NationStates Jolt Archive

ooc: This will start off as an Open RP. Please participate! If there get to be too many participants, the first to join will stay and no new Rpers will be allowed in.
Don't participate if your future tech - This is going to be more of a 1980 -1990 technology level.
Everyone's population will be considered one-tenth of what NS lists it as. Keep your military to a reasonable level with regards to this.

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General Pedro Augusto looked left, then right. He'd made a rare trip to the front line, to make sure everything was on schedule. The setting spring sun fell slowly behind him, casting a blood red glow over the massed troops and supplies in the valley below him.

In the three weeks before, almost 120 thousand men had been mobolized. The time had come for Portugal to take its place in the global hierarchy, and to do so it needed to take Spain.

The strategy was simple; strike hard, strike fast, and strike from many places at once. Black Hawk helicopters would sweet the mountaineous regions, supported by highly trained marines. 3 aircraft carriers, several submarines, and 8 battlecruisers were prepared to go into the Gulf of Cadiz and drop troops. Artillery would fire heavily, hidden in the mountains, supported by ground troops. Tanks and other mobile units were situated in the lowlands to the south, ready to fly. The invasion was set to begin.

Erm....is this in Earth II? Because I own both Spain and Portugal in Earth II.

dude thats a nice story u got going there, im impressed!! :D gun em down man, gun down all those spansish...... :sniper:

Any attack upon Sevarian soverign territory will recieve our, um, severe displeasure. It will also recieve our extreme annoyance.

Baron Manfred von Konan
Minister for Foreign Affairs

ooc: rmmm... not really a part of any of the "earth" series. I guess it could be... feel free to control spain in this Role Play and act as though you never controlled Portugal or ignore me and my claim to Portugal, and this entire thread. Either works for me.

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NPNBC
Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi reread the speech one more time. He didn't particularly like it or the situation, but the time had come for Portugal to expand.

Tens of Millions watched as their leader coughed once, twice, straightened his tie, and stepped up to the podium. Many knew that something was afoot, but most didn't know exactly what.

"Great and noble people of Neo Portugal; I must regretfully inform you that our nation declares war on Spain (ooc or Severis, should he choose to participate). For too long have they lorded it over us. We try to peacefully trade with the other just nations of Europe, but most profit that should go into your pockets, the pockets of our people, is sucked away by the brutal tariffs the Spaniards demand. We can't afford to take it any more. And so I give these Spaniards one last chance to fall under our rule. Or we will be forced to invade. The Spaniards have 7 days to decide, and then however long is needed to implement this change of government. That is all."

With an unusually short-winded speech, Carlos stepped back, and joined other officials, to complete the last preparations of war.

This is nothing short of imperialism and Jarridia has been against it for years. Should you make any future attacks upon the nation of Spain, we will have no choice but to step in. Consider yourself warned. We will stop your aggression towards the peaceful nation of Spain at any costs.

-President Jarrod Branam

OOC: I am located in Texas, just fyi

*Encrypted message to President Branum*
The people of Neo Portugal are both shocked and offended by your accusations, Mr. Branum! We have yet to attack Spain, and hope to be able to avoid that. We are not imperial, and we do not wish to form an empire. We simple want to be a greater part of Europe and the world. We are claiming what is rightfully ours! This is not imperialism. I suggest you stay on your continent and stay out of business you don't understand.

Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi
Neo Portugal
*End Encryption*

Neo Portugal -

You are invading a nation for the thought of gaining land, supposedly you think it belongs to you. Spain is a sovereign nation, and that is the way it shall stay. You break the sovereignty of Spain, I break yours as well. It is that simple. There are many ways to gain power other than through the knife. Examples are constructing a great work (i.e. Jarridian International Art & Music Gallery or the World History Library in ViZion) or you could create a massive storefront making your economy crush all others. It is quite simple to avoid war, but your idle threats do not sit easily on me, and thus I am still against you.

-President Jarrod Branam

Im portugues let the invasion begin!! :sniper: :sniper: :sniper: :mp5: :mp5: :mp5:

OOC: SO your saying that you don't own Portugal in any of the nation claim threads: RL Nations Thread, Earth II or Earth III. Then how can you invade Spain from Portugal when you never stated a claim like that on any thread were you claim RL nations. Just go to the Earth III thread and claim Portugal and Spain and then have a nice day.

The People's Republic condemns the aggressive behaviour of the Neo Portugese government. If you do not immediately cease and desist your imperialist ambitions we shall be forced to take military action against you to remove your ability to make aggressive war, as well as to remove those individuals who set these events in motion from positions of responsibility.

Office for Foreign Affairs,
People's Republic of Shildonia

OOC: SO your saying that you don't own Portugal in any of the nation claim threads: RL Nations Thread, Earth II or Earth III. Then how can you invade Spain from Portugal when you never stated a claim like that on any thread were you claim RL nations. Just go to the Earth III thread and claim Portugal and Spain and then have a nice day.

OOC: Excuse the intrusion, but I just wanted to respond to this, because it's really annoying. Why the heck should he make a claim in one of those threads? I have not claimed the Andaman Islands or the Nicobar Islands in any of those threads, but hey, Andaman and Nicobar is situated on the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Those threads carry weight only with the people who choose to recognise them... and so far as I'm aware, no role player worth their weight in pixils can be bothered with them.
Carry on.

I am giving you until the next time you log on to cease and desist your planned attacks against Spain. Should you refuse to do so, I will prepare my military for swift action against you. I hope you will make the right choice.

In the event that you refuse. My military will begin making its way to your shore, along within the borders of Spain. I have a base in the mediterranean and it Spain itself that can be activated within a moments notice. Be wary!

-President Jarrod Branam

Neo Portugal you have my support. Any attack on your homeland will be met with attacks from Hamanistan on the attacker.

Neo Portugal you have my support. Any attack on your homeland will be met with attacks from Hamanistan on the attacker.

Oh...get over yourself. You dare launch an attack on me and I will have you removed from the Westwood Alliance, is that clear?

*Encrypted Telegram to desk of President Branam*
Don't kid yourself. Stay out of our way. You are in no position to make war; Brindisi and Killian Vampires have made sure of that. Portugal's great plans will go forward as planned, and if you care about the lives of your people and your soldiers you will stay in America. A friendly warning,
Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi
Neo Portugal
*End Encryption*

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NPNBC National Broadcast
"Dear people of Neo Portugal! The invasion is set to begin; We are set to take our rightful place in the global theatre! Our long time friends in Hamanistan have pledged their support in the defense of our country. They are friends, not invades, and we should treat them as such! Prepare yourselves, good people. Spain hasn't given in to our just demands, so we prepare ourselves for war. Be strong, good Portugese; Be strong, and be proud."

All over the Portuguese / Spanish border, troops are put on high alert. With one command, the invasion would begin.

ooc: I got to work, but afterwords, I think we'll get this rolling.

Oh...get over yourself. You dare launch an attack on me and I will have you removed from the Westwood Alliance, is that clear?


Neo Portugal, you still have my support.

OOC: Fuck guys, let the guy RP. Jesus, as long as its just an RP, you dont need to butt in with a bunch of claims.

*Encrypted Telegram to desk of President Branam*
Don't kid yourself. Stay out of our way. You are in no position to make war; Brindisi and Killian Vampires have made sure of that. Portugal's great plans will go forward as planned, and if you care about the lives of your people and your soldiers you will stay in America. A friendly warning,
Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi
Neo Portugal
*End Encryption*



I would have said you made a valid point, however. If you didn't notice, the war ended. And in all of our minds, it never happened. You can contact Brindisi if you like, I don't care. The thread he made was good, but something went wrong on the forums and he could never sign on to finish the job. All in all, the invasion never occurred and I am fully capable of attacking you. So deal with it.

Hamanistan, you are on my last nerve, don't push me off the edge.

Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi was tired. He'd been tired for months. His term came due in 16 more months, and he was almost praying that he'd be voted out. He still hadn't made up his mind on whether or not to allow that.

He didn't like the war that he was about to wage into. But in his mind, he was out of options. Crowding was becomeing a problem. There just wasn't enough space for everything. It was time. He knew that, but he didn't like it.

"I pray I am not making a mistake. God, see it in your mercy to forgive me."

"My order is to go."

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F-14s and A-10s immediatly took off, supporting B-10 on extensive bombing runs. Blackhawk helicopter carrying light loads began scouting, along with other servaillence aircraft. Many tanks and armored transport, support, and battery vehicles began the slow journey up and around the mountain range seperating the two countries. Submarines were already in place throughout the gulf. None moved more than 3-5 knots, and all had sonar arrays towed behind them. Cruiser, Aircraft Carriers, frigates, support vesels, transports, all manner of ship began the move into the gulf. And, of course, everywhere were troops. Tens of thousands went out in small patrols, followed closely by Huey's as support.

Surveilance aircraft and small sonar subs were dispatched throughout the near and far waters of Neo Portugal. Defences were strengthened in all major cities and all along the coast. People were warned against straying far from their homes, and bomb shelters were set up in major population centers.

The invasion had begun.

ooc: sorry, I know it's not really specific. Pretty tired. I'll post actual numbers soon.

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*Encrypted Telegram to President Branam.*

You've been warned. Stay out of it, or pay the price.

*End encryption*

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*Encrypted Telegram to Hamanistan*

Thank you for your pledge of support. It seems these Jarridian fools will try to interfere with our fair and just taking of land rightfully ours. Know doubt they will try a counter attack. Any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
PM Carlos Paflasi
Neo Portugal

*End Encryption*

ooc: also, if anyone wants to invite someone to play as Spain, please do so. I guess Sericila (I think that was his name) decided not to play ball. To bad.

I'm in support of Neo Portugal but I will say again just to make things clear. I will NOT fight unless his homeland is attacked, and also if it is I will bring to fight to you as well as in Spain.


-Denton
-Supporter of Canad a(Elections)

The television screen flickers then the seal of the president is displayed before it turns to see Jarrod standing behind a podium.

"Good evening. Today, a most vicious assault on Spain has taken place. The Portuguese are nothing but imperialists, and we musts stand up and fight them. We have no interests in land, but to merely end a crusade that could inevitibly bring Europe into disaster.

We have nothing against the good people of Portugal. For we are friends with all peace loving civilians. Our war is fought against the government. The decision makers that have led that country into a battle in cannot win.

I ask that congress declare a state of war existing between the people and government of Jarridia and the government of Portugal.

Thank you, and god bless Jarridia."

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Mobilized forces from homeland (Texas)

2 Million men (AF and Navy included)
50 Modern Armor Divisions
25 Tank Divisions
40 Radar Artillery

4 Carriers
8 Battleships
10 Cruisers
14 Destroyers
10 AEGIS Cruisers

100 F-14
100 F-15
100 F-16
125 F-22
40 B-2
65 B-52
75 Stealth Fighters

80 Tomahawk Cruise Missile Batteries

The Jarridian National Guard has been stepped up from 900,000 to 1 million incase of Hamanistani attack.

Mobilization from Spanish Base (near Barcelona)

100,000 men (AF & N)
10 MA Divisions

1 Carrier
2 Battleships
4 Destroyers
4 Cruisers

30 F-14
25 F-25
2 B-2
4 B-52

Mobilization from ViZion Base

25,000 Men (AF & N)
5 Modern Armor Divisions
6 Tank Divisions

2 Battleships
3 Cruisers
5 Destroyers
1 AEGIS Cruiser

20 F-15
25 F-16
3 B-2
4 Stealth Fighters

To: Prime Minister Carlos Paflasi, or his successor if our strikes are sucessful.
From: Shildonian Office for Foreign Affairs

You were warned that launching an unprovoked attack on Spain would be unacceptable to us. You were warned that launching an unprovoked attack would lead to reprisals against your government and armed forces. These were not merely idle threats. The air raids shall continue until such time as your forces are withdrawn from Spain or are destroyed, whichever comes first.

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The first shots in the war against Neo Portuguese aggression were fired by a pair of huge Viracocha bombers, 1000km northwest of Lisbon. A total of 100 CALCMs were launched at a variety of targets in and around Lisbon. All known offices and residences of the Portuguese Prime Minister and his defence minister were targetted, as were telecommunications facilities. As the bombers returned home, they flew northwards along the Portuguese coast firing their remaining 60 CALCMs at oil refineries and power stations, provided they were no more than 600km inland.
A further six Venona class supersonic bombers were employed in the first night of strikes, hitting the airbases at Monte Real, Montijio, Beja with SHOC cruise missiles while remaining safely off shore. Capable of penetrating up to 13.2 metres of concrete, the 96 SHOCs should make some rather large craters in the runways.
Finally, two Venona's were sent to knock out the airbase at Lajes in the Azores, again using SHOC's fired from stand off range.

120 000 men sent in patrols of 30 all along Portugese / Spanish border.

65 black hawk copters to raid.

24 F-14 jets were sent for more deep bombing raids on all military and communication centers.

14 A-10's sent to patrol border.

10 B-10 Bombers sent to bomb targets.

12 Armor divisions sent into Spain and up Mountain range.

12 Armour divisions sent into Spain and conducting raids. (Note - both have mobile SAMS)

12 F-14 remain at airbases throughout the coast and interior for defense. 4 are near the capitol.

45 000 men remain on high alert in capitol and in other population centers, as do 12 armour divisions.

18 A-10's are situated around nation.

All armour division have 2000 men in ATV's as support and scouts.

60 Huey's ready to deploy to take back wounded.

In gulf: 2 carriers, 22 Frigates, 6 destroyers, 4 cruisers. Several subs. Air raids and volleys of missle and cannon fire begin ravaging the coast of Spain.

On patrol and docked on Portuguese coast: 3 carriers, 30 Frigates, 12 Destroyers, 6 cruisers.
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In bridge of the naval scout ship SS Saint Marco, 0200 hours, Sept. 5

The ship was out 400 km from the north west coast. It was within 150 km from the nearest armed ship, but relied on its small size and quite motors for protection. It was equipped with a powerful sonar, and a stong radar.

"All is quite in the water, sir."

"Good. We can't have any Jarridian scum come at us from behind, can we?"

"Radar is clea - SIR we have something. Appears to be two unidentified aircraft, both large, both potentially bombers."

"Jarridian?"

"Doesn't look like it, sir."

"Alright, send an alert out. Lights out, everyone."

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The secret service woke their PM up at 4 in the morning. "Wh-what's going on?" he groaned. He'd gotten almost no sleep the night before. "Bombers, approaching the capital. We gotta get you out a here."

The men filled him in on the details. "Damnit! Already? Alert the population of the city. Scramble intercept jets to meet them somewhere halfway down the coast. I want them both blown from the sky, damnit!"

"Already all done, sir." The president was taken away in a small, nondescript car. A helicopter flew north east as a decoy. Behind him, the city lit up with fire, flames, and death, and tears fell from his cheeks.

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NPNBC - 0600 hours.

An exhausted looking Prime Minister sat at a non-descript desk, in an un-released locale. "Today, the nation of Neo Portugal was savagely brutally attacked by the wretched allies of Jarridia, Shildonia. They will pay, along with anyone else who stands in our way. I'm sorry for our lost friends and family members, but that is the price of success.

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Official message to Shildonia
Your brutal, unprovoked attack is not acceptable. Civilians were killed. By murdering countless innocents unnecessarily, you've proven yourselves as the tyrants we always knew you were.
End message

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Lisban severly damaged, hundreds killed. Fires have been put our. 6 F-14's intercept Shildonian bombers outside the coast of Nazaare, and fire a volley of AA missles. SAM sites on the coast attempt to lock on and fire at the Verona bombers, and 12 A-10's are sent to deal with the threat.

Two airbases, along with 3 F-14 and 2 A-10 bombers were knocked out. The rest were able to counter the bombs or destroy the bombers. and estimated 30 service men killed.

The first wave of the Jarridian Military has arrived from ViZion and eastern Spain. Our men are busy fortifying the conflicted area in hopes of repelling the enemy from further advances.

Five B-2 Bombers and 4 B-52 have arrived, loaded and are on their paths for a bombing run over enemy lines. They shall be escorted by 25 F-15 and 20 F-22.

The sky was illuminated over Portugal's military line as the Jarridian bombers dropped their loads. The Jarridian AirForce is well built and mighty. It shall not surrender to weaker forces.

A wave of 10 Cruise Missile Batteries (100 each) hase been launched in an effort to minimalize communications throughout central Portugal. Targets are governmental sectors and communication lines of Lisbon and military installations between and on the Spanish/Portuguese border.

So far, 125,000 Jarridians are defending the Spanish sovereign homeland, with many more on their war from Jarridia. We are vigilant and prepared, my god have mercy on our souls.

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Presidential Palace; Shelbin, Jarridia (Briefing Room)

"Sir, our forces from ViZion and Spain have arrived, and we have begun to make our attacks. We are hoping that the navy from those regions will soon be in firing distance of Portugal. Our other forces are still at sea, but we expect them to be their as soon as possible." said Keithan Weaver with confidence.

"Excellent. We will not let up until Portugal releases Spain from this war. I want the stats ready to let me know our plan of a Portuguese Invasion led by us. I want the names of other nations, perhaps we can start a coalition against Portugal." responded President Branam, who was still distraught over the loss of his wife.

"Of course sir. Our plans are nearing completion" said Keithan.

"I will make a list of other nations fighting our battle, and their leaders. A coalition is an excellent idea in solving this problem" said Kim Shaffer, Secretary of State.

"Wonderful! Portugal will see the mistake they have made. Invading sovereign land of your neighbor for the pure need of land is wrong. Imperialism will never stand with Jarridia!" yelled Jarrod.

In light of the recent attacks on the nation of Neo Portugal, Melforlo demands that Shildonia and it's allies cease the bombing of population centers in Neo Portugal. While we do not agree with Portugal's reasons for mounting an invasion of Spain, we will not stand by and watch outsiders get involved, turning a regional conflict into something much larger. Neo Portugal has always been close to our hearts. The fleet is being put on alert, ready to move to blockade Jarridia's coast and prevent it from launching attacks on Neo Portugal.

ooc: Melforlo comrises of much of the north east part of South America, including Venezuala, Brazil, etc.

ooc: Wait, his wife died? i thought that happened in the war that you're involved in, you know, the one taht never happened?

Bombers raked the Portuguese troops. They had yet to emerge from the mountains, so most bombs landed away from troops. Others landed right in the middle of men. Entire patrols were wiped out with one bomb.

The soldiers watched as the sky lit up, as SAM batteries in the mountains began firing up hundreds of missles at the attacking ships. When the Fighters and Bombers began returning home, then Portuguese ships arrived to attack the fleeing ships. The sky lit up like it did on the day of Revolution. And the men began dying like they did in the Revolution itself.

The fleet is being put on alert, ready to move to blockade Jarridia's coast and prevent it from launching attacks on Neo Portugal.

Jarridia is located in Texas, however the fleet we have sent is already nearing the Iberian Peninsula. Blockading will do nothing but ruffle the feathers of our trade partners.

IC: We respect Melforlo's concern on the issue, however we have been longtime friends with Spain and cannot allow it to fall to imperialism. We hope you can understand.


ooc: Wait, his wife died? i thought that happened in the war that you're involved in, you know, the one taht never happened?


Yes, that post was cancelled as stated by Brindisi on his regional forum. However, the firstlady died on a separate occassion because thats how I wanted it to be. If you need proof I will gladly go look for it. Sorry for the confusion (should have explained it better). My apologies.

At about the same time the invasion begun, the Security Department summoned the Goverment to a emergency meeting.
"Good Morning" the prime minister said
"Today Neo Portugal invaded Spain, in what seems like just an imperial war"
"We must choose side in this conflict, and not stand by an watch"

There was a moment of silence in the room before the answer came "
SPAIN SPAIN SPAIN"

"Good, i tell the Spanish prime minister today, that the Federation of the Vestern States will support them"

In light of the continued attacks on Neo Portugal, Melforlo has no choice but to intervene. Utility jets carrying men and tanks are being flown to the remaining Portuguese air fields. The Navy is set to sail.
Ships sent to aid Portugal:
3 carriers (6 Seahawk, 18 F-16 each)
6 cruisers
12 destroyers
24 frigates

Ships sent to blockade Jarridia:
2 carriers
3 cruisers
6 destroyers
6 frigates

24 additional F-15 and 16 jets set to fly in aid of fleet in the Gulf of Mexico on a moments notice. 12 heavy bombers ready to scramble.

More forces are being mobolized and sent to the northern coast of Melforlo.

Jarridia said:
Jarridia is located in Texas, however the fleet we have sent is already nearing the Iberian Peninsula. Blockading will do nothing but ruffle the feathers of our trade partners.

Let's put it this way: You attack our Allies, and that fleet will be doing more than just blockading. We will not tolerate your attacks against our allies. Your attacks will be met in kind.

Yes, that post was cancelled as stated by Brindisi on his regional forum. However, the firstlady died on a separate occassion because thats how I wanted it to be. If you need proof I will gladly go look for it. Sorry for the confusion (should have explained it better). My apologies.
ooc: No worries, thanks for clearing it up.

ooc:Rmmm.... Vestern states, you're a little small for this... Population of 1 million? whatever though.

ooc: Fraid to say I got RL concerns. I'll be off til probably 1 in the morning.

Despite Melforlo's recent activites, Jarridia shall continue in its resolve to end this imperialism by Portugal. No nation will deter our will to succeed in battle.


OOC: Planning on doing more defense than offense, I just want to insure that Spain stays sovereign. Also, I believe Melforlo and Neo Portugal are the same person.

At 05.55 Hours the Fedetated States of the Vest decided to take a fullscale action in the conflict..

The 5th and 9th Airborne divisions loaded the transports, at the same time, 5 divisions of stealthcriusern left the ports and set their course towards the Ilberian peninsula.

"We have now no choise but to declare that at state of War is in fact between Neo portugal and the Federation oh the Vestern states" the PM announced this morning.
"We will do everything we can to end this conflict, we are willing to go far, and if the Neo Portugeese forces has affected at complete withdraw from spain within 96 hours, we will make them pay for disturbing the world peace"

"We migth even make use of NBC warfare to force an end of the conflict"

Message from Parliament of Melforlo: A full blockade has been placed on Jarridia. No ships, military or civilian, of any nation will enter or leave Jarridian shores. We take this action with heavy hearts, but will do what is necessary to aid our ally, Neo Portugal. We call for a cease fire on all parties, and invite members of the government of all nations involved to a peace talk on Melforlian soil, or if that is unacceptable, then on the soil of an uninvolved, neutral nation. Let us try to end this conflict without further bloodshed.

Jarridia would be happy to entertain the idea of peace. We have no want to enter into battle, but will do so to stop imperialism. If Portugal will cease its invasion of Spain, then this will all be over.

1 Phallanxian Nighthammer stealth bomber carrying 4 Blacknight cruise missiles takes off from the super carrier EPS Indefatigable and flys to within 1500km of Neo portugal.

"Command this is november 1 we are now in range and the missiles are calibrated do i have a go to fire" "affermative november 1 fire at will."

November 1 fires it's four missiles which are designed to disrupt communications and power supplies. the first missile heads for the main powerplant powering the capital of Neo portugal on arrival it explodes hurling out hundreds of feet of metal wire. The second heads for the NP CENTCOM the third and fourth head for the NP fleet.

Early in teh morning the entire 5th Bomber command launched a massive bomber offensive aganinst Portugal.

At given command, the bombers layed their bombcarpets over NP
At the same time, the 1th marine division landed at the NP homeland.
They opened up a beachhead to allow allies to land triios and materials on NP soil.

Jarridia you do not have a base in Spain :rolleyes:

Jarridia you do not have a base in Spain :rolleyes:

I most certainly do. My base is in Matich, who in some way has Spain. My base exists in Spain so suck it up Hamy.

tag

Stop calling me hamy, I hear that enough on MSN!!!!!

Part of the reserves are being mobolized to counter the strong Jarridian defence.

The battle raged sporadically, with Portuguese lightning raids being repulsed by the large squads of Jarridian Infantry and Armour. Black Hawk Helicopters fired volley after volley of Hellfire missles, laying waste to countless tanks, SAM sites, and bunkers. Casualties were heavy, and many copters were downed or sent in for repairs.

In the south, the massive bombing raids forced the cavalry to a temporary halt, as more powerful and permanent SAM sites were set up. The gulf was in Portuguese hands, and many bombing raids were conducted deep into Spain, targetting airstrips and other military instalations. Madrid itself was left relatively untouched, to avoid countless civilian casualties.

Above the sky over Portugal, F-14 fighters intercepted and forced back or destroyed the majority of Vestern States bombers. The bombers, without fighter escort, were easy targets. (I'm assuming there's no fighter escort, or you would have said otherwise.)

Marines landed on Portuguese soil. Civilians had been given warning, but a warm welcome was arranged. Artillery pounded the marines, armour was set to move in, and troops had the foes surrounded. A destroyer and two frigates could be seen just kilometers from the blasted shore. The 1st Marines were given 6 hours to surrender, or suffer many unnecessary losses.

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Exerpt from a public telegram from the desk of the Prime Minister
Peace; so simple a word, so impossible an objective. We cannot agree to peacetalks until all enemy fighters and troops leave Portuguese airspace and soil. We will talk peace when the enemy stops forcing war on us.

With the severe losses of the marines and the mistake to send in bombers without prober firtger cover, the High Command ordered the navys stealth vessels to make a hard strike,
Armed with the Swedish RBS 15, one of the best anti-ship missiles to date.
The vessels posotioned them elves in ambush positions to wait for the enemy,
at midnigth, the target was spotted, four portugeese cruisers.
The criusers didn`t detect the corvetts untill it was too late.
The missiles reduced them to molten metal.

At the same time, Spec Ops landed in portugal.

"We have suffeder terrible losses to the enemy" the PM announced
"But we are all united to end this war as soon as possible"
"I have ordered our strategic missile forces to prepare our ICBM for immidiet launch"

"If the Portugeese dont stand back we will make them pay for it!"

Vestern States - You launch a nuclear warhead at Neo Portugal and I'll come after you as well. Not because you nuked the enemy, but just because I have military in the region, and I'm not willing to spend the lives of countless Portuguese.

IC:

The fighting has been heavy and there have been quite a few losses on the Jarridian side, but nothing to cause a drop in morale. The border between Spain and Portugal seems to be in a stalemate, as Jarridian forces are unable to battle into the mountains.

We have intercepted and destroyed several enemy fighters and bombers as they entered into Spanish airspace. Reinforcements should arrive soon from Jarridia.

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The forces from Jarridia have arrived. Over 600,000 Marines are moved in to aid in the continuous battle on the border. The air force has been called up and ordered to make our second air strike, primarily on Portuguese forces in the east (mountains). Jarridia's second missile strike has also been launched. This time 75 Cruise Missile Batteries are launced (10 ea.).


*From the desk of President Jarrod Branam to Portuguese Officials*

"Jarridia does not plan on making an invasion of Portugal, in fact we have no want of any sort of invasion. We merely want to see Portugal end its actions against Spain. Should it propose to do so, then we will join them in peace, until then, we will be engaged in combat."

at 0333 hours another bombraid was launced against Postrugal. This time the force consisted of a large number of Russian made TU-160 Blackjacks, uppgraded to modern standards, protected by several divisions of Su-27 Flanker, also upgraded to modern standards.

The previous raid showed that the Portugeese airforce had good intecept capability,and could reach the Blackjacks.
For this reason, wings of MiG-31 Foxhounds, flying at 18 000 meters, gave additional cover.

300 kilometers, the Blackjacks opened their bombdoors and launched their cruisemissiles.
The missiles destroyed Com-centers, goverment buildings and powerplants.

Meanwhile, the marines who got cut-off is figthing fanaticly to hold the enemy from storming the beachhead. Choppers is trying to take them back to safety as good as they can. But all agree that all won`t survive

The PM has also announced that he will lower the alert och the missile forces.

The first military action of the young nation of Panzia was to send the Panzian expeditionary force.

The 3rd Mechanized division landed in Seville today and will head to the front. The Panzian navy is reported to be present, also, with its single Fletcher class destroyer and two missile frigates.

Press Briefing, Shildonian Flying Corps HQ
Last night at the order of the High Chairman and in response to the imperialist aggression carried out by the Neo Portuguese government the SFC launched a series of cruise missile attacks against C&C targets within Lisbon, and against major airfields. All aircraft safely returned home and face no opposition
Unfortunatly our attempts to secure a swift and descive victory seem to have failed, as the criminal Paflasi appears to have fled, as you can see in this satellite photo taken shortly before the missiles hit, abandoning his people to face the consequences of his actions.

<A fuzzy infrared satellite image is shown, showing the helicopter taking off>

All attacks last night were military targets. It is not our fault that the cowardly criminal Paflasi hides his imperialist military behind human shields. It is regrettable that civillians died, but it is the fault of the Portuguese government. If they had not embarked on an unprovoked invasion we would not have needed to mount the attacks.
We will not cease our attacks until the Portuguese military has withdrawn to the original borders, or until it has been destroyed. Either is acceptable.

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Further cruise missile attacks are launched against all airfields in Portugal with runways longer than 1500metres, irrespective of whether military aircraft are known to be based there. Each raids will be carried out by six Venona class supersonic bombers each carrying 16 SHOCs, escorted by a pair of Vampire class stealth bombers carrying 20 Krypton anti-radiation missiles for use against enemy shipping. Given that Portugal is only about 200km wide, the bombers will need to come no closer than 600km from the Portuguese coast, well out of range of shore based SAMs. The SHOCs will be targetted at runways, hardened aircraft shelters and fuel dumps.

Six Viracocha's are sent to attack port facilities in the cities of Viana del Casto, Lexicoes, Portos, Lisbon, and Aveiro using 80 CALCMs each. They also each carry six Krypton anti-radiation missiles and six Harpoon anti-ship missiles for use against any ships they come across. The CALCMs will be launched 1000km from whichever port they are attacking.

The carrier Andvordia and her escorts are ordered to rendezvous with two Amphibious Ready Groups and then proceed to a position 850km south-west of the Azores.

ooc : Shildonia, where are you on the global map, anyways?

The sky above Portugal was lit up for days on end. Smoke rose from villages, cities, airports, everywhere. Tens of thousands of civilians had been killed in the criminal Shaldonian air strikes. F-15 fighters had been scattered to the skies in the dozens. However, many found their airstrips destroyed by the time they intercept missions. Shaldonian aircraft were primary targers. F-14's and A-10's off of carriers on the coast were able to intercept and destroy several heavy bombers with minimal casualties, but the cruise missles proved to fast and sudden for Portuguese counter measures.

More than ten thousand Portuguese rallied in the capital against the government's policies that brought the bombs upon them. Thing were going well, although the government ignored them, until two Shildonian cruise missles landed in the thick of the demonstation. At least 700 people were killed and the demonstration was ended.

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From an undisclosed location, presented by the Portuguese General Pedro Augusto:

"The government of Neo Portugal refuses to the terms of the Shildonian government. Peace cannot be reached attacks on the good people of Portugal cease. We will not allow these cruel attacks to change our minds."

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Attacks on Spain have increased. Madrid was bombed heavily for the first time last night. The General issued a proclamation that "the bombs will fall on Spain as long as the bombs fall on Portugal." Major population centers were targeted, along with military targets. The cavalry met little opposition on its route north, and a front has been established on the outskirts of the mountain range.

Inside Portugal, temporary airstrips are being laid as quickly as they can be destroyed. 72 Interceptor fighterjets patrolled the sky, keeping bombing to a minimum.

The Vestern troops were attacked in force early in the morning. After intense artillery bombardment, tanks moved along the beach while soldiers came from the roads.

ooc: Remember, your population and therefore military is one tenth strength. This goes especially to you, Vestern States.

ooc: Remember, your population and therefore military is one tenth strength. This goes especially to you, Vestern States.

OOC: one tenth of your population is milatary???? has this changed as it always used to be 1% raising to possibly 5% in times of war.

In the threat of being overrun, the 1th marines prepared themselves to surrender but they decisded to sell their lives dearly.
Also, small parties of marines were during the nigth sneaking out from the beachhead in order to mount a guerilla-war within portugeese terretory.
Meanwhile, MiG-31 patrols the sky, trying to keep any enemy planes from taking off.

Bomber command are also prepareing to "let major potugeese citys ligth up the sky" but this proposal wasn`t liked by the goverment of the Vestern States, but it will be kept i reserve.

Outside, the Vestern States Navy, i preparing to attack portugeese merchant(how is it spelled?) ships.

(Excuse me, this is my first RP, sorry for any inconvinience)

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You can say that the bombers were attacked, but you can't say they were shot down. That is for me to say. The Venona is faster than anything you've got especially over long distances such as here. It can travel at Mach 1.3 without afterburners, while the F-14 can travel at about Mach 0.96 without afterburners. You could use the afterburners to try and catch up but they will almost certainly run out of fuel and end up having to ditch in the ocean. The F-15 has a top speed of Mach 0.86 without afterburners, and the same point applies. The A-10 (which, by the way cannot operate off of carriers) has the incredibly slow top speed of Mach 0.56 (there are actually cars that go faster than it) and doesn't even have afterburners, or the ability to carry any air-to-air weapons other than the Sidewinder.
The Viracocha has a top speed of Mach 0.89, and the Vampire has a top speed of Mach 0.85, so although it's possible you could catch them, to do so you would need to know where they are. The only way to do this would be to use an AWACS of some sort, which you aren't doing.

I would also appreciate it if you would actually post some more concrete damages, and if you would refrain from going on about huge civillian casualties. I'll admit that the occasional missile may go off-course, but not in anywhere near the numbers you're talking about.

Shildonia is an island the size of Greenland, in about the same location as Greenland, only further south.

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The first "feet dry" missions begin. The first wave is carried out by three Vampires each operating independantly and carrying 20 Tacit Rainbows anti-radiation missiles to clear the way for later raids. Then a fourth Vampire is sent to attack the Portuguese strategic bomber base(s) using forty 500lb satellite guided bombs for use against support facilities and any bombers on the ground. It also carries fifteen Durandal anti-runway bombs and ten CBU-24 cluster bombs to hamper repair efforts.

An effort is made to help relieve the pressure on the Vestern Marines. First, a pair of Venona's fire twelve Yakhont-3 anti-ship missiles on a hi-lo-lo trajectory from a range of 560km at the Portuguese ships off the beachead. A pair of Vampires are then sent to knock out enemy radar coverage using Krypton anti-radiation missiles, followed by a formation of four Venona's carrying an assortment of 500lb laser guided bombs, CBU-75 anti-personell cluster bombs and Mk-20 Rockeye anti-armour cluster bombs.
Escort is provided by 24 Demeter-class air superiority fighters and an E-3 Sentry AWACS.

An airstrike is launched to sever communications from the Azores to the mainland using a combination of SHOCs launched from ships, and a strike package consisting of: four Centaur attack aircraft, eight Harpy stealth fighters, an E-2c AWACS and a pair of E-Centaur electronic attack aircraft.

At Heignton SpacePort, the RHLS Beagle is taken to the launch pad, ostensibly to carry out maintenance on the Shildonian Orbiting Laboratory, but actually in preperation for possible ASAT missions.

ooc: You're entirely correct, I can't post your damages. I apologize. Also, thanks for the information on the aircraft; I'm still trying to figure that kind of stuff out. If you know any good links to sights that explain it all (I had a hard time researching it) please post them. Are all craft being used mid 80's era?

What I meant before is that in this RP your population is one tenth of what NS lists it as. Therefore, though my population is 900 million, I'm trying to RP as though it were 90 million, with regards to military strength and civilian population.

One more thing, I do need to post my casualties and will endeavor to do so from now on. But so does everyone else!

ic: Casualties reported in the latest bombing runs: Power grid is down in most of Lisbon and some other major cities. The International airport is in shambles, as are an additional two military air ports near the city. Upwards of 200 Military personel have been killed and many more wounded. These were mostly service men near the runways when the raids took place.

Casualties on the front were even worse. The dead and wounded were fast aproaching one thousand, and the Huey's couldn't keep up. The cavalry had lost only 22 vehicles because of SAM coverage, but progress had been slowed to a crawl. A two day travel north had turned into two weeks with no end in sight.

21 Fighter jets have been completely destroyed, with others in for minor to major repairs.

ooc: Umm... I don't know if having 600 000 thousand troops come to Spain's aid is reasonable, especially in the small time frame we're talking here. It's only been, what, two or three weeks?

Lord Sierus had heard of the news from his residence in Deathhooks. Neo Portugal had began the invasion of the Spanish Homeland, and both sides were mounting in size and strength. Frowning, he ordered a message to be sent to all participants of the war. As a strong supporter of Spain in general, he wouldnt allow its invasion to be undertaken;

"I, Lord Sierus have ordered the full mobilization of several naval battlegroups, and several other joint forces, into Neo Portugese territorial waters, to commence the full scale counter-invasion of their homeland. Should the Portugese refuse to stand down and withdraw all forces from Spanish territory, then all participants of the war ought to consider this a message of war declaration, and an intent to complete the counter-invasion of Neo Portugal.

As I speak, the dogs of war have began mobilization to your territory. This is a real threat, and we have full intentions to stop your invasion of Spain, no matter the cost to your people. We advise you to discontinue."

Lord Sierus
Supreme Overlord of the Dominion

In the morning hours, the marines surrenderd to t overwhelming enemy forces, but first after the marines inflicted heavy casulties to the enemy. But even marines know when to stand back.
But small parties of marines exfiltrated the area and is now trying to link-up with other spec-ops forces in the region.

"To day i a grim day in our nations history" the PM said.
"If there are any reports of our boys being tourtured och executed we will NOT let them get away with it"
"Portugal MUST withdraw from spanish soil!"

Atlantic Ocean
ETA to Portugese Waters: 5 Hours

General Saura looked over the screens in her command post. Sattelite imagery showed that they were nearing Portugese Waters, and were due to enter waters within the next five hours. At the moment, they were currently in international waters, but as the battlegroups cruised toward their target location, they had recieved orders to disrespect Portugese maritime claims.

Over yet another tiny swell, the massive dreadnaught nautical presence sailed towards its target. This set of battlegroups would surely be any match for entire navies alone, overpowering them with ease. On board, the soldiers prepared for the upcoming battles in high-tech onboard training facilities. Spencertopians were not known much in the world, but soon the dark mysterious race would be known for their absolute ruthlessness in battle. They were highly trained, and had a thirst for blood.

Handpicked from babies, they had been trained in extremes beyond human comprehension, exposed to violence beyond fathom, and had the thirst for blood more so than the pirahna had a hunger for flesh. Now, before battle they were human. In battle itself, they would be so deadly, so unsurpassed, this couldnt even be considered as war, but as terror itself. Not a face could be put to pure terror, but one of the closest things possible would be these soldiers.

There were some five hundred thousand of them being shipped to Portugal over time, and soon, they would be fighting in the cities. There were no boundaries to conflict. They wouldnt exist.

Panzian troops arrived at the front today, joining the ranks of the other pro-Spanish forces. However, they were unable to do any better than the other troops in the mountains, especially with all of the vehicles. Panzian troops rapidly become accustomed to war after their initial skirmishes.

The Panzian merchants with the Novara and the two other frigates are expected to return to Panzia city soon, and there is a possibility of mobilization of the reserves.

Today at 6 PM The Empire of Nitidus officially took the desiscion to support Spain against Portugal, although, Nitidian forces have been preparing for days now. The empire is sending everything possible, a total of 150 000 troops. Most of the troops are badly trained, poor equiped conscripts but about 15 thousand are full-time soldiers armed with the best of equipment.

Nitidus is also sending a small part of its special force, The Nitidian Imperial Guard. This platoon consisting of 30 soldiers is to be placed deep behind
enemy lines and to perform high-risk sabotage actions.

About 50 000 of Nitidus troops are already outside The coast of Spain,
combat ready. Another 50 000 will probably arrive within the next 2-3 days.

Nobady nows where the Imperial Guard is but some sources say that they are
already operating....

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change 150 000 troops to 20 000 and 15 000 to 1500 and 50 000 to 7000
forgot the 1/10 rule :( thx neoportugal

The Vestern goverment sat in the hot meeting-room and evaluated the situation.

"Sir, Portugal is not withdrawing their forces despite all that is opposing them"
"Also, we don`t see an end of this conflict in the near future, how shall we proceed?"
"Spain is having a qiute large airforce doesn`t they" the PM asked
"Yes, sir" the General answred"
"Could we launch criusemisiles with our strategic bombers, and load the missiles with AP mines, thus mining the bases?
"Yes thats an good idea!"
"Then do it!, "And when they sand people to fix it, we just hit them again!"

The strategic bombers, TU-160 Blackjacks, capable of flying at 16 000 meters at supersonic speeds, were loaded with mine equipped criuse missiled, lined up on the runways and took of towards portugal.
Soon, their strong escort followed them

The Blackjacks carried 15 AS-15 KENT criuse missiles each, all with a range
of 3000 km.
As soon the Blackjacks were in range, the missiles were launched.

The effekt was devestating.
It was raning mines over the portugeese airfields, some missiles were shot down due to they slow speed ( Mach 0.77)

The Melforlian fleet rapidly approached Portuguese shores. Jarridian ships are not being allowed out of the Gulf of Mexico, and aircraft will be targeted if the transport of men to Europe isn't halted.

The Melforlian government cries for a cease in hostilities from all parties. Someone must be the first to withdraw. Again, we suggest peace talks, regardless of military action taking place.

At approximately the Jarridian Government ordered the peaceful withdrawl of all troops and military units within Spain and heading there. This comes on the eve are a large terror threat against the nation and the Westwood Alliance. No word yet on how the world will react to the Jarridian withdrawl, but sources say those supporting the war against Portugal will not be to thrilled.

President Jarrod Branam had this to say, "While we are quite confident in our military abilities, and could have survived a terror attack and still had the power to continue against Portugal, we feel it is only right to protect our nation and the WWA to its fullest. All forces in our Spanish and ViZionarian bases shall return to their posts in the region. If Portugal or its allies try to attack either of these bases, then we shall react with utmost of our power. Thank you."

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Troops are returning home as we speak. We ask for a right of passage from Melforlo and Neo Portugal.

ooc: I'm starting to have a hard time with all these relatively new nations throwing 150 thousand odd troops at me all at once. Yet another reminder: In this RP, you are ONE TENTH of the population Nationstates says you are. Only 1 percent (max) is the generally accepted population percentage of full time military personnel, although this number increases in times of war. It also takes time to deploy troops, especially over large distances.

The troops on the front's morale was low. They'd heard about the bombings back home, and imagined they could see the smoke spiralling from their families homes. They were cut off, tired, and constantly assaulted by Jarridian troops. They were tired, and only a quarter of the 115 thousand troops on the front were combat ready, on the front, at a time.

However, the Jarridian troops finally fell back. It came as a surprise; most people considered the front a bit of a stalemate. However, the troops were glad for the repriesal. In 8 hours, forays by the second cavalry deep into spain had begun. Troops pored out of the mountains to set up bunkers, and prepared to enter cities near the border. The Third Armour division was being sent out to aid in the battle. The Naval dominance had been secured in the Gulf, with Bombing raids becoming more frequent. Jarridian ships and craft leaving the area were left alone entirely.

While bombs still fell on Portugal, the calling of the reserves to combat greatly increased Portuguese control of the skies. Cruise missles were launched against Shildonian military airstrips. (It's hard for me to be more specific... do you have a map or anything?) The fires blazing in Lisbon are under control, if not put out entirely. 2 airstrips are temporarily unavailable as crews frantically try to demine them.

The Navy on the coast has been bracing for the incoming fleet. Reserves have been called, and are being mobolized. Submarines have been dispatched to keep an eye on the fleet. They are travelling at only 3 to 5 knots to avoid detection.

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"The good Portuguese people: Are battle is hard faught, but that is to be expected. We are pushing forward, and our friends are approaching to aid in our defense. Be strong, good people." With that closing remark, the PM's face fades into black on millions of television screens.

Admiral Plasket looked over the horizon with the latest viewing technology. Already, the fleet's ships had located several submarines in the waters which seemed to be monitering their positions. Nevertheless, Plasket was not fearful, as he also knew of submarine positions within the same waters.

Deep below, Spencertopian submarines were stalking their enemy counterparts at maximum silence, just keeping an eye on them. They would not engage, unless the Portugese submarines started aggressive manoever. Anyhow, the fleets were very well protected, and any threats would be met with overwhelming force.

Back on the surface, Plasket could see the coast which the fleets were quickly approaching. At once, he contacted the captians from around the fleets, and ordered a firing solution on all naval assets, and coastal defenses in the area. Many would begin a shore bombardment of coastal defenses, and many others would fire directly at enemy ships. It was a large order, and Plasket was sure of high results. In the meantime, the soldiers were preparing to make a landing on enemy beaches within the next few hours.

OOC: Map of Portugal Would Be Handy

http://piano.dsi.uminho.pt/elpub2003/portugal_map.gif

The Vestern States are ready for peacetalks ONLY AFTER the captured marines are safe home, until that, our TU-160 bombers will continue the bomboffensive

The cruise missiles are detected by patrolling E-3s while still approximatly 550km away from their targets. In accordance with standard doctrine the V-Force (the Shildonian Flying Corps strategic nuclear forces) are are launched and begin proceeding to their failsafe points. This is to ensure that in the event of a nuclear strike there will be bombers in the air capable of making a counterstrike.
All civillian aircraft in Shildonian airspace are ordered to land immediately, and are warned that anyone still in the air in thirty minutes will be shot down. Radio navigation beacons are shut down, leaving air traffic controllers to provide navigation for airliners still airbourne. Finally, the Shildonian Satellite Navigation System (our version of GPS) is switched to emergency mode, which means the only people with special decoding equipment on their sets have access to it (mainly the Shildonian Military). Dozens of businessmen who are used to allowing the cars give them directions to their destination suddenly find they have to consult a map.
Barrage balloons are launched in valleys that could be used by low-flying missiles\aircraft to hide from radar
The eight Demeter-class fighters on air defence alert for the south-east region are scrambled from their bases, closely followed by KC-10 tankers to extend their endurance until additional fighters could be launched. After receiving a vector from the E-3, half of them begin heading to intercept the the inbound targets. The other four stay behind in reserve to defend against any other threats.
Despite the precautions, two KC-10 tankers are destroyed on the ground, along with a warehouse containing spare parts and a Rapier surface to air missile site. The runway is hit, but it is still possible for fighters to take off and land. The tankers in the air are forced to divert to another airbase until the damage can be repaired.
The V-force is issued with the abort codes and ordered to return to base as soon as it becomes clear that no nuclear weapons were used.

An SR-71 is launched to perform several passes over Portugal to try and find the locations of the missile sites. It carries an array of instruments, including synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which can see through clouds, camoflague etc, and ground penetrating radar, as well as the usual visual instruments. The data is collated digitally and streamed via satellite, so that even if the aircraft is lost, the data won't be.

At Heignton Space Port, the Beagle is launched at 1532 local time, in an optimum window to rendezvous with the SOL. Officially it's payload bay contains additional experiments to be installed in the SOL, but in actual fact it contains a canister of eight ASAT PAMs, and a pair of Manned Manouvering Units (MMUs).
Three hours later, after most of the crowds had gone home, a second launch takes place. This time an unmanned Black Prince rocket is launched on a classified military mission. It is largely unreported by most mainstream media outlets, though some science reporters speculate that it may be a spy satellite, though it actually carries an additiona 10,000 kilos of fuel for the Beagle. This will allow the Beagle to carry out more changes of orbit during it's mission than would be possible using its own fuel.

Further air raids are carried out by aircraft operating off of the Andvordia carrier group on the islands of Faial, Pico, Sao Miguel and Santa Maria in the Azores. The main targets are military installations and coastal defences.
The fleet also begins to move from it's position west of the Azores to a position 500km south-east of the island of Pico.

Two Vampires are sent on low-level bombing missions to attack TV and Radio stations in Portugal, as well as factories producing cement, concrete and tarmac to hamper the runway rebuilding efforts. Each Vampire is armed with forty 500lb satellite guided bombs and ten Tacit Rainbow anti-radiation missiles for defence suppression, though their flight plans are designed to try and ensure they don't fly too close to known radar installations.

Admiral Plasket looked over the horizon with the latest viewing technology. Already, the fleet's ships had located several submarines in the waters which seemed to be monitering their positions. Nevertheless, Plasket was not fearful, as he also knew of submarine positions within the same waters.

Deep below, Spencertopian submarines were stalking their enemy counterparts at maximum silence, just keeping an eye on them. They would not engage, unless the Portugese submarines started aggressive manoever. Anyhow, the fleets were very well protected, and any threats would be met with overwhelming force.

Back on the surface, Plasket could see the coast which the fleets were quickly approaching. At once, he contacted the captians from around the fleets, and ordered a firing solution on all naval assets, and coastal defenses in the area. Many would begin a shore bombardment of coastal defenses, and many others would fire directly at enemy ships. It was a large order, and Plasket was sure of high results. In the meantime, the soldiers were preparing to make a landing on enemy beaches within the next few hours.

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They were now fully prepared as the made the dash. Jumping out of the boats into the seawater, they ran through the water, barely slowed thanks to the training they had recieved. Holding their rifles, they ran out onto the beach. However the beach was not quiet a safe place to make camp, or even stop for prolonged periods of time.

As literally thousands of soldiers made a landing, the fleets, a few kilometres from the shore were giving them cover with a powerful shore bombardment, aimed at all coastal defenses which would give strife to the Spencertopian Soldiers.

Making positions along the Portugese coast, the soldiers made camps in areas which would provide them geographical advantage. These included small areas of forest, rocky outcroppings etc. In these positions, it would be difficult for the Portugese to make a counter-attack against the soldiers. Following commands to perfection, the officers led their troops in textbook fashion. This was a first campaign for the Dominion, and it would be only a tiny prelude on what was to come in future.

There were only a few thousand who had made a landing on enemy territory so far, but at the current pace, there would be many more which would be on Portugese soil even by 24 Hours into the campaign.

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OOC: Some information as to where the troops have landed. The major sites are: Just north of Porto; Near the delta near Coimbra; Near Caldas da Rainha; Just south of Sines. Of course, you will have to find those positions out ICly, and you cant go by this OOC comment. Simple things that can do this is Sattelite Imagery, Recon via Sea, Land, Air etc.
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Soldiers had poured into the encampments now, and were fully organised. In total, there was some 100 000 soldiers on Portugese Soil, which were preparing for the battles which lie ahead, which included Lisbon, the capital.

General Saura had her strategies mapped out, however she couldnt begin the campaign until night-fall. Night would provide the cover of darkness, and the soldiers would best perform at night, as their entire training scheme had been focused on night-fighting.

Anyhow, she was surprised that there had been no portugese response yet. Perhaps they did not know of the horrors which would lay ahead....

You should wait until Neo Portugal has had a chance to respond before continuing.

No more nitidian forces than the 7000 already there will be sent to aid Spain.
The Nitidian Supreme Commander, Gen. Bach Natif today made this statement:

" We shall show the world that we doesn't even have to use half our strength to win a war ".

Although this is probably not the true reason, the latest days the nitidian law-enforcement have had difficulties keeping the "crime" level down.
The military is needed to fight the constant risings from different rebell groups.

The desicion to send young men into to a almost sertain death have only increased the dissatisfaction from the people. Some say The Empire stands on the edge of civil war.

The minister of the interior matters rejects this infromation;
" We have total controll over the situation, the people of Nitidus
is living in peace and happiness and is totaly agreing with the desiscions of their democratic elected Emperor. "

ooc: I apologize to everyone who was participating. Real life sorta exploded and I wasn't able to check my NS, never a good thing in the midst of a war. It was fun, regardless of the whole Portugal-getting-its-butt-kicked part.

As the enemy troops landed on Portuguese shores, they met no resistance. Civilians they met seemed to have no more information than the invaders on why. The attack on Spain was halted, although the troops didn't withdraw. No new missles were sent against Shildonia. No official telegrams were sent out of the Portuguese government offices whatsover. Indeed, it seemed the country had fallen silent.

The lack of.... well, anything, continued for a just over a week. Nothing was leaked from anywhere in the country. No word came from the Prime Minister or the General, the two key figures in the Portuguese government, were quiet and unheard from.

And then, everything changed. Not just in the nation, but in everthing. A new man came to the podium in Lisbon. He stood with his arms up high in the air, and exuberant smile on his face. The observers world wide could see change in his visage. They saw right.

"Friends all over the world; I come with information that will change europe and the world. For the past week, the government of Portugal has been infiltrated and eliminated." He states this incredible information like he would penny-change. "The Prime Minister and General were.... Regretably.... killed during the coup. Already troops all over the world are returning home, where they belong. They will peacefully disengage where possible. If they cannot, they will surrender to the closest available High officer. We beg you to return them to their families, as we already are returning your soldiers. This is a grand new day for Neo Portugal. A new beginning. Again."

He continued on the plans, both near and far, of Portugal. It was clear that the invasion was over. There was a call for internation aid in the rebuilding of the infrastructure, especially the power grid. The war was over, at least Portugal hopes so.

ooc: I won't be able to RP again til september, at which point I hope to be back at er stronger than ever. Sorry bout this. I was quite enjoying it, and learned a lot (Especially thanks to Shildonia.) Cheers, and good luck.

The nation of Melforlo is delighted that the war is finally over, although the coup is not smiled upon. The force sent against Portuguese enemies will continue to deploy on the coast to keep the peace. All offensive troops have been withdrawn, and the embargo on Jarridia lifted completely.