NationStates Jolt Archive

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Good evening, this is Gerald Jenkins.

Tonight, our headline spotlights the first confirmed report of a terrorist attack in Hadula. In New Salamanca earlier today, an unknown organization of native rights activists began using violent methods to put across their message of retribution against the Portugese colonists who, long ago, quote "destroyed their culture" unquote.

The streets are in chaos tonight as law enforcement officials struggle to keep the violent protestors down. Earlier today, there were various bombings on various buildings, including the St John and Peter's Catholic Church. The terrorists had also brought out Portugese-Hadulans from their homes and subjected them to humiliation and torture. Many were tarred and feathered, some were tied to the back of sailing boats and drug across the water, a few unforutnate ones were publicly executed by the terrorists. The number of casualties are uncomfirmed.

Consul Estaban Riverra (a Latin-Hadulan himself at risk) released an official statement today, outlining the plan to "route out the terrorists threatening Hadula's long term peace and stability." He has ordered for 15,000 of the remaining UTA reservists to be called to duty to help and put down the terrorists in New Salamanca, and to help those now in need across the New Portugal province. Law enforcement officials have reported that Consul Riverra has been relocated into an unidentified, safe location.

A sad moment for us. Now, here is Javier Chavez with the weather...

OOC: BTW, this is foreshadowing of a much larger event that will unfold in Hadula in the next RL week

OOC: Bump!

President Grove had recieved the reports in his daily notices about the events which were unfolding in Haluda. As he read them, he frowned at realising the severity of events which were happening. Quickly, he drafted a letter to Consul Estaban Riverra;

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<Open Transmission>
TO: Consul Estaban Riverra, Hadula
FROM: President Grove, Austar Union
SUBJECT: Recent Civil Disturbances in Hadula

I am becoming concerned over the current events which are taking part in your nation, and as a part of our war on freedom, I think it is a large part of our campaign to take notice of events in nations which support us. It is obvious that your Portugese-Hadula people are suffering under a state of fear, caused by these native peoples, and although we do like to see the freedom to peaceful demonstration in a domestic policy, we do not condone these people's methods to further their cause.

Their methods, cause fear, and remove the rights and freedoms of others, should it continue over an extended period. The last thing we wish to see, is for the portugese peoples of Hadula to be subjected to a campaign of racial and cultural violence, which can be related to those in the Former Yugoslavian Republics, where cultural and racial tension has led to events such as ethnic cleansing.

Therefore, we are offering you and your government the assistance from a large team from our Military Police force, to assist you in quelling the violent and unnessasary demonstrations in your capital, and cities across Hadula. Our Military Police are specially trained by the military, specifically for police and law enforcement exersises in a civillian environment, as their name suggests.

They have been trained for use in such environments as Marshall Law, however they are more than qualified for lesser roles.

Should you require their assistance, please do not hestitate to accept our offer, as currently we have a team of 25 000 Military Police officials available for use. We care about the state of nations who are close in diplomatic relation, therefore we consider you to have a high priority.
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<Open Transmission>
TO: President Grove, Austar Union
FROM: Consul Estaban Riverra, Hadula
SUBJECT: RE: Recent Civil Disturbances in Hadula

The Hadulan people thank you for your concern and assistance. Hopefully, the incident is isolated and can be controlled. We are currently deploying many of our UTA troops in the area, hopefully the riots will be put down quickly and without any more casualities.

The whole incident deeply disturbs me, as there was no warning, no foreshadowing, nothing. It just happened. This is the first time Hadula has been the subject of terrorism. And, its from our home, from the people that orginally lived in Hadula. I am very cautious about the situation, I feel there is much more to it than would meet the eye.
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Estaban finishes the letter and sends it. He sighs and leans back, and his head brushes against something. Cold. Hard. Metal. Suddenly, Riverra's nerves freezes as a cold voice resounds in his ear.

"No need to move, Consul. It won't hurt after the initial shock."

And with a swipe of the revolver that the man behind the Consul was holding, he knocks Estaban out like a lightbulb. A small number of native militants walk in and carry out his unconcious body. The man with the revolver smiles, yellowish-blackened teeth showing as he chews on his cigar.

"Comrade Kalau will be pleased. Move it now! We need to take him away from here before anyone on the outside gets suspicious."

He then turns to the communication device Estaban sent the message on. He checks the Sent Messages and looks over the various exchanges between the Austar Union and Hadula.

"Hm..."

Without another thought, he raises his revolver and fires a bullet into the machine, destroying it. He throws his still burning cigar on the pile of papers Estaban was working on and lives with his vile grin as they slowly catch fire.

Rome may burn...

President Grove recieved the transmission in his messages inventory. Reading it, he frowned. The Hadula government appeared to have the situation under close control, however something didnt sit right. Reading the message, over and over again made no change to the deep feeling inside, so reached forward, and picked up the telephone, dialing his secretary just outside the office.

"Anne, would you please get Mr. Peterson on the line? I want him in my office, pronto...", he said over the phone.

Hanging up, he made crucial desisions regarding the situation. He had to respect the wishes of his friends, however he was entitled to research. Mr. Peterson was the head of foriegn intelligence, and when he arrived, the President would order an operation, to moniter the situation closely. Agents would be sent to Hadula, to moniter the Consul and many of the higher ranked ministers.

As it said in the transmission, President Grove also had a feeling that there was more to this...

President Grove put down the phone carefully. He had just recieved word from the Director of Intelligence that more events in Haluda were likely to unfold, including a possible coup against the current government.

The current location of the Consul was unknown, which was highly strange. Agents had identified his office as damaged. It could only be assumed that he had either been kidnapped, or murdered by some group, which was currently unknown.

Edward's face grew darker, as he suspected that something major was soon to break out. He had a grave feeling that Austarian Forces would be needed in the area, and that if he didnt act, the Haludu people could possibly be subject to some form of dictatorship under whatever group which was behind the attacks. The President had to make a desision.

Picking up the telephone, he contacted General Anderson;

"General Anderson, I want to increase our presense in the Fleetwood Islands. Over the next year, slowly increase the number of troops in that region, but dont make it obvious. We dont want to spark a conflict to actually break out here..."

OOC: The Fleetwood Islands is basically a small island chain in the pacific, somewhere near micronesia which is controlled by the Austarian Government.

To: Consul Estaban Riverra, Hadula
From: President Susan Thalion, Incorporated States of Katangara
Subject: Recent Uprisings in your Nation

Greetings esteemed consulate of Hadula.
It has come to my attention that some unrest has cropped up in your nation, and that your own police force may be hard pressed to prevent rioting from breaking out.
I am always interested in forging new Alliances in the name of Peace and Friendship, and so i would like to offer 6 patrols of Hawkers to aide you in keeping the peace.
Due to relations between our nation being nonexistant at this time, i am willing to place my troops under order of one of your capable commanders, who will liase with and pass orders onto the squadron leader.

I look forward to your reply. Please find attached details on the squadron offered.
Regards,

President Susan Thalion
Incorporated States of Katangara

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(OOC: attached are a few documents detailing the hawkers. arranged into squads of 5, each squad is attached to its own "Wolf Variant" Black Hawk Helicopter. this variant, designed by Katangarian military industry, has a special large capacity fuel tank for longer ranged missions. each squad is a well trained and disciplined team, who work together perfectly from the word go.)
(OOC additional: -i- know that the consulate has been taken, but Susan doesnt, so her offer for alliance stands, although whether it gets responded to is entirely up to you :))

OOC: Sorry I didn't get back to you guys.
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Austarian Union agents, while not detected yet, do know that Hadula has been taken over by native fascists. One Austar Union agent however has been found. He was publicly beheaded in the center square in front of the High House (Hadulan administrative building) as a warning to all those who would betray the Dominion.

President Susan's message was sent, but she was notified that it never reached her target, and she never got a reply. But she has heard of some more uprisings, though the intelligence is hazy. We'll continue on this link:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=350167