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Allanean Government Official Announcement

Today, we are ready to commence deployment of two Cowdery Class aircraft carriers and the Predator-class battleship (USS Nevada) into the Province of Hestonia (former East Phyrric). They will be carrying 300 Ann Coulter Mark III aircraft.
We hope the arriveal of the ships will not be misinterpreted

The straits are closed to any unapproved warship activity, meaning Allanea cannot deploy warships to Hestonia. Any attempt to reach Hestonia through the sovereign waters of UnAPS and USR countries will be met by TIS's 2nd Task Force, which will first radio the Allanean fleet. If the Allanean fleet does not stop, a shot will be fired across their bow. If they do not stop then, we will consider this an act of war and take measures to protect ourselves and our allies.

The Republic of Ancient Terra fully supports The Island States in this regard. It has been repeatedly stated that the Haven Straits are not true international waters. UnAPS nations will enforce their right to protect their allies from hostile actions, and allowing a nation which we are still technically at-war with would be a terrible lapse of vigiliance on the part of this alliance. Given that the Haven Straits is the major waterway that allows for the free flow of trade between member nations and the rest of the world, any threat to this area is treated with the utmost concern.

Allowing three Allanean warships to move through the Haven Straits unchecked can not be allowed. Terran assets on the Black Isles within the Strait, including the BASTION Military Complex, have been alerted to this intrusion of UnAPS's sovereign waters. Should hostilities break out, we will back our allies without hesitation. This is no idle threat.

~Emperor Taichi Kamiya, Leader of Ancient Terra~
~Talus Karn, Prime Minister~
~Admiral Yamato Ishida, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs~

"We wish to make it clear that we support our allies in this regard and will not allow the movement of Allanean warships into the Haven Straights."
Thomas von Leifric
Minister of War

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"I want twelve of our Titan-IV guns based in Edolia trained on the area that the Allanean fleet would enter the Straights. Let's make it clear to them that there is no point in pressing this issue."
Imperator Erik von Blattershplitt to Thomas von Leifric

The President of The Island States tensed up in his chair as the red phone marked "Allanea" began to ring at his desk. The red phone had been installed in case an incident arose that could be taken care of, but usually it would only be used to avert a potential nuclear catastrophe. President Newman picked up the phone and said, "This is the President of The Island States. How may I help you, President Kazansky?"

"Good day. As you can see, I am back in office. Look, about those ships. Hestonia is Allanean territory. I belive we should be able to have at least token military presense there, no?"

"You are correct, however, the Haven Strait is UnAPS-held waters and our countries are currently in cease-fire. We will not allow potentially hostile ships in the Strait!"

OOC: Remember, we're doing this like the IRC discussion :).

The Allanean President-for-Life lifts an eyebrow. "Now let's set the record straight. First, at least a 16-nautical-mile strip off the shores of the Province of Hestonia is Allanean waters. Second, the task force sent is symbolic only - both compared to Allanean military power and to your resources."

"Unfortunately, the waters between Hestonia and open international waters are controlled by the UnAPS!" The President waved over the Minister of Diplomacy while he pressed the 'mute microphone' button on the intercom. "I need a solution to this in one minute or we're going to be practically at a state of war." The ambassador thought for a second before giving his reply.

"Let them through under guard by our navy. As long as they promise to keep their guns unloaded, I don't think they'll pose a threat." The President nodded his head before reactivating the microphone.

"We will allow your ships through under two conditions: they do not arm their guns and our ships escort your ships through UnAPS territorial waters to Hestonia. Once we reach your waters, we'll turn back and maintain our patrol of the North Haven Strait. How does this sound to you, Mr. President?"

"Perfectly fine, Sir. Where do we set-up the rendezvous point for our ships?"

"Our fleet will rendevous with your fleet 300 nautical miles west of the Iuthia outpost," Newman said over the phone. He took a long pause, lighting up a cigar before talking again. "Remind me later to set up a peace conference in Freeport, I think it's time we get something a bit more permanent hammered out, don't you agree Mr. President?"

"I will discuss it with Congress."

"Very good, I will talk to my legislature and call the UnAPS General Secretary and arrange for plans to be made."

The 2nd Pursuit Group, which is based in the Tropical Paradise Defense Initiative's Haven Theatre Staging Area, will stand by its UnAPS allies and will prevent any access to the Strait.

The Pursuit Group along with the 11th Submarine Force will remain in port, but will increase their alert level and stand ready to reinforce allied positions at the openings to the strait.
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Admiral Lia Antanato
CINC 3rd Fleet
La Repubblica d'Agrigento

"Agrigento forces, this is The Island States 2nd Task Force. We are escorting the Allanean vessels through the Strait to Hestonia. Assistance is no longer required, 2nd Task Force out."

OOC: What is the task force, exactly?