Uprisings in Drizzts Army [Archive]

Lachenburg

07-01-2005, 03:31

The hermit dictator of Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru, Maze Kieravich, graced the mass populus of the country for the first time in over ten years. A dim smile played his rather effeminate features, as he conjured the words to birth his speech. After several long moments, it began. His voice flooded the intercoms that were strewn about the major cities and the televisons of what could have been every household.

"The current nature of our ally, Zoogiedom, nutures a sickness deep within the heart of power. Rebellion is not an acceptable mean of attaining power, especially when items thrown are not just bottles of wine, but flaming weapons of destruction." His voice bled sarcasm to how Hanelis had described the molotav cocktails. Kieravich continued for a long ten minutes and then ended with a rather loud boom of voice.

"The time has come to denounce our ties with Zoogiedom and ally with the current leader of Drizzts Army, Dean."

Maze swept back and jerked his wrist to have the microphone wire cut. He glanced toward the soldier closest to his right and then said, in a rather cheerful voice:

"Mobilize the army and prepare to launch an attack upon Zoogiedom."

OOC: I'm very sorry for how junky this may be for such a role-play. If anything needs to be changed, please tell me and I'll get to changing.

OOC:I hope you realize that Drizzits has an Army 50 times the size of yours and could easily crush your puny nation. I would highly suggest you obtain a population of 100 million or more, before declaring war on people.

ICC:

The Confederacy of Lachenburg hopes that this conflict can be solved as soon as possible, so as to prevent any further civillian casualties. Furthermore, we wish the forces of Drizzts Army good luck in their up-coming campaign.

Maximilian Von Hinterguard
Direktor of International Relations
Confederacy of Lachenburg

Anarresa

07-01-2005, 06:03

OCC: Umm Lachenburg, Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru just hit 2 billion a few days ago, don't go judging by post count. It also seems you do not understand what T-R is saying, they are standing with Drizzit

IC: Newly elected president of Anarresa, Peter Steiner, has today for the first time formally adressed the nation of Anarresa:

"My fellow citizens, I am sure you have heard of the dire situation that has arisin in our isles during the past days. As Anarresans it is our duty not to embrace bias or favoritism, but our peaceful ideal can carry us only so far. The nation of Drizzt's Army has mobilized its forces against our closest ally Zoogiedom as well as their own people, these forces include the nuclear arsenal. We must not let the threat of a nuclear war impede everything we have worked for in these beautiful isles. If our nation is to coexist peacefully with the other powers of this region, we musn't retreat into nutrality. If our or the sovereignty of our allies is threatened I feel we must take up the sword against the overbearing forces. Today I ask the Anarresan parlament for permission to mobilize our military forces and I hope I uphold the will of the people of Anarresa. I vow to uphold our alliance with Zoogiedom, and if need be help defend them from attack. People of my beloved country, I am your humble servent. Thank you."

RADAR, Anti-ICBM, and Costal Defence Networks on full alert

Forces Mobilizing:

Marine/Naval:
3 Ambphibious assault battle groups
The 128th CEBA Assault Brigade
4 Light carrier battle groups (2 Light Carriers & assorted escorts each)
The 76th Heavy Assault Fleet (6 Light Carriers, 3 Heavy Assault Carriers & numerous escorts including arsenal ships)
32 Galaxy class hunter-killer submarines

Air:
38 Mobile Assault Helicopter Squadrons
12 F/A-19 Retaliator Squadrons
40 Valefor 29a Relic Edition Squadrons
6 SC-240 Cruise Missile Squadrons
9th AWACS Squadron "Section 9"
6 F-225 Bomber Squardons

Natoa

07-01-2005, 06:41

The small island nation of Natoa wishes to aide Drizzt's Army in its conflict. They would like to test out battle tectics and give their troops battle experience. They have deployed their new armies and await further orders from Drizzt High Command.

The Commonwealth of Natoa deploys:
3rd, 4th, 5th Natar Army Corps (135,000 Troops)
3 armoured brigades (T-80s and T-72BMs)
1st Natar Support Division
22nd Natoan Artillery Battalion
9th, 16th, 45th Royal Natoan Air Guard Squadrons (MIG-35s, MIG-29s, TU-95s)

Anymore support from our government only needs to be asked for.

General Oscar Huisan
Commander-In-Chief, Natoan Military Forces

Anarresa

07-01-2005, 07:14

OOC: You have a fleet to get over here? You've deployed about 350,000 troops total? (including logistics) And Zoog and Drizzt, do you want this closed or kind of open?

Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru

07-01-2005, 11:36

OOC:I hope you realize that Drizzits has an Army 50 times the size of yours and could easily crush your puny nation. I would highly suggest you obtain a population of 100 million or more, before declaring war on people.

OOC: I am at over two billion in population. I think I have a stable enough population to have the ability to claim war on other nations. I'm also discussing things with my fellow Ardenians (...god, I love that word), especially Zoogie and the mind behind Drizzts Army, regarding this, so it's not like I'm going in in total blindness.

As Anarresa had stated, I am siding with Drizzts Army in this. It's Zoogiedom that I am acting against.

I also mentioned that if there are errors in my post that I would fix them accordingly. If there are, I still ask for my peers to point them out to me. Whee, thank you and have a day.

The Zoogie People

07-01-2005, 22:32

"The current nature of our ally, Zoogiedom, nutures a sickness deep within the heart of power. Rebellion is not an acceptable mean of attaining power, especially when items thrown are not just bottles of wine, but flaming weapons of destruction." His voice bled sarcasm to how Hanelis had described the molotav cocktails. Kieravich continued for a long ten minutes and then ended with a rather loud boom of voice.

OOC: !!! Molotov cocktails are grenades? Shoot, I honestly did not know that. They sounded like fine wine to me ;)

OOC:I hope you realize that Drizzits has an Army 50 times the size of yours and could easily crush your puny nation. I would highly suggest you obtain a population of 100 million or more, before declaring war on people.

I hope that you realize her 'joined date' is Jan 04, not Jan 05. ;)

Natoa, due to requests from a member of this roleplay and (hopefully) with the permission of Drizzts I would like to close this to those not in our region, although I suppose there would be certain exceptions to this.

IC:

Meanwhile, in the President's office...the deputy undersecretary of Defense was getting a mouthful from the President, who was shouting, "You told me they were throwing beer bottles!"

"It's only what I was told, sir," said the deputy undersecretary of Defense defensively. "I'll look into the chain of command and find out where this thing started."

"You do that," said the President crossly. "Molotov cocktails... are not wine!"

--

Letter to Anaressa

Thank you for once again coming to our aid in the international scene. Anaressa has been consistently our staunchest ally and we are glad to see this continue over the change of administrations. Let us work to the common goal of restoring Drizzts to power.

--

Message to Tseukaaaaaa-Reskuewblaaaargh

(OOC: Do you honestly expect me to remember that spelling?)

The message to Tseu...Tseuekr...the above-named nation, was quite informal and perhaps not even 'official' in the strictest sense of the word. The secretary of defense Dredon, a rather eccentric and somewhat psychotic man, picked up the phone and rang the TseukaRekuwaaaaaaarghian leader.

"Your decision is rather unfortunate..." he began. "Well, 'twas nice knowing you." And hung up without waiting for a response.

Message to Lachenburg

Lachenburg, which was not deemed to be of any significance to the situation at hand (at least militarily), was ignored.

Official Statement

As I'm sure you're all aware, Zoogiedom has engaged in a sweeping military mobilization in preparation for a possible war. In fact, as we speak, the consumer society here is prepared to shift gears and temporarily not exist.

As this was the first mobilization in the current theatre, I understand that there are some who would denounce as aggressors. Well, let me state that we've never been aggressors and we don't plan on starting now.

Historically, our northern neighbor Drizzts has been a dependable and great ally of Zoogiedom. Recently, their leader who bears the same name as the country disappeared, and in his absence the country was transformed into a communist dictatorship. For those of you unfamiliar with the nation, Drizzts' former general sentiment was 'Lloth is corrupt, Lloth is evil, Death to Lloth!' Changing from this to 'The Communist Lloth Dictatorship of Drizzts' is a rather alarming transition indeed. In the place of a democracy has arisen a iron-fisted dictatorship with, apparently, no reservations about killing its citizens - those silly minions who had the sheer audacity to resist the change.

So really, Zoogiedom is not the aggressor in this case. We are standing for their people and for the former Free Drizzts. Any more questions should be directed to any other department but mine.

Delenda est Lloth, and to you sirs a nice day.

Sec. of State George Dailey

Roman Republic

07-01-2005, 22:35

Since the military has more power. I will help them destroy the government. but I will take no action yet.

The Zoogie People

07-01-2005, 22:48

Since the military has more power. I will help them destroy the government. but I will take no action yet.

Government response -

To side with whatever side seems to have more power is not always the wise thing. The military, for all its 'power,' is not completely united, and one cannot rule a country without the consent of the ruled; it just won't happen. There are also the militaries of Anaressa, Zoogiedom, and T...R... to consider. Choosing sides in this or any conflict should not be that easy.

FPC

07-01-2005, 22:53

The Royal Empire of FPC opens it's doors to refugees of this conflict. In an hours, three cargo ships will depart and go to Drizzts. Any refugee that wishes to escape war and despair are welcomed to settle in our beautiful lands. They shall receive full citizenship. We remain neutral in this conflict and if our ships or it's personnel are attacked, we shall retaliate.

Roman Republic

07-01-2005, 22:54

Government response -

To side with whatever side seems to have more power is not always the wise thing. The military, for all its 'power,' is not completely united, and one cannot rule a country without the consent of the ruled; it just won't happen. There are also the militaries of Anaressa, Zoogiedom, and T...R... to consider. Choosing sides in this or any conflict should not be that easy.

thanks for explaing that, now I understand.

Natoa

07-01-2005, 23:34

OOC: I do have a naval force to transport my expeditionary force. Thanks for asking.

The Zoogie People

07-01-2005, 23:43

OOC: I do have a naval force to transport my expeditionary force. Thanks for asking.

Per request this roleplay is closed to non-regional members, although this can be subject to exceptions. I'll check with Drizzts, but also consider that should you choose to enter the waters of the region the first nation you'll hit is me, and I will set out to destroy you. Uunless you go directly to Drizzts who lies above me, in which case I will set out to destroy you in outer waters of the region.

Natoa

07-01-2005, 23:45

The Natoan Government issued a general stand down to its troops deployed in Drizzt's Army. The Natoan High Command has determined that their troops will play a more defensive role in any future conflicts. General Huisan has placed his top military leader, Brigadier General Reiks in command of the deployed forces. Huisan has assured the government of Drizzt's Army that more tanks and planes are on the way for the war effort.

Natoa

07-01-2005, 23:48

Drizzts Army

08-01-2005, 00:01

OOc: Holy Allah..Im gone for like a day and already all this happens jesus

IC:

[i]Dean walks around his offices, looking outside the window at a Military Parade going down the main street. He has a few papers in his hand, he starts to look throu them, but he is almost shocked about Anaressa joining Zooigedoms side, and preparing their forces for war. He quickly picks up the phone and calls the Naval Yards in Drownin.

"Yes sir?"

"I want you to deploy the Sierra IV SSBNs and Tangos right now for patrol status!"

"But sir! We haven't completed trials on them yet!"

"I don't care, right now we got the whole region on our ass! Now prepare the submarines and their crews!"

"Ok...sir, will do that"

*He puts up the phone and all, looking throu the other papers*"Hmm...What to do now...What to do now"*

OOC: Not much so far, trying to plan something

The Zoogie People

08-01-2005, 00:20

OOC: I'm just trying to use this war as some battle experience for my troops. They will play a largely defensive role in any fighting. Do not worry about any attack from Natoan troops on your homeland.

OOC: Forgive me, but a 'defensive' role will not prevent my forces from seeking out and destroying or trying to destroy your ships before they reach Drizzts, as you are helping Dean's government and therefore, an obstacle ;) Although I suppose if you just want some RP experience and Drizzts agrees we can work something out.

Drizzts Army

08-01-2005, 00:43

Meanwhile...

The sun is already too the west, the base on Cahoon Island is not that uptight with security as it is on other bases. The guards with their P-19s, overlooking the base, a few watchtowers with search lights in them. It seems like its going as normal

However in the woods outside the base, they don't realize that theres a small group, a mysterious group, waiting outside, armed with weapons for what it seems like an attack

"Ok, don't fire them RPGs till I tell you so, clear?" A drow in a cloak, armed with a PCR-16, looked upoun his men, armed with a arrangement of firearms. He moves up and down the line in the forest. He hopes into a bush, looking at the base itself, the guard towers and guards

"Ready......FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!"

5 RPGs fire from the woods, all heading towards the base, one rocket hitted the communications tower, it burts into flames. 2 more hitted some guards at the gate, killing them. The last 2 hitted 2 of the 5 guard towers, they are in flame, they fall to the ground in pieces.

The alarms start to ring off, the troops start to leave the barracks, but they are being cutted down by GPMGs used by the rebels. Some however do manage to get down and fire off a few rounds.

The drow in cloak fires some rounds into the enemy, at the same time, stands up, looks back at his soldiers, he raises his hand, carrying the patriotic flag of the old Drizzts Army

"CHARGE!!!"

*They all charge, their PCRs with bayonets attached, charging down to the base from the woods, thrusting at any lone Communist Lloth soldier they can*

((Will continue later))

Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru

08-01-2005, 04:12

Maze Kieravich was sitting calmly at his desk, a rather odd looking sweet hanging from between his lips. There was a splash of cherry hue across his cheeks, as though he just experienced... a rather odd euphoria. He leaned back in his chair and rolled his head to the side, eyes closing. A rather wonderful slumber almost consumed him when...

The phone rang. How utterly inconvinient.

Maze sighed deeply and swallowed the chocolate with a swipe of his tongue. He bent forward and seized the phone, bringing it to his ear... only to hear Dredon's voice. A brow perked and his face contorted. Who in the hell was calling him?

"Who... oh, what? Unfortunate decision...?" It took several long moments for it to click inside Maze's head. Ah, yes. The speech. The... Zoogies. Oh, yes, he remembered indeed. "Well... it... was... well... fine! HANG UP ON ME! IT WAS NICE KNOWING YOU TOO!" The man threw the phone onto the hook and leaned back, tapping the headset around his cranium. "...Tch, tch, Ramsey?"

"Yes, sir?" A rather light male voice answered from the other end. Ramsey, the head of the dusted war bureau of Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru.

"Mobilize the air force and send them to Drizzts for now. Wait until further command. Also call... erh, whoever the hell's running Zoogiedom's defense that we're claiming war on their nation. Not all-out, but..."

"I understand."

-

"Oh, hello Mr. Dreden.. I think. Yes, anyway. Dictator Maze Kieravich would like me to inform you that Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru is going to war with your country. Uh, uh, thank you and have a good day! Remember the molotovs!"

Anarresa

08-01-2005, 04:12

Presiden't Steiner picked up the phone

"What is it Michael"
"Somthings happening Peter"
"Like what?"
"Satalite survalance of Drizzt shows what looks to be an anti-Lloth resistance movement trying to gain a foothold. At least one small military outpost was attacked and destroyed earlier today"
"Can you send me the photos?"
"They're already on their way"
"Try get some intel on the resistance force, military capabilities, equipment, leadership, you know the basics"
"Will do Pete"
"And keep me updated on the rebellions progress, I don't want to help Zoogie invade unless I absolutley need to"
"I'll see you in an hour Pete"
"Gotcha Michael"

The president hung up with his secretary of war and rose from his chair. The war had started.

The Zoogie People

08-01-2005, 04:18

Hawaiian Islands

08-01-2005, 04:19

The Zoogie People

08-01-2005, 04:23

Hawaiian Islands' Leader is outraged to see Zoogiedom moblizing forces down south of Drizzts. Lloth is considered a Communism Hero to us. Even if he isnt Communist!

Hawaiian Islands moblizes 200,000 troops to Zoogiedom by transport using the Royal Hawaiian Navy. 30 M1A1 Abrams and a quick 45 Missle Defenders.

Hawaii warns Zoogiedom if any attack(s) on Drizzts will cause us to send more forces.

Once again you fail to make any sense to me. Lloth is communist, but I fail to see how you can make that statement without knowing this. I would like to add that thirty tanks does not supply two hundred thousand troops very well. I'm sorry, but with all due respect to you OOCly, I'm not going to roleplay this with you.

Hawaiian Islands

08-01-2005, 04:23

Mr. Dredon's beet-red face turned a shade of angry bright magenta ("Goes well with your tutu, sir," his advisers informed him) and immediately called them back up. "Then it's war with - "

And was promptly pulled aside by an adviser, who reminded him that this was a democracy and a proper chain of command had to be applied in declarings of war.

That said, ten minutes later war was declared on Tseu...Reku....

OOC: Anaressa, I'm not sure when I'm going to declare war on Dean yet or when I'm planning an invasion...do you have any ideas?
President Levi watches International TV on Channel 2.

"This is a bulletin for Hawaiian Islands. This is International TV."

"The Zoogie people has done it again. They have declared war on T-R."

President Levi gasps and spits tea out when he was about to finish drinking a cup. "Argh! I don't feel like drinking tea any more." As Levi sits in thought, he decided to call the Congress and discuss about the conflict on T-R and Zoogie People. Whether we should be involved or not.

Hawaiian Islands

08-01-2005, 04:26

Once again you fail to make any sense to me. Lloth is communist, but I fail to see how you can make that statement without knowing this. I would like to add that thirty tanks does not supply two hundred thousand troops very well. I'm sorry, but with all due respect to you OOCly, I'm not going to roleplay this with you.

That is fine. Though, I'm not using the tanks as a offensive weapon. I'm using them to smash civilian cars and crash into buildings of ZP. And the troops? Just there to kidnap and take hostage of children. Think about it! 200,000 troops going into a school unarmed and kidnap soe students and run off somewhere else in fear of being captured...

Drizzts Army

08-01-2005, 04:28

OOC: Sorry I told about the nation splitting up in another thread, wasn't thinking

Anarresa

08-01-2005, 04:44

OOC: Well Zoog, i've got 3500 active Valefors from Sileetris and 1800 active F/A-19s from Crookfur, so i have a very high tech and sizable airforce. My Navy is moderate in size, mainly comprised of ships i've pruchaced over the years like a bunch of doujin carriers and sileetris cruisers. I have an large and a potent amphibious assault capability but i'd rather not spearhead anything.

The Zoogie People

08-01-2005, 19:11

That is fine. Though, I'm not using the tanks as a offensive weapon. I'm using them to smash civilian cars and crash into buildings of ZP. And the troops? Just there to kidnap and take hostage of children. Think about it! 200,000 troops going into a school unarmed and kidnap soe students and run off somewhere else in fear of being captured...

OOC: Frankly, it doesn't matter what you're using the tanks for, 30 tanks don't support 200,000 soldiers. And for some unfathomable reason I think the chance is *quite* small that you'll be able to maul civilians and take hostages at the drop of a hat.

IC

Latley, Dean has been having problems with managing the country. Just recently several attacks on bases in the outer islands of caused great concern. Just now they recieved letters of the islands splitting off from the mainlands control and join the resistance fighters. They are the Free Drizzt Legions, appearntly the old Chancellor, Drizzt Do'Urdern is head of these group, attacking Communist Lloth bases in the islands so they can gain full control of the islands. Some of the Royal Guard divsions and A few batallions of the Army have joined the resistance group. The island of Cahoon joined the group in a matter of hours. Drow and Fenris Island bases were attacked aswell, also joining the resistance after those were attacked. Some naval ships were captured when Fenris Island joined the resistance, including one of the newly built Typhoon Class SSBN, making the crew surrender the sub. This Resistance is now declaring war against The Communist Lloth nation of Drizzts Army, and it states it will do anything possible to bring down the communist goverment and reestablish the old democratic goverment under Drizzts.

http://www.2and2.net/Uploads/Images/Drizzt%20Plan.JPG
(I used Paint sorry, and see where it says Neo Wale? Thats supposed to be Neo-Wake. The Orange is under Dean and the Red Under Drizzts)

From the smelly thread, transferred over.

Several air squadrons have been tranferred from the Southeastern airbases of the country to engage the forces of Tseukamou-Rekuwatoru. While war has, oddly enough, not been declared against Drizzts, the Zoogiedom military is now actively seeking to eliminate Tseukamouan forces in th region, under the overall command of Admiral Gates.

OOC: Waits for Drizzts to post...

Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru

09-01-2005, 01:49

Ramsey, head of the war bureau and also Kieravich's second-in-command, was given the power to assign the forces and give orders. Now, the man was fairly knowledgable about human nature and he knew, for a mighty fact, that not attacking Zoogiedom after claiming war upon the nation was not a smart move. After assigning about five attack squadrons to harbor themselves in Drizzts Army, he decided to make another - the 7th Air Force Division - to launch an air raid on Zoogiedom. Ramsey bestowed leadership of the group to General Jiraya Audon, a generously grand combat pilot. Apart of the Division was a group of twenty-five men, all cocky in nature, who were trained to pilot ten Su-37Ks for show. Who knew that these men'd be going to war.

A group of five fleets to carry the planes were dispatched to the ocean that hung around Drizzts Army. A destroyer followed close behind to ensue protection. Within a day or so, the planes'd be launched and flown into the Zoogiedom... that is, if all went accordingly.

The Zoogie People

09-01-2005, 02:06

Of course, things rarely go according to plan. The 4th CBG was the closest on-station fleet and had several squadrons on maximum alert in the event of a Tseukamouan attack. When aircraft were spotted in the air, the Naval Firebirds were scrambled immediately.

It was only in the actual ingress though, that "big eye" - the AWACS on station - reported that a total of ten aircraft were heading for the Zoogiedom fleets, with no apparent support or backup.

When Lt. Cnl. C. Cortus radioed for an AWACs uplink, he received it and an odd inquiry from the AWACs crew. "We've got ten fighters on the radar here, nothing flying in rear. CBG command is advising you to use caution..."

It was naturally assumed that a wings of stealth fighters were approaching, or that the Su-37s were some sort of diversion.

But they weren't. They were alone.

Cortus radioed back nd reported in. "Got the Flankers in visual range," he confirmed, "And the other squadrons are in missile range too. There's twenty-eight of us, ten of them, nothing else." He was doubtful, uncertain. "Should we, uh, fire?"

"Hang on, checking with carrier command."

Shortly after a message was relayed over to the Tseukamouan fighters, informing them that they were utterly surrounded and locked on, and that it would be most advisable for them to allow themselves to be escorted to mainland Zoogiedom and eject all their ammunitions.

In response, one of the fighters turned, engaged the nearest stealth fighter in infrared range, and fired.

Cortus then summarized the situation to his squadrons. "Okay, they're stupid, fire." The fighters already locked on to the fighters fired immediately and sent the enemy scattering; the lone Tseukamouan missile, however, struck and one pilot was forced to eject.

Afterwards, Cortus gave his men a stern lecture on the definition of 'overkill,' rueful that they had fired excess missiles. Two aircraft in all were lost, but their pilots subsequently recovered as no other Tseukamouan presence was in the region.

Natoa

09-01-2005, 06:08

"General Huisan sir, Brigadier Reiks is on the horn."
"Yes?"
"Sir, the Zoogie military is preparing blockades for the forces. My personal advice to you is to withdraw and stay neutral. We're way out of our league General."
"Put Colonel Persa on the phone."
"Yes sir"
"Persa here."
"Colonel, you are to relieve General Reiks of his command and inform his to return to Natoa for debriefing, is that clear?"
"Yes sir, It shall be done."
"Huisan out"

Later that night, Brigadier General Reiks arrives at the Royal Palace in Victory Square accompanied by an armed guard.

"General Reiks, for defeatist comments you made to me in the presence of several senior officers and staff, you are to be executed for treason against the people of Natoa. Take him into the courtyard and execute him sergeant."
"I think that you are the traitor Husian!" yelled Reiks.
The Brigadier motioned to the men. They raised their AK-47s at General Husian.
"What treason is this!"
"Fire." Reiks commanded.

News broadcast later that night:

And in later news, General Husian, leader of the Military Dictatorship of Natoa was killed in a coup by top General, Alan Reiks. Reiks has assumed command of the nation and made his first state address a few hours ago to a cheering crowd at Victory square.

*cut to video showing General Reiks on the balcony of the palace and thousand of people cheering*

"My fellow Natoans, I know of the hardships you have endured under the iron fist of Oscar Huisan. I know that you want change, and that is why i am announcing a new form of government to our great people. I will become the head of the new 'Victory Party' of Natoa. Natoan is to be a communst state, where power is given to the people. No longer will the poor be tramped on by the rich, no longer will huge corporations be given tax breaks, while the small suffer. No longer will i be known as Brigadier General Alan Reiks, I am Alan Reiks, Marshal of the Communist State of Natoa!"
*Masses cheering loudly 'Long live Alan Reiks!'*

Anarresa

09-01-2005, 18:46

OOC: Good news for Redmire. Zoogie you attack first i'll support you in your actions.

Drizzts Army

09-01-2005, 19:50

Somewhere on a airfield in Mainland Drizzts Army, a squadron of HC141 Centurions wait at bay for their orders to engage the enemy
http://www.okb.kursk.ru/okb/su32.jpg
(The HC141 is basically our version of the Su-32)

One of the pilots walks around giving cuban cigars to everyone, giving everyone something good. "Damn, alot of shit happended all of the sudden eh?" he said, sitting down watching a poker game between some other pilots.

"Yep, nothing like this happended since last year.....HAH! Royal Flush!" yelled one of the pilots said as he lays down a royal flush on the crate which was the poker table

"Kelen you Bastard! There goes my well earned 40 loks" yelled the other player

"Tough luck! Thats gambling for ya hahahaha" Kelen smirked as he took the loks

*All of the sudden, the alarm sounds off, everyone stops what they were doing and quickly put on their flight jackets and all, they start running towards the breifing room near the Chow Hall*

"Well! Can you all guess what this might be about!" yelled Kelen as they rushed towards the breifing room

The Zoogie People

09-01-2005, 22:52

Ultimatum to Dean

War is on the verge of being declared on the Communist Lloth Dictatorship of
Drizzts. Zoogiedom will open hostilities in response to rising tensions and war
being waged by Drizzts on the former government's rebellion forces; let it be
known, however, that should Dean offer his unconditional surrender at this
time, there will be no needless bloodshed. We are offering this last chance to
meet at the table. Take it or leave it.

OOC: I've obtained the answer from Drizzts personally already. Also, I've decided to spontaneously change my President's name. Cheers. It's the same guy, just a different name, sounds better.

Dean, in response to the Zoogiedom ultimatum, did the diplomatic equivalent of the one finger salute in return. And President Hansien in response declared at a public address - Delenda est Lloth! Lloth shall be destroyed!

The notice was immediately relayed to all allied forces in the theatre.

Admiral Gates then subsequently ordered Operation Left Shift, arbitrarily named for the left-side shift key on a standard QWERTY keyboard, and so the battle for air supremacy began.

Carriers in the theatre were ordered to place all air superiority aircraft in the air or on highest alert; and from the land a wave of ZaS-27 Firebirds rose in the air, accompanied by all thirty squadrons of the ZaS-36 (http://home.ripway.com/2004-1/54396/khopesh2.jpg), a fighter that had not yet been assigned a permanent codename.

Meanwhile, in a familiar pattern with regards to past wars, SC-240 Mark Ia aircraft squadrons were placed on duty; they took flight with their deadly cruise missile payload and began their operations, firing at Drizzts communications targets, aircraft carriers, and auxiliary vessels.

Drizzts Army

09-01-2005, 23:18

Drizzts Army

09-01-2005, 23:46

The men of the HC141 squadron however did not recieve the status of war, they are still focusing on the mission they were just breifed on. They all climb into their HC141 Centurions. The ground crews checking the planes to see if they are ready to take off

"Well boys, seems like we got some traitors to kill" Kelen said over the squadron radio

"Yep Panther 1, we got some to kill finally, haven't gotten much action since we were fighting the LLF" Said one of the pilots on the radio

"Okay Panther Squadron, you are ready for take-off!" Shouted Air Traffic Control

Kelen moves his aircraft to the take off strip, he makes sure that his fellow pilots are in good formation. He grabs the acceleration lever, pushes it forward, and the aircraft then is in the air, his fellow pilots do the same.

The HC141s now leave their base in the southern parts of the Wolfgar Mts and on their way to targets on Cahoon Island

http://www.mach3graphics.com/misc%20graphics/jpg/SU-34%20attack.jpg
(Panthers 1 plane heading out of the low mountains in the Southern Part of the Wolfgar Mts.)

Natoa

09-01-2005, 23:53

In a press conference today, Marshal Alan Reiks of the Natoan Victory party assured the rest of the nations in the Isles of Arden that The People's Republic of Natoa will remain a semi-neutral nation. He also assure Drizzts government that he will still continue to supply ammunition and weaponry if asked.

cut to news conference

"I assure you that the people of Natoa will support Drizzt's in any way they can, non-militarily for now that is. However, If the nation of Redmire gets involved in the fighting Natoa will send military aid."

Almost the entire Natoan military has been put on full alert. Naval forces have put to sea in coastal waters and the Army has been mobilized. This may prove the testing ground for the new Natoan military, having just purchased Nuclear ICBM submarines from the Halladi storefront.

Anarresa

10-01-2005, 05:26

Presiden't Steiner has released a new announcment regarding Drizzt's Army and its allies today:

"Regretfully, The Isles of Arden are at war and we, Anarresa, shall take part in making this conflict as short as possible. Our forces are working in conjunction with Zoogiedom against the alliance of dictatorships willing to deny their people their rights that should be their birth right. These nations include Drizzt's Army, Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru, and Natoa. To the Natoan government I have a warning: Partial neutrality is not neutrality at all. Any actions taken that favor Drizzt's Army or T.R. over Zoogiedom and ourselves will force us to consider you a threat and ally to Drizzt's cause. And a general warning to the axis that we stand against. You shall set the rules for this conflict, any action taken against Zoogiedom or Anarresa should be expected to warrant the same retaliation. This includes NBC attacks and the delibrate killing of civilians where military targets are not prevalent. I can only hope your nations will accept our terms of engagement. Thank You."

Due to the rising tensions in this conflict Anarresa has mobilize (Along with the previously moblized forces):

Naval/Marine:
The 31st and 67th Heavy Assault Fleets
4 Ambphibious Assault Battle Groups
5 Light Carrier Battle Groups
25 Galaxy Class Hunter-Killer Submarines

Air:
12 Mobile Assault Helicopter Squadrons
6 F/A-19 Retaliator Squadrons
45 Valefor 29RE Squadrons
1 F-225 Super/Hypersonic Stealth Bomber Squadron

Forces have been deployed in Internationial Waters around Drizzt aswell as in waters around T.R. and Natoa. All military forces are at battle stations awaiting further orders.

Drizzts Army

11-01-2005, 22:54

Its been 30 Minutes after take-off and the Panther Squadron and now have the coasts of Cahoon Island up ahead. They didn't hear any new news about any change of operations and all, they still haven't heard about the declaration of war between Zooigedom and Drizzts Army, they are only focusing on The Free Drizzt Legion Forces on Cahoon Island, basically a semi air operation to bombard cities and captured bases on the Islands to make sure the resistance group can't mount a effective beach landing on the mainland.

"I got eyes on the island Panther squadron" reported Panther 1 over the radio as they neared the island at low speeds

"We see it too Panther 1" reported the other pilots

"Hold on Panther squadron, Im getting something in over the radio!" said Panther 4 over the squadron radio

Appearntly, it was not change of plans of the mission, but informing the squadron of the status of war between Drizzts Army and the combined forces of Zooigedom and Anarresa. All the pilots on the mission went silent and went into shock about war with them, it seemed obvious to happen, but they didn't think it would have happended

"Guys....lets just get done with this mission and get back to...base" commanded Panther 1 as they are now over the coast of Cahoon Island

http://www.xp-office.de/SU30/su30a11.jpg
(Panther 4's plane in cloud cover as he recieves the news)

Drizzts Army

13-01-2005, 00:16

Panther 1 got very close to the target, he can see the city of Cahoon City far off in the distance. He was a bit close to the ground for that matter, he wishes to make a low level attack rather than a high level one command had suggested.

http://sukhoi.s7.xrea.com/pic/G39_Su-34face%5B1%5D.jpg
(Panther 2s Plane ((Even thou it has no weapons)) in low level)

"Alright gentlemen, arm bombs and Air to Surface Missles" Commanded Panther 1 over the radio

The men all armed their weapons, and has sighted a base camp in their sights, thats their target. It was a training base of the 2nd Infantry of the Free Drizzt Legions. They were unprepared for the HC141s that were coming in

"Alright launch them now!" shouted Panther 1

All 10 planes fired their Missles and the bombs. They pulled out safely away from the blasts and now on their way back to base

http://www.mach3graphics.com/misc%20graphics/jpg/SU-34%20attack%202.jpg
(Panther 10 being the last plane to bomb and leave the area unharmed)

"Alright boys, lets head home and see whats all this war junk is all about"

Drum Gods

13-01-2005, 00:31

OOC: Gonna continue our RP?

Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru

13-01-2005, 03:00

OOC
Horribly, horribly novice at this. I have no clue how to approach this at all and am making a feeble attempt to at least try and wage war. Erh, I apologize in advance and also am sorry for the fact it's taken me way too long to concieve a post.

IC
"...Great! Needless to say, we've compiled utter FOOLS to operate the damn PLANES! Can't wait to see what else we're going to achieve at this rate!" Ramsey growled to the empty room, hands gripping the hands of the chair he sat in. It was pathetic. No. Stupid, what had occurred to the ten fighter planes. And to think, that was some of the better pilots they had. The man smacked his forehead into the desk and murmured. How was he going to tell Kieravich this...? Their leader was intolerable, frantic and volatile...

He wouldn't be able to comprehend the situation. No. The man'd recluse again to leave him with the work... Ramsey groaned, shaking his head. Cut, wham. He slammed his forehead into the desk.

"Calm down, Rams. Calm down. Assess the situation. We're screwed. Literally. We dispatch anything and they'll be shot down or... more likely, bombed like no tomorrow." A deep breath ensued and he leaned back, raising his hands. "We're just going to have to deploy more forces. They went in solo. Just them. It was obvious they'd all die."

That's it, kid. You're doin' good. A voice in the back of the man's mind calmly whispered.

"From what it seems, we have Zoogiedom's alliances against us - right now, Anarresa. It's necessary to at least scratch them a little from the picture. But first, must at least attempt to benefit Drizzts Army, for that was what was promised earlier."

Plans were concocted with the prescence of several high-ranking military officers. Three fleets of fair-size were chosen to escort several large supply ships and took a fairly long route to Drizzts Army, in order to avoid getting into battle with Anaressa's navy, which apparently hovered in the international waters.

Ten fleets, most consisting of aircraft carriers with but more Su-37Ks, were sent off to the international waters to commence with warfare against Anaressa's naval force. And air, if that were the case.

The Zoogie People

13-01-2005, 03:02

OOC: Redmire, when I see John Grisham I think of the famous author that wrote about two thousand novels about lawyers.

ZaS-27 aircraft were continuously brought in full force to the coastline to fly constant sorties for the purpose of establishing total air superiority. The Zoogies would go straight for the jugular, but to enable this air superiority, at least to some degree, must be established. However in preparation for the pending new offensive, the 4th and 9th fleets were brought in to supplement the other military presence in the area. They positioned themselves into a prime position and waited for the skies to clear.

The battle was only recently begun and there was not yet a clear verdict; however, Zoogiedom redoubled its efforts and is straining their coordination efforts to the limit. Thousands of aircraft were in the air at the same time.

--

Behind closed doors in the Duodecagon Complex, the President was holding a high priority meeting with the defense secretary, state secretary, some advisers, the supreme naval admiral and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

This meeting was interrupted by a phone call to the President's security set, who entered the room to bring the request: the national security adviser had arrived to brief him on the latest developments. "This better be important," growled the state secretary, Dailey. "I want my doughnuts."

It was, after all, almost lunchtime.

The NSA, Resden, was allowed to enter by the security detail, and promptly listed the news he had. "Gentlemen, Mr. President, General Curtis, Admiral Gates, Secretary Dredon..." he said, which resulted in an indignant Hey! from Dailey, the secretary of state. "I know you're on important business, so I'll make this brief. Here's what we know...Dean's forces have moved in and begun to attack Drizzt's strongholds, so we may want to consider supplying aid. Tseukamou-Rek...Rew..."

"Rekuwatoru," said Dailey poignantly.

"That. We've detected significant fleet movement; ten fleets are apparently heading out to sea to engage in significant action, where or what, we do not yet know. Now if you'll excuse me..."

Resden walked over to the table, picked up a donut (which Dailey angrily informed him was the last chocolate glazed donut in the box), and left.

"Well, gentlemen, I know I said we're going to take a break but in light of this recent news, I propose that we discuss what we are going to do about Dean's attack on the rebellion forces."

"Yes, Mr. President," said several voices in unison. Dailey, on the other hand, groaned.

"You may have a donut," added the president.

"Oh, jolly."

Redmire

13-01-2005, 19:09

OOC:Really? I got the name from the author of a book a guy in black hawk down was holding

The Zoogie People

14-01-2005, 00:57

Meanwhile, behind closed doors...

"Alright, gentlemen," said President Hansien, who will henceforth be referred to by his Zoogiedom title of Consul. "That concludes our meeting, we'll sum things up and head for the break, reconvene this afternoon. George?"

"Much obliged," said the secretary of state, who was indeed much obliged, as he had been waiting for break for quite some time. "We can't do anything about Tseukamu-Rekuwatoruan fleets at the moment as all our core fighting force is concentrated to defend from possible Drizzts counterattack two hundred and forty miles away from our shores. If we succeed we might be able to help Anaressa, but until we establish some headway we don't know when they might come and hit us."

The group assembled nodded.

"We can't do anything for Drizzt, either. His forces are on islands, we need to deal some damage to Dean's navy before we can safely reach them and return. So basically, we're right back to where we started, which makes one wonder why we pushed break back forty minutes to discuss this. So, gentlemen, I'd..."

The closed doors were for a second time unexpectedly opened. "Resden here," said the man who then strolled in. "I'm afraid I'm becoming a bearer of bad news of sorts."

Dailey glared at him. "I want my donuts," he growled through gritted teeth.

"They'll have to wait," said the national security weapon. "This is a highly important announcement..."

[continued...]

Drizzts Army

14-01-2005, 01:57

The SAM Batterys had been operating day and night near important structures in the mainland. Only a slight communication problem is in place between the SAM Batterys, but should be fixed within a week. Ground infantry has been training more harder lately.

HC141s have been bombing rebel postions on the island to keep the good work of Operation Death Warrant up, while the F-16Ds are preparing for homeland defense

Alot of Naval Activity has been going on aswell

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Meanwhile...

Dean had a confrence with some of his top loyal commanders about somehow weaking Zooigedoms Navy somehow for them to refocus on the rebel fleet.

"Wonder how we can do it, Zooigedom has a Doujin equipped Navy, how can our navy defeat a thing like that?!" shouted the Head of the Airforce

"Calm yourself, better tech does not mean they will win, you also need to consider other factors like size and tatics" said the Naval Commander

"Gentlemen, we still need a plan to cripple the Zooige navy, now Fern, do you have a plan for this kind of operation?" asked Dean

All of the sudden Fern, the Navy Commander grinned and said "I just got a good idea of how Mr Premeir"

The Zoogie People

14-01-2005, 03:21

Overall theatre commander M. Tullius was analyzing strategical data when a knock on the door distracted him from his thoughts. "Come in," he said. A man in military uniform entered, a stack of papers in his hand. "Latest reports from the front?"

"Yes'r," said the soldier. "We've had a lot of fighting the past forty-eight hours in the air, and casualties have been mounting on both sides. However, from our analysis, we have acquired a definite edge. It's difficult to tell because in a normal situation there would be more splashes, but we've put a handy dent in their SAM batteries and F-16Ds; it's between their ZaS-27s and our ZaS-27s and the Khopesh squadrons. We've got an edge."

Tullius read over the report quickly and was pleased. "We have the momentum in the air war," he repeated. "Now let us ride it."

Operation Right Switch

With Operation Left Switch - complete air dominance - still pending but with Zoogiedom having acquired a slight edge, per order of Praetorius Theatre Commander M. Tullius Operation Right Switch is to commence immediately, promptly, and without delay.

The fleets immediately, promptly, and without delay responded to the orders. There were only two hundred and sixty odd miles between the Drizzt and Zoogiedom borders in this area - the area known as the Sea of Navaras - ; all the fleets under Theatre command made to close the gap quickly and bring the war to them. The scale of the air war was increased as in addition to the air superiority missions flown by the ZaS-27 and ZaS-36 squadrons, naval ZaS-27 aircraft were taking off and flying constant patrol, covering for their fleets more than anything else.

ZaS-42 and F/A-18 aircraft also began extensive involvement; pilots were briefed for planned sorties later that night to crush the front of Dean's navy. The Peltast, a giant missile-slinging cruiser [reference: Armament] was put in heavy escort and sent right to the front lines to rain down hell-fire on the opposing navy. The flank 4th and 9th fleets lingered behind for support and reinforcement.

Operation Right Switch had begun.

Drizzts Army

14-01-2005, 03:49

Most of the planned operation was discussed at the confrence. They needed to demoralize Zooiges Navy before they can mount any good offensive against our homeland.

Operation Swift Scimatar

Dean, after hearing the plan then contacted both 2nd and 4th fleets HQ Ports near Drownin. He specifically ordered them two fleets to engage the Zooige Fleet down south of their homeland. They are to use distracting tatics to confuse the enemy navy.

2nd Fleet-
4 Modified Bismarck Class Battleships
2 Nimitz Class Carriers
20 PT Boats
5 Mirka II Class Frigates
14 Kashin Class Destroyers
9 Kresta Class Crusiers
4 Sierria SSN Subs

4th Fleet-
5 Modified Bismarck Class Battleships
2 Nimitz Class Carriers
9 PT Boats
6 Mirka II Class Frigates
6 Kashin Class Destroyers
3 Kresta Class Crusiers
3 Sierria SSN Subs

The 2 Delta and 4 remaing SSBN subs have a more intresting task, they are to go behind the enemy and attack them with torpedos in the rear, but... one special Typhoon the Lloth Crusader is to go behind enemy lines, using the newly built catipellar drive which will be the only other Typhoon to use it besides the first Typhoon which was captured by the rebels. The Lloth Crusader Is ordered to go behind enemy fleets, using the silent drive, then to appear at Zooigedoms coast, launch 4 normal Convential Missles and then to return back to Drownin for debreifing

The Zoogie People

14-01-2005, 04:43

All Zoogiedom air force was focused on the destruction of the two large Drizzts fleets. Indeed, most important of all were the aircraft carriers and battleships - these were high priority targets; frigates could be ignored until later, but the squadrons had to eliminate air cover and the battleship presence in the Sea of Navaras.

All, indeed, that the Lloth Crusader with its silent drive slipped past Zoogiedom defenses unnoticed and untouched.

As operations commenced, though, the Peltast reported a possible sonar detecting and immediately radioed the Virginia and Sea Horse submarines in the area to check on it. Four Drizzts submarines were detected nearly within range; destroyers and submarines themselves were sent immediately forth to eliminate this threat, at whatever cost to them.

No matter what, they could not afford to let an aircraft carrier get torched.

Anarresa

14-01-2005, 08:29

The assault fleet stood idle only disturbed by the monotonous take offs and landings of ZaS-27s. It seemed calm enough, but anyone who looked at the sky could see the dozens of Valefors patrolling the airspace above and around the fleet along with their AWCS's.

"Admiral Silverton sir!"
"Yes Captain?"
"The AWACs are showing a large increase of patrols near our airspace, courtesy of T.R."
"Well judging by their 'attack' on Zoogiedom's fleet, I don't take their commanders to be that bright. Expand our recon perimiter. If they're moving their fleet around we'll be there to hit them"
"Make sure you relay any fleet positions to the Air Force, they'll know what to do"
"Will do sir!"

It didn't take long for the Rekuwatorian fleet to be identified. Within an hour F-255s and scramjet drones were en route to their target fully loaded with anti-ship missiles. The drones hit first, hundreds SAMs and two hundred anti-ship missiles streaked past eachother twoards their targets. A dozen drones were downed by the first volley alone, but that was their purpose. The 100 drones weren't ment to survive. High overhead the real threat approached, 45 black triangles decelerated from their crusing speed. Withing a 20 seconds they deployed their munitions and were soaring back home, even if they were detected among the chaos of the drones, they would be long gone by the time missile locks were established. Anarresa had thrown its first punch.

Total Munitions Expended: 478 Medium Anti-ship missiles, 135 Heavy scramjet anti-ship munitions

The Zoogie People

14-01-2005, 23:36

The Naval Air Corps were enjoying their solid air cover and exploiting their advantage in air superiority; laden with anti-ship missiles and laser guided munitions they attacked the Drizzt fleet with only moderate opposition from the air.

Then the Drizzt navy struck back.

Deep down in the sea a Virginia class was lying silently, hunting for the enemy. The crew had received a chilling message from the Peltast - there's something in these waters, something that shouldn't be there. It was now there job to find it.

A faint blob occured on the sonar scan. "I've got something!" shouted the radar operative who identified it first. More scans. More targets. The captain of the submarine relayed this to the carriers and the rest of the fleets, which confirmed the sitings at once. A chilling atmosphere then set down on the crew. "Okay," said the captain. "We are going to war."

The Drizzt force struck first. Missiles were launched en masse at the carriers; emergency helicopters were prepared for essential high-ranking personell and aircraft rushed off the deck as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, men manned the CIWS and other defense systems in an attempt to shoot the anti-ship missiles down.

Immediately the Alreigh Burke's set into motion, deploying their torpedoes at the intruders. Anti-submarine frigates were sent to destroy them; the two Virginia-class submarines in the immediate area began to engage and fire immediately.

But the cruise missiles were coming in too quickly, too many. Even as one was shot down, another struck the deck of a carrier from the 8th Fleet; barely a minute later a Mk 48 torpedo struck in the hull. Sailors scrambled to try to save the embattled carrier, but another torpedo would strike in the same general area and split a tremendous seam into the carrier. It was sinking.

"Lock, load, fire!" Various personell were barking a dizzying array of orders on board the Virginia-class submarine as they hunted down the Drizzt intruders. Their own torpedoes were launched at the submarines, and the foe was decimated - but not before the damage was done.

A report was given to Admiral Fueller of the 3rd Fleet summarizing the losses. He was astonished. "Two carriers sunk, a third damaged and limping back to port, and another light carrier utterly destroyed? We've lost several frigates as well?"

"Sir, the damage we inflicted on the enem-"

"I don't care!" said the admiral. "There was no reason we should have lost a single carrier. We've got a lot to make up for now. Now I have to report to Commander Tullius. Son of a cherub."

Tullius was not pleased either, but gave orders to resolve the situation. "Send the 4th fleet in to patch the losses, deploy the 9th fleet on the flank. Full-out assault. Be on the watch," he commanded.

Then, on the mainland, four missiles descended on separate military bases and air fields. The air raid warning was sounded; men rushed into position and manned the proper defenses. Missile-interceptors were launched and managed to hit one of the oncoming conventional warheads in midair; another one of them missed its mark, damaging but not destroying several hardened shelters.

Two more, however, found their mark. With the force of a thousand bombs [figuratively, not literally] the missile detonated; hangars simultaneously crumbled into pieces, fragments of the aircraft inside them exploding and flying in various directions. A great fireball spread over the air base, engulfing and felling the control tower; barracks, communications, and bunkers were torched and damaged extensively. Squadrons of ZaS-27s were lost in the attack.

Still more damaging was one that landed in the center of an army airfield; barracks were obliterated completely, killing hundreds of soldiers residing in them; helicopters were destroyed in their hangars and on the tarmac.

-
Jaganda

When he finished, Dailey's mouth hung open. Resden stared back grimly. "We've sustained considerable damage on the mainland. Admiral Fueller and Commander Tullius have both recommended full retaliation and a full-scale unrelenting assault."

"We're not having a break, then, are we?" said Dailey, who certainly no longer wanted a break. "If we are, I'm staying."

Later that day President Hansien appeared in front of the Presidential residence to address a crowd of citizens and reporters, televised nationally. "Today," he said, "Thousands of servicemen have died and significant damage has been dealt to our forces in the area, both on sea and on land. Rest assured we will not relent.

"I am now declaring the Edict of Naortes in effect. The war time economy will swing into full gear, and this government will pour limores into the defense sector and raise a large military force for purposes of this conflict. I am now announcing that manufacturers will be concentrating on defense supplies and that the consumer industry will take a hit; I ask my fellow Zoogies to endure during these times so that better ones might return. The budget and your taxes will be raised to wartime standards for the defense of our homeland.

"I ask all to bear in mind during the next few months, and potentially the next few years...that we will prevail. Lloth shall be destroyed! Our resolve, unwavering, our retribution swift."

-
North coastline

As night fell and as the 4th and 9th fleets moved into position, a squadron of large military aircraft could be seen eclipsing the brilliant sunset. Four SC-240 aircraft banked and turned in formation as they headed out to sea to deliver wrath and retribution on Dean's forces.

"Feet wet," reported the squadron lead. "Commence Strike I."

They aircraft manuevered into position, and the bays opened, from which cruise missiles dropped down, ignited, and sped off into the distance. Several dozen cruise missiles were launched in all, against the remaining Drizzt Bismark and Nimitz-class ships, as well as logistics vessels. The aircraft than banked, gained altitude, and flew on. The second volley would launch dozens more cruise missiles at the Drizzt air bases, harbors, and drydocks on the Drizzt coastline.

Drizzts Army

15-01-2005, 00:48

On the sea front

The Derilos was speeding towards the Zooige Fleet, her 15 inch guns preparing to fire on their surface fleet, they were with the rest of the 2nd Fleet, heading to actually fire normal guns into the ships like the old days

"Well what a day, we are after Zooiges navy and we haven't seen one ship at all yet" said Captain Jaras of the Derilos "Now we just need-" The alarms started going off and the people started rushing to battle stations, they have gotten a visual contact of Zas-27s on approach to the convoy. The men started to man 30mm AA Vulcans on the ship and begun to fire on the Zas-27 group. But some of the planes escape the fire and made their attacks on the ships. The Derilos shook all over as a missle hitted the stern of the ship, damaging the rudder, another missle hiitted close to the ship, making 20 men overboard from the shock wave. The F-14s on one of the Nimitz carriers were starting to launch when 3 bombs were launched against the carrier. One hitted a F-14 and it went into flames, another hitted the Loading Bay, incinerating some of the planes and men inside, the final one hitted the bridge, killing the ships captain and most of the officers. Then all of the sudden, a explosion splitting the carrier in half happended, men fly and explode from this one explosion. The carrier, the planes, and the men started to sink into the ocean without anytime to get into lifeboats. over 1,500 men drown and die from this sinking and explosion of the carrier. The other carrier, firing AA Guns into the Zas-27s, only takes damage in the Helicopter bay, destroying several HC129s and killing a few men. The Bismarcks on the other hand have different scenarios, They are heavily damaged and 3 Sink beneath the waves. The small surface ships started firing their AA Guns aswell

At Home

A new order for aircraft has been placed for 60 HC141s, and now into 510 X-35s to combat the Zooige Zas-27s, along with 100 Zas-27s they have production rights too. Factories of war are starting to supply the military of the nation. New ships are starting to be built.

But they too are starting to be attacked. The alarms went off and they try to shoot down 12 Cruise Missles that are heading in. 2 are shot and explode in the air, one goes offcourse and heads straight into a Childrens Hospital in Drownin. Over 50 Children die in the explosion with 200 wounded, this has made the whole nation, including Dean shocked about these paticular two missles hitting a innocent Childrens Hospital. The remaining 9 hitted their targets, a few squadrons of HC141's and F-16Ds go up in flames, the drydocks are severly damaged and production of these ships have slowed down. The harbors thou, both military and civilian have been hit. These include 9 Destroyers, 5 Frigates, 10 PT Boats, 20 Civilian Fishing Ships, and a Cruiseliner killing 20 Civilians in port.

The news of the attacks on the Childrens Hospital and Civlian Ships in Harbors have reached headlines, in both Deans side and Drizzts Side. Both sides are shocked about what happended in these attacks

On Cahoon Island

Drizzt reads the news on the attacks, he immeaditly spills his water seeing the part about the Childrens Hospital, hes in total shock. His objectives were to destroy Deans power, NOT attack and kill civilians. He quickly runs too a communications station near his HQ. He tries to send a message to Zooigedom explaining about these attacks, showing also pictures sources in Drownin sent him. He officialy suggests that the Zooige Navy and Army check their cruise missles before they launch them

The Zoogie People

15-01-2005, 02:23

Public announcement by the Zoogiedom Military Command Central, ZMCC, Palishdar

We are most aggrieved by the loss of a children's hospital and the extensive collateral damage that has been done as a result of our military actions. There is no denything these deaths and this damage, and for it we take full responsibility. To the International Red Cross and other relief organizations the Zoogiedom government has donated $85mn to help this immediate cause and can only hope Dean will accept this aid.

However, we must note that there is no war without collateral damage. Any nation undertaking the burden of war knows this. Not only a few civilian contractors died in the recent extensive strikes against Zoogiedom military bases in Northern Zoogiedom. Dean also accepted and allowed for civilian casualties when he refused to accept the last diplomatic ultimatum delivered to him. We would also like to note that Dean himself only recently mobilized his own military to senselessly slaughter scores of Drizzts citizens on purpose - and yet the citizens of Drizzts are not by this outraged?

Also be it known that all Zoogiedom technology committed to this war is top-notch. When we fire a cruise missile, we fire to hit our objective. We fire to hit, not to miss, and certainly not to deal damage to civilians. No guidance technology is perfect, however, and this was caused more by Drizzt military jamming techniques as by malfunctioning guidance systems. Bear this in mind.

Finally, we had no knowledge that Dean had integrated civilian and military harbors. To the extent of our past intelligence and satellite readings we were able to gather only that the harbour was used for military vessels; to stock fishing ships and a land a luxury cruiser there while engaged in war is sheer cowardice, pure and simple. There is no honor in soldiers hiding behind their unarmed civilian brethren.

Be it known to ALL DRIZZTS CITIZENS that ANY MILITARY TARGET is HENCEFORTH SUBJECT TO TARGET. Drizzts citizens are advised strongly to STAY CLEAR of all military installations; Dean is requested to personally enforce this if he wishes to reduce the collateral damage his country suffers.

Personal communique to Drizzts

My dear friend,

Surely you do not consider us so dishonourable as to attack civilians on purpose? As you ought to know from our past dealings, we will only use bleeding edge technology and will only target military installations. We were unable to prevent Dean this time from hiding behind civilian targets as we were not aware of them, but will in the future do everything in our capacity to avoid another such incident.

Again, you of all ought to know that we don't target civilians. There is no war without side effects, and we are seeing them here.

Drizzts Army

15-01-2005, 02:50

Deans General Statement to the people

With these attacks, Dean has finally ordered all civlians to leave military areas or they shall be arrested as traitors to the country and sent off the the Wasteland for jail. We shall not have another incident like this again.

For all that protest against the war, shall be planned for a public punishment that shall send a message against the other protesters. We are not kidding around with protesters and traitors!! We are damn right serious and we shall do it!!

The submarines

The submarines that have sunk the Zooigedom Carriers now are ordered to focus on the Zooige Submarines and ships like the Peltast. The Lloth Crusader is ordered to launch four more missles at the Zooigedom fleets before submerging, engaging the silent drive, and returning to base. The F-14s now focus on the carriers and the ASW Helicopters in the Zooige Fleet

Natoa

15-01-2005, 05:53

Communique to all Nations of Isles of Arden:

exerpt from Marshal Reik's speech on Thursday:

"Natoa is a properous nation, we have chose a path of Belligerent Neutrality. We shall continue trade with Drizzts and the other fascist nations, while limiting trade with nations siding with the Zoogies. This is a position we wish to take due to the vast population difference in our proud nation and the filthy Zoogies. If our neutrality is infringed on in any way by a nation, that nation can expect a swift and decisive military offensive from Natoa."

-Natoan Intelligence Agency

Anarresa

16-01-2005, 00:54

Anarresan Naval Press Release:

Concerning Natoas involvement in this conflict Anarresa has enacted a new policy in dealing with Natoan merchant/militay vessels and aircraft. Any vessel or aircraft of Natoan origin en route to Drizzt's or T.R. must turn away or be fired upon. Any vessel or aircraft which does not give its destination upon demand of Anarresan forces willl also be subject to deadly force.

The Zoogie People

16-01-2005, 05:35

Drizzts, forgive me for the following line of roleplay that is utterly terrible.

Zoogiedom naval forces continued to sustain losses, but were able to effectively counter them. More fleets were ordered to sweep through the area to enhance the military presence there.

Declaration of stance on Natoa

(in response to...)

"Natoa is a properous nation, we have chose a path of Belligerent Neutrality. We shall continue trade with Drizzts and the other fascist nations, while limiting trade with nations siding with the Zoogies. This is a position we wish to take due to the vast population difference in our proud nation and the filthy Zoogies. If our neutrality is infringed on in any way by a nation, that nation can expect a swift and decisive military offensive from Natoa."

For Natoa's continued prosperity, and if Natoa's leadership is wise, it will divert its path to 'full' neutrality. There is no such thing as belligerent neutrality. It is clearly evident that in this conflict you are against us, and we shall be against you.

Any Natoan military presence that we come in contact with in the normal course of our patrol will be fired upon, and destroyed - no questions asked. Further, as part of our efforts at cutting off supplies to Drizzts Army, all trade defined as contraband (pertaining to military) from Natoa to Drizzts or any declared ally of Drizzts will be sunk - no questions asked.

We don't have to decimate you, nor do we have any reasons for doing so - don't give us any.

--State Dept.

Natoa

16-01-2005, 21:07

OOC: There is such thing as belligerent neutrality. In WWII the United States originally held a position of belligerent neutrality until 1941 when it officially joined the allies.

Anarresa

16-01-2005, 21:23

OOC: Because Germany declared war on it a day after pearl harbor. Belligerent Neutrality is closer to a logistical ally than neutrality, theres no need to try and hide it.

The Zoogie People

17-01-2005, 00:53

OOC: There is such thing as belligerent neutrality. In WWII the United States originally held a position of belligerent neutrality until 1941 when it officially joined the allies.

OOC: But not in my world. As far as I can tell, you're aiding Drizzts in every way short of actually sending troops, and even then only because you aren't in a position to. Therefore you are in my government's eyes, an enemy.

Samtonia

17-01-2005, 04:47

SAT-RECON MAIC Heradquarters, Delta Point, Samtonia
"So, Fred, anything going on that I should know about?" laughed a very tan, very trim Lance Coporal Herb Zimmer as he sat back down at his workstation in the SAT-RECON MAIC (Monitoring and Information Center).

The man he was replacing, one Corporal Barnes, shook his head. "Nope Herb. Nothing that I've seen. Of course, you do have quite a backlog. Hope you got a good tan. You won't be seeing the light of day for a while longer." With a laugh, gone was Zimmer's co-worker.

Zimmer looked at the mountainous pile of paper and only one thought quickly came to mind. Shit. Sighing, Zimmer grabbed the top folder off the stack and began skimming through it. And as he realized what was happening, he began to get decidedly uncomfortable. Looked like Barnes was right.

Samtonian Military Command, 0130 hours
The clicking sounds of their heels echoed down the corridor as the two officials walked away from the meeting of the JCOS that had just adjourned. Defense Minister Dalton was certainly angry at the general who strode next to him.

"Damn it Jim, how'd it progress this far without us knowing about it? How did that report just sit on a desk for a few days?!"

"Jesus, I'm sorry again about it. Look, it was bureaucratic mismanagement. Somone didn't change the standing orders to send those types of dispatches to Zimmer's desk, even though he was gone."

Dalton raised an eyebrow at this. "Was this fixed?"

The general nodded. "Of course. The situation was mended and the soldier who screwed this up will be appropriately disciplined." Neither men let on the fact that, in a matter such as this, appropriate punishment could mean transfer to a very nasty place to be stuck in a military post.

Dalton nodded. "Good. Well, I hope the Zoogies won't mind that they're getting our help just a bit late. Oh well. Better late then never."

Official Communique to Zoogie National Government
[quote]
Well, we're sorry it took so long. Ah well, at least we're here now. As per various agreements as ex-allies and allies at thjis time (Though I forget the full agreements in this regard), and due to the fact we need a bit of practice with our new ships, Samtonia is ready to help you out in some way.

Of course, our idea involves pounding the coast of this Drizzts Army place and landing marine divisions. However, your ideas could be slightly different. So, how might you want us to help? We're going to send pretty much everything we bought at this point- want to test out our new ships.

Dalton figures that more then a thousand ships will swing the balance of the war quite convincingly in your favor. Of course, I would tend to agree. So, what are your needs? Where do you want our new fleets to come? Hope we're not too late to help.

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Minister X, Leader of Samtonian Council of Thirteen

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Field Marshal James Dalton, Defense Minister

Natoa

17-01-2005, 05:00

Despite several announcements of Natoan Neutrality, Natoa will now have to officially go to war. Today Marshal Reiks began assembling the fleet to send the first troops to aid Drizzts army. In a meeting with the ambassador of Ar Sandis, a new member of the Isles of Arden, Marshal Reiks outlined a loose alliance with the dictatorship nation. Natoan forces have been mobilized and are preparing for war.

OOC: Ar Sandis is led by one of my friends in real life, we already talked about this outside of NationStates.

The Zoogie People

17-01-2005, 05:29

(OOC) Drizzts had closed this off earlier to non-regional members, but I'm going to see if you can't be in this anyway. You're much too good of a roleplayer and say, if you happen to be in the market for a region...;) The thing I would need the most would be land forces, as I don't have an army fit for invasion.

A thousand ships? o_O Wow, our populations must be getting large. I can barely comprehend those numbers.

Official Communique to Samtonia

Don't be sorry; it was mismanagement on both sides. We should have called you, but thought it was a regional situation that could be resolved purely internally. Now the ramnifications of our military downsizing could not be more obvious. We aren't obtaining a lightning-fast victory, and supposing that we do, we don't have land forces prepared either way.

The Drizzts coast is roughly two hundred to four hundred (depending on where on the coastline it is) from the Zoogie coast in the current defined battle theatre. We'll see you there. We've got numerous fleets there, having quadrupled our original commitment to go for a more convincing victory...twenty carrier battle groups.

Official Communique to Natoa

This was your choice, we advised you and offered you full neutrality. Very well. This is the point of no return. Alea iacta est. The die is cast.

Anarresa

17-01-2005, 05:30

We'd be more than happy to intercept your fleets en route to drizzit's [/horrible rp]

Natoa

17-01-2005, 13:28

NRV Orion (Los Angles class Submarine)

Captain Greenston eyed the latest radio traffic in his office. Brand new orders from command.
All Royal Natoan vessels are to proceed to full alert status. War has been declared. NRV Orion is to proceed to Zoogie waters with the 1st Natoan Submarine group.
"Lieutenant, have you seen this?" he said.
A tall, thin man opened the door.
"Yes sir, shall i tell the helm?" the lieutenant asked.
"Yes, set a course for Zoogie controlled waters. All ahead 2/3" the Captain answered.
"Aye sir."

Later that day...

The NRV Orion along with 2 other Los Angeles class submarines in the 1st Natoan Submarine Group slip into Zoogie waters.
"Sir, I have a sonar contact bearing one-zero degrees." said the sonar operator.
"What does it look like Petty Officer?" asked Captain Greenston.
"A naval vessel sir, looks like maybe a destroyer on patrol."
The Captain picked up his intercom mic.
"All hands this is the Captain. We have a sonar contact. Prepare forward tubes one and two for firing."
His voice echoed across the sub, then a voice came over the comm from the torpedo room.
"Tubes one and two ready for firing Captain." it said.
The Lieutenant looked up at Captain Greenston.
"Are you sure you want to do this sir, once we fire, theres no going back."
The Captain raised the mic to his mouth.
"Fire."

Anarresa

17-01-2005, 19:39

OOC: Just an FYI, Zoogie can ignore the attack if he wanted to. An entire sub group of L.A. classes sliping through an excellent sub net is doubtful at best. Maybe one or two subs but the chance of a large group is slim to none.

Natoa

17-01-2005, 19:41

OOC: I didnt mean that they all went through at the same time. Just eventually they will all go through.

Anarresa

17-01-2005, 19:53

OOC: Ok, it just sounded like you had 8 subs in a bunch right next to Zoogie's fleet

Natoa

17-01-2005, 20:53

OOC: lol, i understand your concern :-P I'm kinda learning as i go.
Thanks though

The Zoogie People

18-01-2005, 02:00

There is an old rule, a bit of sagely wisdom, that the Zoogiedom military has always strived to follow. There is safety in numbers. It is a rare naval vessel that travels alone, a rare aircraft that flies without some sort of support behind it, a rare soldier that wanders into enemy lines without his platoon.

The destroyer was an old one, an Arleigh Burke from the mid-80's. It had seen numerous combat duty and was scheduled to be replaced within the year, possibly faster given the current situation.

Below it were a pair of lurking Virginia-class submarines, altered considerably and refitted with silent drive to act as a bridge between the Virginia and the new class of submarine coming in to replace them. And not twenty nautical miles behind them was the light aircraft carrier Doelus, an Ingenuity-class trimaran from Doujin built several years back.

"Are they going to fire?" asked a sonar operatives on one of the submarines. They had recently detected the three-ship contigent of Natoa and were now, as they said, 'fully flexed' - but waiting.

"I don't think they have a choice, they've already crossed the Rubicon," replied his commanding officer. "But no matter what was declared, remember, we're not going to be the first ones that fire."

"Aye."

And then, they fired. The patrol group immediately notified central military command, and then promptly fired in return.

"Isn't this overkill?"

"So what?"

Drizzts Army

18-01-2005, 04:17

Alot of activity has been going on outside of the square in front of the capitol. Guards have been guarding the place quietly, a few Machineguns had been placed in the middle of the square, with dean next to them waiting. Moments later, a group of 90 civlian men, women, and children walked into the square, with guards marching them. They formed a huge circle in the square, facing Dean and the 20mm Vulcans. Dean's hawkeyed face looks towards the group, at each man, woman, and child. He all of the sudden says this

"By the order of myself! You 90 have been found gulity of helping the rebels and our enemy Zooigedom. FOR THAT! You are here by sentenced to death! This is what happens when you betray your country and comrades! Now you shall pay for your actions!

He and 3 other men man the Vulcans, he gives the order to fire, and the 4 start firing on the group. Men and women yelling and screaming, even a few 6 yr olds cry for their mother as they get shot by the Vulcans. A cameraman is shooting this all happening as a propaganda film about traitors.

The Zoogie People

18-01-2005, 04:48

Secretary Dailey stared at the footage of Dean's propoganda film and said out loud, "And they gripe about our civilian casualties."

He soon formally requested President Hansien to call a meeting to decide a course of action; this request was at once fulfilled. Gathering behind closed doors and with a large box of donuts, the upper echelons of decision-making convened.

National security adviser Resdon started. "Dean's brutally rounded up and executed ninety people, seemingly randomly, and used it as a propoganda tool. We're going to have to do something about this."

"How?" protested the defense secretary, Dredon. "All our forces are committed to seeking out and destroying enemy navies. The Samtonian contigent has not yet arrived. We're spread thin, it'll be months before the wartime economy yields significant changes."

There was a general murmur of assent. Dailey made considerable defense of his position though, igniting an hour-long debate. It was quite a dilemna - something had to be done, but there was no means of doing it.

Finally, Dredon opened up. "I am highly reluctant to recommend this," he said slowly. "But in light of this dilemna, perhaps we should consider mobilizing TAGYRS."

"Mobilizing TAGYRS!" exclaimed the President.

"Mobilizing TAGYRS!" exclaimed the national security adviser.

"Mobilizing TAGYRS!" exclaimed the secretary of state.

"Mobilizing TAGYRS!" exclaimed the Praetorius general of the army. "What the heck are the TAGYRS?"

There was a pause, and Dailey looked at the general in surprise. "And they call you the Praetorius general?"

At this time, a figure clad in black, who had ducked out of the deliberations for most of the meeting, emerged from a dark corner of the room (where he had been consuming donuts). "Shut up, Dailey," he said smoothly. "As you have no idea what TAGYRS is, either."

The secretary of state looked down sheepishly.

"For those of ye unenlightened cherubs," continued the man, whose name was supposedly Smith, "TAGYRS is a top-secret government initiative to construct highly-trained, cream of the elite, bleedingly equipped fighting forces. They're supplied with the best of the best of the best's successor technology. They're trained and committed like no other. They operate in tiny numbers, with stunning efficiency, lightning speed, and little to no casualties."

Silence.

"Nice speech," said Dailey. "How come nobody ever told me?"

"Because you can't shut up."

"Oh. Fair enough."

"Also," said the defense minister, rising. "TAGYRS is top-secret. Only those who absolutely needed to know, knew. You never did, being the secretary of state. The only reason you know now is...well."

"My advice," said Smith, interjecting, "Is to compile a large-scale intelligence/DENP* operation to set up a TAGYRS infiltration and extract Drizzts. From our strategic assessments, there is no way that without help he can sustain the fight against Dean, the odds are insurmountable. We have to get him out of there before Dean goes medieval on his rear and destroys him. Well?"

Drizzts Army

18-01-2005, 13:28

Meanwhile in Free Drizzt Legion

Drizzt along with a few of his most trusted generals gathered around a map table that had the whole map of Drizzts Army.

"Well..Any of you have any ideas?" Drizzt calmly asked his generals

General I'ter made the first report "Our air forces have been protected well against Dean's Operation Death Warrant at least, guess those dummies we used did the job well, and them plastic aircraft. I bet now since Dean's airpower has been weakend by Zooigedom, we can somehow organize a air campaign of our own

Drizzt looked up "How are you going to do that? Dean still has a few SAMs that can shoot our planes down"

General I'ter responded to that with a grin "Cause my comrade, General M'ken has a raid planned to disable the SAMs around the main target areas at night so our planes will be able"

"General M'ken, your gonna have to explain this raid more to me" Drizzt firmly said to M'ken.

(Will finish this later, didn't have the time)

Forkilania

18-01-2005, 17:20

Thge nation of forkilania wishes to offer any and all assistance required to the government including nerve gas

:mp5: :sniper: :mp5:

Anarresa

18-01-2005, 22:14

*proceeds to vaporize forkilania* [/INGORE]

(please don't post if its not relavent or intellegent)

The Zoogie People

18-01-2005, 23:39

The mission went underway, with refinements. After considerable debate and revisings of the strategic assessment, it was determined that it was probably safest if Drizzts and his generals directed the activities of the rebellion from a safer area, but it would not necessarily be required.

A stealthy SP-240 infiltration aircraft, nicknamed the 'Raven,' cut through the skies as silently as possible. With its active ECM and other low-observables features, it hopefully wouldn't be detected, or would be mistaken for a cargo. If it were, there were still squadrons of fighters ready to scramble in and bail out the Raven; among these were a squadron of TAGYRS ZaS-27s.

Skirting at lower than normal altitudes along one of the rebellion islands, the aircraft proceeded with its drop-and-run mission. A hatch opened, compromising its RCS if only for a minute, and squads of paratroopers dropped out of it. Its task completed, the Raven egressed and return to the safety net created by the Naval Air Corps.

These para's weren't the 101st Airborne, they were Marine Spec Ops forces, led by paramilitary units of the DENP agency; DENP being rumoured to stand for 'definitely everyday normal people.' They set about their own task right away: to deliver a message to Drizzts.

They couldn't risk electronic communication, as that was at considerable risk of being intercepted. Rather, they knew where Drizzts was already, courtesy of the DENP intelligence department and military logistics, and had landed not far from this point. They were armed and lethal, but weren't by any means behind enemy lines.

At length the squad leader, Frank Reilly, used a messenger to deliver a request to speak with Drizzts personally.

The Zoogie People

19-01-2005, 23:23

OOC: Hey, y'all still around? *peers around* Natoa, Samtonia...

The wartime economy could not churn out immediate yields: large quantities ship keels were not laid in a span of a few days...but it was expected that the new men and the new equipment would arrive in due time. Meanwhile, a disportionate amount of effort was being poured into the Drizzt campaign. The question was no longer so much, "What divisions are deployed to the threatre?" as "What divisions aren't deployed to the theatre?"

Military bases along the coastline were bustling with activity. Aircraft took off and landed constantly, going to and arriving from sorties. Some were damaged, some never made it back. Large boxed-wing cargoes were arriving daily at most, hourly at some airbases, bringing supplies and ammunition. The sea was streaming with Zoogiedom naval vessels as more carrier groups were brought in to vastly expand the explosiveness of Operation Right Shift.

Everything assembled, the campaign began in earnest. Fleets began moving forward, aircraft having established a small breathing room, a cushion of air superiority in the neutral zone between Zoogiedom and Drizzts. Thousands of aircraft flew even further onward, seeking out and seeking to destroy the entire Drizzts air resistence. Ships were already in range of the longer-ranged cruise missiles and began to fire relentlessly at the enemy fleet. This would not come without price, but it would also not come with defeat, as the plan said.

And then the air force became involved. Prior to this most of the conducted battles were fought by carrier-based aircraft wings, with land-based fighters providing defensive patrols and logistical support. This role had gradually expanded, but now it increased even more.

As dawn broke several mornings later, the fighting continued relentlessly in the straits between Zoogiedom and Drizzts. On the southern side of the island Nordil, however, it was calm and silent: the calm before the storm. As the sun rose from beyond the mountains behind Hanscom Base, a wing of sinister, black aircraft were unveiled, their crew silently preparing them for launch. Everything was checked once, again, and a third time: were the weapons bays working? How about the flaps? Airframe integrity full? LOS paint intact? RCS uncompromised? All systems go?

Large laser-guided munitions and longer-ranged air-to-ground missiles were fitted into the weapons bays. More overall checks were conducted, and the first of the B-2 spirits was led onto the runway. On the parallel runway beside it, the third of a four-aircraft wing of ZaS-27s was taking off, one of two squadrons flying in advance to provide personal escort of the bombers on the first leg of the journey.

"Control tower, is airspace clear for takeoff?" radioed the Spirit pilot, disengaging the wheel breaks to his bomber.

"Aye. Clear'd for takeoff. Happy hunting."

The engines were then switched on, a dim roar, and the delta-shaped black mass began to move forward on the runway. It gradually gained speed and then took off, lifting into the air and soaring up to high altitudes as it made its way to the first waypoint. It was soon joined by its partner; these two were to conduct preliminary bombing runs into enemy airspace and behind enemy lines in two separate locations, protected by hefty escort squadrons.

Samtonia

19-01-2005, 23:46

[OOC- sorry.....it's exam week. I'll have a post up tomorrow. I promise.]

The Zoogie People

19-01-2005, 23:49

[ooc] That's fine. I have finals tomorrow and friday, and I really should start, ah, studying. In fact, I think I'll do that now.

Natoa

20-01-2005, 21:14

OOC: Sorry i havent posted in a while, my internet was down for a few day.

Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru

20-01-2005, 22:43

ooc
Haven't posted in a week or so. Sorry, but other things have pulled my attention. After this post, T-R will be pulled from the war entirely. Thank you and have a good day <3

ic
The fleets sent after Anarssea were either called back or were destroyed moments into setting fire upon the enemy. It was hopeless. The fleets shipped to Drizzts Army to provide supplies were out of reach now... ah, what a wonderful world. A wonderful world indeed.

Maze Kieravich was a man of refined taste, but also a man who refused to fight a hopeless war. He sipped a cup of odd-looking tea and sighed, tapping on the headset that was around his head. "Ramsey?" His voice was quiet, delicate with a rather childish curiosity. The voice of his closest advisor graced him.

"Yes, sir?"

"Pull everything we have back. The fleets, the survivors, et cetera. I don't want to mingle in this affair any more." Without another word, he tapped the speaker off, leaned back and took a deep breath. Ahh, the smell of peace was far in the distance. He'd have to focus on the revolts against him now. "Mm, wonderful."

Ramsey, on the other hand, had collapsed after hearing that Tsukaemu-Rekuwatoru would be pulled from the war. The man didn't even bother telling him to florificate their withdrawl, just plain out told him that he wanted the country to take a leave from warfare. Something was horribly wrong with Maze...

...had he gripped a fair concept of reality yet?

"...Damn it, Maze..." Cut. Wham. Once more Ramsey rammed his head down against the desk and released a very low-toned scream, closing his eyes. "CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!"

"...Cannot believe what?" Maze was in the doorway at that particular moment, grinning like a mad little Cheshire cat. His cup was in hand, lips pressed to the edge for another sip.

"...Nothing. Nothing at all, sir." Ramsey forced a smile through his teeth, rubbing his head. He motioned toward the control system in front of him and nodded slowly. "Making the necessary precautions to leave the war and cease all ties with anyone."

"Ah, I'm going to watch then. It'll be better than the repeats of the morning sitcoms..."

And the calls were indeed made to all those who T-R involved itself with - Drizzts, Zoogiedom, Anarssea, and whomever allied themselves with the rather... silly country. Ties were severed abruptly and all troops were called back.

The Zoogie People

21-01-2005, 02:56

Hansien was in the war room when the call arrived. Advisers, secretaries, generals, and emissaries were all frantically rushing around amid a wall-sized LCD screen currently showing a map of the battle zone. His personal emissary approached him. "Call for you, sir. Tseukamuan government, some guy named Ramsey."

"Hello," he said, taking the receiver.

What happened next stunned him. "Per order of the great Maze himself, all Tseukamouan fleets and forces are ordered to withdraw, and the nation is to pull from warfare immediately." Click. Whoever was on the opposite end of the line evidently wasn't happy.

The State Dept. too had received a formal declaration from Tseukamu-Rekuwator. It was official.

Statement of Pardon

Zoogiedom hereby relieves Tseukamu-Rekuwatoru of all post-war related burdens and repercussions for making a wise choice at this early a stage in the campaign. All Zoogiedom forces will stand down from engagement with Tseukamuan fleets and forces and allow them safe passage back to their homeland. We will seek no war reparations from Tseukamu-Rekuwatoru.

The Tseukamuan Government is hereby also extended an invitation to diplomatic meetings in our foreign center in the Mythelian Isles, in order that we may patch up relations.

Let this be an example to other nations that have not played a heavy role, that it is not too late for them to remove themselves from this conflict and its consequences. All others, suffer our wrath.

Official government press release, signed & sealed, Michael Hansien Consul

(OOC: You're an excellent roleplayer. Seriously, you need to do this more often :) Of course, I am making this statement largely because of the total ineptitude of your military in all engagements thus far.)

Drizzts Army

21-01-2005, 03:05

Flying off towards Zooigedom

Drizzt and 10 of his most trusted generals have left the Resistance base on Cahoon with Zooige military teams and are now being flown to Zooigedom. FDL(Free Drizzt Legion) Zas-27's are flying with the air convoy, making sure Dean does not touch and kill Drizzt. They are keeping close to the plane/helicopter, so if any missle was heading for the transport, would hit one of the fighters than the transport

((Will finish later))

Natoa

21-01-2005, 03:09

Natoan Military Command Headquarters, Reiksgrad
"General Illiya, T-R forces are withdrawing from the theatre."
"What, why?" asked the General
"It appears they are ceasing their war effort. That leaves us outnumbered more so in this war."
"Was that a defeatist comment 2nd Lieutenant?"
"Sorry sir, no sir."
"Good. Contact Admiral Lor at Naval Command."
"Yes sir,"
The General picks up the phone next to the desk.
"Admiral, what is that status of those submarines?"
There was a long pause.
"One destroyed, one heavily damaged. On still operational inside Zoogie waters." said the voice blandly.
"Order the fleets on full alert, prepare the Typhoons. Activate all ICBM and SLBM and put them on stand-by." ordered General Illiya.
"Yes Comrade General."
General Illiya put down the reciever. He knew that this was more serious than he has previously thought.

Chan-Li City Square, Oriso Province
Thirty civilians stand blindfolded against a brick wall. A tall Army Officer approaches with his pistol drawn.
"You are all suspected traitors against our glorious government. You have all been implicated in the terrorist bombing of the Holy Empire of Danite Embassy. Although no people were hurt in the explosion, you shall all confess or die for your defeatist, traitorous beliefs."
"Captain Palu, you should come see this." said a corporal holding new orders from Command.
Captain Palu read them quickly:
Military Alliance with Danite Empire imminent, all suspected terrorists involved in the embassy bombing are to be shot on site, Natoan High Command.
"Sergeant, take you squad and execute the traitors."
'Yes sir." replied the Sergeant as he gathered his men and readied his AK-47.
Gunshots rang out in the night. The next morning, several Army Privates were washing red stains off a brick wall in the town square.

Yuri's Poolhall, Kiloptor, Natoa
"So you said you have signaled the rest of the men Travis?" asked one man with a bushy beard.
"I told you already, they're ready."
"Send word, prepare the men."
"Yes sir." said Tavis Gurlo as he and the rest of the men in the poolhall left.
An hour later a hundred and fifty men gathered in the town square. Just as they began marching toward the Ammunition Depot, a unit of Natoan Army troops show up. The officer holds a megaphone and speaks loudly.
"By order of Marshal Reiks, you are to lay down your arms and surrender to the Natoan Army."
"We'll never surrender to that tyrant!" yelled some of the men in the group.
At that, they raised their AK-47s and other rifles and began firing rounds into the Army troops.

GNN News Broadcast
This is Brian Armstrong for GNN, A battle erupted in Kiloptor, Natoa this afternoon between rebels and government troops. The battle was fierce, in the opening rounds fired, eight soldiers and twelve rebels were killed. It wasnt until Natoan T-95 Tanks showed up did the government have control over the situation. Nothing is known what happened to the surviving rebels, although it is known that they will probably be executed as traitors to the regime here. For GNN this is Brain Armstrong.

Royal Natoan Palace, Victory Square
Marshal Reiks read the morning report. This rebellion was too much.
"Colonel! Get me in touch with Military Headquarters."
"Yes sir."
A moment later, the Colonel arrived with a radio.
"Yes comrade Marshal?" said General Illiya
"I want to punish Kiloptor for its continued role in rebellion against me."
"What would you have me do Marshal?"
"Prepare a battery of MRLS, load them with the new missles. Have them fire four volleys into the town sqaure. You are also to have the 3rd Home Guard Regiment set up a perimeter around the city. Give them proper protection General."
"Sir...I...c...."
"What! General, you are to obey my orders without question!"
"Yes sir...It shall be done...."
"Reiks out."

A grassy hill overlooking Kiloptor in northern Natoa
12 MRLS units rolled up and take aim.
"General, this is Major Heys, the battery is in position. Request permission to fire." said the artillery officer into the mouthpiece of the radio.
"This is General Illiya, Fire."
As the missiles launched and impacted in the city. A yellow cloud slowly emerged and clung low to the ground spreading all over. People ran from their house coughing and screaming. Major Heys now knew the deadly effect of Sarin Gas. He wished to himself, that he had never lived to see that day.
"Your orders sir?" asked a Lieutenant.
"Deploy the Hazard Teams. Begin rescue efforts."
Three trucks pull up near the MRLS. A man steps out of the lead one. He approaches Major Heys. Heys examines the insignia on the man's collar. A Liutenant Colonel in the Royal Natar Intelligence Command.
"I am Lieutenant Colonel Auran of Natar Intelligence, but that won't matter."
He drew his pistol and put a bullet in Major Heys' eye. Troops jumped out of the trucks and began firing at the troops operating and repairing the MRLS. By the time they were finished, all the soldiers that were there, were dead. Lt. Col. Auran then had two of his troops take out Zoogie uniforms and put them on the bodies along with Zoogie weapons. He then pulled a radio from his breast pocket.
"Marshal, it is done." he spoke

GNN News Broadcast
"Earlier today, Marshal Reiks gave a speech to the people in Victory Square concerning the Sarin Gas attack on Kiloptor."

"Citizens of Natoa, you all now know the underhandedness of the Zoogies. Today, several Zoogie insurgents stole 12 Natoan MRLS and fired homemade Sarin Gas missiles into Kiloptor. A local Army Unit commanded by Lt. Colonel Auran arrived and killed the Zoogies. Thousands of people have died but the Natoan Army is continuing it's rescue effort. I ask you now to support me, more than ever in this war against an enemy who would use such awful weapons against innocent civilians.

"Here are some dramatic photos we obtained from the Natoan News Network."

A picture of forty dead soldiers in Zoogie uniforms lay strewn in a field amongst MLRS.

"This is Ryan Brown for GNN."

The Zoogie People

21-01-2005, 03:12

When word of Drizzt's flight reached the ears of M. Tullius, he scrambled many squadrons of F-18s to launch further attacks against the Drizzts navy. The operation was planned and was bound to happen within the next few hours; the earlier, the better. It was only a slight hitch in the plans.

The object of the immediate order was to force the enemy to direct their attention towards the straight and not towards Drizzt's island. Two squadrons of two ZaS-27s each were invididually deployed to meet and help escort home Drizzt's aircraft, and Praetorius General Lasugus was sent to the island Nordil to meet him.

OOC - Natoa, that is one heck of a post! I'll have to read through it now and see how to respond to it.

Natoa

21-01-2005, 03:19

OOC: Thanks, i missed a few days so i figured i'd write a nice long one :)

The Zoogie People

21-01-2005, 03:31

OOC - Natoa, it's probably best not to use nuclear weapons in this war (although you can threaten to, because none of the characters IC would know if you didn't intend to use them) because nuclear weapons generally ruin roleplays, and whereas it would seriously dent the nation(s) you fire them on, you would simply get glassed in return.

Clever roleplay by the way.

IC

There was one word to describe defense minister Dredon: pissed. It was his usual state of mind, but at the moment he was incredibly, incredibly pissed. President Hansien knew it wasn't a good idea to cut him loose to the press when he was pissed in such a manner, but with all the commotion this was not enforced.

And Dredon delivered a rousing, on-the-spot speech to cameras and the press in front of the senate building. When President Hansien realized what was happening, his jaw dropped and he nearly ran outside to stop the meeting before he realized that a) that would have been astoundingly stupid, and b) Dredon was, for once, not messing things up.

"The shameless acts of the Natoan military are just that - shameless," he told reporters. "They don't give us enough credit. Natoan MRLS? Ha! If we were to launch such an operation, we would've used better technology, at least. (ooc: excuse the ic insult. my defense minister can be an angry person...;))

"I repeat, we have no forces there and no spec ops troops in Natoa. This much we know. Where they might have acquired Zoogiedom rifles and uniforms, is open to debate, although I believe it was most likely acquired, either stolen or directly bought, from Redmire.

"There's also the fact that we have no chemical weapons. Well, there you go."

Good lord, thought Hansien. He didn't blow it. But he realized, chillingly, that the damage had been done. More than Dean could ever do, Natoa had turned their populace effectively against Zoogiedom. In the war room still, he turned to his Joint Chiefs of Staff and declared, "We're going to have to pay more attention to Natoa."

And then Smith strode over to him, and whispered in his ear. "Mr. President, I think it's high time we show these Natoans what true underhandedness is."

The room froze to listen. A telephone rang, but nobody picked up. Smith was not a man that spoke much, but whenever he did, he commanded attention: as the head of a unit that made the KGB look like a ragtag militia, every last word that came from his mouth was cause for concern.

Hansien was silent, but his expression showed he knew what was forthcoming. "What do you mean?"

"Contrary to popular belief, even within this administration, we do have our men in Natoa. DENP spies have been operating there ever since they stated their preference of Drizzts; of course, we do this for everyone, so there should be no surprise here. We'll get to the bottom of this plot, find who did it, and...take...them...out."

The last words were spoken with such candid deliberation that even the secretary of defense was uneasy.

"Well?" Smith raised an eyebrow compellingly. And as everyone in the room was well aware, anything short of a direct 'No,' would result in the deed being done.

Natoa

21-01-2005, 03:42

Royal Natoan Palace, Reiksgrad
Marshal Reiks sipped his glass of vodka. Lt. Colonel Auran sat across from him.
"Excellent work Colonel, i am pleased with you." he spoke as he leaned over to pour himself a second drink.
"Thank you comrade Marshal, It was perfectly executed."
The two men sat and chatted, unaware that General Illiya was approaching. He sat squatted behind a bookshelf listening to the whole conversation, recording it on his digital media recorder. After the two men had fallen asleep, General Illiya slipped off to his quarters. He plugged the device into his laptop and began sending the files to his Zoogie contact.
"This shold be all they need..." he murmered. As the file finished the double doors burst open and Marshal Reiks along with an armed guard appeared in his room.
"Treasonous snake!!!" he screamed.
"Reiks, you are a tyrant and a fool!" replied Illiya almost yelling as well.
With that, Marshal Reiks drew his pistol and shot General Illiya. He motioned for Auran to come.
"Find out where he sent that, you are the new Commanding General, i hearby promote you to the rank of General of Natoan Military Forces. General Auran, do not fail me, or you will meet the same fate as that traitor Illiya!"

The Zoogie People

21-01-2005, 03:51

"Okay, excellent," said one of the DENP spies to himself, leaning comfortably in his recliner. "What's next?" He waited, clicking the keyboard of the laptop. Nothing happened. Then he sat up straight, realizing what was going on. And swore profusely.

Immediately he wired the data, quadruple-encrypted (no, I have no idea what I'm talking about) and under the highest possible security, along with the message that their whereabouts and security was compromised.

"Shoot, shoot..." He gathered all his essential data and destroyed it such that no traces could be found of the data. Basic communicational information was retained, but only to the mainland and not to his fellow contacts. He cut himself off from the world, and quickly tried to move from his location. He ran outside, but, not looking, ran straight into a Natoan military guard, who ordered him to halt at once.

He swore again, thanking the heavens that he had just destroyed his data and his laptop entirely.

Samtonia

21-01-2005, 05:20

Samtonian Council of Thirteen Emergency Meeting, 0930 hours
”Tactical situation?”

“It’s growing desperate for them. With that latest announcement, we see that there’s at least a 35% likelihood that the populace turns against the war.”

“Trade in that entire sector would be ruined.”

“Not to mention foreign policy! And I’m sure Dalton would have something to say about strategic readiness! We need immediate intervention.”

“Did not Jesus Christ say that non-violence was key?”

“Archbishop, with all due respect, if we don’t intervene, thousands will die that should never have died in the first place. And that’s a far greater sin at this point.”

“He’s right. We’re voting now.”

Samtonian National News transcript, night of January 20th 2005
“….and we’re just receiving word that the Council has undertaken an emergency vote on military aid to one of our oldest allies, the Isles of Zoogie. With one abstanation, the measure carried, 11 to 1. We go now to our military expert, retired General John Schactander. John?”

“Thank you. As you can see by the released data and photos, right now Zoogie is in trouble. Public support is slipping after an apparently staged attack on Natoa by their military to implicate the Zoogie military in a gas attack. We have received confirmation that SNIFFER satellites did not, I repeat, did not pick up any chemical gases of Zoogie manufacture. How this can be told is still classified, but we’ve gotten reports that this is the next-gen SNOOPER technology.”

“John, what do you forsee happening in the near future now that the Council officially declared support militarily-wise for our allies?”

“Well, I really can’t say. In the past, this has ranged from funds to equipment to even military intervention. This is one of those cases where I just don’t know….”

Communique to President Hansien
Well, we’ve officially declared support for your nation. It appears the Natoans are giving us more trouble then we thought necessary. Strike-plan one is engaged for their country and its military assets. We do suggest you block out any of their news outlets from your citizens- after all, if it bleeds it leads and it’s going to be bloody. Don’t want public support slipping any more, after all.

I’m sending a fleet disposition to you at this point, so you can rest a little easier knowing what’s coming to assist. Military numbers are not known at this point in time, but will be along as soon as is humanly possible. Samtonian will stand by her ally The Zoogie People, until victory or death. But victory just seems a lot better, right?

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Minister X, Leader of Samtonian Council of Thirteen

Ships of the Line
4 Doujin Mk.II Refit Superdreadnoughts
8 Calypso-class Dreadnaughts
16 Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught
12 Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
16 Capital-class Trimaran nuclear powered guided missile battleship (BBGN)
50 Resolute-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
50 Sea-class guided missile battlecruisers (BC)

Carriers
5 Casterbridge-class Trimaran supercruiser (CBN)
16 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
32 Forrest-class fleet carriers (CVN)
20 McVie-class light carriers (CVL)
15 Nelson-class light carrier (CVL)
12 Swiftsure-class Trimaran light carrier

Small Ships of the Line
100 Praeton-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
150 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
100 Randolph-class heavy cruiser (CA)
50 Truxtun-class battlecruiser (BC)
50 Alliance-class super cruiser (CB)

Escort Ships
200 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
200 Hastings-class strike frigate
200 Ithaca-class light cruiser (CL)
300 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
250 Evermore-class destroyers (DDN)

Submarines
250 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
80 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
160 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
50 Julianus-class SSGN

Misc. Vessels
400 Piranha-class fast missile boats
200 Ossipee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
80 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
200 LSD-96 Heavy Troop Transport Ships

The Zoogie People

21-01-2005, 17:58

Message to Minister X

We are most grateful for your aid in this dire matter. Currently there's little we can do in the ways of all-out war on Natoa, as we are directly all of our efforts to smash the Drizzts military. I should let you know, however, that covert operations are underway in Natoa and surgical strikes are upcoming.

Our military was reduced to near-ridiculously small sizes, with the intention that it would suit for defense and that rapid buildup in war time was completely possible. We're beginning to see it already, and we will deploy forces to Natoa en masse once we're sure we're ready. Defeat royally sucks, so let's hope for victory.

President Hansien

No sooner was this message delivered via maximum security than an entire fleet of B-2 bombers took off, preparing to fly undetected into Natoan airspace and bombard the relatively small country in several key [ooc: read 'military-only'] sectors with precision munitions.

Zoogiedom was ready to throw its first punch at Natoa.

Anarresa

22-01-2005, 03:52

Admiral Shultski watched the last of the T.R. ships dissapear from the radar screen. They sure had chose to stand down at the last minute. The naval bombardment hadn't lasted 10 minutes when the order to cease fire came in.

"Captain, damage report!"
"We've lost 3 destroyers and 1 crusier, the rest of the fleet seems to be intact, but on the Rekowatoruan side we've gotten dozens of ships, its a wreak over there"
"Designate one assault group and one light carrier group to search for survivers. The rest of the fleet will hook up with our patrol forces near Natoan waters"
"Yes sir"
"And make sure those subnets are secure, Zoogie has already reported Natoan sub activity"
"Will do sir"

It wasn't long until the air patrols were outside Natoa, the Valefor pilots weren't going to let Zoogiedom take all the glory this time. Suddenly the fighters turned into Natoan airspace, Operation Alarm Clock had begun.

Natoa

22-01-2005, 04:54

Natoan Air Guard Base, Ji'an Province
"SCRAMBLE!!! SCRAMBLE!!!!" blared the speakers. Figther pilots and crew hustled around the air strip. Captain Arnie Miller suited up and climbed the ladder into his brand new MIG-2000 Fighter. He strapped on his helmet and spoke into the mouthpiece.
"This is Hammer One, I am ready for take off control."
"Roger Hammer One, you and your flight are clear for takeoff ASAP"
"Roger Control, taxiing now." he said as he disengaged the brake. The jet began to roll out onto the tarmac.
"All units, report in." there was a brief pause.
"Hammer Two, all set sir."
"Hammer Three, ready."
"Hammer Four, moving now."
"Hammer Five, lets do this."
The five MIGs assumed a 'V' formation and maxed their throttle. In an instant, Captain Miller and his wing were airborne.
"Ji'an Control, this is Hammer Wing, request vectors."
"Roger Hammer One, you are to intercept enemy aircraft, Vector 0-3-0."
"Confirmed Command, Hammer One out."

The MIGs sped off toward the enemy planes which were already in Natoan airspace. Along with them, six other wings of the new MIG-2000s and one wing of SU-25UB Frogfoots joined them.

NRV Odin (Udaloy I class Missile Destroyer)
"Lieutenant, report." said Captain Oran as he stepped into the bridge.
"Natoan Air Command has dispatched 40 fighters to intercept, our long range sensors only show 20-30 Valefor fighters approaching. They should be crushed by the Air Guard."
"Excellent, radio Naval Command, inform them of the situation."
"Aye sir."

Palace Balcony, Victory Square, Reiksgrad
Marshal Reiks stands in front of a massed crowd of cheering civilians.
"Our rescue effort seems to have succeeded in Kiloptor! Although over three thousand innocent Natoans were killed in the Zoogie chemical attack, thousands more were saved by the quick actions of our loyal and powerful Army. As we speak, enemies of Natoa seek to infringe on our freedom! Fighter Planes from Anarresa have entered sovereign Natoan airspace and seek to attack civilian targets!"
He pulls out a piece of paper.
"I have here, intercepted Anaressa orders telling it's forces to destroy hospitals and schools and kill unarmed civilians! We shall not stand for this! Natoa is strong! Natoa is Free!!!"
A great cheer erupts from the crowd.
"As of now all military forces have been put on high alert and naval ships are putting to sea. All reservists have been called up for service. We are ready, we are powerful and we will not be silenced!!!"
More loud cheering and flag waving.

Anarresa

22-01-2005, 07:27

The Valefor afterburners flared as they accelerated to mach 4 back over the internationial border. No one was making any kills today. A lone AWACs picked up the signatures of the Natoan aircraft and quickly archived their cross sections and deployment information. They weren't going to make it that easy for Natoa.

"Commander, the first phase is a success"
"Good, send the intel back to New Athens and the approaching fleet"
"Aye sir"
"Return to your patrol route and stand by until further notice. Over and out."

Natoa

22-01-2005, 18:58

Royal Natoan Palace
"Sir, I have the satellite surveilance."
A lone Natoan Intelligence Major approached Marshal Reiks.
"Sow me them." the Marshal commanded.
Marshal Reiks looks over the pictures.
"It appears that Anaressa Naval fleets are steaming toward Natoan waters."
"I see that, get me on the phone with Naval Command."
"Yes sir."
The Major hands the Marshal a phone.
"Yes comrade Marshal, this is Admiral Griya."
"Deploy the fleets in a defensie perimeter. If the Anaressa Navy wants to get to Natoa, they will have to go through the powerful Natoan Navy first."
"Yes sir, it shall be done."

OOC: I'll post more, but i have to go, i'll be back in a bit

The Zoogie People

22-01-2005, 20:04

President Hansien leaned back in his armchair, pen and notepad in hand and a phone held against his ear. He scribbled on his pad as he listened to the reports and recommendations from theatre commander Tullius.

"Okay," he said at last, and hung up. He looked up at General Lasugus seated before him and explained the situation.

"All our forces are still mobilized and concentrated on destroying Drizzts, and reinforcements are needed to fill in the losses we've been taking. That doesn't leave room to dispatch more fleets and open up a whole new front against Natoa, not on full scale."

Lasugus bit his lip. He didn't like not being able to have forces to aid all allies in the conflict, but there seemed to be little alternative. "Anaressa will have to fight this battle alone," he said grimly, "until we eliminate the immediate threat that the Drizzts military poses."

....to Anaressan Military Command

We are deeply sorry that we are unable to aid you significantly in the conflict with Natoa, however, we hope that as our war against Drizzts progresses, we are able to deploy forces to help the effort you are currently spearheading.

Best of luck. Consider this a blank check of assurance. We are behind you all the way.

Anarresa

23-01-2005, 01:50

Presidents Peter Steiner's office, New Alexandria
"Umm, Peter?"
"Yea Ben what is it?"
"Zoogiedom won't be able to aid us against Natoa, they're too bogged down with Drizzt's"
"Well this isn't unexpected, but never the less we're not in the position invade without support. Our little war will be of attrition then. Tell Zoogiedom though their support will be missed we'll have no problem managing Natoa"
"You got it Peter"

Back at the Anarresan fleet
"Sir we're here"
"Good, take up defensive position. I have orders not to let any Natoan vessel or aircraft out of its borders"
"Aye sir"

The admiral picked up the phone
"Mr. Secretary we have arrived and in position"
"Very good, I want you and your fleet to provide cover for the Air Force, they'll be raiding with drones and anti-ship missiles. Make sure the pilots are safe"
"No problem Mr. Secretary"
"If the Natoan fleet decides to advance, blow 'em out of the water"
"Will do Mr. Secretary"

Outside New Athens at the 87th bomber squadron
The bomber pilots had barely gotten a good nights rest when they were ordered back into the skies. Within 20 minutes 40 black triangles were on their way to Natoa along with 15 C-240 Scramjet UCAV carriers. 50 kilometers from the Natoan border the bay doors swung open on the bombers and airborne carriers, dropping their lethal ordinance. The pilots heard the rockets ignite followed shortly by a chorus of scramjets. Watching their payload streak twoards Natoa in the dusk sky, they turned back home.

The drones and cruise missiles quickly dropped to 200 meters over the ocean and dispersed in several directions. The dull glow of the engines marked the first attack on Natoa.

Drizzts Army

23-01-2005, 03:03

OOC: Sorry fellas, been distracted latley -_-'

Natoa

23-01-2005, 03:47

GNN News Broadcast
In other news, Anaressa missiles slammed into a Natoan flotilla. Damage reports estimate 3 ships sunk, others badly damaged. Actual numbers cannot be found due to the Royal Natoan Intelligence's hush on all news from the war front. We will coninue to monitor these events as they develop.

Apartment 1072A, Victory Square, Reiksgrad
"Please god, let my shots be precise and accurate. Let them inflict maximum damage on the demon of Natoa." whispered Peyton Woods. He stood perched looking out a 10th floor window at the balcony of the royal palace. His PSG-1 military grade sniper rifle stood at the ready. He glanced into the scope. Marshal Reiks suddenly appeared on the balcony. He was dressed in his dress uniform. As usual it was a perfect, pristine white. As he approached the podium he froze. A shocked look gradually took hold of his facial features. A small red stain formed on his chest. It kept getting bigger and bigger. Marshal Reiks dropped to his knees. Then the shot was heard. Panic took hold and the crowd turned to chaos. Reiks now laid motionless on his face. Soldiers rushed out around him and covered the body.

GNN News Broadcast
"Marshal Reiks was assasinated today in Victory Square. He was shot once in the chest, the bullet passed through his heart killing him instantly. The Natoan military has officially denied the death, but we here at GNN have received documents from the hospital records via the well known Natoan rebel group 'The Natoan Liberation Army'.

Natoan High Command
Ten high ranking officers sat around a large oak table, with General Auran at the head.
"Reiks is dead, we cannot change that..." one Army Colonel said.
"Who should be the one to replace him then Colonel Mandrake, you? You always wanted his position and everyone here knows it!" yelled an Airforce Lt. General.
"I never wanted him dead!"
"You probably killed him!"
"Silence!" commanded Auran
The room became very quiet.
"Reiks is dead yes, but we need a strong leader to replace him. Someone who can command the loyalty of the people. I am that man."
The group murmered.
"Auran! You are a coward and a spy, the people would never trust you!" accused Colonel Mandrake.
"The people saw what i did during that chemical attack! i am a national hero!"
"You killed Natoan troops Auran, everyone at this table knows that."
"But the people don't!"
Colonel Mandrake stood up.
"Strength of the People comrade General, that is our country's way! You cannot have a strong people when they don't even know who to trust!"
"I will make them trust me!"
"The Army will never stand behind a tyrant against his own people!"
"The army will Colonel, or you will be replaced."
With that the meeting ended. All the Officers got in their cars to head back to their headquarters.

Natoan Army Headquarters
Colonel Mandrake arrived in his office. He turned up his radio.
Today, General Auran, Hero of Natoa was elected to be the new leader of the Natoan Government...
Mandrake flicked off the switch.
"Lieutenant, come in here." he called.
A small lieutenant entered the office. Mandrake scribbled something on a piece of paper.
"Send these orders to all the Army Units."
"Yes sir."
Later that day, commanding officer received their orders from command, except these weren't regular orders....
To all loyal Army Officers. Natoa needs you, join in overthrowing General Auran and his tyrannical regime. He wishes to destroy all that we have worked for. Join me in liberating Natoa!

The seeds of civil war had been planted.

OOC: For my first time RPing, how am i doing?

Anarresa

23-01-2005, 08:24

OOC:Your doing fine

The Zoogie People

23-01-2005, 19:37

[You're doing fine. Mind if I claim responsibility and destroy a building while I'm at it? If so, that's fine and I'll edit this post]

Overall, thought Muller, it wasn't bad. The operation had gone quite smoothly. One DENP agent had been captured and was in custody, although he knew he would not break And they would fix that. Reiks had been assasinated. And now all that was left to do was to instill fear in their hearts - fear not in the hearts of the Natoan people, but in the hearts of their military and political leaders. There was no message more chilling than that of you are not in control of your life or death - we are.

The charges had already been planted. It was an old ammunitions storage building, there was no expected loss of any important figure. All that was important was the message. A flag of Zoogiedom, with the message 'We are watching' scrawled on it, was furled in his pocket. It was the dead of night; he unfurled it and hung it on the roof of the residence of one of Natoa's most prominent political figures. And then he slipped away, unnoticed, never to return to the scene.

Five hours later, as the sun began to peak over the horizon, the charges were detonated, and the ammunitions building blown to pieces. Later that day, inexplicably, untraceably, a note had found its way into Colonel Mandrake's office.

Our swords are with you. There was no signature, nothing signifying authorship except for four letters hurriedly scrawled on the backside: D.E.N.P.

Natoa

23-01-2005, 20:13

Royal Natoan Palace
Marshal Auran stood in his office. Suddenly the doors burst open and an Intelligence Colonel entered.
"Sir, you should see this."
Auran held out his hand and the colonel gave him a folder full of papers. He opened it and read the first one.

Report from Natar Army Base, Ji'an Province:
Many Army units have deserted to a rebel cause under Colonel Mandrake. Several are still loyal, we request orders from high Command.

He threw down the folder and papers fluttered onto the floor.
"Colonel, I want Mandrake dead. Make it so."
"It will be done sir."
"Also, find out who defaced those government buildings with the Zoogie flag and have them brought to me."

Julria City, Ji'an Province
Colonel Mandrake's new headquarters had been set up in an old hospital in the center of the city. From here he would direct the war. Major Karl Urol stood in Mandrake's office. He had been in the Natoan Army since Ommura was leader. Mandrake sat up and spoke.
"Major Urol, you have been loyal to me in the past, I need you to take as many troops as needed and capture Reiksgrad. It must be captured at all costs."
"How many soldiers will I have?"
"120,000 Infantry, 3 Armoured Divisions and a Wing from the Air Guard for close air support."
"What resistance can i expect sir?"
"Well, No doubt you will face the fanatic Royal Natar Dragoons, plus maybe Infantry thirty to fourty thousand strong."
"Armour?"
"Perhaps a few divisions. I trust your command on this one Karl."
"Thank you sir, I will not fail you."
With that, Urol left mandrake's office and headed outside to a waiting jeep.

Anarresa

23-01-2005, 23:44

"The Acropolis", New Alexandria
President sipped his coffee and picked the New Athenean to read "Zoogiedom in Natoa" above a large picture of a Zoogiedom flag among Natoan infantry.
"Hey Ben, whats with Zoogies black ops?
"Looks like Hansien had a little fun last night"
"All the better for us, by the way how are our attacks fairing?"
"Just as you'd expect them to, they hit their targets but the damage is superficial really. However they are quite nice for making sure the Natoans don't get too agressive"
"Good, I want to avoid total war, and with Zoogiedom shaking things up a bit we just might do that. Step up the strikes a bit, hopefully we'll be able sandwitch Natoa between our military pressure and their own internal problems"
"I was thinking the same thing Peter, i'll send the orders immediatly"

Danite

24-01-2005, 17:37

Royal Natoan Palace
Marshal Auran’s phone rings as the sun begins to set.
A harsh voice beings to speak
“Marshal Auran, Tsar Barrik here. We hear your calls and are help shall come swiftly, the rebels shall be neutralized quickly. Leave your forces at home, for they will be of no help to us. Agreed?”
At that, the conversation comes to an end.

Outside of the Holy Empire of Danite
As the day begins, the air is filled with noise and dust as the Danite forces being to march. Regiments of Tanks leave the massive city as Bombers and Fighters fill the skies. Behind them, armies of soldiers begin the march, each ready and excited for the fight that lies ahead. Companies of Artillery and supply trucks kick up ground and rocks, leaving destroyed earth in their wake.

Danite HQ
Barrik sits back in his chair, his face half consumed by shadows as a messenger enters the room.
Messenger “Tsar, the armies march.”
Barrik “All is well then, any other news from the underground?”
Messenger “The new shipment will be in soon, death will follow”
Barrik “Excellent. Further news?”
Messenger “No Tsar”
Barrik “Be gone then, there is work to be done”
Barrik hisses at the messenger as he leaves the room, turning enough to face the large oak table which sits before him. Leaning over it, he begins writing.

Natoa

26-01-2005, 23:18

GNN News Broadcast
"Marshal Auran of Natoa has recently called for an end to hostilities between the warring nations of the Isles of Arden. Natoa has begun work on a peace conference in the neutral nation of Ar Sandis. All nations involved in the war may participate. Earlier today, Reiksgrad was seiged by a rebel force under the command of Colonel Mandrake. A combined force of Natoan Royal Guard, Natoan Army and Danite forces rebelled the attackers and regained control of the province. We will continue to bring you more on the Isles of Arden Peace Conference as it develops."

The Zoogie People

26-01-2005, 23:56

In a statement released by the President today, Zoogiedom asserted that while it would sent vice president Scott Hans to the conference, it would not cease hostilities with Drizzts Army, nor should Natoa expect the kind of leniency offered to Tseukamu-Rekuwatoru.

"When this war first started, I declared delenda est Lloth. I stand by that statement today," Hansien told reporters. "There will be no peace until then."

Samtonia

27-01-2005, 00:08

Transmission Fragments, 0820 hours, Jan. 12th
”Well? Do we have the go-ahead?”

“Satellite shots just got in. We’re still about 130 km from the Zoogie Isles. It’s close enough to begin Operation: Rolling Thunder within the minimum parameters for success.”

“Percentage likelihood?”

“Decapitation strike successful- 83.2 %. Drizzts military- 45.9%. Zoogie re-affirmation- 92.4%. Percentage errors are within 1%. If you go now, you’ve got the largest chance of completing step one and three, with slightly lower for step two.”

“So we wait. Get it out- Begin part one of the operation and keep the fleet steaming towards the Isles. And keep it surgical, at least for this time.”

Pacific Ocean, 125 km. from Isles of Zoogie the, Samtonian 12th, 14th, 16th, and 23d fleets
The convoy slowly moved across the vast ocean, waves rocking the smaller vessels while barely moving the larger ships. The vanguard of the four fleets, four massive Doujins, moved in the center of an ever-expanding ring of ships, ranging in size from the massive Doujin to the short, snub-nosed Evermore Destroyers, to a multitude of ships in between. The armored bulks of the troop carriers moved, their guns menacing the water directly in front of them, while overhead, combat air patrols flew constantly, fighters cycling back and forth for landings and rest.

This was Samtonia’s overseas navy- all of it. Every ship, every sailor, every landing craft and tank was contained within this collected gathering of ships. And what an awe-inspiring collection it was. The silver glint of ships showed for miles, as the convoy, with numbers nearing two thousand combat ships alone moved forward, slowly, but never stopping. It was moving straight for the Isles, where the massive amalgam of four different fleets would break apart once more into their respective service areas, so as to improve communication and movement. But now, they traveled together.

A number of missile submarines did not, however. Fanned out along the seabed, subs made their way to points where the incessant pinging of the huge convoy of ships wouldn’t disturb their combat efficiency. Some were to hunt and destroy. Others were to provide a nuclear deterrent, their very presence a fear for any sane government. But some were to begin the military campaign, with a number of surgical strikes against Natoan military hierarchy. Samtonia’s campaign was about to begin.

Briefing summary, Jan. 13th. Effects of Operation: Rolling Thunder
….Submersible Warfare
It was certainly agreed that the submarine crews proved themselves an effective force. A number of strategic strikes were carried out on Natoan first-strike areas, airfields, military production facilities, and military command structure. The goals were to sever both the head of the Natoan military and the supply chain.

At approximately 0900 Zulu, the 35th Submarine Corps began operations. A total of 34 submarines launched their payloads, totaling 20 Freek-class sea/land skimming cruise missiles per vessel. A total of 680 ordinance pieces were expanded, before the submarines successfully dived again and headed for their rendezvous point at Sound Bearing 126.

Projected casualties of military officials high, with the skimming ability stymieing any long range SA Anti-Missile fire. Projected production capabilities down: 12% ammunition manufacturing, 15% vehicle manufacturing, 45% oil refining/storage. The same applies as before, as per sub-section 12-a. First estimate of strike: 94% to plan, 96% favorable.

Ammunition expenditures cost approximately…..

OOC- Okay. So lots of missiles fired at your commanders, manufacturing, and a few at airfields. Lots targeted at oil, as seen. Missiles will skim the ocean, then land, before popping up and maneuvering radically so as to throw off short-range anti-missile fire. Some cruise missiles filled with high explosive, some with cluster munitions, and some with vaporous thermite. It’s thermite, it’s vaporous, and it spreads and sticks to skin. Ka-whoosh. Lots of fire. Any questions from anyone, ask away. AIM and Yahoo are samtheuberman, MSN is samtheuberman@hotmail.com, ICQ is 198537070, and I’m on IRC sometimes, so set up a time there.

Anarresa

27-01-2005, 02:42

Anarresa hopes this suddend regime change in Natoa will help bring prosperity and freedom to the people of Natoa, in addition to peace. All attacks have been suspended indefinitley and Anarresa will send diplomats to attend the peace confrence. However Anarresan naval and air forces will remain in and around Natoan waters until the terms of the peace are decided.

Anarresa would also like to fully withdraw militarily from the conflict in Driztt's. While economic assitance will still be provided to Zoogiedom, we feel more military forces are not needed with the entrance of Samtonia into the conflict.

OOC: Looks like you can handle it yourself Zoogie

Natoa

27-01-2005, 03:58

Provisional Government Headquarters, Kiloptor
"What!" screamed Colonel Mandrake.
"Our forces were routed with the arrival of Danite Military units." replied the captain.
"And Major Urol?"
"Killed by a Danite artillery strike on Regimental Headquarters along with several other high ranking officers."
"Damn it! Mobilize the rest of the forces, we march on Reiksgrad!"
"Yes sir."

A rocky hill overlooking Reiksgrad
It was a crisp autumn morning, quiet and still. Then suddenly the ground shook and rumbled. A deafening roar filled the air.

Royal Palace, Reiksgrad
"Marshal Auran, rebel forces move against Reiksgrad!" called one of his aides.
"Where?"
"From the North sir, it appears to be a last stand for Colonel Mandrake."
"Contact the Commanding Officer of the Danite forces and put the men on full alert."
"It shall be done sir."

2nd Liberation Armoured Division en route to Reiksgrad
Colonel Mandrake sat idley in his command APC. He reviewed the battle plans. A message suddenly appeared on his computer screen.
We stand ready.
- Major General Tamil, Reiksgrad Home Guard
"It appears that Auran dosen't command the loyalty of his own people anymore." said Mandrake. The crew laughed.
"Get in touch with our contact in the D.E.N.P., we might need their help."

Natoa Home Guard Encampment, Reiksgrad
"Captain Kurn, have your men seize the ICBM launchers at the Dragoon Headquarters, we have to take away Auran's ability to nuke his own people."
"Yes General."
Captain Kurn then turned and left.

Natar Dragoons Headquarters, Reiksgrad
The two guards stood smoking thier cigarettes. All of a sudden one dropped to the ground. The other ran over to see what was wrong, in that time, he was dead as well.
"Move, move!" whispered Captain Kurn. Several dozen troops hustled into the camp.
Captain Kurn took his squad staright to the main objective. The mobile launchers.
"Freeze!" said a voice from behind him. He slowly turned to see two squads of Dragoons staring him in the face.
"Die traitors!" one man in the Dragoon squads yelled. Both sides exchanged fire and Kurn's troops broke and ran. After a few more seconds of exchanged fire, Captain Kurn and two men were left hiding in a supply shed. The rest of the men had been killed or captured. They waited for a few hours while things quieted down. They could now hear the first rounds being exchanged on the outskirts of the city.
"Alright, we need to get to those launchers. Me and Brown will sweep right, you move and try to get to the controls, alright McNeil?"
"Yes sir, lets go."
McNeil arrived at the controls and began the deactivation sequence. He heard footsteps behind him. As he turned he got an AK-47 butt to the face.
"Sergeant, I got one." said the Natar Dragoon.
Five more men emerged and lifted McNeil to his feet.
KRACK KRACK KRACK KRACK-KRACK!!!
Three of the Dragoons fell as a hail of bullet came from a pile of sandbags. The Dragoons dropped McNeil and went to engage. This was his chance! McNeil neared the control console as AK-47 bursts ricocheted around him. His vision was blurry and his head ached. He franticly clawed at the pad.
"Captain Kurn! I think I've got it!" he yelled as he pressed the last button.
A brilliant white flash followed but an intense heatwave flooded through the city. After the event, all that remained was a charred skeleton. A mushroom cloud plumed into the morning sky.

Hawaiian Islands

27-01-2005, 04:13

If any of Hawaii's troops are still located in Drizzts Army...

Well, we simply withdraw our forces. We need them for our current crisis.

Samtonia

27-01-2005, 04:33

Strategic Observation Headquarters, Mt. Parn Complex, Jan. 12th, 0400 hours
The dimly lit briefing room inside Mt. Parn suddenly erupted into a roar of frenzied activity, as the satellite photos began jumping up on screen. The telltale signs of a massive explosion blossomed over the nuclear missile launch site in Natoa, flames shooting out into the complex. Frenzied monitoring technicians were soon screaming across the cavernous room.

“Shit! We have a Contact-3! Contact-3! Possible missile launch over Reiksgrad! This is a Contact-3!”

“Get the order out! Prepare for projected retaliatory strike! Grade-C! Get Gen. Carville on the line with Strategic Weapons Unit. We need confirmation!”

“Explosion peaking at 5,000 feet altitude. Next satellite pass in three minutes!”

Strategic Weapons Unit Headquarters, Jan. 12th, 0401 hours
“We have confirmation! Prepare retaliatory strike. Order designation: 0235-C.”

Alarms began ringing and klaxons began their angry cries as the missile command headquarters for the Samtonian Strategic Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Weapons (SSN-CBW) began their deadly calm and eerily orderly preparations for a possible retaliatory nuclear exchange. As lockdowns immediately began, the two duty officers approached the keypad. Col. Johon nodded to his counterpart, Col. Macnamara, as both approached the heavily locked safes at the corners of the command console.

“Open safes at this time.” While a heavily armed guard looked on, gun ready to fire in the event of any unauthorized actions by either of the two, the Duty-Watch Officers entered the combination into the massive safes, both pressing the submit button at the same time. As the doors clanged open and each man retrieved his key from the safe, the order slowly blinked up on the screen- prepare for immediate launch. Prepare for immediate launch….

Strategic Observation Headquarters, Mt. Parn Complex, Jan. 12th, 0403 hours
“It’s negative. The missiles exploded on the ground.”

As the room erupted in a chorus of cheers, the analysts and real-time satellite observers knew they could rest a little easier that night with the threat of a nuclear holocaust safely denied. Unfortunately, no one had informed the Strategic Weapons Unit.

Strategic Weapons Unit Headquarters, Jan. 12th, 0403 hours
The two watch officers approached the terminals. With nods, they both inserted their keys into the respective slots and turned at the same time. Pads slowly drew away, giving both of them access to a small keypad. Alpha-numerics stared them back, as a standard keyboard with only letters and numbers stared up at them. 37 digits or letters. A 15 digit combination. There were literally trillions of solutions to the puzzle. Only one was correct for either keyboard, with the other keyboard differing, possibly radically. No failures would be tolerated- a wrong pass-code would send the two officers flying into the adjoining wall, bullets riddling their bodies. One try was given, 20 seconds was given to submit it. There would be no second tries for this.

1-ormqpd5530fz2. A nonsense jumble of letters and numbers. And the entry code for one of the two men. The codes were input without hesitation, the computers calculated, and the passwords were accepted. It was now simply a matter of time to get to the launch authorization. Retinal scanning, hand scans, skin sample, and voice analysis- all required no memory on the part of the two officers. And as their trials slowly ground to a halt, a final panel opened on the control station. It contained twelve buttons for each man. One of the twelve was correct for either one, giving them a massively complex number of possibilities. For the codes imputed, only two buttons would work. Wrong buttons equaled termination.

Hands jabbed down, stabbing in the correct buttons. Both were correct, both were accepted. And the massive door to the control vault opened, size dwarfing the room in which the two officers stood. A bright white light emanated from the room- this was like heaven in all aspects. Austere, clean room. Bright, white light. And the power of life and death over millions. The two men stepped together towards the center of the room, where a pedestal stood. Upon it, the launch buttons. Two, one for each man to push simultaneously. It was timed to within the millisecond and the officers had been trained to press it as almost a normal reaction. It was time for their training to pay off. A mere twenty feet separated them from the button; a mere twenty feet separated the missiles with the launch orders; and a mere twenty feet separated Natoa from nuclear devastation.

To be continued…….

Anarresa

27-01-2005, 07:10

"What the helll just happened!?!" Yelled preisdent Stiener as he was wisked in a presidential helicopter
"Its Natoa sir, there's been activity in their ICBM silos, we don't know what if they're in the air or what. Were still waiting for sattilite and radar confirmation" Replied General Silverton
"Does the Navy know?"
"Umm...."
"Well get them bloody hell out of there! I wouldn't be suprised if Samtonia vaporizes everything within 50 kilometers of that island, even if the launch is false. If this is true, its probably coming here. Ready the defences."
"Yes sir!"

It wasn't 5 minutes after the explosion that Anarresan ships retreated at full speed out from Natoan waters. Just as the war seemed to be cooling down a volcano of a problem erupted.

Danite

27-01-2005, 14:46

Just outside Reiksgrad
General Richard Thorn stood behind ‘The wall’, two companies of 100 2S19 MSTA-S 152-mm Self- Propelled Howitzer’s, including 8 full regiment of 2,000 T-95 Main Battle Tanks.
“I want 8, 000 PKM Machine guns set up facing the enemy, another 2, 000 surrounding our encampment. Marshal Auran is our only ally currently, I don’t trust any of his men.” Growls Thorn.
Lt. General “Sir, yes sir! Our sniper Battalion is ready, sir!”
“More then perfect” growls Thorn in his cold wispy voice.
“I want four companies of 100 facing each way. North, south, east and west.”
Lt. General “Yes sir!” he yells as he turns and runs, yelling the commands to the various people.

Within minutes the encampment was fully armed and ready, waiting for the enemy rebels to come within distance.

Breaking Fire
The deafening crack of 200 Howitzer’s fills the air as a cloud of smoke raises high above them. Another round is quickly fired into the rebels march, blasting the air with sound once more.

Lt. General, screaming above the sounds of the artillery, “Sir! We’ve decimated their forces! I don’t think the knew our numbers!”
Thorn grins wickedly at the Lt., “Good! Let them be slaughtered by the thousands.” As he lifts his hand to give the signal.

100 Dragunov rounds whip through the air and strike 100 targets, shedding a line of blood on the already gore filled battle grounds. The snipers quickly reload, not taking notice of their targets condition. As long as they no longer move forward, they are no longer a threat.

Midst of Battle
With the opening fire of the tanks, pounding some 16,000 shells onto the rebel forces, the machine gunners fire. 8, 000 PKM’s roar while spewing thousands of rounds forward, as the men crouch behind sandbags, they smile while watching the death and chaos they’re causing.

Lt. General “Set up the Gimlet’s (Anti-Air) over there! Make sure they can strike down any plane that flies near us! If worst comes to worst, summon up the Fighter Company under command from Captain Chris Medin!”

People scramble around, some ducking from enemy fire, others moving ammunition or health kits. While the last bunch get out more weaponry. As the bright white light flooded across the fields, everything went deadly calm and quiet…

Danite HQ
A messenger rushes into the room, looking up from under his hood.
“Sir! We’re received reports of an massive explosion! A possible nuclear strike against Natoa!

Tsar Barrik sitting back easily in his chair, his room dark as ever, cloaking almost everything in shadows.
“Is this so? What reports of enemies have Natoa sent to us?”
“Sir, Samtonia… Zoogiedom and Anarresa.”
“Be gone!” Commanded Barrik, his voice like death.

As the messenger rushes out of the room, Barrik turn to his table. Moving some papers, he taps the side of his desk. Slowly a pad appears, many buttons and knobs adorn the large pad. With a turn of a knob and the correct entrance code, the entire top of the desk flips to present a large computer. Many monitors giving out statistics and data, while numerous buttons flash different colours.

Working slowly, as to not make a mistake, Barrik begins the procedure. A few minutes later, the final combination pushed in the key pad. Dozens of Nuclear missiles are fully armed and ready to fire.

Natoa

27-01-2005, 17:00

Outside Reiksgrad
"What the hell just happened Lieutenant?" demanded Colonel Mandrake
"A nuclear detonation inside Reiksgrad sir."
"Who?"
"Preliminary scans indicate it was our own nuke."
"How could it hav...?"
"I don't know sir."
Contact! Contact! We are under attack from Danite forces, requesting reinforcements! blared the military band radio.
Colonel Mandrake picked up his mic.
"All units, proceed to intercept Danite forces." he flicked onto the Headquarters band and talked again.
"Liberation Headquarters, this is Colonel Mandrake, there has been a nuclear detonation in Reiksgrad... We are not sure who it was. Send out a communique to Anaressa, Zoogiedom and Samtonia requesting a ceasefire until we have sorted out our internal problems."

Communique to Anaressa, Zoogiedom, and Samtonia
The gracious people of Natoa would like to request a ceasefire between our warring nations. As you might already know, there had been a nuclear detonation in the Natoan capital. We will pose no more military threat to any of you for quite sometime while we sort this out. After which, we might be able to live in peace with your nations.
- Colonel Leif Mandrake, Chancellor of the Provisional Natoan Government

Provisional Government Headquarters, Kiloptor
People worked busily to prepare the radio transmissions. Lt.Colonel Paul Duress would give a radio address to the people of Natoa as the new Vice-Chancellor of Natoa.

"My fellow Natoans, a tragedy has befallen our prosperous nation, we need to unite to overcome this horrific disaster. Although Reiksgrad was destroyed, we shall rebuild...although thousands died, thousands more will live on. We the people of Natoa, need to be strong and independant. Chancellor Mandrake and I will be working day and night to establish the new government of Natoa. Thank you."

Outskirts of Reiksgrad
"We're taking heavy losses!!!" screamed the sergeant into the radio.
A young corporal apporached.
"Sir, we have word from the Colonel, thousands move to support us!"
Just as the corporal finished a tremendous sounds ripped across the sky. Thousands of fighter planes and bombers screeched across the sky and began firing wildly into the Danite lines. There was total chaos but it appeared as though the Natoan forces had superiority over the Danite armies.

Colonel Mandrake's Command APC
"Lieutenant, radio the Danite Tsar, inform him that we have no need of his forces in Natoan affairs, the nation supports us. If he continues to fight, then he is an enemy of Natoa. "
"Yes sir."

Danite

27-01-2005, 18:15

Danite HQ, City of Sagret

Shortly after receiving the communiqué from Colonel Mandrake, Barrik gets on the phone with General Richard Thorn.

“Thorn! I don’t want my men near a nuclear hot zone. Come back home, we’ve done our job… make sure they don’t forget our name though… is that clear?” Hisses Barrik

“Sir, it will be done. Death and Honour!” Reports Thorn
“Yes, Death and Honour”

At that, the conversation is over. Barrik leans back and looks out the window, looking at his soldier moving about the city. Carrying out their duties like good little drones. Sitting up, he goes over to his computer and starts reading over the reports of the Outskirts of Reiksgrad battle.

Outskirts of Reiksgrad

As the artillery fires once more, Thorn starts barking out orders.

“Cease fire! CEASE FIRE! There is to be no more bloodshed on this day!” Commands Thorn.

The orders are quickly repeated by different officers and soon the hills lay silent.

As the rebels begin to retreat, the forces start to pack up. A large section of the south flank was bitterly bombed, losses where high in that area. General Thorn knows that 4,000 less Tanks and 10,000 less men will march back into the city. If it wasn’t for the cease fire, thousands more would have perished under the skies owned by Mandrake’s planes.

End of the Day

As the sun slowly set, the Danite forces where already beginning their long march back home. The land they first came upon, beautiful and clean, is now left destroyed and gutted. Thousands of corpses and shells litter the torn ground, hunks of flaming metal still scorching the earth.

Many intact creates lay where the army had set up camp. Large black words are scratched across each side, “FOOD”. Others with ‘AID’ on them were nicely stacked. These creates were left behind, there was no room for them. And there was not point in destroying all of it, so they were left for the ‘Rebels’ have.

Only too late would the rebels discover that each create was actually filled with explosives. Upon opening any create, hundred of pounds of C-4 would explode. Leaving one more crater for the earth and a mark which the Danite forces could claim.

The Zoogie People

27-01-2005, 23:06

OOC: Good...god! I missed...all of that?...forgive the following post if it's incomplete, I've missed quite a bit.

-

When the news was reported to secretary Dredon, he paled immediately. A nuclear launch? He knew that Zoogiedom possessed no nuclear weapons, and that in all probability it was the result of the civil strife in Natoa.

"Call up the President," he ordered his nearest aide. "We've come to the point where we will have to grant Natoa clemency. There is to be no witholding of aid in a nuclear crisis. They have been...eliminated."

Anarresa

28-01-2005, 00:44

OOC: Just for reference we don't have any NBC capability either

Samtonia

28-01-2005, 02:57

[OOC- We do. :) And no, we're not going to use it......yet. Errr, at all. Right. But still. Had to show the reaction. I am assuming that Auran is dead?

And Danite? Not to be picky, but you wouldn't know my nuclear stuff is prepped. And you probably wouldn't have nukes at this point in time either....]

Natoa

28-01-2005, 18:10

OOC: Auran is died in the explosion...i'm gonna post a full post later

Danite

29-01-2005, 00:26

Samtonia

29-01-2005, 02:33

Sorry, didn’t mean to step on any toes. I just figured that nuclear silos are usually somewhat isolated from main areas, and require a large amount of power. Maybe Nuclear detection was to exact, I do believe we’d notice something though.

And I do have Nuclear missiles, I bought ‘em.
[OOC- Nope, sorry. We're not that dumb. Anything nuclear-wise isn't going to be seen for quite some time- at least until the nukes rise out of their silos. No power spikes, no extra activity, etc...they're pretty well protected. Plus they're hidden. Internal damping, buried silos and power for the most part, re-supply by tunnel- all in all, unless you're pretty high up in the IT rankings (denoting technology, etc...), you're not going to be seeing a thing. No silo openings, no activity, nothing.

And you technically shouldn't have nukes. It's generally frowned upon for nations as small as yours to even buy nukes. Very frowned upon. I'll let it go for he RP, but do be warned. Many aren't as easy-going as me and will blow a gasket if you say you have nukes at such a tender age, low post count, and low population. Just warning you...]

Danite

29-01-2005, 13:16

OOC- Okay, I'll change my post to fix my mistake. And I do understand, the guy I bought the nuclear warheads from warned me of that.

The Zoogie People

05-02-2005, 00:04

[Hello.]

"...and we have breaking news. A Zoogiedom naval fighter fired another missile earlier today in the ongoing campaign against Drizzts (OOC: pokes Drizzts with a stick). In other news, Torfle-wagga-sakka-burg City Mayor Fondoozie Squigoni breathed for the 12,802nd straight day today..."

Redmire

05-02-2005, 00:42

The Zoogie People

05-02-2005, 23:17

[Drizzts! Where are you!? I'm taking a little RP liberty with this, if you have a problem with it, let me know, ok?]

With the air and naval campaign meeting with considerable success, but not without cost, the assault on the nation of Drizzts began. Six hundred thousand soldiers and all their logistical support crew, from both the army and the marines, geared up for the land assault.

The straits between Zoogiedom and Drizzts were not long at all, and mostly already secured. For months the two navies and air forces had engaged in a heated exchange of fire, but with Drizzts' allies dwindling and strife within the country itself, the odds were against them, and they began to be repelled. Continual cruise missile strikes and blockade patrols on all sides had not eliminated trade to Drizzts, but hindered it considerably. Now, with the Drizzts navy in shreds and much of their military installations within fifty miles of the shoreline damaged to some extent, the military wasted no time in establishing a secured shoreline.

Littoral combat ships could be seen prowling through the near-shore waters, their 5'' turrets turning every now and then and strafing through the trees. Mine ships had already scouted the area out, and helicopters from amphibous assault platforms continuously were sent on reconaissance missions to clear out resistance on the beaches, firing a deadly mix of missiles and 30mm cannon bursts to eliminate any hidden foe. Then came in the ships, and soldiers and tanks poured out, setting up a perimeter defense and firing into the trees.

At last it came to be that old General Kanus was dropped off on the Drizzts beaches, where engineers were already constructing an airstrip and camps. He turned around, taking in the fresh air and the ocean view, and observing his men. The sounds were anything but euphonious; the constant beating of rotars, the firing of cannons, the yelling of various orders, and the occasional machine gun bursts made it always clear that this was a war zone.

"General!"

It was one of his lieutenants; in all likelihood a pocket of resistance had been found, but the heavier and more formidable combat was to take place later in land. His thoughts wandered to the grand scheme of things, and he grimaced, realizing that they were a few days behind schedule due to mine complications - but then, the shoreline did have to be secured.

He looked up at the sky, hearing the roar of jet engines; indeed, the distant sky was dotted with the dark shapes of air wings. The air force had certainly not spared a second mobilizing once the airstrips were set up; and their presence on the Drizzts mainland was of immeasurable importance.

Finally, he turned to the bright, eager face of the lieutenant. This kid is just thirsting for war, he thought to himself, wondrous at the fierce spirit that consumed the soldiers. He had not expected it, but it was nonetheless a pleasant surprise.

"Yes, lieutenant, what is it?"

Danite

09-02-2005, 00:20

The Holy Empire of Danite
The sunlight reflected off the many large guns which mostly formed the walls of the major cities of Danite. The capital city of Sagret, a most impressive military sight, stood immense over the smaller, less defended cities. On weekly bases anyone could see hundreds of Military trucks driving to and from its tactical steel gates. Ships pouring into its harbor on a monthly routine, loaded down with all sorts of equipment. The city of Sagret, a city that never rests nor sleeps.

GNN Report
“Sagret, capital city of The Holy Empire of Danite, and home to constant ‘cloak and dagger’ acts which slip past all eyes and ears. Its large iron walls surround most of the city, only opening for ammo labored trucks to drive back and forth. Out from these walls like rocks in the waves are artillery barrels, pointing in every direction, only separated by wall and machine guns. Unable to enter, we’re only able to report on what is able to be seen from five hundred yards back. Any closer, and we’re told, it would most likely be our last step we take. Under heavy surveillance and constant guard, only an army of titans could approach this steel fortress, and even then they would be slain before those walls where breached. Even the buildings are armed, from what we can see… Yes… it appears that S.A.M. batteries and Flack Cannons have been mounted on most buildings. Thousands of missiles must line this city’s roof at all times.

What goes on behind those gates? No civilian has ever known, and by the looks of it… *Camera slowly focuses on a charred body, one foot inside the warning perimeter* No civilian ever will. *A loud explosion shakes the ground, the reporter yells over the noise* It appears the tanks are coming around for their patrol, about every *Loud blast* minutes these large masses of tanks *Loud blast* the city.”

Danite HQ, Sagret
Tsar Barrik pushes down on a black button which sits atop a speaker.
“Marrin, come forth and be welcome”

The black oak doors slowly open as a cloaked figure enters the room, bowing low before taking a step in. Then quickly moves over in front of the desk, in the designated speaker area.

Marrin “I am welcome Tsar, what word shall you have with me?” as he speaks, he keeps his eyes focused on the silhouetted figure of Barrik.

Tsar Barrik “What news of our shipments?” he hisses, leaning back enough to look at the stalactited ceiling.

Marrin “Yes, the shipments go well. 1,000 F/A -22 Raptors, 10 Enterprise Class Carriers, 20 Artigliere Class Frigates, 200 Delhi Class Destroyers, and 100 Visby Class Corvettes shall arrive in sixteen months, Tsar.”

Tsar Barrik “All is well then. Before you leave, take this to General Thorn” handing Marrin a folded piece of paper.

Marrin grins and bows “It shall be done.”

With that, Marrin hustles out of the room to complete his task, leaving Barrik alone once again. The shadows quickly rape away what light had entered from the open doors.

How many nights do I sit alone, Barrik thought to himself, sitting up straight again. Maybe it is time for love… A dark grin spreads across his face, the love of a woman is cold… A cold that can be welcome, welcome and deadly at the same time. Another long night was waiting for Barrik, and so he waited. Thinking, brooding, and wondering of his time to come.

Anarresa

09-02-2005, 04:18

OOC: Danite, i still don't know who's side your on, but if your not on ours expect the cargo shipments to be intercepted or destroyed.

Danite

09-02-2005, 20:01

OOC: Neutral right now, I was invited to join so I'm just feeling things out.

And by the way, "but if your not on ours expect the cargo shipments to be intercepted or destroyed." I'm buying from many large nations who would not like to know that their merchandise is being threatened. So watch carefully what you say and how you say it.

The Zoogie People

09-02-2005, 23:11

[Well, you're a good roleplayer, at any rate ;)]

"Are you mad, man?! We can't possibly commit another million forces there - in two months!"

"Okay, maybe not a million, but you see my point? - Do you? - Mr. --"

"Mr. Dredon?"

The defense secretary was interrupted from his conference with the joint chiefs of staff and several key military advisers, and pulled from the room. A certain Mr. West, recently returned from a diplomatic endeavors in New Cahoon Island, was there to see him.

Dredon ducked from the conference room and greeted the arrivee. "Ah, Mr. West...what is it?"

"Hello," said Mr. West with a bare hint of a smile. The news was obviously troubling. "We've gotten wind of a rather significant transaction between a certain 'Beta Aurigae' and Danite, whose precise stance with us is said to be neutral, but we can't tell for sure. With Drizzts to our North and Lashuga to our South, our fleets and aircraft can have the go-ahead to pounce on anything that enters our waters on notice."

"The problem, of course, is Danite's stance."

"Right. Nobody wants a pre-emptive strike against a nation that could be an ally or aid us in the war; we need to ensure that they are an enemy before we attack."

"Hm." Dredon paused, and thought about it considerably. "I'll think on it, and get back to you soon."

By Friday Mr. West was boarding a diplomatic aircraft to Danite.

OOC: If you'll accept it, of course. I can edit this out if you want. One note though, I don't like having bad things happen to my important characters, so...;)

Danite

10-02-2005, 00:05

Sagret, Danite HQ
Marrin quietly steps into the large office of Barrik, bowing low as he enters the room. Gazing about, he notices a change in the décor; Barrik’s angelic statues have been rearranged. For what purpose was still unknown to Marrin.

Barrik “Marrin…” he said coldly “What news shall you bring to me at such times?”

Marrin “We’ve received a communiqué from a Mr. West, wishing to enter our lands via aircraft. A diplomatic trip as it seems, or so they say.”

Barrik “A visitor… diplomatic… Mr. West…” pondering all these at once, his reply was careful and slow. “Yes, that should be fine… Ahhh, it has been a while. Hmmm, inform him to land in Trafilgar. No hostile weapons may be carried on this craft, though defensive weapons are welcome. And no more then twelve armed guards will come with him at any one time.”

Marrin “Trafilgar, Tsar!… city of the ancients, the halls of the old lords! To what honour shall your bestow upon such a guest?”

Barrik “Marrin, you forget your place.” Hisses Barrik in a warning tone. “He knows not of our laws, nor of our past. Trafilgar is our most beautiful and charming city, would it be proper to have him meet us inside a metal can surrounded by such weapons?” As Barrik points out the window, referring to any number of different weaponry, Barrik turns away from the sight.

Marrin “Forgiveness Tsar, the message is to be sent right way, and to where the meeting held? And to whom shall he speak to?”

Barrik “Halfhands Hall, Marrin, make sure it’s made fine in time for our guest. And he shall speak directly to me; there will be no room for miscommunication. These are possibly tender matters.”

Marrin, gasping silently at the constant surprises of Barrik’s choices “What guard Tsar, then I shall be gone”

Barrik “A Twenty-four honour guard, in full battle garb, Thorn’s finest.”

Marrin “It shall be done Tsar!” calls out Marrin, turning to rush away to speak to the proper people to get everything arranged.

Sagret, Communications Tower
A messenger quickly darts into the room, handing a note to the head operator. Then quickly turns and departs.

Head Operator “Respond to Mr. West, tell him to land in Trafilgar, a small city to the south of Sagret. No hostile weapons may be carried on his craft, though defensive weapons are allowed. And no more then twelve armed guards will come with him at any one time.”

After a gasp from several people, the orders are carried out.

“Then inform Trafilgar to expect company, and for Halfhands hall to be prepared for a meeting.”

A moment later, “Done Sir.”

General Thorn’s Office
General Thorn turns his computer and reads a flashing message, after a pause and a second read, he turns and pushes open the doors to enter the rest of the building.

“Sarah! Assemble my honour guard. Immediately, I want squad 8 ready in half an hour by the airstrip. Understood?” Thorn calls out while marching down the long corridor, leading to a flight of stairs.

Thorns secretary, Sarah, instantly starts making phone calls and sending out messages of her own, making sure everything is in order as Thorn commander. She didn’t want to know what would happen if she failed to do exactly as he commanded.

Trafilgar, City of Ancients
The large, monumental cannons shone in the early rays of the sun. Fully operational, they stood at attention, facing the skies for possible enemy planes. The streets lay quiet in the morning hours, only statues to be seen standing around. Demons and Hero’s alike wandered this city, stuck in marble poses for all time.

The bustle began shortly after 7 A.M., with preparations for Halfhands hall to become ready, more then just ready but proper. The first to arrive where the Honour Guard, eight standing in their strategic places all armoured up in their finest suits. Their assault rifles finely polished and ready to go incase trouble should arise. Otherwise, the only thing that sets them apart from the statues which line the hall is their pure black armour adorned with red veins.

Among the roofs, an unknown number of snipers take up their stances. With personal radios set on secure channels and sniper rifles fully assembled and armed. They continually scope the grounds in search of unwanted visitors on such an important day, or visitors that become unwelcome.

The day was set and the people where ready, only the arrival of Mr. West waited.

The Zoogie People

10-02-2005, 22:53

The arrival of Nathan West was in stark contrast to the pomp and circumstance of the preparations made for him. He kept a low profile, and no guards. He arrived from the airport alone in an unmarked limousine dressed more than suitably for the occasion, but other than that, nothing was significant about his appearance.

He got himself out, and the car pulled away. He stood on the street holding a briefcase and obvserving his surroundings. It was, to be sure, nothing less than impressive.

At length, he headed for Halfhands hall.

Danite

12-02-2005, 02:00

Trafilgar, City of Ancients
Halfhands hall loomed over all other buildings in sight, finely crafted carvings were etched into the enormous pillars which stood tall in front of the magnificent hall. The building itself was clearly a masterpiece, beautifully carved and masterly designed. Two large armoured guards stood in front of the wide open double doors, designating this as the meeting hall, if not already apparent. Although they carried assault rifles, there protection remarkably resembled the old style of plate-male which was worn in the past. The guards didn’t move an inch or spoke a word as Mr. West walked by, seeing no guards of his own or personal defence, there was nothing to say.

Inside Halfhands hall
A large, long corridor connected the doors with the main part of the hall. With old tapestries and paintings lining the way, making the walk more comfortable and relaxing. Wondrous rugs lined the floor as chandeliers hung from the ceiling, clearly over fifty feet tall. Every ten feet a statue would stand, some carved from marble and others from other rare stones which are unknown. Each portraying a figure clad in robes or armour, wielding staff or sword. From the start of the corridor to end, four more of Thorns Honour Guard is seen. Each standing straight, weapons ready, and focusing forward.

Upon entering the main part of the hall, two more guards snapped to attention and announced the arrival of Mr. West.

Honour Guards “Mr. West! Please take your seat” speaking as one.

There was one seat before the table, pulled back and awaiting for Mr. West. The table stretched a simple ten feet, where Tsar Barrik sat in his chair. A most impressive chair, though somewhat odd. Figures of tormented souls reached out from ever aspect of the chair, and black velvet ran loosely around it. Barrik sat easily, his cloak flowing around him. The only part not covered by his cloak is his hands, gloved in black.

Barrik “Mr. West, Death and Honour. Would you take a seat? You’ve come far to speak with me, what words will you have?” speaking in his usual lifeless tone.

The Zoogie People

13-02-2005, 19:53

West glanced around at his surroundings before taking a seat. They were most impressive - reminding him of the ancient civilization in Zoogiedom; the remaining structures, however, were no longer functioning. It was an exhilirating experience to be in such a hall.

'Tsar Barrik,' he began formally. 'I've heard naught but good things about you, and it certainly seems those comments are well-qualified. I have come from Zoogiedom to talk about diplomacy. The Isles (region) are mired in war and destruction, and even as I speak a great invasion force is sweeping across Drizzts.'

He paused, somewhat deliberately, studying the face of the Tsar. 'We've learned that Danite is acquiring a great deal of arms. It is of course, sensible to build up militarily in such precarious and explosive times, but we would like to inquire as to your diplomatic affiliations. Where stand you in the war? Have these forces another motive?'

Danite

13-02-2005, 20:54

Inside Halfhands Hall
Tsar Barrik sat quietly as Mr. West spoke, his face gave away no thoughts for it could not been seen through the shadowy folds of his hood which lined his cloak. A terror and intimidation tactic which had sometimes worked for him, it seems when a speaker can not see his audiences face they tend to get nervous. Barrik used this well by combining his hidden face with a cold silence.

Barrik “We stand nowhere” he began slowly, keeping his head pointed in the direction of Mr. West, “There indeed seems to be war upon these Isles, my reports constantly remind me so. But for the reason of said war, I am unaware. What reason is it which brings titans to conflict?”

Barrik only hesitated enough to turn his head slightly to the left,
“As for our purchases… We like to take precautionary measures, who knows when an unseen enemy attacks? We make sure that we are always prepared. And always will be prepared, for it is the fate of mankind to destroy itself. I’m going to make sure we are not on the receiving end.”

The Zoogie People

13-02-2005, 22:00

'You would know the reasons for the conflict?' West raised an eyebrow; he was surprised the Tsar was not already informed, but he explained nonetheless. 'A madman seized power in our Northern neighbors of Drizzts, opposed in every way to their former leader - and our former ally. This was a threat, and before long it came to exchanging blows.

'Natoa, I'm sure you know, joined on Drizzts side, and Tseukamu-Rekuwatoru did as well. Both these factors have been eliminated; Natoa, by unfortunate internal strife, and Tseukamu-Rekuwatoru by their own lack of military tact.

'Yet Drizzts lies still in turmoil, for another madman devastated their government with a nuclear detonation. It is a country now, split in factions, warring amongst themselves.'

Danite

13-02-2005, 23:04

Inside Halfhands Hall
Tsar Barrik, grinning to himself, stands. His long black robes stroked with red veins coiled around him. He places both hands on the table and leans forward.

Barrik “What a shame… such loss of technology… From my reports, in confirmation with what you’ve spoken just now, it does appear the war is going in your favour. It would seem logical for you to question our stance, which could possibly ruin what you’ve already gained. Well let me set your fears aside” He hisses, turning his head to the right, “I have no strife with you or your people, and the war is of no concern to me.”

Barrik sits down again, adjusting comfortably in his seat.

“As long as we find none of your spies in my country, and no hostile act is preformed. Then everything is and will be well. Anything else you wish to discus?” says Barrik.

The Zoogie People

14-02-2005, 03:51

West's expression didn't change in the least, and he said quite smoothly, 'No, that will be all. We hope that you will join in the aid process for the devastated Natoan regions, but I have gathered what I came here for.'

Even as he said this, he knew - and suspected that Tsar Barrik knew as well - how a country in war operates. In fact, he mused, Zoogiedom has always placed great weight on intelligence, and so he knew how it always operated. He realized he should have HQ give the orders to the intel guys in Danite to lay low, because nothing was needed from them at the moment. At any rate, Danite was not their greatest concern and the intelligence operation there was miniscule; it had yielded little.

Danite

15-02-2005, 01:30

Sagret, Danite HQ
Tsar Barrik looked about his progress reports for the third time, making sure to note each and every detail. His finger glided across the papers slowly, helping him focus on his readings and thoughts. As he looked down at the reports, his finger paused over a purchase. “Boeing AH-64 Apache: 100 = $1,100,000,000”.

Having no recollection of this purchase, he took out his inventory report and began to scan through them.

Barrik “This is quite odd…” he mumbled to himself “We never received this order, my signature is not on it… yet the money for it is still gone.”

This puzzle on paper upset Barrik greatly. Everything had to be in order, perfectly recorded and most of all, it all had to add up. But this did not, and that was not pleasing.

Barrik “Marrin!” he shouted into his speaker after slamming his fist down on the ‘talk’ button. “Come hither!”

Marrin swiftly but carefully entered the room, bowing before he dared entered, below the large double doors. Then stepped up to hear why he’d be summoned tonight. This was a surprise though, the Tsar hardly ever saw him without notice, and rarely was this obviously upset by something.

Barrik “What is this!” he barked, tossing the paper down on the table in front of Marrin.

Marrin quickly started shuffling through the papers, three of which had highlights on them. Reading them over, he began to understand.

Marrin “100 Apaches… 1.1 Billion… Not in….. Not in stock!?”

Marrin looked up at Barrik with a twisted sense of disbelief. Racking his brain to try and get the answer quickly. Even though he couldn’t see the Tsar’s eyes, he knew their gaze was burning a hole through him.

Marrin “How can this be Tsar, it’s not possible! You go over these yourself, there is no room for error!” exclaimed Marrin.

Barrik “Clearly there is! Now get this mess sorted quickly and tell me where my Apaches are or where my money is. I want and answer and want it soon. Be gone!” he commanded, more infuriated as he spoke about it.

Marrin collected the papers as quick he could without wrinkling them, then darted out of the room, after bowing once more to Barrik.

Barrik rubbed his temples; this is not how he wanted to spend his night. He’d been awake sense his meeting with Mr. West, whom he distrusted and disliked very much. How good it would have been to watch a single bolt rip through his skull and soil Halfhands Hall with one more body. But that would have been uncalled for… not that that alone would have stopped him. But the best coarse of action would be to let him live for now.

Barrik moved over to the single door beside the bookshelf, hidden from visitor’s glances. Opened it and stepped in, it was time for him to retire. And retire he did.

Danite

20-02-2005, 20:35

Sagret, Danite HQ
General Chris Medin stood before Barrik. The room was as cold as ever, 10 degrees Celsius. Medin shivered once as his body slowly became used to the dark cold room. How he hated this room, decorated with twisted monstrous figures and sculptures. Even the rug on the floor was that of a massive maw, waiting to swallow all those who walked upon it. He wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Barrik “Do you understand General Medin? There should be no room for error, make it happen.” he said.

Medin “Yes sir! It shall be swift and deadly. Death and Honour Tsar.” He spoke quickly but firmly, not wanting to show any signs of weakness to Barrik.

Barrik “Death and Honour Medin.” Speaking quietly, his gaze fixed on some maps.

Medin saluted, turned and walked out of the room, letting a sigh of relief go as he shut the large double doors behind him. At that he took a deep breath in and started towards his office, there was work to be done.

Sagret Airfields
Midnight, the airfields where full of action and commotion. Pilots rushes in ever direction and mechanics finished their reports. F/A -22 Raptors, Tu-160 Blackjacks, and B-1B Lancers where moving out of hangers and being fully fueled, then armed. Missile and bomb trucks rolled in, carrying thousands of missiles/bombs for the aircrafts. Large squads of soldiers and attack dogs patrolled the fields and hangers, wither all the chaos of the job, everything was in perfect order.

Shortly after 1 A.M, the aircraft started to take off. After several minutes of deafening jets roaring, tires squealing, and people yelling, 300 bombers and 3,000 fighters where soaring high in the night sky.

Kiloptor, Natoa
The timing of this mission had depended on one thing, heavy cloud cover. And tonight was the night, with the moon fully covered and the clouds thick and constant, the planes flew easily over Natoa lands.

Medin “This is Black Panther, we’re almost over the target. Begin decent in T-3 minutes and begin operation ‘Rain’.” He said over the secure comm. channel, with a number or replies confirming all received and where ready.

After the nuclear explosion, and the call of peace, Mandrake’s defenses seemed a little sloppy. And as time moved on, holes where being found in his patrols and flaws in his defense systems. A mistake he would never forget…

The targets had been locked in, and all seemed well. No search lights scanned the skies and few lights below where seen. It didn't appear that they where detected, the cloud cover served them well so far.

Medin “Operation ‘Rain’, GO!” he shouted, living in the thrill of the moment. For within seconds, 3,300 planes emerged from the clouds and started their bombing run.

Each Tu-160 Blackjack unloading 10 JDAM’s (1,000 JDAM’s in total), The B-1B Lancer’s dropping 10 AGM-62 Walleye’s, Paveway’s, and JDAM’s (2,000 of each in total). And half of the F/A -22 Raptors dropping 2 Rockeye’s each (3,000 Rockeye’s in total). The other F/A -22 Raptors ready with AA-13 Apostle’s, AIM-120 AMRAAM’s, and AIM-9 Sidewinder’s to destroy any possible enemy aircraft.

The Missiles and Bombs rained down hard against airfields, control towers, air force storage buildings, command posts, government buildings and defense systems.

Natoa

20-02-2005, 21:05

Kiloptor, Natoa
Air Colonel Vashikov stood looking in shock at the flaming airfield. The attack had been a complete surprise. At that moment a captain knocked on his office door.
"Sir...I have news from command, other airfields and government building have been hit. Theres been rumors that Mandrake is dead."
"What are the orders Captain?"
"Sir, they say to mobilize the air forces."
"I will do no such thing, contact the other Air Bases and have this faxed to them."
"Yes sir."
The Captain took the piece of paper out of the Colonel's hand and took it to the fax machine. Two minutes later faxes began arriving at all the Air Bases.

This is Colonel Vashikov, Natoan Air Guard. Natoa has been the target of a deliberate attack. All Air Forces are hearby grounded. If this was a pre-emptive strike, we cannot risk another by retaliating. Natoa is in a weakened state. I am assuming the role of Interim-Chancellor of Natoa. Mandrake is dead. Vashikov out.

Orgo City Air Base, Outskirts of Orgo
Lt. Colonel Sampson read the fax from Colonel Vashikov.
"Lieuteneant!" he yelled.
A lieutenant answered.
"Sir?"
"Have the air forces grounded."
"Yes, sir."
The new leader of Natoa would not look kindly on disloyalty, this early in his reign.

Kiloptor, Natoa
As the citizens of Natoa awoke, the newspapers said it all.
'Natoa Attacked! Mandrake killed! Vashikov assumes title of Chancellor!'
The new Natoan Movement had begun.

Natoan Palace, Kiloptor
Colonel Vashikov arrived at 11am. He promptly made his way to his office. Immediatly he picked up the red phone on his desk. He picked up the reciever knowing that the call was only going to one place. He had some...diplomatic issues to discuss with Tsar Barrik.

OOC: Sorry i havent posted in a while, i needed a new hard drive for the computer.

The Zoogie People

20-02-2005, 21:08

[ooc - That's fine.]

Nathan West was slumped over a desk in the War Room, a few drops of coffee still left in the cup he was holding with one hand. The War Room was completely dark, for there were no windows and the lights were shut off; it was 5:30 in the morning and nobody had arrived yet.

*flick*

The lights to the War Room blazed to life, and the defense secretary, Dredon, entered - yawning widely. "Jeezus, West, you ought to get some more rest," he exclaimed when he saw the sleeping statesman. "There's not that much to worry about south of Drizzts."

West stirred, mumbling incoherently. He had evidently stayed up the entire night. "No...there's something...I don't know what."

"I thought you told the spies to lay low?"

"I did! But it's just...it doesn't make sense. Everything I saw and felt down there...all the supplies they were ordering...it doesn't add up to defense needs only, unless this Barrik character is absolutely paranoid, and I don't think he is."

"Hm. Well, you go get some rest for today, come back tomorrow. It's no use dying on the job, don't you know."

West nodded, and began to sluggishly walk out of the room. He was bumped and nearly knocked to the ground by a messenger, a stack of folders in hand.

"God, I'm sorry," said the messenger quickly, and without waiting for reply, went to the defense secretary. "This is the latest report, Mr. Dredon."

The defense secretary's expression changed immediately. West groaned, and tried his best to wake, but his body refused to budge. At last, Dredon spoke.

"Mr. West, I think you might not be able to go home today."

"Alright," he grinned. "Serve up the coffee."

Danite

20-02-2005, 22:46

Sagret, Danite HQ
Barrik sat back and grinned at the report he held. “Losses: None”, “Damage: Devastating”. This pleased Barrik to no end, everything went off perfectly. Better than perfectly, General Medin deserved a medal.

Barrik, as he pressed on the comm. “Marrin, prepare a ceremony for General Medin. He will be receiving The Star of Danite.”

“Yes Tsar, will be done.” Came the fussy response through the speaker.

Barrik was about to sit back and rejoice in his own way when Marrin continued to speak.

“Tsar, you have a phone call. From one ‘Colonel Vashikov’, he wishes to speak of diplomatic issues” said Marrin.

“Oh… more diplomacy, well put him through” responded Barrik, lifting his finger off the talk button and picking up the phone.

Phone
“This is Tsar Barrik of The Holy Empire of Danite, what business will you speak?”

Natoa

21-02-2005, 21:00

Natoan Palace, Kiloptor
Chancellor Vashikov held the phone close to his ear.
Phonecall
This is Chancellor Vashikov of Natoa, I wish to speak with you about an alliance between our two similar nations...

Danite

21-02-2005, 21:59

The gleam of Barrik’s white teeth could been seen throughout the dark room and he twisted slightly in his seat.

Phone Call
“Alliance, interesting, I see you’ve come to some minor misfortune with a major city of yours. Might this be an attempt to defended yourself some foreign invaders?” replied Barrik in his dark wispy voice. “Never mind that, I’ll send a embassedar to your nation for negotiations. You pick the time and place, and Marrin shall fly.”.

Natoa

21-02-2005, 22:05

Kiloptor, Natoa
Chancellor Vashikov clicked down the receiver. He picked up a pen and paper.
"Lieutenant, send this message to Tsar Barrik." he said.
"Yes, sir."

A few minutes later, a fax arrived in Danite addressed to Tsar Barrik.

Communique to Tsar Barrik
Encrypting.................finished
Tsar Barrik, it is with greatest pleasure that I wish to extend Danite an invitation to meet with our Government in Orgo City, in three days time. All of Natoa welcomes you.

-Grand Chancellor Vashikov

Danite

21-02-2005, 22:15

Sagret, Danite HQ
Tsar Barrik lifted the fax in his gloved hands, he always disliked the feel of paper. Reading over its contents he pressed his hand down lightly on the speaker.

Barrik “Marrin, the time has come for you to leave these fine lands, prepare yourself for Natoa.”

The fuzzy response came “We just bombed Natoa…”

Barrik “Indeed we did, be at the airport in three days. You’ll be traveling to Orgo City. Behave yourself Marrin.”

Barrik took his hand off the button and leaned back, wondering to himself. Maybe an alliance with Natoa is a good idea, seeing as The Zoogie People continue to breath down our necks. Well we shall see….

Marrin outside began to tie up the loose ends. He wondered why Barrik wanted him to travel; there was still so much work to do at the office. Shuffling through papers and folders, trying to find all the relevant diplomatic information, while complaining to himself. He was never a good with the idea of flying places, and Barrik knew that.

“Where is that number” Marrin mumbled to himself, searching for the number of his backup secretary. “I know it’s here… Aha!” he exclaimed, pulling out a small white card. “Here it is”

This was more excitement then Marrin was accustom to, or liked. A peaceful office with paper work to be done would be splendid as far as he was concerned. But all this high tech, wiz jets and whatnots, all to much for him.

“Ohhh…” Marrin sighed, this was going to be hard.

Natoa

21-02-2005, 22:26

Orgo City, Natoa
The airport was surrounded by a sizable crowd, kept at bay by a detachment of the Royal Natoan Grenadiers. The news of a Danite diplomat coming to Natoa had spread quickly. Chancellor Vashikov arrived in the royal limousine. The Danite aircraft slowly ground to a halt on the asphalt of the runway. It taxied as Chancellor Vashikov along with 4 members of the elite Royal Natoan Dragoons in full dress uniforms, AK-108s slung on their backs reached the terminal gate. As the plane ground to a halt at the walkway, the doors opened and out emerged several security personnel followed by the diplomat known as Marrin. Chancellor Vashikov smiled and extended his hand as Marrin neared.
"Welcome to Natoa." he said.

The Zoogie People

21-02-2005, 22:39

"Who the hell did this?"

Dredon's voice was sharp, and it was angry. He was unable to understand how there was no conclusive evidence that anyone had bombed Natoa at all, save for the massive destruction on the ground. No radar warnings. No satellite photos. Nothing.

"Well, sir," one of the defense advisers - Torrin, in a position similar to that of West - "Everything seems to be pointing at Danite. Who else would? We've been in contact with some of the neighboring governments, most of them friendly - "

"That's the thing!" he cried, exasperated. "The 'everything' that points at Danite, of which you speak, is nothing! We have nothing but our hunches, and we can't act on our hunches! It could be - Redmire! For all we know!"

The room fell silent. The defense secretary had a very valid point. They really had no idea who bombed Natoa, only a good guess based on analysis of the political situation - and that was no conclusive evidence.

Dredon paced the room, sighing. "I want this situation to be resolved as soon as possible. And I want all our forces to stand alert."

Danite

21-02-2005, 22:39

Orgo City, Natoa
Marrin looked around, there where a lot of people here. He was suddenly thankful that Barrik had him dress in heavy black cloaks, though he still found it odd. The one sight he enjoyed greatly was the six ‘Red Guards’ that came to protect him. He never enjoyed guns before, but for some reason unknown to him, those SIG 552 Commando’s the ‘Red Guard’ held made him feel safe. Not to mention their finely crafted suits, full of flashy detail and designs. As long as he could focus on that, he’d be alright.

As we walked forward he took careful note of the possible enemy guards, they looked just as professional as the ‘Red Guard’. He wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of any gun fire from either side.

“I thank you, and shall be welcome. I am Marrin, speaking for Tsar Barrik of The Holy Empire of Danite. Where shall we go?” said Marrin slowly, keeping his voice low and full of depth. Following Chancellor Vashikov to where he may lead.

Natoa

21-02-2005, 22:47

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
As the Chancellor and Marrin entered through the gates of Vashikov's villa, they proceeded to the large marble staircase leading to the massive mansion.
"Welcome to my home ambassador." said Vashikov and he thrust open the oak double doors that lay ahead. The lobby was gigantic, decorated with ornate paintings and marble statues.
"This way." chattered Vashikov leading Marrin and the bodyguards through another set of oak doors. The men were led into the library. A large table surrounded by chairs greeted them.
"Please...take a seat. Shall we have a drink?" he offered as a Lieutenant wheeled in a tray table with several glasses and a bottle of Vodka on it.
"Natoa's finest."

Danite

21-02-2005, 22:55

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
“Maybe later” replied Marrin, “Let’s do business first, then drink later. You’ve summoned me for negotiations, an alliance. What are your terms? And why us?”

Marrin looked around, this was quite the nice mansion. Reminded him slight of Barrik’s personal home, but this was much more cheerful… and there was Vodka! He was especially pleased to see none of his body guards jumped at the change to get smashed, they took up their positions and waited patiently for things to happen. ‘Those suits look mighty heavy’ Marrin thought to himself, ‘I wonder how they where them all the time…’

The Zoogie People

21-02-2005, 22:58

When West walked into his office three days later (i.e, the day Marrin was due to arrive), he found a note on his desk, on which was scribbled 'Tsar rep. en route to Natoa - diplomacy.'

This was highly disturbing - and further, it made no sense at all. Natoa should be doing its best to figure out who had done it, instead of trying to jump on board with a nation to which it was not yet allied.

He quickly forwarded this message to everyone he had access to that needed to know. He added the tag 'suspicious.' Such militant anti-capitalist nations as Natoa troubled him enough alone - and now, bonding together with another suspicious nation...

Defense secretary's office

"I don't like it at all, Brian. This needs to end soon."

"Of course," Dredon said. "We're making a good deal of progress in Drizzts, but you and I both knew what we were taking on when we invaded."

"Yes." The president bit his lip. "Our economic indicators are slipping. The burden of war is weighing it down. We can keep fighting, we can keep fighting for a long time - but alone?"

Dredon smiled. "We are never alone."

Natoa

21-02-2005, 23:01

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
"Our terms are simple ambassador, we wish to have a full economic, military and diplomatic alliance with the Holy Empire of Danite. We believe our nations are very similar and share similar interest in ridding the Isles of Arden of Capitalism in all its forms. We are a prosperous nation, and we wish to ally ourselves with a country like ourselves." Said Vashikov and he began to pour a drink for himself.
"This could also be a solution to the problem we have both been having with the Zoogies."

Danite

21-02-2005, 23:08

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
Marrin sat up quickly, then looked around and tried to settle himself without looking too surprised, which he’d already failed at.

“Full economic, military and diplomatic alliance…” he echoed, “You sure don’t take things slowly… that was… well… quite forward. And whom said we where having problem with The Zoogie Peoples?” he spoke quicker now.

Marrin disliked this, he was used to the cat and mouse approach Barrik always used. Was this why Barrik sent him? For more field experience, well if it was, he was definitely learning. Shifting uneasily in his chair, he spoke again.

“And from the looks of it, your Nation is in a hurt lock. Not on the most friendly terms with other nations, we enjoy our neutral stance.” he stated.

Anarresa

22-02-2005, 00:00

Since the nuclear detonation in Natoa, Anarresan forces had mostly pulled out of the area. Most of the ships were either in ports for resupply or assuming a defensive position around Anarresa or Zoogiedom's position in Drizzts. For Anarresa the conflict was pretty much ended, all of Natoa's coups were making the nation a mess from a military and political standpoint.

President Steiner sipped his tea and leaned back in his chair, "I hear T.R. invited us to a little tea party. It looks like a nice little vacation to me."

Ben Taylor took a deep breath and mumbled to himself, he was sick of all the Foreign Policy too. "But we can't just leave the situation in Natoa like this, hell they got bombed again 3 days ago. I don't even know whos in charge anymore, it seems to change on a weekly basis."

The president sighed and looked up at the celing, "I know what you mean. And by the way, what is this Tzar Barrik guy trying to do anyways? The situation with Danite is almost as complicated as Natoa. I know there techinically neutral but it looks like they're the ones who bombed Natoa."

Taylor chuckled to himself, "And now they're meeting with eachother."

"This is crazy," remarked Steiner, "Hell, im starting to see what the isolationists have been saying this whole time."

"Well I doubt we can just leave the situation alone. We still need to stand by Zoogiedom, and were pretty sure Natoa still dosen't like them. But Danite, who knows." said The Secretary of Defence

"I guess thats all the more reason to keep an eye on them then," said Steiner wearily, "Back to that tea party then."

Natoa

22-02-2005, 04:14

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
As the diplomat headed to his private chambers, Vashikov sat idly in his seat.
Neutrality....thats it.....
He knew that Natoa needed a strong, capable ally if they were to continue. It looked as though the Danite Empire would not be of any help. Drizzt had always been a stalwart ally since the days of Colonel Ommura. It appeared that Natoa would need to rely on them even more in the coming months. Natoa is strong, but it looks now as though one of their allies had turned a blind eye to them. He stood and slid back the chair. Quickly, he picked up the glass sitting on the table and downed the last drops of vodka. His pocket began to vibrate. He thrust his hand in and pulled out his SAT phone.
"Vashikov here."
"Chancellor, If you would report to the guard house, we have something you might want to see." replied the voice.
Vashikov did up the top button of his surcoat and placed his cap on his head as he swiftly left the front entrance and walked down to the guard house.

As he arrived, he saw three of his own personal Natoan Dragoons holding a man who was badly beaten.
"Who is this Major?" he asked.
"Sir, we captured this man trying to scale the front wall of the compound. He was carrying these." said the Dragoon Major as he handed the Chancellor a piece of paper.
"He also was found in possesion of this sir." The Major pointed at a silver revolver on the desk.
"Citizen, you know it is illegal to be in possesion of a firearm without police or military permits, yes?" asked Vashikov.
The man stared at the floor blankly.
"Answer me!" he yelled.
Still, the man did nothing. Vashikov nodded. One of the Dragoons slammed the butt end of his AK-108 into the mans gut causing him to writhe in agony. Vashikov then remembed the paper in his hand. He gazed down out the neat type on the page.

Operation Objectives:
1. Kill the Danite Ambassador
2. Asassinate Chancellor Vashikov

-Ogre

"Take him to the interrogation chamber Major." said Vashikov.
He knew that any more intruders would be caught just the same as this one. The elite Dragoons would be sure of that.

Danite

22-02-2005, 19:57

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
Marrin paced around his room, thinking of the request. ‘So bold…’ he thought to himself, ‘didn’t even make small talk, what type of person doesn’t do that’. Marrin didn’t understand this at all but he knew what to do. Reaching deep into his inner pocked, he felt around until the cold sense of steel touched his hand. Wrapping his fingers around the cell phone, he pulled it out and flipped it open. He hit re-dial button and placed the phone against his ear.

“Yes?” Questioned the dark voice.

“Tsar, it’s Marrin. I have news” Marrin responded, looking at one of the ‘Red Guards’.

“Yes Marrin, I will hear you” said Barrik.

“Dar sa stii nu-ti cer nimic.” Marrin said slowly, sighing deeply.

“I know Marrin, I know…” Barrik replied, knowing that Marrin would drag this out.

“Chipul tau si dragostea din tei, mi-amintesc de ochii tai.” Said Marrin.

“It’s time for you to come back home Marrin, you’ve done your country a great service. Don’t forget to leave our little gift though, Death and Honour” at that Barrik hung up the phone.

Marrin sighed once more and handed the cell phone to the ‘Red Guard’, who proceeded to smash it and throw the broken pieces into the fire place. Walking to the door, with a last look at his room, he placed a small package on the table and then left. The ‘Red Guard' moved out behind him, the last of which closed the door, and stood ready.

“You there” Marrin called to a servant, keeping his voice low. “Send word to Vashikov, it is time for us to leave. And if there is anything else to be said we will take it back in writing, but we have all that we came for. My jet will be waiting for me at the airport in three hours, Vashikov has until then.”

Marrin and the 'Red Guard' begun to walk down the hall way. This was a nice place, it was really a shame...

Natoa

22-02-2005, 21:28

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City Natoa
Chancellor Vashikov stepped into his private limousine.
"Please inform Ambassador Marrin that he is welcome to return when he wishes." he said to the Captain holding the car door.
"I will contact the liason officer to the Ambassador and tell him about your departure to the Military Base." relied the Captain.
"Thank you Captain, and one more thing." said Vashikov slowly.
"Have the Dragoons search the grounds, we all remember the inicident last time Danite left the area."
"Yes sir, i'll put them on full alert and dispatch the bomb sniffing dogs."
"Don't forget to active the internal villa sensors."
"I will not sir."
"Good." said Vashikov as the door clicked shut. He was off to speak with a rather un cooperative gentleman who had paid the villa a visit that night.

Natoa

22-02-2005, 22:15

Ar Sandis Embassy, Orgo City
Ambassador Shilar greeted the Ar Sandis Ambassador in his office.
"I come to represent Natoa in a formal alliance between ourselves and the noble and properous nation of Ar Sandis. We extend our hand in building a better Isles of Arden for all." he said and sat down, anxiously await the Ar Sandis Ambassador's reply.

Ar Sandis

22-02-2005, 22:36

Grand Commodore Vishkin Saul -
"This is an interesting proposal that I have received, Ambassador Shilar... My lessers and I shall speak on this issue privately. We will let you know of our decision at a later time. Keep in touch with High Ambassador Tomax, as we will send our counter-proposal shortly."

Natoa

22-02-2005, 22:38

Ar Sandis Embassy, Orgo City
Ambassador Shilar brushed off his robes.
"Natoa will await the gracious leader of Ar Sandis' reply."

Danite

22-02-2005, 22:54

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City Natoa
The last room checked was Marrin’s temporary quarters. The only thing found was a small box, wrapped in shiny black paper. It sat on the desk nearest the door with nothing else around it. Making it obviously different from anything else in the room, along with The Holy Empire of Danite’s flag painted on the side.

Natoa

22-02-2005, 23:24

Natoa Special Police Service Interrogation Chamber
A man sat beaten and bruised tied to a chair in the center of the room. Two guards stood at the door. It creaked open and Chancellor Vashikov entered.
"What has he told you Major?" he asked.
"Nothing sir, he is very uncooperative."
"Well, I have just the job for him. Bring him." he ordered as the guards undid the rope and dragged him out to the waiting military van.

Vashikov's Private Villa, Orgo City
The van and limousine pulled up to the front gates. The entire staff of the villa was camped outside the walls. Vashikov stepped out of the limo as the guarded woke up the man and ushered him forward.
"You are to open the package in the room that the guard designates. You are not to resist. If you do, I have ordered the guards to shoot on site."
The man stayed silent.
"Take him. God speed."

Inside the Villa
"Move!" yelled one of the guards pushing the man forward with his AK-74. They entered a lavish room and the guard then moptioned for the man to grab a small box with the Danite flag on it, which was sitting on a desk."
The man inched closer, then backed away.
"Open it worm!" screamed the guard, breeching a round in his rifle.
The man's hands quivered as the stretched to grasp the box.
He grasped it, it was smooth and felt good in his hands. He slowly lifted the lid. A small note and a gold ring sat inside the velvet casing.
"Close that!" oredered the other guard. The man's hand clenched the box.
"Drop it now!"
"No."
AK-74 rounds sounded off into the cooridors of the villa. A few minutes later...

Villa Gates
The soldiers handed the box to Vashikov. He creaked it open and glared down at the most expensive ring he'd ever seen. He lifted it up and examined it. A red fist image adorned the front. Then he looking down and saw the piece of paper. He picked it up and read it. Very fancy handwriting filled the card.

In our native lands, our war-lords showed alliance by wearing the rings of their allies on their right hand. The more beautiful the ring the stronger the friendship, a very powerful symbol on the field of battle. Though those days are behind us, take this gift and understand.

Danite

23-02-2005, 00:38

City of Sagret, Danite HQ
Marrin huffed as he sat back in his chair, still shaking from his plane ride. He was extremely glad to be back on solid ground, more so to be home in his office. The back-up secretary had left things out of order and his desk was slightly messy.

“How wonderful!” Marrin almost squealed with joy.

He sat down and begun to organize his papers. His computer was left alone, which was good because the last program he was running was a new stocking system. He decided to put it to good use.

“No hello?” Barrik said, stepping out of his room. Though he knew that Marrin couldn’t see him.

Marrin almost jumped out of his skin as he looked up. Barrik’s doors where open, but with the little light shining in from the night sky and no lights on other than the computer monitor, it was beyond dark.

Bowing low, “Many apologizes Tsar, I didn’t see you.” Gasped Marrin, still trying to get his breath back.

“No worries” Hissed Barrik, enjoying the sight of Marrin unprepared. “How did things prevail?”

“Oh um…. They went well I think. I left the box like you commanded, do you think he’ll understand the meaning?" Asked Marrin, straitening his papers.

“Yes, he will know. From what you’ve described I like this fellow already, this could be well for my country. Allies could only help, as long as they’re true.” Barrik said in his cold wispy voice. “Marrin go home, you spend all day here. It’s bad enough, you mustn’t stay all night.”

“I would like to finish up here first Tsar” Marrin spoke quietly, daring to question Tsar Barrik.

Barrik turned and walked into his room, shutting his doors behind him. “Do as you like Marrin, good job today. Keep it up.” Was the last words the escaped through the oak doors as the quietly closed.

Barrik sat down in his devilish seat and leaned back, gazing up and studying his ceiling. How he enjoyed the stalactite’s, reminded him of home. As did much of this room, from the gargoyle/angelic statues to the twisted, bizarre pictures and decorations. Stretching, he looked at his monitor, the closest one to the left. Reports filled the screen, messages from various commanders to various soldiers and mechanics. All was in hand as it should be, but the fields where not yet level in Barrik’s eyes. The next few months would decided the fate for millions of ‘innocent’ people. And many more not so innocent people.

Ar Sandis

23-02-2005, 01:33

Grand Commodore Vishkin Saul's private quarters -
"Alright... this will do...", said Saul. "Now quickly, get our response to High Ambassador Tomax so he may report to Ambassador Shilar. I belive both Ar Sandis and Natoa can benefit with an agreement like this."

Ar Sandis Embassy, Orgo City -
*High Ambassador Tomax quickly rushes to Shilar's office*
"Good evening. The Grand Commodore has sent me his reply. I believe the country of Natoa will be quite pleased with our new agreement..."

The Zoogie People

23-02-2005, 04:27

The last thing West wanted was a two-front war, and he voiced his concerns to theatre commander Lasugus.

"We're rolling through the province, but unless they all surrender, it will be a long while before we bring Drizzts under control," Lasugus replied.

West cursed, but went back several days later. "Surely there must be hatred of Lloth yet left in that country. Can we not win the hearts and minds of the people by telling them our purpose? Drizzts is split into many factions, and they are weak."

The next day, EC-240 electronic warfare platforms were soaring into the air with heavy military escort, broadcasting messages and dropping phamplets. Drizzts himself would soon be returning to the country to claim his place.

Dredon's office

"General Curtis." The defense secretary greeted the Praetorius general before him with a smile, which Curtis returned. "I have some orders for you, straight down from the vice-president."

"The vice president?" Curtis narrowed his eyes.

"...Who got those orders from the president himself," said Dredon, laughing. "You don't like the vice-president very much, I know...but much of what he does is on the orders of our very own Mr. Hansien."

"Okay, I'm listening."

"Amass forces to the south and western areas...particularly, make sure Methel is well defended and that we can form a strike force if necessary."

"How much?"

Dredon opened a file cabinet, leafed through the folders for a few minutes, and then plucked one out and handed it to Curtis. "Deployment information's in there."

Curtis opened it and stared at the figures, mouth agape.

"We all don't like it, but it's necessary," Dredon said. "Natoa has been devastated by nuclear detonation, but at the core they're still our enemy, despite any help we may have given for humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the nuke. They've been talking diplomacy to...other nations, and many of us feel that these are the proper and necessary precautions."

"Nine hundred thousand..." Curtis was at a loss for words.

"...and two entire air wings, and six fleets. I know."

"Wow," was all Curtis could say.

Deployment

"Per order of Praetorius general Curtis, defense secretary Dredon, President Hansien, on the advice of the joint chiefs of staff..."

The decree rang out in military bases across the country, and soldiers rushed about, gathering their essentials for relocation. They were not headed off to war - they hoped.

Presidential office

There was an informal gathering of the national security adviser, president, DENP head, and Nathan West in the president's office. They were not technically in a meeting; they were simply having wine and discussing various things of importance before heading to a 1 'o clock meeting with the joint chiefs of staff and defense secretary.

They were sipping their wine in silence now. West was the odd man out. His position was nowhere so lofty as he was given access to, but the department heads didn't mind treating him as a equal. He was content just to have a voice in things; he shared much of the president's views but was more eloquent when put up on the spot.

"Mr. Smith," he said at length, addressing the DENP department head.

"Mr. West?"

"I think we need to heighten our intel-gathering presence in Natoa and Danite once again."

The Zoogie People

23-02-2005, 20:41

West was surprised to find an intelligence report waiting for him by the time he got back to his desk. He knew that they were quick, but not that quick. He opened the envelope.

Though told to lay low, it's been difficult to miss this. Something called 'Operation Seaweed' is going to happen in the next few days. Though we cannot get specifics, it appears to be something very large.

He picked up the phone immediately and called Dredon. Two days later, all the fleets were scurrying up and down the southern and western coastlines of Zoogiedom, and the skies were filled with armed fighter squadrons. The mobilization was complete, and not a minute too soon.

Danite

23-02-2005, 22:33

Pier 31, Sagret
The sea took on a new colour as an wave of grey steel blocked every sailors view of the ocean. Carriers, battleships, patrol ships and many others filled the docks. Hundred of thousands of sailors rushed up and down the planks, while massive trucks transported heavy equipment. Navel officers where yelling commands and orders as more ships arrived and ready ships departed. For every ship that left, two more arrived in its place. The amounts of goods being shipped on these sea titans was enormous, they where obviously preparing for a long term stay out in sea. The roar of powerful engines starting up where a constant sound, familiar to every sailor within miles. A note of excitement filled the air as smiling faces rushed away, boarding ships and subs.

“Sir!” yelled a captain, "the H.E.D. Deep Lord is ready for launch, only awaiting your orders!”

Barely hearing what the sailor said, Admiral Barns called out. “Good, we need to get more ships out of the docks. Start to fill them up quicker with supplies and sailors, if there are any mix-ups we’ll have the Patrol ships sort it out!”

The captain turned away and started to relay the message, and from what he could see, Admiral Barns was quite right. Hundreds of navel vessels sat in line waiting for an opening; this was going to take a long while. But every captain seemed to be taking his time and using caution. So that would help the process. He could only imagin how the other docks where handling it.

Danite HQ
Barrik stared at his computer screen, reading the most recent update from Admiral Barns.

“Tsar sir! 500 more Delhi Destroyer’s have departed, fully armed and manned. We’re received 10 more Iowa’s in the next half hour to add to the waiting list. All Captains are forming ranks as you’ve commanded, there have been no collisions.

The mines are currently being spread throughout our waters, 33,000 already deployed. All ships know the positions, on private laptops, none of which are connected to the internet. And the subs are ready to snake into enemy waters like Evard’s black tentacles! Our ships are armoured like with Stoneskin, my men are on the shift and will not let you down!”

Barrik leaned back, happy to see everything was going well. Displeased to see that Admiral Barns had not lost that annoying habit of his, but all good characters had their interesting points.

Within the day, Danite’s ocean boarders where being fully patrolled, armed and ready. Entire wings of F/A -22 Raptor’s waited on Carriers. Hundreds of frigates and destroyers roamed the waters while submarines lurked deep in the oceans depths. Patrol ships and corvettes continuously moved to and forth ships and land with supplies and men.

Glaivenia

23-02-2005, 22:37

The help is generous, but we can handle the situation by ourselves
that's jolly well splendid, cause my noble countrymen will not worry their tookuses about your country

or will they? dum dum duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum
:sniper: :sniper: :sniper: :mp5: :mp5: :mp5: :gundge: :gundge: :gundge: :fluffle:

Samtonia

24-02-2005, 00:41

Doujin Mk.II Command Dreadnought War, 0900
“Well, there are a lot of them. They look pretty damn stirred up right now. They’re someone that could be a regional power and they’ve recently sent an ambassador to someone that we know they attacked. All in all, it looks like the situation could take a turn for the worse. The fleet they have is jammed in a bottleneck at the port. We strike now, we block the port and completely screw up their timetables. We wait for a strike which will assuredly come and we and our allies in Zoogiedom may be screwed to high heaven. Or the people of Drizzts. Or the Natoans. Any and all could be targets. This mobilization is just too huge for peacetime purposes.”

Agent Smith finished speaking to the men as they sat around the conference table in the main high officer’s briefing room. High Admiral Swanson stared at him. “How good is this data, these extrapolations? What is the likelihood that they really are so warlike?”

Smith barely moved a finger as he triggered a change in the projection unit’s display. Satellite pictures showed mines slowly spreading out into the ocean. High altitude recon shots gave perfect glimpses of submersibles sliding out into the water, soon lost to sight. And the massive bottleneck of warships was already known to every officer in the room. “Gentlemen, the choice is simple. Strike now, strike decisively, before they have time to form up. We’ve sat here for weeks doing nothing. It seems neither side has kept us in the equation. WE strike now, we swing the balance. Zoogie has mobilized, ready for an invasion. I saw the ambassador myself as he stepped onto the plane to get back to his headquarters. He did not look pleased with negotiations. Whoever is leading Danite is trying to out bluff allied forces. Every second you waste is another second they put out more forces to sea. Strike as soon as possible. Let it look like they were the aggressors. I have ways of doing this. Just give me the word.”

The assembled officers looked at each other. “Smith, get back in ten minutes. We’ll have your reply then.”

Doujin Mk.II Command Dreadnought War, 0910
Smith strode back into the room. Before him stood the highest-ranking officers from the land, sea, and air positions of the flotilla. The Minister of Defense, James Dalton, stood in the center of the group. “Smith, it’s a go. I’m assuming you have the diversion planned out?”

Smith let a wry grin creep across his face. “Of course I do sir. Of course I do.”

SNS Valve, 0925
She was loaded with men convicted of high crimes and treason. They were dressed in the favored uniform of Danite, non-traceable weapons in holsters- unarmed of course. All had been promised clemency if they were successful in their mission. None knew, of course, they had a date with Davy Jones.

The submarine slid through the water, conspicuously absent of anything of Samtonian make. Instead, all hypothesized and known equipment from Danite or simply untraceable equipment was on board. All but the torpedoes. These were the S-52’s, best torpedo in the navy. Capable of blasting a battleship out of the water in one shot, only one would be needed for the upcoming mission. Unfortunately, to keep it as realistic as possible, a brave destroyer would need to be destroyed. The SNS Reuben James II was chosen for this dubious and deadly honor.

They never saw it coming, as the single torpedo slid gracefully through the water to impact on the side of the vessel. There was no chance. As the octol and thermite ignited, a massive hole was tunneled through the metal. This rent was soon pushed outwards as the huge amount of Octol was set off near-instantly by the flaming thermite. The destroyer was nearly catapulted out of the water, landing with her superstructure upside down from the force of the massive explosion. Immediately, an ASW cruiser let loose with a full salvo of anti-submarine torpedoes. But that wouldn’t be needed.

Doujin Mk.II Command Dreadnought War, 0926
Smith smiled as the plume of oil and steam rose in the distance. Dropping the small remote to the ground where he crushed it underfoot before kicking it off into the waves, he pulled out a small radio and spoke into it. “Mission successful.”

Doujin Mk.II Command Dreadnought War, 0947
The deception was well planned. A single “survivor” was hauled from the ocean, shivering. He was soon dressed in a standard Samtonian prisoner jumpsuit, his uniform displayed behind him, in the interrogation room. Shivering, the man began to read from a sheet his “captors” had handed to him.

“My name is Commander Charles E. Cokeworth. I was the captain of the Danite submersible that was sent to attack the Samtonian transport fleet with nuclear-tipped torpedoes. My orders were given on…”

And as he read the script, shuddering uncontrollably every so often, it was recorded and immediately broadcast worldwide.

CNN Samtonia, 0958
….and yes, the attack is confirmed. Here are the items we have received so far. This is a shot of the rescue effort currently for the destroyed Evermore-class Destroyer the SNS Reuben James II. WE are….yes, the reports are true. Catastrophic loss of life is feared for the vessel. However, we have received two more pieces of information concerning this base act of unprovoked aggression.

Here you are viewers. A single torpedo with the clear markings of one of the few openly militaristic nations in the region the Samtonian navy is- Danite. And you’ll soon see the taped confession of the commander of the submarine giving his mission. To all those watching, we’ll bring you up to the minute reports on what looks to be the start of a war between Danite and Samtonia…

Samtonian Fleet, 0959
It was as sudden as it was unnerving. Observers have said that the Iowa firing her main guns produced a noise louder than anything they had ever heard. Many reported shattered eardrums when standing near the main guns as they fired. Those were 16” guns. The Doujins boasted 30” behemoths. Ear protection was required- without any, fatalities would easily result. Built to lob shells over 700km, the massive guns brought to mind the Dora artillery piece that the Nazis had made in WWII. However, never was the German artillery piece so ferocious.

Each Doujin fired a broadside at roughly the same instant. With thirty 30” guns on each of the four super dreadnoughts, it was an awe-inspiring sight. AS with atom bombs, looking directly at the sheets of flame that spewed forth from the muzzles of these mighty guns caused short-term blindness. The sound was indescribable. Never before had anyone on Earth heard four Doujins fire at the same time- and it was something that would not often be repeated.

Even as the shells sprang out, the gun crews were preparing the automated loaders and the guns were lowered to find an even better angle. But it didn’t matter now. The shells were out of the control of the gunners. It was up to the satellite guidance to take over.

And high overhead, satellites began to do just that. Multiple forms of targeting were used, fail-safes were in place to guide the artillery shells to the appropriate heading before letting the massive things plow into the ground, the ocean, the ships. A hit would near-instantly destroy almost any vessel on the planet. A miss would be worse, creating a literal tidal wave near to the ships that it was started near that could flip naval vessels over, capsizing them. The ground impact was just as bad, creating a wall of debris that could do even more damage then one of the massive shells landing on something could.

And this was just the first volley.

Natoa

24-02-2005, 00:58

Orgo City, Natoa
Chancellor Vashikov stared at the screen of the computer.
"Well, it appears our old enemy, Samtonia has decided to move against Danite. We shall support our friends in this conflict. Major, Mobilize the military. Have the fleets put to sea." he ordered.
"Yes comrade Chancellor."

Kiloptor Docks, Natoa
The fleet was massive. Anti-Sub nets were being place, mines laid. Over a thousand ships were busily making for open water. The war appeared as if it would soon come to a quick end. With the combined Danite and Natoan forces, nothing would stand in their way.

NRV Thor, Udaloy-I class Missile Destroyer
Captain Green sat up on the bridge. He motioned for his XO.
"Have the comm officer radio Danite forces on the encrypted band. Tell him this: Our Fist moves with his." he said
"Aye sir."

The Zoogie People

24-02-2005, 01:44

In West's view, fighting one war was plenty enough. He was content with the sustained momentum they were enjoying in Drizzts, content with dealing with split and shattered factions, the citizenry of whom were most likely to answer the call of their former leader.

He thirsted for challenge, but in no way did he want a two-sided war.

However, when the time came, even he realized it was necessary.

War room

"Gentlemen...on behalf of Prae. Gen. Lasugus, Prae. Gen. Curtis, Admiral Gates, and Admiral Staltus, I am recommending that we strike immediately - at Natoa."

West paced the floor in front of the panel of the joint chiefs of staff, defense secretary, and president and vice president. A number of esteemed people were before him, and all he had to fall back on was a less experienced colleague named Torrin.

"As you all know, a Samtonian vessel was struck and sunk by Danite forces - not just any Samtonian vessel, but the SNS Reueben James II. And Samtonia - who is Samtonia? Not just any acquantaince or even any ally. They were, as founders of the NNA, our first. For longer than any other ally in the world they have stuck by us. We're not going to fall into inaction.

"Samtonia has a sizeable force in the area - a capable, consolidated force under a central command. To add some of our own forces to theirs -to add another complexity, another disruption in the clarity of the chain of command - is folly.

"Instead, we're going to strike Natoa. Natoa is raising a considerable force. We've been in a full state of war for some time now. As much as we may hate it, we are fully capable of sending out a larger, better trained, more experienced, and altogether more capable force than anything they hope to turn out.

"Why Natoa, you ask? Because Natoa is the only thorn that might be in Samtonia's side. Samtonia's defense minister - the scary-looking guy whose name escapes me - is a highly capable man, as are their military strategists. They can deal with Danite, just as we can deal with Natoa. The only danger for the both of us is if the enemy join forces - this is what we must prevent. Strike with all our might at Natoa before they can lend their arm to Natoa. Call up more forces to war than have mobilized already.

"Further, Natoa is a nation recuperating from internal turmoil and recovering from a nuclear blast. If we are able to subdue their forces quickly, then we can turn around and force Danite to open up a second front, something will by that time be unable to do.

"We must ignore all our convictions of peace and diplomacy. The dagger's edge is sharp, and to think that a toga can defeat it is ... folly. The only way to combat it is with a larger, sturdier, sharper sword. Smite down Natoa with our war-hammers now, so that we won't have to later."

He stopped, and studied their faces, not showing his own apprehension. They talked quietly amongst themselves for only about a minute, and then President Hansien spoke.

"It shall be done."

The second front of war opens

Six fleets cast off from shore after last minute preparations and refuelling. They would not be returning to their harbors, or their defensive patrols. Instead, they would make straight for Natoa, leaving all Danite to Samtonia. At the head of all this was a large triamaran battleship. It had gone under considerable repainting for this campaign, but the letters Doujin Class still glared out on its sides.

Zoogiedom's other Doujin was called from the Drizzts theatre - there was little to no naval or aerial opposition - along with four of the fleets serving there. Two more fleets were called to action from their stations; all these would combine forces and closely follow the initial attack force.

This was not the first volley, however. On two large airfields on the western coast, rows of SC-240 cruise missile platforms that had been lined up neatly since the days of Dean's mastery of Drizzts were now being tugged onto runways. There were twenty-four in all, a full squadron of twelve at each base. They were each armed with deadly (but conventional) cruise missiles by the score, and they took flight to launch these at Natoan fleets and military logistics facilities.

"MAGNUM."

The voice of the first SC-240 squadron commander sounded through the radio in the war room, where the defense secretary was pacing the floor, waiting.

"There," he said at last. "They've launched. Send the message."

"Yes'ir."

[b]Transmission to Natoa
- 0600 hours -
NATOAN CENTRAL COMMAND
-FROM - Zoogiedom Central Command and Military Central Command
- RE: - MOBILIZATION

[i]Consider yourselves thusly warned. Pull out now, or feel the weight of our military.

ON BEHALF OF ZOOGIEDOM MILITARY COMMAND, DEFENSE DEPARTMENT (DDA),
Defense Secretary Brian Dredon
Joint Chiefs of Staff [...] [...] [...] [...]
[SEAL OF THE ZOOGIE PEOPLE]

[ooc - W00t! Go bureaucracy!]

Danite

24-02-2005, 03:19

Danite Waters
Massive explosions could be seen and heard from miles away. It had started. Ships disappeared under waves, others blown to pieces. The communications messages where cut short as the flames ripped ships into pieces, slaughtering hundreds in seconds. The reports came in quickly, for an aggressive strike was anticipated. 10 Iowa’s, 8 DD(X) FSC’s, 10 Delhi Class Destroyer’s, and 40 Artigliere Class Frigate’s disappeared into the waves.

Admiral Barns looked at the reports flooding in, he didn’t expect the damage to be this high. He never encountered such heavily armed ships before, nor seen their make and model. This should make for an interesting battle… But this was no time to be admiring ships, he picked up the phone and said one word. "Confirmed".

400 Delhi Class Destroyer’s had given the command. With targets confirmed from satellites tracking systems, and men at the ready, missiles racks started firing. Each ship firing 10 AGM-84 Harpoon missiles at Samtonian's Doujin’s, 1,000 Harpoons per. The Warhead consists of a target-penetrating, load-carrying steel structure containing 215 pounds of high explosive (DESTEX) and a safe-and-arm/contact fuze assembly. The sailors knew that once fired, the missiles will fly to the target location, turns on its seeker, locate the target and strike it without further action from the firing platform.

Flames scored the air as the missles took off, firing five from each rack and every ship firing two full racks. The missiles glided easily amoung the waves and headed straight for their targets. As the missiles got within distance of the Samtonian ships, they initiated boost jets to push past anti-missile fire and activated sea-skimming cruise trajectory, using active radar guidance to cruise towards the colossal ships…

Danite, T.V.
General Thorn stood in front of cameras and microphones, being watched my millions of soldiers. His gruff appearance and massive muscles showed that he was ready, his loud booming voice only confirmed it.

“The cowards attacked us! Just like Tsar Barrik said, and even more… Those swine struck with surprise!” Thorn roared, spitting on the floor beside him. “How pathetic those Samtonian scum must be to attack without warning! What does this show us? It shows us that they fear us, and that fear lead them to a cowardly strike. And it’ll be that fear that will be their undoing! We march soon against Samtonian forces! We will crush their meager forces like ants, for they have not the heart for honourable warfare! DEATH AND HONOUR!” He shouted.

Although he couldn’t hear the response, he knew how his boys where taking the news. All across Danite, military soldiers cheer and applauded. This was what they where waiting for, some had trained their entire lives for this. The sounds of joy and laugher echoed through every street and shook every household. Tomorrow they go to war, and death will follow.

The Holy Empire of Danite
All Danite had been put on full alert. Every anti-missile system, flak cannon, spy satellite, patrol and border guard was on the alert. Anything that so much as even moved near the Danite nation would be blown to pieces. Planes now constantly patrolled the skies as the ships battled in the waters. In every important government buildings, honour guards stood ready. Only those with high clearance passes would walk through the doors.

Deep within the Danite lands, Silos prepared themselves under the strict orders of Barrik. 200 LGM-118A Peacekeeper’s waited patiently for their orders, no targets had yet been received, but it would take little more then a push of a button and each missile would launch to Barrik’s pleasing.

City of Sagret, Danite HQ
Barrik sat in his dark cold room as usual, but today something was different. A wide grin spread across his face as he heard the final reports coming in. This is what he'd planned for, this is his moment to shine.

"They can have all the pretty little ships, tanks, and planes they want. It won't save them from my fate. I wonder if they've even seen blue steel... or Blue Steel 2, to be more exact. The unbelievers with perish in flames, possibly the flames of Nuclear warheads." Barrik laughed to himself.

He knew with the single touch of that button, he glanced over to it, he could destroy any nation known to man. Just click and 'Boom', that's all it would take. The best part is, they think they've hurt our cause by blaming us for sinking their ships. 'All they've done is increased our moral!' Barrik thought to himself, he was starting to get excited. This was a great game to play.

Danite

24-02-2005, 03:20

P.S. For everyone, great RPing. I especially love the details and descriptions from Samtonia.

Let's do this! :sniper:

Anarresa

24-02-2005, 03:49

"Holy shi..., Im glad they're on our side" said the Steiner wide eyed, it was 11:30 in Anarresa, but the high altitude recon of the destruction caused by Samtonia had just arrived from an orbiting UAV.
"The good news is we wont need to be worrying about Danite much anymore." replied secretary Taylor.
"How is Zoogiedom coping with the situation?"
"There attacking Natoa as we speak"
"Can we get some of our intellegence on Natoa to them?"
"What?"
"Recon, hidden bunkers, you know. There going to need all the help they can get, they're fighting a two front war now. And if you need me to sign off on support for them, just give me a pen"
"Will do Pete"

OOC: Zoog, im going to move my fleets to cover your flanks, so Natoa or Danite decides to get a bit cheeky i'll help deal with em. You also might note I bombed Natoa for about 3 days, so most of the major infastructure should be dust already.

Natoa

24-02-2005, 03:51

OOC: Ummm Anaressa, i have one issue, what about my Air forces and anti-air batteries. I seriously doubt you would have turned my infrastructure "to dust" with all those planes and missle standing in the way. Also, please post if you are attacking my nation "for 3 days" Thanks.

Anarresa

24-02-2005, 04:09

OOC: You state a very good point, though I did try to attack and destroy your coastal installations and a limitied number of your ships, I did mispeak. And to that end I am sorry.

Natoa

24-02-2005, 04:17

OOC: Its okay man, no biggie. I understand that you did attack though and i have taken ample ships from my military roster as damaged or destroyed etc.

The Zoogie People

25-02-2005, 00:51

"Get the cat-guy from Samtonia on the line, will you?"

West was fairly familiar with the Samtonian figures of importance, but he could not for the life of him remember their names. Perhaps it was a result of his occupation as a defense adviser and mid-level intelligence director - he had to work with thousands of names constantly. They were always coming in and out of his head; if he didn't repeat a name five times a day, it was gone.

"Done, Mr. West..." his secretary handed the receiver of his phone to him.

"Thank you. Ah, hello, Mr. ... ah... . Oh, that's right, Mr. [insert name here]." West gave himself a quick mental note so he wouldn't forget by dinnertime. "On behalf of the defense secretary, who is somewhat bordering on paranoia at the moment, I would like to relay a warning to you that you probably don't need. However, being that I am on his payroll, I decided I had better acquiesce. Therefore, bear in mind that the last time we faced these guys, there was a nuclear detonation in Natoa. Tread carefully - we're slightly worried about the sanity of those fellows. We have all our defense systems set up, and have been alerting other nations to do the same...I'm awfully sorry to waste your time, but..."

operation_delete_key

Praetorius general Curtis, in the spirit of imitating his counterpart leading the Drizzts theatre, decided to name his operations based on the computer keys in front of him. Therefore, he wrote off the initial firepower and assault campaign against Natoa as 'operation_delete_key,' mirroring operations left shift and right shift in Drizzts.

Natoa had not replied to the 'belated ultimatum,' as it was known - giving one last chance to surrender after launching an air-based cruise missile strike at their military facilities; they had not been expected to. operation_delete_key proceeded as planned.

Thousands of aircraft took the skies, running thousands upon thousands more sorties of various types - many were there to deliver a crushing blow to Natoan airspace to gain control of the skies, many others to launch strikes against their naval vessels, and others yet to fly covert missions against specialized targets of importance. It was on a considerably larger scale than the operation left shift. The naval vessels themselves armed up - Peltast ([i]think - Armament) class assault ships; cruisers; carriers, and the mighty Doujins all geared up for the coming barrage of firepower. They had cruise missiles - or in the Doujin's case, 30-inch shells - to unleash.

Danite

26-02-2005, 02:01

Rockshu City, Ar Sandis

A small package arrives in the mail bearing the 'Holy Empire of Danite' symbol on it. Shiney black paper surrounds the tiny package, a blue ribbon keeping it in place.

'A Gift' is scratched across the top in fancy writing.

Danite

26-02-2005, 02:31

Vishkin Saul picked up the small box. He creaked it open and examined the most expensive ring he'd ever seen. A red fist image adorned the front. Then he looking down and saw the piece of paper. He picked it up and read it. Very fancy handwriting filled the card.

In our native lands, our war-lords showed alliance by wearing the rings of their allies on their right hand. The more beautiful the ring the stronger the friendship, a very powerful symbol on the field of battle. Though those days are behind us, take this gift and understand.

Vishkin Saul picked up the ring, tossed it around in his hands, and placed it firmly on his left thumb. Laughing, he quickly puts it on his right thumb.

The Zoogie People

26-02-2005, 03:03

Natoa

26-02-2005, 07:10

OOC: Zoogie, Ar Sandis is a friend of ours in real life, so yes. lol :)

Danite

26-02-2005, 18:04

*Grins*

I'm actually at Ar Sandis's house right now, he simply forgot to log in as himself and post that.

We were... distracted... :fluffle:

Natoa

26-02-2005, 21:23

GNN News Broadcast
"...And earlier today, Chancellor Vashikov of the Dominion of Natoa announced that the Police force of Natoa would be getting a huge increase in spending as they would take over as the Natoa Home Guard while the regular military is at war...."

National Police Headquarters, Loma City
Chancellor Vashikov stood speaking at a podium in front of a massive crowd.
"And today, i present Police Commodore Slava with this government cheque for $30 billion Reiksmarks. We hope that the Police force will use it wisely in their new land defence endeavors defending Natoa from it's enemies."

Hawaiian Islands

28-02-2005, 02:53

As there is no more crisis in the islands of Hawaii, the leader wants to see what has been going on now, about this uprise. A SD-23 Helicopter has been flown above the airs of Drizzt with a News Camera that sends whatever it sees to all the televisions at Hawaii's Presidental Channel.

If the helicopter is somehow shot down, Hawaii will deploy forces in Drizzt.

Amgal

28-02-2005, 02:57

Pentira, Amgal
Sultan Abdul stood giving a royal speech in front of thousands of people from all around the tiny nation. He spoke softly.
"It is with my greatest pleasure that I am to announce that the Kingdom of Amgal will now become the Natoan Protectorate of Amgal. Chancellor Vashikov has graciously offered his hand to our fledgling nation and we shall accept."
The crowd cheered and waved Natoan and Amgalese flags. The Sultan was satisfied.

Natoa

28-02-2005, 23:51

Natoan Airspace, Western border of Natoa
"Vanguard Leader, this is Vanguard 3, we have a contact bearing 010." crackled Captain O'Brian's radio in his helmet. He adjusted the seatbelt of his brand new F/A-22 Raptor. He pushed the talk button.
"Roger Vanguard 3, move to intercept. Do not engage, I repeat do not engage."
The five F/A-22s streaked off toward the new radar contact. Captain O'Brian finally got a visual.
"Looks like a news chopper boys, could be surveillance though, I'll contact."
"Unidentified Helicoptor, this Vanguard Leader of the Royal Natoan Air Force. Please identify."

Hawaiian Islands

01-03-2005, 05:33

The messages signaled to the helicopters. "Oh shit, enemy aircrafts... could be any worse," says the pilot. The pilot sends a brief message to 2 Hawaiian MA-60s. "I think it's an enemy aircraft!"

The 2 MA-60s tries to communicate with the Natoan Airforce. "This is Hawaiian International Air Force trying to conduct some information with our news copter which will be broadcasted in Hawaii" Coming out of no where, the 2 MA-60s stick right behind the Helicopter to provide rear protection.

Natoa

01-03-2005, 21:27

Natoan Airspace, Western Natoan Border
The F-22s took up patrol routes. Captain O'Brian radioed the lead MA-60.
"Roger Hawaiian Air Units, we understand that you are gathering information on the current situation. We must however, advise you against entering Natoan airspace for security reasons. We can however, have a refuel plane en route if you require a refill.

NRV Union, Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
"Captain, we have radio traffic incoming from Naval Command." said the radio operator turning his chair to face the captain.
"XO, you have the bridge, send it to my quarters." replied Captain Pierce as he stepped off the bridge. A few minutes later, a piece of paper arrived on his desk.

/Start Encrypting.......done/
/......................................./
/..................................../

//TOP SECRET//
To members of the 3rd Natoan Carrier Battlegroup. You are ordered to support Danite forces in engagements with Samtonian and Anarresan Forces. Locations have been sent to all vessels.

-Admiral Burns, Natoan Naval Command

//......End//

NRB Poseidon, Geyser Class Super Heavy Dreadnaught
Rear Admiral Hunter sat in the brand new, state-of-the-art Dreadnaught. Chancellor Vashikov had given him command in person. This was the first of the new line of ships Natoa was purchasing.
"Danite makes one hell of a ship, eh Mac?"
Only one person ever called him 'Mac'
"Ben! How have you been!" he spun the chair and stood to speak with Fleet Admiral Burns.
"Excellent old friend, how does she look?"
"She's one fine piece of work, I'll give the Danites that."
"Yea, she should be able to mop the floor with whatever the Samtonian, Zoogie or Anarresan Navies can dish out."
"I hear that even a Doujin can't even stand up to it." Admiral Hunter laughed.
"You got that right, Have you spoken with Rear Admiral Takachira?"
"Yes, he gave the same glowing review of the Poseidon's sister ship."
"If the 'Kraken' is as good as this one here, I don't blame him."
They both laughed.

Natoan Diplomatic Headquarters, Orgo City
Ambassador Blucher hung up the phone.
"Ambassador, what did the Chancellor want?" asked his Deputy Ambassador.
"He need me to write a communique to the Ar Sandis Embassy. Ambassador Blucher retired to his office and wrote out the communique.

Ambassador Shilar,
Natoa wishes for further good relations between the nations of the 'Circle of the Unseen hand'. Therefore, we are requesting your aide in dealing with Zoogie forces harassing Natoa. Please reply swiftly.

-Ambassador Blucher

Ar Sandis

02-03-2005, 01:53

Grand Commodore Vishkin Saul's office:

"So... the Natoans show their true colours... They don't want to be our trading partners, they want us to defend them on the battlefield. What an interesting turn of events...", spoke Vishkin calmly.

"We'll cancel the alliance then?", the nervous Ambassador Tomax replied.

"Nay, ambassador", Saul replied. "We shall show these Natoans what the military arm of Ar Sandis can do. Quickly, tell the admiral to load up all 1200 of the Hind helicoptors as well as 14,000 infantry (OOC - 12 troops per helicoptor). We shall send these as our first aid to Natoa. But ensure the Natoan general knows that what is coming is friendly. We don't need any international incidents..."

"A gift then, great lord?", muttered Tomax.

"A gift? Who do you think I am? Santa Claus? These units are still under my command. Any order given to them must be personally approved by me first. You understand? Now get out of my face...", snapped Saul. "Infidel"...

*The High Ambassador quickly skitters out of the blood red office*

Hawaiian Islands

02-03-2005, 04:15

"Natoan Airforce, requesting us to leave Airspace, sir"

"Roger that. Ask for a Refill for only Premium gas."

"Roger that"

"Oh, and before you guys leave, make sure you guys catch important information"

"Roger."

Natoa

02-03-2005, 19:24

OOC: Hawaii, i never asked you to leave my airspace, I just asked you to not enter it. From what i read, you were over Drizzt Airspace, correct?

Samtonia

02-03-2005, 21:15

[OOC- Sorry about that leave of absence of mine. I'll post ASAP.Questions at this time though. Danite, how far away are the ships that launced? And which drection? North, south from my dreadnoughts? Where?

Danite, stats of those dreadnoughts. Also, where they are. They're bg, they're metal, they're easily seen by my satellites. And just how well armomred/armed can they be, considering speed f building time? I mean, the Doujins took 20 years to build. Each. and I'll get you stats on them ASAP. Plus the various other dreads I've got. Those, go to Portland Iron Works, Sarzonia's storefront.

Any other questions, shoot away.]

Natoa

03-03-2005, 19:27

OOC: Wow Samtonia, thats a good idea! Why don't we give you all the weak points on the ships too....and while we're at it, we'll just hand over a map of where all our militaries are... And oooooh! I'll just dump all my guns into the ocean! If thats not enough, i'll just paint a giant target on my leader's roof! :D

Natoa

03-03-2005, 19:42

Skies of Drizzt National Airspace
"All filled up." radioed the pilot of the refueling plane after successfully refueling the Hawaiian Helicoptor.
"If you need anything else, radio Captain O'Brian, Callsign: Vanguard Leader."
he spoke as the plane turned back to refuel the fighter wing still patrolling Natoan Airspace.

Natoan Diplomatic Headquarters
Ambassador Blucher read the message he had received from command again.

TOP SECRET
Ambassador Blucher,
You are to set up a diplomatic meeting with member nations of The Circle of the Unseen Hand. Please send the Communique to Tsar Barrik of the Holy Danite Empire, High Commander Arch Jabersson of Warksson, Sultan Abdul of the Protectorate of Amgal, Grand Commodore Vishkin Saul of Ar Sandis and also send one to the leader of the Hawaiian Islands.

End

Blucher sat in the leather chair of his office and began typing the Communique. A few minutes later, communiques arrived in Danite, Ar Sandis, Warksson, Amgal and the Hawaiian Islands from the Natoan Diplomatic Office.

To the Circle of the Unseen Hand and Hawaiian Islands:
Chancellor Vashikov is planning the first meeting of the Circle of the Unseen Hand to coordinate efforts during the war. The Hawaiian Islands has been invited to attend as a guest of the Circle. Please send a message back indicating you descision.

Chancellor Vashikov

Blucher then wrote a seperate message to send to Tsar Barrik.

Tsar,
Danite is the most secure location in the Circle. We wish to hold the meeting of our great nations inside your national borders as an extra measure of safety. Please reply swiftly.

Chancellor Vashikov

Danite

03-03-2005, 21:12

*Laughs* Okay... where to start!

I don't need that stats of the Doujins, I have all the info on them that I could possibly need.

I'm assuming my nation is South-West of your nation, so my ships are also (Most liekly) South-West of your ships. The ships that launched the missiles where about 140 miles away. Their range being 150+ miles, and speed being 531 mph (8.9 miles per minute). You're boys have exactly 16 minutes to react, please don't forget the Sea-skimming cruise, which will make the missile hard to detect and the extra boost for anti-missile systems.

My ships also take a long time to build, but they where being built before the year started. So I've had many years head start. As for the information... I won't hide it from you, but I won't simply give it over. You could look around until you find it, or wait to see what they can do in game. *Laughs* Okay... where to start!

I don't need that stats of the Doujins, I have all the info on them that I could possibly need.

I'm assuming my nation is South-West of your nation, so my ships are also (Most likely) South-West of your ships. The ships that launched the missiles where about 140 miles away, their range being 150+ miles, and speed being 531 mph (8.9 miles per minute). You're boys have exactly 16 minutes to react, please don't forget the Sea-skimming cruise, which will make the missile hard to detect and the extra boost for anti-missile systems.

My ships also take a long time to build, but they where being built before the year started. So I've had many years head start. As for the information... I won't hide it from you, but I won't simply give it over. You could look around until you find it, or wait to see what they can do in game.

Communiqué to Chancellor Vashikov
The meeting may be held in Danite, Trafilgar will make a most excellent gathering point. Death and Honour Vashikov.

Sagret, Danite Testing Grounds
The order was given by General Thorn, the stage was set and the results would soon be in. In front of him was an arena, to his left stood the four test subjects with simple military clothing on and two AK-47s each. To his right, behind a sandbag wall, where ten soldiers in the Danite army each with standard military clothing and 552 Commandos, 3 MG-42s lay on the sandbag wall.

Picking up the speaker, Thorn “Inject!” commanded.

The four test subjects pushed the syringe into their arm and squeezed the liquid into their body. The effect was evident quickly, as their skin turned red and they begun to shake.

“Ready yourselves!” yelled Thorn to the ten soldiers, each laughing at this easy slaughter.

The four test subjects bolted straight forward, running down the field to reach the ten soldiers. They took massive strides and sprinted directly at their targets, not a hint of fear was shown.

Some of the soldiers kneeled, others continued to stand. Waiting for the opportune moment… Now! The enemy was within firing range. So they opened up on them, each using his 552 Commando to send waves of lead at the four running targets.

Bullets whizzed by, some striking their targets, others striking the ground in front or behind. The firing continued until each clip was empty and a small screen of smoke coated the soldier’s visions. While they waved their hands to disperse the smoke, they laughed about how easy that was. The laughing stopped instantly when they could once again see the targets running full speed that them.

“Not possible!” One soldier gasped.

Each of the four subjects was bleeding bad, many holes lined their bodies. But they continued to run; now it was their turn to shoot. Holding up both AK’s, the subjects opened fire at the soldiers. The soldiers quickly ducked down behind the sandbag wall, one soldier was too late and took a round in the throat, he fell back in a bloody mass.

The MG’s now being to fire as the desperate soldiers begun to panic. Taking three direct hits to the knee, one test subject’s legs was blown clear off. The subject fell, got on his knees and began to limply run towards the soldiers, still firing.

Within seconds the battle was over, ten dead soldiers lay behind the sandbag walls. Two test subjects, in their corpse like state, stood there. Waiting for the drugs to wear out and death to set it, but for the good news… The test was a success.

Ar Sandis

04-03-2005, 00:25

OOC:

Hooray for drug induced powers! Sell that shit in your storefront holmes...

Warksson

04-03-2005, 00:44

High Commander Arch Jabersson walked into the King's Longhouse.The King was sitting at a big square carved table at the far end of the building.He walked up to the table in front of the table,stopped and saluted,fist to chest.He takes off his helmet with two walurs' tooths sticking out the top.
"News from Natoa, milord."He says,"There's going to be a meeting of the Ring bearers and they're asking you to attend."
"Is that so?"King Barlin Arksson replies while scartching his beard,"Tell them we'll be there.Find out the place and time."
"As you wish.There is another thing they thought I was leader."Arch says with a chuckle.
Barlin laughs out loud and says,"A simple mistake, thats all."
Arch salutes again before he leaves and says,"Good raiding!"
"Good raiding!"The King says.
Arch sends the reply.Warksson agrees to meet them.

Samtonia

04-03-2005, 03:54

[OOC- my God......where to begin? You want to know why I need stats on your ships OOC I might add? So I might be able to figure out swize and arament, as any sane navy would quickly figure out. Even moreso, so I can make sure the wankery that is common on II does not rear its ugly head here in the future. I have attempted to be as generous OOC as possible in regards to OOC but perhaps it's time for both of you to be reminded- OOC is and will remain seperate from IC. I could not ever use OOC info to blatantly help my IC actions, therefore, meaning that giving me statistics of your ships (How many guns, how big, armor belt type, engines: size, number, speed) and all the other normal info on ships is but the smallest iota of decency in an RP you can give.

Everyone, quick lesson and/or reminder. OOC, one should give everything to the other person equipment/troop wise. Numbers, maps, locations, equipment, what's so great about the equpment, etc.... None of that can be used in the IC posts without permission, but it letsw the RP flow, with a clear place and value of everything laid down. Godmoding is struck down before it begins. Wanking of anything is quite difficult. Arguments are worked out beforehand. In short, much tastiness comes out of it.

Danite, we may wish to assume your fleet is a bit further away, or you really won't have much left to fight back with when the other 2,000 odd ships reply to the strike. Also, that would mean I completely ignored my standard tactical actions, which is to sit as far away as possible and use up lots of ammo. Big no-no on that right there. So we'll move my ships off to about 350 km. away, a nice middle ground for both of us, as 600 km. would be my favorite but you'd like to be able to reply to the attack, so..... So you've still got the strike, you've still got the ships, but the locations are moved to fit much better. However, we'll fudge the ranges a little bit on the missiles. Congrats, you have some missiles that just went crazy and kept going. Appropos to the manufacturer for this batch... And just so you know, damage to all, big damage to one, none will sink. They've just too much sentimental and character value. But you'll be able to send some smaller dreads to the ocean bottom, so rest happy in that. And the escorts, yadda yadda yadda.

Now, that drug. Nice literary effect, but a few problems. The fact that the bullets used have the stopping power to deck an elephant. Shattered bones, ruptured organs, instantaneous nervous system shut-down. So, OOCly, how does this drug work? And how could someone continue to walk forward with everything below their knees blown off? They simply wouldn't have balance. But I'll use the fun little "ignore common sense/realism" plot tool if you can fix up a few minor problems and possibly make the drug do something even more cool when it is done in its host. Possibly heads of random subjects exploding, showering the areea with brains. Why? For the simple coolness of red explodinghead zombies. All the makings of a B-grade movie.

Joy. I get to now test out my OOC dosclaimer, soon to be standard on all my posts from now on, in II and NS when I venture there.

Disclaimer
As always, the preceding post was in the interest of increasing value of the RP for both sides. Any opinions/facts/questions asked remain now and always OOC. No content therein can be used to IC benefit, sans agreement of both RPing parties. Parties agree that OOC and IC actions are differentiated between and will not ever cross. Breach of this disclaimer may result in immediate complaints, up to a Samtonian pullout of the RP. Your time is greatly appreciated.

Ah, the smell of legalise in the morning...]

Natoa

04-03-2005, 04:08

OOC: Hey Samtonia, why don't you OOC off with your stupid OOC rules. Jus cause you wanna follow them dosen't mean we have to. Go OOC yourself.

p.s. OOC OOC OOC OOC OOC :p

Yours OOC,
Natoa

Hawaiian Islands

05-03-2005, 00:29

"Sir, Natoan Airforce is not requesting us to leave."

"Roger. Attack Natoan Aircrafts with your 2 GreyHound Missiles and destroy on sight. But let the NewsCopter still head back home."

"[/i]Roger that. But why?[/i]"

"Things have changed. We need some military exercises."

Danite

05-03-2005, 00:37

OOC:

According to the Doujin web-page, the 30" main battle guns only have a range of 120km, so I don't see how you would think they're 350km from what I said.

Also, I'm not sure if you are aware but I fired --AGM-84 Harpoon-- missiles at your ships. These are battleship destroyers. Not only that, but I launched 1,000 at EACH of your ships. I don't care if they all have 10ft. of titanium armour, they'd be blown out of the water, and then battered in the air. Even with the Doujin’s radar absorbent materials, and anti-missiles fire. You might take out 25% of my missiles, that's still 750 direct hits. They each have "Penetration high-explosive blast (488 pounds)", that's 336,000 pounds of explosives! Just because you like something doesn't mean they can't be sunk.

And if your navy only consists of 2,000 more ships... I suggest you surrender now...

The drugs I used, not sure why I'm telling you this, are highly potent Anabolic-Androgenic. Starters, the subjects feel nothing. It doesn't matter if their leg gets blown off, all that means to them is they'll have to hobble to get where they're going. Second, organ failure only matters if the body is still actively using them. These drugged up soldiers could take a 5.56 round to the heart and still move for another minute or so. Only direct shots to the center of the brain or spinal column will drop them. And with Kevlar helm and vest on... good luck. Plus they’re very aggressive (Could be bad for me), but nothing will stop them from killing. At and the end, when the drugs are no longer regulating their systems, they simply die.

Samtonia

05-03-2005, 01:30

[OOC- And I quote directly from FDI, run by the person who designed the Doujinas in the first place. Each gun has an elevation range of -3 to 32 degrees to the horizon, and each turret has a full field of fire disrupted only by the superstructure. Each individual gun can be individually aimed and fired in a stabilised mount, firing a mixture of rounds up to 8000kg in weight out to distances of 120km without assistance and up to 800km using ERGMs. A total firing rate of 1 round every minute per barrel can be maintained at optimal performance, and a new auto-loading mechanism has helped sort out some of the reliability problems that have troubled these huge weapons.
By my count, 800 km is just a bit more than 350km. Point refuted.

The harpoon was created to destroy modern battleships. Each carries literally enough to blow a hole through an IOWa class. A Doujin is armored nearly700% better. That's also ignoring fire from other ships, all designed to take out missiles muchfaster then the relatively slow (For NS) Harpoon. Finally, there's the simple fact that all the missiles are coming from one direction, at the limits of their fuel. No random angles. No curves. Straight line. Destroyers do an adequate job of stopping a missile.

And that's over 2,000 fighting ships. Small difference. Minus the transports, which are of course all armored themselves. More on the impossibility of that drug later.

And Natoa? OOC you.]

Natoa

05-03-2005, 03:47

[OOC- And I quote directly from FDI, run by the person who designed the Doujinas in the first place.
By my count, 800 km is just a bit more than 350km. Point refuted.

The harpoon was created to destroy modern battleships. Each carries literally enough to blow a hole through an IOWa class. A Doujin is armored nearly700% better. That's also ignoring fire from other ships, all designed to take out missiles muchfaster then the relatively slow (For NS) Harpoon. Finally, there's the simple fact that all the missiles are coming from one direction, at the limits of their fuel. No random angles. No curves. Straight line. Destroyers do an adequate job of stopping a missile.

And that's over 2,000 fighting ships. Small difference. Minus the transports, which are of course all armored themselves. More on the impossibility of that drug later.

And Natoa? OOC you.]

OOC: ooooooh ouch dude, maybe i should get some lotion for that burn. :rolleyes: Very creative though....or not. At least think up some of your own material Sam.

Ar Sandis

05-03-2005, 04:47

OOC:

Samtonia, you're a good guy, but you're too power hungry. There are no rules to role playing. You can't control how people RP. Their RP'ing style is unique to them. They RP the way they wish, and you can't tell them they are wrong. For example, I don't have to give up all my military information even if you ask for it and say that your RPing character won't know anything.

Think of it this way - in a court when evidence is found in an unlawful manner the jury is told to "discredit it" and not to allow it to affect their decision. But you know, if that evidence is the only way to prove someone is a murderer the jury will use it even though they aren't supposed to and declare the person is guilty.

What I'm saying is this - if we give you our military info OOC, you will say you won't use that knowledge in your RP'ing. But if a decision arises for you where that military info could save you hundreds, maybe thousands of units you will use that information to your advantage.

So plain and simple, everyone keep their info and specifics to themselves until the battle (when you HAVE to explain stuff). Don't go demanding shit now Sam.

I *think* this makes sense, but its late. Someone please tell me if you get what I'm hitting at...

Ar Sandis

05-03-2005, 05:25

Grand Commodore Vishkin Saul's office... Rockshu City, Ar Sandis.

"Sir, there is to be a meeting of the Circle in Danite. Your presence is requested. Perhaps here you could introduce your plans to take over Samtonia and Zoogieland. I'm sure the other Circle leaders would be quite interested", calmly spoke Saul's aide. (To Saul's turned back).

"Yes... I shall go to this meeting, and I also shall share my plans...", replied Vishkin. "But out of curiosity, who told you I had such plans?"

"Uh... I believe I overheard Commodore Rochester telling another aide about these plans on my way here.", the aide said nervously.

"Interesting... send Commodore Rochester in here immediately", demanded Vishkin Saul in his mighty voice.

"Y-Yes, sir... r-right away... ", studdered the aide as he cowered out of the office.

------------ 5 minutes pass ------------

Commodore Rochester steps into the grand office. Rochester is a short, smug man with a large, pompous moustache and a dirty beard.

"You rang?", Rochester said as he chuckled to himself.

"Indeed...", responded Saul in a dark voice. "I've been told you have been passing out classified information to nobodies. What exactly are you trying to do?".

"So you've heard... Well I might as well be frank with this. I want you out. I'm tired of your rein as our dictator. I want in. I've paid my dues... now your time is up...", shouted Rochester as he pulled out a magnum and pointed it at the back of Vishkin's head.

"This will not end favourably for you if you continue my old friend. Put the gun down and leave my office and I will forget this ever happened", cooly responded Saul, never to studder or flinch.

"Oh no... this ends NOW!", yelled Rochester as he started to pull the trigger.

With reflexes like a cat, Saul turned (without even glancing at Rochester, as Saul's eyes are covered by his large rimmed hat) and caught the bullet in his bare palm. He then tossed the bullet to the floor and walked towards Rochester with an evil grim on his face.

"Wwww... what? How? Not possible! Get away from me!", shouted Rochester as he unloaded the other 7 bullets in his holder at Vishkin.

Like lightning, Saul's right arm reacted and deflected every one of the 7 bullets away. He then reached out and put his left arm around Rochester's neck.

"Please, great lord, have mercy", begged Rochester.

"You are weak and unworthy scum." With a small chuckle Saul held Rochester up in the air with only his left hand and calmly said "I do believe you put it best, this ends now." With a smirk on his face Saul reached up with his right arm and drove it though Rochester's chest cavity. "You will spread no more of my plans, Rochester." Blood poured from the once smug man, as his life slowly drained away until he was limp.

Rochester's screams were heard althrough the building, and many people were in awe of what might be happening in that office. The door opened and Saul emerged, blood all over him. He spoke. "Sanchez, in here, now." With that, he turned back into his office.

Draeythe Sanchez suddenly had hundreds of eyes on him. He knew it was not wise to defy an order from Saul, so he immediately walked to the office and closed the door behind him.

Draeythe wasn't shocked to see Rochester dead on the floor after all the gunfire and screaming that had just occured. Vishkin nodded to the body. "A traitor. He wanted to take me out. You don't want to take me out as well, do you?"

"Heavens no, I would never dream of it sir", politely replied Sanchez.

"Well, its quite apparent there is now a Commodore position open. I'm offering this to you. Take it or leave it. You have 1 hour to decide.", said Saul.

"I do not need that long sir, I will take up this position without a doubt."

"I figured as much...", said Saul with a grin. "Ar Sandis just became much stronger thanks to you young man. You have quite a future ahead of you I believe..."

"Commodore Sanchez, its just sounds right...", Draeythe thought to himself as he walked out of the office with a toothy grin on his face.

Danite

05-03-2005, 14:51

The harpoon was created to destroy modern battleships. Each carries literally enough to blow a hole through an IOWa class. A Doujin is armored nearly700% better. That's also ignoring fire from other ships, all designed to take out missiles muchfaster then the relatively slow (For NS) Harpoon. Finally, there's the simple fact that all the missiles are coming from one direction, at the limits of their fuel. No random angles. No curves. Straight line. Destroyers do an adequate job of stopping a missile.

And that's over 2,000 fighting ships. Small difference. Minus the transports, which are of course all armored themselves. More on the impossibility of that drug later.

And Natoa? OOC you.]

So one of my missiles can blow a hole though an Iowa class ship, and you armour is 700% better. Meaning it would take seven missiles to do the same damage. So seven missiles will blow one hole in your ship, and I fired 4,000. Now, I hear you by they’re all coming from the same direction. But there are 4,000 of them, so it’s really more of a semi-circle coming at your ships. Making it much more difficult to defend from, my missile didn’t coming at you one at a time or in a line you know. Assuming you did manage to take out 25% of my missile, which is generous even for your ‘Super ship’. That’s, again, 750 missiles. Roughly being 107 holes in your ship assuming it takes 7 missiles to create one hole. I know that it can only take one hole to completely F a ship, and help it on its way to Davy Jones’ locker. And you have 107 holes! I must say! Congratulations to your crew of those amazing ships, lucky buggers they are.

And, just wondering, do you know much about drugs and there effects on the human body? Because I know a great deal of information, on both drugs and the human body. And with the gracious leeway NationStates gives, such as the Doujin using EGRM on 30-Inch guns when it was made for the 5-Inch guns and only now is being worked on to be used with the DD(X), my drug is perfectly fine. Not only that, but in theory it would work.

Samtonia

05-03-2005, 18:03

[OOC- You know what? Bye-bye. The sheer and utter idiocy in not respecting the common rules of NS, as told by a far older player to all of you, have just gone too far. So see you all later. Hope you enjoy RPing against yourselves, because frankly, with the amount of shit that you're giving me OOC, I refuse to RP any further with any of you at any time. Oh, and congrats Natoa. You're the first person to make my ignore list. Danite and Ar Sandis were fine, as they tried to at least act a bit politely, Ar Sandis the most of all. But you? Yeah. Hope you get modbombed you insulting twit.]

Natoa

05-03-2005, 18:09

OOC: Oh no Samtonia, ignored....ouch :rolleyes: Good Riddance! :)

Anarresa

05-03-2005, 18:12

OOC: I now see why overly large fleets and ships ruin rps. Danite, assuming 750 of your missiles got through, you'd need to hit the exact same place 7 times to create a hole in the armor, and that along wont sink the thing either, its still operationial. You might sink it but you might not. I'd also like to see the size of your military and how much you spent on it danite, to make sure its rp approprate for a Psychotic Dictatorship with a fair economy. By all logical means, Samtonia should be able to overwhelm your forces in both numbers and technology, regardless of the doujins. The same goes for Natoa. Plus, Natoa, you have a Zoogiedom at your front door with support of me. You sholuldn't expect to move anything in or out of your nation without it being noticed by at least one of us. Its in rp stalemates like this that I see a justification for nuclear weapons, if the rp is already dead I don't see a draw back. And let me point out to you all the title of this rp "Uprisings in Drizzts Army" it is not a war between Natoa and Danite vs everyone else. In my opinion, it was ill advised for Zoogie not to make this a completly closed rp, lets remember that Natoa wasn't even a part of The Zoogie Isles at the time this thread was created. I also found it rather distateful for Danite to suddenly appear, as if he invited himself into the role play and the region. And finally, with all due respect, I do not believe that Samtonia needed to intervene in regionial affairs. This was supposed to be Me and Zoogiedom vs T.R. and Drizzts. If you want to conduct your own petty war I humbly suggest that you create your own thread. I find it a grave mistake that we didn't make this a closed rp altogether.

Danite

05-03-2005, 18:20

OOC: I now see why overly large fleets and ships ruin rps. Danite, assuming 750 of your missiles got through, you'd need to hit the exact same place 7 times to create a hole in the armor. I'd also like to see the size of your current military and the amount of money you spent on it, just for reference. Personally I want to see what your using and if its pretty reasonable for your nations statistics. (thought it probably is, can I see a general overview or something in a tg?)

I have no problem with giving away minor information. Here it is: http://www.freewebs.com/holyempireofdanite/

The first day I started this game I had started to buy military equipment, and every day (Almost) after that I've continued to buy. My people are very war-like, and love to have many ships and big guns. You may look over my posts in the past to see what I've bought.

And I'm just saying, 750 missile are a lot. And I don't see how all four of them survived. I could see maybe the middle two getting away, but the two on the sides would've been nailed hundreds of times.

Natoa

05-03-2005, 18:27

Over Natoan Air Space
"Vanguard 3 to Vanguard leader, Hawaiian missiles inbound!" crackled Captain O'Brian's radio
"Evasive action! Contact Natoan Air Command! We are under attack!" he yelled as he sent his F-22 into a steep dive.
He rocketed toward the ground as a missile flew by his cockpit. He slammed the flare button on his dashboard. 12 Flares launched from the bottom of the jet.
Just then his radio crackled again.
"Vanguard Leader, this is Zulu 4, we are inbound to intercept Hawaiian air forces."
"Roger Zulu 4, we'll draw fire."
He switched over to speak with his fighter wing.
"All Vanguard fighters, target Hawaiian Greyhounds and fire at will!"
"Roger, Fox-1!" replied Vanguard 3 as an AIM-120C lowered and launched from his missile bay.
"Yes sir, Fox-2, Fox-3" came Vanguard 2's radio signal as 2 AIM-9 Sidewinders streaked toward the Hawaiian fighters."
By the time the wing had fired it's missiles, 8 AIM-9 Sidewinders and 4 AIM-120Cs from Vanguard Wing were rocketing toward the Hawaiian air units, along with 9 more Sidewinders and 5 more AIM-120Cs from Zulu wing. Surely the air units from Hawaii would be completely obliterated. 15 F-22s against 2 Greyhounds and a helicoptor wasn't very fair, but Hawaii had acted first.

Communique to Hawaiian Islands
Due to the recent hostility of your air force against a member nation of the Alliance of "The Circle of the Unseen Hand", we must declare a state of war against you. Ar Sandis, Warksson, Danite, and Amgal will support our nation in this conflict.

Chancellor Vashikov, Natoan High Command

Orgo City, Natoa
Thousands and thousands of tanks, soldiers and armoured vehicles proceeded on the road leading toward Hawaii as bombers, fighters and other aircraft streaked overhead. There was to be war again!

Anarresa

05-03-2005, 18:46

Galdar

05-03-2005, 19:00

Galdar sneered as he looked down at the small package which had arrived in the mail for him. He had only recently been getting mail from one ‘Tsar Barrik’. He picked up the shiny package with his left hand, and flicked off the lid.

“Oh!” Galdar gasped as he looked down into the box. A gold ring on a chain laid on a min white pillow. The ruins on the ring where most impressive! It’s worth alone was more then The Empire of Galdar.

In the past, in the Tsar’s letters, he’d been explained the culture of The Holy Empire of Danite. The whole ‘ring on the right hand’ thing, friendship in battle and whatnot. Galdar looked down at his stump, where his right arm was hacked off years ago. Galdar was a titan amongst normal people. 7’5”, 380 lbs. Horns! All thanks to genetic engineering, he resembled a bull.

He’d lost the arm long ago, so his sadness past quickly. He quickly scooped up the chain and placed it around his neck. It fit nicely, almost as if the chain was made for him. He tossed the box down on the table, only then realizing the letter that had come with it.

“We meet in three days time, come to Trafilgar and join us”

The letter continued to explain where Trafilgar was located, and some other things important to Galdar and his people.

Excited now, Galdar quickly put on his chain male armour, attached his belt with sword and fastened his boots. He was going on a little trip to Danite.

Danite

05-03-2005, 19:11

OOC: Im sorry but a military that size proportionial to your population is simple unreasonable. There is no way you could support such a force without numerous rebellions or a substantialy gigantic debt. (as in hundres of billions if not trillions) Your nations structure resembles North Korea, an insanely large military (over 10% of your pop in your case) but little to no economy or buisness. Your population should be dying in by the tens of thousands from hunger. Its impossible for you to sustain such a force without severe economic repercussions. You have no infastructure. And if you say that your population is so fanatically in support of your country, I would propose Nuclear weapons to be used against your major population centers and military, seeing as your population would all die in a fanatic defence in the face of a land invasion.

But you are right about the Doujins

I believe I can give you a fair and reasonable reason for everything you've mentioned.

1) What you saw, my web-site, was a sneak peak into our future. That site isn't going to be used for another 7 days or so. In which time it will be less then 10% of my population.

2) My leader "Tsar Barrik" is a genius, a little mad, but a genius none the less. Think of his and Louis XIV. My tax rate is 97%, no one can afford to but anything to attempt to over through my ruler ship. Guns and other weapons are only legal for the police and military forces, and uber restricted. Plus my police force doesn't take sh*t from anyone. If you're caught with a gun they'll put a couple dozen rounds in you. And my police force is well equipped, so there's no problems there.

3) I keep all the rich people divided so they can't team up against me, just like Louis XIV. By giving grants and titles to various people for good work. Spreading rumors about each other, making sure none of them get too close.

4) I have a fair economy, 97% tax rate, and I'm currently running a storefront. So I can afford the upkeep of all my men/machines.

5) Hunger is never a problem because we have vast food supplies, all my hobos and bums are killed because of cults, and some of my people are cannibals. So it all works out nicely.

Anarresa

05-03-2005, 19:15

KHAAAAN

05-03-2005, 19:19

Greetings Gentlemen and Women, it is I, KHAAAAN.

I fear not this puny indulgents army, as the country of KHAAAAN is Jealous of no ones no country.

Danite

05-03-2005, 19:24

My friend Anarresa,

I'm afraid I can not tell either of those nations what to do, nor can you. They have just as much of a right to play as anyone else. And being our friends, they are welcome in OUR alliance.

Maybe I can answer you in a better way... Now how do I say this correctly...

I am Nazi Germany. If my people get out of hand, I'll shoot 'em. If there are a bunch of them, I'll send in tanks and blow them to pieces. If a city turns against me, I'll bomb the hell out of them. I have guard dogs in every city, if some punk teenager with a Tec-9 is out in the alley, he'll be ripped to pieces and then eaten.

I've done my calculations correctly, and I know how to role-play. You have fantasy 'Doujin' class ships, but I can't have a large army? I don't think so. I've worked hard to take care of my nation, and make the right decisions for them. I'm sorry if you can't see that, but there is no problem with my nation. I don't have to worry about crime because there is none, according to NationStates. We've come across a large deposit of gold, all for my government. And I put lots of 'Coin' into my defense, and keeping putting in there.

I'm also like Russia, everything is part of the government. Everything needs a license. I tag my people!! If you aren't registered, then you die. There is no room for a problem. Everyone who follows the rules will live a decent life, anyone who doesn't will live in fear until they die.

Anarresa

05-03-2005, 21:47

OOC: Russia collapsed

Overall i've played my part in the role play, and now im pulling out. Your affairs are not my problem.

Danite

05-03-2005, 22:36

*Sighs*

Anyone else going to scurry away?

Natoa

06-03-2005, 00:19

OOC: I would just like to know is this how the alliances are set up?

Circle of the Unseen Hand:
Danite
Natoa
Ar Sandis
Warksson
Amgal
Galdar

'Zoogie' Alliance:
Zoogie
Hawaiian Islands

MESSAGE TO HAWAIIAN ISLANDS:
Please read the last IC post I wrote because it concerns you.

Ar Sandis

06-03-2005, 04:49

OOC:

Uhh... Zoogie hasn't posted in this thread since Feb. 26th, I don't think he cares about this war anymore... That makes this about 6 on 1, which isn't really fair to Hawaii...

Also, what ever happened to Drizzt? He hasn't posted since I started RPing here. I thought this was supposed to be focused on him...

Danite

06-03-2005, 13:29

*Shrugs*

Natoa

06-03-2005, 17:13

OOC: Well, seeing how that is the way it is...We Shall declare victory over the Democratic nations of Isles of Arden.The Alliance should relocate! :)

Ar Sandis

06-03-2005, 18:35

OOC: No, just no. I refuse to let you add more nations into this already dead roleplay. If you wish to continue in any shape or form you cannot add any more pint sized despotic nations to your alliance. Al Sandis and Galdar are hereby ignored in this roleplay. Danite, despite your writing skills your are next, your blantant disregard for basic sociology and economics is down right godmodding.

Please, do a background check before you make an ass of yourself. I am the second biggest nation in the alliance population wise, and I am the greatest by far in defence budget. "Pint sized" is not the word for my country.

Also, its Ar Sandis, not Al Sandis... I respect your country by taking the time to ensure my spelling is correct, give me the same respect.

Drizzts Army

06-03-2005, 19:57

ooc: Ar Sandis, to answer your question, I never had the time to RP here and when I even came on here, never had the focus to play in this RP, reason why I hardly posted here even thou it was focused on me

Warksson

06-03-2005, 21:01

OOC:Natoa! *cough* cough* Warksson's a democracy.

Danite

06-03-2005, 21:33

OOC:Natoa! *cough* cough* Warksson's a democracy.

:D

Natoa

06-03-2005, 22:50

OOC: Sorry Warksson, i meant no disrespect, what i meant to say was:
The Danite Alliance can declare victory over the "Zoogie Alliance". :p

Hawaiian Islands

07-03-2005, 00:01

The Zoogie People

07-03-2005, 00:35

What the hell! I was told about the state of affairs here, so I decided to swing by and take a look.

I'm going to quote a guy who wrote a very charming guide to Timon of Athens (http://www.whatjailislike.com/strangeplace/archive-122002.html) (scroll down if you want to take a look :D)...

1. What the shit, guys?

Useless diverge aside (hey, it's an interesting guide to a Shakespearan play), I think that there are a few points that really need to be cleared up here. For starters, the difference between OOC and IC. Also, what the hell happened to OOC cooperation?

OOC - If you're going to make a piece of technology, it's more than just good form to have a link to refer to. It shows that you've taken the time and effort to design something (even if you aren't exactly an aerospace engineer, or whatnot) and it makes it legit. You don't just say, 'Oh, by the way, I made a ship named ____ and it's uber and stuff.' That is bad form, and not only that, it's an insult to people like Freethinkers (a naval expert), who spend an enormous amount of time devising his ships...namely, the Doujin.

Nothing is witheld OOCly. OOCly, we should know how many forces you have, how they are equipped, where they are, etc - it makes a good reference point so we can all have a clear grasp of the situation. It's only bad form when you use OOC information that you would not know ICly to make your IC decisions. For instance, I told Danite that I had spies in his country, but did he go and arrest them? No. I told him he could later on if we wanted, but to my knowledge it never happened.

What I'm specifically referring to is this:

OOC: Wow Samtonia, thats a good idea! Why don't we give you all the weak points on the ships too....and while we're at it, we'll just hand over a map of where all our militaries are... And oooooh! I'll just dump all my guns into the ocean! If thats not enough, i'll just paint a giant target on my leader's roof!

If you use RL tech, then you know its strengths and weaknesses. The same applies for NS tech. You can say, 'It was developed in a tremendously uber shroud of secrecy, so your people wouldn't know about it,' but OOCly, everyone has to know everything. Why? So you know how the ship will react to various attacks. ICly, if their guys never saw the ship before in their life, they would have little idea what to do. But whatever they choose to do, it has to be clear OOCly the consequences it will have on that ship.

I'm assuming my nation is South-West of your nation, so my ships are also (Most likely) South-West of your ships. The ships that launched the missiles where about 140 miles away, their range being 150+ miles, and speed being 531 mph (8.9 miles per minute). You're boys have exactly 16 minutes to react, please don't forget the Sea-skimming cruise, which will make the missile hard to detect and the extra boost for anti-missile systems.

Forgive me if my view is inaccurate - I am not the greatest naval expert you'll ever meet - but if your ship is within launching range of a missile, is it not a reasonable extrapolation that the enemy radar will have detected it a while ago?

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The MG’s now being to fire as the desperate soldiers begun to panic. Taking three direct hits to the knee, one test subject’s legs was blown clear off. The subject fell, got on his knees and began to limply run towards the soldiers, still firing.

Within seconds the battle was over, ten dead soldiers lay behind the sandbag walls. Two test subjects, in their corpse like state, stood there. Waiting for the drugs to wear out and death to set it, but for the good news… The test was a success.

There's a bit of leeway you have with technology in NS. I can understand if you completely numb their nerves so they don't feel anything. But there is a point at which you draw the line. No matter what superfluid you inject into people, they are not running through 'holes lining their bodies.' Those who have holes lining their bodies tend to die.

OOC: Hey Samtonia, why don't you OOC off with your stupid OOC rules. Jus cause you wanna follow them dosen't mean we have to. Go OOC yourself.

Quite simply, if you refuse to abide by the general guidelines of roleplay on NS - which are, by the way, very loose - then many, many, many people will ignore yu.

Samtonia, you're a good guy, but you're too power hungry. There are no rules to role playing. You can't control how people RP. Their RP'ing style is unique to them. They RP the way they wish, and you can't tell them they are wrong. For example, I don't have to give up all my military information even if you ask for it and say that your RPing character won't know anything.

Begging your pardon, but there are. I can't fault you for being new to NS, but there are rules. Loose rules. You can't godmod, like invent souped-up drugs that make soldiers practically immortal when they are under the effects of it...or have an army that is disproportionate to your nation size. The purpose of the rules is to make roleplaying an enjoyable experience and to make it fair. Got that? If we roleplayed without rules, what's stopping me from sending a horde of a million marines on helicopters - no, wait, indestructible jet-packs - over to your nation?

My friend Anarresa,

I'm afraid I can not tell either of those nations what to do, nor can you. They have just as much of a right to play as anyone else. And being our friends, they are welcome in OUR alliance.

Do you, truly, want to get entangled with the allies that we combined have? No, you don't. That, and given this roleplay, I don't think any want to roleplay with you.

Ok, guys, that wasn't so bad, was it? Last rule of roleplay : Never, ever, ever declare another's losses.[ /i] There is no declaring of a victory of the 'Zoogie' alliance. First of all, I haven't been here since - as Ar Sandis courteously said - February 26th. I don't know why I'm here wasting my time right now, because we're not getting anywhere. Zoogiedom has not been even [i]attacked, never mind surrendering. I stated a long, long time ago that I did not intend to roleplay with Hawaiian Islands, and I don't intend to start now - no offense OOCly to you, HI.

The Danite Alliance can declare victory over the "Zoogie Alliance".

What have you gained, OOCly? Do you feel all if you pretend that you 'won' this war? What have you gained, ICly? Nothing. You have been ignored by two of the three opposing participants. That makes this roleplay, in effect, dead. Samtonia and Anaressa have no longer any desire to roleplay with you. After seeing this mess, neither do I.

What happens:

This roleplay is dead. Nothing happens to the 'Circle of the Unseen Hand.' They have never met in any capacity with the forces of Zoogiedom, Samtonia, or Anaressa, which outnumber them so much it's hardly funny anyways. I'll continue roleplaying with Drizzts if he chooses to roleplay the last bit of our reinstalling his own government (though I did see his election thread and am fine with just declaring that as over.) Kudos to Danite and Ar Sandis for actually being polite, and writing some good roleplay as well.

I'm out. If you have any questions, complaints, flames, etc, you can email me at zoogies@gmail.com, and I'll respond if I feel like it and I have time. More often than not I'll respond if I feel like it even if I don't have time. I really hate to see roleplays turn out this way. Too bad it did. But anyways, I've got better things to do with my time....

The Alliance should relocate!

A damned good idea if I've ever seen one.

Danite

07-03-2005, 01:40

You’ve covered almost everything that you originally missed.

I’m basically done with arguing and whatnot, like everyone else I’ve grown tired of it. I would just like to make my last points and then leave it be. Take it as it is:

“OOC - If you're going to make a piece of technology, it's more than just good form to have a link to refer to. It shows that you've taken the time and effort to design something (even if you aren't exactly an aerospace engineer, or whatnot) and it makes it legit. You don't just say, 'Oh, by the way, I made a ship named ____ and it's uber and stuff.' That is bad form, and not only that, it's an insult to people like Freethinkers (a naval expert), who spend an enormous amount of time devising his ships...namely, the Doujin.”

I do and did have a link to it, I even mentioned that if they wanted to learn about my ship they’d have to look for the link. It was very well hidden in my storefront… not only that but I put the link down for my personal military site which described my ship and other equipment.

“Forgive me if my view is inaccurate - I am not the greatest naval expert you'll ever meet - but if your ship is within launching range of a missile, is it not a reasonable extrapolation that the enemy radar will have detected it a while ago?”

They did detect me; in fact they fired first and destroyed many of my ships. I was just returning fire and hoping for the same courtesy, which I didn’t receive.

“There's a bit of leeway you have with technology in NS. I can understand if you completely numb their nerves so they don't feel anything. But there is a point at which you draw the line. No matter what superfluid you inject into people, they are not running through 'holes lining their bodies.' Those who have holes lining their bodies tend to die.”

People… I’m not sure how many other ways I can say this. There are actual reports of people living after being shot 36 times when on “super steroids”. Not to mention that I factored in the ‘panic’ my soldiers must have felt after their first volley didn’t kill these drugged up freaks. That would tend to throw off their aim a bit, and when they got within 30 ft. or so, I’m guess anything smart person would run for it.

“Do you, truly, want to get entangled with the allies that we combined have? No, you don't. That, and given this roleplay, I don't think any want to roleplay with you.”

Agreed, I was simply stating that they’re going to play for fun. I wouldn’t object or complain if you called in foreign aid. That’s what happens in wars, especially when we’re being over-powered.

Okay, that’s all of it. If anyone still thinks I’m ‘Godmodding’ or whatnot, then let them continue to think that. I tried my best to describe it all, I hope most of you understand.

Natoa

07-03-2005, 01:40

Ar Sandis

07-03-2005, 03:15

Damnit... I just wanted to RP and look what happened...

Hawaiian Islands

07-03-2005, 06:20

OOC: Wow Zoogie, thanks for the look back. I have one question, how do you know how big our militaries are. I know for a fact that Danite and I have massive armies. I alone have over 180,000 Aircraft (71,500 being brand new F/A-22 Raptors with 50,000 more on the way.) Plus the massive air power of Danite and Ar Sandis. Then you need to take into account ground forces. My army has over 180,000,000 serving men and includes over 600,000 Tanks. Of course you now would need to add in Danite and Ar Sandis forces. I think you get the idea.

Anyways, if you're going to throw yourself in with that lot, then you can join them at the 'Cowards Club', at least Hawaii knew when to throw in the towel and surrender like a man.
Surrender like a Man?

When did I surrender?

If you asking for war, I'm up for it.

IC:

"... at least Hawaii surrenders like a man." says Natoan Government. This situation may be worse. Hawaii is thinking about a war. Will it be another International Diaster?

"Hawaii has almost 3 billion population and has a army of 7 million soldiers. At the same time, our National Guard is up to 12 million soldiers. We will have enough ground forces to wipe out Natoa." says General Breich Nahia.

"Our Naval Forces is up to date. Best of the Best Navy. Our recruitment only takes the best. Exercise Warmups every 2 days. Our naval power consists about 60 battleships, 76 destroyers, 87 crusiers, 65 frigates, and 45 submarines, and 34 carriers. Besides that, we have a powerful unit of Coast Guard." says Naval Commander Yu Crysta.

"Our Airforce has not been used, but is always on state of the art material. Anti-Stealth Radar Techology, Missiles Tracking Devices, Anti-Nuclear Missile Missiles, and Stealth Air to Air Missiles, Air to Air Missiles, and Stealth Anti-Tank Missiles. Robotic Arms at the Highest Techologies. Nothing will get past our way. If do, our powerful Aurora Bombers and Commanches will take them on." says Airforce Commissioner Highe Louie.

Natoa

07-03-2005, 19:24

OOC: Sorry for any misunderstanding, the 190,000,000 men are all my military controlled men. The government I have is a Military Junta and so the Military controls most of the nation. These men include government officials, farmers, police forces, reservists, fishermen and pretty much any industry that the government runs, which is almost all of them.

Also, to Hawaii, my post was 'OOC' (Our of Character) so my nation never officially said it, i was making a point. Oh, and for your information your navy is less than a quarter the size of mine.

Heres a teaser for you:
4,000 Kombayn Nikoladze Class Battleships
505 Udaloy I Missile Destroyers
482 Ticonderoga class Cruisers
216 Nimitz-class Carriers (fully loaded with (N)F/A-22 Raptors)
400 Delta IV NuclearSubmarines
And several of the 'Geyser Class Super Heavy Dreadnaught' (see H.E.D. Storefront)

Thats roughly a third of my ever growing-navy. We'll see how you do. :)

Amgal

08-03-2005, 02:08

OOC: I believe Natoa was reffering to this quote:

Please forget about the post when I requested my jets to attack Natoan Airforce. Mistake.

And one more thing, MA-60s aren't jets, they are turbo-prop transport planes.
http://www.airventure.de/aas2002pics/aas02_xian-ma60.jpg

Hawaiian Islands

08-03-2005, 06:24

Amgal

08-03-2005, 19:24

OOC: Sure you do dude, you just realized that Natoa could whoop you and now you're trying to cover up your mistake :p

Amgal

08-03-2005, 19:26

OOC: I alone have over 180,000 Aircraft (71,500 being brand new F/A-22 Raptors with 50,000 more on the way.) Plus the massive air power of Danite and Ar Sandis. Then you need to take into account ground forces. My army has over 180,000,000 serving men and includes over 600,000 Tanks. Of course you now would need to add in Danite and Ar Sandis forces. I think you get the idea.

OOC: Oh and Hawaii, Natoa did mention his 600,000+ tanks, yes?

Danite

08-03-2005, 19:52

Trafilgar, Halfhands Hall
In a similar state to when Mr. West came, the city was deeply entrenched. Guards and guard dogs regularly patrolled the streets, most of which where Honour Guards. The meeting hall “Halfhands Hall” was prepared and ready. Freshly cleaned and polished, a new table sat ready in the center of the massive hall. Six finely furnished chairs waited, pulled out for their host. Only one chair had anyone sitting in it, Barrik. His gruesome chair carried his meaning quite well.

This important meeting place was armed to the teeth, though only Honour Guards could be seen. Dogs frequently passed by openings and disappeared through doors, sometimes it would appear that dogs walked through the walls. This hall could become quite the maze if you where to start wondering around through it.

Fresh fruit and meats where displayed on the table, crystal goblets stood ready. Various bottles lines the table, shedding an array of different coloured reflections along the surface.

Trafilgar
A squad of eight soldiers and two dogs walked past the airport gates, planes had started to arrive. The dogs sniffed the air and continued to walk their patrol, the soldiers looked around alertly. While passing the check point, they look up in time to see four F-22’s patrolling the sky.

The radio lay silent, the radar had nothing, the field was silent. The command M707 Striker waited amongst many hundred Avengers, M2 AFV Bradley’s, and Leopard 2’s. Upon moments notice they could fill the sky with AA-missiles, charge an enemy surprise attack, or rush to the aid of any other group.

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