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-AMF News Update-

Deep inside secure Arda territory, several large naval construction yards are in the opening stages of construction. Most notably, there is a very large facility being carved out of the side of a small mountain chain near the northeastern most border of Freeksburg Island. No cameras or vessels of any kind are being allowed inside a several mile radius from this naval yard.

Minister Hartman nor Defense Chairman Jackson had any comment on the construction of these yards, save for the following statement:

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There are many in this day and age that no longer fear and respect Automagfreek as a pillar in fear and military might. Many feel that our air force but more importantly our navy is inferior compared to those of smaller nations. Plus with the attack on AMF ships by a rogue sub fuel this inane notion that AMF is no longer what it once was.

I can assure all that in the years to come these rumors will be thoroughly squashed.

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Chairman Samuel Jackson
-Department of Defense-

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This has been an AMF News update.

Bump for views

Tag.

OCC: Should be interesting to see how things in the Future turn out AMF, I know one day we will meet on the Battlefield, but when is so hard to tell as we would only start one of the Largest wars NS has ever seen :(, But hopefully one day AMF one day.

Tag.

OCC: Should be interesting to see how things in the Future turn out AMF, I know one day we will meet on the Battlefield, but when is so hard to tell as we would only start one of the Largest wars NS has ever seen :(, But hopefully one day AMF one day.


OOC: Erm.....what does this have to do with the topic?

OOC: Erm.....what does this have to do with the topic?

OCC: I was board, and i was stating one time i would like to have a war but without getting massive alliances involved.

The Wickit Klownz would be throroughly honored if you would accept our gift of 30 Galaxy Submarines. We bought the unlimited rights from IDF some time ago, and we have too many to maintain at the moment. We won't charge you anything for them, but you must agree to not reverse engineer or manufacture them them in any way. We will provide repairs to them when needed.

Here are the Specifications:

OVERVIEW: The 1st true 21st century nuclear submarine to be designed as a multi-purpose platform. She is designed as an escort for battle groups, an attack sub, a cruise missile launcher, a special ops sub, an intel platform and many other uses.

DIMENSIONS, PERFORMANCE, and GENERAL INFO

length: 375 feet
beam: 43 feet
draught: 36 feet
displacement: 9,350 tons

Propulsion: 1 x S7W pressurized-water nuclear reactor, 250 mW; 1 pump jet propulsor, 50,000 shp
speed: 38 knots
crew: 12 officers; 118 enlisted

WEAPONS

Launched by 10 x 26.5 in torpedo tubes

She has 80 weapons spaces and can carry the following weapons:

Mk-48 ADCAP anti-sub/ship torpedo, takes up 1 space
Harpoon anti-ship missile, takes up 1.5 spaces
TLAM tommahawk land attack missile, cruise missile: 2 spaces, can be nuclear armed
TASM: tommahawk anti-ship missile, anti-ship cruise missile: 2 spaces, can be nuclear armed
SLMM: sea launched mobile mines: each can be launched and maneuvered to a set position: .5 spaces

SAMs: 4 VLS launched SA-11 missiles with a range of 20 miles: reloads are carried at a cost of .3333 space in the weapon racks

RADAR:
SPS-59 surface search radar
BPS-55 Fire control radar
SPA-25 Air Search Radar

SONAR:
IBM BQQ-8F/G bow active array
BQG-6E Flank array
TB27/35 thin line array
TB-95 towed passive array
AMETEC BQS-20 Passive array
MIDAS (mine and ice avoidance system)

TORPEDO DECOYS:
Mk-2 Active/passive torpedo decoys
MOSS: (dummy sub to trick enemy) actually a Mk-48 that generates noises that the sub may make
NIXIE: streamed torpedo decoy

STEALTH MEASURES:

This sub has AENOIC tiles along the hull to absorb active SONAR rays
The pump filters for the nuclear reactor produce 25% of the noise of the USS Seawolf. This makes detection virtually impossible.
The ships surfaces in the interior are mainly rubber coated to absorb sounds.

Special/Intel missions:

This ship can comes with the option for a 32 man wet/dry compartment for SEALs or other special forces. This is attached to the top of the deck aft of the conning tower or sail. The pices is $75 million extra.

At the cost of 10 torpedo spaces, special intelligence gear for spy missions and surveillance can be added. Costs are based on what you spend on your own equipment and not charged here.


Agreed?

Message for the attention of Samuel Jackson

Sir, we have currently a fleet within five days of your waters. This was mobalised in accordance to our duty towards NATO, and with your permission will assist in the protection of Automagfreekian waters.

With Comradely regards,

Admiral Fenet,
Commander of the 1st Black Sea Fleet
First Chair of the Momanguise Naval Forces

Jackson turned to one of his cabinet members and shook his head, laughing slightly. So, The Wickit Klownz wants us to have his sloppy seconds? The two then shared a chuckle for a breif moment. I' sure we can find some use for them. Seeing as we're in a constant state of war, 30 submarines will save the Defense Department a ton. Your call Mr. Jackson.


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We will accept your offer of 30 Galaxy class submarines. On behalf of the Excessively Armed Empire, we thank you for your donation. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

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Chairman Samuel Jackson
-Department of Defense-

To:Chairman Samuel Jackson, Department of Defense, Automagfreek
From: Frank L Tublanis, Minister of Defense, Celack.

We think we have an idea of what your building in those caves. We think it is a great idea. We wish to make a deal. We will provide up to 50% of the funding needed, along with personal, technology and the like, IF we can have some of what is produced. Do you see what I mean?

So waht do you say?



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From: Frank L Tublanis, Minister of Defense, Celack.

[This would be a tag. This should be interesting and somewhat intimidating to your enemies. Btw, just how many ships do you have?]

-AMF News Update-

Deep inside secure Arda territory, several large naval construction yards are in the opening stages of construction. Most notably, there is a very large facility being carved out of the side of a small mountain chain near the northeastern most border of Freeksburg Island. No cameras or vessels of any kind are being allowed inside a several mile radius from this naval yard.

Minister Hartman nor Defense Chairman Jackson had any comment on the construction of these yards, save for the following statement:

*******

There are many in this day and age that no longer fear and respect Automagfreek as a pillar in fear and military might. Many feel that our air force but more importantly our navy is inferior compared to those of smaller nations. Plus with the attack on AMF ships by a rogue sub fuel this inane notion that AMF is no longer what it once was.

I can assure all that in the years to come these rumors will be thoroughly squashed.

http://67.18.37.14/40/9/upload/p971819.jpg
Chairman Samuel Jackson
-Department of Defense-

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This has been an AMF News update.


::bows before the very powerful and extremly wise AUTOMAGFREEK!!!!!::

OOC: Look at the amount of views on this thread...its disgusting! Be gone, need I say it again, you are as moths to a flame

Thank you for your time,

Resident Bastard Against AMF

OOC: Look at the amount of views on this thread...its disgusting! Be gone, need I say it again, you are as moths to a flame

Thank you for your time,

Resident Bastard Against AMF

OOC:

Thou hast flamed a Near-Mod Person! SO RESPECTED!

::an evil laugh:: NOW SHALT I AVENGE HIS HONOR!

::grabs a baseball bat and begins to wack krieg senseless::

HE IS WISE, I TELL YOU, WISE! IF I SAY ANYTHING WRONG HE WOULD KILL ME WITH JUST A BLINK OF AN EYE!

OOC: I'll stop cluttering the thread after this AMF but anyway.

"Back you fool! Deluded heretic, the prophecies of AMF are FALSE! Deluded one, see through the guile that thou unholy daemon pulls over our eyes."

*Holds a lantern-torch-priesty thing and a sword*

"Back heretics!"

*hundreds of AMF-ilites are swarming around the anti-AMF priest guy*

OOC: I'll stop cluttering the thread after this AMF but anyway.

"Back you fool! Deluded heretic, the prophecies of AMF are FALSE! Deluded one, see through the guile that thou unholy daemon pulls over our eyes."

*Holds a lantern-torch-priesty thing and a sword*

"Back heretics!"

*hundreds of AMF-ilites are swarming around the anti-AMF priest guy*

::runs away in fear that he would soon SOMEHOW spontaniusly combust into flames::

The Artitsan Steel industry is pleased to learn of this new market opertunity that has opened up. The Artco Steel Company is offering competitively low steel rates to the AMF government in hopes for a large contract for its increased shipbuilding abilities.

OOC: A very important Bump, and you all will see why soon.

OOC: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Suspense!!!!!

*Grabs the popcorn and settles down infront of the TV*

OOC: Which ships do you use anyway, AMF?

OOC: Which ships do you use anyway, AMF?


OOC: Ships you have heard of, mostly US based. And some you have yet to see.......

Headquarters of the Bonstocknian Special Services
Port Yuko, Bonstock

A man walked slowly through the deep, underground bunker that was BSS headquarters. He carried a file in his hands. He turned, and entered an office, where another man sat behind a desk.

"Major Anderssen," said the man behind the desk, "What is the report?"

"Automagfreek, sir. They are building a larger navy. Our field office in AMF reports activity at one of these shipyards, in Arda and Freeksburg Island."

"Do we have any satellite photos?"

"Yes, sir." He took out his file, and handed the other some photographs. "They are currently constructing naval yards at these locations."

The satellites had revealed that there were yards under construction. "Do we have any forces in the area?" was the man's response.

Anderssen responded, "General Bergren, we do have one submarine transiting the area, but rather far away."

"Subs have reported in the past that AMF has dozens of sonar buoys all around its territorial waters. It may not be wise to go agianst them with subs."

"We could fly a photo recon mission with an aircraft."

"They would most likely shoot it down. Then we'd have an international incident on our hands. But we must somehow figure out what the hell they're building. Though, perhaps, it might be wise to see just what their defenses are. Send the submarine to penetrate at least 5 km into AMF territorial waters, and then turn back. And get an aircraft to do the same. Just to test AMF."

"Sir, if they shoot them down, we would have an international incident. Or worse, we might be invaded."

"Lord Damien is a rational man, so I hope. He would not make war just because a simple submarine and a spyplane wandered into his territory. This is just to test AMF, and see what they would do in such a situation."

"Do you even have the authority to do this?"

"The BSS is above Bonstocknian law. As head of the BSS, I have the right to do anything I please. If the Riksdag complains, its just too bad for them."

"If this doesn't go smoothly, the Riksdag will have your head."

"I am aware of that. Commence the operation."

Anderssen saluted, and said, "Yes, sir." He walked out.

Aboard FRBS U-47, operating off the coast of Automagfreek

"Captain, we have an incoming transmission."

"From who?"

"Base. It says proceed submerged with a heading of 150 degrees for 15 miles, then turn 180 degrees, return to starting position, and continue on the course we're on now, and report on hostile activity."

"What the hell is base talking about? That's AMF!"

"Its... an order I guess."

"Well, its death or courtmartial. We have no choice but to take our chances." He turned to the man operating the controls. "Change course to 150 for 15 miles."

The man's face grew pale, but he did as he was told.

Nozomi Station Air Force Base
Central Bonstock

"General, you asked for me."

"I know this is short notice, but we have a mission for you to fly."

"What is it?"

The General took a laser pen and pointed it at a map. "You are to take off in your Microphone spyplane and proceed at Mach 10 and 100,000 feet to this waypoint, before turning to the objective area, an AMF shipyard. After that, take photo intelligence, and then turn back to base at full speed."

"Sir, that's AMF. This is suicide."

"I've asked you to commit suicide before, and you tried. Now do it again, and get back in one piece like you do the rest of the time. Make sure this goes off without a hitch. This is a classified mission."

"What are the possible threats, sir?"

"We don't know yet. That's what we're sending you to find out."

"Yes, sir."

He got his gear on, and got into his aircraft, a "Microphone" hypersonic spyplane. He took off, and his plane screamed at Mach 10 towards the initial point, miles from AMF territorial waters. Then he made the fateful turn towards AMF.

"Sir, our spy satelite has recorded a Microphone hypersonic spyplane launced from Nozomi Station AFB, in Central Bonstock. His course is" he gave the course

The general turned to the lieutenant, and sighed. "That's suicide! Sen two Demios Air/Space figters to escort it. Instruct them..." The gneral thought for a second. "Instruct them to defend the Microphone, but not to cause an incident."

"Yes, sir!"

ISF Devastator, Earth Orbit

Two Demios high-speed fighers launch form landing bay P-112

A few minutes later they came alongside the Microphone spyplane.

"Bonstockian Microphone Spyplane, ths is Lieutenant Greg Sherfeild, ISF. Me and my buddy there are to escort you on your mission. The general realised that your mission was suicide and sent us to protect you."

Headquarters of the Bonstocknian Special Services
Port Yuko, Bonstock

A man walked slowly through the deep, underground bunker that was BSS headquarters. He carried a file in his hands. He turned, and entered an office, where another man sat behind a desk.

"Major Anderssen," said the man behind the desk, "What is the report?"

"Automagfreek, sir. They are building a larger navy. Our field office in AMF reports activity at one of these shipyards, in Arda and Freeksburg Island."

"Do we have any satellite photos?"

"Yes, sir." He took out his file, and handed the other some photographs. "They are currently constructing naval yards at these locations."

The satellites had revealed that there were yards under construction. "Do we have any forces in the area?" was the man's response.

Anderssen responded, "General Bergren, we do have one submarine transiting the area, but rather far away."

"Subs have reported in the past that AMF has dozens of sonar buoys all around its territorial waters. It may not be wise to go agianst them with subs."

"We could fly a photo recon mission with an aircraft."

"They would most likely shoot it down. Then we'd have an international incident on our hands. But we must somehow figure out what the hell they're building. Though, perhaps, it might be wise to see just what their defenses are. Send the submarine to penetrate at least 5 km into AMF territorial waters, and then turn back. And get an aircraft to do the same. Just to test AMF."

"Sir, if they shoot them down, we would have an international incident. Or worse, we might be invaded."

"Lord Damien is a rational man, so I hope. He would not make war just because a simple submarine and a spyplane wandered into his territory. This is just to test AMF, and see what they would do in such a situation."

"Do you even have the authority to do this?"

"The BSS is above Bonstocknian law. As head of the BSS, I have the right to do anything I please. If the Riksdag complains, its just too bad for them."

"If this doesn't go smoothly, the Riksdag will have your head."

"I am aware of that. Commence the operation."

Anderssen saluted, and said, "Yes, sir." He walked out.

Aboard FRBS U-47, operating off the coast of Automagfreek

"Captain, we have an incoming transmission."

"From who?"

"Base. It says proceed submerged with a heading of 150 degrees for 15 miles, then turn 180 degrees, return to starting position, and continue on the course we're on now, and report on hostile activity."

"What the hell is base talking about? That's AMF!"

"Its... an order I guess."

"Well, its death or courtmartial. We have no choice but to take our chances." He turned to the man operating the controls. "Change course to 150 for 15 miles."

The man's face grew pale, but he did as he was told.

Nozomi Station Air Force Base
Central Bonstock

"General, you asked for me."

"I know this is short notice, but we have a mission for you to fly."

"What is it?"

The General took a laser pen and pointed it at a map. "You are to take off in your Microphone spyplane and proceed at Mach 10 and 100,000 feet to this waypoint, before turning to the objective area, an AMF shipyard. After that, take photo intelligence, and then turn back to base at full speed."

"Sir, that's AMF. This is suicide."

"I've asked you to commit suicide before, and you tried. Now do it again, and get back in one piece like you do the rest of the time. Make sure this goes off without a hitch. This is a classified mission."

"What are the possible threats, sir?"

"We don't know yet. That's what we're sending you to find out."

"Yes, sir."

He got his gear on, and got into his aircraft, a "Microphone" hypersonic spyplane. He took off, and his plane screamed at Mach 10 towards the initial point, miles from AMF territorial waters. Then he made the fateful turn towards AMF.

OoC: Where not going to bust you out Bonstock, your doing this at your own risk.

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Neville Colwan, Director-General of the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland, slumped ever more deeply into his chair. "Well, there goes the rest of the market share."

OOC: Ships you have heard of, mostly US based. And some you have yet to see.......
OOC: Would be interesting to see stats. Always interesting to see new player created ship designs.

"Do AMF have the design for the Supremacy class?"
"I don't think so, I believe it was Crimmond we gave those too."
"Oh. Make a note to release them to Metus in general for a small fee."
"Will do."

OOC: Consider this a tag, to help get rid of my status as a "Joltbot Shoeshiner"

OOC: Bonstock, you know ICly I'm not going to take this lightly at all. I will respond as soon as I can. I'm turning 21 in 2 days, so needless to say things are pretty busy and the booze is flyin'.

In the skies near Automagfreek

"Base to Asphalt 1, new orders. After initial point, proceed parallel to the AMF territorial waters border, at about 5 miles out, for 10 miles, observe objective, and return to base as soon as possible."

"Roger. Order confirmed."

The plane did as told, not entering AMF territory, but instead flying parallel to its borders, while taking photographs to see what activity was going on at the shipyards. As soon as that was done, it would return to Bonstock. Satellites were a far safer means of observation, and would be used here on out.

Same place, under the ocean

"Base to U-47. Orders retracted. Deploy a probe, return to normal course, and leave area."

The submarine dropped a small monitering device just off AMF territorial waters, which would track movement of ships out of the shipyards, or at least until it was disabled by AMF. Having not actually entered AMF territorial waters, the submarine returns to its normal course, submerged as usual.

BSS Headquarters
Port Yuko, Bonstock

A Senator walked into General Bergren's office. Bergren said, politely, "Sir, what is it that brings you here?" He smiled as if nothing were wrong.

"General, the Secretary of Defense informs me that without any permission from civilian authority you ordered the commencement of an aerial observation mission on AMF, and the penetration of AMF waters by a Bonstocknian submarine."

"I was led to believe that that was the intention of higher authority, your honor. I was only doing as I saw best for our intelligence."

"That, and you risked the loss of a submarine and a highly classified aircraft plus their crews, for what, I ask?" His voice grew angrier as he spoke.

"I was doing as I saw best."

"You're lucky this hasn't become an international incident yet. The BSS cannot overrule civilian authority. In the past, yes, but times have changed. We are a democracy now." He paused for a moment, and said, "The two houses of the Riksdag have voted secretly to ask for your resignation."

Bergren bowed his head. "Yes, sir."

The Senator left, and Bergren wrote a long letter saying he was resigning from his job to spend time with his family. If all went well, no word of this incident would ever go public. Faced with any accusation, it would be the policy of the Federal Republic to deny the occurance of any of these events.