NationStates Jolt Archive

EDIT: This is an Earth II RP, in case you were wondering.

Colodia gives the Russian government 24 (RL) hours to give up it's remaining territory and allow itself to fall under Colodian rule, otherwise Colodia will throw off Russia's economy and invade.

Any allies wishing to grab a piece of Russia are welcome to HELP Colodia invade Russia. They will be given a piece sized depending on their help. The city of Moscow and Stalingrad will be given to Colodia, that's the only standard.

In the meantime, 10 Offensive Divisions, totalling 1 million, 10 thousand men and 1000 tanks are being prepared to be shipped across the Atlantic Ocean from Colombian and Virginian Naval Ports. These divisions will be ready at anytime.

OOC: (Don't expect me to post after you read this...until tomorrow)

Uh huh........

Generia will assist you in your conquest, on the condition that we are allowed control of certain oil fields in eastern Siberia.

Here's an image of what's already been claimed by another nation

http://img40.exs.cx/img40/4020/Asia1.gif

(This is an Earth II RP)

Colodia- Why can't you let Russia be? Russia has one of the world's most powerful militaries- and they are a free country. Any attempt at conquering Russia is doomed to fail. History has demonstrated this time and time again.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

IC: Colodian Spies deployed in Russia have been given the greenlight to head into the nation's banks and to learn more about Russia's currency secrets. Such as what security measures are placed in every note.

The world will condemn you for this. Leave Russia alone. Or else, your nation will most likely be destroyed by Russia.

The world will condemn you for this. Leave Russia alone. Or else, your nation will most likely be destroyed by Russia.
IC: President Pepper ignores Sevaris' statement on account that, in Earth II, nations are being claimed left and right. This is just another nation struggling to make itself stronger. Russia has no special rights. What of Brazil? Canada? Eastern Asia? Did the world condemn the poor people that lost their lives from those invasions?

IC: President Pepper ignores Sevaris' statement on account that, in Earth II, nations are being claimed left and right. This is just another nation struggling to make itself stronger. Russia has no special rights. What of Brazil? Canada? Eastern Asia? Did the world condemn the poor people that lost their lives from those invasions?

((OOC: Wait a second, is this some kind of anti-imperialism statement in disguise?))

I took the liberty of condeming them. No one else did, because many nations lack the courage to stand up to the large powers, for fear of destruction.

The Emperor of Layarteb sides with Colodia on this matter. Sevaris we implore you to consider all of the claiming going on in NS and to see this as just the same. When you claimed Maryland and I claimed the NE USA, it is the same as Colodia claiming parts of Russia.

Why not incorporate Russia into your Empire by helping them like I did to the Sudan and Chad??

As much as I want land.. and as tempting as this sounds, I refuse to join what is to become the largest imperialistic aggression in modern history..

[[Secret IC: Do it peacefully, and we might give this a second thought.. We'll commit a one million man force to your cause, even though our military is under extreme pressure right now.]]

Fine. I'll drop it. I only did that because a good portion of my country is of Russian origin anyway. However, if the Russian people do not want to be annexed by Colodia, then you must respect their wishes.

Fine. I'll drop it. I only did that because a good portion of my country is of Russian origin anyway. However, if the Russian people do not want to be annexed by Colodia, then you must respect their wishes.
Sevaris, you hold a claim of Maryland, no?

We'll gladly give you a piece of Russia equal to that of Maryland in exchange for Maryland.

Maryland has requested to be part of Sevaris. We will keep that promise. I want no part of Russia.

Maryland has requested to be part of Sevaris. We will keep that promise. I want no part of Russia.
A pity...

You may want to rethink those morals in the interests of your country. Colodia does have money. We can pay handsomely.

I ask for Maryland because Colodia has Washington D.C. (surrounded by Maryland), Virginia (close, but seperated from D.C. by Maryland), and West Virginia.

Obviously, Maryland surrounds the D.C. area, our capitol.

The Imperial Triumvirate has denounced Colodia for this blatant imperialism, and has initiated trade sanctions. All Colodia shipping moving through Tyrandisan waters (OOC: I control Australia and New Zealand in Earth II) will be destroyed on sight by the Coastal Guard. All Colodian bank accounts held in Tyrandis have been frozen.

Our army is on DEFCON 3; if you choose to attack the sovereign state of Russia, we will intervene.

A pity...

You may want to rethink those morals in the interests of your country. Colodia does have money. We can pay handsomely.

I ask for Maryland because Colodia has Washington D.C. (surrounded by Maryland), Virginia (close, but seperated from D.C. by Maryland), and West Virginia.

Obviously, Maryland surrounds the D.C. area, our capitol.

DC is not surrounded by any state. It borders my beloved Virginia and also Maryland, but is not surrounded, so there is no need for you to have Maryland.

The Imperial Triumvirate has denounced Colodia for this blatant imperialism, and has initiated trade sanctions. All Colodia shipping moving through Tyrandisan waters (OOC: I control Australia and New Zealand in Earth II) will be destroyed on sight by the Coastal Guard. All Colodian bank accounts held in Tyrandis have been frozen.

Our army is on DEFCON 3; if you choose to attack the sovereign state of Russia, we will intervene.
The Colodian Pacific Navy has immediatly been put on guard to stay away from Australian and New Zealand waters.

The Colodian government immediatly warns Tyrandis that if they choose to intervene, it will not be forgotten. Also, Tyrandis is warned that if they come close to Colodian waters, they'll be destroyed on sight by the Colodian Navy. (We own Colombia, Northern Brazil, a few Latin American countries, Virginia and West Virginia.)

DC is not surrounded by any state. It borders my beloved Virginia and also Maryland, but is not surrounded, so there is no need for you to have Maryland.
erm....wow...I feel dumb.

*goes to whack self on head and swears to not refer to the map that showed where D.C. was during Civil War times ever again*

Considering the incredible threat that Colodia and her imperialist allies represent to a sovereign nation, Praetor Conrad Davidson has called up the largest force deployment ever in Tyrandisan military history. Task Force GUARDIAN has been dispatched to the Russians, for purposes of repelling any invasion mounted by any nation.

Task Force GUARDIAN

Naval Assets

125x Aquadragon-class Ekranoplans
25x Yorktown-class Aircraft Carriers (1,750x F-35 JSF, 250x TSB-8 Talon bombers)
20x Iowa-class Battleships
40x Ticonderoga-class Cruisers
30x Ohio-class SSN
30x Seawolf-class SSN
80x Patrol Boats
120x AEGIS Cruisers
40x ASW Destroyers
40x Hawkeye-class Frigates
200x Assorted Support Frigates/Ships/Ekranoplans

Ground Forces

1st Army Expeditionary Force

(500,000 infantry, 12,000 Merkava IV tanks; 1,500x MLRS/Conventional Artillery, 50,000x 155mm fixed guns, and a whole lot more.)

Aquadragon-class Ekranoplans
a what?

In order to keep any allies of Russia from defending Russia, and to keep Russia boxed in, the Colodian Navy has issued a barracade of ships (obviously not starboard to starboard) and submarines 50-80 miles off the Atlantic Coast of Russia.

a what?

Ekranoplans. Ships that fly.

Here's a link to the Aquadragon-class: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=343830

EDIT: Also, you can't declare a blockade until you declare war on Russia.

Besides, Russia is a huge nation. Trying to blockade it would be laughable, simply because of the sheer size involved. Also, you'd have to deal with the Russian navy, which is very, very powerful to even get to that point.

Ekranoplans. Ships that fly.

Here's a link to the Aquadragon-class: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=343830

EDIT: Also, you can't declare a blockade until you declare war on Russia.
...*has a moment of awe*

*shakes it off*

You can't possibly have hi-tech weapon/ships in Modern-day Earth. I don't think there are flying ships possible in 2004 Earth.

And, who says I can't? I can just call it strategic Naval preparations as well.

...*has a moment of awe*

*shakes it off*

You can't possibly have hi-tech weapon/ships in Modern-day Earth. I don't think there are flying ships possible in 2004 Earth.

And, who says I can't? I can just call it strategic Naval preparations as well.

The Russians designed Ekranoplans back in the early 70's, but abandoned the project due to the collapse of communism and subsequent reduction of military budgets. I just built on the idea.

The Russians designed Ekranoplans back in the early 70's, but abandoned the project due to the collapse of communism and subsequent reduction of military budgets. I just built on the idea.
yes but still, it isn't modern technology.

yes but still, it isn't modern technology.
No, you're quite right. It's 30 year old technology. Shame, shame on you, Tyrandis. *shakes head*

OOC-
Ekranoplanes with missiles (namely SS-N-22's) have already been built and tested...
IC-
Iron Blood condemns this assault, and will be more than glad to ensure that Russia remains a sovereign state, seeing as Iron Blood itself is more or less Russian. In case this does not get you to back down, allies can also be brought in.

OOC: Built, tested, etc. etc. But have they actually been used for war? Are they being used right now?

OOC: Built, tested, etc. etc. But have they actually been used for war? Are they being used right now?
OOC: Not IRL. But this is not IRL. The "Modern" bracket extends 15 years into the future, and he's an old enough nation to have been working on this even before the Russians tossed it.

OOC:
Ekranoplanes are in service with the russian navy. Some landing-craft ones and 2 armed ones.

While the Empire of Layarteb approves of Colodia's actions in Russia we remain neutral in this conflict so long as none of the partys involve harm anything Layarteb.

OOC:
Ekranoplanes are in service with the russian navy. Some landing-craft ones and 2 armed ones.
OOC: Ah! I stand corrected. Thank you.

Rome has taken interest in your deal, Colodia. We have a military force of about 4% of our total population. Which is roughly 25,360,000 men and women. We're a nation built for war, and we think that joining your men in the take over of Russia will be a great for our nation's pride.

What say to I get 25% of what you make?

We feel, that it would be less benificial for your nations pride to have Iron Blood's flag lifted over your capital building.

OOC: Not IRL. But this is not IRL. The "Modern" bracket extends 15 years into the future, and he's an old enough nation to have been working on this even before the Russians tossed it.
okay, perhaps he can have a few. But he earlier said 200 of em. I hardley think that's realistic.

okay, perhaps he can have a few. But he earlier said 200 of em. I hardley think that's realistic.

OOC: All of them cost me 300 million each to produce. I've had Ekranoplans ever since the creation of my nation... all in all, I've got 1,200-odd or so, and that's just the Aquadragons. I've replaced my Wasp-class landing craft with them.

As you can see, I'm a really, really old nation.

We feel, that it would be less benificial for your nations pride to have Iron Blood's flag lifted over your capital building.
We feel, for your best interest, that you take back the comment before you get the might wrath of Romans. We're a proud...proud...proud nation. Your flag will be up their over the bodies of over 600 million dead Romans!

OOC:
I can probably dig up their costs, unless he is some summer 2004 nation he could afford them
IC:
Iron Blood shall send paratroopers into the Russian Far East to establish a beach-head to stop the invasion. Forces being sent to drop around Vladivostok (presumably Russia wouldnt open fire since Im helping it):
-150,000 paratroops
-2,500 GT-5 LBT's
-4,000 BMD--4 AIFV's

OOC: All of them cost me 300 million to produce. I've had Ekranoplans ever since the creation of my nation... all in all, I've got 1,200-odd or so.

As you can see, I'm a really, really old nation.
Just tell me, what do these things do then? Transport or fighting ship?

We feel, for your best interest, that you take back the comment before you get the might wrath of Romans. We're a proud...proud...proud nation. Your flag will be up their over the bodies of over 600 million dead Romans!
That is not a problem.

OOC: All of them cost me 300 million each to produce. I've had Ekranoplans ever since the creation of my nation... all in all, I've got 1,200-odd or so, and that's just the Aquadragons. I've replaced my Wasp-class landing craft with them.

As you can see, I'm a really, really old nation.
OOC:
I love when 2004 nations called themselves really, really, old (or are you ressurected?)

Just tell me, what do these things do then? Transport or fighting ship?

OOC: Depends. The Aquadragon-class is my premier anti-shipping unit. I've replaced my supply/transports with them, so my logistical capability is probably better than the entire U.S Navy. After all, my Mule-class runs at 300 mph, so I can get resupplied faster than anyone else :D

OOC: Two RL hours till war is declared.

IC: Colodian News Network:

Things are growing chaotic at the moment. Two nations have vowed to protect Russia, and Rome has offered it's large military to aid Colodia's march toward Moscow. The Colodian government is gritting their teeth, but the President remains sturdy.

"In previous wars, our government lacked creativity in fighting. I think our invasion of Northern Brazil proved that our new government and military leaders are creative and strong in war." President Pepper commented to the media.

In any case, this will be a long, cold, and terrible war. Possibly the worst Colodia has seen since the Chellian/Shildonian war.

Rome, your in.

OOC:
I love when 2004 nations called themselves really, really, old (or are you ressurected?)

Nah. But still, relative to overall NS, I'm pretty old.

OOC: I gotta go for the moment, remember...2 hours until invasion starts.

Generia will aid you militarily, although we still desire control of the west Siberian oil fields.

Colodia, check your TGs.

OCC: Which russia are you talking about?

Earth II Russia.

OCC: Oh... i was just scared then.

Generia will aid you militarily, although we still desire control of the west Siberian oil fields.
Glad to have you aboard. You will be given as far Eastern Russia as possible. I trust you saw the map of what's already been claimed, right?

Colodia's 10 Offensive Divisions are halfway across the Atlantic and should reach Western Russia's coast in 1 (RL) day.

Paratroopers will be sent in two hours before-hand to soften Army coastal defenses.

OOC: I'm pushing it to around noon PST, my invasion will commence. I gotta wake up at 4:45 tomorrow....-_-

OOC: I have to leave for vacation on the 7th, so my forces will be transferred to the control of IB when I go, ok?

OOC: I have to leave for vacation on the 7th, so my forces will be transferred to the control of IB when I go, ok?
OOC: Youre defending Russia?
IC:
The [Bisonic] Kremlin has determined that 1 Motorized army will be enough to repluse these agressive degenerates. As of right now the following forces will be sent to around Vladivostok:

•7,000 GT-1 MBT
•2,000 GT-2 MBT
•500 GT-3 HBT
•6500 T-7 HBT
•7700 Volk IFV
•5500 VO-100 APC
•600 Smerch-M MLR
•800 Uragan MLR
•400 Prima MLR
•3500 towed guns
•500 2S19 SPA

OOC: Youre defending Russia?
IC:
The [Bisonic] Kremlin has determined that 1 Motorized army will be enough to repluse these agressive degenerates. As of right now the following forces will be sent to around Vladivostok:

•7,000 GT-1 MBT
•2,000 GT-2 MBT
•500 GT-3 HBT
•6500 T-7 HBT
•7700 Volk IFV
•5500 VO-100 APC
•600 Smerch-M MLR
•800 Uragan MLR
•400 Prima MLR
•3500 towed guns
•500 2S19 SPA

OOC: Yup. Defending Russia.

10 Offensive Divisions are halfway past the UK, and are expected to arrive in the Western Russian coast (The Gulf of Finland) within the 2 hours required for the Paratroopers. St. Petersburg will the the starting base in which the Colodians will make their way to Moscow.

10,000 Colodian paratroopers were landed at the Russian coast next to the small city of Pulkov, around 60 miles West of St. Petersburg. But didn't land without meeting Russians.

Within one hour of battling, the Colodians killed a few hundred Russian soldiers, but were forced to retreat 5 miles from the beach. The Colodians have already lost an estimated 400 good men. But they had to defend this area for the sake of the Offensive Divisions.

Offensive Divisions Total:

30,000 men in Division 1
20,000 men in Division 2
10,000 men in Division 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10
---
130,000 men

120,000 infantry
1,000 snipers
4,000 Mech Units (why yes I've played Advance Wars)
5,000 Group Leaders


150 tanks in Division 1 and 2
200 tanks in Division 3,4,5,6

100 Artillery in Division 1,2,3,4,5
50 Artillery in Division 6,7,8,9, and 10

50 Mobile Rocket Launchers in Division 1,2,3,4,5
100 M.R.L.'s in Division 6,7,8,9,10




The Air Force and Navy will assist the Army as soon as the Army secures St. Petersburg. If the Army seems that it cannot take over St. Petersburg without assistance, then the Air Force and Navy will help as needed. No life should be sacrificed unless the Navy and Air Force cannot help to assist that person's life.

Tyrandis CENTCOM, classified location

Praetor Conrad Davidson reviewed the overall troop movements of the attacking Colodians. Considering that Eastern Russia was secure for the moment, due to the overwhelming Tyrandisan/Russian naval prescence, it was decided to mobilize the 1st AEF to intercept and destroy the invaders on the western front. But first, the initial Colodian attack had to be thwarted...

TSSN Valor, Ohio-class attack sub, Gulf of Bothnia

If Commodore Benjamin Ganas could laugh, he would certainly do so at the pathetic Colodian beachhead. The imperialists had never even bothered to establish an ASW perimeter, allowing the Tyrandisan submarines to roam about at will.

Intelligence indicated that the base at Pukov was poorly defended by a mere division of paratroopers. They had, obviously, no armor, artillery, or naval support, making them easy prey for a cruise missile attack...

"All hands, battle stations," ordered the commander, as the klaxon sounded. "This is not a drill."

As the men onboard the Valor rushed to their positions, Ganas placed his commander's key into the authorization hole.

"Sir, we have radar confirmation from AWACS on enemy positions. Missile tubes 1 through 20 are loaded, tubes 21 to 30 are being prepared for launch. Requesting orders to fire!"

"Fire at will," uttered the commodore, knowing that the Colodian beachhead was doomed to fall before the might of Tyrandis.

Three hundred Tomahawk Mod II cruise missiles flew from the Valor towards the garrison near Pukov. There would be no survivors.

EDIT:

The 1st Tyrandisan AEF landed at the city of Kem, unloading their supplies and equipment. Their orders were simple: Crush the Colodians and their allies...

Northwestern Military District Command, Russian Army, St. Petersburg.

Despite warnings from Tyrandis about the upcoming attack, the Northwestern District of the Russian Army was caught off-guard by the sudden attack. The 76th Guards Airborne Division, stationed closest to Pukov, launched a counter-strike against the Colodian paratroopers as soon as the Tyrandisan missile attack ended.

"For the Motherland!" shouted a Russian soldier as he fired a 155mm shell from his howitzer. Artillery found their mark against the already devastated Colodians, leaving craters in the frozen earth.

After the 5th salvo, the full 76th Division launched a fullscale assault...

Army Commander: Dammit Mr. President! I told you they had something up their sleeve! Now I had to halt the Armies and let them rest in Britain.

President: Relax, I figured they'd try and sneek up on us. Thought I didn't have a backup plan did ya? Mr. Navy Commander?

Navy Commander: There are several submarines ahead of your Army in the event of a Naval interception. And then there's also the Navy SEALS that have been trained to destroy submarines operating as close to the surface of the water as their gear can help them from getting crushed.

Air Force Commander: Our first plan in the event that the Paratroopers failed is to destroy the force that destroyed our paratroopers. It's quite simple, the AEF is at the city of Kem. They're obviously a threat to the health of our Offensive Divisions. Currently, they are unloading and supplying themselves. This is the best time to attack.

Naval Comm: The submarines will be taken care of by us.

Air Force Comm: And the AEF will be taken care of by us. Since they're busy unloading, we don't think they'll be able to take out anything Anti-Air for a while. At most, we expect one or two weapons to be ready for an air strike. We've got 200 bombers ready to take them out at their position within the next few minutes. This is our prime target, possibly our biggest one in this whole war.

Naval Comm: And the submarines will be taken care of soon after.

Army Comm: I see....well then. Godspeed to your men, and I can only hope that the both of you succeed.
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With 30 F-15's loaded with their standard Guided-Missiles guarding the bombers and prepared to take out precision targets, and 200 bombers raring to go, the Air Force was feeling a large sense of pride.

The Air Force General over-seeing this operation grinned from his bomber near the back of the whole group.

"Those fools won't know what hit em."

At the sight of the first groups of Tyrandis soldiers, the whole force was sent on high-alert and were told to fire at will.

"Wow, I was hoping they'd at least have Air Force assistance!"
The General exclaimed to his pilot. "Looks like there will be 20 pages in the Tyrandis newspaper full of the names of dead people!"

Bombs after bombs after bombs rained upon the surprised soldiers who didn't expect the Colodians coming so soon. Every possible transport that could've let the soldiers retreat was bombed. Every foolish group of soldiers that stood together was bombed. Every visible tank was either bombed or destroyed via missile. Every Anti-Aircraft weapon that was being taken out was destroyed with the guided missiles before they could've been ready to operate. It was like shooting at an ant hill with fireworks.

When it became clear to the Air Force General that there was no possible way to kill anymore Tyrandis due to either a lack of bombs or going too far into enemy territory, he gave the order to pull out and head back to base. Leaving behind thousands and thousands of dead bodies behind him.

---

The Navy Commodore in command of the submarine attack on the Colodian-killing enemy subs prepared his men via a well-thought out speech, which was so damn well put together, we cannot make it up at this spot.

When the subs were within radar range of the enemy subs, they knew that the enemy was probably ready. And that anything could happen at this point.

"Weapons loaded, men ready, give the order and they fire." The Commodore thought to himself. "How many men will die at the simple words, 'Fire!'?"

"Fire Submarine 1 and 2!" he said the second he saw an enemy sub within range.

The Submarines dubbed 1 and 2 received their orders and immediatly fired upon the enemy sub. The radar on their ship gave a small "bloop" before one sub disappeared from their radar. There seemed to be no enemy fire.

"Good job men! Look alive! There's still more to come!"

And there was. About 6 or 7 more to come.

The command "Fire!" was given 7 more times to respond to the immediate 7 subs appearing on their radar within a period of 20 seconds.

Of course, there was returned fire.

"Sir! Submarine 4 has been hit!"

"Sir! 2 enemy subs have been destroyed!"

"Sir! Another hit on Submarine 3!"

It all became a blur to the Commodore, but he knew he had to stay strong. He knew that no matter what happens, he's still in charge of the lives of his men and he holds the lives of many Tyrandis in his hands at the moment.

"Sir! It appears that another 3 of their subs have been destroyed!"

"Well done men!" The Commodore told his men. "Hopefully, just one more and we can be done with this hell."

He wasn't too happy though, seeing as how two of his submarines had been hit. He'll find out the status of those later, as he needed to finish off the remaining enemy subs.

"Sir! 6 torpedo launchers have been filled sir!"

"FIRE!" the Commodore shouted at the sight of the last enemy sub on his radar.

All the men in that sub watched the radar and the 6 ovals going "bloop" everytime it gets closer to the enemy.

Bloop.

Bloop.

Beep.

The last known sub was destroyed.

And hell, they cheered and cheered.

"Well done men! You've proven yourselves worthy to the Colodian leaders! Most likely even to the President himself! Feel proud men! But look alive, for we;re not sure whether or not there's still enemy subs further on."

---

Several Colodian spies that have returned from their trip to Russia approached the President.

President: Have you accomplished your missions?

They all nodded.

President: Well done.

The motorized army shall be deployed by rail as far West as possible, after that it shall commence combat operations against the Colodians. The Bisonic VVS has been ordered to establish complete air supremacy over Russia.

500 IP-2500 dedicated fighters, 750 JF-20 multirole aircraft, and 500 IP-35 fighters would be deployed (along with refuelers, AEW aircraft, etc.). They will engage any hostile aircraft over Russia- at ranges upwards of 150km with AA-15 AAM's.

The Bisonic paratroops shall also be redeployed immediately to the city of Tula.

The Imperial Army is being equipped and should arrive alongside Colodia's Army within 1 RL day.

OOC: I was unloading in Kem. Now how the damn hell did you break all the way that far into Russian airspace without engaging Russian surface defenses? Or the Russian airforce? Or for that matter, my own JSFs from my Yorktowns? I'll post losses, but they won't be nearly as high as you suggest.

Aside from that, you posted losses for my own subs, and never allowed me to mount a counter-attack, violating most accepted norms for RP. I'll allow it this time, just don't do that again.

IC:

"God damn." cursed Admiral James Genedy of the fleet command. "We just lost all subs in Bothnia. Order the two surviving submarines that evaded detection to retreat to the main fleet, and send two air wings to cover."

As the battered remanants of the seven submarine force return to the main Tyrandis fleet in the White Sea, the Colodian fighter units attacked the landing zone.

3,500 infantrymen were killed in the attack, with 750 injured; the others had taken shelter in earthworks constructed earlier. However, the full 28th Strike Wing (60x F-35 JSF) was scrambled as soon as radar from AWACS planes detected the 200 bombers.

"This is Phoenix-One-Seven," radioed a F-35 pilot. "I've got bogeys at eight o'clock, radar contact twenty miles. Engaging targets!"

"Roger that One-Seven. Squadron Alpha will engage and destroy the escorts. Squadron Bravo will destroy the bombers."

The Colodians, having run out of ammunition, were on their way back to base when the 28th were upon them like savage wolves.

"Phoenix-One-One, Fox 1!" shouted a pilot as an AMRAAM flared from the internal launch bay of the JSF. The missile hit the nearest F-15, causing it to erupt into a giant fireball.

When the Eagle escorts were destroyed, the JSFs set upon the bombers with fury. Retribution and vengeance for the slain Tyrandisans would come. The 27mm Mausers installed on the Tyrandis version of the F-35 were highly powerful; They punched huge holes in the retreating Colodian bombers. The slaughter continued, until the F-35s ran low on fuel.

Finally, the mission was completed: The Colodian airforce was dealt a heavy blow, and the dead soldiers of Tyrandis were avenged...

Meanwhile, the main army finished establishing base camp, and began the trek towards the west, preparing for an apocalyptic showdown at the border. Covered by the formidable Russian Air Force, such an attack launched by the Colodians would never again occur. The destruction of the paratrooper beachhead at Pukov would be the first of many victories for the 1st AEF...

OOC: I was unloading in Kem. Now how the damn hell did you break all the way that far into Russian airspace without engaging Russian surface defenses? Or the Russian airforce? Or for that matter, my own JSFs from my Yorktowns? I'll post losses, but they won't be nearly as high as you suggest.

Aside from that, you posted losses for my own subs, and never allowed me to mount a counter-attack, violating most accepted norms for RP. I'll allow it this time, just don't do that again.


OOC: I was forced to assume that Kem was a coastal city, because I searched and was unable to find Kem on a computer map. Perhaps, Russia being such a large nation and everything, we can give the basic location of where cities and locations are (Coastal West, Central Russia, etc.)

And I'll apologize for posting those losses, but I would however, like to know why you posted my own losses. I'm sure you have a good reason, I'd just would like to know.

Gimmie a moment to post my move.

OOC: I was forced to assume that Kem was a coastal city, because I searched and was unable to find Kem on a computer map. Perhaps, Russia being such a large nation and everything, we can give the basic location of where cities and locations are (Coastal West, Central Russia, etc.)

And I'll apologize for posting those losses, but I would however, like to know why you posted my own losses. I'm sure you have a good reason, I'd just would like to know.

Gimmie a moment to post my move.

OOC: I never did post losses. All I did was an overwhelming attack against your aircraft, which were out of ammunition after the raid. Although you could construe the F-15 being destroyed by my JSF as a posted loss, for which I apologize.

Kem is a coastal city, but it's on the White Sea, which is garrisonned by my navy.

The Colodian air strike, being destroyed upon retreat, had to be avenged. It was just too large an attack for any Colodian to see go unpunished.

The Colodian Carrier "Spirit" deployed 20 F-14's to strike the F-35's. They were located a good 40 miles from where the last bomber fell.

"I see them! I see the Tyrandis retreating back on my radar!" shouted a Tomcat pilot over the radio. "Launch your AIM-54 Phoenix missiles!"

The long-range missiles were deployed from their F-14 hosts and were aimed right at the F-35's.

OOC:
Phoeniz would have a hard time destroying JSF, they could simply outmaneuver it, it was meant for killing bombers and missiles, not fighters...

OOC: I never did post losses. All I did was an overwhelming attack against your aircraft, which were out of ammunition after the raid. Although you could construe the F-15 being destroyed by my JSF as a posted loss, for which I apologize.

Kem is a coastal city, but it's on the White Sea, which is garrisonned by my navy.

Ahhhh...I see. Alright, glad we got that settled.

OOC:
Phoeniz would have a hard time destroying JSF, they could simply outmaneuver it, it was meant for killing bombers and missiles, not fighters...
Dammit, out of all the information the Navy decides to leave out, it decides to leave out that little bit of information.

Is "Not suitable to use against fighter planes for all you RPers" too hard to type?

The government of Squornshelous wishes to confirm that Colodian forces will keep a respectful distance from the Squornshelan territories of Kamchatka and Chukotskiy.

OOC:
Phoeniz would have a hard time destroying JSF, they could simply outmaneuver it, it was meant for killing bombers and missiles, not fighters...

OOC: Yup. Not only that, the ECM systems on the JSF can easily defeat the AIM-54's targeting system. Really, if you wanted to engage the JSF, you'd want to get in closer with things like ASRAAM or AMRAAM.

IC:

"Oh shit," radioed a pilot as his flight computer blared warnings of a lock-on by the Colodian F-14s. "All pilots, be advised, incoming AIM-54s at 8 o'clock!"

The JSF, which were flying in a V formation back to the carrier TSN Phoenix, broke the formation to execute evasive manuvers.

One was shot down by the Phoenix missiles, but the pilot successfully ejected. He was rescued by a SAR team about four hours later.

All of the other planes returned home safely, as the 1st AEF, in conjunction with the North-Western and Western Russian Military District Forces, establish a defensive line against the coming tide...

The government of Squornshelous wishes to confirm that Colodian forces will keep a respectful distance from the Squornshelan territories of Kamchatka and Chukotskiy.
Colodia acknowledges your claims of that territory and respects your wishes to keep a respectful distance from your territory. We do not wish to invade what has already been claimed.

3 Colodia battleships, CSS Quev, CSS Colodia, and CSS Pepper are being deployed from their Naval base in Virginia and are crossing the Atlantic sea and are headed for the Gulf of Finland to meet up with the other Naval ships headed in that direction.

The battleships will be escorted by 5 F/A 18 C/D fighter planes and 3 S-3B Viking planes. As well as 10 submarines, and 5 Anti-Aircraft ships.

Task Force GUARDIAN HQ, Yorktown-class carrier TSN Paladin

Interrogations of the captured Colodian paratroopers by the Russians were quite fruitful; news of the plans to capture St. Petersburg gave the defenders of the Motherland vital intelligence. The Colodian first strike was completely wiped out, thanks to the courage of the TSSN Valor. They had survived, thanks to the Commodore's daring move to silence their engines and thus eliminate their sonar signature.

Meanwhile, satellite photos from the RAVEN network, corroborated by TNIA HUMINT, indicated a massive naval attack about to occur in the Gulf of Finland.

All due preparations were completed: The Russian naval forces would defend Petersburg to the last man, and any landings attempted by the Colodians would be tharwted by the Tyrandis AEF.

If the Colodians wanted to conquer Russia, they would find that the earth would run red with the blood of their soldiers...

With the Bisonic paratroopers arriving near Tula, Iron Blood's entry into the war could begin in earnest. Being transported on top of their tanks, APC's, even the 750 Pantsir-S1-O SAM systems, the paratroops began driving to Moscow by the main highway to await further orders- probably liquidation of remaining Colodian forces in Pskov.
OOC:
Im a bit unclear on where there are still Colodian forces, can someone sum up whats been liquidated and what remains?

Johnistan pledges it's full support to Iron Blood and Russia. If asked, forces will deploy to aid.

In light of Colodia's aid in the conquest of Brazil, The Hibernian Trinity has decided to aid them in their war against Russia. The Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Fleets of the Pacific Air Navy have been deployed. They are currently heading north toward the Bering Sea. The total number of ships deployed numbers 150. 100 of these are made up of battle-capable ships and fifty are made up of Aid Ships. Colodia can give us whatever portion of Russia they desire, we just wish to ease the trouble in their war. The fleets should be approaching striking distance within 1 (RL) day.

OOC: If anyone's wondering The Hibernian Trinity is made up of Gnoolocopelep, Skcink, and Deus Vult.

And I can assume you're fighting in the Baltic Sea?

With the Bisonic paratroopers arriving near Tula, Iron Blood's entry into the war could begin in earnest. Being transported on top of their tanks, APC's, even the 750 Pantsir-S1-O SAM systems, the paratroops began driving to Moscow by the main highway to await further orders- probably liquidation of remaining Colodian forces in Pskov.
OOC:
Im a bit unclear on where there are still Colodian forces, can someone sum up whats been liquidated and what remains?

OOC: The Colodians have a pretty big naval prescence in the Gulf of Finland, and they're preparing to attack St. Petersburg. Pukov has been totally cleansed of the Colodian paratroopers, after my cruise missile strike and subsequent counter attack by the Russian 76th Division.

I'm leaving tomorrow, but I might be able to access NS from China. If there's no activity from me in about a week or so, consider my forces part of Iron Blood's total military presence.

The 5th Motorized army should arrive in Moscow by morning (RL); from there it will react to any attacks launched.

The paratroopers will be deployed to Piter immediately, together with supporting aircraft (500 IP-2500, 500 I-35, 750 JF-20).

OOC: Johnistan, I don't think you can participate in this war because you don't have any Earth II territoy claims. At least the list says that you don't.

Johnistan is preparing to aid Russian and Iron Blood in the fight. We are sending 40 Aircraft Carriers, 102 subs, 101 Arsenal Class Destroyers, along with 1-50 Light Infantry Regiments and 1-10 Armored Cavalry Regiments.

OOC: Johnistan, I don't think you can participate in this war because you don't have any Earth II territoy claims. At least the list says that you don't.

I can't help my allies?

It's fine with me you can aid whomever you wish. I just thought those were the guidelines, we can break them for RP purposes though, I guess.

OOC: I may be extremely busy tomorrow, so I can't guarantee I'll be here. If I am, it won't be for very long. Damn house is getting painted. Just tomorrow though, and possibly Sunday.

Tyrandis CENTCOM, [classified location]

The news of the loss of seven Kirov-class subs was rather dismaying; fortunately, the two Ohio-class attack submarines had escaped the Colodian dragnet. The crews of the TSSN Valor and the TSSN Deathbringer provided the Praetor vital intelligence on Colodian naval movements.

"So, the bastards are trying move three battle groups into the Gulf of Finland.." he mused.

Looking back at the battlefield map, an eureka moment came to him.

"Admiral Genedy," said Praetor Conrad Davidson over satellite phone to the naval commander, "do not attempt to intercept the Colodians. Ready the 502nd and 503rd Wolfpacks, and deploy their Aquadragons near the Faroe Islands. Keep these movements secret."

Secret IC:
In the darkness of the night, the 125 Ekranoplans with their supply/support vessels numbering around 50 sped towards the Faroe Islands from the main fleet in the White Sea. They reached their destination within five days, while the Colodian fleet was still in transit...

OOC: Sorry about the longer-than-expected delay guys...I had some issues I needed to take care of

IC:

President Pepper gave the nod to his Personal Aide, who then confirmed the order to initiate the plan that would ruin Russia's economy, thus allow Colodia to deal with only two militaries, rather than 3.

Before the war, Colodian spies were within Russia, learning all they could about the Russian currency and it's security measurements. Once the period of learning was over, they came back to Colodia to directly give their information to the President.

The President then gave that information to several people, who in turn gave the nod to replace Colodia's currency prints (The Colodian Rupio) with the Russian ones.

It was a matter of waiting for the printing presses to create a sufficient amount of Russian currency to start the real action.

All over Colodia, soldiers are given bags and bags of Russian money who in turn, go to Colodia's International Airports and hand them to passengers as they board their international flight, urging them to "use them to buy souveniers, pay their hotel fees, and to hand the rest to random people on the street once they're done".

But that's not all. Colodia is using the currency to pay off their debts to other nations, since Russia had not acknowledged the rising inflation yet, Colodia didn't have to pay an impossible amount of Russian money to pay off their debts. :)

In addition, the Colodian government is debating whether to throw off Russia's economy further, by using bombers to throw Russian money out of the plane, and down to villages that do not have really active people in there. Such as poor and old people. Perhaps even rural areas.

Yes, we're using Russia's shere size against herself.

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guys?

I gotta keep this goin, so I'll continue my war tomorrow, with or without everyone else...

OOC:
Im still around

Why start an invasion of Russia.If yuo dont stop this foolish invasion,we will have no other choice then to put an embargo on yuor coutry.Russia is one of our friends,so better stop this foolish war !

The Emirate of New Zambuda would like to purchase the drilling rights to the Caspian Sea area.

Thank you,
Sheik Hazam
CEO Emirate Oil/Minister of Reasources

The Emirate of New Zambuda would like to purchase the drilling rights to the Caspian Sea area.

Thank you,
Sheik Hazam
CEO Emirate Oil/Minister of Reasources
Depends on how much your willing to contribute to the war.

We have no standing military but offer to house your navy in our port and provide 10,000,000 US dollars to the fight.

Your friend,
Sheik Hazam
CEO Emirate Oil/ Minister of Reasources

We have no standing military but offer to house your navy in our port and provide 10,000,000 US dollars to the fight.

Your friend,
Sheik Hazam
CEO Emirate Oil/ Minister of Reasources

how close are your ports to Russia? It's becoming quite a hassle moving things from Virginia Port to Russia.

OOC: I'm assuming you guys read my post about Russia's drained economy in the previous page.

IC:

The CSS Quev, Colodia, and Pepper and it's Naval posse arrived in the Gulf of Finland.

"Get the order to the Offensive Divisions to move in!!!!! I want a full offense on the city of St. Petersburg! Hurry, while Russia's economy is in shambles!"

"Move in!
"Get em the order!"
"Go go go!"
"VIVA LA ST. PETERSBURG MEN!!!!!!!"


Eventually, the order arrived to the men. They would arrive in the Gulf of Finland the next day, along with the Naval Assistance. And Air Force aid.

Fast forward a Nationstates day, (OOC: Seeing as how no one's gonna post I'll bet), to when the current invading force is this:

Army:
130,000 men

120,000 infantry
1,000 snipers
4,000 Mechs
5,000 Group Leaders

1,100 tanks

750 Artillery

750 Mobile Rocket Launchers


Navy:
3 Battleships: CSS Quev, CSS Colodia, CSS Pepper
Battleship escorts: 5 F/A 18 C/D Fighter Planes and 3-SB Viking Planes
10 submarines
5 anti-aircraft ships

Air Force:
3 B-2 bombers
7 B-52 bombers
25 F-16 Falcons
15 A-10


Colodia doesn't expect a large fight, seeing as how most Russian soldiers are either laid off, starving, or unwilling to fight due to the huge sudden rise in inflation.

The Admiral's faced beamed with excitement. The Second Siege of St. Petersburg was about to begin and he was going to give the final order to commence the first attacks.

"Alright men! I want orders for all battleships to be ready to fire upon the largest buildings. Make sure the submarines watch our backside. And have those anti-aircraft ships on full alert! The Russian military is doing terrible, but they might still have something to defend with! Be sure the Army is prepared to enter!"

It took the men 20 minutes to complete the Admiral's orders and to wait for the Air Force to be ready to bomb after the battleships were through pounding large targets.

"FIRE!"

An estimated 30 cruise missiles flew out of their hosts and toward large buildings in the city of St. Petersburg. 10 minutes following the first wave of attacks, the second and the largest wave was set to start.

15 Falcons led the charge into the heart of the city, followed by 3 B-2 bombers and 7 B-52 bombers. A small amount, but completly fine. For their targets were large crowds where Russians were ready to fight Colodians with sticks and stones. And buildings next to the shore, so that the Colodians could have an easier time making their way into the city from the shore.


20 minutes of bombing came and went, until the bombers were out of payload and needed to return to refuel.

15 A-10 planes replaced the Falcons and bombers, and the order was given for the Army to begin invading the city of St. Petersburg.

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The order was sent, by the Army Commander himself, to begin the invasion of St. Petersburg.

130,000 men in Naval transports, along with several hundred other Army nessecities, were landed on the shore of St. Petersburg and their city limits.


There, to greet them, were many Russian civilians, armed with nothing but random guns here and there, stones, sticks, and an assault rifle in the hand of every 50 Russians. It was estimated that 540 Russians were ready to greet the second Colodian wave on their motherland.

The Russians were taken care of quite easily, thanks to the training and the common sense needed in land-dodge-shoot events. Although not all were killed, just those that posed a threat to the Colodians.

After about 5 Colodian deaths from the landing, and 20 minutes later the Russian civilian army was defeated and a beach-base camp was being set. Everything was prepared for a full-scale invasion of St. Petersburg. The plan was simple, disarm or kill any remaining Russian soldiers guarding the city, take out any government officials, and secure the city.

All tall, acessable buildings were immediaty given snipers and a Colodian guard to watch. The snipers were to watch out for Russian snipers to ensure the safety of the invading force.

And so, the city of St. Petersburg slowly falls to the Colodians, the first city out of many on the Colodian path to Moscow.

The glorious government of The Federated States of the Pacific Islands [Polynesia, Micronesia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Tuvalu], proclaimes it's sending of 700,000 men to Russia.

The men will arrive in 6 hours.

The glorious government of The Federated States of the Pacific Islands [Polynesia, Micronesia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Tuvalu], proclaimes it's sending of 700,000 men to Russia.

The men will arrive in 6 hours.
The Colodian government wishes to be told whether Dimmimar is to ally with Colodia, or ally with Russia.

Colodia would also like to take this time to give you a pamphlet on all the investment opportunities and land ownership you'll be given upon the mere investment of soldiers to the cause.

Right, the Bisonic 5th army in Pskov begins advancing to 90km from St Petersburg, to first stop the Colodians and then send them into the sea. Paratroopers from Tula also accompany them.

(defensive positions being set up 90km from piter, more detailed post later)

The Colodian Army, sucessfully taking over St. Petersburg, garrisoning the city, and moving on directly Southeast, for Moscow was merely 230 miles from their position.


Discovering that the Iron Bloods were only 90 km (I'll assume North) from their destination, the newly captured city of St. Petersburg was placed on high alert. Several subs stood watch in the Gulf of Finland, and the battleship CSS Quev stayed behind to watch of St. Petersburg.

It would only be a matter of a few days before the Colodians capture several cities in their wake of the march to Moscow.

OOC: I posted my troops were going from Pskov and Tula. look at a map! Im blocking your way to Moscow!
IC:
More and more SAM systems are placed on alert, more aircraft flown in, etc.

Bisonic GMZ-3 minelayers are layinng minefields, anti tank ditches are being prepared.

Smerch-M MLRS systems (range 90km), all 600 of them with the army, are opening fire on advancing Colodians. Damage to St Petersburg or other Russian civilian targets is to be avoided at all costs.

OOC: Sorry about not posting. I was away for vacation in China.

IC:

Tyrandis CENTCOM, classified location

The news of St. Petersburg's fall was dismaying to most in attendance, but Praetor Conrad Davidson merely smiled at the news.

"Excellent," thought the general privately. "All is going according to plan..."

TNIA analysis knew that the Russian forces couldn't hope to stop the Colodian tide, and the Tyrandisan AEF was still in Smolensk, much too far away to engage the enemy. However, the Colodian navy just fell into the cleverly designed trap set up by the Praetor, making them easy pickings for the Ekranoplans.

Tyrandis 502nd and 503rd Wolfpack HQ, Faroe Islands

"Sir," reported a ubiquitous communications officer, "we have received orders to begin Operation CRAWDAD, direct from the desk of Praetor Davidson."

"Roger that." The lead Aquadragon TSN Starflame relayed general commands for the fleet stationed at Finland to begin the offensive against occupied Petersburg...

Moving at a leisurely 300 mph, the 125 Aquadragons, after refueling in the Gulf of Bothnia soon found themselves within range of the Colodian battlegroups stationed in the Gulf of Finland.

"This is the TSN Starflame. Operation CRAWDAD is in effect, split battlegroup into Alpha and Bravo elements."

The vanguard of seventy Aquadragons moved in, SS-N-19 cruise missiles armed and leveled at the CNS Pepper. They accelerated to 500 mph, rendering the main guns of the Colodian battleships useless (no naval gun can track that fast)

"TSN Starflame to Alpha group, ready missile tubes, and each fire ten Shipwrecks at the Pepper. Arm decoys as well, so that any attempts to intercept will fail. After the impacts have sunk the Pepper, Bravo group will enter the flanks and assist in attacks against the other two, Quev and Colodia."

700 of the most powerful anti-shipping missile in the world flew towards the hapless battleship, as the other 55 reserve Ekranoplans turned upon the Colodian naval forces...

Russian Federation Resistance HQ, St. Petersburg.

The resistance movement had remained relatively quiet in Petersburg. While the foolish president of Colodia might have seen this as a sign of accepting imperalist rule, the average citizen knew much better. Each day, the men, women and children of St. Petersburg ground their teeth with rage at the occupation of Colodia. They were merely gathering strength, until the chance came to wage all out war...

AK-103 assault rifles, explosives, T-90s, Akatsia artillery pieces and flak cannons scavanged from Russian Army surplus depots, as well as covert TNIA gun-runs provided the active armed resistance valuable supplies. As the news of the battle between Tyrandisan and Colodian naval forces in the harbor begins to spread across the city, angry mobs of Russians moved in against the Colodian army garrisons, slaughtering the soldiers inside.

"Freedom!" shouted the throngs in a massive primal cry, as urban warfare between oppressor and oppressed spread through Petersburg like a wildfire...

EDIT: Please note: Your subs are worthless against Ekranoplans, since their torpedoes can't hit a target that's in midair. However, you can try to stop them with aircraft.

OOC: Guys, seriously, I have to stop this war. I got High School coming up, I already got my Summer athetic practices taking up my time, and I want to use the rest of the last week of Summer. Perhaps in a few weeks, maybe even months, I'll return to claim Russia as my own. But for now, no. Fare thy well!


*makes a dramatic exit*

OOC: Guys, seriously, I have to stop this war. I got High School coming up, I already got my Summer athetic practices taking up my time, and I want to use the rest of the last week of Summer. Perhaps in a few weeks, maybe even months, I'll return to claim Russia as my own. But for now, no. Fare thy well!


*makes a dramatic exit*

OOC: Ok, but I guess this means you admit defeat.

IC: Operation CRAWDAD was a major success, as the pincer movement of the Tyrandisan ground and naval forces crushed the Colodian presence. The Aquadragons took minor casualties of two sunk Ekranoplans and four heavily damaged in the battle for St. Petersburg harbor.

Meanwhile, resistance forces in Petersburg slaughtered every single Colodian trooper in the city, cutting the lines of supply for the primary invasion force.

From Smolensk, the AEF rapidly deployed to the isolated Colodian military force, bombarding them for months with MLRS/Crusader artillery fire and various infantry attacks. Finally, when the lines were broken by a flanking strike, virtually all Colodian soldiers remaining surrendered to the AEF, ending the war in victory for Tyrandis.

All POWs, upon the war's end, were returned to Colodia.

Total casualties for the Tyrandisan forces were 2,810, making the total losses suffered in this campaign by the AEF 6,310.

Also, to ensure that Russia will recover from the economic disaster brought by the Colodian currency devaluation, Praetor Conrad Davidson has ordered that 250,000 Tyrandisan personnel will remain as a security force, posted at various key cities.

IC: The Colodian government refuses to acknowledge Tyrandis claims that Colodia was defeated.

"We realized that there are better ways to have countries join our union, and this is not the way. We merely pulled out our troops, we never had any POWS, nor were any returned. These are mere lies and shall be replied as such." said President Pepper in a news conference.


President Pepper's immediate change in stance will not do well for him in the elections coming up later this week.