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Declaration Of War
By: Protectorate of Farnholst
Against: Kingdom of Lizzychu
Date: November 25th, 2004

Today our nation suffered a grievious assault on our beloved islands. An unprovoked attack of both ferocity and savagery was delivered to our country's shore. At 6:55 am a force of 2,000 shirt ninja's infiltrated our island and attacked government officers and buildings across are entire nation. With heavy loss of life and property they were repelled and captured or killed. However this attack can not go unanswered. Today the Protectorate of Farnholst declares war on are neighbor, until such a time as they no longer provide a threat to our nation. The articles of war are laid out for the rest of the world to see.

Article 1: Surrender
a. Farnholst will accept nothing less than a total surrender of all forces of Lizzychu. This war will not end until this is done.

Article 2: Reparations
a. All forces that surrender will be subject to marking and total disarmament. All weapons will not be returned.
b. Payment for loss to Farnholst's economy and human resources equal to the output lost will be paid, until such time as replacement are properly trained.
c. Lizzychu will remove all tariffs imposed on imports from Farnholst.
d. Lizzychu will enter a 5 year trade agreement top buy all products it impots from Farnholst first.
e. Lizzychu will pay an annual reconstruction payment of 150 million cuckoos a year for the next 25 years.

Article 3: Reconstruction
a. Lizzychu will provide all materials to replace/repair the damage done in their despicable attack.
b. Lizzychu will also request top be formally sanction by the U.N. for her actions.

Aggression by the Protectorate of Farnholst will not cease until are demands are met. If this war results in the conquest of any territories of Lizzychu they will be henceforth considered territories of Farnholst.

Are you positive it was Lizzychu who sent the ninjas?

Provide proof, and Xeraph will make Lizzychu nothing but a memory...........with your permission, of course.

Alaric of Xeraph

I got about two 500 Mega-Ton Hydrogen Bombs waiting to be used...you give me proof...I'll nuke'em...

OOC: It sounds like he wants a good solid war RP, none of this "i gots teh 1337 gillionzor Mega n00k shizzle". Just an observation. You don't put that much time into a first post if all you want to do is "my nation sends of the ROFLMGDFAOcopters with OMFGLOLORZbombs"

The Kingdom of Lizzychu is well known in are region for training shirt ninjas from birth. Also her military insignia's are on all of the corpses. Creative questioning of survivors has indicated that the Kingdom of Lizzychu was indeed behind this attack. Thank you all for you support of are small nation in this time of trouble against the grievious attack.

Farnholst, if you need anyhelp just ask. We have several Marine units ready for deployment.

The Imperium demands proof that Lizzychu was responsible for this assault. Furthermore, the Imperium demands proof that, if indeed Lizzychu's assault occurred, that it was unprovoked. Failing to provide this evidence will result in the Imperium defending Lizzychu with all of its might.

We also note the casual threats of nuclear weapons usage and genocide leveleld against Lizzychu. Any nation attempting either against Lizzychu will become very familiar with the Imperium's nuclear arsenal and the Imperial Marines after the radioactive wasteland that was once the offender is occupied.

Most Sincerely,
Asiya Saleh,
Duchess Alexandria,
Director of the Foreign Service

The Kingdom of Lizzychu is both appalled and outraged by such allegations. I can assure you that our ninjas would never do anything of this sort. And without adequate proof to back your finger pointing we cannot aknowledge you absurd accusations. In addition for making these false claims we demand the following:

1) A formal, public apology stating that these accusations were made in error.
2) Reperations in the sum of 1.2 billion nuyen for our losses in skimishes on our lands initiated by your troops.
3) Immediate withdrawal of all Farnholst troops on our soil.
4) A fifteen year agreement that one fouth of all Farnholst income be given directy to Lizzychu for alienating other countries.
5) All of Farnholt's unemployed and homeless are to be sacrificed at Lizzychu alters.

Should these demands not be met immediatly The Kingdom of Lizzychu will be left no alternative but to issue a declaration of war upon the Protectorate of Farnholst.


Ambassador Barr
Kingdom of Lizzychu

While Lizzychu still has the Imperium's support, we are of the opinion that demand 4 is perhaps a little harsh and demand 5 is probably not reasonable. Is there any point to demand 5, and if indeed there is, what crime have they committed?

Sincerely,
Asiya Saleh,
Duchess Alexandria,
Director of the Foreign Service

Associated Press
Protectorate of Farnholst presents its evidence!

Today the Protectorate of Farnholst's Ambassador Snow released its documented proof of the agression against it by the Kingdom of Lizzychu.
Documents and personal effects from the soldiers and the I.D. Tags list them as Lizzychu forces. A few of these ninja's also carried personal I.D. information on them as well. Inspite of savage fighting a small number of ninja are being incarcerated as they were captured. Questioning these prisoners they released the information that the attack was pre-planned. Farnholst welcomes the Imperium and the rest of the world to monitor their treatment if they wish. Lizzychu has admitted in their earlier statement that they possess shirt ninja but can not account for a sudden disapperance of 2,000 of their own troops. The Protectorate of Farnholst has not yet initiated an armed attack against the Kingdom of Lizzychu as they have alledged. Furthermore Lizzychu in their own lists of demands has proved their own bloodthirsty and agressive expanist agenda in article five and I quote "5) All of Farnholt's unemployed and homeless are to be sacrificed at Lizzychu alters." The Protectorate of Farnholst thanks all of the nations showing support for are plight and we are deeply grateful for the offers of military aid. Howwever unlike Lizzychu who is intent on the systematic genocide of Farnholsts people's we do not wish the same for them. The offer's of nuclear weapons although deeply appreciated are not viable options. The fallout and long term damage not only to the people's of Lizzychu but also all nations around her is to great to risk such an attack. The Protectorate of Farnholst does not wish top destroy Lizzychu but mearly ensure the safety of are people's and the stability of our regional politics. Even though we are a small nation we can not bow to such brazen attacks or outragious demands by a much larger nation. To do so for us is simply impossible as we would only become an enslaved people. To the Imperium we have laid down are proof and invite you and U.N. members to see are proof firsthand, however regardless of any outcome if we must resort to war we will do so even with you supporting Lizzychu. We are willing to negotiate a more region friendly list of demands if and only if Lizzychu is willing to admit blame for the attack and apologize before all nations in a U.N. assembly. To all nations offering support naval and ground force support is deeply appreciated if you choose to aid us in our fight against oppression. We hereby give the Kingdom of Lizzychu 72 hours to respond to this goodwill gesture or we will be forced to commence military operations. As one final act of good faith we will release one half of the incarcerated ninja's back to Lizzychu to show are sincerity and are resolve.

Protectorate of Farnholst
Ambassador Snow

Story by Gunter Hodge

To The Nation of Farnholst,

After consulting with the Imperium's Joint Special Operations Command and drawing from my experience as a commander of an Imperial Marines special operations unit, we have come to a conclusion concerning your "proof." Special operations troopers in any volunteer or consription army are trained to never surrender and to complete their objective at any cost, it has always been such and always will be such. However, being allied to Automagfreek gives us special insight into troops who are trained from birth to serve in their nation's military. Frankly, we cannot see such troops surrendering, much less failing to complete their objectives, even if it is at the cost of every one of their lives.

Our doubt that this assault ever occured continues and we are forced to deploy military assets to convince you just how bad an idea attacking Lizzychu really would be. As such, the 3rd and 4th Expeditionary Fleets have been ordered to deploy to Lizzychu immediately and the Gwenedd Guards Army is being prepared for deployment.

The Imperium now has no option but to defend Lizzychu and in continuing your aggression against LIzzychu the possibility of your survival as an independant geopolitical entity is diminishing.

You are warned,
Asiya Saleh,
Duchess Alexandria,
Director of the Foreign Service


[EDIT: I made an OOC thread, it is here: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7569134 ]

To: All participating
From: Mike Feldinchii

Seeing that a close ally, Anagonia, has entered, we shall too. We are suiting up 200,000 Troops, but will not send them in untill we get proof and more intel on this situation. We will remain neutral unless the following:

Proof that Farn was lying or telling the truth.
Anagonia is attacked.
War is declared on us.

OOC: I'm sorry I am posting this OOC in here but just to not about my first post here, I accidently hit enter so I just had to hurry with it. So it isn't that good....

The Emperial Goverment of the Alexian Empire is currently observing the situation to see if there is any reason as to why we should involve ourselves.

The Community of the White-Robed Monks urges all sides to reconsider going to war over nothing more than an allegation.
Although we are pacifistic by design, we are well aware that our protector/benefactor, Xeraph, is not. If the Emperor steps in, there will be much death and devastation.
Again, please reconsider.....for everyone's sake.

Abbot Mencius

OOC: This looks interesting. TAG :)

Farnholst,

We are deeply upset by your loss, but urge you to hold back from aggressive action. Slaytanicca will fully support an international inquiry into the causes of the incident, and the enforcement of repairations should the blame be unequivocally pointed at Lizzychu. Until then, we will condemn any offensive action by either party. Elements of the 3rd Regiment Slaytanicca will be deployed to the border as peacekeepers. We hope you do not find their presence obtrusive.

Respectfully,
Jeff C Gorevomit, Slaytanicca

The Kingdom of Lizzychu is both appalled and outraged by such allegations. I can assure you that our ninjas would never do anything of this sort. And without adequate proof to back your finger pointing we cannot aknowledge you absurd accusations. In addition for making these false claims we demand the following:

1) A formal, public apology stating that these accusations were made in error.
2) Reperations in the sum of 1.2 billion nuyen for our losses in skimishes on our lands initiated by your troops.
3) Immediate withdrawal of all Farnholst troops on our soil.
4) A fifteen year agreement that one fouth of all Farnholst income be given directy to Lizzychu for alienating other countries.
5) All of Farnholt's unemployed and homeless are to be sacrificed at Lizzychu alters.

Should these demands not be met immediatly The Kingdom of Lizzychu will be left no alternative but to issue a declaration of war upon the Protectorate of Farnholst.


Ambassador Barr
Kingdom of Lizzychu

From: Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces

Be advised, the Emperor has issued orders to CBG's 12 and 56 to anchor off the coast of Lizzychu. Each CBG is comprised of 3 Carriers, each with a full complement of Rattlesnake and Anaconda fighter jets.

In addition, Bomber Airwings 3 and 77 are ordered scrambled in the defense of Farnholst.

Updates to follow.

To: Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces
From: 1st Sea Lord Sun Tzu, Imperial Navy
Subject: Hostile Actions

The Imperium has taken note of your actions and can only deem them hostile to Lizzychu and, as a result, the Impeirum itself. Your announced naval deployments coincide with the area that the 3rd and 4th Expedtionary Fleets are being deployed to, and as such would result in your naval units breaching the standard 100-mile military exclusion zone that Imperial Fleets maintain. Any attempt by your nation's warships to approach those deployed by the Imperial Navy to Lizzychu will be seen as a hostile act and all actions necessary to safeguard Imperial interests will be taken by the commanders on the scene.

Furthermore, the Xeraphian dedployment of offensive air units, i.e. bombers, is noted and you are reminded that in no way, shape, or form are bombers defensive units. Any attempt by your bombers to enter Lizzychu airspace will be seen as a likewise hostile action and dealt with accordingly.

To: Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces
From: 1st Sea Lord Sun Tzu, Imperial Navy
Subject: Hostile Actions

The Imperium has taken note of your actions and can only deem them hostile to Lizzychu and, as a result, the Impeirum itself. Your announced naval deployments coincide with the area that the 3rd and 4th Expedtionary Fleets are being deployed to, and as such would result in your naval units breaching the standard 100-mile military exclusion zone that Imperial Fleets maintain. Any attempt by your nation's warships to approach those deployed by the Imperial Navy to Lizzychu will be seen as a hostile act and all actions necessary to safeguard Imperial interests will be taken by the commanders on the scene.

Furthermore, the Xeraphian dedployment of offensive air units, i.e. bombers, is noted and you are reminded that in no way, shape, or form are bombers defensive units. Any attempt by your bombers to enter Lizzychu airspace will be seen as a likewise hostile action and dealt with accordingly.

Your Majesty, two points:

1. Xeraph was unaware that Lizzychu was Imperium territory.
2. We are not positive, but is not Xeraph and the Scandavian States allied in some manner? We have had dealings with the Imperium, of that we are sure, and they were of a positive nature.

Our naval force will halt at the 120 mile range, for now. Our Bomber Airwing has been recalled.

Let us sit down together and reason this out.

Alaric.......Emperor of Xeraph

To: Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces
From: 1st Sea Lord Admiral Duke Sun Tzu, Imperial Navy
Subject: Re: Re: Hostile Actions

First of all, it is Your Grace as I am merely a Duke. Second, Lizzychu is not Imperial territory, however it is in our interest that Lizzychu not be attacked. Third, while the Imperium may have had positive relations with your nation in the past, to the best of my knowledge we are not allied and even if we were it would not stop the Imperium from defending what we deem to be our interests.

We thank you for taking the wise approach, while it would be unfortunate to add your nation to the list of enemies in this conflict; taking on your nation, Farnholst, and every one of his other allies would not be beyond the Imperium's capabilities. The Imperium does not wish to fight your nation, but if we are then we will fight to the utmost of our ability.

To: Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces
From: 1st Sea Lord Admiral Duke Sun Tzu, Imperial Navy
Subject: Re: Re: Hostile Actions

First of all, it is Your Grace as I am merely a Duke. Second, Lizzychu is not Imperial territory, however it is in our interest that Lizzychu not be attacked. Third, while the Imperium may have had positive relations with your nation in the past, to the best of my knowledge we are not allied and even if we were it would not stop the Imperium from defending what we deem to be our interests.

We thank you for taking the wise approach, while it would be unfortunate to add your nation to the list of enemies in this conflict; taking on your nation, Farnholst, and every one of his other allies would not be beyond the Imperium's capabilities. The Imperium does not wish to fight your nation, but if we are then we will fight to the utmost of our ability.

Your Grace,

Let me point out that it was not Gen. Strickland who answered you. Rather it was I, the Emperor of Xeraph, Alaric, of the House of Tanith.
Farnholst is not my territory. Rather, it requested help in an apparent unprovoked attack by Lizzychu. It is Xeraph's long-standing tradition to come to the aid of oppressed nations, unjustly prevailed upon by other nations.
Also, perhaps you could take on all of Farnholst's allies, which are unknown and minimal at best, but you could hardly take on all of Xeraph's allies without severe losses...........on both sides. I believe it would be considered a MAD situation.
I am unaware that I made a "wise" approach.........I simply stated a fact, that fact being that your nation and mine were on friendly terms at some point in our mutual past.

Perhaps we can rekindle that friendship without all the rhetoric.

<bump>

Your Majesty,

My apologies, it seems we are both guilty of making errors in address. That being said, the point of my response was to make it clear that the Imperium will not back down from our defense of Lizzychu. Furthermore, and with respect, I do not wish to enter into a pissing contect, however the Imperium's allies are numerous and large. Perhaps you have heard of Automagefreek and NATO? Or Edolia and UnAPS? Or maybe even Freethinkers and the OMP? My point in stating this is that if this becomes a matter of who can drag their allies into the war, the Imperium will oblidge and any allies that do enter will no doubt make up for the Imperium's inability to wage a war with several dozen nations at once.

Sincerely,
First Sea Lord Duke Admiral Sun Tzu

This is an outrage. We have had NONE of our shirt ninjas turm up missing, also what kind of country do you think we're running? Our ninja's have been trained from birth, they don't carry ID when entering hostile territory, they don't fail when they are given an objective, and they most certainly don't get caught. The Kingdom of Lizzychu will not apologise for a terrorist attack in which it took no part. We will however help you to search and destroy the nation that attacked you unprovoked and then laid the blame upon us. As for our request for your homeless, I apologise if that has offended you and your people. We officially offer our aid should you need it in these desperate times under the condition that you stop all military acts of aggression against this nation. I would also like to thank all that came to my aid when I needed it.

Ambassador Barr
The Kingdom of Lizzychu

This is an outrage. We have had NONE of our shirt ninjas turm up missing, also what kind of country do you think we're running? Our ninja's have been trained from birth, they don't carry ID when entering hostile territory, they don't fail when they are given an objective, and they most certainly don't get caught. The Kingdom of Lizzychu will not apologise for a terrorist attack in which it took no part. We will however help you to search and destroy the nation that attacked you unprovoked and then laid the blame upon us. As for our request for your homeless, I apologise if that has offended you and your people. We officially offer our aid should you need it in these desperate times under the condition that you stop all military acts of aggression against this nation. I would also like to thank all that came to my aid when I needed it.

Ambassador Barr
The Kingdom of Lizzychu



Such Blatant denials are almost always issued by the parties at fault.

The Intellegence agencies of the emperial goverment doubt very much the innocence of the Lizzychu authorities in this matter.

Your Majesty,

My apologies, it seems we are both guilty of making errors in address. That being said, the point of my response was to make it clear that the Imperium will not back down from our defense of Lizzychu. Furthermore, and with respect, I do not wish to enter into a pissing contect, however the Imperium's allies are numerous and large. Perhaps you have heard of Automagefreek and NATO? Or Edolia and UnAPS? Or maybe even Freethinkers and the OMP? My point in stating this is that if this becomes a matter of who can drag their allies into the war, the Imperium will oblidge and any allies that do enter will no doubt make up for the Imperium's inability to wage a war with several dozen nations at once.

Sincerely,
First Sea Lord Duke Admiral Sun Tzu

Admiral Tzu,

Rest assured, neither Xeraph nor it's allies will instigate hostilities against Scandavian States, it's allies, or those nations it protects.
Our naval and air forces have been recalled, and are standing down.
Several of Xeraph's allies are not pleased with this decision, but 'tis best to remember that discretion is the better part of valor..........which enables us to live and fight another day. I believe it was your illustrious ancestor who said "all strategy is based on deception". May deception never be the basis of our burgeoning relationship.

regards,

Gen. Strickland, CMDR EX Forces

*Press Release Steatement via Television and radio and newspapers Issued by Farnholst.*

Today at 9:00 am an official ceasefire between The Protectorate of Farnholst and the Kingdom of Lizzychu went into effect. With the allies on both sides of this conflict the damage to both local, regional, and international relations and ecology would be to much. The Protectorate of Farnholst as contacted the Kingdom of Lizzychu to arrange this ceasefire as well as open dialogue to negotiate a lasting peace between us. The Kingdom of Lizzychu has responded positively in both the ceasefire now in effect and also agreed to the peace talks. Both are nations are now holding private peace talks between us to resolve our matters. The Protectorate of Farnholst thanks all countries on both sides of the conflict for their support to both of us. Once peace is negotiated we will inform the rest of all parties involved of both the terms and the agreement.

Ambassador Snow