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It was a foggy morning in the Communist Louisiana city of Beaumont, Texas. Sounds of industrial equipment and early morning traffic on the Interstate filled the morning air. Small flashing lights were barely visible on top of the buildings and petrochemical crack towers. It seemed like your average morning in Beaumont, but that was to change very quickly. In the small suburb of the city, an argument was taking form. A middle aged walked from the gates of the CITGO Petrochemical Plant #9. He looked at the security gate and waved to the guard who is was very good friends with after the 13 years of working the plant.

Worker (James May) – Hey John. How are your kids?

Guard (John Weatherford) – There doing good. Hey, did you hear? The territory of Texas is now under control of new founded nation of Modern Texas.

Worker (James May) – Is that right… Well, we are still under Louisiana control right?

Guard (John Weatherford) – Currently, but word is a lot of the company leaders are trying to talk the workers union leaders into helping this Texas part of Louisiana succeed and join Modern Texas. They say that we the workers would make a lot more money and would actually get to own our own land plus other benefits that would follow if we did join Modern Texas.

Worker (James May) –Damn, that sounds really good, but would we have full medical coverage and other benefits we receive with the Louisianaian government? I mean making an extra ten thousand dollars a year would be nice, but I mean, Louisiana does give us a lot of extra benefits.

Guard (John Weatherford) –Well, that’s the only disadvantage about joining Modern Texas. But, we would see our tax rates drop so much that we would be making twice as much as we are now so we could easily pay for our own medical expenses.

The two men continued to chat at the gate for a couple more minutes. James swiped his security card and punched out on the clock. It was 7:30 a.m. and he was ready to go home and get some rest.

OCC: This is the beginning to a rebellion RP. I will add more later tonight or tomorrow afternoon. You may for the moment only tag and keep up with the current situation. I am starting this from the beginning to begin a really good story supporting the rebellion. I ask that comments be made either IC or OOC until the major events start to unfold even more. I also ask that if you wish to become involved, that you ask. I would like this to be a decent RP.

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James May arrived at home just in time to see his 17-year-old son off the school and to eat a good breakfast his wife cooked. As he ate and drank his coffee, he picked up the newspaper and stared at the headline “Territorial Government Sends Message of Separation to Communist Louisiana!” As he continues to read the paper, he is amazed at the utter speed that the government to leave the Louisiana territory. He looks at the charts on the bottom of the article showing the amount of money he could be making if the territory becomes a territory of Modern Texas. As he finishes his paper and his coffee, he has thoughts of his employers and his home territory becoming privatized and part of the Texas territory. After about thirty minutes of this, he stands and kisses his wife of 20 years on her cheek. He walks up stairs to his bathroom where he begins his shower. After getting out of the shower he begins dries himself off, and gets his clothes on. He lies down on his bed and turns on the television and watches as the local news reports “Demonstrations are taking place on the steps of the Legislative building and courthouse. There have been twenty arrests due to rioters throwing rocks at local police officials and trying to turn the protest into a violent one. We will keep you up to date with the events unfolding in Beaumont.” He sighs deeply and turns off the television and falls asleep.

‘A couple of hours later’

His wife wakes James suddenly; she looks at him with a grim look on her face

James’s Wife (Linda May) – Honey, rioters have started taking up arms against the police at the protest. So far they have killed 3 police and the rest of the police have pulled out! The rioters have stormed both the courthouse and the Legislative building and they have taken down the flag and burned it. They have replaced the Communist Louisiana flag with an old Texas flag.

James looks at her seriously and then turns on the television, which tells him, the same information his wife has. It also announces that the CL government will begin to move in troops to quell the rioters and the rebellion. As he continued to watch, with his wife still standing next to the bed, the anchorman cuts off his co-anchors report to announce, “Rioters seem to be attempting to take the Nederland armory. They supposedly have killed the small group of twenty-seven guards and are ran-sacking the armory for weapons and other equipment.” The anchorman is cut off by a live feed coming in from the capital of New Orleans. It is Premier Bobby Jindal standing in front of the capital building. He looks very upset and stressed. He begins speaking into the camera “We have recently been notified that an armed group of rebels have began to protest Louisianaian control of Beaumont and the rest of the Texas territory held by Communist Louisiana. We have also have been notified that the group has raided the Nederland armory and has stolen weaponry which belongs to the Louisianaian government.” He stops speaking momentarily to wipe the sweat off his face with a rag. “We are at this moment trying to attain contact with the leader of these rioters. We will only say this one time, all rioters are to cease and assist all actions. We will give you full immunity if you stop your actions now. If you do not cease and assist, we will use force to put down this rebellion against the state. We will use lethal force if necessary.” He looks into the camera without blinking and repeats the last two sentences. The feed is cut and it is returned to the local news station.

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From: Prime Minister Zyteslav
To: Premier Jindal

Greetings, we in the Republic have heard of the insurrection occuring in the province of Beaumont. Normally we would support the rights of protesters and whatnot, but now that they have resorted to violence, I wish to offer you the support of the Haton Riot Police and Special Forces in putting down these violent rebels.

Sincerely,

Prime Minister Fyodor Leningrad Zyteslav

TO: Prime Minister Zyteslav
FROM: Premier Bobby Jindal

We thank Hattia for their support in our time of need. Right now, we feel like we must use our own forces to try to quell the rebellion. If we do feel we need your assistance, we will certainly take you up on your offer.

Sincerely,



Premier Bobby Jindal
Premier of the CL Communist Party

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OOC: a good start, I havn't seen you RP much, but this makes one hell of a good first impression!
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
To whomever is concerned in Communist Louisiana:
The nation of Illior has decided to stay neutral in this situation. if the killing keeps going, and if The Official government Requests it, any aid needed militarily, will be available.

Thank you sirs and Ma'ams
Minister of Foreign Affairs

OCC: I am trying really hard to make this a decent rp and Thanks

TO: Minister of Foreign Affairs of imported_Illior
FROM: Premier Bobby Jindal

We thank you for your stance on the current events unfolding in Beaumont.

***URGENT COMMUNICAE***

TO: Communist Louisiana
FROM: The Armed Republic of Modern Texas

We are concerned about the rebel uprising in Beaumont. Instability in that region does not profit either of our countries. If the uprising sparks a full stage rebellion, we will both have our hands full. We propose sending armed forces down to our border to stop the rebellion from spreading. Noting that this is a precarious situation on our common border, we reiterrate the non-aggression pact signed by our two countries. In cooperation and trust we can quell the rebellion and leave our borders in tact.

Buzz Ferriday
President

James got out of his bed. He walked slowly towards the window still halfway asleep. He looked out of the window. He was amazed as large amounts of black smoke rise into the sky. This proved beyond a doubt that there was something happening in downtown Beaumont. By now, it was close to 3:00 p.m. He heard a loud diesel engine and looked down to the street in front of his home. The school bus was dropping off this son (Kevin May).

James May- Kevin is home. We are not to speak about the current situation. I dont want him to be fearful of what is happening.

Linda May- Alright... What do we do if he ask? I mean, he probably has heard many rumors while at school.

James May- I will talk to him if he ask any questions.

James heard the door open and close downstairs. He heard his son, apparently in a hurry, run up the stairs to his room. James quickly got dressed as his wife went back stairs within five minutes. Kevin came downstairs and looked at his parents.

Kevin May- Is it true what I have heard on the radio and from my friends about the rioters?

James May- What exactly did you hear?

Kevin May- Rebels captured the Nederland armory and the taking down of the Communist Louisianaian flag...

James May- Yes, Premier Jindal has broadcasted a message saying that lethal force will be used if the violent protest dont stop.

Keven May- The teachers at school say that we should become apart of Modern Texas or become our own independent nation. Our physical education teacher quit today to join the Nederland militia to fight against Communist Louisiana.

James May- What is your view on the whole conflict?

Kevin May- I think that our territory should have the right to govern itself or to join any nation we wish.

James looked blankly at his son. Suddenly the house shook and the sound of a loud explosion fillied the air. Kevin ran outside and yelled for his father. James ran quickly outside and the both staired at the large plum of smoke and fire. James motioned his son to come back inside. They turned on the television and staired as an announcement came up on the television. "CITGO Petrochemical Plant #5 has been attacked. Reports comming say that one of the plants crude oil holding tanks have been destroyed with RPG's stolen from the Nederland Armory that was ransacked." The father and son looked at each other.

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Psov supports any actions our friend CL will take.

TO: Modern Texas
FROM: Premier Jindal

We thank you for your support. It is your support we need most in this situation. We hope that your denunciation of the rebels and rioters will end their demonstrations.


TO: Psov
FROM: CL

We thank you for your unending support. If your nation is attacked by Ikanaian again, please let us know. We open fired upon their colonies in West Africa and we will do it again to show them the might of the Red banner.

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(OOC:This could be...interesting....)

To: Premier Jindal of Communist Louisiana
From: Premier Estridge of Neo-Soviet Russia

Though typically in favor of the rights of man and the ability to govern one's self we feel that with the turn to violence with little to no known signs of attempted negotiation by the offending party towards the nation of Communist Louisiana, which we believe to be a peaceful and respectable nation, this could be a matter of concern for not only Communst Louisiana and Modern Texas, but other nations of the region such as the United Socialist States of Neo-Soviet Russia.

With that said the USSNSR is willing to aid Communist Louisiana if needed in the form of peace keepers, monetary and supply donations, and/or a possible place for negotations to be held between the parties of this emerging conflict.

-Adin Estridge

The sun broke in the eastern sky as President Ferriday sat on the balcony sipping his coffee. He puffed on a cigarette and turned to Vice President Branham. "Roger, you know I don't like to mettle in other nation's affairs."

"I know, but Communist Louisiana is our ally. And, if we don't step in and stop this rebellion, it could lead to more uprisings in Modern Texas."

"Very well, I will telegram Communist Louisiana and notify them of our intent to send a riot force down to Beaumont." He flicked his cigarette butt over the balcony and walked back inside. Roger followed.

"Sir, I think you should send some kind of message to the insurgents. They want Modern Texas to annex them if they can't form their own government."

"I know, Roger, I've been thinking that myself. They need to be aware that we have no interest in them. We shall release a statement stating such."

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

TO: The Citizens of Beaumont and surrounding Communist Louisiana territories

FROM: The Armed Republic of Modern Texas

This government has been informed of you recent uprising against Communist Louisiana. We deplore this action and urge you to come to your senses. We have no desire to assist you in your rebellion and, to the contrary, we will aid our ally Communist Louisiana in their efforts to maintain peace and order.

TO: Violent Rioters of Beaumont Territory
FROM: Internal Defense Agency of Communist Louisiana

We have been given full power to move in units to quell the rebellion. We have given all rioters time to surrender and few have. Recent attacks on the CITGO plants and the murdering of innocent civilians gives our troops the right to use lethal force if necessary.

We fill that we have given much to the territory. While we do not see protesting as illegal, we do see an attempt of a violent overthrowing of the current government in control is illegal. A full number of charges will be placed on the violent rioters and the maximum sentence will be pushed for. These crimes include: (crimes on the left & maximum sentence on the right)

Attempt of Violent overthrowing of the government Death
Treason against Communist Louisiana Death
Armed Robbery Death
Arson 25 years
1st Degree Murder Death
2nd Degree Murder 50 years
Destruction of government property years 50 years
Unlicensed use of automatic weapons and explosives 15 years

More charges will be brought up as you are captured. We will however hand down less harsh sentences on rioters who work with the Louisianaian government to capture other rebels.

Resistance is futile. You will all be hunted down, tried, and convicted for these atrocious crimes against the people and the nation of Communist Louisiana.

Secretary of Internal Defense
Steven Autin
New Orleans, Louisiana, CL

"Mr. President? Mr. President!?" The aid rushed into President Ferriday's office.

Ferriday quickly closed the "Ladies Gone Loco" website on his computer. "What is it?" asked the president.

"Sir, its the Beaumont Rebellion. The insurgents have crossed our borders and are heading for Galveston."

"Shit!" he exclaimed, banging his fist on the desk. Ferriday stood up and walked to the window. "I've heard nothing from Premier Jindal." His eyes were pierced as the afternoon sun filled the room. Ferriday rubbed his beard, as he often did when contemplating. "Get Defense Minister Wilkinson on the phone. Tell her I'm ready to move ahead with our plan."

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"Hello, Buzz. I heard the bad news. What the hell is going on?" offered Minister Wilkinson.

"Yeah, Ann, this shit got out of hand and is now headed our way. Listen, lets stop this damn thing right here and now," he demanded.

Ann let out a giggle. She was a warmonger and loved the thrill of a good fight. She had been restrained by Ferriday over the last several months for political reasons. She understood that, but was now ready for a fight.

"We'll mobilize the A-10s from the 31st Tactical Squadron in San Antonio," she replied. "They can be in Galveston in half an hour."

"Excellent." A sly grin crossed the president's face. Ferriday was every bit the warmonger that Ann was. That was probably what made them click so well together. There was a chemistry between them that neither understood, nor acknowledged, but it was definitely there. "Oh, make sure they have their cameras rolling," he added with a chuckle.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." *click*

Ann hung up the phone and called the commander at Lackland. "Do it. And don't leave a single one standing."

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From: The State Department of Hataria
To: The Beaumont Rebels.

We will help you get your Freedom from The Evil Empire of Communist Louisiana. We are sending Planes with Food, Water and Weapons for your People.

To: CL

If any of other planes are shot down by you and your allies, it will be a act of war.

From: The State Department of Hataria
To: The Beaumont Rebels.

We will help you get your Freedom from The Evil Empire of Communist Louisiana. We are sending Planes with Food, Water and Weapons for your People.

To: CL

If any of other planes are shot down by you and your allies, it will be a act of war.

ooc: EARTH TO HATARIA. Supplying weapons and supplies to insurgents and/or rebels is an act of war. :headbang:

Over Haiti

Private Thompson- Sir, we have radar lock on an un-identified aircraft approaching. Elevation is set at 20,000 feet sir.

Sergeant Fontenot- Keep a lock, once you find out who exactly it is, try to make contact. If it is an enemy of Communist Louisiana, blow the mother f&*ker our the sky.

Private Thompson- Sir yes sir

Three minutes later

Private Thompson- Sir, it seems to be a Hatariaian aircraft. We have been given note that they are openly supporting the rebels of Beaumont. Shall I commence AA-Fire?

Sergeant Fontenot- Send a message giving them a warning to turn around. If they do not, commence AA-Fire. While you are sending them the message, get the F-4G’s in the air to force them around.

Private Thompson- Sir yes sir

TO: Hatariaian Aircraft
FROM: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command

You are locked in fire on affect. We know you intent is to aid rebels in Beaumont. If you do not turn around, your aircraft will be shot down.

TO: 17th Haitian Aircore

You are to intercept Hatariaian cargo in air.

Being dispatched
15 F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel’s

Defense Minister Ann Wilkinson: Mr. President, we have received distressing radio traffic from Communist Louisiana. Apparently Hataria is sending planes in to aid the insurgents in Beaumont."

Ferriday: "What the hell for? This isn't their fight. Have the planes made it to CL yet?"

Wilkinson: "They're close and CL is prepared to shoot them down."

Ferriday: "Have our A-10s neutralized the rebels in Galveston?"

Wilkinson: "You bet your ass they did."

Ferriday: "Finally, a spot of luck. Is the carrier RMT Ronald Reagan still in Houston?

Wilkinson: "I believe so. Why?"

Ferriday: Radio her commander. Get four F-18s in the air and patrol our borders. If one of Hataria's planes makes it into our airspace, take it out."

Wilkinson: "I'll send the message right away."

(OOC: Going to reply to my post, CL? And I would comment about Hataria's actions but..yub...)

ooc: EARTH TO HATARIA. Supplying weapons and supplies to insurgents and/or rebels is an act of war. :headbang:

OOC: Technically no. The U.S. supplied Afghanis weaponry and intelligence against the Soviets.

(OOC: The U.S. also atleast attempted to play it covertly...)

OOC: Hataria did as well. CL just somehow "Knew" what was in the planes and what they were up to. For all he knows he's pulling some wounded Antarctic Scientist from Cuba where the scientist had paddled to atop an iceberg....Plausible; doubtful.....Point made.

(OOC: Stating alloud that if his aircraft is shot gun war will be waged is...suspicious. And I would think CL would be watching the airspace over his nation and the actual hotspot a bit with the rise of action thus one way or another it would've be found out. But i vote we hush about it for now.)

OOC: Technically no. The U.S. supplied Afghanis weaponry and intelligence against the Soviets.

ooc: regardless, he is violating your airspace, which in itself constitutes either a hostile action, a stupid pilot or a distress situation. In this case A & B.

TO: Neo-Soviet Russia
FROM: Communist Louisiana

We thank you for your support in this current situation. We would like to take you up on your peacekeeping offer. We really dont want these rebels spreading so we would like to see your peacekeepers in cities that could fall to the rebels. That would be cities like:
Vinton, Louisiana, CL
Sulpher, Louisiana, CL
West Lake, Louisiana, CL
Lake Charles, Louisiana, CL


Somewhere off the coast of Haiti just south of Cuba

(drone) F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel #1- This is drone to hive, drone to hive over...

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Hive to drone, we read you loud and clear over...

(drone) F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel #1- Visual contact has been made and intell was right, the markings on the aircraft seem to be Hatariaian over...

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Try to scare them down. Begin shooting your flares over its wings. We are going to try to get them to turn away or land somewhere.

(drone) F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel #1- Begining direct orders, over and out...

A group of three fighters pulled right behind the Hatariaian aircraft. The leader of the 3 fired some 4 flares, two over each wing

TO: Hatariaian Aircraft
FROM: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command

You are locked in fire on affect. We know you intent is to aid rebels in Beaumont. If you do not turn around, your aircraft will be shot down. We have some 15 F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel's all around you. They will force you to turn around or they WILL SHOOT YOU DOWN.

If you turn around now, Communist Louisiana will turn her sholder, allow you to land in Haiti, fill up on fuel, and head back to your base. This will be your only chance.

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ooc: regardless, he is violating your airspace, which in itself constitutes either a hostile action, a stupid pilot or a distress situation. In this case A & B.

OOC: Not so. Do you realize just how much air traffic there would be on our Nationstates earth? You'd have 500 planes per square mile. Well, an exageration....but you get the point. Anyways I'll stop hijacking the thread.

To: Premier Jindal of Communist Louisiana
From: Premier Estridge of Neo-Soviet Russia

A security force will be assembled and dispatched within the next coming hours to the specified areas via military transports later to be enforced with a small shipment of heavier vehicles. We'd also like to ask what precautions, if any, have been taken within the city of Orange or if any known conflicts/confrontations have occured.

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Santiago de Cuba naval Air Station

Finney: "Sir, we've radar contacts off typical flight paths. Sixteen. moving North by nort-west."

Wiley: "Source?"

Finney: "A portion Haiti...Phantoms and a tranny it seems."

Wiley: "Control! Send up two flights of Hornets and a batch of 'cats. Let 'em play with 'cats high. Watch and warn."

(OOC: Remind me I need to wake up before I type out anything.)

TO: Neo-Soviet Russia
FROM: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command

We have some of our F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel's off the coast of Haiti. We are tailing a Hatariaian aircraft who is trying to get arms into the hands of rebels. We are trying to force him around or we will shoot him down. May we have your permission to enter your fly zone?

TO: Neo-Soviet Russia
FROM: Communist Louisiana

We have clashes between loyalist and rebels in Orange right now. To keep your nations citizens safe we would like to keep them out of the golden triangle area(Beaumont, Port Author, and Nederland). We are sending in troops and other equipment very soon to Orange and it will be a large conflict.

TO: Neo-Soviet Russia
FROM: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command

We have some of our F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel's off the coast of Haiti. We are tailing a Hatariaian aircraft who is trying to get arms into the hands of rebels. We are trying to force him around or we will shoot him down. May we have your permission to enter your fly zone?

TO: Neo-Soviet Russia
FROM: Communist Louisiana

We have clashes between loyalist and rebels in Orange right now. To keep your nations citizens safe we would like to keep them out of the golden triangle area(Beaumont, Port Author, and Nederland). We are sending in troops and other equipment very soon to Orange and it will be a large conflict.

To: Communist Louisiana
From: Hataria

If you attack Our Planes, we will Declare War on your Nation.

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

Just south of the Cuban Island

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Hive to drone, hive to drone do you copy over...

(drone) F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel #1- This is drone to hive, we read you loud and clear over...

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Hatariaian aircraft did not accept our transmission. You have permission to open fire over...

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Reading you loud and clear, begining attack over...

Four of the F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel's drop from the front of the Hatariaian aircraft. They pull back behind the aircraft and each of the four launch 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder's into the Hatariaian aircraft

(drone) F-4G Advanced Wild Weasel #1- This is drone to hive, we have visual of explosion on Hatariaian aircraft. Repeat explosion on Hatariaian aircraft. The aircraft has caugh fire.

(hive) Louisianaian Strategic Air Command- Hive to drone,good work, watch her go down. If she doesn't fire some more at her.

Santiago de Cuba NAS

Finney: "Seems tranny's down."

Wiley: "Fun...hell...what about the Phantoms?"

Finney: "Still in the air."

Wiley: "Lovely"

Hinojosa: "Sir, we're getting a message from AC. Says to disregard Lou flight. At the most escort if they wish to enter."

Wiley: "Let our boys know."

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To: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command
From: United Socialist States of Neo-Soviet Russia

Permission granted. Just don't make any messes over our land.

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To: Premier Jindal of Communist Louisiana
From: Premier Estridge of Neo-Soviet Russia

Understood. A public warning shall be announced today to all news channels.

To the topic of security forces we wish to ask how the number of ten thousand sounds to CL. We also wish to ask what is the nearest airfield for which we can transports holding our equipment.

OOC: I justed Declared War on CL on another Thread.

Lake Charles is a nice size airbase. We can move your peacekeepers by rail, truck, or rotary into the cities. 6000 is great, we again thank you for your support.

To: United Socialist States of Neo-Soviet Russia
From: Louisianaian Strategic Air Command

We promise no messes...

OCC: Neo-Soviet Russia, I need your support if you will here: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7062350&posted=1#post7062350

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A readjsutment of numbers has been made and we shall be sending a total of ten-thousand men, not the original estimate of six-thousand. This due to easier managment of numbers and to help assure that if something were to occur we'd be able to help steady it more easily.

Any troops other than this that are present will purely be logistical, though at this moment we feel we will not need to bring these people about, instead offering jobs with decent pay and possibly renting out equipment from local vendors.

With that said we shall provide you with a list of our equipment as we prepare to load and send these units out.

First Quick Reaction Division

17th Brigade

Support Personnel: 600
50 OH6A Little Bird: 100
300 TR1500A2: 900
200 Wolverine AUCV: 600
100 Wolverine APC: 300
100 Wolverine ADATS: 300
60 Wolverine Medivac: 300
100 ATVs: 100
Infantry: 1800

9th Brigade

Support Personnel: 500
180 UH60 Black Hawk: 720
20 CH47 Chinook: 100
50 OH6A Little Bird: 100
160 ATVs: 160
100 HMMVW w/ M60: 100
40 HMMVW w/ Mk19 GL: 40
60 HMMVW w/ TOW: 60
60 HMMVW w/ Avenger: 120
Infantry: 3100

We shall await confirmation.

Neo-Soviet Russia, we are confirming your people.

TO Communist Louisiana

We have neutralized insurgents in Galveston. What the A-10's didn't get, our special forces will. We have confirmed kills on most of the local leadership, but the big wigs are still on the run. The last update had them turning back towards Beaumont. We have an armored division (21,000 troops) and an infantry division (18,000 troops) following them, along with fresh A-10's. We will meet you in Beaumont and surround these dirty bastards.

Since you have disposed of the infidels from Hataria, we are recalling our F-18's back to the RMT Ronald Reagan stationed in Galveston Bay.

Some 3,000 troops began to march into Orange, Texas. There was little resistance, mostly cheer from the majority who were loyalist to CL. Thirty-four arrest were made, and one of the confirmed leaders of the Orange area was hung and quartered. He was then decapitated and his head placed on a large 12-foot tall pike in the middle of the city. You would think that most of the people would be afraid of the CL government, but there are a thunderous applause for the death of this traitor.

TO: Modern Texas
FROM: CL

We have captured the city of Orange with little to no resistance. We are moving to Nederland next, we expect some heavy fighting there and we would appreciate if you could station your troops on the northern and western border of Beaumont. When the push is made, we do not want to allow any of the terrorists a chance to escape.

TO: Louisianaian Air Command (Vinton Station)
FROM: Major Sonnier (Commander of the 3,000 troops)

We would like to request some attack rotary in the air to give us cover when we move into Nederland.

TO: Major Sonnier
FROM: Louisianaian Air Command (Vinton Station)

Your request is accepted. We are sending the following units:

150 AH-64 Apache

To Communist Louisiana
From Col. John Smith

We have secured Sour Lake and will be leaving a force to cut off the western route. The remainder of the force will move up to Lumberton, cutting off the northern route. Air cover is on stand-by. We'll stand ready for your forces to push up from Nederland.

Massive birds known as C5s flew over tropical waters of the Gulf. Inside their bellies ranged anything from simple soldiers with guns to food stuffs and armor to HMMVWs and eight wheeled Wolverine combat vehicles. The unloading and organization of this group would takes a few days to say the least. Of course this would be a test for more than merely just the transport division of the USSNSR Red Air Corps. This would also be, if things turned dark, a test for the soldiers who, though trained extensively, had never actually seen live combat. A tribute to Neo-Soviet Russia's rather peaceful dimenor.