
2000 MAS 01.1 tanks

25 FA 18 Hornets
25 F-14 Tomcats
15 A-6 Intruders
10 E-2C Hawkeyes
10 E-6 Prowlers

OOC: Check my previous post to see with what they were transported.

--The Jet Squadron of 20 Goldean Eagle Jet Fighters that left the Carriers in the 3rd AOE2 Armada, have just crossed the territorial waters of Sevaris-


-Lt. Jonas: Captain, We detect several small ships, most likely to be civilian.

Transmission to all the ships and vessels with a radio in the territorial waters of Sevaris:
*"This is Captain Gondor from the 3rd AoE2 Armada. I have orders to clear away these waters, for we consider the presence of any Sevarian ship, being civilian or military, against the interest of the blockade. Leave these waters, withdraw to your ports, and no one will suffer. This is an order. If you don´t obey, we will make your ships dissapear. This is the first and only warning""


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The 3rd AoE2 Armada was still in the area of Chellis´fleet, to help him enforce the blockade.

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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SECRETARIAT OF DEFENSE:
We see there is the possibility of a peaceful solution to this clonflict. Howver, due to the increasing commitment of forces that Sevaris´allies are doing, we feel we need another Armada in that area. The 4th AoE2 Armada has been ordered to set sail and direct to Sevaris, and, along with him, we will send some regular forces... in case a landing is needed.

-I will publish what does it have the 4th Armada later-

"Admiral, international channel monitors report Grunge-French ships prepping to attack Sevaris vessels." Romanov winced at this.
"CAPs to maximum alert. All units open fire on my order."

"Grunge-French vessels, do not fire upon Sevarian ships. We will overlook your aircraft infringing Sevarian waters this time, but not the next."

Added: Five more regiments of AV-MF bombers have been put on standby with AShMs (AS-4 and AS-6) loaded. Three regiments are Tu-22M7s with 2 AS-4s each, and two are Tu-160Bs with 2 AS-6s and 2 AS-4s each.

Sir! Sir!

What, boy?

Several reports of possible Sevaris ship being attacked, orders from staff to rise, sir!


These are rising to patrol around Sevaris ships;
25 FA 18 Hornets
25 F-14 Tomcats

Grunge, we're so close to a peace agreement, why are you ruining it?

Grunge, we're so close to a peace agreement, why are you ruining it?

Surely you jest. The only 'peace' is a ridiculously one sided treaty that Communist Mississippi and Chellis are attempting to cram down Sevaris's throat.

Axis Nova

Sarzonia has also proposed a deal which is fair, and Sevaris appears to be accepting.

To Grunge-France:
You will leave our waters at once- or die. My fleets are in my waters- they will blow you back to the bowels of hell. *Anti Aircraft Guns aboard many Sevarian ships started firing flak*

Meahwhile the 180 Praetonian Ships has arrived. Three full fleets with a combined airwing of over 1500 fighter/bombers. The mighty armada moved at flanking speed to intercept the Grunge-France intusion into Sevarian space.

"Sir, we are appraoching the Sevarian coast."

"Very good, they wont be threatening any more Praetonian convoys with us arround."

"Sir! Incoming message from Sevaris... the Grunge France fleet has entered Sevarian waters!"

"Move to intercept, but dont fire until they do.. even if they've already committed an act of war..."

*Sevarisian MiG-29s flew out to help deal with the Grunge-French fighters*
You will be blown to the bowels of hell---Imperialist scumbags.

Bump

Please do not open fire now. We have not done so, and you need not do so either.

Violations of our soveriegnty have gone on long enough. And now- they crossed our borders intentionally.

I hate to say it but if you open fire without them having actually shot at you we're up and leaving.

They intend to fire. I have word from them they will destroy any of my ships they come across. I cannot just let my people die like that.

They have not yet opened fire. If they do then the war begins regardless, thousands of people die and ruination comes to many. If they do not, then war can be averted. A great deal is at stake here, not least the survival of your nation, and you cannot let pride get in the way of fact. You cannot hope to do more than slow down their forces without your allies, and if you begin the shooting at least one of them will desert you.

Mississippian Mercenaries from "Airpower Unlimited" hired to fight for Kahta were already in the air. 400 F-16Ds, 200 MiG-31s, 300 F-15s, 100 F-14s, the pilots joked that the sky would spillover with their craft before they took off from airbases, and some took off from carriers of the PMC "Yacht Club". Now they were maintaining radio silence. They had been ordered by their current employer to intercept all Sevaris aircraft and not let one escape.


They were arranged in arrow formations, the planes making up the shaft of the arrow would either rise or drop when the enemy was detected. The planes making up the head of the arrow would draw the enemy in then the planes that rose would pounce and the ones that dropped would prevent the enemy from getting room to maneuver.


Their radar began to detect something. Several dozen Sevaris planes.

They swooped down and prepared for action.

This is not a matter of pride- this is a matter of letting innocent people be killed- even when we have the power to stop them. Besides- what am I to do? Let him kill my people?

Attention Unidentified Aircraft: This is Sevarisian airspace. Turn around at once- or face death.

If you commence firing now you will seal that fate of your country! I will not have my Navy battered for somebody who is not prepared to swallow his pride, steel his nerve and wait for the first shot to be fired!

The fighters issued one warning to Sevaris planes, "You are about to engage Grunge-French fighters, we request you stand down now and you return to your airbases. If not, you are outnumbered, outgunned, out-trained, and out-maneuvered. Turn back now."

"We are in our own airspace- you cannot tell us to turn back. We will only engage Grunge-French fighters if they start to attack our ships. Again, I repeat, turn back now, or face the consequences."

(Pilot) "Okay boys, remember, and ships and planes that aren't friendly to our employer are to be sent down. Squads with the exocets, are you ready?"


About 200 pilots replied, "Yes", their job was to attack any unfriendly ships in the area. They turned their targeting equipment on and each began selecting targets.

*The MiG-29s, realizing that the CM pilots were targeting, also started locking on to the CM fighters. AA defenses on ships and on the shore were activated and ready to fire. 2 Ronald Reagan-class Aircraft Carriers came and started launching planes to aid the defenders*

PWS Spartan

Sir, Communist Mississippi planes are on radar. They are locking weapons."

"Ready all missiles. Prepare to return fire. Do NOT fire until fired upon."

"Yes sir!"

AWACS "Cyclops 2

"Commander, enemy aircraft are illuminating Sevaris shipping." The Commander spat out his cigarette and ordered a regiment of Su-33Bs to lock up the enemy planes.

The Su-33s turned from their orbits and switched on their SBI-16 fire-control radars, locking R-37 ultra-long-range AAMs onto the CM fighters. A flight of Su-32FNP jammer aircraft readied their powerful active jamming systems, miniaturised versions of the jammers on the Tu-22M7.

"CM aircraft: Turn off your radars and retreat or be destroyed. This is your only warning."

PWS Tempest

On the loudspeakers aboard the massive carriers, the words "Scramble. Scramble. All pilots scramble." were being blarred out at the aircrew. 750 fighter/bombers were already patrolling, but this was an emergency and all fighters needed to be launched. There was perfect calm aboard the Praetonian ships. They had been trained for this all their working lives. They were ready to meet the enemy head on.

The planes flew right over the tops of the Praetonian ships, one almost clipped the control tower of their aircraft carrier. But other than turning and laughing, the pilots did nothing, at least not yet.


They also flew within inches of the few Praetonian Combat-Air-Patrol craft that were in the air.

The PMCs were basically trying to get them to fire first.