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After weeks of negotiations, Tunisian Leader Carlos Mahmed signed a contract to annex Tunisia into the Empire of Risban.


Risban Imperial News Network (RINN):
"Early yesterday a fleet left Rosslare Port in southern Ireland to colonize and annex Tunisia. The fleet, commanded by Duke Robert Kramer, landed in Tunisia half an hour ago. Alexander Perkins, the Imperial High Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lord William Plutus, the Imperial High Minister of Finance, are both accompanying Duke Kramer. We are told that they are paying the current Tunisian government handsomely for this, but the colonization fleet also left with the Risban Second Military Fleet.... We have gotten word that the fleet is to put down any terrorist or anti-Risban resistance, which we have heard is supposed to be small...."

Two Hours Following that briefing...
RINN Reporter in Tunisia:
"I'm right here in Tunis, capital of Tunisia. Tunisia welcomed Duke Kramer, Lord Plutus, and Mr. Perkins with open arms. They have openly accepted Risban's annexation of their country due to the strength of our economy and their wish to participate in it. Duke Kramer is to become the Imperial Magistrate of the area."

RINN, Dublin: "This is a great day for the Empire of Risban. With a colony in the Mediterranean, our economy will surely get stronger."


Three Days Later....
Duke Robert Kramer stood in his temporary office in Tunis, speaking with Foreign Affairs Minister Perkins. "...Excellent. We will begin construction on the city of New Carthage immediately."
Perkins nodded. "Good, good. Emperor Scorpius commanded me to have the Second Imperial Fleet remain here. Use the men to help build up a new naval base. We'll have the old Presidential Palace become our embassy here in Tunis. Once New Carthage is finished, you will transform it into the Risban Government Center. Now, with that settled, I shall be back off to Dublin. G'day, sire."
Alexander Perkins departed, and Kramer turned and looked out his window at the Risban flag hovering on a flagpole. With Tunisia their's, Risban had nearly doubled its size. Which was very good, seeing as how Ireland was getting quite crowded for the growing Empire.

From: Earnest Equanant
To: Emperor Scorpius
It's good to see Risban back on its feet so quickly after its emperor being kidnapped, rebellions, and Black Sun attacking the Risbanian population. Congradulations on annexing another nation.

Official Statement from the People's Communist Party in Brazil

"We have been monitoring a disturbing situation currently devleoping in the Mediterranaen. An imperialist aggressor, the nation of Risban, has invaded the quiet, peaceful sovereign island of Tunisia. The FPCB are outraged a this outward act of violence, and violation of international law and sovereignty. We will not just look down in contempt. Now is not the time for rhetoric, now is the time for action.

We demand that the forces of the Risbani occupation cease and return to Ireland. If not, economic sanctions will be pressed upon this imperialist, reactionary regime. This is not the age of conquering nations, now is the time for peace and cooperation. We speak for all sensible nations in our demands that the Risbani occupation must disperse and leave Tunisia in its peaceful state.

If the Risbani government does not comply with our demands, we will go beyond economic sanctions and very likely seek miltiary action in the defense of the Tunisian people."

Signed
O Presidente Juan Osvaldo Hernadez
http://www.worldpress.org/images/0602chavez.jpg

From: Earnest Equanant
To: Emperor Scorpius
It's good to see Risban back on its feet so quickly after its emperor being kidnapped, rebellions, and Black Sun attacking the Risbanian population. Congradulations on annexing another nation.


Message to Earnest Equanant:
Hahaha. Yes, thankyou. We thought it would boost national moral if we did this. And, by the looks of it, it's working so far.
-Emperor R.A. Scorpius

Official Statement from the People's Communist Party in Brazil

"We have been monitoring a disturbing situation currently devleoping in the Mediterranaen. An imperialist aggressor, the nation of Risban, has invaded the quiet, peaceful sovereign island of Tunisia. The FPCB are outraged a this outward act of violence, and violation of international law and sovereignty. We will not just look down in contempt. Now is not the time for rhetoric, now is the time for action.

We demand that the forces of the Risbani occupation cease and return to Ireland. If not, economic sanctions will be pressed upon this imperialist, reactionary regime. This is not the age of conquering nations, now is the time for peace and cooperation. We speak for all sensible nations in our demands that the Risbani occupation must disperse and leave Tunisia in its peaceful state.

If the Risbani government does not comply with our demands, we will go beyond economic sanctions and very likely seek miltiary action in the defense of the Tunisian people."

Signed
O Presidente Juan Osvaldo Hernadez
http://www.worldpress.org/images/0602chavez.jpg



To President Juan Osvaldo Hernandez of the FPCB
The Empire of Risban did not have to, in any way, use its military during the annexation of Tunisia. Currently, Tunisia had no real government. They accepted the Empire of Risban with open arms.
And, seeing as no other nation has yet placed claims on this land, the Empire of Risban is in no way whatsoever doing anything to disturb international peace.
Should your government attack the Empire of Risban with no just cause, there shall be harsh punishments from the Risbanian people and our allies.
Thankyou,
-Countess Nora Courtney, the Risban Imperial Parliament.
-Alexander Perkins, the Risban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You are reminded that:

1) Tunisia was a sovereign nation, regardless of your view of its government;
2) Your possessed no justification for your attack;
3) There is little reason for another nation not to forcibly eject you from this illegal conquest.

((Actually, Tunisia had yet to be claimed in Earth Three. Thus, there technically was no government))


The Empire of Risban would like to reitterate that it did not attack Tunisia. The military brought in was never even used. As stated in our news reports, Emperor Scorpius had been speaking with Tunisia for quite a while. They accepted Risban annexation.

((Please pay closer attention to the first posts.))

To President Juan Osvaldo Hernandez of the FPCB
The Empire of Risban did not have to, in any way, use its military during the annexation of Tunisia. Currently, Tunisia had no real government. They accepted the Empire of Risban with open arms.
And, seeing as no other nation has yet placed claims on this land, the Empire of Risban is in no way whatsoever doing anything to disturb international peace.
Should your government attack the Empire of Risban with no just cause, there shall be harsh punishments from the Risbanian people and our allies.
Thankyou,
-Countess Nora Courtney, the Risban Imperial Parliament.
-Alexander Perkins, the Risban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Reiterating what the DPUO government said, the government in TUnisia was sovereign and there is no justification for your annexation, you bypassed international procedure. If you do not comply with our demands, economic sanctions and even military action will be exerted to eject your illegal presence in Tunisia."

Signed
O Presidente Juan Osvaldo Hernadez
http://www.worldpress.org/images/0602chavez.jpg

To President Juan Osvaldo Hernadez


((Actually, Tunisia had yet to be claimed in Earth Three. Thus, there technically was no government))


The Empire of Risban would like to reitterate that it did not attack Tunisia. The military brought in was never even used. As stated in our news reports, Emperor Scorpius had been speaking with Tunisia for quite a while. They accepted Risban annexation.

OOC: If you're going to just assume that any territory not claimed by another nation is non-populated and non-governed, there's really very little point in posting this sort of thing at all, since all you're doing is buying land.

IC: Where there are people, there is government. Where there is government, there are - except for the more dangerous of regimes disgracing our world - certain rights, and one of these is to sovereignty. You have violated that right. We are prepared to remove you from TUnisia by force, should it become necessary.

((Please pay closer attention to the first posts.))
^^

Let us reiterate: Risban has been speaking to Tunisia, Risban sails to Tunisia, Tunisia wants to join the Risban Empire, Tunisia becomes part of the Risban Empire. No forcing anyone to do anything.
Much like the old Roman Empire (not that we are anything near as great): Many peoples back then joined the Romans for economical and military benefits. Tunisia is doing the same thing with Risban.

Golencia Condemns the acts of Risban in their power hungry struggle for more land. The Government has proclaimed it will aid the invaders in any form of invasion on Risban.

I fail to see how you can possibly claim to speak and act on the part of the Tunisians. By that logic, anyone can do anything without any resistance, because "they were all right with it." It's a very stupid system, basically, because it removes any realism at all and lets anybody do what he likes without a fight.

IC: We are not exactly ready to believe that the Tunisians simply said "oh yes, come and take our nation." So You would be well-advised to leave it.

An angry response proceeded after Golencia's comment:
WE DID NOT INVADE TUNISIA. There is a different between conquering and annexing. Tunisia joined the Empire of Risban out of their own free will, not force.

Let us reiterate: Risban has been speaking to Tunisia, Risban sails to Tunisia, Tunisia wants to join the Risban Empire, Tunisia becomes part of the Risban Empire. No forcing anyone to do anything.
Much like the old Roman Empire (not that we are anything near as great): Many peoples back then joined the Romans for economical and military benefits. Tunisia is doing the same thing with Risban.

How can any 1 nation trust the view of the agressor. We're certain that Tunisia would not want to join the Risban Empire which is confined to Ireland. I see how no economical or military benefit is to the Tunisians.

I fail to see how you can possibly claim to speak and act on the part of the Tunisians. By that logic, anyone can do anything without any resistance, because "they were all right with it." It's a very stupid system, basically, because it removes any realism at all and lets anybody do what he likes without a fight.


((That's the thing: There are no Tunisians. No one has claimed it thus far, no one owns it thus far. It is perfectly within my rights to play the Tunisians because there are no others to do so. And, if one would pay attention to the RP, primarily the first post and then the one containing the Rome comment, one would realize that I played Tunisia as a weakening government, crippling economy, and powerless military wanting to join something with a strong economy, decent military, and decent government. It would seem that the lot of people causing trouble here are merely war-mongers))

How can any 1 nation trust the view of the agressor. We're certain that Tunisia would not want to join the Risban Empire which is confined to Ireland. I see how no economical or military benefit is to the Tunisians.


Nations all around here are spread out. We are leaving our Second Fleet in Tunisia and building military bases. Economically, they get to share all the spoils Ireland does. And, with a port in the Mediterranean, the Risbanian economy will grow even stronger than it is now.
We would also like to point out that, as stated in our first news briefing, there was a lot of money involved in annexing this nation. We didn't steal it.

The Mediterranean

Deep beneath the waters of the upper deep, a pack of submarines was proceeding towards Tunisia, slowly and silently. The subs were spaced well apart, with a good 60 miles between them, their long towed arrays reaching out like jellyfish tentacles astern of them. Their reactor pumps and pipes were triple-insulated with foam rubber and gels, minimising their noise, and their long, sleek hulls covered with anechoic tiles. They were not yet hunting, but soon would be. Risban would probably not, the government judged, give up its new vassal so easily. A show of force might be called for. Six submarines was not much, but it would serve to cause confusion and damage whil the surface forces caught up. Nobody involved thought that it would not be necessary for them to fight.

((That's the thing: There are no Tunisians. No one has claimed it thus far, no one owns it thus far. It is perfectly within my rights to play the Tunisians because there are no others to do so. And, if one would pay attention to the RP, primarily the first post and then the one containing the Rome comment, one would realize that I played Tunisia as a weakening government, crippling economy, and powerless military wanting to join something with a strong economy, decent military, and decent government. It would seem that the lot of people causing trouble here are merely war-mongers))

There are not a few states which have shown by historical example that the last thing they want is to become a vassal, no matter how weak they are. The fact that you just play as the Tunisians is beyond ridiculous, since it's highly unlikely you'll make anything go against you. Yet another peoblem with NS.

Official Statement of the People's Communist Part of Brazil

"Because the imperialist, reactionary regime has not complied with our demands, we are beginning the economic sanction upon the nation of Risban.

No products shall be imported or exported between nations, there will be no more travel between our nations, and as such, all Risbani citizens within our borders must renounce their citizenship or be deported. We will ban the usage of the Risbani currency within the FPCB, and travel in Brazil's native waters will be prohibited to Risbani ships, commercial, private, or military."

Signed
O Diretor de Casos Extrangeiros Felipe Guadalupe Saño de Chavez
http://carmen.ajax.org/images/people/rice,condoleeza-2.jpg

((They are not a vassal; the people of Tunisia and the government are treated exactly as that of Ireland. Risban began claiming these un-claimed lands so as to find move room for its growing population.
And, by creating problems with the fomer Tunisian government and economy, with Risban offering what it has to offer, it is perfectly understandable for Tunisia to become part of Risban. The only difference between Tunisia and Ireland is that the capital is in Ireland; that's it.
If you guys are so eager to do war RPs, then go join Joush's conquest of Alaska or Taldaan's attacks or the many other wars going on in Earth III.))

((And Communist Brazil, there really is no need for you to be here since I do not see you on the list in the Earth III claims topic))

*Sigh* This is no longer the era in which peoples simply accept with unquestioning minds the "wisdom" imparted by larger and more prosperous nations. Your example is in addition very flawed indeed. The Libyan economy wasn't exactly strong, nor was the Cuban; did they become parts of the U.S.S.R.? Have nations supported by the USA acceded to US rule? No.

((And Communist Brazil, there really is no need for you to be here since I do not see you on the list in the Earth III claims topic))
[OOC: Sharina hasn't updated the list, I made a claim for Brazil yesterday.]

And the mere fact you annexed it in 1 post negotiations.

Either way we will not stand for this. Our Troops in Scottland are mobalised and a fleet is patrolling the waterway between our Nations.

Edit this is Golencia

((Yes, perhaps in the real world, DPUO. However, this is an NS Earth. And, watching several topics as of late, they don't really follow real world things, now do they?
Now, I could have just said on the claims thread that I claim Tunisia, but I decided to RP it out in a post and attempt to make a wee bit more realistic than just claiming. Tunisia was offered benefits and protection. It was also bought off. There is nothing wrong with buying things and offering things to the people living on the land you purchased last I checked.))

OOC: Eh, whatever. The state's position remains unchanged, chiefly because they don't trust anyone and they'd like basing facilities there as well. And I still can't understand this idiotic RP system that we have here. What with childish ignoring, godmoding, nations playing as NPCs, and various other gubbins, it's a wonder people stay sane.

IC: The government does not believe that you are "welcome" in Tunisia. We will still remove you from Tunisia, for their people's freedom matters more than anything else, if you do not voluntarily vacate it.

EDIT: OOC: CB is controlling my Med units 'til I've eaten.

Units:

* 6 Sierra-III SSN
* 2 Oscar-II SSGN
* 3 Juliett-II SSG
* 1 Arrow BCCN
* 1 Repulse BCVN
* 2 Admiral BCN
* 1 Orel CVN
* 2 Slava CG
* 3 Kara CG
* 3 Sovremennyy DDG
* 4 Udaloy DDG
* 3 Berezina AOR
* 2 Boris Chilikin AO
* 1 Ugra SDS

There are currently 6 SSNs proceeding towards Tunisia from the east. The other units are all docked in friendly ports in Sudan, Somalia and Yemen.

((Do I need to again specify the difference between conquest and annexation?
Annexation:
1. To append or attach, especially to a larger or more significant thing.
2. To incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit such as a country, state, county, or city.

Choice: Being able to choose to do something; not forced.

Conquest:
1. Something, such as territory, acquired by conquering
-Conquer: 1. To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms.


Risban did not conquer Tunisia. Even in her rules did Sharina differentiate between conquest and annexation.

Now, if you would all be so kind as to realize that factor, I'd like to continue my RP))

You don't seem to get it either: the fact that you say it's not an invasion or conquest does not mean people will treat it as such. That's life, matey.

CB, go get 'em :p

((I also said that they ACCEPTED the annexation FREELY. If you would READ the first post, they were slowly bought off and joined because they wanted to.))



From: Risban Command Centre
To: Enemy Invaders
We insist that you halt these provocative actions. If you do not, we will call for the Committee of Vigilance, the Protectorate Organization, and the United Defence Fronteir to get involved. If the problem continues, we will ask that the New World Order step in to help defend one of its smaller nations.
-Grand Admiral Eric Tarda, Risban.

Allright this is going to get Spicy!

Again let me say what DPUO said, Just because you say thats how it happened doesnt mean thats how other nations will treat it. However Golencia will stay at bay if given the land of Northern Ireland(the land occupied by the actual country.)

((Do I need to again specify the difference between conquest and annexation?
Annexation:
1. To append or attach, especially to a larger or more significant thing.
2. To incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit such as a country, state, county, or city.

Choice: Being able to choose to do something; not forced.

Conquest:
1. Something, such as territory, acquired by conquering
-Conquer: 1. To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms.


Risban did not conquer Tunisia. Even in her rules did Sharina differentiate between conquest and annexation.

Now, if you would all be so kind as to realize that factor, I'd like to continue my RP))
[OOC: That isn't changing the position of DPUO or FPCB. DPUO is highly suspicious, and FPCB is using their rhetoric as an excuse to strike at the Risbani regime which they see as reactionary and a dictatorship, and to spread social democracy.]

Niall Connolly stepped across the board of the large ship, slightly nasueated as the boat rocked to the Mediterranean's waves. He looked across the stern towards the east, watching the clouds on the horizon roll over. They were heading at a steady pace to Risbani Tunisia. Risban, heh, a reason this ol' chap left the Eire.

Niall Connolly watched the Russian marines in line commiting to their drills. He was not one for military life, but this soldier got put into it. He was a bit ways back from Brasilia, but he didn't mind the seas that much anymore. This was the same war, just a different name, different place.

Connolly walked up the stairs towards the bridge when he was the DPUO officer ready. He smiled from under his beard and walked across the heights of the ship with the officer. They spoke in a hushed tone, in Russian.

"I assume you made it well from Brazil?"

"Hell, I'll do anything to get this Risbanis. Brings back memories of pride, you know?"

"No."

"Ah, well, what's the plan of attack?"

"We will sweep into Tunisia with the expeditionary fleet. We will blockade the island, and send in the marines to expel the occupation force. Afterwards, we will handle reinforcements with the remaining fleet. After the Risbani forces have been routed, we will keep the fleet in position to protect the FPCB's efforts at nationbuilding in Tunisia. After Tunisia is restablished as a sovereign nation, we will leave it in its own jurisdiction."

"Right. I will advise. Let's get moving then."

"What do you think we are doing, Mr. Connolly?"

((OOC: I've read the thread, and if I may comment... I believe that Risban should be able to annex and/or conquer Tunisia only if someone other than Risban is RPing the government/military/or tribes of Tunisia.))

((I also said that they ACCEPTED the annexation FREELY. If you would READ the first post, they were slowly bought off and joined because they wanted to.))



From: Risban Command Centre
To: Enemy Invaders
We insist that you halt these provocative actions. If you do not, we will call for the Committee of Vigilance, the Protectorate Organization, and the United Defence Fronteir to get involved. If the problem continues, we will ask that the New World Order step in to help defend one of its smaller nations.
-Grand Admiral Eric Tarda, Risban.

"The liberation force headed by the nation of DPUO has the full support of the People's Communist Party of Brazil and the nation of the FPCB."

Signed
O Diretor de Casos Extrangeiros Felipe Guadalupe Saño de Chavez
http://carmen.ajax.org/images/people/rice,condoleeza-2.jpg

((CB: Tunisia isn't "occupied." It's a Risbanian state.))



Emperor Scorpius, still healing from the attack by General Lucas, sat in his office. "Hmm... Put everyone on high alert. Try getting civilians into secured locations."
Countess Courtney, standing opposite of Scorpius, frowned. "Sir, there are over fifteen million civilians; 1/3 of them part of the colonization fleet. There isn't enough room to protect them all."
The Emperor rubbed his head, groaning slightly. "Damn it... Honestly, first I'm kidnapped, and then James gets killed, and then those Black Sun terrorists attack us, and now hostile forces are approaching because we annexed a territory that wanted to join us. Wonderful..... Move as many civilians as possible into safe places. If any can fight, have them arm themselves. I don't think even these obviously barbaric nations will massacre fifteen million civilians fighting for their country...."
"Yes, sir," said the Countess, bowing out and giving the orders to Duke Kramer.

Statement from the Joint Mission for Tunisian Liberation

"We will be reaching the Risbani occupied waters of Tunisia very soon, and soon the people of Tunisia will be free of the oppressive Risbani regimes. This is the last chance for the Risbani regime to cede from their occupation of the Tunisian islands.

If the Risbani government does not comply, then they will have the DPUO fleet to face. We will be able to secure Tunisia before the weeks end, and immediately when we have control of the state, Brazilian nation building forces will be deployed.

We demand now, to avoid possible bloodshed, that the imperialist Risbani regime leave Tunisia to its sovereign statehood, and instead of exploiting Tunisia, aid us in manking it a free, prosperous democratic state.

This is your last chance for compliance."

Signed
Brazilian Representative of the Joint Mission for Tunisian Liberation Niall Connolly
http://www.irlandanews.org/connolly.jpg

EDIT: Mistaken Tunisia for an island.

After gaining land from Risban and signing a 30 year NAP We ask that Tunisian Goernment officials be given time to state what is going on.

OOC: Sharina or some mod of Earth III play as them and give an asnwer...yes if his claim was accepted, no if his claim was denied.

Imperial Palace
Emperor Robinson Antares Scorpius sat in his the Command Centre in his palace, his arm in a cast. Most of his other injuries from General Lucas' rebellion had been heald.
In the room sat Grand Admiral Eric Tarda, Countess Nora Courtney of the Risban Parliament, General Charles Skops, Minister Lucius Thrantir of Trade, Lady Beverly Antares of the Ministry of Civil Services, Lord William Plutus of the Ministry of Finance, Colonel Biggs of the Risban High Imperial Guard, Cardinal James Kliptnock of the Risban Roman-Catholic Church, and Count Magnus Scorpius of the Scorpius Corporation.
"So, what've we got here?" inquired the Emperor, glancing at the faces around him.
General Skops stood, pointing to a map of Tunisia. "We have reports of enemy forces approaching from both land and sea. We have received news that, due to the Northern Ireland deal, Golencia is withdrawing any forces they were sending against us. So far, the only international help we are receiving is from the Committee of Vigilance. The NWO has yet to respond, and the UDF, I believe, may be sending medical supplies if not troops."
"Speaking of that deal, has anyon written up the NAP Contract yet?" asked Emperor Scorpius.
Countess Courtney shook her head. "No, sir. Minister Perkins is still in Tunisia. So, I'll write it after this meeting."
"Now," interrupted Admiral Tarda, "back to business. We have enemy forces moving in on our land, sire. Our trained military there is limited and, given the state of things in Tunisia before we annexed it, they don't have very good defenses.... We need to strike them first. Sire, Risban has nuclear power. We've created three nuclear missiles. If we use them-"
"No," said the Emperor flatly. "We shall not use a nuclear weapon. I had those created for last-resort circumstances. Give me other options."
General Skops sighed. "The only other options we have, sir, are to stand and fight or surrender our people and our land to these enemy forces."
"Well, surrender is out of the question too," said the Emperor. He turned and looked at Cardinal Kliptnock. "You keep preaching about your God... Where is he now, hmm?"



Risbanian Tunisia
Duke Robert Kramer stood in the temporary control center in Tunisia, speaking with Alexander Perkins of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Terribly sorry about not letting any ships out..."
Perkins sighed. "Quite alright, sir. I think I may be more needed here anyways. What do we have to fight off the enemies?"
Kramer handed Perkins the statistics.

Imperial Military- Tunisian Branch
1. First Regiment
-1500 Risban Footsoldiers
-7000 Tunisian Militia
-50 Imperial High Guards
-20 Shadow Force Agents
-100 Medical

2. Second Regiment
-1500 Risban Footsoldiers
-5000 Tunisian Militia
-500 Irish Militia
-50 Imperial High Guards
-50 Medical

3. Half of the Imperial Second Fleet
-Risban Command Cruiser, RIS Antares
-20 Type 23 Frigates
-3 Nelson Class Submarines

4. Tunis Guard
-200 Imperial High Guards
-500 Imperial Footsoldiers
-50 Shadow Force Agents
-200 Medical
-1000 Tunisian Militia
-1000 Irish Militia


Perkins set the statistics down. "Dismal numbers...."
The Risban Magistrate of Tunisia nodded. "Yes. Then throughout the nation there are quite a few civilians grabbing baseball bats, shovels, and pick-axes preparing to fight."
"Damn it.... If civilians fight, this problem is going to escalate into a much more publisized fight. I mean, there are several million civilians; if even 100 die it will grab international attention," explained Minister Perkins. "Bloody hell.... What about hostile forces already in Tunisia?"
Perkins was, alas, handed another sheet of statistics.

Anti-Risban Forces in Tunisia
1. General Lucas-Loyal Refugees: Tunisian Conquest Branch
-850 Footsoldiers

2. Julius Graffia Loyalist Refugees: Tunisian Conquest Branch
-300 person militia

3. Tunisian Risban Resistance
-3000 Militia

4. Tunisian Communist Party
-2000 Militia
-250 Footsoldiers


Alexander Perkins sat down, rubbing his head. "I need some whiskey.... How in the bloody hell did Graffia and Lucas loyalists aleady get troops here?"
"We don't know, Alex... they just came out of the woodwork as soon as we got here. I would have thought by now that the Graffia Loyalists would have died out. I mean, Julius was executed months ago...."
"Yes. Is there any link between the Graffia and Lucas Loyalists? I mean, both are very militant, both are extremely violent, both are extremely anti-Scorpius, both tried to take over Risban, and both have decided to attack us here," said Perkins.
Kramer shook his head. "No direct link, but they probably are gathering forces together."
"Lovely..."

((Golencia-
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=383529
There it is))

Risban has Green Sun's full support. If it is to come under direct attack, Green Sun jets will commence air strikes on enemy forces, followed by paratroopers. Green Sun takes much pride in its air force and army core, and for good reason.
-Earnest Equanant

The Empire of Witzgall* refuses to get into this at the current moment. We will support either side with their needs, but if any of our merchant vessels are downed or lost it will be considered a hostility and act of war.

~Fritz Viechal, Fuhrer to the Empire~

*The Empire consists of Germany, France, and Italy.

The CoV troops flew to Risbanian Tunisia. There, the leader of the troops, General Johannes Zwart, asked to see Mr. Perkins.

OOC: Forces to be posted in Tunisia

16th Anagonian Legion

x4,000,000 Anagonian Defense Forces, x250,000 Anagonian Special Forces, x1,000,000 Anagonian Marines, -250x M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for Troop Support each Legion.


25th Tanthanian and 26th Tanthanian Overwatch Divisions

-25,000 men (retrained as MP's) each, plus support, 750 Land Rover Defender 110's-combat edition, 500 M2 Bradleys, 750 Land Rover Defender 110's-support edition each Division

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th Special Arbiter Troops (creation made possible by Kyanges tech and the donation of several Dornalian Ranger Troops)
-Classified

OOC: You're invading Tunisia, right?

((No; the CoV is with Risban. Communist Brazil is invading, or threatening to, Tunisia right now))

To The Most Esteemed Empire of Witzgall
The Empire of Risban will take care not to attack any of your vessels. If need be, we shall provide naval escorts for your merchants.
-Lucius Thrantir, Minister of Trade

Green Sun
Your forces will be most helpful in the protecting of our land. Thankyou.
-Grand Admiral Eric Tarda, Risbanian Navy


Risbanian Tunisia- Tunis Command
Duke Robert Kramer looked quite joyous when the reports on the CoV came in. "Over five million trained troops, apart from our own that is. This is excellent," he exclaimed to Minister Perkins.

Not too much later, General Zwart was led to Tunis Command, greeted by Alexander Perkins. "Ah, General... We are very pleased that the Committee was able to respond so quickly. As a result, should this go well, Risban will provide the Committee with another 100,000 soldiers, and we will give you a base here in Tunisia."

We do not require escort ships as we will provide our own. If you need any kind of support, I can provide it. Unless it is a strike against your enemies.

We do not require escort ships as we will provide our own. If you need any kind of support, I can provide it. Unless it is a strike against your enemies.


Would it be possible if you helped us evacuate some 50,000 people who are on the Tunisian coast right now? The rest who are farther inland are going to stand on fight but we believe the coastal battle, should Brazil not step down, may be the worse. We don't have enough shelters to hold our civilians, seeing as how we just go in here. We'll pay you in uranium or fish or information technology; whichever you prefer.

((No; the CoV is with Risban. Communist Brazil is invading, or threatening to, Tunisia right now))


Risbanian Tunisia- Tunis Command
Duke Robert Kramer looked quite joyous when the reports on the CoV came in. "Over five million trained troops, apart from our own that is. This is excellent," he exclaimed to Minister Perkins.

Not too much later, General Zwart was led to Tunis Command, greeted by Alexander Perkins. "Ah, General... We are very pleased that the Committee was able to respond so quickly. As a result, should this go well, Risban will provide the Committee with another 100,000 soldiers, and we will give you a base here in Tunisia."

General Zwart went, "We can accept the base. It is not a problem."

"Well, thank you for the compleiment. We solve problems. That is our job...and apparently, you have a big problem."

Twenty Green Sun Jets have been directed to Green Sun makeshift airfields in Tunisia.

Perkins nodded. "Yes.... First Lucas decides to go all crazy, and now this.... Too bad Ormiv isn't still arond. He would have turned all of this around on the invaders somehow... Probably turn it around on them calling it an attack on Imperialists in general..."
He sighed, sitting down. "Well, General, we ask that you please position some forces around Tunis, and then have the rest spread out among the borders. Jets from Green Sun have arrived; they'll help patrol the skies. The troops we have here will patrol around... The Second Fleet will help protect the shore; but it's a rather small fleet and won't be able to do much if there's a full invasion by sea; merely prelong the inevitable."

Would it be possible if you helped us evacuate some 50,000 people who are on the Tunisian coast right now? The rest who are farther inland are going to stand on fight but we believe the coastal battle, should Brazil not step down, may be the worse. We don't have enough shelters to hold our civilians, seeing as how we just go in here. We'll pay you in uranium or fish or information technology; whichever you prefer.

We would be glad to. The Empire of Witzgall will be routing some merchant ships and cruisers, as well as medical vessels, to the coast of Tunisia.

We can house the civilians in hospitals and military barracks for the time being, and they will be treated very well, I assure you personally.

Payment is not of our concern right now.

~Fritz Viechal, Fuhrer of the Empire~

Air Wing General Homer Hills knocked at the door and let himself in.
"Patrol the skies? Sir, I'm afraid I'm bit offended. What you have here are the best pilots and the best bombs Green Sun can offer. They can take out a ship in no time flat. We can repel a naval attack and still have the rockets to take out a large bomber. Nobody's landing on Tunisia unless Green Sun lets them in, and of course, we'll let them in if Risban tells us it's okay."

We would be glad to. The Empire of Witzgall will be routing some merchant ships and cruisers, as well as medical vessels, to the coast of Tunisia.

We can house the civilians in hospitals and military barracks for the time being, and they will be treated very well, I assure you personally.

Payment is not of our concern right now.

~Fritz Viechal, Fuhrer of the Empire~

Emperor Scorpius sends his own personal thanks to you. Risban is indebted to you and hopes to be able to return the favor one day. We'll have the civilians ready and have already given your ships clearance to approach the coast.
-Duke Robert Kramer, Magistrate of Tunisia-



Tunis Command
Minister Perkins nodded to General Homer. "Forgive me then for underestimating your forces. Ships from the Empire of Witzgall have been granted clearance to pass by Risban Command. They are helping evacuate some civilians."

Statement from the Joint Mission for Tunisian Liberation

"Because we have not gotten a response to our ultimatum, the Joint Mission for Tunisian Libertation will be taking this as a rejection to the chance we gave to the Risbani government.

As such, you are now at the mercy of the discretion of the DPUO fleet and froces, and the FPCB will not be in the frontal attack, we are to be operating in the nation building proccess.

You will not succeed."

Signed
Brazilian Representative of the Joint Mission for Tunisian Liberation Niall Connolly
http://www.irlandanews.org/connolly.jpg

After making his speech, Connoly stepped down from the podium of the DPUO command ship. He had his mission, his was not to be on the ship. He looked to the other two. The Columbia Three were their names. He smiled. Another day for freedom. He heard the Risbanis, their claims that Tunisia gave up. What a crock of, well, you know. He knew that there was one path to change in such a situation. That was his job.

He smiled as the three men came to the secondary vessel, loading up. They were to break off the fleet. A simple drop-oof. Their objectives were simple: Establish a connection with the insurgency, train the militants, and fuel to people's war, the guerrilla war to be fought in TUnisia as the DPUO fleet made its advance.

[OOC: Before anything is done on the naval side, let DPUO return to the thread, Niall Connolly will be arriving at the island with the other Columbia Three after the DPUO spearhead the attack.

Perkins nodded. "Yes.... First Lucas decides to go all crazy, and now this.... Too bad Ormiv isn't still arond. He would have turned all of this around on the invaders somehow... Probably turn it around on them calling it an attack on Imperialists in general..."
He sighed, sitting down. "Well, General, we ask that you please position some forces around Tunis, and then have the rest spread out among the borders. Jets from Green Sun have arrived; they'll help patrol the skies. The troops we have here will patrol around... The Second Fleet will help protect the shore; but it's a rather small fleet and won't be able to do much if there's a full invasion by sea; merely prelong the inevitable."


OOC: Second Try....wrong account beforehand.

Zwart nodded, and said "We'll get on it."

He ordered the Tanthanians to fortify in Tunis, all 50,000 of them, and he then positioned the Anagonians on the Tunisian borders. The Special Arbiters were sent to patrol the countryside should any hostiles try to attempt infiltration.

"Also, minister, Green Sun has construction crews setting up a military base. The other General should arrive here shortly. I believe you're familiar with the name Yillik Kort?" General Homer said,
"Oh, and also, Major General Ishmael wants to create a Fire Base in Tunisia, Green Sun uses them for anti-naval and anti-armor purposes. We can create one here in about a month with the computer targeting systems, or we can drop one withing ninety-six hours without the targeting system. Even without it, they're deadly accurate and powerful."

((CB: DPUO gave you control of his forces))



Tunis Command
Alarms began going off. Kramer and Perkins both looked up, receiving the message from CB. "Crap," muttered Kramer.
Perkins stood, looking at Zwart and Homer. "Well, it seems as if Communist Brazil doesn't care about civilians and sanctions and whatnot. We believe that our forces outnumber their's. We think the CoV forces alone outnumber their own... You can choose to operate from here or elsewhere."
Duke Kramer had already moved out the meek Risban and Tunisian forces.

Just Outside Tunis....
All of the Anti-Risban and Terrorist forces in Tunisia had joined together under Colonel Paul Stuart, one of General Lucas' top men. Stuart was responsible for the massacre in Risban Square on the first day of Lucas' militant rebellion. He was also one of the few to escape the Risban Allied Forces when Lucas was captured by the Saxandian and Xenizen troops.
Stuart grinned as he saw Communist Brazil's response to all of this. It was perfect, in his eyes. The Brazilians and their ally would completely distract Risban and its allies. That would give the Tunisian Communist Party, the Graffia Loyalists, and the Lucas Loyalists a perfect chance to strike at Risban and seize control of Tunis for themselves.
"Pathetic," he muttered as he watched a Tunisian Militia walk out of Tunis. He thought the Tunisians were complete idiots for joining Risban, despite the money that had been transfered. He thought Risban was stupid for actually paying for Tunisia. If General Lucas had been succesful, Risbanian Imperialism would have won through. Tunisia and their abysmal defenses wouldn't have stood a chance.
But, as it was, Scorpius was the Emperor, not Lucas. No matter to Colonel Stuart, though. He turned, looking at the Tunisian Communist Party leader. Their forces were rather well-trained terrorists, and would be perfect in this operation. No doubt the Brazilians would kill thousands of civilians, but it wouldn't be enough... The Anti-Risban forces would personally make sure that the civilian death toll would be higher. This would lower Risbanian moral and make the Tunisians think that joining Risban wasn't so great an idea.
Or so they hoped....


Risban Command Centre- Press Conference
Emperor Scorpius stood in front of cameras, adressing the world.
"My fellow nations, the nations of Communist Brazil and DontPissUsOff have begun an invasion of Risban territory. They refuse to believe that we did not force Tunisia into joining us, despite documents we released whilst asking our allies for aid. Now, there are fifteen million civilians in Tunisia right now. Witzgall has been so kind as to help evacuate 50,000, and approximately one million more are seeking shelter whereever they can. That leaves a lot of civilians defensless. Now, the Committee of Vigilance and Green Sun have supplied us with many troops, but I fear that the invading forces will still be able to breach our borders. If they do, civilians will fight, and they will die. The international community must not allow this to happen. I ask for a coalition to be formed to halt these invaders from attacking legitimately acquired Risbanian land and murdering civilian and military citizens.
Please, we beg you to help stop these barbaric actions. Thankyou."
The Emperor stepped down.

((dpuo?))

((bump!))

((Okay everyone. I've invited a friend of mine onto NS <he liked the plot>. I'm going to ask him to play the former Tunisian Government and possibly the Tunisian Communist Party as well.))

We are allying ourselves with Risban and hope that a peaceful solution can be found.

20000 men of special ops teams of 1st Pushkan army equiped with AEK-971 recoiless assault rifles, titanium body armor and efficient, night vision devices are being transported to Risban by air.

Also 500 PJF stealth multi-purpose planes are also moving into Risbanian area by air. It will take only few hours for all those forces to get to Risbania. Also medical supplies, food, and AK-108s, AKMs, plus 200 SU-47s and Mig-35s are being transported by sea to outfit Risbanian army army and with new units of weaponry.

To the Government of Risban

Your occupation of Tunisia is illegal, an outright affront to the very principles of democracy, namely that of self-determination and freedom from aggression. The Council of State has observed your actions in Tunisia with great lament for some time now, and after much deliberation, decided that the Soviet State of Hrstrovokia can no longer standby and do nothing while a nation is subjugated.

We serve to you an ultimatum, that forces of the Risban state will halt all military operations in Tunisia and begin withdrawl from that nation. Risban is responsible for all damage to life and property during it's occupation of Tunisia, and therefore owes considerable reparations to Tunisia.

If you fail to comply within 24 hours, the Soviet State of Hrstrovokia will declare a state of war to exist between our two nations, and will initiate activities to free Tunisia from Risban occupation.

President & General Secretary Sasa Mateuz
Soviet State of Hrstrovokia

OOC: Sorry gents, couldn't get on 'til now. pity, but there ya go. Having caught up on what's happening, I suggest we all wait up until CB gets back.

Turns out i am not a Earth III nation and can't rp. Pity, Risban good luck and remember that you not getting those troops and weapons i sent you.

Carlos Mahmed, Former Tunisian Leader, Speaks Out

The reporter James Millard is standing in front of the camera, adjusting his tie and playing with his mic. "Sir, we're on!" whispers a technician.

"Oh... I'm standing here where we are awaiting a conference from none other than former President Mahmed. Hopefully he will be able to clear up a few of the issues that are being held between The Empire of Risban, which have reached an agreement of annexation with the Tunisian Government, and the Communist Party in Brazil which claims that the Risbinian took Tunisia by force. The conference is expected to begin any mome-" he was cut off as Carlos Mahmed made his way to the stage. The entire room went silent except for the soft ticking of the news cameras. Mahmed aligned and riffled his papers for a minute then began to speak.

"People listening around the world. I apologize for my absence, and I sincerely apologize for the lack of information on our governments half. Due to a certain string of events, it was impossible to make an announcement. I would like to start off by saying, I am disgusted with the actions placed by all country's in meddling in the affairs of this fine country. In a agreement reached by the Risban and Tusinia governments on the 20th of December, 2004, the Risbanian government would pay an undisclosed amount of money, in exchange for the peaceful, and full annexation of the Country of Tunisia into the Empire of Risban. The undisclosed amount of money will be put into public service, providing better public school equipment, better housing, and better living all around for the Tunisian people. When we made this decision it was really in the interest of the people of my country, as the long term effects would be better economy, better lives, and better government for both the Risbanian and Tunisian countries. The unstable government that my homeland had, was circling the drain, and it was bringing the people down with it. There is nothing but profit to come from this agreement." He goes to the next page.

-Ahem-"Now on the subject of war in this fine country. I am 100% against it. What is there to gain? What will you recieve, besides death and loss? I do not wish war to be among my people and I, for I don't believe that this country can handle any more turmoil. If I may refer to before, the deal was "a undisclosed amount of money in exchange for A PEACEFUL annexation of this country". I am a man of my word, and if this turns into a full scale war, it will ruin this countries dreams of a better life. I implore all countries opposing the Empire of Risban, to please reconsider their plans of invading and "helping" Tunisia." He goes to the next page.

"To the Citizens of Tunisia, I suggest you all join me in giving your full support to Emporer Scorpius and the Empire of Risban. The results will be rewarding, and I am sure Emporer Scorpius will reward any Tunisia citizens in that are standing behind him. May I be the first Tunisian to say 'I pledge my loyalty to Count Robinson Antares Scorpius, and will work to create a better nation.' For those of you still saying you do not wish to pledge loyalty to Emporer Scorpius, and you are still loyal to the Country of Tunisia, I regret to inform you that the deal has already been signed and this country has already been annexed into the Empire of Risban. Let me impede upon you once more, Count Scorpius will need our support now more than ever so give it to him... Once again I implore the Communist Party in Brazil to retract all units they are organizing and to return home, as this deal has already been sealed." Mahmed stopped speaking as a man whispered something in his ear. After about 3 minutes he returned to his podium.

"I have just been informed that the Soviet State of Hrstrovokia has just organized against Risban. I will give you the same advice as I gave Brazil. Do not start a war. I am sure none of our countries can afford the losses it will bring, and Tunisia will not stand for it." He straightened out all his pages and stepped down from the stool and walked behind the curtains, just as all the reporters stood up and started shouting questions.

The camera goes back to Millard who is ready to talk this time. "Well, it looks like that's about all we are going to get out of him, now back to Jerry with more on the Hrstrovokia THREATENING Risban!"

Jerry came on for only a few seconds before saying, "We have just recieved word that Trae Peterson is leaving the meeting and we have cameras on the scene."

Trae Peterson, a well known Tunisian Communist, came onto the local news channel. He was walking swiftly towards his car.

"TRAE!... TRAE!... WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID?!"

Peterson stopped walking immediately and turned toward the reporter. "Well... I believe he's a complete idiot... this is such a disgrace to the Tusinian people. We did not fight for our land just to give it away to some fat count sitting thousands of miles away. I fought through my whole life making my way to the top, and when I get there my government sells us all out! I work hard for the people of this fine country, and when I get to where I can actually do something, the pigs that don't even interact with the people give our country to some person that has probably never set foot in this country. And he spoke about spending money on the public? No way that will happen. That money is just going to fatten the wallets of the already overflowing pockets of this country's ex-representatives. If you ask me... I hope Brazil and Hrstrovokia don't heed Carlos Mahmed's warning... I hope the blast that fat pig, Scorpius off the face of the planet."

With that he turned and hurridly got into his car and was driven away. Jerry re-appears on the screen. "Well those were some strong words and convincing arguments, more on the Annexation of Tunisia as it develops."

((Take THAT!))

OOC: Impressive. Not often one gets a post with real balanced viewpoints. Anyway, I'll post summat else when Risban gets back around and I'm really up and running tomorrow.

[OOC: I will admit I have no grasp of combat strategy, and I have very sporadic runs online right now, I will suggest that DPUO and Hrstovokia spearhead the assault, the FPCB will only get involved if the DPUO directly requests it. I don't even have the stats on my military, something I am unable to do right now.]

OOC: Okeydokey and fair enough. Agh, damn timezones! I'll try to be on ASAP tonight.

((Excellent Daniel! I'll try catching you on AIM when I get the chance.

Now, my posts won't be the best at the moment, seeing as how I am terribly preoccupied with many other things))


To Hrstrovokia
The Empire of Risban is extremely curious as to where you received reports of Risbanian military activities in Tunisia. The only thing our military is doing in Tunisia is attempting to evacuate as many civilians as possible before the invading forces arrive. Our allies are attempting to secure our borders so that these invaders are not able to march in and massacre our innocent people. We have done nothing wrong, and they do not deserve what the invaders are doing.
As for your comment about being responsible for damage, death, and loss in Tunisia, we caused none of that. The only damage we've done is bombing one terrorist camp in southern Tunisia. Part of the agreement between the former Tunisian government and the Empire of Risban for the annexation was that we helped repair their already poor and damaged infrastructure and economy. We have killed no one; even the communist forces that we have been captured have all been sent to a prison right now, not executed.
Also, Risban is NOT OCCUPYING TUNISIA at all. In fact, the amount of military we have in Tunisia is quite small--- thus the call for help from allies once CB and DPUO began their activities against our Empire. Up until these threats of invasion began, we really had no need of the military except to help build buildings and capture the terrorists from the Tunisian Communist Party.
As for who owes reparations for Tunisia, Risban is already trying to fix and repair this weakened and damaged land. With forces from Communist Brazil and DontPissUsOff moving in to invade us, that makes keeping peace and order in this nation quite difficult. If they do follow through with their attack, it is they who should pay reparations. Out of the over 15 million people in Tunisia, not even a full 20,000 are against the annexation. Those who are are part of the Tunisian Communist Party and a Tunisian terrorist cell.
So, basically, what you are threatening to do is attack Risban for false allegations, destroy the Tunisian land which we are attempting to repair, and wipe out fifteen million people for a mere twenty thousand? It seems as if you are just using these excuses to justify war. I beg of you not to do so; all civilians which we cannot evacuate are already forming into militias to aid Risban and its allies against these hostile nations. Thus, the civilian death toll in an invasion of Tunisia would be catastrophic; I know you don't want that blood on your hands. I ask you to halt these threats and find some other way to aid in this matter; we want to avoid war. We don't want our people, both Tunisian and Irish alike, to be killed or their lives destroyed.
Thankyou,
-Emperor Robinson A. Scorpius, Dublin




((As an OOC comment, I would like people to stop bringing up Risban military atrocities in Tunisia when there haven't been any. As one might have guessed, the annexation was very publicized; Risban wouldn't take the chance of performing cruel military actions against its new citizens.
Unless, of course, you are having your nations use the allegations as a mere excuse to invade Risbanian Tunisia. Go ahead then.

And I'm horrible at military strategizing too. Diplomacy is my forte. So, should things continue the way they are going, I hope the CoV and Green Sun are ready to play a lot. Heh.))

((As an OOC comment, I would like people to stop bringing up Risban military atrocities in Tunisia when there haven't been any. As one might have guessed, the annexation was very publicized; Risban wouldn't take the chance of performing cruel military actions against its new citizens.
Unless, of course, you are having your nations use the allegations as a mere excuse to invade Risbanian Tunisia. Go ahead then.

And I'm horrible at military strategizing too. Diplomacy is my forte. So, should things continue the way they are going, I hope the CoV and Green Sun are ready to play a lot. Heh.))

OOC: Well, I am good at strategy....that is why I placed my SpecOps Teams in the countryside to thwart infiltrators. And, I can do a good RP.

OOC: May not have the time, to be honest (lucky you :p ) since things seem to be rather kicking off elsewhere. If CB wants to keep up, then that's fine, but I'm probably gonna have to withdraw due to too much stuff going on at once.

OOC: Well, I am good at strategy....that is why I placed my SpecOps Teams in the countryside to thwart infiltrators. And, I can do a good RP.

((Yes you are! And that I'm thankful for.
I would have Scorpius move the First Fleet in, but then that would leave Ireland defensless in the sea. So, no luck there!))




Minister Perkins sent a call into the CoV and Green Sun leaders.
"Do you have ant excess weapons you can spar? Right now the Tunisian militias are dismally armed with baseball bats, rocks, and kitchen knives... Several have also learned how to, oddly, make use of guitars as well...."

OOC: May not have the time, to be honest (lucky you :p ) since things seem to be rather kicking off elsewhere. If CB wants to keep up, then that's fine, but I'm probably gonna have to withdraw due to too much stuff going on at once.


((Oh, what a relief! I don't fancy war RPs when my entire nation is involved. Hehe. I like just being able to play a little unit in a different crisis. Quite the other way around when doing it like this.))

Heh, know what ya mean. Big wars get overwhelmingly complicated too easily. Anyway, sorry for having taken up thread space and time.

Heh, know what ya mean. Big wars get overwhelmingly complicated too easily. Anyway, sorry for having taken up thread space and time.


((Oh, not a problem. Caught me on some things that I'll have to look out for should I ever annex another nation. Haha))

[OOC: If DPUO pulls out, the FPCB will not do a frontal assault, however, they will continue to fund, sponsor, and support the Tunisian Communist Party and annexation opposition, and covertly move militants and guerillas,.]

[OOC: If DPUO pulls out, the FPCB will not do a frontal assault, however, they will continue to fund, sponsor, and support the Tunisian Communist Party and annexation opposition, and covertly move militants and guerillas,.]


((Just lovely. And, speaking of the Tunisian Communist Party, methinks 'tis time to try weakening it))



Duke Robert Kramer, Magistrate of Tunisia, stood in front of television cameras to adress the media.
"We are pleased to inform you that we believe the forces of Communist Brazil and DPUO may be halting their invasion. We hope that, after former President Mahmed's speech, they began to see that the Empire of Risban did take Tunisia peacefully. Though, they most likely halted out of not really wanting to spare too many troops in such an invasion...
We are also pleased to inform you that, after several discussions between leaders, Hrstrovokia is withdrawing its threat of invasion. They will, in fact, be entering a trade agreement with the Empire of Risban, who will be helping them now and then in their African conquests.
Now, moving on.... The Lucas Loyalists, the Graffia Loyalist, and the Tunisian Communist Party (TCP) have joined forces under Communist leader Trae Peterson and Lucas-Loyalist Colonel Paul Stuart. We promise that the Graffia and Lucas traitors will be dealt with as their leaders were. Members of the Tunisian Communist Party shall be sent to prisons or expunged from Risban territories altogether. Trae Peterson will be brought before the Imperial High Inquisitor to stand trial for the terrorist attacks he is accused of; we have proof that members of the TCP were responsible for a bombing in Tunis, an attack in Carthage, a raid on a hospital near the coast, a small attack on one of the Green Sun bases, and an ambush on a small CoV unit. Paul Stuart will be brought before the High Inquisitor, but merely to decide what his sentence will be. The Inquisitor will choose to either execute or imprison him. If Stuart surrenders, he will most likely be let off going to prison. However, if he does not surrender, when he is captured he will stand responsible for the hundreds of people he killed in Risban Sqaure during General Lucas' militant seige of the empire.
Thankyou. That is all for now. Risban and allied forces will begun seeking and capturing rebel and communist factions now."
The Duke stepped down.

Moving along....




Battle had been raging between the rebel/communist forces and the Risban/ally forces for a few days now. It didn't take long for the Graffia Loyalists to be stamped out; there weren't many of them...
Currently, Duke Kramer was leading an attack against a bunker held by members of the Lucas Loyalist Faction and the Tunisian Communist Party. This particular fight seemed hopeless; it was a stalemate. Every time the Loyalists and the Communists managed to finally get to the Impeiral makeshift camp, they were driven back. When the Risbanians and their allies managed to push through the front lines and reach the bunker, they were forced back.
The fighting was unending. The Duke would have called in the CoV troops to help storm the bunker, but he left them on the borders just in case there were invaders. And he would have used the Green Sun air teams, but he didn't want to kill all the people inside the bunker.
So, they fought and fought...
Christmas Eve....
Then, Christmas Eve approached. Duke Robert Kramer and Colonel Paul Stuart gave eachother a temporary truce for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Standing on opposite sides of the battle field, they raised wine glasses towards eachother and drank. The battles had stopped temporarily, and the people were allowed to enjoy their holiday as best they could.

Three...Two...One...
"FIRE!"
Yellow laser beams raced through the jungle, Attacking Lucas Loyalist infantry forces were cut down in one salvo. Tanks and Helicopters flew in and wiped out all the enemy armor they could. Green Sun ground forces armed with new XM8 rifles searched the jungle for remaining forces and the enemy encampment. Tanks raged through, taking down trees as they went along. Eventually one squad came across a bunch of water barrels, so they knew they had found it. They called for reinforcements, which they recieved rather quickly. Attacking from all sides, they took the Lucasinian camp with minimal casualties on both sides. Yillik looked at all of them with satisfaction.
"Who's in charge here?" Yillik asked.
"I am," one man said. He was in full Risban formal military dress. Obviously a traitor.
"Well, let's turn you into the Risban authorities and you'll be off then, won't you my friend?"
Yillik turned and returned to the base.
Total casualties:
Green Sun-12
Lucas forces-26
Lacas Forces captured-169

Three...Two...One...
"FIRE!"
Yellow laser beams raced through the jungle, Attacking Lucas Loyalist infantry forces were cut down in one salvo. Tanks and Helicopters flew in and wiped out all the enemy armor they could. Green Sun ground forces armed with new XM8 rifles searched the jungle for remaining forces and the enemy encampment. Tanks raged through, taking down trees as they went along. Eventually one squad came across a bunch of water barrels, so they knew they had found it. They called for reinforcements, which they recieved rather quickly. Attacking from all sides, they took the Lucasinian camp with minimal casualties on both sides. Yillik looked at all of them with satisfaction.
"Who's in charge here?" Yillik asked.
"I am," one man said. He was in full Risban formal military dress. Obviously a traitor.
"Well, let's turn you into the Risban authorities and you'll be off then, won't you my friend?"
Yillik turned and returned to the base.
Total casualties:
Green Sun-12
Lucas forces-26
Lacas Forces captured-169

(OOC: really has nothing to do with the thread but the xm-8 rifle kicks ass its the main battle rifles for my forces......thats it :p ) IC: RevertRomance High Command sent a small fleet of ships to help the Rhisban forces but due to all the current invasions im recalling those few ships to protect Revertromance Malasyia.....however if you still require more allies and reinforments just TG me and ill send over some infantry

((OOC: I think I bought those XM8 Rifles FROM you!! Lol!))

((OOC: I think I bought those XM8 Rifles FROM you!! Lol!))

no i think we both bought them from Kranges Milatary Front (something like that i think i mispelled his name

((You're right. I bought them from some Roman dude.))

(OOC: really has nothing to do with the thread but the xm-8 rifle kicks ass its the main battle rifles for my forces......thats it :p ) IC: RevertRomance High Command sent a small fleet of ships to help the Rhisban forces but due to all the current invasions im recalling those few ships to protect Revertromance Malasyia.....however if you still require more allies and reinforments just TG me and ill send over some infantry


We thank you for your help, but Risban no longer requires the services of your ships. The potential invaders, we believe, have backed out.

((So who was it that I captured?))

((So who was it that I captured?))



((-shrug- I dunno. We can say it was the second in command of the Lucas Loyalists. The first, Col. Stuart, is still hidden in the bunker that the Duke was attacking))

((Well, not neccesarily. It could have been a traitor soldier who founded the loyalists in Tunisia, so it doesn't have to be the Colnel.))

Now that Christmas was over....

The Risban troops and their allies proceeded with their plan. Duke Kramer pulled 500,000 of the Committee of Vigilance troops from the borders and positioned them around the bunker, mixed in with the small amount of Risban soldiers and some Green Sun troops. They formed a circle around the bunker, being shot at by the rebel and communist troops along the way.
The Duke sighed once all the soldiers were in place. He was worried about the amount of casualties they would get in the storming of the bunker. But, he went ahead and gave the order anyways. "All troops," said he over the radio, "move!"
The combined Committee of Vigilance, Green Sun, and Risban forces all charged at the bunker from different sides, firing as they did. The Lucas-Loyalist and Tunisian Communist forces, having no more than 18,000 soldiers in the large bunker, were spread out, trying to shoot down as many of the Risbanians and their allies as possible.

Colonel Paul Stuart sat in the center of the bunker, his revolver in his hand. He was shouting orders for the men to guard all the entrances and exits. "Move your ass! Go!"
The bunker shook slightly; something had hit it. Most likely a small rocket.... The rebel colonel was sweating profusely; he knew they would most likely lose the bunker. But, he refused to surrender. The Colonel exited the command room, ignoring the shouts of his troops, and walked down three more levels of the bunker. He typed a passcode into a door and stepped into a small room once it opened. He searched through some crates and found what he was looking for: a very large amount of C4.

One Green Sun soldier threw a grenade into the rogue bunker, clearing out the room. His squad moved in through the thin slit and started clearing the bunker out, never losing sight of one another. They went on to clear out the foreward rooms that the enemy forces were, paving the way for their allies to ooze into the bunker.

Alexander Perkins, sitting back in Tunis command, sighed in relieve as he heard the reports that the Risban, Green Sun, and CoV troops had managed to already infiltrate the bunker. He sent a message back to Dublin.
"Mission is going as planned. Bunker has been infiltrated."


Duke Kramer grinned slightly as soldiers began pouring into the bunker. He gave the command for the majority of the CoV troops to wait at all the entrances and exits of the bunker so as to stop anyone from escaping.

Colonel Stuart grabbed all of the explosives, setting them around the bunker, not paying attention to the men running around and bullets whizzing by. The rebel Colonel, having some strapped to his stomach as well, stepped into the control room, where most of his commanding officers were pulling back to with their troops.
"My friends," he said, looking at the Lucas Loyalists and the Tunisian Communists. "It ends here. Over 500,000 Risban Allied troops are surrounding this bunker; there is no hope of surviving. So, instead of being thrown into prison or deported, we shall all die with our honour, taking out as many of them as we possibly can," said the rebel colonel, holding a remote. The soldiers in the room all turned, staring at the Colonel with wide eyes.
"He's mad!" shouted one man, who proceeded to run for an exit with some others. Two of the more fanatically loyal rebels shot the man, but others still ran out of the exits, rather facing enemy bullets than an allied mad-man. Colonel Paul Stuart casually pressed a button on his control console, making the doors to the command room close and lock.

Duke Robert Kramer frowned slightly as he watched via binoculars a small amoung of rebel and communist soldiers flee from the building, weapons raised in the air as a form of surrender. They looked positively terrified, and seemed to want nothing more than to get away from that bunker.
"......Shit." Kramer grabbed the radio and began shouting into it. "ALL FORCES PULL BACK! Get out of there! Hurry!"

The green Sun soldier took no hesitation in this. They ran as fast as they could, crawled out of the bunker, and went as far as they could without making it look like they were deserters.

"Damn...." Kramer looked over at the bunker and the swarms of people, both rebels and allies, running out of it.

Colonel Paul Stuart raised the remote. "To the fall of Scorpius!"
He closed his eyes and pulled the trigger on the remote.

The explosion was large and ear-deafening. Nearly everyone inside the bunker at the time, or around it, either died or were seriously injured. Afterwards, the Risban and allied forces moved in to get any survivors and capture the remaining fleeing rebels and communists, who gave up rather quickly once the bunker was gone.

Much later...
Alexander Perkins sat in Tunis, going over the Risban and rebel casualty reports over the whole debacle.
Civilian Casualties: 3,407
Military: 843
Militia: 1,503
Tunisian Communist Party Casualties: 2,377
Lucas-Loyalist Rebel Faction: 1,950
Graffia-Loyalist Rebel Faction: 2,008

"They aren't good," said one of the Minister of Foreign Affairs' secretaries.
"They could have been worse," replied Perkins, sighing as he sent the statistics to Dublin.