NationStates Jolt Archive

The camera showed nothing but a heavy enclosed oak desk with a high-back leather chair behind it. The contents on the desk were sparse but the only noticeable feature was what hung behind he chair. A flowing white flag adorned the wall, with a massive crimson red symbol splitting it into thirds. A massive 'Y'.


Suddenly, a large, heavily bearded man entered the picture, sitting himself down in the leather executive chair. His robe was of pure snow white, a radiant white. Red stripes dominated his shoulders and joined with a solid red line moving up the center of the robe. As he positioned himself, he raised his head and glared into the camera with fierce, penetrating blue eyes.

"People of the world... I come to you on behalf... Of the Holy Republic of Zelsa. We are a people, newly given freedom by our esteemed masses, who rebelled against the chaotic and despotic leadership of today. We have seperated ourselves and come to our only true leader. The Y." With that, he graciously bowed his head. Upon lifting it back up he continued, "He decides everything. Everything about us, for He has the divine power, the ultimate power, to give us life and everything we enjoy. We follow Him with determination for we know He will lead us to a future life of never-ending happiness. He has released us from struggle. And we urge all of you to worship... The Y... In the Sky." He once again bowed his head.

The camera cut to a scene, atop a majestic hill where a massive structure had been erected. It gleamed of gold yet stood strong against the elements. It was in the shape of a 'Y', with two arms outreached to the sky, as if embracing it, reaching for something beyond, yet its bottom sat firmly implanted into this most majestic of hills. As the scene paused for a minute, his voice returned...

"We urge you to reconsider your religions, your false religions, for the Y is your true higher entity. For now, all of you reside in His cross-hairs. Once in a great while, the Y will move, His head turning to face a new foe, which He will destroy with no mercy or compassion. Switch now, to our most holy religion, follow the Y, for He is your future. Your destiny. You have the power to change it, follow the Y..."

As the statement ended, a chorus song played gently with an enchanting tune, "We must all worship... The Y... In the Skyyyyyyyyy."


At last, the hilly scene and music cut out, being replaced by the Zelsan flag.

-Brought to you by: The Prophets of the Y.-

Foreign Minister Aurora von Konigsmark blinked, and sat back in her desk. "That was odd." she said, as she watched the end of the message. She recorded it and sent it to the Chancellor just in case he hadn't gotten it.

To the Holy Republic of Zelsa

I would like to know what the Y is and why we should worship it. Many congratulates on this the event of your arrival on the international scene.

Respectfully
Aurora von Konigsmark
Foreign Minister
Teutonic Empire of Lavenrunz

In a statement released by the Prophets of the Y:

"My dear Aurora von Konigsmark, the Y is never to be questioned for He is our most glorious savior. He has released us from the terrible grip of these heathenous religions which so enshroud the world today. We wish to thank you for your kind words of welcome, however, we must warn you that the Y is not to be dismissed, and we must stress that the only chance you have at survival is to accept the Y and its inevitable rule.

We once again urge you to see the light, embrace the Y for it is your true, and only, savior..."

-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa

If your puny false religion dares make an impression upon our people the armies of the Sumer and Taino people will be upon your doorstep with a thirst for blood.
The great goddess Inanna with her golden blade will spill the worthless blood of your false god with ease. Her sister, the great Ereshkigal, will have your souls for eternal torture.


High Preist of the temple of Utu in Uruk City,
High Preist En-me-utu-ana

Ooooh, slingshots for sale?

"How dare your worthless nation, its worthless godesses, and its false beliefs attempt to deface our religion. For in the end, it will be the Y who stands tall, grinding your heathenous godesses' broken bodies into the dirt and mud to which they originally belong. Like a farmer and his scythe, the Great Y will slay your people with no mercy or compassion. You, your people, and your worthless godesses will be thrown into an eternal hell, courtesy of the Great Y.

Now bow down in forgivenance and beg for mercy, because there's no other way the Great Y will hesitate in your demise."


-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa

Such ignorant threats will only be met with force. Be forewarned, we do not take kindly to threats.


Commanding Officer of the Republican Gaurd,
Field Marshal Ereshtur Lugalbanda

The only thing the Council of the Prophets of Y had to say was this:

"Any force you send shall be mercilessly cut down by the savage hand of our Great Y, he shall defend us with a vigor unforeseen in this world. Our hardy people will stop at nothing to defend the Great Y who provides them with everything they need.

Be forewarned, the Great Y also does not take kindly to threats..."

Heretics!

Know this! The declaration of hostilities against the Serene Nation of Zelsa will be met with the declaration of Holy War against your nation by our followers of the Y! We may be few, but our cause is just, and the Y is our leader! We will destroy ALL that oppose us and our most holy way of life! Bow to the Y now while you still have your life, and dedicate your soul to him, before he takes away the very breath in your lungs and purges your soul of existance! Be warned...Do not take the Y lightly...And never anger him while in a fishing boat.

The Prophets have Spoken!

A reporter, Terry Young, from ViZion wishes to interview the Prophets.

So does Ryan Mathers of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

The Council of the Prophets of Y shall dispatch the young 'Y Follower' Arzhoud to be interviewed. They will either meet in a secure place in Zelsa or in ViZion.

Follower Arzhoud, being a relative of one of the Prophets, and in the process of becoming a Prophet himself, will relay the Council of the Prophets of Y's wishes and words to the reporter.

Jamie Bladen, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Romandeos looked like he had just smelled something foul as the message from Zelsa drew to its end.

"It looks like they're......worshipping a gigantic slingshot," he said. He lifted his coffee mug from his desk and took a sip, then shook his head in confusion.

"Now I can safely say I've seen everything."

Letter to The Prophets of the Y.

It is safe to say that your religion confuses us, and we do not really see how it is possible for a group of people to worship a giant letter, but we are not in the habit of turning messengers out without a good reason. We should like to propose a diplomatic meeting between our two countries to help our Kingdom to better understand your Holy Republic, and vice versa.

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.

Both Mather and Young will be doing a joint interview as their season premiere of Young and Mathers.

Krioval encourages people to fight publicly over matters of personal faith. Such things, once transcribed and edited into suitable screenplays, draw such crowds, both Kriovalian and foreign, as to nearly double normal holovid sales for a month. Please keep making more material...er...righteous indignation. Just remember that every curse in your divinity's name works wonders to enrich another person's life.

Lord Tenkar Sovalos,
President of Premier Media Studios,
Telekar, Krioval

It is highly reccomended that the whimpering armies of this "Y" back down before the government elects war.
Your forces could not sustain a fight against our might for any period of time, and would be easy to topple.
As your forces would be spared no mercy, nor would your people.

Concede now, or you shal suffer the pain of regret at Ereshkigal's feet for eternity.

Commanding Officer of the Republican Gaurd,
Field Marshal Ereshtur Lugalbanda

The Council of the Prophets of Y shall dispatch the young 'Y Follower' Arzhoud to be interviewed. They will either meet in a secure place in Zelsa or in ViZion.

Follower Arzhoud, being a relative of one of the Prophets, and in the process of becoming a Prophet himself, will relay the Council of the Prophets of Y's wishes and words to the reporter.
We request it to be in ViZion after your prophet's comment made in our government survey.

And yes, both reporters from ViZion and Canada will be doing this jointly.

After reconsideration, the two reporters, as well as the governments and their respective broadcast companies, have decided that we wish to host it in Zelsa, in an appropreate area for this interview.

OOC: Also, let's hold this RP off til tomorrow, as I and canada g2g shortly...

"The Great Y is not a giant letter, it is a symbol, of the aspiring hopes and dreams of a weakened mass. The Great Y took us in, providing for us, defending us. He has thwarted countless attempts to invade our land, and he shall continue to do so. However, we would be willing to discuss our national and religious agenda with your leadership in the hopes of spreading the Y's word across the world, where it is needed to save those hapless souls, at the mercy of false Gods.

We patiently await meeting arrangements, although we will likely have to dispatch Followers instead of ourselves, as we are needed to continously decipher and spread the Ys word among the land."

-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa

"The Great Y is not a giant letter, it is a symbol, of the aspiring hopes and dreams of a weakened mass. The Great Y took us in, providing for us, defending us. He has thwarted countless attempts to invade our land, and he shall continue to do so. However, we would be willing to discuss our national and religious agenda with your leadership in the hopes of spreading the Y's word across the world, where it is needed to save those hapless souls, at the mercy of false Gods.

We patiently await meeting arrangements, although we will likely have to dispatch Followers instead of ourselves, as we are needed to continously decipher and spread the Ys word among the land."

-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa

It pleases us to hear that you are willing to meet with our representatives. It is our desire that this first meeting be held in our country. Is this acceptable?

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.

We would like to meet with one of the actual Prophets, that way the masses can hear and see from the Prophets them selves. It will only further your cause.

Thank you,
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) & ViZion Peoples Broadcast (VPB)

"Your threats are meaningless and in vain, for no national, military, or religious force could penetrate our most glorious defense network. The Great Y has defended us from invasion before and will do it again. As for your purported might, it can easily be squashed by the Great Y. A small bug such as yourself could not survive the crushing blow of a sledge hammer, now could it? An invasion of our land would signify a decree of war on the Great Y, and that decree would not be taken lightly. The Great Y and His indomitable followers will arise to defend against any invasion that threatens our great leader. We can only hope that you and your people can soon see the light and recognize your faults for believing in your false religion."

-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa




OOC- Alright, we can do it tommorow.

Letter to the Prophets of the Y.

It displeases us a great deal to see how unwilling you are to tolerate religions other than your own. Some would call that a sign of barbarism and primitivism.

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.

You will be kicking off the premier of the show 'The Young and the Mathers', a new talk and interview TV show. It normally would be hosted in either ViZion or Canada (it will change each show back and forth), but this one being such an important one, we wish to have it kicked off in an appropriate location in your country.

OOC: k That's last post for the night... see ya tomorrow!

Even though Rheinlandistan always believes in freedom of religion, we do not allow religious intolerance such as calling other religions "false". We neither approve cults like your "Y", because to our experience many of them have a purpose only to raise money to their leaders. Therefore your "Y" religion is on Ministry of Culture's "black list" which is meant on religious organizations like the abovementioned cults.

Have a nice day.

Katarina von Schlieffen,
Minister of Culture, Constitutional Monarchy of Rheinlandistan.

"Your request has been noted and Prophet Olvhud has agreed to. However, he has stated that he will be escorted by at least fifteen armed 'Y Zealot Guard' (ZYG) who cannot be stripped of their weapons. We assure you that they will behave accordingly and propose no threat to you, your nation, or your security forces, unless, of course, they are provoked or the Prophet's health or security is threatened. We eagerly await this chance to interview."

-Prophets of the Y
The Holy Republic of Zelsa

Decline now, for we offer no further oppertunity to.
As we speak the 2nd Marine Expiditionary Force is preparing to leave port, and will be upon your doorstep if you do not hold your toung and retract your vile statements.
Any of your citizens found within out soviergn borders will be arrested imediatly, those found attempting to preach your ignorant ideals will be given a punishment equil to that of the punishment for murder in our lands.


Commanding Officer of the Republican Marines,
Feild Marshal Puabi Hamur

Decline now, for we offer no further oppertunity to.
As we speak the 2nd Marine Expiditionary Force is preparing to leave port, and will be upon your doorstep if you do not hold your toung and retract your vile statements.
Any of your citizens found within out soviergn borders will be arrested imediatly, those found attempting to preach your ignorant ideals will be given a punishment equil to that of the punishment for murder in our lands.


Commanding Officer of the Republican Marines,
Feild Marshal Puabi Hamur

Dear God, man! Do you really need to be so bloody harsh!?! Zelsa is a newly-born nation, just emerging into the International Community, of course they'll have their problems and misunderstandings, but that does not grant us the right to hit them with military force!

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.

We ask that nations please not attack. Two reporters (one from ViZion, the other from Canada) will be hosting an interview with these people. Let them tell us peacefully how they are. There's no reason to fight them unless they fight you first.

We ask that nations please not attack. Two reporters (one from ViZion, the other from Canada) will be hosting an interview with these people. Let them tell us peacefully how they are. There's no reason to fight them unless they fight you first.

In order to help us find out more about Zelsa, we ask to be allowed to send a field reporter from the Romandeos News Service along with your two reporters in the interests of knowledge.

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.

Dear God, man! Do you really need to be so bloody harsh!?! Zelsa is a newly-born nation, just emerging into the International Community, of course they'll have their problems and misunderstandings, but that does not grant us the right to hit them with military force!

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.


We have requested numerous times that they retract their ignorant statements of religions other then themselves. So far they have only continued to push these ideals out, and are a threat to our nation.

We will, however, in the interests of Canada and ViZion, hold off the use of military force as long as possible.
The warnings to retract such statements made by Zelsa still stand, and we will still accecpt such a retraction.

Commanding Officer of the Republican Marines,
Feild Marshal Puabi Hamur

In order to help us find out more about Zelsa, we ask to be allowed to send a field reporter from the Romandeos News Service along with your two reporters in the interests of knowledge.

~ Jamie Bladen, MFA, KOR.
We will see what we can do.

The government of Krioval is immensely interested in broadcasting the interview conducted between representatives of our new neighbor (in the grand sense) and media representatives from the esteemed nations ViZion and Canada. In the interests of freely disseminating information, would such a broadcast be possible?

Lord Raijin Dekker
Commander of Krioval

P.S. - We'll try to keep our holovid companies from denigrating interfaith conflicts as well.

Dostanuot Loj, we will have it known that we have a reporter, unarmed at that, as well as a reporter from Canada, and possibly guest reporters from other countries, within their nation shortly for the interview.

If your nation launches an attack while we are there, and if they are harmed in any way what so ever, there will be hell to pay. Please stand down your military. This interview will clear things up.

Thank you.

OOC: ok, this time I'm SERIOUS, I'm going now...

The government of Krioval is immensely interested in broadcasting the interview conducted between representatives of our new neighbor (in the grand sense) and media representatives from the esteemed nations ViZion and Canada. In the interests of freely disseminating information, would such a broadcast be possible?

Lord Raijin Dekker
Commander of Krioval

P.S. - We'll try to keep our holovid companies from denigrating interfaith conflicts as well.
We will see what we can do. It would be benefitial for other nations people to see this interview, as it will help them see other nations cultures and beliefs.

'The Young and the Mathers' Cast and Crew; CBC; and VPB

P.S. - Thank you.

Dostanuot Loj, we will have it known that we have a reporter, unarmed at that, as well as a reporter from Canada, and possibly guest reporters from other countries, within their nation shortly for the interview.

If your nation launches an attack while we are there, and if they are harmed in any way what so ever, there will be hell to pay. Please stand down your military. This interview will clear things up.

Thank you.

OOC: ok, this time I'm SERIOUS, I'm going now...


It was already stated that as long as your citizens, as well as those of other nations, are within Zelsa conducting such tasks, we will refrain from such force. Rest assured that your nationals would not be harmed in either way as well, we have no qualms with you, nor do we wish any.
It would be quite fortunate for this interview to clear things up, as you put it, however it is doubtful.

Commanding Officer of Central Intelligance,
General Maria Yaccuna

OOC- Gah, by the time I get one done there's three new ones... (well... now its onto the third page...)

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"Jamie Bladen, it displeases us that you fail to see the importance of the Great Y. It is only barbarism and primitivism to those who fail to see the never-ending warmth and light of the Great Y.

As for the upcoming interview, it will be staged in a television station in Minnewaukan, south Zelsa. The station in Minnewaukan is our most advanced station and will likely undergo refits to house this important interview. We patiently await this important interview.

The Great Y, a cult?! Although our nation uses currency for daily transactions, and our religion rules the nation, our spiritual leaders do not recieve pay. They receive their wealth in spiritual means, with the prophets being rewarded for their never-ending commitment to the Y. Our people strive for that spiritual wealth, those who commit their lives to the Y receive their rewards, spiritual wealth, a cleansing. However, those who do not follow the Y are dealth with, severely by the unforgiving eyes of the Y.


We will not retract our 'vile statements' for they are the truth and are only further testament to the strength and importance of the Great Y. Although we will not retract our statements, we will not continue our verbal attacks."


-Prophets of the Y
Holy Republic of Zelsa


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Across Zelsa, the people had arrisen to defend against the possible foreign invasion. These people, weary from a seemingly endless war which had concluded not long ago, were readying themselves, preparing... They all knew the Great Y would do what it had done before. In the final year of the war, when the Zelsans were fighting their oppressors, the Great Y had moved. It had turned its head and its three blades to the west, to the lake many referred to as 'Devils Lake'. There, the Casbanians, attempting an amphibious attack in the early morning hours, were struck down by a massive storm which erupted as they set to the water. The only Casbanian equipment to arrive at shore that morning were the wreckage of the fishing and military boats they had used, and the seemingly endless stream of bodies. Two days later, the war ended with the Casbanians pulling out of Zelsa, after the Casbanian leadership was informed of what had happened on Devils Lake. Since then, the Zelsans knew the Great Y was their savior, and their worshipping of it provided them hope and assurance to the future. Since the war, the nation had been prosperous. Food was plentiful, the nation was pure, and there was no conflict on the horizon... Now it had all changed.

Using old fortifications from the old war, former soldiers returned to duty once again, garrisoning these old forts and walls. Air defense units, namely outdated Soviet and American equipment whirred to life, as did the nation's only radar stations, of which there were six. The national air force, a rag-tag group of MiG-21s, MiG-25s, F-5 TigerSharks, and a few scattered F-16A fighters were activated, quickly being reamed with the few left over armaments. The national navy, its biggest vessel being a destroyer (they had two), was also prepped, with patrol elements heading to sea. The seemingly docile looking fishing boats and civilian yachts held five inch guns, missile batteries, and machine guns. Although their fire power was lacking, they had the element of surprise and speed. Shore batteries were also prepared and hidden with netting and natural foliage.

Armaments were handed out to the nation's civilians in the event of war, each family recieved at least two rifles. The regular Army, which only had about six thousand infantry in it, were outfitted primarily with AKMs, due to their ruggedness, cheapness, and availability. The civilians had sporting arms, hunting rifles, shotguns, pistols, and some surplus military gear. Tanks were few and far between, mainly due its position of only having two neighbors (one on each side, a lake to the west and the ocean to the east). One of those neighbors was Karnosh, a nation which had converted to Yism.

The industries of Zelsa, although outdated and small, were ready to begin creating munitions, but hadn't yet begun, since the general belief was that war would not erupt, either by the other side standing down or by divine Y intervention. Either way, the nation cautiously prepared itself for possible war...

OOC: I just want to make it clear now, that "Divine intervention" will be considered a godmode.

OOC: I just want to make it clear now, that "Divine intervention" will be considered a godmode.

OOC: Indeed, for it is silly and all but impossible to justify.

OOC: Well, I'd personally hope this wouldn't come to blows anyway. I mean, there's got to be some sort of rep hit for invading an hours-old country, ya know? I mean, that'd really suck for just about everybody.

I mean, there's got to be some sort of rep hit for invading an hours-old country, ya know?

OOC: Not if said hours-old country aggravated a much larger country through its actions.

OOC: Not if said hours-old country aggravated a much larger country through its actions.

OOC: Something that occurred to me immediately after I hit "submit reply".

OOC: I just want to make it clear now, that "Divine intervention" will be considered a godmode.

OOC:Indeed. No all-powerful Guardian devices like in Stargate ;) (remember the episode in Season Five)

OOC- Nooooooooo, you've got it all wrong... You know, there's such things as coincidences? And these coincidences happened to reinforce the people's beliefs? Eh?

OOC- Nooooooooo, you've got it all wrong... You know, there's such things as coincidences? And these coincidences happened to reinforce the people's beliefs? Eh?

OOC:Yea like just by a coincidence a gigantic tsunami happens to come and wipe out the entire enemy fleet? :rolleyes: I don't even bother to count the chances :upyours:

OOC- Lol, no, its not even as big as you think it is. The oppressors attempted to amphibiously attack the capital via Devils Lake using commandeered fishing vessels and the like. Only about six hundred of them attempted to attack although their intelligence sucked, they set to sea when a low pressure front was moving in from the east. What does that mean? The wind pushed the three bladed head towards the west (the lake), and a storm arose (as do low pressure fronts tend to create storms).

Fresh water fishing boats don't do well in Category III weather, now would they? They're designed for swells only two feet high, a nice storm on a larger lake will certainly compromise a fishing boat's maritime security. So, its all within the realm of possibility.

OOC: Morning all... Damn I'm tiring... I couldn't fall asleep, now I gotta head to class w/ less than 3 hrs sleep... :(

Anyway, about the 'divine intervention' would be considered godmod unless both sides are allowed to play that game, or if both sides agree to allow it...

OOC- Ahhh, I actually don't intend to play that type of card. It was luck that it occured before and it won't occur again, unless the other player would want to do it, for maybe another RP oppurtunity? I don't know.

OOC: Indeed. The event in which Zelsa was saved was the cornerstone of our religion, and it will doubtfully ever happen again.

IC:

After hearing of the international dissent against Zelsa and it's devout belief, the Prophets in Karnosh ready their citizens and militia for any retaliation effort that must be made. The armaments of Karnosh are nearly identical to that of Zelsa; except there is only one airport, which houses 3 MiG-21's and 5 Mi-24's. The civilian populace has spoken out against the nations which have deemed Yism a cult and have made it known that they are ready to defend their newly won homeland

OOC: I was just pointing out that divine intervention would be considered a godmode to get it out of the way. I wasn't expecting anyone to actually try it. Or rather, was hoping no one would.

IC:
Ha! Perhaps you should be merely left to yourselves. Any force we send to your lands would almost certianly be overkill.
Such would be the case, of leaving you to yourselves, if it were not for your words.
I truely hope you can redeem yourself with the reporters of ViZion and Canada, it would be a joke among my subordinates to have to walk through your poorly defended nation.

Commanding Officer of the Republican Marines,
Feild Marshal Puabi Hamur

Despite the revoking of hostilities by Field Marshal Puabi Hamur, the Prophets have adviced the populace to stay alert for anything out of the ordinary. Patrols are formed in towns, and men of all ages walk the streets with their Kalashnikov-type rifles to guarantee the safety of their families and friends from the outside aggressors. Some with RPG-7's, SVD's, and/or scoped SKS rifles sit atop houses on the lookout for the enemy. Any old tanks that may reside within the borders of Karnosh are located and the process of restoration is begun to bring them to a servicable state. There aren't many, however, and wouldn't provide much of a defense, as they are mostly WW2-1960's era Soviet built equipment. Overall, the people and the militia are about as ready as they can be for an attack. The Prophets await any further response from the International community.

"Prophet Ghevin... That hostile nation has once again replied..."

"Hmm? Let me see." The robed man slid the paper from the younger Prophet's hands. He read it with the aide of a small pair of reading glasses which now pinched the bridge of his nose. "Interesting. Don't reply. That's what their worthless souls want. They want recognition, that they do have incfluence. Well, we shall show them none, frustrate them. Ignore it."

"But Ghevin, its jabbing at our religion... Saying that we are weak."


"Zhuvnod, ignore it. We know, ourselves, what shall happen to them if they attempt their leisurely 'walk' through our nation... They would crumble to the ground, wiped out by the Great Y. Our nation will become their deathbed, and we will rejoice. For if they attempt it, it will only bolster our spirits while weakening their own. Remember, Zhuvnod, the Great Y will protect us." Ghevin nodded lightly, a highly un-amused look on his face.


Zhuvnod gulped lightly, attempting to make it unnoticeable to Ghevin but he knew the Great Y saw it. He bowed his head, "I'm sorry for doubting the Y and you Prophet Ghevin." Upon raising his head he gave a nod and quickly left the room.

Ghevin watched the new Prophet leave, he quietly spoke to himself, "Such young ones..." He grumbled a bit.



OOC- Eventually I'll post a map of Zelsa... Eventually.

OOC: Can't wait for the map itself.
As it goes, I'm still waiting on ViZion and Canada and them people on what they do.
You can't argue that if I invade you, it will certianly help with the RP experiance, which you pull off very good by the way.

OOC: Canada isn't on yet... waitin for him... he should be on in a couple hrs I imagine...

OOC- Here's the map...Capital is Zelsa. The nation lies between the ocean and a large lake of where there is one prominent island, Casbah (not to be confused with Casbania, our former oppressors). The mountain range splits the nation in half, creating North and South Zelsa. Our neighbors to the south are Karnosh and well, no one to the north.

Minnewaukan, where the interview will take place, is situated just within South Zelsa (I may have said North Zelsa) and is placed among a prairie-type surrounding with gently rolling hills and the mountains in the distance. The rest of the country is temperate, with the south being noticeably more rugged and unforgiving.

The blue dots signify major cities. If needed, I can make one with military installations included, however, most major cities have an adjoining air force or army base.

[img=http://img34.exs.cx/img34/3825/zelsa3fq.th.jpg] (http://img34.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img34&image=zelsa3fq.jpg)

OOC: Looks good, Zelsa. I'll study it thoroughly...for the heck of it.

OOC: Definatly looks good. Commendable.
Wat kinds of military equipment/numbers do you have? So I can continue my planning.
If you don't want to give that out, fine, just more surprises down the road, lol.

EDIT: I hope you don'tmind, but I added a grid system to your map, makes it much easier to use in these situations.

http://img209.exs.cx/img209/4660/zelsa3fq0sg.jpg

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OOC: Can you get on AIM/MSN plz... thx!

Im on msn.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=397642 < The Young and the Mathers show thread... it will begin later today (if Canada gets back on) or tomorrow (if he doesn't get back on tonight)

OOC- Just to let you know, I'm online...

OOC- Just to let you know, I'm online...
OOC: and Canada signed off :( Donno if he's gonna be back on later, or if the interview will have to be hosted tomorrow...

OOC: I would just like it to be known that I am hoping for a limited conflict here, because it has been awhile since my first nation on NS was deleted, and I need to polish my RP war-fighting skills. I won't try to force this into a war, but it won't make me unhappy if a war breaks out.

I just thought you all should know where I stand.

OOC: I would just like it to be known that I am hoping for a limited conflict here, because it has been awhile since my first nation on NS was deleted, and I need to polish my RP war-fighting skills. I won't try to force this into a war, but it won't make me unhappy if a war breaks out.

I just thought you all should know where I stand.


OOC: Same here, just some skirmishing stuff around the nation in question. Helps the RP skills, makes for some fun, and if I end up occupying Zelsa (not likely, I have no such interest), he gains a strong ally in me. And new, cheap, military equipment.
So really, as warrish as it it, it's win-win!

OOC: Same here, just some skirmishing stuff around the nation in question. Helps the RP skills, makes for some fun.

OOC: Exactly what I'm wanting here. Maybe a little naval skirmishing, some air action, etc... Let the ground-pounders and tread-heads get in there too.

"Prophet Zhuvnod... It is a given that Dostanuot Loj intends to either invade us or attack us in some shape or form. We will use this interview to our advantage as it will likely give us several days or even weeks of preparation. I want you to tell Prophet Erezhna that he must inform Zealot General Tobias to form defensive perimeters along our ocean-exposed beach heads, except the Island (referring to Zelsa Island, the large island which creates the Bay of Zelsa)."

He paused, momentarily, to produce a map with crudely drawn formations on it. "I conferred with Prophet Erezhna (who was the Prophet devoted to military and security issues) about our possible battle plans. We agreed upon moving the Righteous Zealots (two battalions from rural Zelsa) to the bluffs overlooking the island's land bridge to the mainland (where a canal also resides). Chances are, they'll land forces on the island, in order to get a staging point for future operations. Now, they'll likely use the land bridge to get access to the mainland, in order to ease logistical strain of attempting to navigate into the Bay of Zelsa, which we'll cordone off with mines and whatever naval defense we can muster."

He circled the area on the map where the island meets the mainland, "Chances are, they'll use air support to attack ground forces in the area, but hopefully we'll have them well enough hidden that some if not more manage to escape destruction in order to slaughter them as they attempt to cross into the mainland. We'll keep air defense in the region light and make sure they move there under cloud cover... We aren't that dumb."

Once again, he paused, attempting to remember something, "Ahh, yes... He also advised me, as well as the Navy, to mine each entrance to the Bay of Zelsa. Luckily, the southern entrance, without the canal, is too shallow for their larger vessels, such as anything likely above destroyer. So, that'll mean they can't send anything besides light vessels through the souther entrance. The canal (which has no locks and is just a carved out piece of land where ships can pass), can support vessels with a larger draft, but it couldn't support the likes of a carrier, mainly due to the width and sheer tonnage problems. So, we're going to mine the Bay side of the canal, so as their ships enter one by one, they get knocked out. Erezhna informed me that we already have concealed shore batteries in place, along with a few batteries of small artillery. So, when the spearhead of the force gets taken out and they're marred in the canal, we'll open up with the shore batteries and take out as many vessels as we can, we only need to stall them from entering through the canal. A good six or seven ship pile up should do it, especially if we sink one."


Zhuvnod nodded as Ghevin talked before interjecting, "Prophet Ghevin, what types of mines?"


Ghevin scanned his mind for what Erezhna had said, "Magnetic proximity, along with a few improvised devices detonated via wire. We'll have observers on shore... Oh, and a few snipers to create confusion in the bridges of the vessels, so they get marred much easily."

"Ahh, what about the southern entrance?" Zhuvnod questioned.

"Tonight, Erezhna has decided to scuttle four of our older naval vessels, three of which serve absolutely no purpose, aside from being mothballed, and the other is a civilian cruiser which was conscripted. All four will be scuttled in the shallows in order to funnel their forces through choke points. With the Harvey Brigade already in place, they can pepper the area with artillery fire. Shore batteries, positioned on the tips of the two landmasses can also fire, although they will likely be eliminated. Erezhna assured me they will begin mining operations at nightfall at the choke points while creating a general strip where any survivors can, hopefully, be eliminated."

Zhuvnod gave a questioning glance, "No ships?"

"Young one, there shall be ships... Yes. There will be a four ship detachment which will lure the enemy into the bay, three frigates and a missile boat. They will travel through an open space in the mining, and as they pass, drop mines. Other ships, however, will attempt to hold back the enemy in South Zelsa. The rest of the Navy will stay in the Bay of Zelsa, hidden among the jutting peninsulas and minor bays across the main bay."

With a slow nod, Zhuvnod uttered his agreement, "Very well though out plan, Prophet. I have no doubt that your planning and our Great Y's divinity shall protect us, the enemy may touch our shores but the only thing that will remain will be their blood, which will fertilize the land, their efforts in vain." He coughed lightly, breaking the silence which enveloped them, "However, Ghevin, what about South Zelsa?"

"South Zelsa is rugged, there are only maybe three points to land by water: South Zelsa Bay, South Zelsan Peninsula, and where the Shevina River enters the ocean. Otherwise, we have the Minnewaukan Brigades, the South Zelsan Militia, and the Rolla Brigades scattered across the area, sure to mount a viable guerilla-type defense. If the make it into South Zelsa, they'll have to cross the Zelsan Range, which is all but impossible, and would require weeks of careful travel. The only real route they could take is along the coast line but we've stationed two full brigades and the regional militia in the area, along with extensive fortifications. The Mountaineer Regiment will also protect the trails crossing the Zelsan Range. As for North Zelsa, we have most of the regular army in the area to mount a ready defense. The Marines, along with a few battalions of regular army are in charge of defending Zelsa City. If all else fails, we can retreat to Casbah, where we have a hundred or so militia members stationed to protect the island and aid in its defense if the time comes to where it is next."


"Thank you Prophet Ghevin, for enlightening me. Prophet Arvhoud (or Arzhoud) wished to inform you that he has left for Minnewaukan, final preparations have been made there for the interview which is to take place... Soon?"


Ghevin eyed the young Prophet, "Yes... Good. He should almost be there by now, I wonder if the interviewers are present, they should find the region very pleasing to the eye. Maybe, from their position, the can see the Great Y..."


Zhuvnod quietly agreed, "Yes, possibly. Prophet Ghevin, may I take leave? I have business to attend to with my Sub Council."

"You may." was Ghevin's short response. Prophet Zhuvnod bowed and hurredly left the room, leaving Prophet Ghevin refining his defense plans for the nation...

OOC: About the interview... since at least one of us doesn't seem to be on at the time when others are, I'm gonna start a thread for it right now, and introduce your person, and you can have him walk onto stage... this is a live broadcast remember... and is there going to be an audience where you set it up? I'd be nice if there are...

OOC: Zelsa, is the interview at Minnewaukan the one I wanted to arrange between our two countries?

P.S.: Nice plan of battle, but I think I just might know how to counter it.

OOC- The interview at Minnewaukan is the one that ViZion is conducting with Canad A, although a few nations said they were sending reporters too. Anyways, yes, there will be a live audience of mostly Zelsans, some Karnosh, and spaces open for foreigners (so some of you can express yourselves in applause, lack thereof, or criticism).

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8218334#post8218334

The interview has started!

OOC: Zelsa, is the interview at Minnewaukan the one I wanted to arrange between our two countries?

P.S.: Nice plan of battle, but I think I just might know how to counter it.

OOC: Are you attacking Zelsa too?

And Zelsa, just for refrence, where is the big "Y" statue thing located?

OOC: Are you attacking Zelsa too?

And Zelsa, just for refrence, where is the big "Y" statue thing located?

OOC: Likely so, yes, and I wish to coordinate with you, because I think I can thwart his plans, even taking into account the fact that OOC information isn't intended for IC use. Do you wish to coordinate?

OOC: Likely so, yes, and I wish to coordinate with you, because I think I can thwart his plans, even taking into account the fact that OOC information isn't intended for IC use. Do you wish to coordinate?

OOC: Sure, if you got AIM or MSN, contact me, if not, TG me on the main page.

OOC: Sure, if you got AIM or MSN, contact me, if not, TG me on the main page.

OOC: I have MSN. I shall TG it to you on the main page.

OOC- The Great Y is located about ten to twelve miles north of the city of Minnewaukan, perched on one of the rolling hills and about fifteen miles from the lake.

OOC: I just noticed this thread. Damn, DL, quit picking on the new guy!

IC:

Official Statement of the Novikovian Government

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the following statement in response to the Zelsan and Dostanuot Lojian people's theological diffrences:

"Should blows come to blows, the nation of Novikov is prepared to protect Dostanuot Loj and her allies on whatever course of action they deem necessary. We wish it to be stressed that the reasoning behind this tenative support lies not in the theological but the practical, as we act only out of a debt of graditude towards Dostanuot Loj and her people."

Signed,
-Prime Minister Fredric Ulyanov.
-Novikovian Parliament Representitive Pushka.

OOC: I just noticed this thread. Damn, DL, quit picking on the new guy!

IC:


OOC: No need Novikov, I think I stated at the IADF forums not to jump in here, since I am the agressor.

Now, a question for everyone. Are ViZion and Canada done yet?

OOC: No, if we play this out, you'll find that we have some political motives for going to war. I honestly want to help you, regardless of IADF obligations.

OOC: I just noticed this thread. Damn, DL, quit picking on the new guy!

IC:

OOC:One question, why am i mentioned here?
IC:
If you choose to oppose us you will be destroyed. Podumaite o svoih ludiah tovarish.

OOC:
I am not really up for war right now, although where is no question about me winning it, i only have time to show up twice a week on these forums, but i still have time to nuke you, so don't go hostile on me for nothing.

OOC: You're not mentioned, I have a Representitive in my Parliament with the same last name as your country.

Bump... As for ViZion and Canada, the interview like stopped... Don't know what's going on...

Bump... As for ViZion and Canada, the interview like stopped... Don't know what's going on...

Maybe they're just having some computer difficulties.

OOC: You're not mentioned, I have a Representitive in my Parliament with the same last name as your country.

Sorry then, but why Pushka? Pushkin would be more logical.

OOC: Because I had it origionally written out as Pushka, lol.

Bump

OOC: I'm just posting here to let it be known that if the interview in Zelsa does not get going soon, me and Zelsa are going to go ahead with something else.