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The Cardinals met, deep in a bunker under the capital of Christworld, Christ City. The generals, War Abbots, the Inquisitors, and the Knight Field Marshals were present.

Cardinal Montague: For too long the holy city has been under the control of Jews and Moslems we cannot allow this to continue

Knight Field Marshal Sir Arthur Woolsley: We are a minor player in world politics, there are billions of arabs, they have great sway in the UN and then there are the jews, they are few in number, but they will all fight. As it is now, the jews control the holy city and allow passage to all who wish to travel, I myself have been to bethlehem and Jerusalem on pilgrimage.

Cardinal Richelieu: Pilgrimage? and the heathens tax us, the christ killers tax us, and the moslem scum blow up everything in their path.

Woolsley: hardly, the jews, protect the city, and not even the terrorists strike Jerusalem, it is holy to them also.

Cardinal Montague: None the less it is not in christian hands, the conclave have decided, we wish the militant arm of the nation to strike in the name of God and deliver the holy city to us.

Woolsley: to Us? christworld? or the christian world in general? would have catholics guard the holy city? anglicans? lutherans? evangelicals? orthodox? or is it the Holy Guard of the conclave? we have a million men under arms and twice that in reserves, but an invasion could lose our whole army, cost hundreds of billions in crucifixs, and deliver us nothing, and every half witted terrorist would seek to take advantage, our cities, and people will not be safe.

Richelieu: we have decided, God will grant us strength, and protect us.

Woolsley: I fought 45 years ago to deliver religious freedom to CHristworld, and I have stayed on to defend our rights, but I have seen you cardinals assume power, Montague, I know you delight in young girls, and Handley, you have more gold in your vault than the reserve bank, Jensen you sick dog, I know about you too, I fought to protect this nation I won't see you power hungry freaks loose it.

Cardinal Commander and Ear of the Lord Samuel Jensen: ENOUGH, ENOUGH I Said, guards take woolsley and have him executed IMMEDIATELY.

Woolsely: you'll never get away with it.

Jensen: the conclave will make a press release, Woolsley, hero of our liberation war was killed by a massive heart attack caused by the stress of dealing with strikes from terrorists and his huge sacrifices in defending our nation, he will be buried with full military and religious honours and he will have his cemetry in the hall of heroes, but I want his body desecrated and his soul excommunicated, he will suffer before he dies for bringing shame to the Conclave.

Jensen: Butler, you are now knight Field Marshal, the full might of the nation and the arm of the lord is upon you. Marshall the armies, Detlin, contracts will be issued to Balihurton, increase manufacturing of munitions, vehicles etc, the economy must not suffer, and the people will need jobs, Sanderson, your police force will be armed and every viligant, your resources will be increased, you will have control of defending this nation from within, and Father Abbot Xavier, the religious police must also be vigilant in the ways we discussed earlier.

1/3 of our force must be prepared to deploy, these will be 1/3 of our regulars, 1/3 of our reserves and 1/3 again in conscripts, be it known that we are preparing. Let the word go out to the nations of christendom, that no longer will we tolerate the jew or the muslim to control bethlehem and Jerusalem.

we are dismissing the meeting of the War Cabinet, the conclave will remain.

Jensen: that should clear out the nation of the malcontents, the so called liberals and the weaker elements of the army, and who knows, we might achieve all we intend?

Richelieu: Do the other nations know we intend to take Jerusalem for ourselves?

Jensen: of course not, our divisions will be minutes too late into each battle, allowing them to take the brunt of the hostilities, our planes will be behind their planes, so that they meet the first onslaught of the missiles, our tanks will behind their tanks, and even within our own forces, the conscripts will be in front of the reserves, who will be in front of the regulars, and the core of the strike force will be the zealots and the legions.

If we can get one division into Jerusalem, that will be 10,000 hard core fighters, they will be the best equiped, best trained and most devout force, the others are sacrifices, in a game of Chess!

Montague: but a strike against us, in Christ world?

Jensen: we will have Jerusalem, they know us, they will not risk losing that city, they think us mad, but we will play a game of chess that will resound through history...

send out the messengers, the emails, the ambassadorial notes, the soldiers of christ go to war, and the true soldiers of christ will triumph.

richelieu: so be it

montague: so be it

Jensen: and so it is.

send out the world, the banner is raised, we do this thing.

Transmission Opens
A picture of Belshazzaria's great city of Belshazzar is seen.
http://www.galilcol.ac.il/pic%5CeCards%5CJerusalem%20II.jpg
Then the picture of the Belshazzarian Flag comes across the screen, an Israeli flag with crosses on either side of the Star of David.
The screen goes to a dark Council Room, with a spot of light in its center. A Cardinal steps into that light.
"Let it be known that the Holy Land is kept by Jews, Muslim, and Christian. If the nation of Christworld attacks the Holy Land, they shall be fighting the Catholic Church. I personally know the Pope himself, I live in the region of Israel! IF IT IS TO BE WAR BETWEEN US, THEN THE FAULT SHALL BE YOURS! MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOULS!"
Applause erupts throughout, the lights of the council chamber come up and the camera pans back showing a room of 10,000 men and women. At the center are three thrones, the Emperor and Emperess sit in theirs, the other above them says, "Cardinal Ben-Judah Haganah"
"This is an emergency meeting of the House of Regulars, the Belshazzarian Senate, and the High Council. All those in favor of protecting the Holy Land, say AYE!"
It seems that every voice says 'Aye'!
"Then it shall be brothers and sisters in Christ fighting amongst each other. I swear it, you do not want to mess with our nations. We are willing to use nuclear weapons, even if it means that we ourselves must destroy ourselves and the Holy Land. The Land of Milk and Honey will NOT be invaded. END TRANSMISSION!"
The screen goes to a picture of a nuclear explosion.
http://www.danshistory.com/atomblas.jpg
Transmission Ends

OOC: If this group were meeting in a bunker, how does your nation know about it, Belshazzaria?

OOC:
Also the question must be raised: whose jerusalem are you attacking? Western Asia's? IDF's? Earth XYZ?

OOC: Can I join in; I have forces on Earth in Nauru, my tiny phosporus producing island paradise :D!

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Belshazzaria, I also claim Israel/Judea. How about using diplomacy first before using nukes?

ChristWorld, which Israel? IDF, Jeruselem, Western Asia?

OOC: You know I just realized that. Huh, well I'll wait for Christworld. If he wants me to remove it I will, I feel like an idiot. And whatever Israel, and I don't claim Israel I believe in the protection of it, I just live in the Middle East.

OOC I raised this in response to this thread http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=380340, we could make it the current real world jerusalem, with all the nations who want to participate, defending it, and those that want to conquer it join the alliance, say a real world modern crusade with NS nations playing it?

Not going to invade anyone who doesn't want to be invaded basically, also I feel that the right outcome should be that eventually when the game has run its course, that the orginal outcome be replicated.

BIC,
a cypher clarke receives the signal, a cold sweat breaks out across his head, immediated he starts typing out the signal sent to trade delegations, embassies, agents around the worlds of NS where potential allies reside, st john Hospitaller, Nicapolis, Fascist Confederacy, Serpant Country, neo sepharoth, sanctaphrax, Xeraph, The Grey Pheonix, the Generians and hundreds of other nations.

Legions of Christ, the time has come to free our holy land from the infidel.

The forces of Christworld will submit our holy orders to the great nations of Nation States to alleviate the suffering of the holy land from occupation from the jew and the mohammadian, we will make it a homeland for all christians under a joint administration.

To this purpose we request a meeting at a point and place of one your great nations to facilitate this, behold a future where Jerusalem and Bethlehem and other places of religious significance by delivered to christian hands.

To this we pledge our honour, our arm, our cross and our lives.

THe conclave of Cardinals.

WIthin minutes the communique has spread around the world like wildfire, he notices on his monitors international traffic multiplies hundred, a thousand and million fold, What has he done? what kind of mess have the cardinals got him into, God is his arm, he steels himself and continues down the list of recipients, a monitor behind him spewing out traffic comming in from agents and deligations goes into overflow, other staff rush to read the comments.

it is very hot in this little signals office in the heart of christ city, and its the thermometer hasn't risen an inch.

in the corne dozes the monk who manages the unit, with his ceremonial dagger and very real 9mm pistol to insure religious adherence, even then he doesn't swear, but he feels it.

suddenly a life in the legions doesn't seem so cushy anymore, and he wonders what lies in store for him and his nation.

Crimsdale will join in any Crusade against the muslims and Jews, We will fight till the death and may christ fight with us.

We wish to join and aide in this fight any way we can. On your word we will fight for the blood of the Jews.

OOC: No I am not racist nor do I hate Jewish or Muslim people, nor am I any sort of christian religion.

OOC: Good Idea Christworld. BTW I'm guessing that your ok with my response?

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no worries, I intend to try and play the game as a treacherous force, who believes it is ethically correct, but not perceived as such outside its own narrow confines of morality.

Also I think after capturing and holding Jerusalem for a while, I and the other allies will be eventually driven out, and forced into peace.

Any islamic or Jewish nations like to play? I think there are enough to start the game?

I will play this as a nation with a 130 odd million population, 1980s to 2004 technology, a standing core army of about 500k, reservists of 500k and national serviceman of about 500k, a heavy police presence made up of religious police and civilian police, all armed. a comparitively smaller air force made up of maybe 20 to 40 squadrons of fighters and strike aircraft varying between 35 and 5 years of age, and a navy about 3 to 4 times that of the UK, and about 1/3 to 1/2 of that of the USA

BIC.

Troops in brilliant white uniforms march into the transport aircraft, troops in brilliant white uniforms march into troop ships. the streets are filled with parades.

signs adorn most lamp posts and buildings "GOD wants you to defend your faith".

the Televisions are filled with commercials of september 11, terrorist training camps and the messages such as "beware, the heathen will slay without thought, only God and the army God has willed can save you, join now".

the money from taxes flow to the corporations, tanks, APC, helicopters, jet fighters and missiles are produced.

All facets of the nation now turn to the news.

"the cardinals have decreed that the illegal occupying force in Jerusalem in ***** be they jew, muslim, hindu or any other pagan must vacate immediately. IF the UN will not act to liberate Jerusalem for Christians and end the threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction being built illegally by the jew and the muslim, the forces of Christ will act, and we will be the sword of Michael, the hammer fo Gabriel and liberate the holy land, for GOD".

many of the civilians are now wearing white, to honour the troops being prepared.

columns of men move to deployment.

the Cardinals meet:
Jensen: all is in rediness, We await the signals from our allies, and their hammer will fall, and nation of Christworld will walk over the corpses of the false christians to slay the heathen, that is how it shall be.

press our agents, we must have more cannon fodder.

:mp5:
Troops start their defense of Jerusalem. They fly with the banner of a Cross and Star of David, underneath it says, "Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam" Which means, 'Today is a good day to meet God' in Belshazzarian.
The troops number:
500,000 Army
500,000 Marines
250,000 Special Forces
100,000 Engineers
150,000 Naval Artillery
100,000 Air Force (6,500 jets and bombers, the rest are just mechanics)

OOC: Do not worry, I have actually calculated my military. I have a nation of 229 million, and compulsory military, making it come out to that, 10% of my nation is in the military=22.9 million in my military, I'm only sending 1.6 million soldiers, for now.

IC: A loudspeaker is heard above the troops as they hear their leaders voice, "To war. A sad day for war. Protect Israel, Protect God, and Protect the nation of our Lord and Saviour. Domini tu Patri, Une Fili, y Une Spiritus Sanctum, AMEN!" :mp5: :sniper: :gundge: :sniper:

OOC: BTW Christworld, my nation is ruled by the Catholic Church, we are a Judeo-Christian Empire. I am Christian. I just wanted to make sure you knew.

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250,000 special forces aren't exactly going to be terribly special.

why bother differentiating between amriens and regular infantry? on the scale you propose the difference is going to be non existant.


20,000aircraft (while an insanely high number to begin with) will require more than 100,000personel, on average you will be looking at 2 crew per aircraft (averaging over fighters, bombers and specialist platforms) plus roughly 12 ground crew each, in additon to the very large comamnd and control structure required) so at a minimal level you would be talking 280,000 men as a minimum.


Finally even with national service you would be bank rupting your nation to keep 10% of your popualtion in the armed forces.

OOC: To your 10% comment, Israel as in the real nation, has a military that is made up of 20-23% of their nation, to the first about the aircraft it has been changed, thank you. And don't get massively mean, ok. Just drop a hint.

OOC: I'll RP in the defense of Israel as a nation with a population of 538 million. I'm not going to use overwhelming numbers though, as that would ruin the RP. Basically, I don't care what you do in the Middle East as a whole, but I will defend the area defined by the 1917 Balfour Declaration as "the Jewish National Home," RL Israel and Jordan.

IC:
"Sire, Intelligence reports confirm it. A major force of Christian militants are calling for a crusade in the Holy Land." Intelligence Minister Harvey Grangerford looked worried.

"Damn. Don't they know this ended badly the last time? Ah well, mobilize two army groups to defend Jerusalem. We can work out a better plan later," Dayan responded.

OOC2: sorry for the half-assed post but I've got to do some Christmas shopping and I don't have much time. I'll be back though. This should be good.

OOC: Ok, just realize Malkyer, I'm trying to help Israel

OOC: before I post again, is Israel a non-player or is someone RPing it? I want to station troops there but I wanted to make sure. And I understand, Belshazzaria.

Christ Rules!!!!! Banhania would like to kill muslims and jews to protect Jeruselum too...

Our forces of the Catholic Church too will join in to conquer this land. We will not kill any Jews our targets are the Muslims who trouble us. Any nation who defends the enemies of the Catholic Church is not a catholic, and the Muslims are enemies of Catholicism. Jews have payed their dues and we, like the Pope respect them.

Forces Being Deployed:

1st Army Airbone Division
CO: Colonel Marquez
2nd in Command: Lieutenant Patterson
200,000 Golencian Soldiers Strong

4th Naval Fleet
CO: Admiral Johnson
[post later]

7th Marine Fighting Division
CO: General Powell
500,000 Men strong.

They will arrive in 2 RL Hours

Forces Being Mobalized

4,300,000 Remaining in the Army.
(Note: the 2 million Marines are still stationed in various parts of the world. Also we dont plan on using the entire army...because like previously stated it will ruin the RP if too many forces are available.)

OCC: Banhania, your country doesnt have the money, nor the capability to go to war. Wars cost billions, sometimes Trillions of dollars and your nation has a total GDP of 33 billion. Unless you plan on attacking your enemies with a bunch of pitch-fork wielding farmers, I suggest you back down.

If you want to learn any further details on the state of your economy, use NSEconomy (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Banhania).

Crimsdale with a military of 92 million is sending five million men

5 million soldiers
900 jets,
3 aircraft carriers

We will not stand by as the Jews deystroy Our great city.

OOC: Okay, I'm going to go ahead and put men in Israel.

IC:
"Admiral, we're approaching Haifa. Should I attempt to hail them?" The ensign looked excited, this being his first war.

Admiral Johannes was not excited. This conflict could get very bloody, very fast. "Yes. Raise the Israeli government and inform them that we intend to station men in Haifa, Tel-Aviv Yafo, and Jerusalem. Tell them we have 360,000 soldiers and 20,000 Marines, as well as two divisions of armor and two air wings, consisting of some two hundred planes. I think they will find the added defenses quite helpful against this 'Crusade.'"

He turned to Lieutenant Banks. "Lieutenant, draft a message to all involved nations. Tell them what we intend, and inform them of our conditions. And be polite. No need to spark a war at home as well."

With that, the massive fleet continued to float on towards the Holy Land.

400 Tanks were boarded onto a Cargo plane which has taken off and will arrive in approximately 1 hour.

The 1st Army Airborne division prepares to deploy their troops 300 Miles west of Jerusalem. The ships carrying Marines and the 4th Naval Fleet are still traveling through the ocean and waiting the moment they unboard onto the Israeli Coast.

OOC: So is 300 Miles west of Jerusalem an OK Place to land? Im curious because its out of Israel and we're a bit curious if our guys need to fight or if its ok to deploy there

OOC: 300 miles west of Jerusalem puts you in the middle of the Mediterreanian Sea. Maybe you should land in Egypt.

Official Dispatch to all "Crusader Nations"
We, the Kingdom of Malkyer, have answered the call and have taken up arms in defense of the Jewish People. We intend to land forces in Israel proper, as well as the lands known as "Palestine." We wish only to defend the Chosen People of God, and will not make war against any army, be it Christian or Muslim, unless we are first attacked. Please, do not make this war bloodier than it needs to be. Right now, the Malkyeri fleet is off the coast of Israel, and we again urge you not to attack any residents of the Holy Land. The city of Haifa has been declared a city under the protection of the Crown. Any sizeable military force in the city other than the Israeli Defense Forces will be treated as a hostile force unless they identify themselves and have permission of the Israeli government to be present in Haifa. Thank you for time.

OOC: ACK! I meant east east!
IC:

Emeprors Announcement

The Empeor has formally announced:

The Golencian troops are not to fire on The Jewish people who have shown us kindness. The Muslims who also occupy the City have to be removed. Golencian forces will not fire on a Jew or Malkyer's military unless fired upon first. However in the course of a war the soldiers may not be able to tell the difference and firing on your men may occur, in which case our government will pay for their funerals. However it is unintentiona and any retalliation will be met with force.

Thank you

Telegram to Golencia:
So far, our troops are just in Haifa. I doubt you will contact them soon if you're 300 miles east. Anyway, just don't shoot at the men with a Malkyeri flag on the their upper arm. It's a blue rectangle with a horizontal red cross in it.

***

Three hours later, Haifa
The men of the Malkyeri Army were beginning to disembark from the Navy ships that had carried them from home to this hot country. General Mark Davies was sweating, mostly from the heat. Sure, there was a little nervousness, but that was good in war. Kept you on your toes. He shielded his eyes from the sun as he watched a squadron of F-22 Raptors fly overhead. He heard a rumble, and turned to see dozens of M1A1 Abrams tanks being unloaded off of a cargo ship, along with dozens of Bradley IFVs, Strykers, and Humvees. All in all, it was an impressive sight. Thunder, he thought, Thunder of the gods. He laughed. He'd always been interested in the military history and culture of the world. His friends and fellow officers rarely understood all of his allusions. He shook his head, partly to clear sweat from his brow, partly to bring himself back to reality. I need to focus. This could be a hard fight. God willing, it won't get that far.

The Troops jumped 150 Miles from Jerusalem when the Navigator made a miscalculation. When they landed the Captain immediately began orginizing everyone into squads and 2 of the Squads were assigned to set up a secure perimeter while the rest set up camp.

The 4th Naval Fleet arrived and kept its distant from the shore line and other fleets, while the Landing Craft prepared to dock. The Admiral sent this message.

Message to All Involved in the Conflict.
The Emperor has announced that the Government's stance on this is to peacefully remove Muslims from the City. They will not fire on anyone who does not fire first. We ask our crafts land and unload our soldiers peacefully. If we are not allowed to do this, then any who oppose our incoming troops will be met with force.

We hope to keep Peace in the Sea, and the only ground struggle to be Muslim removal. Remember what has been said we will wage war if provoked.

signal to all crusaders:

we have 50,000 troops ready to secure a beach head, this includes 10,000 legionares, 20,000 zealots, 10,000 conscripts, and 10,000 reservists on active duty.

Once a suitable landing zone can been created with a week, we will deploy 500,000 troops, within a year we can deploy 1 million military troops and support equipment and supplies.

It is imperitive that a nation be selected to lead the crusade to avoid errors of the past.

We believe this is the will of God.

Conclave of Cardinals.

End transmission.

The command deck of the fleet ship Jeremiah five men:

Knight Field Marshall and Arm of God Sir Butler: Well men, it is time.

father Abbott Menalaus nods to butler, "reveal the orders of the COnclave"

Butler: Colonel Roberts, you are here solely because you command the special forces troops here, and Major Du Pont, you are here as head of intelligence, and Knight General Sir Rupert Hamer, you are to carry on the will of the conclave.."

menalaus" which is the will of God".

Butler, arches an eyebrow, "Yes, the will of God, should anything happen to me.

I will base my headquarters with the 8th div Zealots, and set up a command post there, you stay with 9th Legion, if things go hard, then its up to you to protect the legion, hold till reinforcements arrive or wreak bloody hell on the filth"

Roberts, I want you to set up scouts, I also want you to agitate the locals, kill a few palestinians and jordanians, make it look like Jewish intelligence or Golencia, we want them more active, make sure NONE of it gets back to us, send out your best men, and those proven to resist torture, the palestians will just slap your men around if they get caught, but jews are better they have ways, make sure they have cyanide pills, or better yet, don't get caught.

wack a few jews too, make it look like the heathen muslims, lets stir the pot.

Du Pont, I want you out there agitating against Golencia, they look like a moral bunch of prigs, rile up the people, lets see them show some muscle, and we'll slide in right behind them and take the target.

and Hamer, I want you make sure the rest of the forces arrive with the equipment, resources and spares we need, I'm sick and tired of rummaging through junk piles to fit out our equipment, and make sure we have enough ammunition for those poor bastards on the front line, theya re going to die, but let it count for something.

and please menalaus, don't have your inquisitors killing civilians, there will be time enough for your sort of madness after we have secured out goals.

menalaus: Madness? the will of God? the inquisitors will go where they will and do as they will as is the will of God!, we are the soul of your mission, we control every aspect of army life, you know every comany, platoon, and squad has religious purifier, it is necessary for discipline, I can take your army any time I want, remembar that lay man.

Hamer shakes his head, this will be difficult, enough military have lost their lives, or been demoted to the ranks for religious crimes, there are too few independant thinkers and strategists if they lost Butler too.

Butler: await the order to land, and then move in the main forces, Du Pont? Roberts, begain activities immediately,.

gentlemen our strategy has became active.

Colonel Joshua Marx peered through his binoculars towards the city of Tel-Aviv. Doesn't look like anyone's home, he thought. That was good. He needed time to secure the city. General Davies had told them, rightly so, that the advantage always lies with the defender. He'd ordered them to take Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem as soon as possible, and then to take the land between, forming a triangle with the base at Haifa. Luckily, there wasn't a lot of land between the cities, so it wouldn't be to difficult. He remembered Davies' speech as they'd left.

"We have to take Jerusalem. The Golencian Empire's planning to get rid of all the Muslims in the city. Now, I know that may seem like a good idea, pacifying the city and all, but it's not. We need the Muslims to at least be neutral if we're gonna succeed in our mission here. Be even better if they liked us. Remember in 1938, France and Britain gave Hitler Czechoslovakia; they sold out an ally in hopes of buying peace. That's the choice we face now, boys. We can sell out the Muslims and buy a temporary peace, or we do what's right. Dammit if we're gonna make the same mistakes."

The armies of Belshazzaria pull up to the Holy City.
The general contacts the Cardinal, "Sir, I have some bad news. It seems that the war in Tribes of Zion have excellerated. We will have to divert our armies there. The defense of the Holy Land, must be a second option. And atleast it will be under Catholic Control. I am willing to hail the Christworld army."

The Cardinal is heard in the General's headphones, "DAMN! Hail him then, and lets make peace, also request that no Jews be harmed intentionally in this attack! Out."

The General hails the Christworld capital and gives them the Cardinal's message.

20,000 Royal Marines were moving on Jerusalem. They were the 1st Division, the toughest unit in the toughest branch of the Malkyeri Armed Forces. Except maybe for the Fleet Marines, thought Colonel Stanhope, but those guys were crazy. The main strength of the Marines on the ground in Israel was of course infantry, but they also had considerable armor and air support. Their goal was a simple one, to take Jerusalem and prevent the deportation of Muslims and protect Jewish and Christian civilians. They had a second objective too, to enforce peace between the Muslims and the Jews. Like most Malkyeri, Stanhope felt that the Jews were in the right, and that the Arabs were for the most part a bunch of deranged howler monkeys. Good thing I don't make policy, he thought with a grin. He turned to his adjutant, a Lieutenant Waters.

"Lieutenant, how far to Jerusalem?"

"About another three miles, sir. We'll be there within the hour."

"Good. Inform Brigade command that I intend to take 56th Regiment around to the east side before entering the city."

"Of course, sir."

OOC: here's a map of Israel
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/travel/dg/maps/cd/750x750_israel_m.gif
I think I control the territory from Haifa down to Tel-Aviv, and then east to Jerusalem. Correct me if I'm wrong.

After much consideration and careful reading of the Holy bible, Crimsdale has changed positions on this war. Jerusalem must be around in the end times, and I fear that your aggresive nations will deystroy this holy city and deystroy our chance at reaching the afterlife safely.

Crimsdale has decided to defend the most holy city. We will fire apoun any ship that enters the medditeranean sea. Our Deystroyers are on the way and our Aicraft carriers are in position around Hadera and Ashqelon. Our men are moving into teh city as we speak.

We will fight with much honour. Step down fools before you ruin it for all of us.

Our marines our enter Be'er at this hour and we will begin to isolate and set up this town in a defensive manner.

Another brigade has taken up positions in Tel aviv. We have secured the ports with haste and are prepared for attack with flak cannons and chain guns in place. We have also set up the 7th artillary brigade

After much consideration and careful reading of the Holy bible, Crimsdale has changed positions on this war. Jerusalem must be around in the end times, and I fear that your aggresive nations will deystroy this holy city and deystroy our chance at reaching the afterlife safely.

Crimsdale has decided to defend the most holy city. We will fire apoun any ship that enters the medditeranean sea. Our Deystroyers are on the way and our Aicraft carriers are in position around Hadera and Ashqelon. Our men are moving into teh city as we speak.

We will fight with much honour. Step down fools before you ruin it for all of us.

Our marines our enter Be'er at this hour and we will begin to isolate and set up this town in a defensive manner.

Another brigade has taken up positions in Tel aviv. We have secured the ports with haste and are prepared for attack with flak cannons and chain guns in place. We have also set up the 7th artillary brigade

OOC: My troops already occupy Tel Aviv. Your entrance into the city has been noted and ignored.

IC:
"Sire, Crimsdale has switched sides in this 'Crusade'. They're saying they will defend Jerusalem. Also, they've said they will fire on any ship entering the Mediterranean. I fear our 14th Carrier Battle Group may be in danger," Defence Minister Alistair Nagara informed the king.

Dayan sighed and rubbed his temples. "Issue a statement in response. Tell them we also wish to protect Jerusalem, and there is no need for us to fight over it. But make it clear if they try to keep us out, we will fight. What's our troop strength in the area?"

"The majority of the First Marine Division is about a mile to the west, with some regiments closer the city around the south. All in all it's about 20,000 men, including support, armor, and aircraft."

"Right. That should be enough to get their attention. Get men into the city as fast as possible. Also, put in the statement that the 14th CBG will remian along the coast of Israel, on the condition that Crimsdalen forces make no hostile move against it."

"Yes, m'lord. Also, what of their troops in Be'er Sheeba?"

"That's in the middle of the Negev Desert, right?" He waited for Nagara to nod before continuing. "Let them be for know, but keep an eye on them. I want a geosynchronous satellite orbitting the Holy Land as soon as possible. Have the soldiers erect defensive lines around all our territory. And contact Fleet command, get our defensive satellites ready. We may need them."

The minister nodded again and left.

***

Colonel Stanhope and the 56th Regiment had entered the part of Jerusalem near the Christian Quarter called Qiryaf Ha Yovel when they got the order to stop moving.

"What the hell?" Stanhope said into his phone to the Brigade CP. "We're supposed to stop and let those bastards take the city? Well, that's what you told me, sir. Ah, I see. Jewish Quarter and the outlying suburbs. Understood. 56th out." He hung up the phone.

"Waters, is there anyone in Bethlehem?"

"Affirmative sir, Colonel Barnes' 34th Regiment."

"Phone him and tell him to stay put. I may need him on my flank later. He can call Brigade HQ for details."

"Roger that."

***

Official Decree to Crimsdale
We understand your wish to protect Jerusalem. That is our primary objective as well. There is no need for us to be hostile to one another. I propose a joint occupation and defense of the city to protect it from the reckless "Crusaders." We will do all in our power to protect all citizens within the Holy City.

Secondly, it has come to our attention that you intend to attack ships in the Mediterranean. Our 14th Carrier Battle Group is maintaining position between Haifa and Tel Aviv-Yafo. Do not attack our ships, and they will not move out of the current sphere of influence provided by the carrier. We currently have some forces in Jerusalem, and to the west and south. We ask you not to fire on them. If something were to happen to our men in the Holy Land, it would be most unfortunate for all parties involved.

Signed,
Alistair Nagara
Minister of Defence

From: Gen. Strickland, CMDR Xeraphian Forces

The Emperor has ordered 6 Carrier Battle Groups into the coastal region off Israel/Judea/Lebanon/Syria/Egypt. 8 More CBG's are steaming from ports all over the MedSea.
Each CBG is comprised of 16-19 ships, including Carriers, Battle Carriers, Battleships, destroyers, subs, and missile ships. Ultimate Naval force bearing down on coast: 273 naval vessals, 1,737 landing craft, each with 65 troopers, and 4 AirWings, each with 6 squadrons, each squadron with 17 fighter jets, predominantly Hornets and Rattlesnakes. Total Airforce bearing down on Israel/Holy City/Muslim capitols: 440 via AirWings, 716 via Carriers and Battle Carriers. In addition, 60 Bombers, B1-B's, Pythons, and B-2's are at high alert in readiness to carpet-bomb Islamic capitols.

NOTE! At no time are the citizens of Israel to be harmed. We are here to protect them, and aid them in their defense of their nation. ANY Xeraphian soldier, sailor, or airman who harm a Jewish citizen will be shot and left for the vultures.
On orders from the Emperor, ANY nation that fires on Jewish troops, citizen, or Jewish territory, will be attacked without mercy, with all weapons, until that nation is no more.
With that directive in mind, I have ordered 23 more CBG's, 33 AirWings, and 310 ICBM's activated in case we have to fight a side war with an anti-Jewish nation. ICBM warheads are fitted with conventional armament: frag heads, 250 pound explosives, 325 pound explosives.

Updates to follow.

Official Telgram to Xeraph
It is most obvious that you intend to protect at all costs the Jews of Israel. We ask your aid in that endeavor. Currently, elements of our First Marine Division are holding positions in Jerusalem, and there may be fighting with Crismdalean forces, who are also in possesion of parts of the city. As yet, most of the city is unoccupied. Malkyeri troops occupy the Christian and Jewish Quarters, and most of the southern suburbs, and of course the land in between. We do not know the exact positions of Crimsdalean forces. They have recently stated that they have switched sides and wish to protect Jerusalem. However, we are unsure as to whether or not they intend to harm Jewish and Muslim civilians. We fear they might do so, intentionally or in the heat of the moment. In that or any other such scenario, can we count on your aid?

Official Telgram to Xeraph
It is most obvious that you intend to protect at all costs the Jews of Israel. We ask your aid in that endeavor. Currently, elements of our First Marine Division are holding positions in Jerusalem, and there may be fighting with Crismdalean forces, who are also in possesion of parts of the city. As yet, most of the city is unoccupied. Malkyeri troops occupy the Christian and Jewish Quarters, and most of the southern suburbs, and of course the land in between. We do not know the exact positions of Crimsdalean forces. They have recently stated that they have switched sides and wish to protect Jerusalem. However, we are unsure as to whether or not they intend to harm Jewish and Muslim civilians. We fear they might do so, intentionally or in the heat of the moment. In that or any other such scenario, can we count on your aid?

Your aid is presently being landed on the shores of Lebanon. 26,000 Armored Troopers from the provinces of Spider Death, Raaveneii, and Vorondadek are deploying south and east in an effort to close the pincer/flanking manuver with the troopers landing on Egypt's shores: 23,000 troopers from the provinces of Orvonton, Gonad-1, and the Vampyricc nations are heading north east towards Jordan and Syria. No resistence as yet reported.
AirWing 7, HCGS's, are covering any and all allied units converging on Jerusalem. As stated, any nation that fires on Jewish citizens will be killed instantly.

Updates to follow.

OOC: My troops already occupy Tel Aviv. Your entrance into the city has been noted and ignored.

IC:
"Sire, Crimsdale has switched sides in this 'Crusade'. They're saying they will defend Jerusalem. Also, they've said they will fire on any ship entering the Mediterranean. I fear our 14th Carrier Battle Group may be in danger," Defence Minister Alistair Nagara informed the king.

Dayan sighed and rubbed his temples. "Issue a statement in response. Tell them we also wish to protect Jerusalem, and there is no need for us to fight over it. But make it clear if they try to keep us out, we will fight. What's our troop strength in the area?"

"The majority of the First Marine Division is about a mile to the west, with some regiments closer the city around the south. All in all it's about 20,000 men, including support, armor, and aircraft."

"Right. That should be enough to get their attention. Get men into the city as fast as possible. Also, put in the statement that the 14th CBG will remian along the coast of Israel, on the condition that Crimsdalen forces make no hostile move against it."

"Yes, m'lord. Also, what of their troops in Be'er Sheeba?"

"That's in the middle of the Negev Desert, right?" He waited for Nagara to nod before continuing. "Let them be for know, but keep an eye on them. I want a geosynchronous satellite orbitting the Holy Land as soon as possible. Have the soldiers erect defensive lines around all our territory. And contact Fleet command, get our defensive satellites ready. We may need them."

The minister nodded again and left.

***

Colonel Stanhope and the 56th Regiment had entered the part of Jerusalem near the Christian Quarter called Qiryaf Ha Yovel when they got the order to stop moving.

"What the hell?" Stanhope said into his phone to the Brigade CP. "We're supposed to stop and let those bastards take the city? Well, that's what you told me, sir. Ah, I see. Jewish Quarter and the outlying suburbs. Understood. 56th out." He hung up the phone.

"Waters, is there anyone in Bethlehem?"

"Affirmative sir, Colonel Barnes' 34th Regiment."

"Phone him and tell him to stay put. I may need him on my flank later. He can call Brigade HQ for details."

"Roger that."

***

Official Decree to Crimsdale
We understand your wish to protect Jerusalem. That is our primary objective as well. There is no need for us to be hostile to one another. I propose a joint occupation and defense of the city to protect it from the reckless "Crusaders." We will do all in our power to protect all citizens within the Holy City.

Secondly, it has come to our attention that you intend to attack ships in the Mediterranean. Our 14th Carrier Battle Group is maintaining position between Haifa and Tel Aviv-Yafo. Do not attack our ships, and they will not move out of the current sphere of influence provided by the carrier. We currently have some forces in Jerusalem, and to the west and south. We ask you not to fire on them. If something were to happen to our men in the Holy Land, it would be most unfortunate for all parties involved.

Signed,
Alistair Nagara
Minister of Defence

Official statement to Malkyer

We accept your offer for a joint effort against the Christian invaders in the defense of Jerusalem. We have sent an official list of your current ships in the region to our naval officers. You'll not be fired apoun. Our men wish to gain entrance to Tel aviv.

We are currently sending troops to occupy Jerusalem, we will continue to fortify any goverment buildings we come apoun.

We are currently going to issue 10 million more marines and personell to the area. We hope to gain a large enough force in the area to simply crush the christian invaders apoun arrival.

I hope are nations can work out a strategic plan of defense useing our best skills. My nation contains a large and great navy and we are currently building 5 hybrid carriers, they should be completed within months ( tomorrow real time)

Secretary of defense
Crimsdale Royal Military service.

To Xeraph
We thank you, and hope that neither of us has need to call on the other.

To Crimsdale
Excellent. We are glad that there will be no violence between us. Your troops will be admitted into Tel Aviv, granted that they first gain permission from our commandant there. As for Jerusalem, I suggest that to make matters simpler for both of us, I will occupy the south-west half of the city and you may take the north-east. The Armenian and Jewish Quarters will fall under my jurisdiction, the Muslim Quarter yours, and the Christian Quarter will be neutral. That way, we will be each able to better concentrate our defensive efforts for our respective zones. Please let me know if this is a problem or if there are changes you wish to discuss.

And please, do not be too hard on the Christians. I lead a Protestant nation myself, and my people won't look kindly on the deaths of fellow Christians. We simply need to keep them out of Jerusalem long enough for them to lose interest.

OOC: persmission into Tel Aviv is assumed, you're free to enter and exit as whenever you want as long as peace is maintained between us.

official statement to Malkyer

Crimsdale itself is a catholic nation snd we are doveted to protecting our holy city. We will not simply sit by as these aggresive christians try to destroy our holy passage in the end times.

The best defense is a good offense. Crimsdale understands this to it's fullist extent. We are not afraid to fire apoun the christian invaders first. Crimsdale is a an old colony. We have had much experiance with Matters of a holy extent. In some way we shouldn't even be alligned with you. But Jerusalem must be saved.

Our ships are patroling the waters right now and were are stratagizing a first strike.

End statement

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" Alright men, we right now are entering the begining stages of the apocalypse. Lucifer has won over many of our fellow Christian nations and in doing so bidded them into destroying Jerusalem. We must end this threat before it can happen and in doing so stop the impending apocolypse."

the comanders hands shook as he picked up a laser pointer and pointed to the suspected enemy position.

" We're to attack these posts at once. We must defend the Jews at all costs, so be careful when you storm the town."

the projected image flashed and zoomed to a screen of a large port city

" This is Tel Aviv, we have been granted entrance, our ships will be docking thier within a few moments. You marines are to take up positions just outside the town. you're to wait thier and construct a base of operation. We will move out in a couple of days and attck the enemies position. Till then our Cruisers will attack the positions day and night with artillary fire."

With that the men heard a large churning sound like nails on a chalk board as they entered the port town of Tel Aviv.

That evening they constructed a small tent city

Golencian Soldiers had marched for 50 Miles and suddenyl came to a halt.

Incoming message from the Emperor: "There currently exists too much flip flopping with the nations. Stay out of Israeli Borders."

"Sir, i though we were to goto the West Bank?"

"Stop. The West Bank currently is Occupied by the Israelis. Remember we're not here to kill Jews. Im Pulling our Naval Fleet our of the waters for now. As it is im not even sure were we stand. I've been hearing of arguments and they both are making since. For now steer clear of any army."

"Yes sir"
They ended their conversation and made this little plot of desert their land to rest.

Press Conference
"Hello everyone, we've just got word that the Emperor is to make an important announcement about the Crusade. Here he comes.

The Emperor cleared his throat and then began to speak.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. We do believe it will be impossible to keep the Holy City in tact with so many nations and we feel the only way to preserve and not damage the city is to stop in our tracks, and declare neautrality. We believe not only did the "Protectors" make a valuable point but fighting them would bring the destruction of the City. People who do not understand its importance will unleash so much damage to it, that it will be the end of the Holiest City known to man.

We're cutting off all aid to the Crusaders, and will stay as a force to watch the others fight eachother. If too much the Old City is destroyed we will help the protectors push back the Crusaders. In the mean time as i have said we will remain Neutral. Im sorry but i will not be taking any questions today."

O my goodness ladies and gents, we've just heard that the Emperor has seen his own Mistake and will stop his agression. In the mean time 100s of Muslims are being loaded up onto several planes which will carry them to any nation willing to take them.

Royal Palace, 14 Hampton Street, Alemain, Malkyer
"M'lord, I don't like the look of this. Crimsdale seems bent on attacking every nation involved with these Crusades." Nagara looked worried.

"I know, it bothers me too. Well, we've got Xeraph on our side, sort of. They outweigh Crimsdale, so it shouldn't be too bad if things come to blows. Are the satellites ready?" Dayan was tired of these games.

"Yes, sire."

"Good. I hope Crimsdale doesn't do any too stupid. They want to protect Jerusalem, but it's the man with the power to destroy something and the will to do so that truly controls a thing. They would do well to remember that."

"You don't want me to tell them about the satellites, do you?"

"Of course not. Revealing our trump card would be stupid. Just, but our commanders in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on alert. And draft messages to all the Crusaders that make it clear that we don't play a part in any of their mad schemes."

Secret Telegram to Golencia
Respected Emperor,

I fear that the Crimsdalen leadership may be readying themselves for something...stupid. My intelligence reports indicate that they are preparing to attack all Crusader nations. My hope is that he will be forced to pull troops out of Jerusalem in order to fight them, allowing my men to take the city. If he does indeed fight against the Crusaders, will you aid my plan by drawing his men out of the city. I feel it is the best way to protect the Holy City. Right now, an uneasy peace reins that could be broken at any time. If you truly wish to help the Jews, and indeed all those in Jerusalem, I hope you will help me.

Telegram to Crimsdale
Indeed, it seems you may have to fight the Crusaders in order to protect Jerusalem. If you do so, I ask that you do not draw them into Tel Aviv, as that would violate the neutrality of the city. And in the unfortunate case that you need to draw men out of Jerusalem or any other territory you hold, I give you my word that Jerusalem will be defended from harm at all costs.

Secret Telegram to Melkyer

Sir,

As you know our interets are in the protection of the City. But what we want is to remove the Muslims form the City and keep it strictly Jewish and Christian. We would agree but the only way for this to happen is our men to enter Jerusalem, in which case they have been given orders to either peacefully move Muslims out of the City or drag their lifelesss bodies out.

I have been reconsidering this however until the time comes our men will help you after getting the Muslims out of the City. However we will also help you outside the City.

Emperor Ruben Aragon

Secret Telegram to Golencia
Respected Emperor,

I fear that the Crimsdalen leadership may be readying themselves for something...stupid. My intelligence reports indicate that they are preparing to attack all Crusader nations. My hope is that he will be forced to pull troops out of Jerusalem in order to fight them, allowing my men to take the city. If he does indeed fight against the Crusaders, will you aid my plan by drawing his men out of the city. I feel it is the best way to protect the Holy City. Right now, an uneasy peace reins that could be broken at any time. If you truly wish to help the Jews, and indeed all those in Jerusalem, I hope you will help me.

Telegram to Crimsdale
Indeed, it seems you may have to fight the Crusaders in order to protect Jerusalem. If you do so, I ask that you do not draw them into Tel Aviv, as that would violate the neutrality of the city. And in the unfortunate case that you need to draw men out of Jerusalem or any other territory you hold, I give you my word that Jerusalem will be defended from harm at all costs.

From: Gen. Strickland, CMDR Xeraphian Forces

If in fact Crimmsdale attacks any troops of Crusader nations, we will reinforce the attacked nations with Xeraphian troops. We will also commence hostilities against the nation of Crimmsdale. Xeraphian allies are presently on high alert in the area of Crimmsdale (600 mile radius), and will strike without warning if Crimmsdale moves against Aligned Crusade Nations.

Xeraphian allies Wolfanga, Auralinia, Grey Phoenix, Crawling Death, the Grey Legions, the Black Katanas, and Decepticus are readying deployment manuvers.

Updates to follow.

1 million marines marched into the Jerusalem, the Crimsdale flag waved high over the troops. Thier boots clunked as they trudged past the many muslims that lined the streets, thier dwellings washed past the mens eyes as the sun beat heavily on thier brows.

" Company Hault," Yelled the drill sargent, his eyes narrowed in the heat as he swung out his rifle.

" Company, at ease," he lowered his rifle and pulled out a cigar.

" Have a break grab some water. Meet back here in 10 minutes. Then we got some work to do."

The men scattered in a hurry as they began to fill bars and cantenas. Thier break was short as they filled back into line.

" Company attention."

The men stopped thier chatter and looked straight ahead.

" We have our orders, we will split up amongst the other companies and set camps at all the religous spots in Jerusalem."

his speech went on for minutes as he outlined how and what they were to do.

" Our intelagence tells us that several of our supposed allies are doubting us, they think are leader is mad, I can't blame them, he mights be, but we have our orders. Were going to contradict thier accusations. Were ae going to start construction on concrete barrier to protect these holy sites. Many of you will have to work, others will have to fight. Thats for the higher ups to decide. Alright Men lets get moving."

The troops set out till nightfall, where they set up camps in and around The holy city, they set up road blocks for cars and emassed chainlink fences around various Islamic quarters.

The Marines, though vastly outnumbered by the soldiers of Crimsdale, had dug themselves in and watched their counterparts close off holy sites. If they decide to attack us, we can't hold them, Brigadier General Thomas Hathoway thought sadly. But we can make them bleed. And maybe after destroying a few blocks of Jerusalem, they'll decide it's not worth it. Clearing a few hundred desperate militia out of a crowded city was hard. Driving out nearly six thousand well-trained, well-equipped, and well-lead Marines would be near impossible. Add to that the fourteen thousand outside the city to the west and south, and the Malkyeri could bring up fresh units every few hours, and force the Crimsdalean troops to fight them in the streets, house-house, and their numerical advantage would be meaningless. Besides, another 45,000 men are coming from Haifa. Was it Hannibal who surrounded and crushed the Romans even though he was outnumbered? Granted, they were Army, but that was only intra-military rivalry that made Hathoway figure them for inferior soldiers. They were fine in their own right, and he had to admit better on defense than Marines, who were by definition stormtroopers.

OOC:Malkyer I am afraid I don't understand what you mean? Ignore me because I'm keeping Jerusalem safe? I am safegaurding the holy sites. i'm not acting like the city is empty. I even said " Thier boots clunked as they trudged past the many muslims that lined the streets"

Explain how I am acting like no one is thier? I know you are thier and I haven't entered your area.

IC:

The night was long but the Forces managed to make some headway on the construction.

Crimsdale forces proceeded to march and demonstrate around jerusalem.

meanwhile in Tel Aviv Crimsdale forces had fully unloaded from the many cargo ships out in the bay.

OOC: I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you meant you went around the whole city. I meant no one as in my soldiers. I apologize and I'll edit my post accordingly.

OOC: I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you meant you went around the whole city. I meant no one as in my soldiers. I apologize and I'll edit my post accordingly.

Thank you

From: Gen. Strickland, CMDR Xeraphian Forces
Update on situation: Crusade

Xeraphian troops have occupied parts of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt in an effort to form a Buffer Zone between the Islamic nations and Israel. Royal Paratroopers of the 101st, 92nd, 189th, and the 67th AirBorne Divisions are presently deploying and setting up FireBases all along the perimeter of the occupied Zone. There has been surprisingly little resistence. These paratroopers, 22,000 strong, are to be the backbone of the effort to surround Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tyre, Sidon, Joppa, and Beirut.
Royal Xeraphian jets are patrolling the skies, and Python bombers are over-flying the occupied Zone, ready in an instant to drop their payloads on anything that resembles an Islamic couterattack.
Allied forces occupying Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are strongly urged to detain all Muslims apart from military installations, in order to avoid terror attacks.

Updates to follow.

OOC: is anyone going to RP Muslims/Arabs or is this just going to be the Crusaders and Neutrals eventually killing one another? I'm fine with either one, I'm just curious.

The Caliph was furious. " First, we are defeated in our Jihad against Xeraph and it's pig infidel allies, and now we must suffer the indignity of infidel armies occupying Islamic territory. And you sit there and do NOTHING!"

" Your Excellency, there is not much we can do at this point. Our armies are either dead or captured, much of the infrastructure of the larger cities has been destroyed, and international aid has not yet arrived," explained the new Sultan, Yussuf al Dihk ben Geroz. His predessor lay outside in the square...or rather, what was left of him. The Caliph had personally hacked him to pieces.
"All the protection we have left are the Royal Guards, and there are precious few of them. Emperor Alaric, cursed be his name, let us keep 50 armed men. The rest he either slew or carried off to work in the Xeraphian salt mines."

"What about our Jihad? Haven't the other Arabic nations taken steps to help us in this Holy War?"

Ben Geroz mused over the apparent contradiction 'holy war'. There was nothing holy about war. But he held his tongue. " Excellency, there are many messages from our neighbors, promising help. But they are holding back out of fear that Alaric will return and do to them what he did to us."

" The Caliph screamed, " That swine's head will one day adorn the gate of this city. We must get those pigs out of Syria and Egypt. Jordan has all but abandoned us, and Lebanon is still in ruins."

" Excellency, I will again send out messages to our Islamic comrades. Perhaps they will overcome their fear if they see that they are being occupied by the pig-eating infidels allied to Xeraph."

bump

More soldiers fly in as they arrive from Golencian Foriegn Territory. Then the Admiral sent a message

To: All "Protectors" of Jerusalem
From: Admiral Johnson
Subject: Entering Waters

Greetings,
We have hoisted a white flag under our National Flag, and we are attempting to reenter waters. We ask to join up with several other fleets to create a barricade of the water.

End Message

Secret Message to Melkyer
This is Admiral Johnson. We want to move our fleet in so if anyone does anything stupid, we can bombard from afar. Our Tanks that the General has sent over wont enter or bombard the Old City. However we could care less what happens to the new city if war breaks out in Jerusalem

Inside the presidential Palace.

" Sir we have word that an Arab nation is in an uproar over the occupation of the many Arab nations around Jerusalem. It would be a wise decision to get in contact with thier national leader."

" Yes that would fit into our plans perfectly,"

The presidents hand swivled and apple as he spoke. His attention seemed withdrawn.

" Mr.President should we patch your phone to Al Jabur al Shek?"

Secretary of defense, Bill Mullin, Replied quistivly.

" Yes, immediatly."

The secretary picked up the phone and called up the estates operator. He spoke for a minute and then passed the phone to the president.

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Call to Al Jabur al Shek

It has come to our attention that you wish to Take out the Christian nations defending Jerusalem, also occupying many Arab nations. Well Crimsdale wishes to help you, we will provide you with troops and supplies.

In return we hope that you'll agree to form a joint terrorist organization. We are currently taking Jerusalem right under the nose's of the defenders. With your help Jerusalem can be ours.

We hope you'll think this over and get back to us.

-Message from Shah Khosru III-

Though we would certainly prefer the Jews to own Jerusalem because of their prior claim, and their long history of friendship to the Persian people. We feel that this is a holy war between Avesta-plagarizing Christians who worship a copy of Mithra and Arab Muslims. With such in mind, Parthia, being a Zoroastrian state, will just sit back and watch the Christians and Muslims kill each other while we laugh.

-Shah Khosru III

"Henry, I want a call put through to Al Jabur al Shek. Tell them this," Dayan said as he handed his aide a peice of paper.

"Yes, M'lord. Of course."

Call to Al Jabur al Shek:
Greetings. It's come to our attention that you wish to strike at the nations holding the vast swathes of Arab territory. We need to make one thing absolutely clear. We will turn a blind eye to what you do, as long as you don't attack Malkyeri or Golencian forces. As we speak, I fear Crimsdale has begun to segregate Muslims in Jerusalem. If you attack him or other Crusaders, you may be able to help your brothers. If you attack my forces, you gain nothing but a stalwart enemy. Your best hope to rid yourself and your Arab brethren of the Crusaders is to help me make it clear to them that they can't have Jerusalem.

Secret Message to Golencia:
I ask you not to bombard the actual city itself, as my own forces are there. I should be able to clear the city, or at least hold it, should it come to that. If you do have attack from afar, don't hit the areas immediately to the south and west of the city either, for I have signifigant troop strength there as well. And of course, Tel Aviv and Haifa also are in my hands; don't hit them. Otherwise, I feel this is a wise move.

Message to Melkyer
Our forces would like to join up with yours in Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv. Not only will it strengthen the lines but it will assure you we are not to make an attempt to bombard your men. Our Men are wearing the UN Logo, and are there for peacekeeping purposes.

Telegram to Melkyer

Our forces have finished building the cement walls that will provided adaquit protection from any explosions that may and most likely will occur in the coming days and months. Our forces are now out of Tel Aviv and have built a makeshift city in the outskirts. We would still like to develope a more comprehensive plan of action for defend Jerusalem.

We have now acess to sattelite feed over Israel. We wish to share this servalance with you.

Crimsdale would also wish to send you an offer of peace for the future, will Melkyer please place an embassy in the great and fair nation of Crimsdale.

Thier is nothing further to mingle about.

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Telegram to Golencia

We wish to allign with you as one of your allies. If you accept we will grant you permission to our sattelite feeds over Israel as well as access to the walled areas in Jerusalem.

Our men number in the millions and can provide much protection for your troops.

We hope you accept.

Our Nation Humbly accepts your offer. However because we have opened an era of trust to yu do not take it likely. Although we our small our allies are not and betrayal will bring your downfall.

Inside the presidential Palace.

" Sir we have word that an Arab nation is in an uproar over the occupation of the many Arab nations around Jerusalem. It would be a wise decision to get in contact with thier national leader."

" Yes that would fit into our plans perfectly,"

The presidents hand swivled and apple as he spoke. His attention seemed withdrawn.

" Mr.President should we patch your phone to Al Jabur al Shek?"

Secretary of defense, Bill Mullin, Replied quistivly.

" Yes, immediatly."

The secretary picked up the phone and called up the estates operator. He spoke for a minute and then passed the phone to the president.

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Call to Al Jabur al Shek

It has come to our attention that you wish to Take out the Christian nations defending Jerusalem, also occupying many Arab nations. Well Crimsdale wishes to help you, we will provide you with troops and supplies.

In return we hope that you'll agree to form a joint terrorist organization. We are currently taking Jerusalem right under the nose's of the defenders. With your help Jerusalem can be ours.


" Mr. President, am I to understand that you will not only support al Shek in it's Jihad, but will supply us with arms to overthrow the pig infidels now occupying holy ground? Why should I believe you, an infidel yourself? And might I add that if the infidel allies find out, not only will they finish al Shek off, but will attack Crimmsdale....and you cannot stand against the combined forces of the pig allies. And after they are finished with you, they may completely alter the political landscape of the Middle East that Islam has labored so long to create. No, Mr. President, you must do more than talk. Show us that you are serious about aiding us, and then perhaps we can discuss further plans."















We hope you'll think this over and get back to us.



Mr. President....you must show us proof that you will aid us. Talk is cheap. Give the Muslim world proof that you are on our side, and we will talk further.

ben Geroz

" Sir, we have reports of a large, thick concrete and steel wall being built around the perimeter of Jerusalem."

Strickland turned and cracked a smile. " Berlin all over again, hmm? Well just keep an eye on it, and we'll see what developes. If Crimmsdale does what we're expecting him to do, we'll have to tred carefully around ancient Jerusalem."

" Yessir......uh, might it be a good idea to be ready for any, say, spontaneous event?"

" Thats why I have you around, Smith. Yes, OK, in addition to the 80,000 troopers around the outskirts of Jerusalem, call up an additional 350,000 from the manuvers in the old Koth territory. Also, confirm requests from our allies that we would like reinforcements to the tune of 600,000 men. That would bring our assault forces up to, lets see, approx 1.25 million troopers.
Also, call for the air-drop and sea transport of the 4 Motorized Armor Divisions. Those 625 MBT's, SP Howitzers, and VLS units will come in handy should we need backup in a hurry. How long until Armor is available?"

" Way ahead of you sir. Armor is currently in place, and we need only to program the VLS, and we're ready for whatever comes down the pike."

" Very good, corporal. And the, ah, VLS and tank rounds are, ah, armed with the 'special gas'?"

" Yessir......no harm will come to the infrastructure of Jerusalem."

"Very good, corporal Smith....remind me to promote you to..."

" No thanks, sir. I like it right where I am."

"Sorry to wake you, Alaric, but it seems that the new Sultan of al Shek is plotting some kind of deal with a nation, lets see, by the name of....ah, here it is, Crimmsdale. We don't know what it is, but it 'aint gonna be good."

Alaric, Emperor of Xeraph, shook his head to clear it, and was instantly awake. " Crimmsdale....Crimmsdale....never heard of it, so it can't be much of a country. I'm sure Strickland has already bolstered our troop strength, but have him add the Vampyre Stealth Unit...all 700 of them."

" Uh, Alaric, all 700? It's THAT serious a situation?"

"You betcha, boy. Jerusalem is at stake. Remember....he who is a friend of Israel is a friend of God Himself. And the Vampyres are the hands-down best for stealth....in this case, assasination. Have 20 of them enter Jerusalem, and either capture or kill the commanders. If that doesn't send this Crimmsdale a message, then all 700 will enter Jerusalem, and begin random acts of death-dealing.
They can't be stopped, y'know. If no one can see them, then no one can stop them."

"Yes, sir, I know. Their ability to, as it were, 'cloak' themselves is a well-kept secret here in Xeraph. Those poor Crimmsdale troops won't know what hit them."

"Yeah, and if that doesn't work on them, well then, it's time for the third strike. And in any ball game I've ever seen, three strikes means your'e out..."

In his chamber, the president of the Holy Republic of Ghannas Desh raises a silent prayer to his Lord.

"Mighty King, forgive me for my lack of vigilance, but I only just recently found out about plans that those who call themselves your people are putting into motion even as we speak. I swear Your Majesty, that I will not join these new crusades, and will sell none of the arms we manufacture to the heathens in disguise. I will, however, be going myself as a missionary to the holy city, so that as many as possible will know of Your grace before the onslaught reaches them, and I pray that your hand be over myself and all who accompay us, and protect us from the wrath of the heretics. Several of our bishops from all denominations, and the Church of God of Ghannas Desh itself have agreed to accompany me, and with any luck, the men and women bravely defending the holy city will not fall before the tyranical onslaught of the approaching abomination: The liars that profane Your Love with their mindless, imoral, and corrupt fanaticism. I pray that those who would seek your wrath upon the city fail, but that the city instead fall to your mercy and grace. In the name of your most Holy and Perfect son, Jesus Christ, who was crucified so that all may have life, I pray. Amen."

In his chamber, the president of the Holy Republic of Ghannas Desh raises a silent prayer to his Lord.

"Mighty King, forgive me for my lack of vigilance, but I only just recently found out about plans that those who call themselves your people are putting into motion even as we speak. I swear Your Majesty, that I will not join these new crusades, and will sell none of the arms we manufacture to the heathens in disguise. I will, however, be going myself as a missionary to the holy city, so that as many as possible will know of Your grace before the onslaught reaches them, and I pray that your hand be over myself and all who accompay us, and protect us from the wrath of the heretics. Several of our bishops from all denominations, and the Church of God of Ghannas Desh itself have agreed to accompany me, and with any luck, the men and women bravely defending the holy city will not fall before the tyranical onslaught of the approaching abomination: The liars that profane Your Love with their mindless, imoral, and corrupt fanaticism. I pray that those who would seek your wrath upon the city fail, but that the city instead fall to your mercy and grace. In the name of your most Holy and Perfect son, Jesus Christ, who was crucified so that all may have life, I pray. Amen."

OOC<> that was a fairly vague prayer. I still don't know whose side your on. Crimmsdale is about to betray the Crusade, and Coalition Forces are about to liberate Jerusalem. If you insist on going intot he city, you may fall to the same fate as the rest of the million-odd people there....death, swift and merciful. Not a real good time to be a tourist..........

" Mr president, Al Jabur al Shek still believes we are not on thier side. They want proof, what proof can we give them?"

The secritary of affairs looked paniced as he paced around in the small oak office overlooking the great cliff.

" They will have thier proof, everyone can have thier proof. The proof has been right under thier nose."

The president laughed as he put his head in his hands and started to cry with pure insanity.

" How can we get them on our side before the you know ......"

" We'll have to do a little bit of a test run then, I want someone filming this ...this ...how can I say it politely.... Absolute massacre. Then someone wire the video to Al Jabur al Shek,"

The president lifted his head and picked up his ringing phone silently ushering away the secritary.

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In Jerusalem

After 3 million men laboured day and night for a week, the wall was finished. It stood tall and strong seperating Jews and muslims, marines and Holy sites.

For days a second group of marines had been quitely rounding up Jews. They had taken them to the Crimsdale headquarters outside of Tel aviv were they were being held in underground bunkers.

The Jewish section of Jerusalem had been almost completely drained right under the nose of Malkyer and the coalition.

That afternoon the jewish men were taken into the desert where they stood heads covered in a red pillowcase. A helicopter filmed and watched out for military or civilians coming.

300 or so men where lined up one by one as an eual amount of marines walke up pulled off thier hoods and held thier ak-47's to the jews heads and pulled the trigger.

It was a massacre, bodies fell to the ground spilling blood over the holy land. It truly looked like the apocalypse was about them.

A large mass grave was dug into the sand and the bodies were dug so deep that they would not reapper for some 15 years.

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Message to Al Jabur al Shek
attachment. The Jew massacre

We hope this helps to show you just how faithful we are to the muslim people.
Crimsdale will continue to round up jews as we ... um hmmm ... surround holy sites with cement walls.
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OOC:
Ok in this RP I have something planned and it's not what other nations have maybe hinted/accused at.

Remember the stuff I say to other nations shouldn't be heard by your nation, so if you come out and go, were attacking crimsdale because he just wrote that he killed jews, well how would you know? If I had written I killed them all in town then you might know. Malkyer might be able to do something as I was harvesting jews in his quarter of Jerusalem.

I just want to remind you all it's a story and let it play out, don't crush plans because you want to succeed.

OOC: You didn't put the killing of jews secret IC. You did it in the open. But until others do i wotn act on it.
IC:
The Emperor sighed, how can he help the people he seeks to kill. He couldn't betray his new ally but he also couldn't stand to watch these people degrate his Holy City. He then debated for several hours and then heard his new Foriegn Affairs Minister:

"We the people of Golencia, will wipe the city clean of Jews and Muslims. Muslims are to be shot on sight, while Jews will be given a chance at peaceful removal. It is the Emperor's will!"

Enraged the Emperor stormed to the new Minister, who was a Baptist. "How dare you!" The Minister looked back.
"How dare i? How dare you! You let Muslims and Jews destroy and degrate the Holiest City, and LET THEM!"

The Emperor now seeing everything differently sat.

"Emperor, you know that Jerusalem is not even in Isreal. Its in the West Bank which is only occupied by the nation. Have no remorse."

The phone rang as the President swiveled in his chair like Conan o Brian.

"Hello again sir, Our demolition teams are finished. The City is completely wired. It cost alot of money but it's done. We wired it to a phone line. All that you have to do is phone 3 456 657 7890, and the explosives will detonate."

The commanders trademark rough voice cast into the presidents ear.

" I will not be the one to make the call. Someone else can do it."

The president looked a little at ease as he peered at the only door that lead to his office.

" Must I remind you who is really in charge here President?"

The President turned to the window that overlooked the grey ocean as he cowered his head down, and procceded to stare at his leather loafers.
His voice hushed as he began to speak.

"I will not be your puppet anymore. Do you hear me commander Ntell?"

The line went dead, silence entered the room.

" Do you hear me commander?"

his voice began to yell.

" Tomorrows Headlines will read, 'The President is Dead'."

The commander spoke as the President raised his head just in time for a bullet to fly into his head killing him instantly.

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That after noon Crimsdale forces were seen destroying the only major Jewish holy site in all of Jerusalem.

The soldiers fired RPG's and used C4 to explode the site.

In other parts of Jerusalem Crimsdale forces were reportedly beating down Jews in the streets, killing them.

Few Crimsdale forces died in the small street skirmishes that ensued afterwords.

Jerusalem is now devide into waring factions of Crimsdale and Malkyer troops fighting in the streets.

Crimsdale war ships in the mediteranien have begun thier Artillary strikes on Tel aviv. They have also fired torpedos apoun Malkyer and Golencia Ships.



OOC: Malkyer I assumed that your forces ould simply fight back considering you said you would not fire apoun unless fired apoun.

OOC: Crimsdale you cant say Malkyer's forces were killed with others.

IC:
"They've done it!" Yelled the Admiral.
"Done what?" asked a crewman
"Something Stupid. They fired on our cruisers. They managed to hit one but we used countermeasures and managed to save the rest of the ship." The Admiral turned and sounded the Alarm.
"All aircrafts(F-35 JSFs) are to take off and hit Crimsdale strongpoints. We are NOT at war witht eh Crusaders, make sure they live!"

With that Engines roared and 30 Minutes 120 Aircrafts(yes all provided with the fleet by Grays Hill) took off and were airborne. They soared over the Crimsdale Navy and unleashed hell. Submarines below the surface fired torpedoes on the Crimsdale Navy. The Entire Fleet engaged the Crimsdale Fleet.

"Tell the Emperor i want the entire navy down here!" barked the Admiral to one fo his aides.

*On land*
"Allright boys prepare to move! The Crimsdale government did something, well stupid."
The Entire ground Forces armed themselves and began to march to Jerusalem. More renforcements were on the way, when the Landing Crafts carrying 100,000 Soldiers docked to the land and unloaded their soldiers unto the shore, not much further and they'd be at the Battlefield.

Telegram to All Nations involved (other than crimsdale)
OK Its time for everyone to put their differences aside. We face a nation planning to eleminate the City which we're all fighting for. I hope we can put our differences aside and save our Great and Holy City of Jerusalem.

Emperor Ruben Aragon

Butler: This is turning to crap, we can't get to Jerusalem, there are too many troops there, we have now 250,000 landed troops, but we'll be hard pressed to get one man in there, let alone a division, this is CRAP,

he thumps the table, this is CRAP, THIS CRAP, how will he report this to command.

Superficially, he has been given positions to defend on the outside perimeter of the allied christian nations, caught between the hammer of the islamic forces, the jewish forces and the and the mighty forces of Golencia and Xeraph, all he will do is lose his bloody army, and have nothing to show for it, he can't return to the fleet, no way to move quarter of a million troops quickly, he can't turn on Xeraph or Golencia, and there is no pointing in fortifying his position..

OK lets march on Bethlehem, that was always the secondary target., keep 10 divisions here, and we'll move to the flank, Xeraphian and Golancians can't bitch about that.

ALso I want it KNOWN that we woun't commit any atrocities against the Jews, tell them we are here to protect them, make sure they think we are there allies.

Hamer, you keep menalaus here, I want 15 divisions ready to move in the morning, Hamer, I want to keep nice with the big boys, don't let get out, don't let Anything get in the way of the alliance.
menalaus" which is the will of God".

Roberts, make sure jews turn up dead, and few xeraphian and golancian guardsmen implicated, it is absolutely necessary, I also want a few muslims killed, make sure its children.
wack a few jews too, make it look like the heathen muslims, lets stir the pot.

Du Pont, I want you out there agitating against Golencia, they look like a moral bunch of prigs, rile up the people, lets see them show some muscle, and we'll slide in right behind them and take the target.

and Hamer, I want you make sure the rest of the forces arrive with the equipment, resources and spares we need, I'm sick and tired of rummaging through junk piles to fit out our equipment, and make sure we have enough ammunition for those poor bastards on the front line, theya re going to die, but let it count for something.

AL Jazeera news:

Christworld MPs broke up a minor scuffle between what is believed to be Golancian infantry and Jewish Hassidic settlers, the hassidic Settlers opened fire on small Golancian infantry.

Chrisworld MPs in a platoon strenght patrol brought the firefight to a rapid end with a negotiated 24 hour peace, but not before 2 troops and 5 settlers were killed, over a dozen injured.

CNN News.

Xeraphian troops have been implicated in the torture islamic men, believed terrorist members of Hammas, there are other rumours of Xeraphian troops committing other atrocities against civilian.

Xeraphian press corps deny any knowledge of these actions

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Christworld General Butler has offered to negotiate a peace between Malykar and Crimsdale warring factions.

General Butler:

Perhaps a governing committee to manage City of God and spread the troops to once more clear a pilgrim path for Christians and protect the roads from islamic counter insurgancy forces would be appropriate?

I implore the nations of Malykar and Crimsdale to end their conflict.

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back at base

Hamer: That should keep those two on edge, and make us the good guys!
Du Pont, make sure more Crimsdale troops die horribly, and maybe leave a on Malykar soldier lying around dead, and the other way around, maybe a gutting, or a crucifiction may be appropriate, and if your knife men get caught, they are malykar agents, make it convincing and then fall on their swords. this is the end game, send out your best men.

Du Pont nods, and bows, and leaves the command tent.

he is worried, his agents are now divided between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. he will have rely more and more on his own skills and recruit from the SF boys now.

this hasn't gone the way the cardinals wanted, and the body count a lot lower, a lot of occupying and that gives plenty of time of Al Qaeda, Hammas and the others to counter strike, he knows they have maybe a week to two weeks to get into Jerusalem and fortify it, or the army is going to start taking losses.

OOC

its not YOUR guys I'm playing with, Its my guys dressed as your guys.

I'm trying to agitate conflict so I can move into Jerusalem.

I am trying to offend your nation, not you mate.

Its exactly the same strategy other nations have used in the past to implicate others.

I don't think I've done anything wrong RP style, but my nation has acted MORALLY wrong.

I am happy for you to capture one of my agents and extract the truth from him?

apologies if you were offended, I will delete and redesign the post if so,

cheers

OOC: OK ill catch one.
IC:

Golencian Marines saw several men dressed like themselves running form the City chasing a Jew. After 2 Minutes the Marines ran up to the men who had caught and began beating the Jew. They knocked the men out with the butt of their rifles and brought them back for interrigation.

The Marines didn't think the men looked familiar, and they confirmed they were impostors when they didn't understand the Latin language. Then a Marine Officer had walked in and saw the two men. He stopped looked at the interrigation officers and began to flee.

After chasing the man down the hall they caught him and began interrigating him. He gave much information about Christworld and the Marines found it to be useful.

Secret IC

It was apparent to the Emperor that the Christworld peoples did nto care for the City and 2 Oz. of Anthrax were boarded onto an Aircraft and flown in the direction of their capitol
OOC: Tell me what info he gave us.

The Crimsdale soldiers in the city retreated to the barracaded and walled parts of the now warring holy land. Radio addresses outlined the apperant murder of the President. Commander Ntell instated marshell law apoun the Nation of Crimsdale and demanded the whole militray be prepped for war.

The Crimsdale Royal Navy was bombarded by Golencia forces and thier were much casualties, two ships (class3 battle cruisers, cap. 500) and 5 jets. The attack was fought back by the many Crimsdale aircraft that headed the radar and attacked the bombers en route.

The Crimsdale headquarters outside of Tel aviv were hit by stray artillary fire that continued to pound the port city.

More Jews were taken into the desert and massacred in cold blood, aside from that Crimsdale forcs hucked can after can of musturd gas into the Jewish quarters.
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Crimsdale news Association

" Today Crimsdale has witnessed the death of a most hated and sometimes loved leader. This has sparked outrage amung The Presidents supporters claiming this was the work of The Crimsdale Conservative party, When reached they had no comment. In related news Crimsdale is now in a state of marshell law. With tanks patrolling our nations streets the people of Crimsdale feel threatened and many have begun an uprising. Experts say a Civil war is brewing, and this is enforced by the fact that in the west a group of armed rebels has stated ' we intend to kill all the Eastern forces'. In other news Crimsdale has started to eradicate the Jews we came to protect, mass killings and disputes have been reported amungst the City dwellers.
Crimsdale has also lost two of it's greatest cruisers, the death toll is not yet known."

Grand Canton Conrad Von Eisengruf, quietly stepped back into his private living quarters as the clock struck Twelve Midnight. He had been to three different social functions that night and was now experiencing major fatigue and slight drunkenness.

What a night!

Slumping down onto the satin sheets of his bed, the Tired leader gazed blankly at the lavishly decorated walls of his bedroom, the thought of sleep overwhelming his mind.

The walls, decorated in a golden-white paint, were covered in old oil paintings of past conflicts and campaigns, each of them depicting one of the many hero's of Lachenburg fighting tyranny and oppression. However, as the Canton held on to his last shred of awakeness, he noticed something odd about one of the paintings.

It was a standard oil painting, a couple of centuries old, encased in a finely crafted silver frame. Yet the picture itself held images of a conquer slaying the masses in the desert sands of some far off place.

Wait a minute, the 9th Cursade. I completely forgot!

Conrad was wide awake now, as he leapt from his bed and rushed down the darkened corridors to his library. Quickly pulling the wooden door open, he rushed to the large cherry table at the center of the room.

Revealing a black ink pen from his trousers, he started etching a letter on a blank pad of paper.


Greetings fellow nations of the 9th Crusade,

The Confederacy of Lachenburg finds it appalling that nations are once again fighting for the Holy Land and that the Great City of Jerusalem is now endanger of destruction. Thus, he have decided to do our part in protecting this grand city and are deploying the following forces to the area, in the aid of Golencia and her own allies:

1st Expeditionary Force:
3rd KreigsMarine Infantry Division- 5,000
V Marine-Medizinisches Korps- 5,000
XII Marine-Medizinisches Korps- 5,000

2nd Fleet:
CARTHAGE CLASS AIR DEFENSE CRUISER (5)
GREVANT CLASS MISSILE FRIGATE (5)
LIONFISH CLASS MISSILE FRIGATE (5)
RETRIBUTION CLASS STRIKE CORVETTE (50)
FREDORA MULTIPURPOSE AAW CLASS DESTROYER (5)
SHRIKE CLASS HELICOPTER ASSAULT SHIP (1)
ELLINGTON CLASS MEDICAL SHIP (15)

These Forces will mainly be deployed for the purpose of Medical Evacuation of Soldiers in the field. The First Expeditionary Force will use the
Ellington Class Vessels, along with various aid stations set-up
near the front-lines to treat allied soldiers.

We hope that this gruesome conflict will end as soon as possible,
so that this great land may be restored to an eternal state of
peace.

Singed,
Conrad Von Eisengruf
Grand Count of the court
Confederacy of Lachenburg

Placing his pen on the old wooden desk, the Count let out a rather large yawn and proceeded to place his letter on his secretaries desk. Grudging up the stairs to his quarters, the Count has already half-asleep by the time he reached his room. Finally his day had come to an end and he could now catch some sleep.

20 Golencian Jets were shot down as the Fleet went into Retreat. While more Aircrafts continued their Air Fight it gave the subs more time to fire on the Crimsdale Navy.

500,000 Marines were airborne and are being flown to Jerusalem on a safe route that will ensure the soldiers safely make it to fight with thier brothers in arms. Meanwhile 2 oz of Anthrax had been flown above the Christworld capital where it was deployed in combustable containers.

The Anthrax dropped lower and lower until it hit the roof of a building, where it poped open and the deadly poison was released.
"Emperor!" Yelled the Emperors aide as he ran towards him.
"Emperor, it has been done. The Anthrax has been deployed on tyhe capital now what?"

The Emperor's eyes widened and he said "Well i expect a Retalliation put the Entire Homeland forces on alert and make sure our arsenal is ready to launch at a moments notice. I want our Nuclear Subs to travel near Christworld, but DO NOT Launch unless i personally give the order."
"Yes sir."
The Emperor slumped in his chair, "My god, what have i done." He got up and sent another message.

Secret Telegram to Xerioph
Greetings,

Currently we have trouble with Crimsdale who may destroy Jerusalem, so we ask that you and all Crusader Nations, put differences aside and we work together to remove this threat. We dont know whats to happen but if that city is destroyed much of the world's history and religion goes with it.

Thank you,
Emperor Ruben

OOC: wow, a lot's happened, so let me get this straight. Crimsdale has attacked my forces in the Mediterranean and he's been rounding up Jews in Jerusalem even though I control the Jewish Quarter? Correct me please i'f I'm wrong.

IC:
"General Davies, we've confirmed the reports. Crimsdale has attacked our ships in the Mediterranean. They've also started rounding up Jews in Jerusalem."

"Damn. Call the capital, tell them we need more ships. And more men. At least ten army groups. Inform all our commanders that Crimsdale is now a hostile power. They are two be fired upon on sight. We have to hold our lines, especially Jerusalem," Davies said, worried. This has all gone to hell to quickly.

Haifa
Men scurried across the base, preparing to send upwards of 70,000 men to Tel Aviv to fight off the Crimsdalean forces their. Malkyeri forces held a precarious position in the Holy Land, a thin L-shape going from Haifa down to Tel Aviv and then east to Jerusalem. 50,000 men and tanks were being sent to Jerusalem to aid the 20,000 Marines and 45,000 Infantry already there, but since that was a urban combat situation the increase in numbers would mean little. The soldiers had to hurry if they were going to make a difference.

Tel Aviv-Yafo
General Thomas swore as the battlefield reports came in over the radio. The situation was bad. A hastily erected defensive line had managed to keep the enemy out of the city, for the most part, but now they were surrounded. Fortunately, more men were coming, both from home and Haifa. The troops from Malkyer wouldn't get here in time, but with the added soldiers from Haifa he had a chance to surround and cordon off the Crimdaleans. He had his engineers working constantly to try and detonate bridges and the like that Crimsdalean forces could use to enter the city; they also were working on improving the perimeter and picket defenses so they may be able to fend of another couple of assaults.

At Sea
The 14th CBG had come under attack unexpectedly, but was now fighting back. They'd lost one ship, a crusier, and two frigates had been badly damaged, but for the most part the fleet was safe. The carrier's and destroyers' AWACs planes were right now hunting submarines, with aid from the group's own subs. The fighters of the carrier and the guns of the battleships and cruisers were holding back the enemy for now, but until reinforcements arrived from Malkyer, they were in a tight spot.

Jerusalem, Malkyeri Sector
Captain Andy Janowick led his platoon down the deserted street of the Christian Quarter. Though technically neutral under the occupation agreement, since the fighting broke out the forces of Malkyer and Crimsdale had been fighting throughout the area. Neither side had made signifcant inroads into the other's territory, but that could all change in an instant. He'd heard reports of skirmishing outside the city, but nothing major. So far, most of the fighting seemed confined to the city. His platoon split itself into two eight-man squads, each containing two four-man fire teams. The four teams prowled the streets, looking for the enemy. The Crimsdaleans far outnumbered the Malkyeri, but the Malkyeri style of fighting using small, fast units, lightning strikes, and fear tactics would make up for it, especially in a confined area like a city. Janowick's men froze as a helicopter flew overhead, then started moving again when they saw that it was a Malkyeri Blackhawk, broadcasting a message in English, Hebrew, and Arabic telling civilians to stay indoors. Bout a mile down the street, He could see one of the concrete walls that Crimsdale had erected to seperate their sector from that of Malkyer. It had backfired on them, however, because now Malkyeri troops knew exactly where the enemy would come from, and could concentrate fire on the gates of the wall.

"Sir," Sergeant David Hannover's voice crakcled over the radio. He was about a block west, with his team. "As far as we can tell, they've holed themselves up in that section of town. They're wating for us to make the next move."

"In other words," Janowick responded, "They're immobilized. While we can move about, and do what we will. Right. Charlie Team, I want snipers on roof tops. Victor, Foxtrot, keep on that wall. Bravo, come with me. Maintain radio contact with the rest of the platoon, everyone. Stay frosty. Janowick out."

OOC:

I wrote how we entered your area under your nose and rounded up jews, you saw us and I am waiting for you response. Now I have it, I am a hostile force, and to be fired apoun.

IC:

Jerusalem,

Crimsdale forces held thier posistions in the holy city. Skirmishes continued to break out amungst the small streets of Jerusalem. The walls had proven a good choice in keeping out Malkyer forces, even if they could get in they would be dwindled down apoun entrance.

Crimsdale marines began to set up chainguns in the city streets ordering all Muslims to stay in thier homes while encouraging Hamas to perform terror attacks on the Malkyer forces.

bullet holes pock marked the city streets and marines bodies littered the entrance gates.

Tel Aviv

The Artillary barrages were taking it's toll on the city, craters visibly marked the points of impact. Crimsdale forces stayed at bay outside the city as they waited for the day and night barrages to end.

10 bombers were en route to Tel Aviv to dekliver a little present to the occuping forces.

Crimsdale Naval positions.

The ships were holding up well, Crimsdale had lost 3 more cruiser due to torpedo attacks but it wouldn't be for long.

Commander Ntell annouced to no ones suprise that Crimsdale would be mobalizing another fleet of cruisers with three more aircraft carriers. this brought the whole navy to about 17 cruisers and six Aircraft carriers.

Meanwhile Crimsdale Aircraft had fought off and attempted attack by bombers. This was a big mistake of the defenders part. Crimsdale was preppareing a major attack as aircraft took off from land and sea to deliver a suprise thankyou to Golencia. 50 planes and 20 bombers were head to attack naval positions in thier area, on top of that 5 scud missiles were being prepared.

After much infighting the President of Nicapolis was able to secure a majority's vote in the senate and join the war on the side of the Crusaders. The President wants to convey his deepest apologies for the delay. As of this moment this moment Nicapolis is dispatching 10% of its military might, or roughly 30 million soldiers towards the middle east. However, Nicapolis has decided to attack the Holy Land through the north, from Turkey. As of now Nicapolis' troops are securing Constantinople and are landing all along the aegean coast creating beach heads hundreds of miles long. The Turkish army has fled into the Anatolian highlands but it is only a matter of time before they capitulate. They are heavly outnumbered and the attack took them completely by surprise. The military commander incharge of the invasion Thomas Phocus had this to say: " The Turks were completely surprised by the attack, already a good fifth of there army is destroyed with another half in completely disarrey. I predict we will reach Palestine within 2 months at the latest." As of this moment the President of Nicapolis is on his way to Constantinople to rededicate the Church of St. Sophia

OOC: Under the occupation agreement, you don't enter my sector and I don't enter yours. Thus, without any RP explaining how you got into my area without getting shot, I'm ignoring that fact.

IC:
"General, the air defenses are ready. Vulcan cannons and SAMs, like you ordered. I think some Patriots may be coming with the reinforcements, as well."

"Good," Thomas replied. The artillery was bad, but artillery alone couldn't dislodge the Malkyeri from their position here. If the Malkyeri could hold off aerial bombardment, they stood a chance.

"Bad news, sir. General Davies phoned from Haifa to say that the reinforcements from Malkyer have been rerouted to the Golan Heights in order to fight Nicapolis' forces there. Once the 70,000 men from Haifa get here, we'll be on our own."

General Thomas swore.

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Captain Janowick heard the command from the radio that morning. He was shocked.

"All units, this is General Davies. By the authority of the King, I am advising all of you to be readyt to evacuate Jerusalem. Understand this, you are to maintain your positions, keep fighting, and beat those sons of bitches, but if I have to order a retreat, I expect you all gone in half an hour."

Janowick had no idea what to think about the odd orders, other than a feeling of anger. Then aAn idea occured to him. He looked to the sky. Something up there. Davies is always talking about thunder from the gods.

***

Secret IC:
Dayan picked up the phone when it rang. "Yes?"

"Sire, it's General Davies. Do you think this will work?"

"Of course not, General. But it will make them regret it enough so that they never do anything like it again. I'm giving you authority to initiate this, but I want to be absolutely sure that this is a last resort only. Only when are other doors are closed are you even to think about it."

"Understood, sir." With that, the Theater Commander hung up.

Dayan called in his Chief Guard, Comanelle. "I want our Strategic Rocket Forces on alert. Nothing overt yet. Nothing to worry any other nation. Just...let them know we may need them soon." The stolid guard nodded and left the room.

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Official Message to Xeraph and Golencia
In light of the recent attacks on Malkyeri forces in the Holy Land, I ask for your aid in fighting back against Crimsdale. I also fear that the forces Nicapolis has sent will prove able to overwhelm my men in the area. I plea for your aid, and hope you will respond soon. Together, we will be able to overcome the treachery of Crimsdale and defend the Holy City of Jerusalem from these rabid dogs.

Official Decree to Crusader Nations
I assure you that my soldiers, the fighting men of the sovereign Kingdom of Malkyer, will fight to the death. We are not a people accustomed to retreat, and I do not expect us to begin now. This fight will spill much blood, yours and mine. It is not needed. I ask all nations involved in this foolish war to come to their senses and negotiate a peace.

<OOC> ok i am now a bit confused, aren't the crusader nations everyone but Malkyar and the rogue Crimsdale?

<IC> "The Advance has been stopped General."

"Lovely." Said General Lee dryly

The advance had been stopped at the Golan heights by reinforcements from Malkyer. The general had advanced too quickly and did not have enough troops to penetrate the defenses in the Golan Heights. He was forced to pull his troops back to Damascus and wait for reinforcements from Northern Syria to arrive. Only a few more days and he would have a million more men at his disposial and he would be able to overrun the golan heights and drive into the west bank.

However on the coast the brillant young General Bass, son of the President was beseiging Beruit and was about to overwelm it. With the capture of this major port Nicapolis would no longer have to travel through the syria desert to reinforce General Lee and Nicapolian troops would be able to advance upon Haifa and deny Malkyer that port city.

It was only at matter of time in the eyes of Nicapolian leaders

OOC: It's kind of confusing. As I understand it, there are the Crusaders (Christworld, etc) who want to take Jerusalem and the rest of Israel and clear it of Jews and Muslims, Crimsdale who is doing crazy things I'm not sure of, and "Neutrals" (myself, Xeraph, Golencia) who for whatever reason don't want either party to have Jerusalem. I think there may be a Muslim nation, but I'm not sure if he's doing anything.

IC:

Colonel Zachary Richardson and his 76th Regiment, along with close to a million soldiers, stood in the Golan heights, after and unsuccessful attack by Nicapolis. Actually, they weren't all in the Golan, but spread along a line stretching from the Mediterranean a few miles north of Haifa, through the Golan, down along the Jordan, and then east into the north Syrian desert. The main thrust of the Nicapolisian attack had been here at the Heights, and though outnumbered, the advantage of ground lay with the Malkyeri and their heavy artillery had exacted a murderous toll against the Nicapolisians. Well, they do outnumber us 30 to 1, Richardson thought. Maybe they didn't think it was murderous. Malkyeri artillery and anti-air defenses could hold the Heights themselves, as long as they weren't flanked. That was were the massive armored divisions came in. roaming the valleys, they were able to halt any enemy advance long enough for infantry, air, and artiller to destroy the target. He hoped.

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Colonel Vasili Karantov swore as the reports came in.

"Colonel, Beirut has fallen. We can expect them to attack us soon."

Hell, the commander of the 34th Russians thought. We're sitting here on the Lebanese border, waiting for a numerically superior force to come kill us. Ah, it is nothing! The Spartans did it at Thermopylae, the Americans at the Alamo and Palo Alto, the Russians at Stalingrad and Leningrad. It has been done, and we shall do it again. He prayed they'd be able to hold. He also tried not to think about the fact that two of those battles had been overwhelming, albeit glorious, defeats.

Official annoucemet of power
commander Ntell

" We Crimsdale have dealt with some harsh times as of late. We have just ended a war with the feeble nation of Pushka, we have begun a trecherous war against the Jewish pigs. On top of that our beloved president has died."

The last statemen was met with some harsh boo's

" I have imposed marshell law as I was named the succesor to the President. I know I know,"

He replied, as people yelled about the messed up political jungle that was Crimsdale.

" but we must over come these problems and rise to ebcome great once again. I am annoucing my entrance as leader by crowning myself emperor of Crimsdale."

The crowd was in an uproar. one man stood out from the rest, he had jumped onto a nearby bench and started yelling obscurities against the Emperor. He met his end in a painful way.

" Silence, we have much to do. Join me in the singing of the national anthem."

The crowd began to sing as the Emperor turned and suluted a redesigned flag. It's main attribute a giant swastika.

The crowd cheered as they raised their hands in chanting.

" Thank you, thank you, Now people of Crimsdale rise against the jews and those who help them."

He raised his hand to point his elongated finger towards a large projected screen. A large panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem appeared, you could make out Crimsdale forces leaving the city in groves.

" Now they will witness our power, now they will be crushed. Victory is for Crimsdale."

He continued to stare at the screen as the crowd began to hush. The City of Jerusalem calm for the time being sat in stale wait until a large thunderous boom echoed from the speakers surrounding the large open square in front of the Presidential palace. Seconds later a series of explosions ripped through the Crimsdale occupied area tearing to shreds the Muslim and Christian sections. A plume of smoke rose into the air unleashing a hellish gasp of death.

The People began to cheer as military police raised thier guns in the air and fired. The images of Jerusalem in flames brought out the largest cheers th word had ever seen.

" Now you have seen our might now they the enemy have felt it. Cast down your workers tools and raise up your rifles. Crimsdale has entered the world witha forceful blow."

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outside Jerusalem

The millions of Crimsdale forces stared in aww as the city filled with fire. Buildings crumbled and it was as thou god had fallen from the heavens.

They cheered and laughed as they stared in dissilusion.
Many Marines hadn't made it out of the city before the explosion, an many had but not far enough.

As the marines reentered the city they found the walls almost fully intact. Bodies of Muslims lay everywhere. Marines blood filled the streets. The men made thier move on the Jewish quarters. Plowwing in through the raughtiron gates they came in contact with Malkyer forces and Skirmishes again plagued the city.


Onboard Bomber 12 Enroute to Jereusalem

" Sir, the bombs are secure, were ready to drop."

The LAC tapped his shoulder and spoke,

" T- minus 2 minutes till target."

The Pilot patched in another bomber.

" We are ready to tango, everyone all clear?"

A resounding yes came over the commlink.

In the view was the half ruined Jerusalem.

"Allright boys! This your time! Prove to me we plan on kicking the hell out of the Crimsdale Forces. We still have no reply from the Crusaders and we're sending another message." With that General Powell began ordering men to split up into Squads.

The 500,000 Extra men sent in from Golencia landed and immediately began moving to Jerusalem. The Naval Fleet had made it home to Golencia where major repairs were being made on the damaged ships.

"Emperor might i suggest we send in our bombers? We can at least hit the enemy fleets under stealth of night." Said the Military Advisor.

"Sir i agree, with the new bombers we just recieved we can literally cripple the enemy. Not just in the Sea but on the land." Said the Air Force General Nelson.

"OK. I want to save our men's life not get them killed. In the mean time i want our Navy to stay clear of the Mediteranean Sea until we can get all the Nations united against Crimsdale" Replied the Emperor.

As the Air Force prepared to Move the Emperor sent yet another message.

Telegram to Crusader Nations and Xeraph and Malkyer

We've yet to recieve an answer, but we would like the Crusader Nations to team up with us, Xeraph and Malkyer to preserve the Holy City of Jerusalem. Of course we'd have to reach an agreement on whats to be done afterwards and as long as the Muslims are removed i have no objections.

Emperor Ruben

Nicapolis is willing to call a truce with malkyer for the time being to rid the holy city from the clutches of Crimsdale. All we need is word from the Malkyer commander that our troops will not be attacked as they march towards Jerusalem, otherwise we will be forced to steamroll the Malkyer defenses with our artillary. We had left our heavy artillary in Constantinople due to the speed of our advance through Turkey, however with the capture of Beruit we were able to ship them to the front lines and they are now pointed at the malkyer positions.

I am willing to leave the holy land under Christian Rule (not malkyer) but i want to keep Antioch and everything north of it, that i have taken over, namely asia minor.

I am willing to leave the holy land under Christian Rule (not malkyer) but i want to keep Antioch and everything north of it, that i have taken over, namely asia minor.

OOC: that made me laugh.

IC:
If you give your assurance that my men will not be harmed, I will glady sign this cease-fire with you. It is always best to face the enemy with as many allies as possible, no?

After sending the message to Nicapolis, Dayan called General Davies. "Old friend, you're well aware that Crimsdale's unleashed a hell of an assault on Jerusalem. Well, Golencia's with us, and with luck, Xeraph and the Crusaders as well. Nicapolis has agreed to a cease fire in order to clear Jerusalem from Crimsdale, and I'm going with it. Give all your commanders the news. Anyway, I'm calling to give you authorization to make use of our defensive satellites on the forces of Crimsdale. Good luck, General."

Davies hung up the phone in his office in Haifa. He was elated and frightened at the same time. The satellites were potent weapons, though very simple. Basically, it was a satellite (actually two; one with a computer and one with the projectiles) armed with numerous tungsten rods. Once activated, the command center relayed target information to a computer on the satellite, which locked onto the target and released a huge tungsten spear, up to 20 feet long and over a foot in diameter, which dropped onto the target with less than fifteen minutes notice. It didn't carry any weapon, just four jets to control it and a camera to guide it to the target. A smart bomb without the bomb, essentially. The destructive force came from the kinetic energy of the rod being dropped 36,000 feet per second; the speed of a meteor. The result was the total obliteration of the target. Davies took a breath, then picked up the phone again. This time, he dialed Fleet Command.

"Fleet Captain Newell. May I help you?"

"Yes, Captain. It's General Davies. I assume you've been briefed?"

"Affirmative, sir. Shall I enter the coordinates?"

"Yes. Here they are..."

***

In the cold void of space, the binary satellites holding geosynchronous orbit over Israel activated. The "cartridge" satellite extended ten spears, and one by one, they dropped to the Earth, towards the land outside a city called Jerusalem, land held by soldiers of a nation called Crimsdale.

OOC: I'm not sure about the kill radius of these things, maybe 100 meters? Anyway, they're more pyschological weapons at this tech level anyway.

"Men Halt!" Yellled General Powell. "There's the city. For those of you that havent seen it before, it was much more appeasing. Dotrieve!" A short stout man with a Radio on his back and balding hair ran up,

"Yes sir?"

"I want the Emperor."

"Yes sir." said the man quitely as he radioed the Palace. He handed the reciever to the General.

"Your Highness. Most weapons being used here we've notice are electronical. I'd like to set one off right in the heart of the city."

"Would that not put us out of communication?"

"Yes sir it would, but it'd keep the majority of the City in tact as well."

"Do it."

"Yes sir!"
The General turned with a Huge smile on his face.

"Garcia, Connick get up here! We have permission to set it off!"

The EMP Pulse dispersed over the City and all Radios immediately went dead. After a couple of Seconds the General tested his remote detonator for one of his C4. It didn't go off. He was satisfied.

"Allright men Continue!"

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As night fell on the land not much was heard, until explosions rocked the oceans. The Golencian Stealth Bombers were making a Night Raid on the Crimsdale Fleet. Their Primary targets were the Carriers, they wouldn't let them get airborne, but even if they did the F-22s Protected the Raiders.

After 40 Bombs were dropped on Aircraft Carriers the B-2 Spirits began hitting the Cruisers. Continuously pounding the Crimsdale Navy all Night.

OOC: the EMP blast was in Jerusalem, right?

Janowick swore several times. "Sergeant, come in! Sergeant!"

"Sir, if that was an EMP pulse, nothing's gonna work," one his privates said while watching out the window of the building Janowick's fire team was in.

"I know, I was just...ah, damn. We'll have to find the other teams on foot."

"Right, sir."

OOC: Yea.

IC:
The Soldiers stopped in the night. They aimed at a supicous looking group of men wondering through the City.
"Should we fire?"
"No. Crimsdale isn't supposed to be on this side. The may be friendly."

They moved closer to see if they could get a clear idea on who the troops were.

OOC: Im hoping for a close encounter with other Malkyer forces, but we find out we're friendly so we continue a combined search through Jerusalem....but thats up to you

Private Gunther Sheckpe dropped down and moved against the wall. The rest of the team followed their point man. With a series of hand signals, he indicated the threat: a group of men heading down the block. He raised his rifle; the complicated electronics like the IR sensor didn't work, but the scope was just fine. The uniforms weren't Crimsdalean, so he held his fire for the time being. Maybe they're Golencians. He signaled to Lieutenant Mannerheim, asking what he should do. The big Finn signed back, People behind. I think friendlies. Not sure. Moving to check. Keep watch. With that, he and Corporal Mendoza moved around the corner. They appeared a couple seconds later, leading Captain Janowick's team. A flurry of handsignals informed the newcomers of the situation. Janowick ordered swift orders. Corporal Mendoza took out a handkerchief and tied it to the barrel of his gun. With the gun pointed to the sky, and his comrades covering him, he walked into the street to meet the other soldiers.

"Men get down!" the General looked over. "Get Captain Mendoza out there. make sure he has no gun."

"Sir Mendoza wont go."

"What. Why?"

"Because Patterson knocked him out 2 minutes ago when he tried to fire on them."

The General Smirked, "OK Put Patterson out there."

Patterson stripped to his White shirt, and walk up to the Soldier. He turned and yelled "Its OK! ITs Malkyerians."

The General's Face turned red, he ran up there and began hitting Patterson, while he said, "Are you stupid! Someone could have heard you!"

Suddenly they were ditracted as a third group moved, in. The Golencians stood up and aimed there guns, then they noticed it was Colonel Garcia's Men.

Watching as the third group approached, Mendoza brought his rifle to bear on them, quickly tearing off kerchief. When he realized it was more Golencians, he signaled to his comrades still hiding in the shadows, and they moved slowly into the street, still scanning with weapons, not letting their guard down. As they moved, they saw a penlight flicker down the street. Mannerheim smiled.

"It's Sergeant Hannover. He's got the other two teams with him. Couple injuries, nothing bad though. He's coming up to meet us." A few seconds after Mannerheim finished, the light stopped and eight men came around the street, running to join the group of Malkyeri and Golencian troops in the road.

Janowick walked up to the man who looked to be leading the Golencians. He saw he was a general and saluted. That's odd. Why would a general be leading men through urban combat? "Good to see ya, sir. NIce to know we've got friends. Though I think it might be better if we move inside where...those people...can't see us so easily." "Those people" was a euphemism for Crimsdale's troops that had sprung up among the Malkyeri, who were reluctant to speak the names of those who'd betrayed them.

OOC: I said this in another thread...The General leads his men in combat because his motto is "If you want something done right, do it yourself" and the other is "I hate sissy Generals who stay on the sidelines."

IC:
General Powell "No need for formalaties when at any moment we can be shot. either way i agree we shoudl go in, Patterson!"

"Yes sir!"

"I want you to take all 20 Men and secure a perimeter around those buildings overthere. Thats where we'll go inside if thats ok with everyone"

"Yes sir! Allright boys lets go!"

The General Smiled "That should teach him, anyways i was hoping we should go into those buildings overthere just oppoiste of where Patterson's going."

OOC: oh, I must've missed that.

IC:
Janowick nodded. "Roger. Mr. Mannerheim, take the two squads and help the Golencians with the perimeter. Get snipers on the rooftops and such. Sergeant Hannover, come with me," he said as he followed the General into the building.

The men moved quickly to the sides of the street, then to each of the corners, and from there spread out with the Golencians.

OOC: Still no report on what damage my Anthrax did on Christworld.

OOC: same for my orbital bombardment (sorta) on Crimsdale's troops.

"Sir Malkyer has agreed to the cease-fire"

"Ok go tell General Crocker to get his men ready, and tell all Air Cav divisions to move on Jerusalem, remember we are after only Crimdaleans, so for now ignore the other troops in the city." Barked General Bass

"Sir do you really think we'll need Crocker's Imperial Guards?"

"Probably not, but it is better to be safe than sorry"

The general looked up and saw thousands of attack and cargo helicopters stream over him and head towards jerusalem, then he saw in the middle the imperial purple insiginas on some of the helicopters and for a second almost felt sorry for the Crimsdalean troops. These were the Imperial Guard, the only troops allowed within the capital, there training and equipment was second to none in the Nicapolian military and their loyalty and determination are never in question. This division, about 1/10 of the entire Imperial Guard Corps, was recently arrived from Nicapolis to help speed up the advance into Palestine.

The air born armada land just outside the city and the men began constructing a resupply airstrip and helipad, while the Imperial Guard moved into the city to face the enemy.

<OOC> im glad i could make you laugh

We have close to 1 million troops in Israel Right now. That leaves about 4 Million at home. Im just posting this so my other RP Is valid

Dayan frowned. No report on the damage the satellites inflicted. That's either very good or very bad. He hated not knowing the status of his enemies.

***

General Thomas decided that for his troops in Tel Aviv, it was time to go on the offensive. He made sure his troops were rested, and made sure every unit had sufficient supplies and ammunition. His tanks, a mix of M1A2 Abrams and Challenger IIs, would spearhead the breathrough to the north along the coast and the infantry would hold the flank. Then, they would meet up with the reinforcements from Haifa and turn south again to mop up Crimsdalean forces around Tel Aviv. Depending on the outcome of that battle, he might then head south-east toward Jerusalem or south toward Be'er Sheva. He keyed the comline, and gave orders for his artillery to sart bombarding the Crimsdalean lines in the southeast early tomorrow morning, around three or four o'clock. After that was finished, he called the 14th CBG in the Mediterranean, to getting naval and aerial bombardment of the southern Crimsdale lines. He hoped to trick the enemy into thinking he was making a break for Jerusalem rather than Haifa.

Troops stationed outside Jerusalem were awakened suddenly as Large solid objects pounded into the tiny walled tent city.

Troops ran out of tents half naked carrying guns and ammo but what they found was horrifing a camp of 2 million men or so ravaged by flames. about 500 men lay dead on the ground 50 men injured screaming for help.

The Generals stood abrupt and confused. But it would not deter Crimsdale from carring out Apocalypse.

(467 men dead
(78 wounded and inc ritical condition)
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That morning the somber forces were rallied and let free on the half destroyed city of Jerusalem.

Groups of twenty men ran an quarintened the burnt city of muslims. They proceeded to garison what was left of the mud and terracotta built buildings.

Meanwhile a plot was brewing, Emperor Ntell was flown to Israel where he met with commanders and developed a massive counter attack on the Malkyer and Golencia forces.

It was time for the end to appear and with much reason.

00C: Ok so I believe 500 men is reasonable for that type of attack. Anyways today I am going to be fairly busy, shoppin and stuff so I won't be on till like 5:00 pacific. So see ya all then

OOC: yeah 500 seems good. I won't be back until late too, so I'll see what develops.

Troops stationed outside Jerusalem were awakened suddenly as Large solid objects pounded into the tiny walled tent city.

Troops ran out of tents half naked carrying guns and ammo but what they found was horrifing a camp of 2 million men or so ravaged by flames. about 500 men lay dead on the ground 50 men injured screaming for help.

The Generals stood abrupt and confused. But it would not deter Crimsdale from carring out Apocalypse.

(467 men dead
(78 wounded and inc ritical condition)
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That morning the somber forces were rallied and let free on the half destroyed city of Jerusalem.

Groups of twenty men ran an quarintened the burnt city of muslims. They proceeded to garison what was left of the mud and terracotta built buildings.

Meanwhile a plot was brewing, Emperor Ntell was flown to Israel where he met with commanders and developed a massive counter attack on the Malkyer and Golencia forces.

It was time for the end to appear and with much reason.

00C: Ok so I believe 500 men is reasonable for that type of attack. Anyways today I am going to be fairly busy, shoppin and stuff so I won't be on till like 5:00 pacific. So see ya all then

What about my attack on your Navy?

The Imperial guard ran into the Crimsdale defensive wall around midday. They fell back a hundred yards and called for the attack helicopters to pound their section of the wall into rubble. General Crocker could tell that the Crimsdalean troops had no idea that Nicapolian troops were fighting them as he could hear the boots of the Crimsdale Army moving towards the Malkyer and Golencian positions.

He called up the reserve air cav divisions and waited as the Crimdale wall began to collapse.

OOC: sorry about your naval strike, I did reply to it then it messed up and signed me out of the forums, so long story short I didn't reply back again, I will now.

IC:

Commander Fram looked grimly out the window, his eyes reflected that of the crew on board the St Grahnn, it was a mood of sorrow and loss as bombers flew in and destroyed 50% of Crimsdales first and third Naval fleet. Two of the four remaining Carriers sank and 10 of the twenty Cruisers in the area had been downed.

" This will not last, They are awakeing a Sleeping dwarf, and you know how vicous dwarves are,"

he said as he glared at one of the crewmen who was missing and arm a leg and any wit.

" Crimsdale is strong and Our navy is our most prized force. We will not be caught of guard again, Men prepare for an invasion for which the likes of teh world has never seen."

He did up his coat as he reached into it's large front pockets. His hand reappered like a rabbit out of a hole, in his hand a large parchment. He proceeded to scribble down a letter.

"Take this to Emperor Ntell," he chuckled, " And make sure he understands how heated I am, he has put our whole navy in danger, we will no longer look like fools."

Letter To Emperor Ntell

Your a fool, and the whole Crimsdale military is on to you, I demand you step down and end this foolish playtime with power. The people of Crimsdale Will see how foolish you ae and how demented your plans are.

I have been in command of this fleet for 40 years and my men will follow me to the death. We are telling you this so you may prepare for what is to come.

Signed First officer Fram.
Your Dr death.
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" "Prepare the ships for an Flank attack on the Golencia Forces."

The ships prepared for tactical biological strike.

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Jerusalem

The marines Secured the Muslim quarters and ran into light resitance from Malkyer forces. The Special forces were called into action and 20 helicopters came floating in, They were armed with chainguns on the side and rear. They shot at6 any opposition forces they saw as they entered and dropped of the SF unites known as Brutes.

These Brutes assigned strategic points of interest by examining sattelite feed of the enemy position.

They called for an airstrike intop the Jewish quarters. What they recieved was a napalm blast that would hopefully cripple the Malkyer forces.

Crimsdale infantry ahd one worry in this fight and it was the fine nation of Malkyer, the others wer nothing but targets to practice on.

Crimsdale infantry ahd one worry in this fight and it was the fine nation of Malkyer, the others wer nothing but targets to practice on.

OOC: Thank you :D .

IC: Janowick's radio crackled for the first time since the EMP strike. "Cap'n, we got fighters comin' in, and they ain't ours."

Janowick thought through the possibilities for half a second, decided none were pleasent, and dove inside the building, pushing the Golencian general down and shielding the man with his body. He heard Hannover call out, "Napalm!" then there was a loud thump and he lost conciousness.

***

Fires burned across Jerusalem, the results of the napalm strike by the Crimsdalean planes. Major Horatio Danforth was leading his men down a wide boulevard to a location where an Army captain had radioed and said he'd made contact with Golencian forces. Danforth's 156th Light Infantry Company would be enough to hold off the special forces Crimsdale had prowling the city, as long as the helicopters didn't catch them in the open. The chainguns were death to exposed infantry, but the infantry were keeping concealed, and had their own little treat for the choppers. A well-aimed RPG could easily bring down a chopper, and the 156th had plenty. Danforth figured he was about half a mile from Captain Janowick, and spread his troops out so they wouldn't be missed. He hoped HQ would get some Humvees and APCs up soon. They would help amazingly.

To the west, in the southern commercial district of Tel Aviv, hidden Malkyeri artillery began the bombardment of the Crimsdalean lines. The cannons, mostly 175mm (range 25 miles) but with a sprinkling of smaller calibers, unleashed a hellish torrent of fire onto the enemy, in order to break them up for the coming counterattack. The 92nd Bavarians, an armored cavalry regiment, would spearhead the assault, and hopefully puncture through the line. Of course, General Thomas thought to himself, That's just a diversion. But I won't be mad if it works.

"Sir we are meeting only token resistance, it seems that the crimsdaleans aren't bothering to fight us, they continue to advance upon the Malkyer lines."

At this the general flew into a rage. "You mean they still aren't taking us seriously!!! I cannot believe the arrogance of these people!"

The battle had been going well for General Crocker's men, the Crimsdaleans had been fighting to last man, but they were horrible outnumbered and unfortunately for the Crimsdaleans, they could not match the Imperial Guard in urban warfare, these men had been trained to protect the capital and urban warfare was their specialty. Crocker could hear the chainguns from the Crimsdalean helicopters, but the smoke that covered the city made sure that he wasn't going to risk his own helicopters to take them down. He stopped and said a prayer for those poor souls on the other end of those chainguns.

Private Jamie Savage saw the Captain dive into the building as the naplam came down. None of chemical hit the building, or at least not enough to cause any damage. It was hard to burn stone. When the smoke from the blast cleared, he saw that the door had collapsed. He got up to run over to check on the captain. Lieutenant Mannerheim saw him, and he saw the helicopter, too, flying down the street, chaingun blazing.

"Jamie, get down! Get down!" The private didn't hear him, and by the time heard the chopper and gunfire, it was too late. He was already halfway across the street. He saw the chaingun, and sprinted for all he was worth, he ran, stumbled, and threw himself against the other building, diving under the awning, away from the bullets. Well, he'd either thrown himself or been shot down. Mannerheim roared. He grabbed and RPG out the hands of one of his men, ran into the street, slowed, fired off the grenade at the chopper's tail, and did a forward roll out of danger. The whole thing was a tactic he'd learned fighting rebels in Malkyer's Tremain province. Those bastards were good at city fighting, he thought. He saw smoke from the choppers tail, but wasn't sure how bad it'd been hit. It'll either make it three blocks or it'll be fine. For the crew's sake, I hope it's the latter. If it's not, well, I hope God has mercy on them; I won't. He also saw that he'd rolled next to Hyneman's body. He looked at it for a second, when the body started to laugh.

"I guess I ran too slow, Lieutenant. They must've aimed too far ahead of me." Mannerheim threw a small rock at him, then both men laughed. Mannerheim got up to check on the Captain, Sergeant Hannover, and the Golencian General. He used the butt of his rifle to bash through a window, then peered in and said, "Anybody home?"

OOC: Golencia if you want to RP something about your general, now's the time. Nicapolis, my heavy artillery is in Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem. Just wanted to make sure you knew that. I'll RP the battle in Tel Aviv and maybe some naval stuff later, but I'm tired now so this is probably it for the night. Good stuff, ya'll.

ooc oops fixed it.

OOC


dear all, I can only RP less frequently, then because unfortunately I busted my achilles tendon on the weekend playing aussie rules football I will be out of action for a few days and then on only occassionaly. going in for a stitch job on thursday.

(further more my graphics card blew, and I have a crappy piece of crap in the box from an old PC, everything, etc down to snail pace)

My intention was by guile subterfuge to capture Jerusalem and Bethlehem and trick/con/etc others out of the cities, if not my core army was going to march on bethlehem and leave the recruits to get smashed outside the city pretending to support the allies.

From bethlehem I was hoping to negotaite getting one maybe two divisions inside jerusalem including at least one batallion of combat engineers who would assist in fortifying.

If anyone else wants to play my 250k troops in israel/palestine feel free to do so, I'll announce my return in the thread when I am able to reach my box again. If not I'll enter St John Hospitallers thread if that person will permit.

ALl the best

Cheers

CW.

also I suggest that the spy caught would know only of the plans to implicate Golencia and other nations, as well as moslems in crimes against each other, and that some of the terror strikes were committed by Christworld SF or agents, and not by the nations the purport to be, they wouldnt know of the higher plans of the cardinal. I would suggest a fairer or more conventional response would be to start infiltrating the Christworld army or intelligence agencies rather than bombing the capital, however i'll play by your history.

BIC

Newsflash around the world that Christ City has been bombed without justification by the Nation of Golencia.

Cardinalate spokesperson said "rumours of spies being discovered, and evidence of corruption and immorality from our troops are LIES, LIES, we will triumph in the madness that is shown by our erstwhile allies, we will repulse these intruders and show our good faith by defending the holy land from these infidels".

off screen.

A shadowy figure talks to another. We begin to preparations to start terror attacks against Golencia, we cannot further divide our forces, nor will we soon recover from the damage inflicted by their strike. Our economy is damaged, our people in the capital lie dead and they use filthy poisons.

another: retailiate using atomics?

the first figure: something of last resort, for now let us play the victim, let us fill the television screens of the infidels with our dying children and burning women, why we can turn this to our advantage, flush out the anti government forces, shoot them and torch their bodies, we can blame GOlencia for that also.

prepare our forces, tell them to disperse into the landscape. If Golencia attacks by land we will extract a bloody price, our legions are skilled and we still have a million troops to command in defence, and they are loyal, and even then if it looks like we are going to loose, we will unleash armageddon.

another: so what now?

the first figure: they are not as secretive as our nation, nor do they have some of our resources, we begin infiltration, spread word to our churches there, spread word to zealots, and agents, poison wells, burn the odd crop field, butcher the odd sheep, not enought to arouse the government, but enough to agitate the people, we will strike in good time.

Back to Israel:

Jerusalem:

General Hamer: what is left of our forces?
Colonel Samuels: we have lost 50,000 men in the fighting, we are caught outside the gates, and those inside Jerusalem will not let us in, Butler won't send reinforcements will he?

General Hamer: no he won't.
Colonel Samuels: what now?

General Hamer: we fight, we die, no retreat no surrender, and no attacking the holy city.
Colonel Samuels: who do we fight? the jews? the moslems? Crimsdale? Golencia? Malykar? we are friendless.

Hamer thinks for a while... Slaughter them all, the jews, the moslems and any other infadels, leave the christians be unless they get in our way or attempt to protect the infadels, then kill them too. unleash the inquisators, let them do as they will, unleash the zealots, Butler took the legions and left only one division of regulars for us, we'll make a last stand with whats left of them and the best batallions of the regulars, let the rest kill who they will, we'll bunker by the gates and start tunnelling, maybe we can win something of the city yet.

Bethlehem:
Butler: well we've taken the city, order the troops to slaughter the men of fighting age, take the children and use them as porters, take control of the food supplies and the wells and let the legionaires do what they will with the women, we've had a long march.

Get the engineers to start building, I want a defensible position, set of the SAMs, the satnav, position the artillary and the missile batteries in the town, I want three rings and spread the troops out and make sure each unit builds a bunker, for defence, I want a standard legionaire defence, and for god sake defend the road, I want it to seem that we are open to Pilgrims.

I want a HQ and fortifications to hold out 5 times our number within 72 hours. We've got our secondary object.

Comms Clark: Christ City has been bombed, and Hamer has lost between 40 and 60,000 troops.

Butler: poor bastard, but what did he expect? I needed the legions, he was only ever a decoy, with 150,000 heavily armed troops we can bunker in bethlehem, let them slaughter each other in Jerusalem and maybe win that city yet.

offer Xeraph, malykar and anyone else and alliance, Golencia have busted one of that idiots retarded agents, and he's spilled the beans, we have to start discrediting Golencia again, only it will be less believable now:

CNN news:

General Butler, head officer of the Christworld ALlied forces has denied rumours that he was responsible or any Christworld forces were responsible for atrocities agianst moslems and jews implicating other nations: "it is a conspiracy against our nation by Golencia, we called forth for the liberation of Israel, why would we sabotage it? I call for the crusader nations to disbelieve anything published by Golencia and continue to liberate the holy land, as of now, any brave and worthy person can visit the city of bethlehem under the flag of peace, and we have successfully relocated the population of Bethlehem to the outlying areas where they continue their agrarian lifestyle without intervention from our liberating forces.

Finally we offer the warring factions of the Jerusalem sector an opportunity to move out of the holy city and allow the remaining Christworld forces, which have been defending the city to move in, and make Jerusalem open to all Pilgrims, further 5 divisions or 50,000 legionaires will support this move.

we reject the claims of violence by Golencia as unprovoked and unjustified, the evidence they have for the violent and murderous attack on our nation based on the spurious claims by agent provocateurs have resulted in thousands of dead, without any justification"

Butler sighs as the cameras switch off.

That should keep them on their toes for a bit.

General Powell: "Wow, everything's happening too fast. This isn't in the interest of the Emperor!"

The General stood and wiped the grease from his face. He looked around and thought to himself It wasn't supposed to be like this. The General fell to his knees. If we continue to fight the City will be destroyed.

He got on the Radio: "What the hell! These Radios shouldn't work fire another EMP!"

The General sat there then suddenly he heard static Good boy.

"I suppose the fools wont stop will they?" he said as he looked at the Malkyer commanding offier.


------Imerial Palace------Secret IC

The Emperor stormed into his Supreme Military Council Meeting Hall. With rage over his face he looked at the Generals.

"What the hell! I want another 3 Night Raids, mix them up on the nights they go, hit the Crimsdale Fleet 1 more time and use the others to strike their land forces. In the Meantime i want our Entire Military out of the CITY!"

One General Looked over to the Emperor: "Sir, Powell will never-"
"Powell will do as i order! That is if he wants to live. I'd also suggest getting our allies on the phone and inform them to leave the City aswell."

Admiral Johnson looked into the Emperor's eyes "Sir our Navy is home. We've finished repairs send us back out."

"No. The Sea wont be safe either." the Emperor looked over to the General. "What the hell are you waiting for! Send the damn message!"

-----Telegram to all Firendlies of Golencia-----

The Emperor has requested you join up with his forces and leave Jerusalem. He plans on dropping 6 oz of Silent Night onto the City. The City will literally be Inhospitable for 6 Months. So we also suggest the Evacuation of Civilian Personel. 500,000 Troops are being withdrawn from Israel to solve other Problems.

General Howard

-----End Telegram----

OOC: This leaves 500,000 Troops in Jerusalem. The 1st Night Raid is taking place in 2 RL Hours, Target Christworld Ground Forces.(so shoudl we calculate his losses?) the Silent Night will hit the City after everyone has confirmed a response to our message.

Yes the EMP Pulse knocked out Radio Comm in the City which is why several Runners have been dispatched from the Golencian Base outside of the City.

Edit: Im planning on offering a Ceasefire soon, and if that fails peace conferences.

"They want to do what?" Screamed General Crocker, "tell all of our troops to round up the remaining civilians in the city and send representivites to the major churches throughout the city, tell them to pack up their relics and come over to the airstrip. They will be granted assylm in Nicapolis until the posion wears off and their treasuries will be protected."

The General couldn't believe what was happening, the rage built in him. Tell General Bass to get the artillary ready along the Malkyer lines, this peace treaty isn't going to last very long.

Private conversation

"President Bass what should we do, it seems as though all of the rest of the Crusaders have given up."

"Then we will have to carry the fight on ourselves, anyone who stands in our way should be destroyed."

"yes father"

Secret IC

The Emperor Sat. He stared out his window, for hours thinking. What am i doing? Sure Civilians are being evacuated, but im rendering the Holiest City inhospitable! Im Crazy. Call it off, thats what i should do! No, we're already losing too much land by retreating. Well we have to go through with it, hopefully some muslims will be left behind. Then what do i do after? Do i claim the City? Do i let Nicopolis have it? No. I return it to Christian and Jew Rule. Thats it!

The Emperor Sprung to his feet. "James!" he called. His aide rushed in. "Get me the CIM Director." The aide without saying a word ran.

Moments later the Director came in breathing hard and sweaty, "Yes sir."
He just about collapsed onto the floor.

"William, we have to assasinate the Crimsdale Leader. Maybe after he's gone we'll be able to restore peace. Make sure the assasins are equipped with cionide. I dont want anything tracing thi sback to us if it fails."

The Director stood up straight and was breathing normal again, but still sweaty "Sir, are you su- of course you are im putting it through."

OOC: Crimsdale TG Me we need to talk.

OOC: I would like to remind everyone that the civilians in my sector of Jerusalem are under the protection of the Royal Government of Malkyer, and thus are not included in those getting "rounded up."

IC:
General Davies needed a drink. Things were going to hell too fast. Christworld was demanding that all factions leave Jerusalem, Golencia was threatening chemical bombardment of the Holy City, and the breakout from Tel Aviv was set to start in a few hours. He got up, walked to his computer, and started typing.

Dispatch to Golencia:
We urge you to reconsider your stance concerning the Silent Night you plan to drop on Jerusalem. Yes, the battle has been bloody, but if we evacuate now and leave the city open, all of the blood spent will be for nothing. Let our soldier's deaths have some meaning. I know you feel the poison will make the city uninhabitable, but I can assure you that our enemies will find a way to take the Holy City. As Supreme Commander of all Malkyeri forces in Israel, I must make it absolutely clear that any chemical attack will bet responded to in kind. I do not, and my government does not, wish to lose you as an ally. Between us there is potential to solve this crisis. If you go through with this attack, the resulting events will be at best, unpleasent for both of our nations. Please, reconsider.

Telegram to Christworld:
We will not abandon our commitment to the defense of Jerusalem. Threaten us all you like, but know that we are fully capable of fighting a second enemy. I suggest you do not try to use civilians as bargaining chips, either. My government and my nation looks poorly on the slaughter of innocents.

With that, he shut off his computer and went to get some sleep.

***

Dayan was also tired. He'd been watching the events unfold in Israel for the past three hours on CNN, and it was looking bad. He feared that the fragile peace with Nicapolis would break soon, whether or not the Golencians went through with their idiotic chemical attack. He called over an aide, and began dictated a message to send to Nicapolis.

President Bass,

By now it's obivous to both of us that this "peace" we've forged between our forces in the Holy Land simply isn't going to last. I suggest that we come together and discuss a more lasting agreement. Please respond as soon as possible.

Return to Malkyer:

Do not threaten my Empire! Your simply provoking us to hurry the Deployment of Silent Night. However we have agreed that if we are succesful in the Killing of the Crimsdale leader, then we shall push on. For now our Soldiers will maintain positions in Jerusalem to finish the protection of the City.

Dear Malkyeri Leader,

The cease fire between our two forces was so that we could save Jerusalem from the Crimsdaleans. However it seems that Golencia is going to wipe out the Crimsdaleans in Jerusalem, along with everyone in the city. I cannot stand by and let you, golencia and crimsdale destroy Jerusalem. My forces will launch and attack along your lines unless you are able to stop Golencia or agree to my demands:

-Pull all of your men out of Israel
- Let the Patriarch of Jerusalem chose the next ruler of Israel.

These are very simple demands, and compliance will end this war. On my part i promise to pull my troops back to Antioch and what will now be know as the New Christian Roman Empire.

Sincerely
President Bass
Ruler of Nicapolis

Private conversation:

"do you think that they will accept it?"

"No, so tell Phocus to dispatch an armored division and a mechanized infantry division to take Aquaba. If, or i should say when this fighting starts again I want to ba able to attack the Malkyer lines from the south, and we'll need a port to do it from."

"yes Sir"

We are not going to destroy the city! Silent Night is a poison gas that will make it leterally impossible for anyone to live in the City. However as we have stated we will not deploy the 6 oz of Silent Night if our operation is succesful, currently only Malkyer has permission to know what the operation is.

Bethlehem.

Butler: track anything flying over with Golencian codes and blast them from the sky, the pretence is over, show no mercy, I want attacks on all fronts on Golencian troops that come anywhere near us.

officer: what about Hamer?

Butler: Hamer is on his own, we don't have access to Jerusalem, and we can't get him out, he'll have to do what damage he can, with whats left of his army, we are holed up here Bethlehem, the navy has pulled out, its up to us to hold, we have 15 divisions intact, and the best part of 5 at Jerusalem, lets see how this holds up.
Anything military that comes within 20 klicks of us tracked by sat nav, I want blasted with artillary or the SAM batteries, no mercy.

(Ooc: the majority of my force is south of Jerusalem, about 10k in bethlehem, heavily armed, I would say I control about 10k radius south, east and west of of Bethlehem, and about half the distance between bethlehem, i think with about 150k troops I can enforce a no go zone arcing around the south of Jerusalem, as well as the primary roads. my troops around Jerusalem are tunneling to get under the walls ATM. My troops have wiped out the civilians men in bethlehem and enslaved the rest, there is only circumstantial evidence to this as my PR is denying it, and there are few if any witnesses, and of course I control the territory, around the outside of the walls jerusalem, my troops are killing everyone and getting killed, its a slaughterhouse, while we try to break in, I think its fair others cop losses too, although these are basically my conscripts and less trained troops, my primary forces are 10k south at bethlehem)

BIC

Jerusalem

Hamer: troops are dying, I want in Jerusalem by nightfall, kill anyone in our way.

i consider the depopulation of a city a destruction of its culture

Dayan hurriedly wrote another message to Golencia:

I do not wish to threaten your nation. It is entirely within our power to push Crimsdale away from Jerusalem without using chemical weapons. Yes, it will take longer and our forces will suffer losses, but it is nothing compared to the devastation that will occur if you make use of the Silent Night gas. Yes, we may be able to evacuate our troops, and most of the civilians, but what of those left behind? I hope you will see reason, but as insurance, I will aid in your operation to kill the Crimsdalean emperor. Twenty of my finest special forces will be sent to Golencia as soon as practical. They will follow the orders given by your leadership, but will act with their own methods to achieve the goal.

OOC: they'll be under your command in, say, two RL hours. And out of curiosity, how can six ounces of gas render a city uninhabitable?

With that done, he sighed and started a secret message to Nicapolis. His stomach hurt; he figured he was getting an ulcer. Maybe I should get a glass of milk, he thought, but then shook his head and started typing.

Official (Secret) Message to President Bass, Eyes Only
Mr. President,

I have no intention of harming Jerusalem. My entire reason for engaging in this war was to protect the city. I assure you, I am doing everything in my power to steer Golencia from this foolish course of action. As for your demands, I have no objection to them. Once this war is over, my forces will leave Israel. The Patriarch of Jerusalem has my fullest backing in choosing a ruler for Israel, provided that ruler governs at the consent of the people of Israel. The quicker you help me break Crimsdale, the quicker your demands will be met.

Dayan got up to head to the kitchens. In a way, I almost wish Golencia would use the gas. Then I could call in the CFA; I'm sure gassing a city filled with civilians counts as genocide. Then at least we could finish this. No, he thought, It's not worth even that. He sighed again.

ooc: 6 Oz of Gas man. Have you seen the devastation 1 oz does? At least Silent Night, has twice the power...and because a cloud of it will lerk over the city for days...i geuss i exaggerated with the months but hey.

Secret IC:

"Full Frontal Night Raid on Christworld. Prepare Smallpox for deploying on their Military Installations. Our Forces will stay in the City."

With his orders 100 B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers left the airstrip and headed for the Troops stationed in Bethlehem.

At the same time an F-117 Stealth Fighter left with 2 Missiles of Smallpox. Target: Christworld Troops advancing on Golencian Marines.

"I also want the status of our 500,000 Men that departed Israel Earlier n the week."

"Sir, the troops are not headed towards Christworld's Homeland we've sent another message warning their government to surrender. They dont know of our operation."

"Good"

Telegram to Malkyer

Glad to hear it. We have 500,000 Troops being transported to Christworld as we speak. We're giving them 1 last chance before we spring full attack. We also have another 4 Million men on Stand By ready for the go.

Emperor Ruben

Telegram to Christworld

Surrender now and we will show mercy. 3 Times we asked you join forces with us to save the city niether time did you respond. This is your last chance before we bring about your total destruction. Consider wisely.

Emperor Ruben

Telegram to Golencia:
I have an additional eight million men on standby for operations concerning this war. Should you need their aid attacking Christworld, let me know and they can be in-country in a week.

OOC: week= 1 RL day-ish.

Dayan placed his call to General Davies at about three in the morning, local time. "I've sent the proper documents. You just need to get them to the Nicapolisian leadership."

Davies sighed heavily. "Yes, m'lord."

Official Message to Nicapolis (Eyes-Only):

I, Dayan the First, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Malkyer, hereby surrender my forces in Israel to the Divine Empire of Nicapolis. It has been a long, hard fight, and all involved will be best served by the quick end. I offer the following terms for this surrender:

I) Malkyeri forces shall continue to fight against Crimsdale within Jerusalem specifically, and Israel in general.

II) Upon the end of hostilities, Malkyeri forces in Israel are to be given safe passage out of the New Christian Roman Empire (Nicapolis).

III) The area comprising Israel and the "Ocuppied Territories" will fall under the control of the New Christian Roman Empire (Nicapolis).

IV) Malkyer will maintain a naval base at the city of Haifa, and the rest of the city will be a neutral zone controled be neither party.

I hope these terms are agreeable, and that there may be peace between our nations.

Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, General Thomas was ready to break out of this infernal town. He gave the order for the diversionary attack to the south to begin. The two armored and three infantry brigades there would do their best to break the Crimsdalean lines, and head south to Bethlehem or east to Jerusalem. Once enemy forces had commited in the south, his real strength, four armored and seven infantry brigades would attack north and break through there, leaving the road to Haifa open. He called General Oberman, the man in charge of the 34th Bavarians, the unit that would lead the attack.

"Harold, get your men ready. It's time."

OOC: Nicapolis, the treaty is basically what we worked out OOC.

Golencian Forces have begun withdrawing this weak as the Emperor has decided he can no longer trust anyone in the area. The Troops are on their way home to the country wich loves them more than life itself.

The Golencian General was seen muttering "Damn dirdy scoundrels, knew we could never trust the bastards." on thier way out. Several Troops fired on hostiles in the distance which turned out to be a group of Muslims, although sadly none were hit.

OOC: With all the damn flip flopping im just leaving

"Send this reply to Malkyer"

"yes sir"

To the Malker Leader:

I, Nicholas Bass, President of the Divine Empire of Nicapolis, gladly accept the terms of your surrender. Your troops have two weeks to abandon their defenses up around the Golan heights, so my troops can move into Israel. Once Crimsdale is defeated you will again have 2 weeks to pull your troops back to haifa.

I am glad that our two great nations can come to an agreement.




All throughout the Nicapolian lines along the Golan heights a cheer went up. They could see that the war was almost over, only one enemy remained, and they were so far away from him that they we in no danger.

Meanwhile in jerusalem General Crocker was perparing is men to go back into the city.

"the Golencians are not going to poison the city, lets get those Crimsdaleans!"

And once again the Imperial Guard moved into the city and hoped that the Crimsdaleans hadn't decided to guard their back this time.

Colonel Karantov was glad to be headed home after this war. So many men had died. He was leaving the Golan Heights, along with nearly a million men. The surrender to Nicapolis had been a risky move, and doubtless people at home wouldn't understand why the King had done what he'd done. Well, thought the Russian, maybe he'd be sent south to Jerusalem to fight Crimsdale, or to aid in the breakout from Tel Aviv, which was by all accounts going well, the enemy responding in force to the diversion. The real attack would probably begin soon, he imagined. What an interesting war, he thought, and by interesting I meant absolutely foolish.

OOC: Full permission from Crimsdale

Through stealth of night the Golencian Assasins who had been sent the night before were making thier way to Emperor Ntell. As they scaled the walls others kept an eye for any guards looking around. A patrol was spotted smoking a cigarette and walking towards the assasin, who had hid in the bushes.

The man took a puff and the assasin hurridley pulled a knife and slit the man's throught. The Assasins could here another man coming, they picked up the lifeless body and hid him in the Brush. The other guard walked over, looked about and then turned and left. The first assasin snuck in through a window, he appeared to be in a restroom, he could tell by the musty smell and stench of Crimsdalean Crap.

He made his way into the hall only to jump back into the restroom as a hsuky man came coughing through the hall. The man entered the restroom and sat in a stall. Above him a sweaty assasin. The assasin reached behind him and brought out a pipe. He blew into it and a small red arrow flew out piercinf into the mans soldier. He slammed into the stall and fell lifeless to the ground.

The Assasin peered into the hallway again, it was clear. He stepped around and opened a door to a room he thought was empty. After noticing there was another man in their the assasin pulled a knife and slowly made his way to the bed. 'MMMM!" he choked on his own blood as he was silently killed. The Assasin knew he wasnt far from the Emperor. After hiding yet another body he entered the hallway and made his way to a room, he saw him. Emperor Ntell sleeping in his bed.

The Assasin stepped closer, closer the Emperor turned luckily still asleep. The assasin again drew his knife. Then suddenly the Emperor's Eyes opened, seeing his life was in danger the assasin wasted no time and jumped onto the Emperor, and violently piercing his skin with the blade of a hunter's knife. As soon as the Assasin was sure the Emperor was dead he began to head out when suddenly he felt a pain in his leg. He looked down, he'd been shot.

As he looked in the direction of were the shot came from two guards made thier way to him. He reached into his pocket and pulled a body of some sort of liquid. He drank it and after several seconds laid there dead on the ground. The Other Assasin aware his friend had died began to make his way out of the Emperor's Palace Courtyard. He Broke into a sprint when he heard voices of men yelling at him. several shots were fired and he jumped over the fence. After fleeing for 30 minutes straight the assasin could barely stand. He looked and saw he was shot. It would be too suspicous if he went to the hospital he could only do one thing. He pulled out a bottle.....

Front Lines


“MEDIC!” “MEDIC!”

This same word seemed to constantly echo in the mind of Corporal Erwin Hausen. After all, he had been serving as a medic for 2 years now, but even after those years of experience, that shrilly-spoken word always seemed to bother him.

Navigating through the war-torn streets of the small town, the Corporal made his way towards the droves of wounded men, cut down by enemy fire, or blown into pieces by a mortar round. All was so gruesome, but by now he had grown accustomed to the gore and it didn’t seem to bother him as much.

Erwin kept moving faster and faster, trudging through the rubble of destroyed structures and the craters of Artillery shells, striving towards his only objective, no matter what.

Finally, he made it to a dilapidated street corner, the structures near it burning and crumbling under their damaged supports. Sheets of gunfire greeted the Grizzled medic, as they traveled up and down the avenue.

Crouching down behind a large chunk of concrete, he desperately looked for the wounded man who had called for him.

Was he on this street? Was he even in this direction?

Frantically looking around, he finally spotted the stricken solider, laying in the middle of the street. Blood seemed to flow from his wound, as he spazumed around, clinging to whatever life he had left within him.

Investing all the strength he had within himself, Erwin rushed through the hail of gunfire, into the middle of the street, where the wounded man lay. Pulling out his bandages he looked for the soliders wound and almost vomited when he saw it. It seemed as if a mortar round had almost directly hit him; his organs were now fully visible and his hand was the only thing keeping them in. What had once been his left arm, was now a mangled stump, spurting blood out onto the dirt-paved street.

While the bullets whizzed past him he began to administer the wound. Jamming a small syringe of morphine into his thigh, Erwin thought about moving him, but knew that he could risk further injuring him. So he continued dressing the wounds, never even thinking about the danger he was in at the time.

This amazing act of courage stupefied the Golencian soliders near by. How could this guy sit out there in the middle of the same street that had destroyed half of their platoon? Finally, one of them shouted “ Give that goddamn medic some cover fire!” and the entire street bursted into continuing fire.
By this time, Erwin did all that could do in the field and still knew there needed to be more done. Grasping the wounded solider, he hauled him over his back and moved as quickly as he could, dodging incoming artillery and mortar rounds.

Looking back at the Medic, a Golencian solider muttered to himself: “ God must love Medics.”

OOC>well, it seems that there is a bit of a cluster-fuck going on here since i last posted. I was just going to launch a couple of dozen Tomahawks with nerve gas warheads and waltz in and retake Jerusalem from Crimmsdale.
OK...here we go............

IC> The Xeraphian trops fell back to a distance of about 600 yards from the walls of Jerusalem. With all of the various nations fighting in and around the city, the Xeraphian commanders felt it was best to wait and see who was killing who, and who was winning.
Xeraph currently has approx 250,000 troopers in the area, and a significant amount of armor. AirWing 56 is conducting hourly fly-bys in a non-offensive mode.

Updates to follow.

OOC:

Golencia: I haven't posted precise results from the attack on Christ City, because I don't really know what that amount of Anthrax would do. Being a right wing economic city, and that you were nominally an ally I assume that I didn't expect an attack, however post attack, there would have been may be thousands or tens of thousands killed, I think while the PR would spin what a cruel attack that was and show children and women dying, the net effect on a my population would have been minimal, but, any subsequent attack would have little effect, given my economic and military size would be about 1/2 way between the US and the UK, also given the fact that your evidence is a captured spy, while it may be factual it is a limited thread so you should assume your attack on a sovereign and nominal ally would result in you being an international pariah, despite me being a self serving force in the holy land;)

(BTW I am not trying to destroy the holy land, I am trying to get jewish/islamic/xeraphian/golencian/crimsdale etc fighting each other, and thus allowing me to control the holy land as the 'good guy' thus I am eliminating potential foes, while getting allies who could prove 'troublesome' to fight each other).

secondly given that your attack is unprovoked by international standards (ie the US has had spies discovered in the UN building with nothing like a formal attack on its sovereign territory) this I think is fair game for a retailiation against you later on, after this RP finishes, if your interested, i think I should be capable of stirring up ultra conservative anti govt forces interested in bringing a harsh right wing govt (if you don't have that already!) to power in golencia, and while ultimately unsuccessful would commit acts of terror against the secular forces in your population.

thirdly my troops may have committed atrocities in bethlehem, but your guys wouldn't know, so as far as anyone is concerned who doesn't have access to your intel, I'm still a loyal crusader nation, also the atrocities committed in and around Jerusalem are done by a force of troops trapped between those inside the city and the greater forces of jews, islamic and other crusader nations outside, ATM i think only malykar and Crimsdale are inside the holy city, my troops are around the southern and western flank and the main body entrenched about 10 to 20 km south at bethlehem.

fourthly, I have about 150,000 well trained troops around Bethlehem, they are well equipped, and well dug in, unless your gas can penetrate bunkers, your aircraft can dodge SAMs and and penetrate protective suits and armour, it will have little affect,

my other force is the 50k at Jerusalem have written off about 50,000 troops from outside Jerusalem, with 50,000 left, they are have limited armour, and limited artillary, they have no air capacity and a hand ful of should launched SAMs, they are mechanised and motorised infantry and recruits, if your attack is aimed at them, you should get a fairly high 'hit' rate.

fifthly, I have to go back to the ortho on the 8th to inspect the op and the wound, hopefully everything is OK.

cheers.

after this

cheers

CW

BIC

jerusalem:
I have Golencian aircraft approaching airspace we control General Hamer, General Hamer?

Hamer: contact Butler, see if he is willing to extend air cover, otherwise fire what we have and make sure as many of our troops are under the walls as we can, then at least we'll see some idiot Malykars and crimsdaleans cop some fire. And see if we can negotiate something with the Xeraphians, As long as we can limit the slaughter to the infidels, I don't think they give a damn, but we'll find out soon enough

oh and boy, see if we can get a truce with the crimsdaleans or anyone else we doesn't mind slaughtering jews and moslems, Butler won't lift a finger to save us here, and we have the best part of 5 infantry divisions, anyone but those freak golencians, and if that major whitless is around, see if he can't turn up a few dead malykarians and Xeraphians shot with Golencian ammunition and anything else that can implicate them, I might hate Butler, but I am still loyal and don't let any of the troops forget that they are loyal too.

Bethlehem: 5 minutes later

Butler: tell Hamer he's on his own, and makesure if they do drop anything, I mean anything on Hamers troops that we make sure that as little as possible is available for a second run on these positions here, if they fly over hamer into our airspace, give them a 20 second warning then your clear to fire, have all our troops at battlestations and bunkered, we already know those freaks are capable of chem bio attacks after what they did to Christ City.

Reinforce Hamer's offer of a truce with Xeraph and the other crusader nations against Crimsdale. Golencia is buggering up plans here, our navy is gone, we have no extraction plan, we stand we fight or we die. simple.

Yes General.

and get the sappers and the combat engineers tunnelling under the bedrock I want a bunker system that will make digging out the legionaires bloody impossible, if things turn pear shaped, we'll make them blast us out, but I'll be damned If I turn guns on the holy city or holy city of our lords birth.

Yes General.

and see if we can't get more troops here, we've lost our cannon fodder, but we knew that was going to happen, but we are no closer to Jerusalem than we were two weeks ago.

Butler looked stressed, his intel had virtually fallen to pieces, he'd lost any chance of implicating the Golencians, or using them as a shield or even using them to attack one of the other powers in the holy land, Crimsdale was going mad and no one knew what Xeraph, Malykar, Lachenberg, Nicapolis was playing its own game and couldn't be relied on, and was further away from an ally than ever, perhaps Xeraph? lachenberg? hard to tell, it was a cold war, one he was less believing that he was capable of living through, perhaps the old general was right, enough time for doubts later.

his troops were well bunkered, and defended, it would take twice that number and then some to storm bethlehem, and even then, if any one position was taken, the legionaires would dissappear into the hills and continue to fight a guerrilla war for years, the force at Jerusalem was a lamentable loss, but he couldn't support another 100,000 poorly trained men, and hamer, while also a loss, was a capable general and would dent the forces of anyone trying to take him on.

Christworld:
shadowey character walking through a cloistered hall: how have reprisals progressed against Golencia?

second character: slowly your holiness, the infiltration process may take months, or years, or even decades to get sufficient men, women of faith to take arms and progress through the golencians state structure.

shadowey character: our defences?

second character: they will not so readily penetrate our defences again, our ships are being equipped, we await the completion of purchases under negotiation for some years with Kaptaingood for the purchase of new equipment, our batteries are prepared, the golancians will not so readily strike at our cities again, and we are now equipping the populace with basic skills to deal with anything that that penetrates our defences, the losses with any subsequent attack will be minimal.

shadow character: our recruting?

Second Character: the children are being trained, the gaols are being emptyed and the press gangs adding to the numbers of general infantry, but legions take so long to train, we have deployed 8our legions to the holy land, leaving but 12 remaining, these are the heart and soul of our army, and our defence, we will have completed the training of the 21st, 22nd and 23rd legions by the end of the year, but we have infantry without end.

shadowey character: and what does the world think of us?
second character: despite some misgivings in the press about our activities in the holy land, there is little sympathy for the moslem and we have couched terms in the key of liberation from terrorism, Golencia, however is being blamed for an unproved attacked killing thousands of white anglo saxon women and Children on the word of a so called spy for which we have dissavowed, the world thinks ill of Golencia and we rally world opinion for us, the christian nations do not like this.

Shadow character: we will report to the Council of Cardinals, whatever happens the population are with us, we are not without hope in the holy land, and our losses to date are minimal, however, I would dearly hope to not lose the legions stationed in the holy land, if all is lost, we will cut our ties with butler and hamer and bring back the legions, what ever the price, and prepare for war of lethality not known since we were forged from the fires of our inception.

Thy will your grace

I declare myself the winner and conqueror of the Israel. Once again the Holy Lands are under Christian control the Crusades were a success. All of the said territory under my control from turkery to the sinai is being put under the control of the Christian Roman Empire, which I have resurrected 550 years after it was finally destroyed, by the Turks. They are a Protectorate of the Divine Empire of Nicapolis, but are not under my direct control.

Well thats a godmod and a half

thought i could get away with it since nobody was posting anymore.

I think it was getting too complicated?

my fault in part!

I wan'ted to play the King Phillip role (I thought I was telegraphing that attitude from the start).

cheers