NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: Since the nation that used to own Earth III Luxembourg, San Lucia, has since ceased to exist, I will RP Luxembourg as being in a state of chaos following the complete collapse of government and the disbandment of any police or military forces that may have been there.

IC: Praetonian Colonial Command, Brussels

"Sir, we have received word that the San Lucian home government has collapsed. Their entire country has dissolved into anarchy and their colonies have done the same too," an aide whispered to the General standing next to him, who was himself talking to an Ambassador from some foreign country.

"We shall have to reschedule this meeting, Mr Amdassador," the General said across the table, standing up and shaking the Ambassador's hand.

"Have Truitt or Euroslavia moved upon Luxembourg yet," the General asked in hushed tones, as another Aide escorted the Ambassador out of the room.

"No, sir, but nor have we received orders from Praeton."

"Hmm... this is too good an oppurtunity, and the window will start to close soon. Order Colonel Pertinax to take his Battalion across the border at first light. If this attack fails, my career is over," he smiled, "but if it succeeds, I could be made Vice-Governor."

Belgium-Luxembourg, 05:00

"Good morning everyone, I'm glad you could all be here on such short notice," Colonel Annius Veritus Pertinax said, standing by five staff officers in front of the 4th Battalion Grey Grenadiers, who were arrayed in front of their Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Main Battle Tanks.

"We are about to move into Luxembourg, to claim her for the Imperium. No one knows what strange and frightful things lie beyond this hitherto sealed border," some of the soldiers laughed and the Colonel smiled, "but I have no doubts that you will perform admirably in combating them. Onwards to victory, my friends, and glory to the Imperium!"

Half an hour later, the entire Battalion of one hundred IFVs and twenty MBTs crossed the border, but little resistance was encountered. The countryside was mostly deserted apart from a few civiliands. The tanks and transports rumbled on, down the roads to the capital, only occasionally encountering quickly dealt with insurgents or looters with rifles. The main resistance was most likely to occur in the capital where even now a civil war was raging, ignorant to the hostile forces approaching them.

Official Statement of the Imperial Colonial Government of Praetonian Belgium

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"The Imperial Colonial Government of Praetonian Belgium, on behalf of the Imperial Government of Praetonia, hearby declares the former San Lucian state of Luxembourg the sole property of the Democratic Imperium of Praetonia. Any foreign incursion into the borders of Luxembourg will be considered attacks upon the Colonial Government itself. The current state of disorder inside Luxembourg is an internal Praetonian issue, and peacekeeping troops will not be required, nor will aid workers of any kind."

The United Osean States applauds Praetonia's practices into imperialis in ceezing this opportunity to claim a neighboring nation. We hope, as an entire council, that this will make those in command very glad of their expansion and give you more land to the growing economy.

-Unspecified Council Chair

The Netherlands, somewhere between Nijmegen and Arnhem in a Rhino APC.

"Sir, Praetorian troops have just crossed into Luxembourg, should I order the 5th infantry 11th battalion to support them? They where assigned to the Luxembourg border as a guard."

Talas rubbed his eyes. "What the fuck? When did this happen?"

"Just ten minutes ago sir, SPYSAT and TACCOM confirmed it."

Talas then nodded to himself. "Support the Praetorians, assist them in taking the capitol and put Erica in command."

"Yes sir, at once sir."

Near the German/Luxembourg border.

Erica walked down the line of men in parade formation, behind each group stood a Thunderhawk transport.
"As you know men, this will be my first battle but I have every confidence that you will pull me through. Mount your transports and ready your weapons." She wasn't too good at this yet, her father and uncles where true masters at rousing their troops into a frenzy that would make them roll over any static defense or hold it against all ods.

"Sir, yes sir!" Was the unisoned responce followed by a salute, a howl emerged from the battalions luitenant colonel, one that crackeld with pure battlelust.

For courage and honour, for Emperor and Dumpsterdam!

Twenty minutes later the first of the transports took off, the five transports where escorted by a mixed squadron of JR-K65 aircraft that had to fly below cruise mode to not overtake the Thunderhawks. Particulary the only B version that was present, it wasn't entirely stable with its 155 mm para gun.

Erica meanwhile contacted the Praetonian commander down on the ground, or attempted to on previously decided comm channels.

This is Princess Erica Rift, calling any and all Praetonian combat forces in Luxembourg, we are en-route to the capitol to provide direct fire support.

Our landing site has been marked out and we will withdraw once this operation is over, Erica out.

Praetonian Colonial Command, Brussels

"Sir, Dumpsterdanian border guards have crossed in Luxembourg!" The aide ran into the General's office shouting, "They've said they won't stay, sir, but they haven't obtained clearance."

The General looked up from his writing and frowned, "Does it really matter?"

"Well... Praeton may look down on it. We haven't even obtained clearance for this. If it goes wrong... if they mess things up..."

"Don't worry about it, the war will be over in two, three days at most."

"Yes, sir. Of course, sir," the aide looked rather embarrassed and left the room quickly.