NationStates Jolt Archive

Standing before the full assembly of the Revolutionary Command Council, the Czar Roger Fabus, was wearing his white uniform, the cap with the imperial eagle slightly tilted to the right on his head, his hair neatly combed and mostly covered by the cap.

His baton was gripped firmly in his left hand; he glanced up at the balcony seats and then back to the camera, before he started to speak.

"It has come to my attention that several months ago when Sevaris threatened to close the Straits of Gibraltar to Mississippi, that many companies based in Mississippian Egypt, or that have ships that used the Straits, suffered major financial setbacks. To correct this problem, we have a clear solution.

Sevaris will immediately yield control of Gibraltar to the Mississippian Federation.

Furthermore, Sevaris will pay three trillion dollars in restitution to the Mississippian Federation for attempting to use terror tactics to shatter consumer confidence in our nation and to scare investors from investing their capital into Mississippian Egypt.


We will not allow rogue nations to hold our Federation hostage or hold our allies hostage. Nor will we allow rogue nations to hold our trade hostage. Sevaris has proven they cannot objectively administer Gibraltar, and they have proven they will be a continued threat to our interests in regards to movement of ships to Mississippian Egypt, if we allow them to maintain control in Gibraltar.

Thus the solution is clear; we will have Gibraltar, one way or another. Sevarisin government officials have seventy-two hours to agree to negotiations to start a plan for the transfer of Gibraltar from Sevarisin to Mississippian control. Disobedience will not be tolerated."

Official Statement from The Grand Imperial Empire of The Island of Rose:

Sevaris has the legal right to close the Gibralter to you, like it or not. Threatning with war is too extreme. I am sure that a diplomatic agreement can be met. If not, the Empire will not be afraid to aid Sevaris in its defense. But we recommend that diplomatic measures are tried first. The pen is deadlier then the sword.
Sergei Ilyanov
Counciller of Foreign Affairs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Byeltsin.jpg)
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Protector of the Seven Stars

Standing before the full assembly of the Revolutionary Command Council, the Czar Roger Fabus, was wearing his white uniform, the cap with the imperial eagle slightly tilted to the right on his head, his hair neatly combed and mostly covered by the cap.

His baton was gripped firmly in his left hand; he glanced up at the balcony seats and then back to the camera, before he started to speak.

"It has come to my attention that several months ago when Sevaris threatened to close the Straits of Gibraltar to Mississippi, that many companies based in Mississippian Egypt, or that have ships that used the Straits, suffered major financial setbacks. To correct this problem, we have a clear solution.

Sevaris will immediately yield control of Gibraltar to the Mississippian Federation.

Furthermore, Sevaris will pay three trillion dollars in restitution to the Mississippian Federation for attempting to use terror tactics to shatter consumer confidence in our nation and to scare investors from investing their capital into Mississippian Egypt.


We will not allow rogue nations to hold our Federation hostage or hold our allies hostage. Nor will we allow rogue nations to hold our trade hostage. Sevaris has proven they cannot objectively administer Gibraltar, and they have proven they will be a continued threat to our interests in regards to movement of ships to Mississippian Egypt, if we allow them to maintain control in Gibraltar.

Thus the solution is clear; we will have Gibraltar, one way or another. Sevarisin government officials have seventy-two hours to agree to negotiations to start a plan for the transfer of Gibraltar from Sevarisin to Mississippian control. Disobedience will not be tolerated."

1:00 AM, Madrid Time: Outside Chatham Hill.

Kaiser Alec Mannerheim was standing with his wife, Kaiserine Yuna in the courtyard of Chatham Hill, the Imperial Residence. Yuna stepped up to the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know it's 1:00 AM. But, we are all in the middle of the biggest test of our administration in years.

We have been threatened by the Fabus regime of Mississippi. Apparently, we're his latest victim. I would like to ask the Czar if he thinks for a second that we will agree to his absurd and utterly stupid demands.

The answer is clearly NO. I do not deny that Sevaris has threatened to close Gibraltar to MS shipping, but, that was out of our own national defence needs. We're not about to let him dictate that to us.

However, I know as well as you do that this crisis will not cease. We must work diplomatically to end this crisis. And so, I would like to take this chance to extend an offer to the Mississippian Government to begin talks over Gibraltar. We can work this out without bloodshed.

Thank you for your time, and may God extend his blessing on Sevaris."

SECRET IC:

Later on, after the confrence ended, Alec and Yuna were speaking.

Alec hugged her, "Great job, Yunie--brilliantly done. Hopefully, Fabus will agree."

Yuna wasn't so sure. "You really think so?"

"Yeah," Alec said. "I don't think he has the balls to attack us."

"Don't be so sure, Alec. Let's just keep our fingers crossed, and hope God is on our side."

1:00 AM, Madrid Time: Outside Chatham Hill.

Kaiser Alec Mannerheim was standing with his wife, Kaiserine Yuna in the courtyard of Chatham Hill, the Imperial Residence. Yuna stepped up to the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know it's 1:00 AM. But, we are all in the middle of the biggest test of our administration in years.

We have been threatened by the Fabus regime of Mississippi. Apparently, we're his latest victim. I would like to ask the Czar if he thinks for a second that we will agree to his absurd and utterly stupid demands.

The answer is clearly NO. I do not deny that Sevaris has threatened to close Gibraltar to MS shipping, but, that was out of our own national defence needs. We're not about to let him dictate that to us.

However, I know as well as you do that this crisis will not cease. We must work diplomatically to end this crisis. And so, I would like to take this chance to extend an offer to the Mississippian Government to begin talks over Gibraltar. We can work this out without bloodshed.

Thank you for your time, and may God extend his blessing on Sevaris."




"We will meet you in Buenos Aires to discuss the treaty for you to sign over Gibraltar to our control. We will, as compensation, agree to make no further claims on your lands, and we will guarantee peace via a non-aggression pact."

Czar Roger Fabus

The demands of the Mississipian Federation for control of Gibraltar reek of the demands by Nazi Germany for control of the Suedentland. The Kingdom of Malkyer for one will not stand by and watch as one nation makes unjust demands of another. As such, I urge both parties to take part in negoticiations in a neutral state in order to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.

Zachary Harrison
Prime Minister
Kingdom of Malkyer

"We will meet you in Buenos Aires to discuss the treaty for you to sign over Gibraltar to our control. We will, as compensation, agree to make no further claims on your lands, and we will guarantee peace via a non-aggression pact."

Czar Roger Fabus

"We have no intention to sign over Gibraltar. We do, however, wish to negotiate to end this crisis."

-Yuna Mannerheim

ITD offers its services as a neutral territory. We don't really care for either nations at this time.

"We have no intention to sign over Gibraltar. We do, however, wish to negotiate to end this crisis."

-Yuna Mannerheim



"You will sign over Gibraltar or you will be invaded and your entire nation razed to the ground... The choice is obvious, give us our small and reasonable demands, and we'll spare you a massive invasion and war that would ultimately ruin you. You will NOT be allowed to maintain control over something so crucial to our trade, since you've a history of trying to interfere with our trade. As you even admit!"

Czar Roger Fabus


P.S. You have 71 hours and 30 minutes.

"You will sign over Gibraltar or you will be invaded and your entire nation razed to the ground... The choice is obvious, give us our small and reasonable demands, and we'll spare you a massive invasion and war that would ultimately ruin you. You will NOT be allowed to maintain control over something so crucial to our trade, since you've a history of trying to interfere with our trade. As you even admit!"

Czar Roger Fabus


P.S. You have 71 hours and 30 minutes.

"We shall fight anywhere and everywhere- We will never stop the fight until all of us are dead. Sevarisians are a proud people. We're not about to be ordered around by you and your cronies."

-Kaiser Alec Mannerheim

"We shall fight anywhere and everywhere- We will never stop the fight until all of us are dead. Sevarisians are a proud people. We're not about to be ordered around by you and your cronies."

-Kaiser Alec Mannerheim



"Then you have doomed your people to a violent death... We will show no mercy on your people or your nation..."


Czar Roger Fabus





Still IC-



White People's Radio and Television Network:
"Reports from Western Sahara are that airborne forces from the Federal Army in Mississippi have been arriving via C-130s in increasing numbers, as though they are readying for a major operation. There are reports that at least forty ships from Western Sahara and eighty from Mississippian Egypt have put to sea, along with nearly 10 carrier battle groups from Mississippi himself. The ships appear to be heading towards the Iberian Peninsula..."



Ooc- Will post more detailed movements soon.

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Official Message from Shah Khosru III, Celestial Seed of the Divine, Worshipper of Ahura Mazda

I, Shah Khosru III, descendant of Sassan and ruler of Persia, give my full support to the Mississippian Czardom. Nations like Sevaris are little more than gigantic brothels ruled by whores like Yuna, streettrash raised to the level of Czarina. Yuna is a peasant unworthy of any position of rulership, for Ahura Mazda has deemed her to be evil, amoral, and deserving of death. She sleeps with ni---rs nightly and is known to engage in some of the most disturbing displays of horrible and disgusting sexual behavior. I deem her to be a peasant upstart and in need of purification. Her husband is another peasant upstart, without a line of kingship. He deserves nothing better than death.

-Shah Khosru III

"Then you have doomed your people to a violent death... We will show no mercy on your people or your nation..."


Czar Roger Fabus





Still IC-



White People's Radio and Television Network:
"Reports from Western Sahara are that airborne forces from the Federal Army in Mississippi have been arriving via C-130s in increasing numbers, as though they are readying for a major operation. There are reports that at least forty ships from Western Sahara and eighty from Mississippian Egypt have put to sea, along with nearly 10 carrier battle groups from Mississippi himself. The ships appear to be heading towards the Iberian Peninsula..."



Ooc- Will post more detailed movements soon.

"We will never give up, Fabus. Realise that."

-Yuna Mannerheim.

Still IC: Ten minutes later....

"I have authorised the national defence network to be activated. The military is being moved up to DEFCON 2, and national conscription will be activated. Also, all industry will now gear up for war production."

-Yuna Mannerheim

Secret Dispatch to Kaiser Mannerheim and Kaiserine Yuna:
I must apologize for the brevity of this message; I fear time is short. In the absence of the King (he is attending a conference of the Ottoman Alliance), I am the acting leader of the Kingdom. In this capacity, I have discussed at length with my colleagues and intelligence and military leaders concerning the storm brewing over Gibraltar. We have discussed, and we have decided our course of action: We are with you. I do not know what forces I will be able to contribute, should it come to blows, for my nation is already facing possible hostilities with Kahta and the Dracun Imperium. Even if we cannot help you immediately, though, know this: we will not let you fall under the tyranny of the Fabus family. I have instructed the Royal Intelligence Agency to begin building a network in Mississippi, however I must confess I do not believe it will be of aid anytime soon. I will continue to act in diplomatic circles. Remember my words, and my your nation go with God.

With Hope,

Zachary Harrison
Prime Minister

"We will never give up, Fabus. Realise that."

-Yuna Mannerheim.

Still IC: Ten minutes later....

"I have authorised the national defence network to be activated. The military is being moved up to DEFCON 2, and national conscription will be activated. Also, all industry will now gear up for war production."

-Yuna Mannerheim

Kaiserina, we are with you. The Thought Criminal Fabus has ruled for too long, and must be stopped.

Kimiko Ayasugi
Shogun
The Real ALM

Ministry of Defence
Imperium, Commonwealth Republic of New Britain

The small antiquated printer sat silent on its small metal shelf. The remainder of the room reeked of modern electronics, wafer-thin plastic display screens, obnoxiously large but super-powerful computers. Yet this little piece of hardware remained firmly routed in its old ways, reeling off documents off a feed attached to the paper through perforated strips that the spindles held. However, it once again felt the need to be used.

Lieutenant Astor sipped his green tea, imported from the southern colonies of the Commonwealth. The best tea in the whole of the Commonwealth in his own opinion. Astor maintained the small Ministry Office of Public Foreign Intelligence, despite its large official name, all he had to do was watch the damned television and read up on the international news online as it may pertain to ongoing Commonwealth operations. There was a much larger office, the main one in the military’s headquarters, but this represented that office in the building where Daniel Blair, the Minister of Defence, worked – and practically lived. It wasn’t a glamourous posting, but it got him out of the official rigour and strict discipline back at HQ since this outfit was run by the civvies.

Astor sipped his tea, and glanced as the third site online skimming the news… and then he found something. According to the Commonwealth News Network the Atlantic Ocean was beginning to heat up, and quite a few ships and aircraft were to be putting to sea from Mississippi. Granted, the two nations had never really crossed paths, but with the expected transit of the Yorke carrier group up through the Atlantic, he wouldn’t be taking any chances. Astor set his tea down on his desk and typed in a few commands, before the antiquated printer – which Astor positively hated for its slow speed and noise – spat out the data on paper.

HMS Swordfish
Somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic Deeps

Captain Walter TAGgert glanced at the daily messages from MoD. Nothing important, just standard scouting operations for the Yorke as it had been for days on end. However, the latest coming from the wires and from satellite reconnaissance showed the buildup of military forces in Mississippi held territory – including the planned deployment of ten battle groups across the Atlantic, through these very same waters.

God Damnit, he swore to no one in particular. He really didn’t understand why nations had to get into pissing contests. Granted he was no economist, he was paid just to drive this damn attack submarine, but it made no sense to him. If he remembered correctly, economies could have a short-term boom but a medium term bust if things didn’t go exactly quite right. Not to mention the loss of lives. Sadly, he had lost his only son in a recent conflict and fully understood the full price to be paid by a nation at war.

There were no threats to Commonwealth ships, and so long as they continued to fly the Royal ensign, they should be safe and out of harm’s way. It just meant a bit more vigilance and a bit more hated of international pissing contests.

From the Desk of the Chancellor

The Avadrian government in all aspects will remain neutral in this potential conflict. However we do see the argument of the Mississippian government as well as the Sevarin government. As a result of our neutrality in this issue the Empire is fully willing to open it's doors and host diplomatic talks to resolve this issue. In these hours matters like this must be handeled in a civil, diplomatic manner.

Chancellor,
Alexander Faulkner

Gibraltar Treaty Proposal




I: Sevaris will transfer Gibraltar to the Mississippian Federation, and will evacuate all of their armed forces and civilian settlers from Gibraltar.

II: Mississippian soldiers will occupy Gibraltar and take possession and control of the territory.

III: Gibraltar will remain open and free for navigation by Sevarisin shipping.

IV: Mississippi will drop the demand for monetary reparations.

V: Mississippi will agree to sign a non-aggression pact with Sevaris.

VI: Mississippi will make no further territorial claims against Sevaris.

The clock fast approached the midnight hour. In the secret time of night, secret councils were held and secret decisions were made. In the Chamber of the Privy Council plans were being laid, and in the murmured discussions of the red shrouded men and women lay the deaths of thousands. Gillian Calymath drew back from a heated debate between Ezekiel Cheever and Sion Alderidge on morality and rested against the carved oak chair. Words, words, words of heat and passion but not as warm as spilt blood were bandied round the room as the clerics scratching on manuscript condemned the sons of Momanguise, of Sevaris, and of Mississippi. She had attended a play that day, though a different day when she did not have to spin golden death from living hay. Hamlet. As she recalled, a single soliloquy stuck in her mind, and she could not help giving her thoughts a quiet breath.


Tis now the very witching time of night,
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world: now could I drink hot blood,
And do such bitter business as the day
Would quake to look on.

Her vigil went unnoticed. The debates, the arguments in some cases, were clear in intention. Aid, military and economic, to Sevaris. Logistics were the problem, and the Privy Council was in furious debate over the matter. The hours went by, and as the torches burnt blue and cast deep shadows on the solemn scene a resolution appeared at hand. Calymath brought the hammer down, and in the silence that followed she dropped in the questions. "It appears that we are in at least some form of agreement. Sevaris needs aid. We are in a position to provide it. All naysayers?" She stared with a wary eye, when it came to the fascist regime any positive actions could later be construed as treachery if a member fell from grace. Not a single hand was raised. She allowed the council a brief smile, before concluding the formalities. "All ayes?", she said blandly, though she could see the result already. Starting with Sion Alderidge and Ezekiel Cheever, the hands were thrust into the air as more and more joined them until eleven stood proudly in the sleepy dusk. Calymath then added her own hand, and the process was complete. She drained her tankard of mead as the council did the same before they shuffled from the chamber, each nodding to Calymath as they passed her. She remained, and when the last footsteps echoed into silence she began to write.



Declaration for support for the soveriegn nation of Sevaris,
Passed by the Privy Council,
Signed by Madam Chair Gillian Calymath,
Counter signed by Koda, the Dread Lord of the Mountain Hall.

To all concerned parties,

Mississippi’s actions are in direct violation of both the NATO ultimatum and morality. Though Sevaris is not our traditional ally, we share a common purpose and love of the people, not some twisted fascist doctrine. Therefore, though we cannot speak for NATO, we will be raising the matter before the Council of Twelve and working towards NATO support for Sevaris.

As for the Grand Ideocracy of Momanguise, our position is clear. Any attack upon Sevaris is to be considered an attack on Momanguise, and therefore we offer our soldiers and other military material for immediate disposal at the hands of Sevaris, to be used in the defence of said sovereign land. The offer stands indefinitely, and the moment we receive your confirmation we will begin shipping of the Momanguise Armed Forces. We stand we with our Sevarian brothers and sisters till doomsday, and the very ends of the earth.

As to Mississippi, hear our warning. Cease your actions lest you feel our full dread wrath, lest your soldiers lie dead upon the fields of battle, and lest your rotten state comes crashing down around your brazen ears.

Resolution passed by the Privy Council,
Guardians of the peace,
Wardens of the Grand Ideocracy of Momanguise.

The 5th Fleet leaves Sierra Leone and heads to Gibraltar to help defend it from the Mississippians.

For too long have we tollerated the actions of the Mississippians, too many lives lost and countries in ruins over their plans.

No more, this ends, here and now with the intervention of our armed forces.

Down with the Czar and down with his Empire.

Erik Solar,
Imperial Councillor,
Colonial Commander.


TACCOM priority message to Sevaris.

We have decided to no longer tollerate the actions of the Mississippi’s against you, our Quick Reaction Force stands at the ready to intervene should you require our aid.

Down with the Czar!

Imperial Councill, Netherlands Antilles, Oranjestad.

Gibraltar Treaty Proposal




I: Sevaris will transfer Gibraltar to the Mississippian Federation, and will evacuate all of their armed forces and civilian settlers from Gibraltar.

II: Mississippian soldiers will occupy Gibraltar and take possession and control of the territory.

III: Gibraltar will remain open and free for navigation by Sevarisin shipping.

IV: Mississippi will drop the demand for monetary reparations.

V: Mississippi will agree to sign a non-aggression pact with Sevaris.

VI: Mississippi will make no further territorial claims against Sevaris.

I agree to all clauses save for the first two. I have edited them to make them more acceptable to our nation and our people.

I. Sevaris will retain control of Gibraltar.

II. A contingent of no more than 700 Mississippi soldiers can be at Gibraltar at any given time to ensure Mississippian interests are duly respected.

All others are acceptable. Please do get back to me when possible.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

The clock fast approached the midnight hour. In the secret time of night, secret councils were held and secret decisions were made. In the Chamber of the Privy Council plans were being laid, and in the murmured discussions of the red shrouded men and women lay the deaths of thousands. Gillian Calymath drew back from a heated debate between Ezekiel Cheever and Sion Alderidge on morality and rested against the carved oak chair. Words, words, words of heat and passion but not as warm as spilt blood were bandied round the room as the clerics scratching on manuscript condemned the sons of Momanguise, of Sevaris, and of Mississippi. She had attended a play that day, though a different day when she did not have to spin golden death from living hay. Hamlet. As she recalled, a single soliloquy stuck in her mind, and she could not help giving her thoughts a quiet breath.


Tis now the very witching time of night,
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world: now could I drink hot blood,
And do such bitter business as the day
Would quake to look on.

Her vigil went unnoticed. The debates, the arguments in some cases, were clear in intention. Aid, military and economic, to Sevaris. Logistics were the problem, and the Privy Council was in furious debate over the matter. The hours went by, and as the torches burnt blue and cast deep shadows on the solemn scene a resolution appeared at hand. Calymath brought the hammer down, and in the silence that followed she dropped in the questions. "It appears that we are in at least some form of agreement. Sevaris needs aid. We are in a position to provide it. All naysayers?" She stared with a wary eye, when it came to the fascist regime any positive actions could later be construed as treachery if a member fell from grace. Not a single hand was raised. She allowed the council a brief smile, before concluding the formalities. "All ayes?", she said blandly, though she could see the result already. Starting with Sion Alderidge and Ezekiel Cheever, the hands were thrust into the air as more and more joined them until eleven stood proudly in the sleepy dusk. Calymath then added her own hand, and the process was complete. She drained her tankard of mead as the council did the same before they shuffled from the chamber, each nodding to Calymath as they passed her. She remained, and when the last footsteps echoed into silence she began to write.



Declaration for support for the soveriegn nation of Sevaris,
Passed by the Privy Council,
Signed by Madam Chair Gillian Calymath,
Counter signed by Koda, the Dread Lord of the Mountain Hall.

To all concerned parties,

Mississippi’s actions are in direct violation of both the NATO ultimatum and morality. Though Sevaris is not our traditional ally, we share a common purpose and love of the people, not some twisted fascist doctrine. Therefore, though we cannot speak for NATO, we will be raising the matter before the Council of Twelve and working towards NATO support for Sevaris.

As for the Grand Ideocracy of Momanguise, our position is clear. Any attack upon Sevaris is to be considered an attack on Momanguise, and therefore we offer our soldiers and other military material for immediate disposal at the hands of Sevaris, to be used in the defence of said sovereign land. The offer stands indefinitely, and the moment we receive your confirmation we will begin shipping of the Momanguise Armed Forces. We stand we with our Sevarian brothers and sisters till doomsday, and the very ends of the earth.

As to Mississippi, hear our warning. Cease your actions lest you feel our full dread wrath, lest your soldiers lie dead upon the fields of battle, and lest your rotten state comes crashing down around your brazen ears.

Resolution passed by the Privy Council,
Guardians of the peace,
Wardens of the Grand Ideocracy of Momanguise.

Sevaris accepts the help that Momanguise has provided. With your help, we have a better chance of stopping the fascists.

For too long have we tollerated the actions of the Mississippians, too many lives lost and countries in ruins over their plans.

No more, this ends, here and now with the intervention of our armed forces.

Down with the Czar and down with his Empire.

Erik Solar,
Imperial Councillor,
Colonial Commander.


TACCOM priority message to Sevaris.

We have decided to no longer tollerate the actions of the Mississippi’s against you, our Quick Reaction Force stands at the ready to intervene should you require our aid.

Down with the Czar!

Imperial Councill, Netherlands Antilles, Oranjestad.

Sevaris appreciates the help Dumperstam will provide. We need you, along with any other free nation in the world, to help us beat the fascists.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

The An124 flew majestically above the skies, soaring like an eagle as it's flight had nearly ended. As the plane entered Gibraltan Airspace, the pilot sent out a signal to the Sevarin Air Control;

This is flight 18A, registering Combatants from Hogsweat to Gibraltar, concerning defense from Mississippian assault, requesting to land, over.

The An124 flew majestically above the skies, soaring like an eagle as it's flight had nearly ended. As the plane entered Gibraltan Airspace, the pilot sent out a signal to the Sevarin Air Control;

This is flight 18A, registering Combatants from Hogsweat to Gibraltar, concerning defense from Mississippian assault, requesting to land, over.

Two Eurofighter Typhoons passed the Antonov, then turned around to escort it. The base then radioed, "This is Gibraltar Control, you are clear to land at Mitchell AFB, Runway 2A."

Official Statement of the Imperial Government of Praetonia

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"Whilst the Imperium is currently in no position to execute further wars, our hearts are with you in your campaign against the evil spread by Communist Mississippi. We wish you the best of luck with your campaign, and hope that as much damage is done to Mississippian forces as possible, if the situation comes to war. The free world is with you."

The plane landed smoothly and the Major of the SCODU Unit that had been sent stepped out first, too see if there where any Sevarin officials about. The SCODU Company consisted off a group of top soldiers, some women, some men, of mixed religions. They had all practiced with every weapon available; and chose their favourite;

SCODU: Special and Covert Ops for Defense of the Union

Each soldier also had 3 grenades, their 5" Combat Knife, a GPS Tracker, a spork, necessary equipment for their guns [laser sights, etc etc], maps, a Personal Role Radio (http://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/pw/prr.htm), and all sorts of headwear, including Steel Helmets, Boonie Hats, Ushanka's, Bandana's, and some wore no headgear at all. Their camouflage was perfect; they had studied Gibraltar at this time of year. Their GPS Trackers' would be able to tell them everything, including the finest contours of the land.
COMMAND
Major: Assault Weapon [M4A1/M203]; [.357 Desert Eagle]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [M16A2/M203], [.357 Desert Eagle]
Corporal: SAW – [M249] ,[Beretta 9mm]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [FAMAS] ,[Beretta 9mm]
Radioman: Assault Weapon [AKSU 74] [.357 Desert Eagle]

SQUAD
Captain: Assault Weapon [FN-FAL/M203] ,[Beretta 9mm]
Sergeant: Assault Weapon [G3], [.357 Desert Eagle]
Radioman: Assault Weapon [M4A1/M203], [Tactical USP .45]
Corporal: SAW – [Negev] [Tactical USP .45]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [M14B], [.357 Desert Eagle]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [L85A1], [Tactical USP .45]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [G11] ,[Beretta 9mm]
Sniper: [PSG1] [Tactical USP .45]

SQUAD
Captain: Assault Weapon [L85A1], [Tactical USP .45]
Sergeant: Assault Weapon [M16A2], [.357 Desert Eagle]
Radioman: Assault Weapon [FN-FAL], [Tactical USP .45]
Corporal: SAW – [FN MAG] ,[Beretta 9mm]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [AK 103], [Tactical USP .45]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [Bofors AKS], [.357 Desert Eagle]
Corporal: Assault Weapon [G36C], [P14]
Sniper: [L96A1] , [Glock 20], [P14]

SUPPORT
Lieutenant: Assault Weapon; AKSU 74, [P14]
Radioman: Assault Weapon; AK103, [.357 Desert Eagle]
Support: M79 , [Glock 20]
Support: LAW80, [Glock 20]
Support: FN MAG ,[Beretta 9mm]
Support: FN-FAL, [.357 Desert Eagle]
Support: FN-FAL, [.357 Desert Eagle]
Support: 82MM Mortar , [Glock 20]

For the third time in the past five months the Halladi Airforce, or Hawks, had been told to be on Orange Alert. Several million logistical reserves had already been ordered to report for duty in the case of possible conflict, and the active duty Airborne Troops, paratroopers, were waiting for orders while logistics units were unloading various SAMs. Most pilots were in the air already.

The Air-Defense Grid was also at Orange Alert, and all SAM systems were active and trained on the sky. All civilian planes were being monitored and non-passenger planes had to clock-in and clock-out when they took off and landed.

* * *

Encrypted Communique

We will stand by you.

People's Commissar of Diplomacy Talal Ghazi
The Worker's State of Hallad

Sevaris accepts the help that Momanguise has provided. With your help, we have a better chance of stopping the fascists.


Then, Kaiserine, the teeming billions of Momanguise stand at your shoulders. Our brothers and sisters need know no fear, for your soldiers will see our banners and battle cries, whilst the enemy shall know only our swords.

Madam Chair Gillian Calymath,
Seat of the Privy Council,
Gaurdian of the peace,
Warden of the Grand Ideocracy of Momanguise.

OOC: Hallad, will you go on MSN?

Official Statement of the Imperial Government of Praetonia

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"The Ministry of Defence has announced today that the 16th Imperial Fleet consisting of 60 surface warships and an air-strike wing of over 500 aircraft will be deployed to Gibraltar on a training exercise. It is expected that the Sevarian government will allow the Praetonian fleet to dock at Gibraltar, but supplies are not an immediate problem for the nuclear powered warships. The Prime Minister has strongly denied allegations that the deployment is part of a wider move to bring the Democratic Imperium closer into the troubles brewing between Decisive Action and Sevaris."

The 5th Fleet wishs for permission to enter Gibraltan waters to support the Anti-Fabus forces.

i tell you this, kill bush, every1 wins.

I recomend that Sevaris turn over Gibraltar and abide by the terms that Mississippi has given. If Sevaris does not abide by them, I will too, declare war on Sevaris. Planning is underway for a military operation unlike those ever seen before.

Czar Sam Fabus

Secret IC:

The 1st through 18th armies were activated, each army consisted of 5 Mechanized Divisions and 5 Armored divisions.

Fifty-four sleek needle-like hulls punctured the tranquil surface of the Mediterranean with little aplomb, the wake washing out behind each sleek form in a white frothy cone. Spread out over twenty five square miles of ocean, the small fleet nonetheless seemed awfully crowded. Such was the price to pay when travelling in closed in waters, but it left some of the officers on the various command ships feeling boxed in and far too vulnerable.

By quantitive measures, fifty-four ships, comprising a Leviathan Dreadnought, four carriers, eight huge assault ships and a myriad of powerful escorts (the largest of which, the Centaur-X class, could rival an Iowa in size) and a small number of supply and replenishment vessels, was not too much to look at, but the quality and professionalism of the ships and their crews meant there was few forces of similar size that could rival the fleets capabilities. Carrying two full Marine divisions just added to the power projection capability of the fleet.

When the order came to head towards Gibraltar, the CO of the fleet, Rear-Admiral Jansen Coke-Steele, had immediately turned the fleet on its head. The force was ordered to proceed, officially, to Gibraltar to ensure Freethinker interests in the area were protected. As a major maritime nation, disruption to trade and commerce was, simply put, very bad for business. When your nation relies upon open trade for its very survival, you come to appreciate what ‘Freedom of the Seas’ truly means.

However, no one was kidding themselves here. If the final push came both the Marines ashore, the carrier air groups and the warships themselves were going to staunchly defend ‘the Rock’. With the narrow roads and passes leading to the colony, any land attack with be little more than a shooting gallery for the massive warships, and any naval or aerial threat could dealt with in due course.

Here and now, powerful radar arrays, back by satellite guidance, dance across the horizon, ready to pick up a pre-emptive strike coming from the direction of travel. With safeties off and gunmen at standby, the fleet was prepared for most of the worst-case possibilities that could arise at any moment without warning.

And so the fleet steamed on, soon to reach Gibraltar the next morn, ready and waiting for the inevitable.

And the few who believed prayed long that night.

I agree to all clauses save for the first two. I have edited them to make them more acceptable to our nation and our people.

I. Sevaris will retain control of Gibraltar.

II. A contingent of no more than 700 Mississippi soldiers can be at Gibraltar at any given time to ensure Mississippian interests are duly respected.

All others are acceptable. Please do get back to me when possible.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim



Accepted, pending working out details of the exact terms.

Czar Roger Fabus

"I wish to announce that 2 Nexus Class Battle Carriers and with 120 Planes each are on standby outside Gibraltar and will move into position with Sevaris' permission. Also on standby is one SeaDragon Class Ubercarrier with a 1200 plane capacity ."-The Great Leader Li

Nexus Class Battle Carriers:

Post Modern Load:

Planes: 50 ASF-06 Coral Dragon Fighters, 5 G80 Heavy VTOL Gunships, 50 ASF-05 Eagle Drone Fighter Planes, 5 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 10 G20 Light VTOL Gunships.

Weapons: 6, 20 inch Railguns, 100 SAM missile launchers, 12 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Launchers, torpedo tubes, depth charges, anti-ship mines, a large number of CIWS 30mm Miniguns.

Modern Tech Load:

Planes: 50 ASF-02 Locust Fighters, 25 ASF-04 Valkyrie Fighters, 5 ASW-13 ASW planes, 40 G20 Light VTOL gunships (Nerfed weapons).

Weapons: 6 batteries of 22 inch ETC cannons. Otherwise, see above.

SeaDragon Class Ubercarrier.

PostModern: 3 1600m runways, 1200 plane capacity.

Planes: 1 G120 Ultra-Heavy Gunship, 12 G80 Heavy Gunships, 3 G100 Gunships. 600 ASF-05 Drone Fighters, 400 ASF-06 Coral Dragon Fighters, 50 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 132 G20 Light Gunships.

Weapons: Mostly SAM missile launchers, torpedos, depth charges, anti-ship mines and CIWS systems. Some light railguns.

Modern: 1 800m runway, 2 400m runways. 600 Plane Capacity

Planes: 20 SB-6 Heavy Naval Bombers. 150 ASF-02 Locusts, 200 ASF-04 Valkyries, 20 ASW-13 Planes, 10 G80 Gunships (nerfed weapons), 30 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 100 G20 Light Gunships (nerfed weapons), 50 ASF-06 Coral Dragons (Nerfed Weapons).

Weapons: Same as above, except no railguns.

The 1st Joint Operations Group, along with the 2nd SOCC are preparing for combat. They board planes and get ready for combat againest MS.

OOC:A Joint Operations Group is made up Armored and Mechanized Divisions from the Sierra Leonean Army and Republic Army.

The 5th Fleet wishs for permission to enter Gibraltan waters to support the Anti-Fabus forces.

Permission granted.

"I wish to announce that 2 Nexus Class Battle Carriers and with 120 Planes each are on standby outside Gibraltar and will move into position with Sevaris' permission. Also on standby is one SeaDragon Class Ubercarrier with a 1200 plane capacity ."-The Great Leader Li

Nexus Class Battle Carriers:

Post Modern Load:

Planes: 50 ASF-06 Coral Dragon Fighters, 5 G80 Heavy VTOL Gunships, 50 ASF-05 Eagle Drone Fighter Planes, 5 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 10 G20 Light VTOL Gunships.

Weapons: 6, 20 inch Railguns, 100 SAM missile launchers, 12 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Launchers, torpedo tubes, depth charges, anti-ship mines, a large number of CIWS 30mm Miniguns.

Modern Tech Load:

Planes: 50 ASF-02 Locust Fighters, 25 ASF-04 Valkyrie Fighters, 5 ASW-13 ASW planes, 40 G20 Light VTOL gunships (Nerfed weapons).

Weapons: 6 batteries of 22 inch ETC cannons. Otherwise, see above.

SeaDragon Class Ubercarrier.

PostModern: 3 1600m runways, 1200 plane capacity.

Planes: 1 G120 Ultra-Heavy Gunship, 12 G80 Heavy Gunships, 3 G100 Gunships. 600 ASF-05 Drone Fighters, 400 ASF-06 Coral Dragon Fighters, 50 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 132 G20 Light Gunships.

Weapons: Mostly SAM missile launchers, torpedos, depth charges, anti-ship mines and CIWS systems. Some light railguns.

Modern: 1 800m runway, 2 400m runways. 600 Plane Capacity

Planes: 20 SB-6 Heavy Naval Bombers. 150 ASF-02 Locusts, 200 ASF-04 Valkyries, 20 ASW-13 Planes, 10 G80 Gunships (nerfed weapons), 30 SAR-1 Sensor Planes, 100 G20 Light Gunships (nerfed weapons), 50 ASF-06 Coral Dragons (Nerfed Weapons).

Weapons: Same as above, except no railguns.

Approved.

Accepted, pending working out details of the exact terms.

Czar Roger Fabus

We are glad Mississippi seems to be willing to compromise.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

OOC: Um...Sevaris, WTF? You're accepting military aid from several nations, but then you also accept terms from DA? Make a choice man, you can't compromise like this with DA then accept aid to fight him.

ooc: All that it means is that DA gets 700 soldiers in Gibralter, but still, it is rather dissapointing...

ooc: All that it means is that DA gets 700 soldiers in Gibralter, but still, it is rather dissapointing...

OOC: Yes, because that is where it will start. Then from there the boundaries will get pushed, and pushed, and pushed. We all know this to be true.

ooc: True. Sevaris, could I put, say 21,000 soldiers in Gibralter?

"I am disappointed that Sevaris folded so easily." - Emperor

I feel that Mississippi is entitled to the claims of Gibraltar and there should be no argument about that. I find it disspointing that there are so many afro-communist nations that would support Sevaris in this matter.

Czar Sam Fabus

"Admiral Hawthorn, sir, message for you from the Ministry," said a young ensign on the bridge of the HMS Puget Sound, handing the admiral the piece of paper.

Hawthorn, the commanding officer for the 9th Fleet, read the message.

Admiral Hawthorn,

I fear that the hostilities between Sevaris and Decisive Action continue to build rather than dissipate. I do not want to be the one to provoke a war, but I will not have it said that the Kingdom did nothing to stop the spread of Mississippi's fascist dogma. As such, I want the 14th Carrier Battle Group and its detachment of Royal Marines to turn east and head towards Gibraltar. I have sent instructions to Admiral Hall as well, so you need not worry about him. He will take the CBG to a point about one hundred kilometers off of the north African coast, so as to be far enough away that they will not provoke anyone, but will be able to help Sevaris if need be. The rest of the Ninth Fleet will continue to the rendezvous in the North Atlantic.

Regards,

Henry Nagara
Minister of Defense

Hawthorn smiled. Why was Hall the lucky one? But then he remembered where the 9th was headed, and decided they had an equal share of luck.

Offical Imperial Statement
We feel Mississippi should not back down on it's want for complete control of the Gibraltar. Sevaris is a danger to your economy when it holds it. If needed we will assist in your take over of the Gibraltar. Do not negotiate with these terrorists
High Emperor Desciver

A message from the Supreme High Ruler Snarak Pharg:
Recognising Mississipi as an honourable nation, we were to offer our help to them, but after seeing that Sevaris was also honourable, we have decided to remain neutral.

ooc: Seeing as vampires refuse to use modern weapons, you probably wouldn't want our help anyway.

"I will abandon all claims to the territory of Gibraltar if Sevaris will agree not to close it to us or to threaten to close it, as a method of stifling our trade. If they can agree to this, we will have no issues with them over this then. My only concern in this whole matter has been trade security."


Czar Roger Fabus

To all concerned parties,

Mississippi’s actions are in direct violation of both the NATO ultimatum and morality. Though Sevaris is not our traditional ally, we share a common purpose and love of the people, not some twisted fascist doctrine. Therefore, though we cannot speak for NATO, we will be raising the matter before the Council of Twelve and working towards NATO support for Sevaris.




"Wrong, the name on that old treaty with NATO read "Curtis Fabus", I am Roger Fabus, and as such, I cannot be held to things my father was involved with. I have refused to continue his policies of persecutions of jews, blacks, and others he disliked, and so to shall I refuse to continue upholding treaties he signed, in my opinion, in haste. I am Roger Fabus, and if you want a treaty with us now, you come to me. Old agreements with the previous government mean nothing to me.

I have made it clear I will not continue my father's policies of genocide, and so to shall I choose which treaties and other policies ought to be continued on. When governments change, treaties often mean nothing. This is one such case. Besides, Sevaris even admitted to attempting to strangle our trade. So long as they don't attempt it again, there will be no issue with them."

Czar Roger Fabus

Official Statement of the Imperial Government of Praetonia

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"The Ministry of Defence has announced today that all naval vessels are to be withdrawn from Gibraltar within the next two weeks. The Imperial Government has expressed its disappointment in that of Sevaris for their failure to stand up to unprovoked aggression from Mississippi. It is our earnest hope that this will never happen again, and that we will not see such cowardice in the face of aggression as displayed by Sevaris in this instance."

Encrypted Telegram to Sevaris

Never again will the Imperium put her armed forces in the path of danger for
your nation, even if it is to promote the higher cause of damaging Mississippi.
Your refusal to stand up against them even with the support of several
foreign powers is little more than an insult to those who have made it clear
that they are willing to defend you. We bid you good day.

"Alec, Yuna. You two are fucking cowards. I'm withdrawing my ships back to my Gulf of Pacitalia base."-The Great Leader Li.

"I am disappointed that Sevaris folded so easily." - Emperor

We have not folded. We are only seeking an agreeable end to this crisis.

-Kaiser Alec Mannerheim

Official Statement of the Imperial Government of Praetonia

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"The Ministry of Defence has announced today that all naval vessels are to be withdrawn from Gibraltar within the next two weeks. The Imperial Government has expressed its disappointment in that of Sevaris for their failure to stand up to unprovoked aggression from Mississippi. It is our earnest hope that this will never happen again, and that we will not see such cowardice in the face of aggression as displayed by Sevaris in this instance."

Encrypted Telegram to Sevaris

Never again will the Imperium put her armed forces in the path of danger for
your nation, even if it is to promote the higher cause of damaging Mississippi.
Your refusal to stand up against them even with the support of several
foreign powers is little more than an insult to those who have made it clear
that they are willing to defend you. We bid you good day.

We are standing up to them. I only proposed something.

-Kaiser Alec Mannerheim

"I will abandon all claims to the territory of Gibraltar if Sevaris will agree not to close it to us or to threaten to close it, as a method of stifling our trade. If they can agree to this, we will have no issues with them over this then. My only concern in this whole matter has been trade security."


Czar Roger Fabus

We will only agree to this if you accept the following clauses:

I. Sevaris reserves the right to close the straits should Mississippi threaten our national security. The Sevarisian Government shall be the arbiter of this.

II. Sevaris also reserves the right to close the straits should Mississippi also institute policies that are harmful to our government or way of life.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

We will only agree to this if you accept the following clauses:

I. Sevaris reserves the right to close the straits should Mississippi threaten our national security. The Sevarisian Government shall be the arbiter of this.

II. Sevaris also reserves the right to close the straits should Mississippi also institute policies that are harmful to our government or way of life.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim



"We will never agree to that. You will not use the threat of closure of key trade paths as a way to hold our national domestic policies hostage to your will. You will agree to keep them open, possibly open to any and all nations you're not at war with, particularly our nation, and we agree not to invade you and to drop our claim to the land."

Czar Roger Fabus

"We will never agree to that. You will not use the threat of closure of key trade paths as a way to hold our national domestic policies hostage to your will. You will agree to keep them open, possibly open to any and all nations you're not at war with, particularly our nation, and we agree not to invade you and to drop our claim to the land."

Czar Roger Fabus

"Then we cannot agree, I'm afraid. Sevaris has legal and military control of the Straits of Gibraltar. If we are threatened by you, then we will close them. It's pure and simple."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

Encrypted Message to Roger Fabus
Top Priority
Level Blue
You see? They are trying to manipulate you into an agreement that will not benefit you. Threaten them with invasion, that should do the trick, we will be there by your side helping you if necessary to secure the straits. We ask for nothing in return. Do not let your economy hang in the balance of a nation such as Sevaris. They will use it to their advantage.
End Transmission

"Then we cannot agree, I'm afraid. Sevaris has legal and military control of the Straits of Gibraltar. If we are threatened by you, then we will close them. It's pure and simple."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim



"You now have forty-nine hours to agree to our terms, if you fail, we will begin strategic attacks against your major military assets and population centers. This will be a prelude to a general military invasion of your ENITRE nation. We are trying to be more than reasonable here, but you must meet us halfway. Just give me your word you won't use the threat of closing the Straits to try to dictate our policies to us... That's all I want."

Czar Roger Fabus

"You now have forty-nine hours to agree to our terms, if you fail, we will begin strategic attacks against your major military assets and population centers. This will be a prelude to a general military invasion of your ENITRE nation. We are trying to be more than reasonable here, but you must meet us halfway. Just give me your word you won't use the threat of closing the Straits to try to dictate our policies to us... That's all I want."

Czar Roger Fabus

"I never said I would use it to change your policies. However, we will close it if you threaten us or our way of life. As for your threats, we are not afraid."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

"I never said I would use it to change your policies. However, we will close it if you threaten us or our way of life. As for your threats, we are not afraid."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim



"We already are a threat to your way of life. Since you seek to turn good women into whores and good men into swine and perverts, via the examples you personally set. We seek to have people follow the way of the Lord, and the teachings of Christ. Thus we are a threat to your agenda. We will not listen to or tolerate this double speak for much longer."

Czar Roger Fabus

"We already are a threat to your way of life. Since you seek to turn good women into whores and good men into swine and perverts, via the examples you personally set. We seek to have people follow the way of the Lord, and the teachings of Christ. Thus we are a threat to your agenda. We will not listen to or tolerate this double speak for much longer."

Czar Roger Fabus

"You pervert our culture, I admit. However, you have not, so far, demonstrated a tangible threat to our existence. We would close the straits in that case."

Offical Commuication to Roger Fabus
We offer our help if nessecary to secure the strait. Respond when needed to accept or decline our offer. May Warrior's Fortune Smile Upon You
High Emperor Desciverp

...Encrypting...
...2VX Encryption complete...
SECRET Official Imperial Communique:

To: Czar Roger Fabus
From: Chancellor Licinius

We have been watching events unfold and keeping a close eye. Now we see several good allies supporting you and have decided to make a stance. We are in the med and thus already there. If war comes you cna bet we will stand alongside you. If it is your wish you may begin sending in soldiers to Borman lands to minimize the time for them to reach Sevaris after you declare war.

End Trnasmission

"You pervert our culture, I admit. However, you have not, so far, demonstrated a tangible threat to our existence. We would close the straits in that case."


"Your culture is a perversion already! We seek to change you for the better. Thus we are seeking to change you, yes, we admit it. But that is only because you are like a broken machine and need to be fixed."

Czar Roger Fabus

Fabus, heed this warning. Stop now and your armies may survive this debacle. Step away, with your honour intatct.

Madam Calymath,
Gaurdian of the peace,
Warden of Momanguise.

"Your culture is a perversion already! We seek to change you for the better. Thus we are seeking to change you, yes, we admit it. But that is only because you are like a broken machine and need to be fixed."

Czar Roger Fabus

"We do not want or need change, Fabus. We are happy the way we are."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

"We do not want or need change, Fabus. We are happy the way we are."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim




"Just make the Straits open to any non-hostile powers, you know, powers you're not at war with. Then we'll have no problem, since we won't go to war with you so long as they remain open."

Czar Roger Fabus

"Just make the Straits open to any non-hostile powers, you know, powers you're not at war with. Then we'll have no problem, since we won't go to war with you so long as they remain open."

Czar Roger Fabus

"Again, I have made myself clear: We will close the straits to any power who threatens our existence."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

"Again, I have made myself clear: We will close the straits to any power who threatens our existence."

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim



"Again, I make myself clear. Close the straits and we WILL not only threaten your existence, we will take you out."

Czar Roger Fabus

"Admiral, what do you will happen if there's a war?" Commander Lewis looked at the flag officer.

"Oh, I don't think it will come to that. Too many nations would get involved, and it would be ruin for everyone," Jacob Hall responded.

"It doesn't look that way, though, sir," Lewis said. He was Hall's XO, and the more cautious of the two.

"Even if war does break out, I don't think it will affect us too much. The Navy's already spread as far as it can go, what with the blockade of Zanziik, and the watchdog fleet near Kahta. I don't think we'll involve ourselves here at anything more than the diplomatic level."

"Here" was three hundred miles west of Gibraltar, and the 14th CBG was steaming east, just in case the argument over Gibraltar did come to blows. Lewis prayed it wouldn't.

"Again, I make myself clear. Close the straits and we WILL not only threaten your existence, we will take you out."

Czar Roger Fabus

"You, sir, are threatening us. Why should we back down? YOU STARTED IT!"

-Yuna Mannerheim

ooc: Sevaris, can I have your MSN?

ooc: Sevaris, can I have your MSN?

ooc: nightsabre@comcast.net

"You, sir, are threatening us. Why should we back down? YOU STARTED IT!"

-Yuna Mannerheim



"We are raising high the banner of freedom. It is clear that you, Sevaris, hate our freedom. I am going to speed things up. You have twelve hours to agree to at least meet with us and talk, if you refuse, then I cannot be held responsible when your nation resembles Hiroshima, as it would have appeared, in August of 1945."

Czar Roger Fabus

"We are raising high the banner of freedom. It is clear that you, Sevaris, hate our freedom.

Czar Roger Fabus

The leaders of Sevaris have done nothing to infringe upon your freedoms, Mr. Fabus, such as they are. You, on the other hand, are guilty of exactly the crimes you accuse others of. By declaring Sevaris to be an enemy of freedom and yourself a champion of it, contrary to all evidence, is a hypocritical stance. Stand down, I urge you. A diplomatic and peaceful solution is not impossible. There is no need for a war that would leave all parties devastated.

Zachary Harrison
Prime Minister

"We are raising high the banner of freedom. It is clear that you, Sevaris, hate our freedom. I am going to speed things up. You have twelve hours to agree to at least meet with us and talk, if you refuse, then I cannot be held responsible when your nation resembles Hiroshima, as it would have appeared, in August of 1945."

Czar Roger Fabus

We don't hate your "freedom". You hate the global idea of "freedom". As for talk, I am willing to do so, only if we can agree beforehand that Sevaris will not give up Gibraltar, nor will we be forced to keep it open for you all the time. Oh, and if you dare unleash nuclear war on us, I can't be held responsible for turning MS into an atomic slag pile.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

Mr.Fabus, You are beginning to get on my people's nerves. The National Right-Wing Parties of Brydog are plotting to murder you because your a communist in their eyes. Please stop this before the people that love your form of government kill you.

Statement from the Office of the Executor

"Sigh. Again Mr. Mannerheim bends over to appease the subhumans of Mississppi, much like the craven Minister Chamberlain during the Munich Conference.

Fortunately, the nation of Tyrandis do not suffer from such blatant cowardice. At this moment, I have issued the order to close off the Straits of Gibraltar with our submarines to any and all ships flying the flag of Decisive Action. We will not acknowledge the control of so vital a passage to barbarians.

Proceed at your own risk, Mr. Fabus, for our maritime force can and will shed the blood of your sailors to achieve our objectives."

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Executor Xavier Davidson
Executor of the Imperium

We don't hate your "freedom". You hate the global idea of "freedom". As for talk, I am willing to do so, only if we can agree beforehand that Sevaris will not give up Gibraltar, nor will we be forced to keep it open for you all the time. Oh, and if you dare unleash nuclear war on us, I can't be held responsible for turning MS into an atomic slag pile.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim

SECRET IC:

Kaiserina, in light of these events, I ask that you join me at our Shin-Nihon Colony for a meeting to dicuss a plan of action. We are with you, we have assembled Field Divisions, but we need coordination.

Kimiko Ayasugi
Ahogun
The Real ALM

Official Communiqué

The Republic of JRV condemns the actions of Mississippi and offers its full support to the nation of Sevaris.

We call up on Mississippi to immediately back down from its demands, or face war.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV

Secret Telegram to RALM:
Miss Ayasugi,

Should we include Sevaris in our...discussions? An idea with merit, I think.

Signed,
Howard Daniels
RIA Chief

Official Communiqué

The Republic of JRV condemns the actions of Mississippi and offers its full support to the nation of Sevaris.

We call up on Mississippi to immediately back down from its demands, or face war.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV



"We will only back down once Sevaris backs down. We will not be brow-beaten into looking foolish."

Czar Roger Fabus

From the Desk of the Chancellor

Although still maintaining a state of neutrality, it is the opinion of the Avadrian government that the nation of Sevaris should not remain in control of the straits. However we also believe that the nation of Mississippi should not as well. Such vital territory should be open to all ships regardless of their nationality.

Any nation who controls the straits controls shipping out of the Mediterranian. Such influence should not be put in the hands of a single nation.

Chancellor
Alexander Faulkner

Secret Telegram to RALM:
Miss Ayasugi,

Should we include Sevaris in our...discussions? An idea with merit, I think.

Signed,
Howard Daniels
RIA Chief

SECRET IC TO MALKYER:

Oh yeah. They need to hear this stuff.

Kimiko Ayasugi
Shogun
The Real ALM

SECRET IC TO SEVARIS:

Perhaps you would like to come to our Charlie Site, in the nation of Europe and Eurasia? We have had an anti-Fabus meet there going on for some time, we feel you might benefit.

Kimiko Ayasugi
Shogun
The Real ALM

Secret IC:

Having heard the latest comment from Czar Fabus, Prime Minister Harrison was said to "chuckle mightily," according to an aide. Mr. Harrison spent the next twenty minutes persuading the press with shiny objects that he did not.

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OTP CODE ACCEPTED, stand by.
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TO: FLEETCOMMED
FROM: FLEETHQ
RE: Gibraltar.

Rear-Admiral,
It appears after following diplomatic communiques that war now appears inevitable. You are to proceed at full speed to Gibraltar and establish a forward base of operations in order to halt Mississippian aggression and to ensure the continued opening of the Gibraltar straits.

These orders come at a difficult time, and with our forces stretched in our current patrol obligations immediate reinforcement will be difficult at best. Sevaris is treading nervously, they need to know they have friends and we will make sure that they are supported.

The Mississipian armed forces lack discipline and any real tactical insight, as such, the risk of a pre-emptive nuclear attack cannot and must not be ruled out. Although our homelands are relatively secure, we cannot garauntee this level of protection for our allies and as such we advise you to tread carefully should this issue come up. If engagement of nuclear weapons occurs with loss of life, however, you may, at your discretion use whatever tactical weapons are at your disposal.

Keep well, keep strong. Good luck and God speed.

FLEETCOM.

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80 Miles West of Gibraltar

The fleet powered ahead, still unknowing of the future and still unsure as to what it could expect to face. The men aboard the fleet of ships simply went about their business as usual, but the air of anticipation, of wonder mixed with terror, was prevailant.

Twenty-four thousand men readied weapons and equipment for their arrival in Gibraltar. Part human, some vampire thrown in the mix created an interesting half-breed that now formed the bulk of Freethinker groundthumpers, hard hitting, punishment sponges that could tear apart opposing forces with unabashed brutality. Combat drugs and Geneng was no match for thousands of years of nature's tweaking, and the bloodstained skull that decorated the battle-standard of the Marine force was not some showpiece either.

And so with three hours til arrival the troops waited patiently. Some prayed, others trained, others still whiled away the time checking and rechecking the racks of rifles and other weapons, making sure everything was working fine for the insertion. Someone was going to have a bad day soon enough. It wasn't going to be them.

Secret IC Message To Decisive Action; Origin: Assassin Empire of The Cottonmouth:

Dearest of allies Decisive Action, it has been determined by those in height of command that your situation may require military and/or diplomatic actions on our behalf. If need be, we would be most grateful to 'assist' you in accomplishing your desired actions, and to punish those acting most defiant the the will of the esteemed Fabus family. We will be waiting to hear back from you on this matter.

With great respect,
Administer of War and Reform
Luke Hammonds
Official Cottonmouth Rep.

"I just woke up from a nap, and the Lord in Heaven told me to stand down and pursue a path of peace to solve the differences that exist between our nation and Sevaris. He told me that war would prove destructive for the entire world. I have never been one to defy the will of Him who is most holy, nor shall I start now. We will begin standing down and we hope Sevaris will follow suit."

Czar Roger Fabus

"He's saying what now? A vision from God? Huh, he's a humble one, isn't he. I know, just send the telegram," Harrison said, hanging up the phone.

***

Official Telegram to Czar Roger Fabus:
It warms my heart to see a peaceful resolution to this unpleasantness. I am glad that Mississippi has taken the high road and offered a diplomatic end. I hope that Sevaris will accept and the nations of the world will be able to put this unfortunate incident behind us.

Zachary Harrison
Prime Minister

The 5th Fleet begans to return to Sierra Leone.

OOC: I must say, Decisive Action, in situations such as these your actions both OOCly and ICly are most confusing and sporatic, and in the end its troubling to figure what you are going to do next.

OOC: DAMN! My plan is foiled.

"I just woke up from a nap, and the Lord in Heaven told me to stand down and pursue a path of peace to solve the differences that exist between our nation and Sevaris. He told me that war would prove destructive for the entire world. I have never been one to defy the will of Him who is most holy, nor shall I start now. We will begin standing down and we hope Sevaris will follow suit."

Czar Roger Fabus

Sevaris stands down as well.

-Kaiserine Yuna Mannerheim