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General Lee's hand trembled as he made the phone call. Across from his desk were half a dozen Hudecian marines with their guns fixed in position pointing at his chest. Clearing his throat he began to speak to his subordinate and second in command, explaining to him a new direction for the remnants of the ROK.

"Yes, I am quite sure of my decision. It is a matter of principle." General Lee, managing to regain a bit of his composure glanced at the marines, whose fingers were only millimetres from their triggers. Hanging up the phone, he turned to the Hudecian captain. "I hope you are happy now, you know you have ruined this nation. In a matter of weeks Drapol will overrun us and all your 'principles' won't be worth a DAMN!"

The Hudecian captain, Jin Joo, sneered. "Get him out of my sight." Four of the marines escorted the deposed general out of the room.

Looking out the window, Jin Joo saw the sun setting over the city of Busan. Tomorrow would bring a new dawn for the South Korean people. A better day than the one before.

*Hudecian Korean Command in Pohang*

"It is done," the calm voice announced over the radio to General Yang.

General Yang peered carefully over his knotted fingers. Controlling all the excitement, the anxiety, the worry, was quite the task, even for a veteran general like himself. Turning to the political attache, he looked hard into the diplomat's eyes before deciding his words.

"What should be done now?"

"Our friends in Busan are already in position to make the announcement," the politician responded in a carefree manner.

"I mean about the South Hanguk troops and the LRR troops," Yang responded sharply.

"For now, nothing," the politician rested in his chair. "Remember, General Lee has just announced the creation of the first free elections in the ROK since Drapol invaded, not us. As far as everyone else knows, we had nothing to do with it."

"General Lee will talk." Yang pointed out.

"No, he will not. He wants to come out of this as the saviour of Korea, the man who held things together when times were tough. Not as the tyrant who clung to power desperately until he was pried off." The politician stubbed out his cigarette. "Besides, we've already booked him a nice flight to the Pearl Archipelago."

Word of the unease and impending nature of elections south did not pass the Banat unnoticed, and it was in a somewhat lamentful tone that comrade Director Secretary Hotan had to reject his more gung-ho generals. Telling them that at least three or four of the CPRD's important unification-promotion projects were incomplete he disuaded those most keen to re-start the invasion during this suddenly presented sensitive period.

(Overblown tag as I'm far too sleepy for much thought right now- I'll probably forget this come morning, but for the tag!)

*Hudecian Korean COmmand Pohang*

"The new government is calling itself South Koryo, to avoid confusion with the dictatorship of South Hanguk," the politician commented lazily. "This should give us the leverage we need to outflank our democratic enemies. Dealing with a dictatorship over a democracy is difficult to justify."

"Still, we need another 3 Army Groups if we want to solidify our hold on the area," General Yang inserted cautiously. "And I want to rebuild Jeju-do as a military base. The radiation levels there have sunk to acceptable levels."

"Yes, I suppose it would be valuable. And rebuilding positions around Taejeon is vital as well," the politician added.

"I'm transfering another 4 wings of fighters to Taejeon, and the bulk of those 3 Army Groups will go to that region."

Da'Khiem has portrayed the recent power-shift to the south as an attempted continuation of the 1931-present revolution, brutally put-down by Korea's foreign enemies. So far as anybody in the north or indeed the occupied portions of the south is aware it might be the truth.

Of course the CPRD is yet to recognise the new government, and since it never recognsied General Lee or even the previous state of the ROK it seems unlikely that recognition shall be forthcoming. Certainly the Central Directorature would deny any allegations that might suggest use of the power shift to position even more agents and sympathisers inside the south's government, military, and infrastructure...

The Imperium would like to register its support of the ROK transition to a more stable government. If the Imperium can render any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Asiya Saleh,
Duchess Alexandria,
Director of Foreign Services

[Cheap tag.]

*Pohang - HKC*

"You are not worried about the people electing a pro-Drapol government?" General Yang asked the politician.

"Of course not," the politician smirked. "The nukes dropped on the south were from Drapol, and they were an unprovoked attack on us... at least, we have sold that line with incredible success to the people. Besides, if we don't like this government we can overthrow it and establish a new one."

General Yang did not like how politicians played games with other nations as if they were pawns. The new government of South Koryo is not to be triffled with, and could be a dangerous enemy. Still, Hudecia had brough democracy back to the peninsula, but we'd have to see.

"How is the deployment going?" The politician asked after Yang fell silent.

"Our fighters are almost in position and Jeju-do has been reoccupied by 40 000 of our troops. Taejeon is experiencing a similar buildup," Yang quietly reported. "How many troops is the government willing to put in here?"

"A lot more than last time," the politician evaded the question.

"It would be nice to have an idea of how long the buildup can continue."

"The government is willing to deploy in excess of 1 million troops if necessary," the politician answered after a moment of silence.

Yang nearly choked.

"Is that satisfactory General?"

...........

OOC: We need Chinese Mainland/South Koryo here.

*Ulleung-Do*

This island in the Sea of Japan was silently and quickly occupied by Hudecian forces from the 56th Marine Division during the night. Plans for the establishment of naval batteries, anti-air weaponry stations and even an expanded airfield were quickly sorted out and put into action.

*Hong-Do, Sangtea-do - Korean Archipelago*

From their home station of Ulsan, Hudecian warships on a tactical exercise passed these islands and deposited the 76th and 81st Marine Division into them.

Hudecian C-130 transports would later fly in from Gwangju carrying supplies and construction materials for the bases.

*Daejeon*

Hudecian artillery crews pull through the city on their way to their specified locations guarding key passages to it. Their arrival is no secret and neither is their destinations. However, their arrival and deployment diverts attention from the secret movements of many many more troops in the region.

[Is this building of yours going to continue, Hudecia? If so, I would like to get involved and propose a... transfer of technology.]

Message to Scandinavian States:

The government of Hudecia hopes that Scandinavian States would be willing to transfer technology to the government of South Koryo.

What does Scandinavian States require in return?

[Eep! If I post something in brackets it's OOC unless otherwise noted. Sorry about that lack of clarification.]

..::Encrypted Message (4096kb)::..
To: Republic of Hudecia
From: His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Services
Subject: Transfer of Technology

We propose a transfer of our Project Citadel to be used on the Korean Peninsula. Citadel is, as its name implies, a fortification system that integrates a series of technologies in order to hold off, if not outright stop, an invading force. Obviously it's not full-proof, no technology is, but it will buy time to reinforce any strategic positions. Project Citadel includes:

1) A 30-foot high wall(s) that is able to withstand a direct hit from a tactical nuclear weapon. For the length of the wall a fixed quad 25" turret with up to sixteen anti-shipping/land-attack missiles, quad 16"/50 ETC turrets every ten miles, and fixed dual 40mm ETC turrets every mile. Also, there is a bunker pit with firing slots even with the ground in order to facilitate fortified infantry positions.
2) Silo-protect SAM/ABM sites, the silo doors are opened with extreme speed by way of electromagnetic rails that allow the battery to fire of a snap-shot and then lower to allow the silo to protect it again. This feature is extremely important against Wild Weasel aircraft.
3) Short-range (20 mile) radar that is usually assigned to one per silo but can be networked to multiple silos instead. Each radar is also networked to the three nearest radar sites and a central hub for redundancy and increased capability.

In return we request basing rights for up to a full Imperial Marine Corp.

[X-thousand fingers in the Central Directorature Reunification Planning Rooms are crossed in hopes of that project's construction]

[*snickers* Keep crossing those fingers.]

Message to Scandinavian States Government
From the Hudecian Foreign Ministry

Your proposal requires deep thought and consultation with our allies the LRR and obviously the South Koryo government.

OOC: such a massive construction project would be counter productive maybe... we don't want to only defend ourselves we want to retake the peninsula. And as unrealistic as that sounds, its still our primary goal to see the South Korean flag flown over Soeul, Pyongyang, and DaKhiem. lol...

[Oh, it can be used for offensive purposes. For example, the heavy artillery can obliterate any close Dra-pol positions such as artillery or laagered tanks. Also, there are a couple of things that I didn't mention such as the chemical distribution system (this is primarily defensive but allows you to stop any attempt at charging and climbing the wall) and the fact that the wall can lined with Claymore mines as a sort of anti-infantry ERA system (which would work brilliantly when combined with the chemical system.)]

..::Encrypted Message(4096kb)::..
To: Republic of Hudecia
From: His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Services
Subject: Re: Transfer of Technology

Very well. If it would please the government of Hudecia, we would like to send some consultants to discuss in detail how this can work for your government and your allies.
..::End Message(End Encryption)::..

The construction of such a huge fortification would be useful for the short-term, but in the long term the LRR government would like to see the peninsula peacefully reunited under one flag.

However, such a wall would be mighty expensive, especially if it were to be built over all 200+ miles of the border with Dra-pol. It would be easy to flank; Dra-pol light landing craft could simply go around. The LRR military has never been a big fan of fixed defenses (barring coastal artillery emplacements and the ABM missile silos scattered about the country). Fixed defenses, built in such a scale as the ones planned for the border with Dra-pol, would sap the navy, army, and airforce budgets. Once a Dra-pol commander found a way to breech the defenses or flank them, the entire country would be protected by a few LRR armored divisions. Whereas mobile ASM and Land-Attack launchers are hard to find and attack, such weaponry mounted on the wall could be targeted and made inoperative quite easily by massed artillery barrages from Dra-pol artillery.

Perhaps an upgrade of current border defenses to incorperate greater firepower would be a good idea.

[That was OOC, right?]

Yeah.

OOC: I'm assuming there must be some deception involved here, because I can't imagine who'd be willing to pay for the construction or support of this wall, or how it is expected to get it 2% complete under the watch of tens of thousands of 75, 100, 105, 150, and 190mm artillery tubes and quarter of a million rocket launchers. Still, with the ooc element it would appear to be a serious idea, so for Dra-pol's part, I say go for it! We'll add it to the propaganda programme.

[Hudecia, can you make an OOC thread so we can discuss this stuff and not clutter the thread up?]

OOC: which is why I didn't say 'yes' Drapol. There is no way it would work, besides, we don't want this to be a static war either way.

here is the OOC thread for now http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6957456#post6957456

*Gunsan*

With most of the media coverage diverted towards the military buildup around and in Daejeon, a more critical buildup began starting here at the mouth of the Chilgap river and running until it was a bit north of Daejeon.

Hudecian military command viewed this as a more critical part of the mission since Drapol could dig under most of the front line, but most likely not under rivers unless they were shallow.

Hudecian fighters based out of Gunsan Airport would secure the flank on the Yellow Sea, as would troops based from the Korean Archipelago.

*Gumi*

With the Hudecian buildup on the west continuing on schedule, defences were considered for the key battleground between Gumi and Daejeon. Until a more formal plan was made, military forces in the region would be increased quietly.

*Yeongdeok*

On the coast of the Sea of Japan, this third city was considered another key position for the Hudecian military. On the east coastline it controlled the main road leading down to the heart of the ROK and hence the nation.

So, these three perhaps obscure towns became the heart of the Hudecian defence plans.

"Fire!" Yells the commander of the battery of R-110SF2 rockets, mounted on recycled howitzer carriages.

The spin-stabilized artillery rockets head for their targets, about 13 kilometers away downrange. The R-110SF2 is based on the idea of the RBU-14 rocket artillery platform, deployed with soviet paratroops. It is a light piece which puts heavy firepower in the hands of a small unit, and can be manhandled into position without the aid of vehicles.

Several seconds later, the targets (which happen to be shilouettes of Iron Blood GT-6 main battle tanks) are obliterated by the rain of 110mm rockets.

The rocket artillery battery, which happens to belong to the 3rd armored division, is part of a diminishing LRR presence in Korea. Soil removal was completed a while ago, thanks to extreme effort on the part of LRR and Kilean engineers, and tons of what used to be Ulsan sits in gigantic lead-lined vats in the far north of LRR. While clinics in LRR proper are still overflowing with Koreans hurt by the war, the LRR medical staff in Korea have been pulling out, to the point where only attached units are still deployed.

Even in the wake of the Hudecian buildup, the LRR withdrawl continues. It is meant as a sign that pre-emptive attack will get no LRR support. Offshore, however, the LRRN is everywhere. The proflie of the Krivak MOD frigate is familiar with every ROK citizen living near the ocean.

Hudecian medical staff attached to the more than half a million troops now stationed in the south begin to take over where the LRR pull out or even prepare to pull out.

Hudecian strategic planners view the pullout of LRR troops in the same fashion as they saw the Kilean pullout. A premature movement based upon the wrong assumption that Drapol was not going to invade. And after the Pearl Sea incident, it might be understandable that Hudecian military commanders are hesitant to share classified info with LRR.

Still, Hudecian politicians are eager to prevent another ally from leaving the peninsula. They quickly summon the LRR ambassador where they ask them the extent to which LRR is considering withdrawing. The idea of a pre-emptive strike against Drapol is considered ludicrous since Drapol outnumbers the south and its allies between 10:1 and 100:1.

Yangp'yong, E/SE of Seoul, E/NE of Suwon PAAF Base, about 30km from the border

Public address speakers screeched on, no less vitriolic today in their condemnation of the enemies' use of atomic weapons and poisons against the Korean people than the day the system was first erected. Below, under the light drizzle of the late morning, hundreds of comrades scurried about, openly cursing the attackers for the meek nature of the week's rations, some inwardly cursing about how getting eggs was easier before the reunification. In the distance, the rattle of 8mm sub-machinegun fire drifted across the hills and through the rain and electronically boosted party doctrine, though the last gasp of a would-be defector did not reach the town itself.

In the local school, children volunteered reasons as to why the People's Army had to come so quickly. One bright-eyed frame of a boy, looking hardly four but in truth almost twice that age, beamed with pride on being congratulated for his response. "Because the capitalists were selling all the southern babies to other empty countries so they could make Korea white!"

"My sister says that's what happened to her penpal's baby brother in Chindo!" Volunteered another.

In the school yard, older children practiced massive dance routeens in spite of the weather, while teenagers from the near by highschool stomped past in double-time, old Japanese rifles shouldered.

"You there! Comrade school children! Yes! Come over here, come over here! Here, we need you to carry these... Yes, you'll be helping us install the new battery... ah, comrades!"

The Army Corporal was relieved to get any help in hauling parts, tools, and munitions. His hands had almost dropped off between here and Kaesong!

Just south, as the youths walked, they could see the barrels of 190mm guns as they were hauled down the hillsides and into what would soon be a new line of HARTS, this time inclusive of no small portion of the 180,000 artillery tubes to be arrayed within the liberated territory.

OCC: Oh! I have it! Scandanavain States can take over the defense tasks from the withdrawing LRR divisions.

I'm still going to keep one armored division in the ROK, and since the penninsula is within easy sail from LRR ports the navy will probably continue to cruise around the area.

IC: On the docks of Pusan, an LRRN RO/RO ship embarks lines of MBT-5 and MBT-6 main battle tanks and IBT-6 personnel carriers, along with trucks and PTS-M logistics vehicles.

The rain is of no great annoyance to the LRR troops, living in a very rainy country, but the protesters are. Large banners declaring the leaving troops cowards etc. and shouts of slogans are still audible at the loading ramp, partially thanks to the quiet hybrid engines of the LRRA tanks.

Meanwhile, Inland, the troops of the 4th Armored division brood over the fact that they would not be shipping home any time soon. Unit commanders attempt to halt the sharp dip in morale with various activities such as sports, target practice, and constant maintainance.

RBU-AD and R-110SF2 teams practice laying down rocket barrages while SAM and AAA teams practice against LRRAF MiG-21s. The SA-20s are usually carried on a modified TGB-20AL chassis, while SA-21s are mounted on much heavier MAZ 8x8s.

Unlike the other allies, the LRRA still uses a fair amount of old soviet and chinese equipment. The LRRA's philosophy with light MRLs is the more the merrier, and captured Dra-pol examples are often put back into use.

*Pohang*

With the national leadership entrenched now, local and provincial leadership is now turned over to the electorate.

Pohang is the first city to have these local elections and a strong pro-Koryo and pro-Hudecia candidate is elected. The people of the south need little convincing about the dangers of Drapol with many of the residents either survivors of the nuclear assault or of the Seoul deathmarch.

The loyalty and dedication of a generation of Koreans has been secured without the need of propoganda. The quick return of democracy has solidified these feelings in the south.

Unlike in Vietnam and pre-war Korea where infiltrators would find many citizens more than willing to help them in their mission, South Koryo is decidedly against Drapol. Infiltrators and supposed infiltrators are regularly dragged in front of courts to be tried on charges of treason. Although most charges are dropped, the result of being accused of treason is as good as being blacklisted.

*Ulleung-Do*

The fortification process is slowed slightly by the rain, but continues regardless. Submarine and naval headquarters for the Sea of Japan is moved to this island to ensure its protection.

Long range naval guns and missile batteries are installed on the island and thousands of Hudecian troops continue their deployment there.

The beefing up of the ROK military is not greatly helped in terms of material by LRR. The policy of giving no military technology to other nations except the most very trusted ones means that the ROKA gets only logistics vehicles from the LRR armory.

[Might as well send one of my best divisions to start the buildup.]

..::Scandavian States News Network, Military Headlines::..

Today the Joint Strategic Command, at the behest of the Emperor, has ordered the 331st Armoured Division of the Helsinki Guards Army to deploy to the Republic of Korea. When asked why such a move had been made the Commander of the Imperial Armed Forces, Gen. Axel Oxenstierna said that the Emperor was, “Worried about the instability that the LRR withdrawal might cause.”

Gen. Oxenstierna refused to elaborate upon his statement and has kept quiet as to the possibility of deploying even more Imperial troops.

Da'Khiem has strongly condemned the latest deployment of foreign military forces to the Korean peninsula, especially when efforts were being made at reconcilliation with other withdrawing powers.

Focused in the liberated southern territories, state media and educational institutions have been catching the former capitalists up on progress in the free northern territories since the Japanese invasion and UN meddling that split the nation. Hundreds of old people were alive long enough ago that they remember the division by outside forces, and there is understanding amongst the most nationalist communities that the conflicts of the last sixty years have been of foreign making. It is the aim of the state to help the younger generations understand this.

As school children learn about how nuclear bombs and poisons were dropped on their comrades in the north, and how foreign soldiers hid in southern towns when the north tried to shoot back, more divisions are moved south to counter balance the enemy build-ups.