NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: Remember, i am the USSR, not Hogsweat

IC:
Soviet Statement
The Land known as Bahrain has for long resisted Soviet Rule and as of this day we hereby declare that resistance in Bahrain is to halt immediately. We demand that Elephantumi forces in Bahrain surrender or we shall begin strategic and tactical operations to rid Bahrain of hostile forces.
The Elephantumi's have twenty four hours to respond or we shall strike with un-parrallelled force and remove them in a volatile way.
You have been warned.

Saudi-Elephantum Border

The planes were refueling and preparing for combat missions - the squadrons of fighters and strategic bombers stationed in Saudi were being briefed and where being assigned targets to strike. satellites were watching Bahrain and trying to spot places of military importance, while a large amount of the Soviet Navy was mobilising, stocking up missiles and other such items to strike at the Elephantum's from all directions. The time for war had come.

OOC: Would you like a briefdown of what I have in the area?

As a response to the Soviet invasion of Elephantum, the Cottish military thruout the world were placed on the highest alert. It seemed like Cotland would be dragged into a new war, this one against the USSR. The top-secret nuclear arsenals were placed on increased alert, just in case the Soviets tried to invade Cotland. The Air Force increased CAPs on the Soviet-Cottish border. Cottish naval units went out to sea, and the Suez Canal was closed for foreign vessels. Army Brigades thruout Cotland and her colonies went to their defensive positions. The units would currently wait and watch the situation.

ooc: TAG

Imperial Communique

The Cottish Empire wish to know the intentions of the Soviet attack on Elephantum, a long-time ally of Cotland. We hope and insist that you will halt the attack and return to pre-war borders. If not, we may be forced to intervene. Let me remind you that a war between Cotland and the USSR will not go well for you. We share a long border with you, and hold more then 90 Brigades and 1100 fighters along the border permanently. It would be a shame to see those tropps march down the streets of Moscow, which already is surrounded by Cottish territory. All we need do is halt all traffic in and out of Moscow, and your nation's capitol will crumble. We insist yet again that you halt your attack.

Regards,
Imperial Government of Cotland

Seeing an oppurtunity to take The Gambia as he would have liked to during its revolt, General Semaus Fitzgerald watches this situation with great interest. Pelepian forces in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans have been placed on the highest alert. Ships and planes are ready to be launched, depending on the situation.


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OOC: Expect a post soon. Oh and by the way, if you want to do that, say goodbye to the oil supplies, since I control Saudi, Kuwait, and Iraq. I suggest you stay allied to me.

OOC: You weren't speaking to me, I hope, since I was proposing to fight on your side...

OOC: Nah, Cotland + Elephantum.

OOC: Expect a post soon. Oh and by the way, if you want to do that, say goodbye to the oil supplies, since I control Saudi, Kuwait, and Iraq. I suggest you stay allied to me.

ooc: Sorry mate. I get all my oil from the fields in Russia. Besides, I'm just trying to support an ally... Also, if it gets to war, I've got North Germania behind me..

ah good old NG, I can pwn him too while i'm at it. If you want a war, then well, bring it on, but believe me, you will be the one to suffer ;-)

ah good old NG, I can pwn him too while i'm at it. If you want a war, then well, bring it on, but believe me, you will be the one to suffer ;-)

I'm not sure yet. It all comes down to Elephantum.. Besides, if the shit really hits the fan and you take my territory, there's always my 600 Peacemakers and Minutemans, not to mention my 1000+ B-61s and nuke-tipped Tomahawks...

OOC: Why would I attack your territory? I'm only looking to attack weak nations here. I suggest you lay off, or can I bribe you with oil?

OOC: Why would I attack your territory? I'm only looking to attack weak nations here. I suggest you lay off, or can I bribe you with oil?

What/how much can you offer me?

General Joesph Guessepe flipped through various satelitte photos laying on his desk. It showed the Soviet mobilization against Elephantum, who controls Gambia, being the commanding army general in Senegal he would definetly watch this confrontation with great interest.

+tag+

What/how much can you offer me?
50 barrels of oil and 500 million dollars per day of the war.

50 barrels of oil and 500 million dollars per day of the war.

ooc: Hmmm... *thinking*

Secret IC:

Done. Please wire the cash and ship the oil to the Suez.

Roger roger.

IC:

"Comrade, why are we just givingthis all to the capitalists?"

"There must be a reason. Now let's keep rolling and then we can go get a drink"

The two dock workers grumbled. They continued to roll the barrels into the ship, and then went down to the bar to have a drink. They didn't notice the official with the briefcase trot down to the ship and search for the captain..

Roger roger.

IC:

"Comrade, why are we just givingthis all to the capitalists?"

"There must be a reason. Now let's keep rolling and then we can go get a drink"

The two dock workers grumbled. They continued to roll the barrels into the ship, and then went down to the bar to have a drink. They didn't notice the official with the briefcase trot down to the ship and search for the captain..

ooc: I assume you're loading my ship..

ic: The captain stood on deck and looked over the loading prosess when he saw the bloke donning a suit with a briefcase. "Hey, it's not safe to walk there. And get a "%"#!"!#¤ hard-hat on! Are you crazy? If you get one of those barrels in your head, youre dead! Get it?" 'Landlubbers...' he muttered to himself.

Official statement from Reichschancellor Einheit:

"Germania will make no action of any sort at this time; however, we will be continually watching this situation with a close eye. Our lands in the East are near the USSR, and therefore may be threatened in the future.

Being that they may or may not be under threat in the future leads me to make the decision that military awareness in Belarus and Lithuania is not necessary at this point in time.

However, our ally The Order of Reptiles, who resides in Southern Russia, perhaps may come under threat of war in the near future. If this is the case, or if our aforementioned friend is attacked, Germania may indeed form a 'solution' to this problem. Thank you."

-Open Communication Frequency-

Attention, All Concerned with the Bahrain Situation

These developments have given the Torian Dominion cause for concern. As you know, we have territory in southern Russia, which is right on the border of the USSR (OOC: We're not a part of the USSR, the USSR's territory does not include my territory, and an attempt to "integrate" me into the Union would be met harshly). While we have no wish to enter a conflict at this time, we will be watching this situation very closely. We will be blunt: Keep your troops away from our borders or you will never see them again. Any troops in our borders at this time will be treated as a VERY hostile act, and will definately be grounds for war. We are currently reinforcing Northern Germania's territory, Lithuania, so we advise you to stay away from there as well. Do not start a fight with them, or it will be the same as you attacking us. We know that they will do the same for us.

Aside from what has been stated previously, we would advise you to remain reasonable during your invasion. Take nothing aside from Bahrain unless you wish us to become increasingly interested in the matter. We will be elevating our level of alert for the duration of this occurance.

But we have no reason to worry, as we know full well that you are a reasonable and intelligent people. Stay away from us and our allies and there will be no problems.

Thank you for your cooperation
Leon Alexei Adler
Supreme Overlord of the Torian Dominion

Offical Statement by The Free Islamic Republic of Carthage and The Lightning Star

The Free Islamic Republic of Carthage and The Lightning Star will come to the aid of our long-time ally, Elephantum. If any country aiding Elephantum comes under oil sanctions by Hogsweat, we have more than enough to ensure that your recieve enough. The oilfields of South Pakistan, India, and North Africa, as well as the large amounts of oil we will recieve from the Roman Confederacy, will keep us running. We will combat these socialist scumbags, who have soiled the Holy Land of Islam with their ideals. They believe that they can invade any country they want because they have the backing of the "people". I can assure you, that Carthage will not bow to the whim of your nation. We can withstand your blockades, our navies will battle yours, and our armies will defend the people of Elephantum with their lives.

[b]Prime Minister Steve Hargin[b]

-Open Communication Frequency-

Attention, All Concerned with the Bahrain Situation

These developments have given the Torian Dominion cause for concern. As you know, we have territory in southern Russia, which is right on the border of the USSR (OOC: We're not a part of the USSR, the USSR's territory does not include my territory, and an attempt to "integrate" me into the Union would be met harshly). While we have no wish to enter a conflict at this time, we will be watching this situation very closely. We will be blunt: Keep your troops away from our borders or you will never see them again. Any troops in our borders at this time will be treated as a VERY hostile act, and will definately be grounds for war. We are currently reinforcing Northern Germania's territory, Lithuania, so we advise you to stay away from there as well. Do not start a fight with them, or it will be the same as you attacking us. We know that they will do the same for us.

Aside from what has been stated previously, we would advise you to remain reasonable during your invasion. Take nothing aside from Bahrain unless you wish us to become increasingly interested in the matter. We will be elevating our level of alert for the duration of this occurance.

But we have no reason to worry, as we know full well that you are a reasonable and intelligent people. Stay away from us and our allies and there will be no problems.

Thank you for your cooperation
Leon Alexei Adler
Supreme Overlord of the Torian Dominion

Cotland will maintain its peace-time border positions. We trust you will do the same.

Secret Imperial Communique

Dear High Sultan. Although Cotland is prepared to come to your assistance, we cannot without jeoparadizing our international reputation by breaking the alliance we have with the USSR thru the Roman Confederacy. We do however offer refuge to the High Sultan and his family in Cotland, should you need it. We can transport you out along with the Cottish citizens we are evacutaing. We await your reply.

Regards,
Imperial Government of Cotland

General Guessepe read the messages written by the international community pretaining to the Invasion of Bahrain. Looks like Elephantum was going to be receiving assistance from other nations. This meant more soldiers near his borders. He decided to send soldiers to the borders to deter any sort of action into Senegal. The 19th, 20th, and 21st Mechanized Infantry Divisions, the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th Infantry Divisions and the 6th and 7th Armoured Divisions were called up to defend the border. A total of 210,000 soldiers were sent to maintain the border, their were another 300,000 soldiers in Senegal to be called up if war arrived.

The Air Corp had two fighter wings on alert status, as well as all missile and artillery sites.

The Naval Forces off Senegal were ordered to alert status as well. All systems were online and tracking any movements. Scores of submarines patrolled the waters inside Senegal, searching for any intruders.

Imperial Announcment
"It has come to our attention that a war is brewing in Bahrain, currently of the control of Elephantum, who borders out territory in Senegal. We request that any reinforcments for the war effort be sent to Bahrain itself and not Gambia. If this is unavoidable we request that their be little troop activity near the border. Our soldiers will stand down once this has been completed. In the meantime our forces are on alert status."
Sam Finkle
Minister of Defense

Offical Statement by the Carthaginian Government

"While we are members of the Roman Confederacy, the Confederacy charters state that the confederacy is not obliged to come to the aid of an agressor, and the alliance is not for hostile action that isn't in self defence. We see this as an act of agression, and if we will be expelled from the confederacy for aiding Elephantum, the rightful rulers of Bahrain, so be it, but we will not sit by as the warmongering hordes of the U.S.S.R. try to enslave the world.

"We offer to deploy 400,000 Carthaginian Poeni Infantry, 200 vessels, 700 of our fighters, 400 tanks, and 20,000 support vehicles to help defend Bahrain. If we will not be allowed entry into the country via airspace or through the ocean by other members of the world, then we will fight our way through the Soviet Blockade. As long as Carthage still stands, Elephantum shall control Bahrain."

OOC: Why would I attack your territory? I'm only looking to attack weak nations here. I suggest you lay off, or can I bribe you with oil?

:: pokes head into door ::

The Empire of Layarteb officially condemns this act.

Soviet Statement
We are not willing to go to war with either Germania or any of it's allies - we recognise powerful nations and to attack one of these would surely be a suicidal act for the Soviet Union.

Any Foreign Forces attempting to pass the Soviet blockade around Bahrain will find themselves at a state of war with The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. You have been warned.

Yesterday, some eighty ships of the Soviet Union had sailed into position, blocking off the Gulf from any vessels that did not have the approval of the USSR to pass.

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3x Invincible CVN
30x Type 42 DDG
32x Type 23 FF
18x Swiftsure Submarines

The Cottish Empire would like permission to sail a Velociraptor class destroyer to Bahrain to evacuate the Cottish citizens still there. Also, we officially comdemn this act of agression.

We will allow your destroyer to pass our blockade. Should it fire upon us we will immediately crush it.

So, this is how the Roman Confederacy suddenly behaves when they sense they can easily overwhelm a smaller nation through military force. Excellent job, all you who were so swift to condemn Samtonia's act of self defense and yet are now so silent on the imperialist actions of one of your members.

It appears the entire goal of the Roman Confederacy is to simply stick up for the warmongers, the terrorists, and the imperialists in the group and aid them while they sack innocent, indefensible nations. Bravo, bravo.

We see now exactly why your alliance should never be allowed to intervene in world affairs. As such, Samtonia makes this new announcement. Any nation who aids or sits by idley while the USSR envelops the Middle East will not be a participant in talks, treaties, or decisions made over the Cuban situation.

This means you Cotland, and any others who show what the Roman Confederacy truely is- a group of fellow imperialists looking to subjugate the world.

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Carl Vanderhoven, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official Statement
AS an ally of the USSR's through the Roman Confederacy, and given our extreme proximity to Bahrain, The Knight Templars have decided to give full military and diplomatic support to the USSR in this conflict, and is prepared to deal with those who impede progress

Message to the USSR forces:
We are prepared to support your forces in accordance to the charter of the Roman Confederacy. You forces are welcome to use Qatar bases and airfields as staging points, given their strategic value. We have already dispatched our nearest ship, the PFS Lionheart (our only supercarrier) to aid in your blockade, and we have readied all air forces in Qatar and Dijbouti for assistance

So, this is how the Roman Confederacy suddenly behaves when they sense they can easily overwhelm a smaller nation through military force. Excellent job, all you who were so swift to condemn Samtonia's act of self defense and yet are now so silent on the imperialist actions of one of your members.

It appears the entire goal of the Roman Confederacy is to simply stick up for the warmongers, the terrorists, and the imperialists in the group and aid them while they sack innocent, indefensible nations. Bravo, bravo.

We see now exactly why your alliance should never be allowed to intervene in world affairs. As such, Samtonia makes this new announcement. Any nation who aids or sits by idley while the USSR envelops the Middle East will not be a participant in talks, treaties, or decisions made over the Cuban situation.

This means you Cotland, and any others who show what the Roman Confederacy truely is- a group of fellow imperialists looking to subjugate the world.

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Carl Vanderhoven, Minister of Foreign Affairs

If this is how you plan to ailenate yourself from the Mediterranian community, be my guest. Cotland have already condemned the Soviet actions in Bahrain, but due to strategic reasons (ooc: a extremely long border with USSR in Russia, Falklands, Pacific, Sinai, etc) we cannot intervene militarily. Also, I do not believe that you should go around calling everyone imperialists. If memory serve, you invaded several islands in the Caribbean, and have gone out publicly and claimed that you are planning to establish a "Carribean Empire". I rest my case.

- Emperor Thomas I of Cotland

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If this is how you plan to ailenate yourself from the Mediterranian community, be my guest. Cotland have already condemned the Soviet actions in Bahrain, but due to strategic reasons (ooc: a extremely long border with USSR in Russia, Falklands, Pacific, Sinai, etc) we cannot intervene militarily. Also, I do not believe that you should go around calling everyone imperialists. If memory serve, you invaded several islands in the Caribbean, and have gone out publicly and claimed that you are planning to establish a "Carribean Empire". I rest my case.

- Emperor Thomas I of Cotland

We do not and will never give a damn about your "Mediterranean community." Oh look. We're not even in it and we know how to spell it.

You have not condemned the invasion. You have not made a statement in opposition to it. You've merely let somone in the Roman Confederacy trample upon another nation. TLS has pledged to defend the smaller nation as per the demands of the charter of the alliance you are also in and for this we respect them. You? You are not deserving of anyone's respect.

And your memory serves incorrectly. We have not and will not invade random islands in the Caribbean. We gained control of Trinidad and Tobago through a democratic vote of the citizens of those islands. We have done nothing to the Virgin Islands, foreign territory smack-dab in the middle of the Caribbean. We're invading Cuba in self defense. And the call for a "Caribbean Empire"? Already realized. We control the Caribbean, sans Cuba and the Virgin Islands and we have not made a single aggressive move anywhere else in the world. Imperialistic? Hardly.

And you? You've sat on the sidelines and clearly thrown moral support to the USSR. You've assissted in the invasion of Aquateo for reasons that still have not been proven or fully explained- blatant imperialism if I've ever seen it. You've attempted to attack Samtonia without knowing facts, reasons for Samtonian actions, or the go-ahead from the rest of the Confederacy. Want to know why Samtonia doesn't want to become part of the Mediterranean community? We're talking to nations like them right now.

So next time the Roman Confederacy decides to be high and mighty and intervene in global affairs, make sure they intervene in all of the ones the alliance charter says they are to intervene in- not just the ones they want to.

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Carl Vanderhoven, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official Statement
AS an ally of the USSR's through the Roman Confederacy, and given our extreme proximity to Bahrain, The Knight Templars have decided to give full military and diplomatic support to the USSR in this conflict, and is prepared to deal with those who impede progress

Message to the USSR forces:
We are prepared to support your forces in accordance to the charter of the Roman Confederacy. You forces are welcome to use Qatar bases and airfields as staging points, given their strategic value. We have already dispatched our nearest ship, the PFS Lionheart (our only supercarrier) to aid in your blockade, and we have readied all air forces in Qatar and Dijbouti for assistance
Reply Message
We thank you eternally for your support in our action. Your vessel is much appreciated. We will dispatch extra escorts for your vessel. Again, a thousand thank you's for your support.

Top Secret Message to the USSR-
We are considering, if they decide to intervene(militarily, or even become more bothersome otherwise), to launch strikes at TLS or Samtonia. It would not be an invasion, but precise tacticalstrikes, and I urge you to consider this tactic in warding off unwanted trouble. But, seeing as it's your initiative(in going after Bahrain), I will not do so unless you ok it. Pre-emption is the key to victory.

We do not and will never give a damn about your "Mediterranean community." Oh look. We're not even in it and we know how to spell it.

You have not condemned the invasion. You have not made a statement in opposition to it. You've merely let somone in the Roman Confederacy trample upon another nation. TLS has pledged to defend the smaller nation as per the demands of the charter of the alliance you are also in and for this we respect them. You? You are not deserving of anyone's respect.

And your memory serves incorrectly. We have not and will not invade random islands in the Caribbean. We gained control of Trinidad and Tobago through a democratic vote of the citizens of those islands. We have done nothing to the Virgin Islands, foreign territory smack-dab in the middle of the Caribbean. We're invading Cuba in self defense. And the call for a "Caribbean Empire"? Already realized. We control the Caribbean, sans Cuba and the Virgin Islands and we have not made a single aggressive move anywhere else in the world. Imperialistic? Hardly.

And you? You've sat on the sidelines and clearly thrown moral support to the USSR. You've assissted in the invasion of Aquateo for reasons that still have not been proven or fully explained- blatant imperialism if I've ever seen it. You've attempted to attack Samtonia without knowing facts, reasons for Samtonian actions, or the go-ahead from the rest of the Confederacy. Want to know why Samtonia doesn't want to become part of the Mediterranean community? We're talking to nations like them right now.

So next time the Roman Confederacy decides to be high and mighty and intervene in global affairs, make sure they intervene in all of the ones the alliance charter says they are to intervene in- not just the ones they want to.

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Carl Vanderhoven, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Indeed? Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly enough here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8193505&postcount=27), so let me do it again...

The Empire of Cotland officially condemn the actions taken by the USSR against the free and independent nation of Elephantum!

Clear enough for you now sir?

ooc: This is not known to anyone but me

ic: The ICS Parkinson were on regular patrol in the Indian Ocean when the orders came thru the UHF frequency that she were to proceed to the mouth of the Persian Gulf and preform surveilance in preperation for a potential strike. She would be accompanied by two other sisterships, Virginia class all of them. Carrying a mighty punch, she could sink a small fleet by herself. Three Virginias, virtually undetectable by any nation, could dominate the Gulf. The subs were expected to be on station in ten hours.

Official Reply to the Cottish Government
We would like to ask if you will take the Sultan's wife and children (3, Hiraz, and two baby girls) into Cotland. We would ask to send a bodyguard of 10 Palatial Guard, and that they will be free to leave Cottish territory if they wish.

ooc-i didn't get to go on much this weekend, so I didn't know about this. Action post later today

Official Reply to the Cottish Government
We would like to ask if you will take the Sultan's wife and children (3, Hiraz, and two baby girls) into Cotland. We would ask to send a bodyguard of 10 Palatial Guard, and that they will be free to leave Cottish territory if they wish.

ooc-i didn't get to go on much this weekend, so I didn't know about this. Action post later today

They will be evacuated aboard the ICS Fury, that lies in Bahrain harbor to evacuate the Cottish employees in the embassy. They will be free to go where ever they choose once we are out of the danger zone.

- Emperor Thomas I of Cotland

Official Statement from the High Sultan-International
Fellow citizens, foriegn citizens, and world leaders;

The Elephanti Governement has recieved threats of violence from the Hogsweatian Government, telling us to surrender our homeland and capital of Bahrain, or to face invasion. They have also cut of any possibility of evacuating citizens with a naval blockade of the Gulf. Many countries have either ignored our plight, or even worse have supported the imperialistic power in overwhelming those too small to provide an adequate force to defend themselves. However, we have recieved pledges of support from the countries of The Lightning Star, as well as Samtonia.

We have committed no act of war, nothing that would provoke an attack. Some in our country do want Mecca out of Communist hands, but the government has constantly and firmly declared that they would allow Hogsweat to rule over its own lands without our interference.

Fighting a war is not desired by myself, or any of the men who work for me. A war is possible, however, so we must take precautions. We are being raised to wartime defence levels due to the proximity to our agressors. Police and military are creating a full lockdown on the city, and our 30 Infantry divisions there (630,000 men [75% of full military], due to recent wargames) are being mobilized and fortifying the city. Mines are being laid across the coastlines, and naval mines are being dumped in copious amounts near beaches prone to attack. The harbor entrance will remain unmined to allow for evacuation of foriegn nationals and citizens. All the Elephanti Military Branches (Army, Navy, Air, and Special (Nuclear)) are being moblized. Our nine nuclear weapons are on permanent alert, and air power is ready to move. All major ports have their fleets waiting to move.

Other defenses will need to be prepared in order to adequately defend ourselves. The King Fahd Causeway, connecting us to Hogsweatian Arabia, is ready to be demolished, explosives already set, and detonation of all of it that is in our waters is planned for one hour after this message is sent. We would like to remind the USSR that 1.2 billion dollars of Saudi money paid for this road, and having it destroyed would be a financial blow.

The same threat of detonation goes for the newly contructed road between us and Qatar, with one and one half hours from the reception of this message until detonation.

We have gone before the IMA, and are asking for foriegn aid, we can not repel these attackers from our homeland by ourselves. If violence is to come, we will fight until rigor mortis.

The Sultan walked off screen, and the whole country was silent.

OOC: Ace post. Expect one soon. Btw, it's not Hogsweatian, it's Soviet or, in this case, Arabian, either, but not Hogsweatian. Oh, and 1.2 billion isn't -that- much for me ;-)

Secret message to the Soviets

Cotland is hereby giving you an ultimatum. Remove your forces from the Elephanti-Soviet border and drop all invasionplans within 6 hours. If this demand is not preformed then, we will begin sealing off the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf for Soviet vessels using mines and submarines. Any Soviet vessel trying to exit said areas will be sunk. The same goes for the Suez Canal. Any Soviet vessel attemting to approach the area will be denied access and escorted away from the canal. I repeat, remove all forces and drop all invasion plans within 6 hours, or face the consequences.

Soviet Reply
We will not tolerate your bullying. If you mine our vessels in the Red Sea then we will fight our way through and destroy your grip on the area. As for your threats of the Persian Gulf, they are inadequate. The Persian Gulf is on a lockdown for Templar, Soviet, and Parthian vesses only. There is no way any Cottish vessel could get in the area.

(Really, there isn't.)

Soviet Reply
We will not tolerate your bullying. If you mine our vessels in the Red Sea then we will fight our way through and destroy your grip on the area. As for your threats of the Persian Gulf, they are inadequate. The Persian Gulf is on a lockdown for Templar, Soviet, and Parthian vesses only. There is no way any Cottish vessel could get in the area.

(Really, there isn't.)

ooc: note that I said I'd block your access to the gulf. I've got naval bases in Lakshadweep (off India), in Sinai, in Sicily, etc. It's easy for me to block off access there, especially since I have more then 150 Virginias all in all.

ic: 6 hours remaining.

Secret message to the Soviets

Cotland is hereby giving you an ultimatum. Remove your forces from the Elephanti-Soviet border and drop all invasionplans within 6 hours. If this demand is not preformed then, we will begin sealing off the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf for Soviet vessels using mines and submarines. Any Soviet vessel trying to exit said areas will be sunk. The same goes for the Suez Canal. Any Soviet vessel attemting to approach the area will be denied access and escorted away from the canal. I repeat, remove all forces and drop all invasion plans within 6 hours, or face the consequences.


OOC: You do realize there are other powers in the Red Sea, watching the action, correct? Greenmanbry is the Sudan and Chad. If you hinder our vessels, we will not be very happy.

Offical Statement by The Lightning Star

Peoples of the world, an evil empire is trying to conquer the world under its evil rule. They claim to be Arabs, but they have turned from Allah and all of Islam! They think that because they have the backing of the "people", they can do what they please! NAY I SAY! We are issuing our own ultimatum. Withdraw all forces from the Elephantum-Hogsweat border within the next 12 hours, or we will bring the fury of Carthage up against you. Our armies have conquered enemies many times more powerful than you, so if you want war, then there will be hell to pay.

We will be sending a total of 1,500,000 of our soldiers to combat the socialist hordes, with the other 3.5 million or so forces will be left to defend our soil from any attack by these socialist dogs. Our navies have orders to intercept any vessels heading towards Hogsweat, any ship bearing the flags of a nation that is Hogsweats allies, or is attempting to block our ports. Although they have been ordered not to do this until 12 hours is up, if a ship acts too suspicious then we will take it into custody. The skies above The Lightning Star have been sealed, and thousands of our planes patrol the skies. The home-guard has been summoned, raising The Lightning Stars total army size to 7 million. All borders have been closed, and all missiles put on high alert. We are prepared to send our men to assist Elephantum at once, and if anyone tries to stop us their navies will be destroyed."

OOC: Uh, Hogsweat, just to let you know, your name isn't very good for an Arab nation...(if you know Islam, you know what I mean.)

Statement by the Sons of the Blue Crescent(A terrorist group with a cease-fire with the Carthaginian Government)

[i]"It has come to the attention of our brave warriors that the socialist scumbags of Hogsweat, a name that fouls Islam in all its forms, has begun to assault another Muslim country that is also Carthages ally. We have issued a call for all freedom fighting groups of the Islamic World to united under one banner, so that the plague that is Hogsweat can be cleansed from the land. Our soldiers stand ready to die for Carthage and Allah, and revenge for our people shall be swift and just. Already, our freedom fighters have begun to enter Bahrain. Your foolish attempts to block our entrance are no match for us. Leave Bahrain at once, or the rage of Allah shall fall upon thee.

OOC: As you can tell, these terrorists aren't allied with the government, but they seem to be supporting all attacks against Hogsweat.

TLS, we appreciate your support
do you have AIM? it would be easier to talk tactics in secret
same for all other allies

Cotland-(OOCkinda)
Your control over the suez canal and that aspect of the persian gulf is inarguable, but in the same token you really would have no way to control any of the southern gulf, as the Parthians control most of the penninsula, I already have my fleet there (Qatar), and USSR is north of us. Suez, ok. But you can't realistically seal off the whole area.

OOC- I know, but the my Soviet Union [Yes, this is sounding rather poxy] promotes Islam and free religion. We have always supported Islam, if you remember the Soviet Support of Syria and selling of weapons to Egypt and Jordan. ;-) In fact, saddam was Communist originally.

OOC: You do realize there are other powers in the Red Sea, watching the action, correct? Greenmanbry is the Sudan and Chad. If you hinder our vessels, we will not be very happy.

ooc: I know that, but I also know that I have the first and final word on how I'm gonna act out my politics. You wouldn't be too happy if I came and told you how you should rule Chad, would you? Also, I will only sink USSR vessels, or any ship belonging to a nation that attacks us.

Cotland-(OOCkinda)
Your control over the suez canal and that aspect of the persian gulf is inarguable, but in the same token you really would have no way to control any of the southern gulf, as the Parthians control most of the penninsula, I already have my fleet there (Qatar), and USSR is north of us. Suez, ok. But you can't realistically seal off the whole area.

You do make a point. But you know, there are a lot of funny stuff you can do with subs. Like mining or sealing off a strait. I just have to have enough of them off the coast, waiting to pick ships off, one by one. It'll be difficult, but it is possible.

OOC- I know, but the my Soviet Union [Yes, this is sounding rather poxy] promotes Islam and free religion. We have always supported Islam, if you remember the Soviet Support of Syria and selling of weapons to Egypt and Jordan. ;-) In fact, saddam was Communist originally.

OOC: I mean the Hogsweat part. Hogs=pigs. Pigs=Evil in Islam. ^^

TLS, we appreciate your support
do you have AIM? it would be easier to talk tactics in secret
same for all other allies

My AIM is EmperorJonI, and my Yahoo is EmperorJonI ^^

OOC: I mean the Hogsweat part. Hogs=pigs. Pigs=Evil in Islam. ^^
Well i'm NOT Hogsweat in Earth II, I stated this at the beginning of the thread, it's in Layarteb's earth II main thread and i've also said it alot of other times. For future reference, I am the USSR. But based in Malaysia. another Muslim nation. =.=

The ICS Parkinson and her two sisters had finished minelaying the entrance to the strait. Now, they waited in international waters for the Soviet ships to come. They would get the shock of a lifetime when they struck the mines. The shock would come from the fact that the mines would not detonate, but they would make a hell of a noice and spew out 500 meters of 5 inch thick steel cable that would hopefully destroy the propellers of the ships, rendering them useless in the middle of the Gulf of Oman. This type of mine was a brand new design in the Cottish military, and it was going to be the first test of the new non-lethal weapon. It was no use waisting lives when you could get the same result (stopping the enemy shipping) without bloodshed.

OOC: Sorry for the mis-understanding Hogsweat O_o. Oh, and you can also just refer to me as Carthage, although The Lightning Star and Carthage and The Lightning Star, as well as CTLS are all accepted.

IC: Offical Statement by Carthaginian Government

We would like to lay down some rules for this conflict. While war is a needed thing, we should at least try to be civilized in the way we fight this war. Here are some rules that we believe should be followed.

1. No Violation of Human rights.

2. Fair Treatment of POWs.

3. If captured, the leaders of Elephantum are to be given fair treatment and, if put on trial, be given a fair trial.

4. NO Weapons of Mass Destruction. However, weapons such as Napalm and MOAB's are allowed.

Thats it. While some people may disagree with these rules, we believe that this conflict should not be any more deadly than needed. If one party violates the rules, then anything goes. We made these so that genocide doesnt occur, but if you want total war, then we'll give you total war.

******Official Statement From The Roman Government******

Before any cannons fire, let us make a few statements, because a number of areas in the Confederacy charter are being potentially violated:

ARTICLE 10:

Member nations shall not use the Confederacy for their nation's gain, for example using the Confederacy's money to fund economic projects that they are fully capable of covering and/or using the Confederacy for imperialistic means (this is not an exhaustive list- other issues that fall under this article, whenever they arise, will count as part of this article where deemed by the membership).

ARTICLE 11:

a] No nation may engage in militaristic, economic or political dominance over other member nations. This includes outright invasions, uninvited outside actions (political, militaristic or economic), and any agreement between the two nations signed under duress.

b] The Confederacy as a whole, however, may impose economic and military sanctions on any member states it deems are in violation of Confederacy policies. However, these sanctions may not pass until a Motion regarding the sanctions has been rasied and approved.

We would like to reiterate that Confederacy members are not bound to help a member nation in a conflict if that member nation is the aggressor. Clearly, the USSR is the aggressor here, and thus the invasion cannot be officially sanctioned by the Confederacy. Confederacy members are allowed to assist the Soviet invasion, but they should remember that this invasion is not sanctioned by the alliance and thus cannot receive any official help from the alliance.

Now, since the USSR is a Confederacy member and other Confederacy members are opposed to the USSR's act, we request that immediately all hostile actions cease and that all parties convene in a conference to be held in Rome. Here, all sides to all issues will be heard and be able to be resolved peacefully. We urge that ALL parties attend so that this can be resolved.

Thank you.

Signed,
Rodin Hartian,
293rd Emperor of Rome,
February 15, MMV

If the USSR chooses to participate in the talks, then so be it. HOWEVER, until then, our forces will be on high-alert and will still be fortifying various posistions in Bahrain to help defend against the possible onslaught.

Official Communiqué

The Commonwealth will be carefully monitoring this situation. As we are a neutral party, we would like to remind all participants to refrain from entering Granzian waters. Any vessel perceived as hostile will be warned along international protocols, then fired upon and sunk by Granzian naval units. All military forces stationed in the Overseas Territory of Yemen have been placed on alert.

Nathanial Sun
Minister of Foreign Affairs

OOC: Cotland, just how can you guarantee that your mines won't harm neutral shipping? Last time I checked, mines can't tell between friend and foe. I'd be careful where you place them, otherwise a small "incident" might erupt.

OOC: They don't kill people. Directly anyway. And an official warning will be issued to the world when passing thru the Gulf.

IC: If USSR don't call off the attack, we will not remove the mines.

We thank Cotland and The Lightning Star for their actions. We are now forced to destroy the King Fahd Causeway, as well as the Bahrain-Qatar Highway for security reasons. Demolition begins in 10 seconds
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Both roads were destroyed, large holes in them that would take millions of dollars and years of work to fix. The explosions could be heard throughout the island, scaring hospital workers, who were inverntorying supplies and removing non-essential patients. Professors at the University of Manama, preparing top secret documents for destruction if need be, thought the attack had begun and were about to torch the documents when an all-clear signal started. People went back to preparing for the attack.

Semi-ooc-Cotland or TLS, can either of you take my space station partsgned for venus, into your country for safekeeping if violence does break out, it is in Madras, but we don't have much army there to protect it.

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

Due to the aggressiveness of the USSR, The Combined Imperial Protectorate of Rosianasia has been put on alert. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Imperial Protectional Armies has been alerted, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Imperial Protectional Home Fleets has also been alerted. We will moniter these talks closely, but if they break down, we will have no choice but to go against the Soviet Union.
Admiral Wilhem von Sturben
Imperial Counciller of Defense (http://encarta.msn.com/media_461515508/Admiral_George_Dewey.html)
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/5752/tior24vy.gif
Protector of the Seven Stars

[OOC- I'm still a bit confused. Who has stuff in the Middle East right now and what are their numbers? I think Elephantum said something about 600,000 soldiers, but the rest of you. What are numbers! Where are things! I'm going crazy over here! Replies can be made on this thread or TGed to me. I'm just trying to understand the situation better. A little IC explanation for it all then.]

A number of Samtonian satellites slowly turned in space and focused their lenses downward at the current situation in Bahrain and the Arabian peninsula. Their goal? Ascertain numbers of troops- on either side.

[OOC- I'm still a bit confused. Who has stuff in the Middle East right now and what are their numbers? I think Elephantum said something about 600,000 soldiers, but the rest of you. What are numbers! Where are things! I'm going crazy over here! Replies can be made on this thread or TGed to me. I'm just trying to understand the situation better. A little IC explanation for it all then.]

A number of Samtonian satellites slowly turned in space and focused their lenses downward at the current situation in Bahrain and the Arabian peninsula. Their goal? Ascertain numbers of troops- on either side.

OOC: I have most of India, half of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Carthage, so I can attack Hogsweats Arabian posessions with a fleet from Karachi, and I own Tunisia so I can send a fleet to go to Bahrain easy]

IC: Manama, Bahrain

The Carthaginian forces were used to sand. After all, the harsh deserts of Carthage and the Thar Desert of The Lightning Star(all of my territories in the Indian Sub-continent) were just as bad as this. Men armed with AK-Z's(Carthage's version of the AK-47) guarded defence places as shore defence cannons were put up. The Carthaginians had made Jabal ad Dukhan their headquarters, and their camp was made up of more than 300,000 fighters. The southern half of the Island, from Awali to the ocean, was under Carthaginian Control, so that the already strained Elephanti army could focus on defending their cities. The Carthaginians were masters of desert warfare, and since they used tactics that aren't exactly the best in populated areas, the abandoned southern half of the Island was perfect for them.

OOC: Sorry If I said too much by claiming to defend the Southern Half of the Island, but where else would I put my 1,000,000 or so warriors? If you want me to change this post, I will, but I don't think I'd be effective anywhere else...

ooc-that is fine, we will keep men down there around certain military facilities, but that will allow us to keep most of our men in Manama and the surrounding area

We have in Bahrain the following, as a general reference, you wouldn't have specifics, unless you are actually in Bahrain (TLS), and then not even the # of nukes
630,000 infantry (30 divisions), 210 thousand are combat, the rest are logistics, see TN's package storefront
small amounts of Marine, Paratroopers, Armored, and Mechanized troops-25,000 combat, 50,000 logistics
175,000 men and women with guns distributed by government
5 nuclear weapons (3 airdrop, 2 ICBM)
67 combat ships
49 non-combat military ships
various aircraft

this is a large portion of my military, I know, but you did attack during wargames, see the thread

The Shahdom is currently reviewing the situation. The Shah hs no set opinion as of now, but expect an announcement from him sometime soon.

-Foreign Minister Piruz Savhadkouhi

OOC: Yemen has been a territory of mine since June of last year. As such, Granzian forces are very well entrenched in the area. Yemen is the home base for the 3rd and 8th Battlefleets along with its support elements, host to the 2nd and 5th Expeditionary Forces, and a regional air command (RAC) is located Sanaa. Total of 520,000 troops (including support units), 1650 aircraft (620 fighters), 160+ ships.

Secure Transmission
GISC: 37GjsTE7ys23h

Admiral Grashal,

Battlefleets 5 and 7: Cease training exercises and bear immediately to the Yemen sector at full speed. Possible hostile action confirmed by USSR attack on Bahrain. Refueling at point G-3. Await further instruction via AMRCS.

Transmission End

I have

- 3 Virginia class submaines at the entrance of the Persian gulf
- 300 000 soldiers, 1 000 000 logistics in Sinai
- 400 fighters in Sinai
- 50 strategic bombers (B-1B Lancer) in Sinai
- 250 fighters in Lakshadweep (off India)
- 40 000 marines, 100 000 logistics in Lakshadweep
- 3 Ynoga Battlegroup, 1 Nimitz Battlegroup, 1 Wolfpack, 4 Destroyer Squadrons in Lakshaweep
- 2 Ynoga Battlegroups, 1 Ballistic Wolfpack, 5 Destroyer Squadrons in Sinai
- Plenty of various missiles

within striking range of the Middle East.

Check the links in my signaures for more info on the various naval formations.

OOC: Carthage(TLS)-
How did you get any soldiers on the island at all, considering the USSR had a blockade in the beginning of this thread, one that I re-inforced. Hope I don't misunderstand. In the gulf, as of right now, I have only one super-carrier and it's escorts of one battleship(old) and 5 AEGIS cruisers. Should I mention whats in my home territory of Qatar as well? tryin to be fair

OOC: I sell the Ynoga's if anyone wants to buy them ;).

I like what this is becomming I must admit!

Now, since the USSR is a Confederacy member and other Confederacy members are opposed to the USSR's act, we request that immediately all hostile actions cease and that all parties convene in a conference to be held in Rome. Here, all sides to all issues will be heard and be able to be resolved peacefully. We urge that ALL parties attend so that this can be resolved.

This offer still stands and is strongly encouraged

Signed,
Rodin Hartian,
293rd Emperor of Rome,
February 17, MMV

Lord Krekar stood behind his seat in the Chamber, trident in hand. His masters were sitting in the seats around the thick oak table, their hands resting on their chairs's arms, their bodies motionless.

Krekar softly spoke, his low voice accompanied by occasional hisses, "Lord Maybury has announced our intention of carrying out military exercises with our allies. Neitsvy, along with the entire IDDG Navy, are currently deployed to the Red Sea, with the exception of Easton's battlegroup. The latter are stationed in Lebanon. I suggest we move the Ninth and Eleventh fleets to the Arabian Sea, while the rest of the Navy edges closer to the coast of the Hijaz. Should we become involved in this, our projection of power will be adequate to stop any side from getting any ideas."

A frail old man, his skin almost white, his hood covering his eyes, replied quietly to Lord Krekar's suggestions, "Krekar, the Chamber does not care what you do or which troops you mobilize. We have huge interests in the area. Both sides might be unaware of this, and we must make them aware of the cost of their foolish actions. Whether you do that by a subtle warning through diplomatic channels, or by a humongous display of force, that is up to you. Now begone, Lord Krekar, and make Greenmanbry's position known to the world."

==

Lord Krekar quietly obeyed. He was the preacher of the faith, the Master of the revolution, and yet he was ultimately powerless in front of his high-ranking teachers - the only people who can overrule his actions and ridicule his policies. When he reached his quarters, he started typing his orders to Lord Easton in Lebanon and Admiral Neitsvy in the Red Sea.

- - - Secure Encryption - - -

TO: Lord Easton, Commander of the Navy
FR: Lord Krekar the Terrible

Lord Easton, you are to begin immediate patrols of the Lebanese cost and fortification of the Lebanese capitol, as well as our military assets in that nation. Units from the IDDG's Air Force are heading to Lebanon following civilian routes, some of them category A-1 aircraft. These must be secured and maintained in case of military confrontation in the forseeable future.

- - - End Secure Encrytion - - -

- - - Secure Encryption - - -

TO: Admiral Neitsvy, IDDG Navy
FR: Lord Krekar the Terrible

Admiral Neitsvy, the time has come for some of your ships to head out of the Red Sea. The Ninth and Eleventh fleets are to be deployed immediately to the Arabian Sea through the Bab Al Mandeb straits. Take appropriate precautions when accessing the straits. Do not interrupt international shipping. The Fifth fleet is authorized to return to Port Blessed. The One-Hundred-and-Fifth and One-Hundred-and-Tenth fleets must remain deployed in the Red Sea. Relocate them closer to the Saudi shore, but avoid infringing on territorial claims.

- - - End Secure Encrytion - - -

OOC: Carthage(TLS)-
How did you get any soldiers on the island at all, considering the USSR had a blockade in the beginning of this thread, one that I re-inforced. Hope I don't misunderstand. In the gulf, as of right now, I have only one super-carrier and it's escorts of one battleship(old) and 5 AEGIS cruisers. Should I mention whats in my home territory of Qatar as well? tryin to be fair

OOC: Did you even see my earlier posts? I said that my troops would be going by air and sea, and the air troops have already arrived. The navy troops haven't, however, but I'd advise you not to mess with them. Oh, and this navy is based in Karachi, which is about 2 feet away from the Persian Gulf.

IC:The Persian Gulf, Near the Soviet Blockade

Admiral Ackbar listened to the calls to prayer on the ships microphones as the men began to pray. He layed his rug on the floor, got his GPS out, and found the direction of Mecca. He then turned the rug and began to pray. He prayed for the men who were going to die in this war, and he hoped that there would be as little deaths as possible. After finishing his prayers, he walked up to the bridge to check the state of the fleet. 4 Carriers, 17 battleships, 32 cruisers, 74 cruisers, and 200 transport ships. The transports, usually used to carry regular cargo, had been outfitted to carry Carthaginian Troops. Cannons had been mounted on the side, and the hulls had been re-inforced. As they neared the blockade, the men in the ships began to scurry to their battle posistions. Sirens blared and marines got out this weapons to prepare for boarding enemy ships, or defending their own. The planes from the Aircraft carriers were being prepared to take off, and pilots began to strap into their cockpits. The Admiral then typed in a message on his communicator and sent it the flagship of the blockade.

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To: The Flagship of the Soviet Blockade
From: Admiral Ackbar of the Carthaginian Republic Fleet of the Indian Ocean

My navy and I request passage through your blockade to the island of Bahrain. Let us pass, and no one will be hurt. Try to block our passage, however, and we will open fire on your ships. We have many planes that we can call in from bases in Pakistan and India, not to mention our large fleet, so we advise you not to choose battle. However, if you want war, then we will give you war.

_____________________________________________

After sending the message, the Admiral ordered his men to keep a steady course. No matter what, this army would reach Bahrain.

now we just see who blinks first

now we just see who blinks first

:)

Plus I have soldiers near his borders and I'm invading China. I'm sure the USSR doesn't like that XD

OOC: Did you even see my earlier posts? I said that my troops would be going by air and sea, and the air troops have already arrived. The navy troops haven't, however, but I'd advise you not to mess with them. Oh, and this navy is based in Karachi, which is about 2 feet away from the Persian Gulf.
Yeah, you're right. I guess a naval blockade would never, ever be able to shoot at things in the sky. Especially when they have a friggin' aircraft carrier with them. Come on. I'm not saying you don't have any troops. but account for the blockade. And has you're navy in Karachi attacked the blockade yet or not.
Sorry, I'm actually getting kind of desperate.

IC: Message to the USSR:
As your ally, the Templars will stand with you, but we ask you to consider the amount of forces piling against us. Is Bahrain worth this much to you? What is the cost? :gundge:
Respectfully,
Grand Master Varus

Yeah, you're right. I guess a naval blockade would never, ever be able to shoot at things in the sky. Especially when they have a friggin' aircraft carrier with them. Come on. I'm not saying you don't have any troops. but account for the blockade. And has you're navy in Karachi attacked the blockade yet or not.
Sorry, I'm actually getting kind of desperate.

IC: Message to the USSR:
As your ally, the Templars will stand with you, but we ask you to consider the amount of forces piling against us. Is Bahrain worth this much to you? What is the cost? :gundge:
Respectfully,
Grand Master Varus

OOC: We are waiting for Hogsweat to reply. I am accounting for the blockade, only about 1/3 of my army has made it.

TLS, since you're coming in by air, mind bringing some government documents back to India, nothing too important, but if war breaks out, we'll be operating out of Madras, so we need lesser documents there, we're sending stuff over, but frankly don't have enough planes

TLS, since you're coming in by air, mind bringing some government documents back to India, nothing too important, but if war breaks out, we'll be operating out of Madras, so we need lesser documents there, we're sending stuff over, but frankly don't have enough planes

Sure. I'll send some planes back over, but I am leaving the rest on airfields in undisclosed locations in southern Bahrain to defend against a possible Soviet Airstrike.

Cotland cannot send armed assistance due to reasons mentioned before. We can, however, send intelligence and satellite images of Soviet positions to you so you can have a "early warning system". The equipment for recieving the intel is in the basement of the now abandoned Cottish embassy, in room number B-9036. You will find the key under the doormat. We hope that you will take this option. Also, we are wiring 190 billion USD to account 1938-06-47274 in the Zürich Bank, Zürick, Switzerland. The password for recieving the money is "capitalist". We hope that the money will aid you in your struggle. Also, the High Sultan's family has arrived safely in Cotland, and send their best to the High Sultan. They hope to see him again soon in a free Bahrain.

Good luck, and may God be with you. Cotland shall pray for you all.

- Emperor Thomas I of Cotland

Thank you both for your help

The Soviet Union, insofar, has ignored all diplomatic requests and pleas to it for peace and other such things.

On that unfortunate night, the bombardment began. SS21's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/ss-21.htm) and FROG7's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/frog-7.htm) fired missile after missile, some eight hundred that night, against the small island of Bahrain and it's coastal defences. Overhead, all aircraft in that area were scrambled, some three thousand MiG 33's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mig-33.htm) patrolling Soviet airspace on watch for Cottish or Carthagian [That okay?] aircraft that could mount an attack on the glorious Soviet Union. A fleet in itself of around 250 Tu 160 bombers, escorted by a further five hundred MiG 33's set off in the short distance to Bahrain, coming over Bahraini airspace.....

The Soviet Union, insofar, has ignored all diplomatic requests and pleas to it for peace and other such things.

On that unfortunate night, the bombardment began. SS21's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/ss-21.htm) and FROG7's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/frog-7.htm) fired missile after missile, some eight hundred that night, against the small island of Bahrain and it's coastal defences. Overhead, all aircraft in that area were scrambled, some three thousand MiG 33's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mig-33.htm) patrolling Soviet airspace on watch for Cottish or Carthagian [That okay?] aircraft that could mount an attack on the glorious Soviet Union. A fleet in itself of around 250 Tu 160 bombers, escorted by a further five hundred MiG 33's set off in the short distance to Bahrain, coming over Bahraini airspace.....

OOC: It's Carthaginian, by the way :)

Oh, And I'll respond later. I gotta leave in like...15 minutes, and If I post something it'll be sucky because I'll be rushed.

(OOC: I'm afraid I'm out of this RP since I don't own Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand anymore. Meh, there's always China!)

Beijing, NeoSuun Zhonghua

Security Minister Kichi Yoshida presented a situation analysis to Dragon-Premier Chiisu Suun.

"Here we have what we understand to be the invasion of Bahrain by the USSR, which as we all know is located primarily in Southeast Asia but has holdings across the globe. The External Security Force is monitoring the situation; it is turning out to be quite instructive."

Suun nodded. "Yes, I can see why. Well, we probably won't interfere in this, but it will provide us with some insight into our fellow nations. Keep me updated."

Message to the world

If any aircraft come near or attempts to violate our border without informing and recieving our approval first, or appear threathening, we will take swift and immediate action to keep Cottish territory safe. As of yesterday, all missile batteries in the Sinai have been placed on highest alert, as well as all fighter squadrons. You have now been warned.

Regards,
Imperial Government of Cotland


ooc: SINAI AIR DEFENSES

600 MIM-104F PAC-3 Patriot SAM sites

200 MIM-48 Hawk/Chapparal sites

300 Avenger SAM units

80 FC-1C Layarteb 88 flak guns

300 M163 PIVADS AAA


400 F/A-22A Raptor

200 F-16C Fighting Falcon

The Soviet Union, insofar, has ignored all diplomatic requests and pleas to it for peace and other such things.

You understand that by doing this, you are jeopardizing your position in the Confederacy, as, by rejecting peace, you are blatantly attacking other Confederate forces (who are supposed to be your allies- for reference, see Article 11 of the Confederacy Charter, something you agreed to upon joining). Cease your actions at once or face expulsion.

You have been warned.

Signed,
Rodin Hartian,
293rd Emperor of Rome,
February 22, MMV

EDIT- To Confederacy members (including Hogsweat): we must all review this incident further, as the Confederacy's unity is at stake.

Off the coast of Bahrain

Admiral Akbar read the notice radioed to him by high command. The Soviets, who soiled the name of Allah, had declared war on Elephantum, the allies of Carthage. He turned on his radio and gave the order they had all been waiting for.

"Fire!

All of a sudden, a barrage of shells flew towards the Soviet Ships. Imam's shouted prayers over the anouncers on the ships as Marines boarded small boats to go board the Soviet ships. Planes flew full speed towards the blockade, dropping their torpedoes to strike the enemy fleet. The Soviets responded with a heavy bombardment of their own, and so far one ship, the frigate L.S.S. Zama, had been sunk. 14 other ships had also been damaged, but they kept firing. The frigates of the fleet speed ahead at top speed, and even as they were being blown up one by one, they moved forward.

Meanwhile, back on shore, another battle raged...

Barca Airfield, Southern Bahrain

"The Soviets are attacking!" shouted a lookout over the intercom before his tower was incinerated by a Soviet bomb. As men with Anza (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/sa-7.htm) rocket launchers fired at the planes, pilots jumped into their JF-17 (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/fc-1.htm) fighters and went up to fight back the Soviet planes. Although they only had half of their planes remaining(34), they would fight to the death. The Carthaginian Airforce didn't become the best Airforce in the Islamic World for no reason.

EDIT- To Confederacy members (including Hogsweat): we must all review this incident further, as the Confederacy's unity is at stake.

Re-emphasized.

The Empire of Cotland condemn the actions taken on the nation of Elephantum by the USSR on the strongest! We demand an immediate cecation of hostilities and a retreat to pre-war borders, or we will feel compelled to initiate strikes against Soviet posessions in the Red Sea and elsewhere!

Regards,
Imperial Government of Cotland

Re-emphasized.

Cotland is willing to talk about the matter at hand. Name the time and place.

As before, Rome, ASAP. Right now we have the Confederacy Charter being broken (as Confederacy members are engaged in conflict with each other) and we need to discuss that.

Re-emphasized.

While we are willing to review this incident further, but we will not stop our attack on the Soviet's, who have assaulted our long time ally Elephantum.

Jomo Marea (Rome's Foreign Affairs Minister) winced, then thought to himself, "well, it's better than nothing".

******Official Communique******

While we are willing to review this incident further, but we will not stop our attack on the Soviet's, who have assaulted our long time ally Elephantum.

Well, send a delegate anyway.

Air raid sirens were blaring across the island. Most of the airforce was up in the air in a matter of minutes, but the few hundred fighters were horrendously (sp?) outnumbered and outgunned, and there were not enough to stop them. Generals called back their planes, in case they were needed later. Anti-air batteries did thier best, but they were still not able to provide an adequate defense. The Manama, a Kitty Hawk carrier, reported that none of the planes it had sent up had returned.

Meanwhile, people rushed to the pre-designated shelters. Troops tried to maintain order, tanks and APCs moving to beaches, preparing for a landing.

In the harbor, ships crammed the entrance, warships heading out to sea, local ships trying to find somewhere safe, and a massive air attack going on at the same time. Most of the Navy made it out of port, taking heavy damage on many ships, before closing the harbor. Fishing boats, pleasure yachts, and other citizen owned ships were taken and sunk in the harbor, the scuttled ships making it very hard to get back in the port.

The Sultan was watching from the Royal Palace, seeing the flames erupt as bombs hit, aircraft, Communist and Elephanti, were shot down, and Manama, his great city, was being destroyed. He sat there, watching the scene from his great window atop the highest tower in the palace, until a missile hit nearby, shattering the window, and showering the Sultan with glass. His guards rushed him away, and began treating his minor wounds before retreating to the command center underground.

Ahsid e-Babnar, leader of the Elephanti Engineering Corps, called in on his radio

"The shafts are ready, I repeat the shafts are ready"

"Roger, supplies and men are on the way to stock."

Ashid went back into the old tunnels, once used by aluminum miners, and now serving a greater purpose.

This done or just died or still active?

its inactive i think, he didnt really invade, jsut kind of stopped

its inactive i think, he didnt really invade, jsut kind of stopped

Indeed, what's up with that?

Indeed, what's up with that?

Hogsy stopped RPing.