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[Earth III] Pax Chimaea: Abyssus Abyssum Invocat (Annexation of Nunavut and Manitoba)

Chimaea
04-02-2005, 07:57
OOC: Well the two week limit has well and truly passed and as far as I know these two states have not been claimed. Feel free to join this RP as either government (Nunavut or Manitoba).

Nunavut, near the Northwest Territories border, 4:00 AM

The night sky was fading with the approach of the dawn. The stars, which shone brightly so far out from the light haze of civilisation, were mingling with the cold grey-blue of the new dawn.

Tuma Saumik was used to the breathtaking sight of the dawn sky over the mountains. He was one of the three men in the communications outpost, in charge of maintaining the integrity of the communications lines which ran mainly underground because of the harsh climatic conditions in the Canadian tundra. The lines were vital to the survival of several population centers nearby and formed the backbone of communications to the whole of southern Nunavut.

He looked away from the window of the steel and concrete building which housed the monitoring devices which informed him of the running of the lines. Any fault would be picked up and--

There was a beeping from the main console. He stepped over to it and activated the large screen which ran across one wall. The screen lit up with a virtual map of the communications lines. As he watched. One of the lines went from a bright green to a bright red.

He frowned. Sometimes parts of the lines went faulty but a whole line just deactivating was completely unusual. He wondered if it was a fault in the monitoring systems. He decided he should check it out anyway and was reaching for the phone to call the other two men posted with him when another two lines went red. He stared open mouthed as one after the other, each line turned red until most of the lines registered dead.

He snatched up the phone and said in Inuktitut, "Nuqaq? What the hell's happening, about four fifths of the lines are registering dead and--"

Nuqaq's strained voice interrupted him. "Tuma... I think you'd better come see this out here."

He wasn't supposed to leave the building unmanned, but with most of the lines down he supposed it wasn't much of an issue. Besides, there was something in Nuqaq's tone that caught his attention. He shrugged on his heavy jacket, flicked a standby switch on the console and opened the door.

There was...

There was a tank.

It sat there in the snow, a haze of heat and gas escaping from its machinery and treads. The squat, menacing shape of it loomed over him, the huge barrel of the main canon pointed squarely into his face. He could smell the machine stink of the thing. Tuma gawped, astonished, then slowly took in the scene.

The other two men were at one side, hands on their heads, guarded by three soldiers holding assault rifles. There were soldiers approaching him guardedly. More vehicles were spread out behind the tank. There were two more tanks, too, facing different directions. As he watched, troops spilled out of an armoured vehicle of some sort.

A man with a peaked cap walked up to him and stretched out a hand. Tuma numbly took it and shook. The man smiled. "Hello there," he said, his voice surprisingly gentle for such a big man, "I'm Major Gillette, 223rd Infantry Regiment, Chimaean Army. This is a sort of awkward thing, but I'm afraid you're now under the command of the Chimaean Armed Forces. Which is me."

Tuma found his voice. "What? Why?"

Major Gillette blinked in surprise. "Oh, sorry, I thought it was obvious. Nunavut is now a state of Chimaea. As of 02:00 hours, actually. Now if I were you, I'd go and put the kettle on." he took out a cigar from a case in his pocket and clipped off the end before putting it in his mouth. "This could be a long day."

***

The Press Room of the New Sydney Parliament House was packed with journalists from Chimaea and around the world. The press meeting had been called in the early hours of the morning and some of the reporters were still looking slightly bleary at having been woken up by their editors and producers.

In front of the room, two lecterns had been set up with a nest of microphones on each. On the wall behind the lecterns was draped the Chimaean flag and a map of the Commonwealth.

The side door opened and three bodyguards walked into the room, followed by Governor Bryce and General Santuro, who each took up position at one of the lecterns. When the noise in the room had died down, Governor Bryce smiled brightly.

"Thank you for coming at such short notice. We're going to have to make this quick, I'm afraid, Parliament is sitting shortly."

She activated a button on her lectern. The map of the Commonwealth changed to a map of Canada; Manitoba and Nunavut were highlighted in a vivid red.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as of late, my concerns about the state of the peoples of Manitobe and Nunavut have increased. With the presense of two large and powerful neighbours, these independant states have suffered adversely from their neutral position. The Inuit way of life, in particular, has been effected by their government's policy of non-cooperation with the Commonwealth.

"So it is not lightly that I have made the decision to incorporate these two states into the Commonwealth."

The hubbub started at once; almost with one breath the media representatives stood and began firing off questions at her. The Governor raised a hand and the cacophony died down slowly.

"As of 2 AM today, Chimaean military forces have entered Nunavat and Manitoba by air, land and water, through the Hudson Bay. This is the largest deployment of Chimaean forces since Somalia; we have inserted roughly 250, 000 personnel into Nunavut and a further 50, 000 into Manitoba. General?"

General Santuro nodded. "We will try our best not to disrupt the day-to-day life of the peoples of these states; however we must caution them against resisting the Chimaean forces. We request that they stay in their dwellings for anything but the most pressing needs until the military curfew has been lifted. The governments of both states have been dismissed for all but the most purely administrative tasks until such a time as fresh elections will be held for the local state governments of the Commonwealth. We also request that all neighbouring nations do not interfere with the integration process underway."

There was another eruption of questions, again quitened by a raised hand from the Governor. She picked out one reporter from the crowd.

"Governor, Michael Braxx, New Sydney Times. Do you think that its likely that neigbouring nations will protest this move?"

The Governor considered for a moment, then shrugged. "Possibly, yes. We are waiting for a reaction from the international community, but frankly this is an action that's been on the books since Somalia. These two independant states need more tha neutrality for a better future for their people."

"Governor, Leanne Georges, The Observer. Do you have any comments to make on the possibility of accessing the mineral deposits found in Nunavut recently, or will Chimaea be respecting the native title of the Inuit?"

The Governor frowned. "It's a bit early in the day for talking about the deposits. We will naturally be in consultation with the Inuit and with all people concerned with every aspect of the integration."

"Governor, Diana Disraeli, Channel 2. How do you answer critics who claim that the Commonwealth has launched on a campaign of imperialist expansionism?"

The Governor shook her head and rolled her eyes. "Don't be silly, this is out of honest concern for the welfare and security of the people of Manitoba and Nunavut. We can hardly be blamed for 'imperialist expansionism' if we're out there to help people..."

After a few more questions, the Governor and her General left the room. The media went back to their offices and attempted to dispatch journalists and reporters to the states in question, only to discover a complete travel ban in place in both locations. Whatever was happening in the states, it was happening away from the eyes of the international community.
Hrstrovokia
04-02-2005, 21:17
Tag for future postage!
West Cedarbrook
05-02-2005, 03:53
Kramden of West Cedarbrook
Department of External Affairs
Columbus, West Cedarbrook

We are aware of the movement of Chimaea into Nunavut and Manitoba. This is in line with the agreement signed by the Pact of North American States, of which we are a member. West Cedarbrook recognizes and endorses these moves toward a more stable and productive North America.

At this time the Kramden of West Cedarbrook is acting to organize the western territories in it's sphere of influence under the pact. Our Ambassador to Minnesota is hereby appointed High Commissioner for the Western Territories. All residents of these states will exchange their local passports for West Cedarbrook passports at local post offices in the next 60 days:

Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho

Effective 0700 hours Central time on Monday, customs and immigration functions between these states and other territories of Pact nations are to be assumed under the High Commissioner and the Department of External Affairs. At that time there will be free passage among the territorial states and the Kramden of West Cedarbrook.
Chimaea
06-02-2005, 07:01
Chimaean Foreign Ministry

We are glad that West Cedarbrook recognise the need for stability and security in the region and applaud their move to organise your territories under the Pact.

We look forward to a more settled and secure future in these North American nations.

[OOC: too tired to post much more now... Will do later]
West Cedarbrook
06-02-2005, 16:20
Cascade Arsenal,
Near Cascade, Idaho, Western Territory,
Kramden of West Cedarbrook

9:00 AM

Sgt. Levi spat on the ground as he froze his butt off waiting for the next fleet of forklifts to amble down the tarmack in the subzero cold. "Damn Steiny", he muttered under his breath, "why can't we invade somewhere warm for once, like the Bahamas?"

Three lifts carrying unobtrusive pallets with no particular distinguishing papers lined up in front of him. He checked the markings, and waved them forward straight ahead. 100 feet up the ice covered roadway another NCO would give them further directions.

The tall man bundled in the white and green parka identifying him with the Defense Intellegence Organization walked up to Levi and clapped him on the back. Levi spun around and noticed the insignia of an Air Force Brigadier General.

"Well well, it looks like wer're pretty far from Glamorville, General. What brings you out to Ft. Nowhere in this beautifull weather?" Levi greeted.

Gen Markowitz was taken aback. He considered a response for a moment, then lightened up. "Oh, just thought I'd take a break from town this winter. Nothing like the mountains in February, soldier. Are instructions coming along clear enough for you? We want to get this facility up and running real soon."

Levi looked puzzled. Why would any DIO operative take an interest in the ramshackle National Guard base in the middle of nowhere? As far as he knew, Strykers were still rumbling past the Mary Tyler Moore statue in Minneapolis, and trucks and supplies were barrelling down I-94 and lumbering over the Soo Main Line. "They're OK, General. I never knew so much storage could go up so fast", he answered, jerking a well protected thumb into the icy air, toward the massive steel warehouses going up just past the perimiter of the base.

"Just keep 'em rolling", answered Markowitz. "Don't you worry about the rest of the Army. They'll catch up with us soon".
West Cedarbrook
11-02-2005, 02:17
From Fox News Eretz, In Minneapolis
This is Decision 2005: Western Districts Choose
With Max Zaslov

Zaslov: (At anchor desk, map of newly organized Western Territories of West Cedarbook behind him) "Good evening. Polls have just closed in the farthest reaches of the former Western Territories, and the first results are being reported from the Plains District. (outline of Plains district flashes on map). The Plains district is all of the former State of Iowa, and Southern and Central Minnesota. The first results of the elections for District Assembly show the Libertarians ahead in 57 of the 103 seats. The Libertarians were expected to ride the wave of popularity for the Steinberg Administration following the organization of the Territories, and the accompanying increased farm prices due to free trade and lower transport costs to Chicago. Nothing unusual here. The new Popular Social Alliance is leading in 5 seats, along the river towns. We also show in the first results for District Executive Pavlovski, that's V. J. Pavlovski ahead. Ok, here are the results so far:
(Screen displays: Plains District, Executive: 6% of Precincts Tabulated:
Pavlovski (Libertarian) 72%
Reingold (PSA) 22%
Lester (Conservative) 6%

(Screen returns to panel)
"Ted, is this as expected?"
Ted Hansley, Fox News Analyst: "That's about right, Max. President Steinberg and the Libertarians have had enormous popularity in the West, mostly due to those rising farm and commodity prices."
Zaslov: "The recent success of the Kramden Army in assisting Taiwanese Islands in Florida wasn't a factor?"
Hansley: "No, at this point it wasn't. The districts have been part of West Cedarbrook too recently for there to be much interest in foreign affairs, Max".
Terry Luksenberg: "Max, Ted, didn't this action have any effect on the secondary showing by the PSA?"
Hansley: "I don't think it mattered there either. The West isn't strong Conservative ground, and there wasn't the opposition to the Kramden here that was stronger in the South, particularly Tennessee. The farmers seem pertty happy, Terry".
Zaslov: "We have our first results in the Dakota District (background map switches off highlight of Plains, highlights Dakota). As you can see, this is rural Northern Minnesota, and the former North and South Dakotas, as well as a healthy slice of Eastern Montana".
Luksenberg: "A desolate and bitter cold place to vote tonight Max".
Zaslov: "Indeed it was. The PSA was expected to do best here tonight and it looks like it may be true. Our results show the race for Executive too close to call, with the PSA and Libertarian candidates neck and neck."
Hansley: "You know there's a lot of feeling against Nutropinian behavior up there, and some of that may have washed back into the Executive elections."
Luksenberg: "It looks like it'll be a hot one in International Falls tonight"
Zaslov: "And they could use it on a night like this. (shuffles papers) Turning to the new Twin Cities Municipality, it looks like former St. Paul Council President could break through in the Mayoral race. Our early returns show Steven Lekosky, running as an Independent with PSA support in a lead too close to call with Libertarian Joseph Rutman."
Hansley: "The Conservatives were a no show in that race".
Zaslov: "They were, and it looks like that will be the picture throughout the evening. They did put up a candidate for Council President, but he's faring badly. Here are the results so far:"
(Screen shows results: Twin Cities Municipality, 2% of Precincts Tabulated:
Mayor: Lekosky (IND/PSA) 54%
Rutman (Libertarian) 46%
President of Council: Richards (Libertarian) 68%
Ellis (PSA) 30%
Locker (Conservative) 2%
Zaslov: "Further West, polls have just closed (Map highlights Western District) This is most of Montana, and the former States of Idaho and Wyoming.
Luksenberg: "Out there they have a lot better feeling to their neighbor in the North, Chimea".
Zaslov: "That appears to be true. So far, we have these forecast showings for the District Assembly. The Libertarians are leading in 27 of 75 seats, with the PSA in the lead in 9 and Conservatives in 2. Stay tuned for more coverage of tonight's first District Elections in the West".