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In a dark and damp cave deep in the frozen continent of Antarctica sat a man of great stature in Yelmish society. The man stood at six feet five inches and sat on a throne nearly nine feet tall. The throne itself was encrusted with jewels, gold and diamonds from land far away. This was the throne of King Erik Von Yelm XI, the greatest Yelmish king in the modern ear (1900-Present). In front of the throne stood five Berserker Special Forces units, also known as Untouchables by the commoners. These soldiers were of the highest quality, the best in the Yelmish military. Only 24 were in active service, and they served as the Black Operation Soldiers and Royal Guards of the Military. On special occasions they were also known to be effective assassins and efficient secret police. As the King sat and listened to a lesser Chieftain speak about the economic improvement of Ecuador a thought went into his mind. For ten minutes the King paid no attention to the Chieftain as he rambled about iron ore, and steel. When the Chieftain finished he waited for a response from the King. After waiting for several minutes the Chieftain spoke, ”Your highness are you ok? The King who was in deep thought shook his head. He didn’t hear a majority of what the Chieftain said. ”Yes, excellent news Chieftain. Come back in two weeks to report back.” The Chieftain bowed and walked out of the Grand Royal Chamber. After some researching and brainstorming the King summoned the Council of Three.

The Council included himself, his son Prince and Higher Warlord Salavas Yelm IV, and Higher Warlord Viktor Jaroslav. The two Warlords met the King at the High Meeting Chamber each had looks of concern. The King motioned the two to sit down. Prince Salavas spoke first to his father, ”Why have you summoned the council father? Is something wrong?” The King turned to his son who was wearing his military uniform, ”No my son, in fact I have great news. We all know that maintaining our large military has strained our fragile economy. A downsizing of the army was being planned by several of my advisers. But now I realize that that won’t be necessary.” The King saw that both of the Warlord’s became deeply interested in what he had to say. From under the table he pulled out a map. A grin appeared on his face, ”This gentlemen is Africa a continent home to many rare and exotic animals. But there is also something very valuable in this continent. Gold and diamonds are one of the most profitable trading items in Africa. With a military takeover of Kenya and Tanzania we would set ourselves up to be a very rich nation.”

The King looked at both Warlord’s and waited for one of them to speak. Warlord Jaroslav was the first to speak about the issue, ”Your Highness, isn’t Kenya and Tanzania already claimed? The King nodded, ”The nation that controls Kenya and Tanzania recently acquired the territories. They do not have a firm military presence there I believe. If we strike fast we can catch them off guard. What can we send?” Warlord Jaroslav took out a folder and read it. After reading it he looked up towards the King, ”To start we can send a Naval Fleet, numbering roughly 353 vessels. Another fleet of five hundred can be mobilized soon afterward. I believe it would be best if the second fleet would carry ten Marine Divisions for a total of 155,000. Para Divisions should be on high alert, and another fleet of two hundred ships with ten marine divisions should be mobilized. The third mobilization will take quite some time but it would be manageable.” The king nodded to Warlord Salavas. Warlord Yelm spoke next, ”I believe Warlord Darron should lead this ambitious attack. The Warlord performed very well in the defense of British Colombia.” The King nodded. The King asked if anyone wished to add anything. No one spoke up.”Very well, then I believe this meeting is finished” The three got up and left the Meeting Chamber.

At Grimm Harbour the fleet was mobilizing. One General and one Multi-Role combat fleets joined together to form the 4th Naval Expedition Combat Fleet. The first fleet was only carrying two marine divisions; they were not planned on seeing combat until the next fleet arrived. Warlord Darron stood on deck of his Vanguard capital ship. He watched as the marines and sailors boarded, saying good by to their families as they did so. The soldiers were used to war however. The a thousand years war only ended seven years ago and veteran soldiers all around the land were eager for war. It was his intention to lead them into victory. In only seven hours of non-stop work the fleet was ready. The ships lifted their anchor and left harbour. On the shore of the frozen continent thousands watched on as the fleet slowly began to disappear from sight. Warlord Darron watched as his homeland disappeared from sight. Chieftain Samuel Lorion approached his Warlord, ”The men are ready Warlord. They are eager for combat.” The Warlord watched the waves of the sea splash against his ship. Without turning he responded, ”Yes, I hope you are right Chieftain Samuel. Have intelligence run standard satellite protocols. I need to see what I’ll be up against.” The Chieftain nodded and ran off to complete his tasks.

In space ten satellites maneuvered themselves over Kenya and Tanzania. They took hundreds of thousands of high-resolution shots of the land and of the territorial waters. The photos were gathered and analyzed by over two hundred intelligence personnel. Important images were relayed to the fleet under heavy encryption.

OOC: By tomorrow the fleet will arrive outside the territorial waters of Kenya. The next day the 2nd fleet will arrive, and the day after that the 3rd fleet will arrive if all goes well.

TaG

Yelm Order of Battle

Deployed
4th Naval Expedition Fleet
1st General Purpose Attack Fleet
1 Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
5 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
2 McVie-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Resolute-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 Sea-class guided missile battlecruisers (BC)
10 Praeton-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Evermore-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
30 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
25 Ossipee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
10 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
50 Portos Class Cataman
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-575

2nd Multi-Role Fleet
2 Naticoke CVAN
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Praeton CGH
3 Casterbridge CBN
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
30 Portos Class Cataman
2 Sea Class CBGN
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-290

6th and 7th Amphibious Assualt Group
2 Helina Class Battlecruisers
2 Triara Class Light Cruisers
4 Adari Class Air Defence Destroyers
4 Royale Class Frigates
15 Blitz Class LPDs
30 Seasprite Class LCAC
5 Shrike Class Helicopter Assault Ships
4 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Total Naval Aircraft-865 (excludes helicopters)



Deployed into the Fleet is the 55th, and 56th Marine Division. Each Division includes:
21,000 soldiers
6,700 Combat, 14,300 Logistical Support
64 ST-29 Next Generation Battle Tank
372 SIV-25 Next Generation IFV
250 AAVP7A1
108 M777 Towed
45 M247 Sergeant York
18 M163 Vulcan
54 M1128 Stryker CV
18 PAC-3 Missile Systems
27 MIM-23 HawkB
55 AH-64 Apache
46 AH-1W Cobra
72 CH-47 Chinooks
46 UH-60 Blackhawks
9 AVLB (M60 Chassis)
27 Combat Engineer Tractors
M728 Combat Engineer Tank
2000 HMMWV (400 equipped with M2 .50 MG, 200 Avenger, and 250 TOW II equipt)
1200 Various Trucks

Each soldier armed with M-66 assualt rifle, 2 fragmentation grenades, 1 smoke grenade, and possibly anti-tank and anti-aircraft devices.



Deployed
5th Grand Naval Expedition Fleet
2nd and 3rd General Purpose Attack Fleet; Each Fleet includes:
1 Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
5 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
2 McVie-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Resolute-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 Sea-class guided missile battlecruisers (BC)
10 Praeton-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Evermore-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
30 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
25 Ossipee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
10 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
50 Portos Class Cataman
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-1,150

1st and 3rd Multi-Role Fleet; Each Fleet Includes:
2 Naticoke CVAN
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Praeton CGH
3 Casterbridge CBN
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
30 Portos Class Cataman
2 Sea Class CBGN
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-580

10th to 15th Amphibious Assualt Group
2 Helina Class Battlecruisers
2 Triara Class Light Cruisers
4 Adari Class Air Defence Destroyers
4 Royale Class Frigates
15 Blitz Class LPDs
30 Seasprite Class LCAC
5 Shrike Class Helicopter Assault Ships
4 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Total Naval Aircraft-1,730

Assigned to the fleet is the 40th, the the 45th Marine Divisions. Each Division includes:
21,000 soldiers
6,700 Combat, 14,300 Logistical Support
64 ST-29 Next Generation Battle Tank
372 SIV-25 Next Generation IFV
250 AAVP7A1
108 M777 Towed
45 M247 Sergeant York
18 M163 Vulcan
54 M1128 Stryker CV
18 PAC-3 Missile Systems
27 MIM-23 HawkB
55 AH-64 Apache
46 AH-1W Cobra
72 CH-47 Chinooks
46 UH-60 Blackhawks
9 AVLB (M60 Chassis)
27 Combat Engineer Tractors
M728 Combat Engineer Tank
2000 HMMWV (400 equipped with M2 .50 MG, 200 Avenger, and 250 TOW II equipt)
1200 Various Trucks

Each soldier armed with M-66 assualt rifle, 2 fragmentation grenades, 1 smoke grenade, and possibly anti-tank and anti-aircraft devices.

Deploying
6th Naval Expedition Fleet
6th And 7th General Purpose Fleets; Each fleet includes:
1 Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
5 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
2 McVie-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Resolute-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 Sea-class guided missile battlecruisers (BC)
10 Praeton-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Evermore-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
30 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
25 Ossipee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
10 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
50 Portos Class Cataman
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-1,150

The 6th Multi-Role Fleet; Each Fleet includes
2 Naticoke CVAN
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Praeton CGH
3 Casterbridge CBN
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
30 Portos Class Cataman
2 Sea Class CBGN
48 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Aircraft-580

10th to 15th Amphbious Assualt Group; Each Group includes:
2 Helina Class Battlecruisers
2 Triara Class Light Cruisers
4 Adari Class Air Defence Destroyers
4 Royale Class Frigates
15 Blitz Class LPDs
30 Seasprite Class LCAC
5 Shrike Class Helicopter Assault Ships
4 Executor Class Combat Logistics Ships

Assigned to the Fleet is the 76th to 86th Marine Division; Each Division Includes:
21,000 soldiers
6,700 Combat, 14,300 Logistical Support
64 ST-29 Next Generation Battle Tank
372 SIV-25 Next Generation IFV
250 AAVP7A1
108 M777 Towed
45 M247 Sergeant York
18 M163 Vulcan
54 M1128 Stryker CV
18 PAC-3 Missile Systems
27 MIM-23 HawkB
55 AH-64 Apache
46 AH-1W Cobra
72 CH-47 Chinooks
46 UH-60 Blackhawks
9 AVLB (M60 Chassis)
27 Combat Engineer Tractors
M728 Combat Engineer Tank
2000 HMMWV (400 equipped with M2 .50 MG, 200 Avenger, and 250 TOW II equipt)
1200 Various Trucks

Each soldier armed with M-66 assualt rifle, 2 fragmentation grenades, 1 smoke grenade, and possibly anti-tank and anti-aircraft devices.

"Jesus Christ, we ceded the territories three days ago and they're already moving in here." General Michael Daly said, staring out the window of the Governor's mansion at the burning city of Nairobi. The mansion was a new addition to the metropolis, constructed by the Hibernians after they had established control of the region. He'd been there ten years when Cork announched they'd be giving up control of all mainland African possessions. It was quite a blow to him. He'd established quite a life here. His wife was a native of Kenya and his progeny had spent their entire lives in the mansion the Hibernians built. He could understand why they'd want to give up major possessions around the world now that they'd established South American dominance, but that didn't make it hurt any less. Now he watched as the city he'd worked so hard to build into the rival of the Londons and the Romes of the world burned and its streets were soaked with the blood of his former citizens.

There was a knock on the door. "Mr. Governor, the convoys ready." his aide squeaked. He was new on the job and his anxiety was understandable, considering. Michael waved his comprehension of his statement as he gathered his things. They couldn't have gotten me a damn helicopter. He thought to himself, knowing full well that he couldn't fly until well outside of the city limits because of the anti-aircraft fire. He turned around again and stared out at the city. Suddenly, an idea was born. He was in full control of all forces stationed within Hibernian East Africa. They withdrew because of his orders. He could easily repel the invaders and declare an East African Republic, independent of The Commonwealth. He sat at his desk and picked up his telephone, rapidly dialing a number into it. "Colonel, there are new orders. Any foreign forces on Hibernian soil are to be engaged and driven back."

He placed similar calls all throughout his territory. Within an hour he had an army operating entirely under his control with no interference from Cork. It seemed his dream could very well be realized.

OOC: Don't worry, I have every intention of losing. I'm just making it interesting for you guys.

General Marcellus received an odd order: "Your occupation forces are to form a defensive position. Begin the fortification immediatly. Reinforcements will arive shortly
Grand Master Varus"

He knew it was not his place to doubt the grand master, but he wondered. He had heard of the coming war, but the enemy was far, far away, and he thought the Grand Master could trust him to handle it himself, but the Templars were a military organization, and as such they took many precautions. So be it, he decided. Just follow orders, like a simple old soldier

OOC: I dont want to seem like im godmoddin, but:
There is no way your ships can get their that fast. Period. Its over 2,000 miles, closer to 3,000. It would take fast, empty ships at least like 2 weeks, not a day. Carrying troops also slow them down, and their would be at some weakness to the troops. And I have territories directly north and south of of Kenya and Tanzania, so i could get their in 24 hours. I would probably beat you even if you did come in a day( if you had space ships). Also, the constant trash-talk between us earlier kind of eliminates the whole suprise possibility. we knew of a conflict.
Sorry if i seem like an ass. Im just trying to be reasonable

OOC: Sorry, more rants. 80 ttransports may be able to carry over 80,000 troops, but not, definitely not those vehicles to. Not to mention the 10000( by my calculations) needed to man those vehicles. Not to mention any logistics or support. so your army has no food or supplies. They would die in the two week journey alone. And I wonder how a frozen wastland, tiny jungle and medium forest could possibly export or trade enough to support an army bigger and better than Englands. This would have to be your ENTIRE army, and it is unlikely it would all be in antartica. it could be, and you could have that army. thats not up to me. but with the simple numbers you stated yourself, you cannot make this trip. I hope you have the dignity to edit your original post around this. Also, you listed no planes. No aircraft at all, and I stated in the Operation Bahraini freedom thread my whole navy was in the persain gulf, and my air force is based in Qatar. Is this invasion of yours really, like, have to happen?

OOC: I dont want to seem like im godmoddin, but:
There is no way your ships can get their that fast. Period. Its over 2,000 miles, closer to 3,000. It would take fast, empty ships at least like 2 weeks, not a day. Carrying troops also slow them down, and their would be at some weakness to the troops. And I have territories directly north and south of of Kenya and Tanzania, so i could get their in 24 hours. I would probably beat you even if you did come in a day( if you had space ships). Also, the constant trash-talk between us earlier kind of eliminates the whole suprise possibility. we knew of a conflict.
Sorry if i seem like an ass. Im just trying to be reasonable

All RPs that I have seen use NS time not RL time. I'm just stating out of character that it's going to take them one real life day to arrive. In reality a full month could of passed by in NS time. Some people even use one RL day as 1 NS year. If you want to use RL time then this thread would never end.

The "trash talk" was out of character, since the Earth II thread is an out of character thread. Therefore you couldn't possibly have any knowledge of the destination of my fleet. Also your commanders should have no knowledge of my attack, my ships could be heading anywhere. But I don't really care about that issue.


OOC: Sorry, more rants. 80 ttransports may be able to carry over 80,000 troops, but not, definitely not those vehicles to. Not to mention the 10000( by my calculations) needed to man those vehicles. Not to mention any logistics or support. so your army has no food or supplies. They would die in the two week journey alone. And I wonder how a frozen wastland, tiny jungle and medium forest could possibly export or trade enough to support an army bigger and better than Englands. This would have to be your ENTIRE army, and it is unlikely it would all be in antartica. it could be, and you could have that army. thats not up to me. but with the simple numbers you stated yourself, you cannot make this trip. I hope you have the dignity to edit your original post around this. Also, you listed no planes. No aircraft at all, and I stated in the Operation Bahraini freedom thread my whole navy was in the persain gulf, and my air force is based in Qatar. Is this invasion of yours really, like, have to happen?

You are right that I forgot to post the transport squadron of my fleets. I will update the list once I finish this post. But if are concerned over my transport abilities one of my Transport Squadrons can transport 21,400 soldiers with 66 ships total and that includes assigned destroyers, frigates, cruisers, etc. Antartica is actually a large wasteland of frozen ice and snow. There's no jungle or forest on the continent. I do however have control over Ecuador and British Colombia which can bring in revenue. I use the NSE calculator to determine the size of any nations economy though. I didn't include logistics to combat personnel but I will do so after my post if you wish. The "Frightening" Economy in nationstates is unlike any RL economy. Therefore I can technically be able to field a large army, navy and airforce. If you really want to know I have a standing army of over 6 million. If you want I could sent a squadron of stealth bombers to your Persian Gulf Fleet and sink half of your ships. I want an old-fashion naval battle anyway. Also if you want to know my aircraft on the carriers I'll update my Order of Battle post.

If you have anymore discussions please feel free to notify me. I make mistakes as well. But if you disagree further with any of the addressed issues then you can contact Layarteb and he can decide.

Also I've lowered the divisions sent in the second and third wave.

OOC: The faction I'll be rping as in this thread will not be called The Commonwealth of Greater Eire. This is a splinter group called The East African Republic who are in no way affiliated with the central government in any way.

IC: It's surprising how quickly fire can spread. In the right conditions it can engulf entire forests in minutes, using the wind to jump from tree to tree and devouring the fuel on the earthen floor. It is also surprising how quickly information can spread. Michael Daly had all communications into and out of The East African Republic cut and the forces stationed there were quickly put on the highest alert. Tanks patrolled the streets and helicopters hovered in the skies. Unfortunately, the satellites were under Commonwealth control. This put him at a disadvantage. But, it was no matter. He had the support of the people. The people whose country he had pulled up from the gutter and presented as a gem of one of the world's foremost superpowers. They did not take being cast aside likely and flocked to the side of their leader. He did not abandon them and they would not abandon him.

OOC: Knights, where are you attacking from? I took some liberties in my first post and had you shelling Nairobi. If you could give me a general idea of where you are and/or where you're coming from it would be much appreciated, thanks.

bump

OOC: Yelm- Like I said, I go on rants, but no harm no foul. You answered most of my question. Seeing how I have something of an established presence in the area, I would like to think I could detect your fleet, of only very little in advance. But besides that (the whole time/transport thing) i can see were both trying to be fair, so its all cool.

OOC:GnOoLoCoPeLep- I had a plan for the invasion of Kenya. My troops would mainly come north from Arusha in Tanzania to Nairobi, so the whole shelling thing is okay i guess. I also planned to have a amphibious assault Mombasa, and I would parachute/ speed troops (from Dijbouti) into the vincinity of Lake Turkana (just special forces here) I didnt post this in context becuase, with this and you're earlier post your resistance is only in Kenya, and so it's cedeing Tanzania to me. Is that correct? Or should I formulate a different plan?
All- Im in class, so i cant get into my whole troops(roster) yet (hafta wait till out) sorry for the delay. hope to get to it soon.

Warlord Darron looked up towards the clear blue sky. They were almost in position. From what the Warlord had read Kenya, their first target, was geographically somewhat similar to Ecuador, which was excellent news. He was one of the commanding Warlord's during that operation, and the two divisons onboard his fleet were veterans of that same war. But they weren't facing some ill-equipped peasant army. No, this was a real army with modern tanks and artillery. To be honest he was somewhat worried of how he was going to land his Expeditionary Unit. Landing 42,000 soldiers on foreign soil would not be an easy task. Before his landing however, he had to heavily bombard military targets on the Kenyan land. Some non-Templar military forces were picked up by satellite pictures, this worried him somewhat, the warlord always liked to know who he was fighting. He checked his watch and walked over to the communications sector of the command center. He stood behind a communications operator and said, "Ask the government of Teh Ninjas to be granted a naval base in Madagascar. We have to establish a resupply station. Also notify the king that we are nearly in position." The operator nodded and went to work. Though they were still in international waters the enemy forces must of had no doubt that they were coming.

Encrpyted Transmission 5-3-6-8-2
To:Teh Ninjas Military Command; Madagascar
From:Warlord Darron, Commander of 4th Naval Expedition Fleet
As you must know by now the 4th Naval Expedition Fleet is nearing the East African coast. Our plans are for a military seizure of Kenya and Tanzania, but in order to do this we must have a suitable re-supply station. We ask for a naval base in Madagascar, more specifically one that could be used immediately. We are willing to lease the base for a considerable amount of money.

OOC:We worked this out over TGs.

OOC:GnOoLoCoPeLep- I had a plan for the invasion of Kenya. My troops would mainly come north from Arusha in Tanzania to Nairobi, so the whole shelling thing is okay i guess. I also planned to have a amphibious assault Mombasa, and I would parachute/ speed troops (from Dijbouti) into the vincinity of Lake Turkana (just special forces here) I didnt post this in context becuase, with this and you're earlier post your resistance is only in Kenya, and so it's cedeing Tanzania to me. Is that correct? Or should I formulate a different plan?
All- Im in class, so i cant get into my whole troops(roster) yet (hafta wait till out) sorry for the delay. hope to get to it soon.

Yeah, I was planning on resisting in both areas, but I guess we could say you've already established sovereignty in Tanzania.

Cork, Ulster Province, The Commonwealth of Greater Eire

"How in God's Name could we have lost all communications in or out of East Africa? How is that even possible?" Seamus Fitzgerald inquired, rather violently.

"I don't know sir, but we're working on reestablishing a link with Governor Daly. We've positioned the satellites over the area. We've picked up forces of The Knights Templars. They've been sporadically engaged by forces of unknown origin. The vehicles they're using are of similar make as ours, we're still trying to verify whom they belong to." said an Unimportant Intelligence officer whose only role in the story is exposition.

"What of this Yelmish fleet coming up the coast. They've requested permission to refuel in the Comoros. I granted it, I figured we could use the extra money. Do we know if they have intentions of joining the fray?" Seamus asked.

"Their intentions have not been ascertained as of yet." The UIOWORITSIE said.

"What about this New Jyrian military build-up I see at the border? What of that?" Seamus asked, he was in a very inquisitive mood today.

"Again, sir, their intentions are undetermined. They could very well just be protecting themselves." The UIOWORITSIE said.

"Alright, I want communications up and running within the hour. Contact Comoros and see if they know anything. See if you can find Daly, he should be on a ship headed back here by now."

"Yes, sir." The UIOWORITSIE said, saluting The Lord Protector Seamus Fitzgerald before he turned and strode from the room.

One Hour, Four Minutes, Thirty-Seven Seconds Later

The UIOWORITSIE opened the door and saluted Seamus. Seamus returned the gesture and signalled for him to relax. The UIOWORITSIE strode forward with what did not appear to be a happy face. Seamus checked to make sure it wasn't a happy face, and....yep, definitely not a happy face.

"What is it?" Seamus asked.

"Sir, I have some bad news. The unidentifed military force is....well...it's" The UIOWORITSIE mumbled and bumbled through the sentence.

"Spit it out." Seamus said.

"It's us, sir. It's our tanks, our humvees, our helicopters and our men." The UIOWORITSIE said, taking a few steps back, expecting Seamus to throw something heavy at him. But his reaction was very different. He leaned back in his chair and folded his hands over his mouth.

"This is good. If they win, we can grant them autonomy and have an East African Protectorate. All the economic benefits for us and they get independence. What of the New Jyrian forces, have they moved?"

"We...we don't know, sir." The UIOWORITSIE said, very surprised.

"Have we found Daly?"

"We believe he's leading the resistance, sir." The UIOWORITSIE said.

"Even better. We'll need a competent man in charge."

"So, what's our stance, sir?" The UIOWORITSIE asked.

"We don't have one, for now. We watch it unfold."

"Very good, sir." The UIOWORITSIE said.

And they laughed the maniacal laugh of evil masterminds...well, not really. But you can pretend they did.

Warlord Darron smiled. The fleet was in position. Though still in international waters the territorial waters of Kenya was a mere mile or two away. While the fleet had set anchor Warlord Darron walked on the deck of his capital ship the Superior. Sailors and marines greeted him and he did so in return. Tensions were high onboard, the Warlord noticed. People stood on deck watching the waves of the ocean and men sat down and wrote letters to family three thousand miles away. The marines were cleaning their gear and loading bullets into magazines. A middle-aged marine approached the Warlord and saluted him, "Warlord Darron, it is a pleasure." The Warlord knew the marine, he was Colonel Jon Herm, leader of the 1st Brigade of the 55th Marine Division. "It's nice to see you Jon. Are the men ready? The Colonel looked behind him to take a quick glance at the marines preparing themselves, "Ready as they will ever be Warlord. We're anxious for some action. That tour in Ecuador was child's play." The Warlord nodded his head, "This war isn't going to be as easy as Ecuador... If you could excuse me Jon, I have a transmission to make." The Colonel nodded his head and went back to his men. The Warlord walked back to the communications center and stood behind the senoir communications operator. "Put this transmission on open broadcast, type what I say word for word." The operator nodded and the Warlord began speaking.

Transmission 0-0-1-2-1; Open Broadcast
From Warlord Darron
Attention all military forces in Kenya. This is Warlord Victor Darron of the Military Kingdom of Yelm. You are in great peril. Right now as I speak my fleet is in International Waters and will enter Kenyan waters in the next hour or so. This is a warning, leave Kenyan soil or disband. We have your positions plotted and will not hesistate to strike. I say again, leave Kenya, disband or destroy your military equipment. Our forces will strike at all non-Yelm military forces... Attention all military forces in Kenya. This is Warlord...

OOC:The transmission goes over and over again for 30 minutes or so.

IC:
"It is done Warlord." The Warlord watched as his message repeated over and over on the screen, "Very well. Have all carriers maintain a squadron of fighters on imminent attack status. Also prepare all anti-aircraft, anti-missile devices. Our own missiles are to be ready to launch as well." The senoir communications operator did as he was told and transmitted the orders on a secure encrypted line.

Governor Dayl Hikatur sat at his computer monitor. The e-mail came through, high-encryption, as usual, with words he did not want to read. One sentence was particularly unpleasant:

You are to mobilize all available troops against hostile forces there and establish peace if possible.

There were many troops stationed in Zambia. There were loads of heavy battle machinery at his disposal. And even though Hikatur was a pacifist by nature, he still liked the thought of showing off the might of New Jyria's empire. He decided there was a time for a peace and a time for war. It looked like it was time for the latter, and he accepted this. Opening a drawer he found a pack of cigarettes. "Oh, what the hell," he said to himself, and pulled one of them out. Pulling out a metal lighter, he lit it, and took a long drag from it. Hikatur slowly blew the smoke out over the screen.

- - - - -

In fifteen minutes troops were organized all along the Zambia-Tanzania border. It didn't take all that much, since there had already been a high alert and forces had already been stationed there. However, a little more brute force wouldn't hurt anything, except anything stupid enough to get in their way.

"Sir, we've just recieved some satellite scans of the recommended path," said Private Luyr Hjadik, handing the scans to Seargent-First-Class Hak Duryl.

Looking over the images, the Seargent was confused. "What the hell would be stupid enough to get in our way?"

"They appear to be some sort of nomadic people. Should we send some troops to force them to vacate?"

"Naw," said Duryl, "Just have them shoot 'em up. That'll learn 'em."

The troops began to cross into enemy territory. Countless tanks, numbering something slightly over 300, lurched over Tanzanian soil. They were followed by convoys of troops, all of them equipped with M-16's and kevlar. These probably numbered around 200,500 men in all. Overhead flew 200 military-grade choppers, armed to the teeth with heavy and light weaponry.

A new invasion force was now on the playing field.

Surveilance bunker 17, Cotlandstad

"Sir, we have a lot of activity in Kenya. Yelm versus The Knights Templar."

"What do we have in the area corporal?" 'Damn... we're allied to both.'

"Three Virginias and two Zumwalts sir. They're protecting our island holdings in the Mocambique channel."

"Very well. Have one of the Virginias sneak in and get an overview. I'll inform Command."

The overviewer picked up a phone and called the High Command and informed them of the situation. The order to send in the Virginia remained in effect, but only to provide recconnisance. They were to fire only if fired upon. Still, it was armed well enough. 8 Tomahawk anti-ship cruise missiles, 12 Lance SSMs and 32 Mk48 ADCAP torpedoes. It was enough to cause some serious trouble if the shit hit the fan.

"Our government wishes to confirm that Reddin Naval Base in Madagascar and Zver Naval Base in Somalia have been leased to the nation of Yelm for a total cost of 53 Billion manillas. I wish to let it be known that the Ninjanian held border will be heavily patrolled and monitored by our military. Any trespassers will be shot no questions asked. A full one million two hundred thousand soldiers have been ordered to maintain our long border along Kenya."
Emperor Alec Takenski
Ruler of the Democratic Empire of Teh Ninjas

OOC: Me thinks this war is going to be good!

The Empire of Layarteb officially remains neutral in this conflict...

Tag

"what the hell?" General Marcellus said, looking at the newest reports. "We've already established sovereignty in Tanzania. The conflict is in Kenya, yes?"
"Sir, this seems to be a new player. New Jyria, or something of the sort. I believe they intend to take Tanzania." replied an aide.
"Well," the general began, " pull back all forces except the forces already fortified in Mombasa and Nairobi. We will crush these fools, then worry about Yelm." he decided.
*** New Jyria***
The Knight Templars have already taken control over Tanzania; it is peaceful and under our control. Your forces are ordered to do a complete about face. Any opposition will be brutally crushed. The Roman Confederacy, divided as it may be over Kenya, will clearly chose sides in this. Retreat Immediatly, and do not enter Kenya as well. But be warned this is viewed as an invasion onto Templars home territory, and will be handled internationally as such.
Grand Master Varus

Warlord Darron checked his watch, an hour was almost up. He began walking towards the bridge when a officer run up towards him. "Warlord, New Jyria soldiers have crossed into Tanzania. Current reports are sketchy but we expect to have a full report within ten minutes." The Warlord frowned, this war was getting out of his control. "Very well, order satellites to position themselves over New Jyria, I want their defensive positions, structures and government facilities labelled as possible targets. Also make sure we are getting new photographs of Kenya and Tanzania. One more thing, make sure the livewire feed on Kenya is ready once we go in." The officer nodded, "Yes Warlord." The officer ran to the bridge to carry out his superiors orders but the fleet was now in Kenyan waters. Submarines continuously patrolled around the fleet, searching for any trespasers.

Back at Antartica the second fleet was beginning to leave harbour. Onboard was Warlord Olsef Truttin, who commanded the fleet until it reached Warlord Darron. Warlord Truttin was older than Warlord Darron, but was less experience. His enormous fleet set sail for Reddin Base, where they would resupply and enter the combat zone.

OOC: Sorry for the bad post, I'm sort of beat up today.

Secured Transmission 1-2-0-9-2
To:New Jyria Military Command
From:Warlord Darron; Commander of Yelmish Forces
"I see that your forces have become engaged in this conflict. Why add extra bloodshed by fighting each other, let us join together to fight The Knight Templars. It is much more difficult to fight a war on two fronts than on one. Together we can squash him much easier than alone"

Official Statement from Cork

Any nation that assaults New Jyrian soil will have to deal with retribution from The Commonwealth of Greater Eire as per the terms of The Caoolian Compact. The Knights Templars is exempt from this decree. As for our rogue military unit, they are no longer our problem. All Commonwealth citizens are granted the right to renounce their citizenship and these people have taken up that right. We are concerned, however, over the theft of Commonwealth military systems. Expect further updates as the situation progresses.

Governor's Mansion, Nairobi, Kenya, East African Republic

President Michael Daly, as he was calling himself now, crumpled up the printout and threw it against the wall. His aide had delivered him the statement just before the power had gone out. Artillary shells had torn apart the upper levels of the mansion and he'd been forced to move into the extensive catacombs below the mansion. They extended far out into the surrounding city, built by Hibernian architects far below the sewer systems as a means of escape for people of political or military importance. The longest tunnels extended for ten miles beyond the city limits. Their purpose had been to avoid those dramatic embassy rooftop extractions you see on television so often. There were hundreds of soldiers down there with him. Hundreds of feet above the people of Nairobi acted in cooperation with the military that had protected them for so long. The East African tanks trundled through the streets launching artillary shells at The Knights Templars positions as helicopters peppered TKT troops with infinite rounds of machine gun fire. The resistance had spread beyond the city, as well. The farmers planted homemade bombs along roads in order to blow the treads of TKT tanks. Women threw molotov cocktails from their windows as the men fired their rifles from the trees. Michael Daly's Revolution was spreading.

OOC: TKT: I'm not sure if your forces are inside Nairobi or not. If you could specify in your next post exactly where your forces are and what they're doing it'd be appreciated.

******Official Communique From The Roman Government******

We officially condemn any attack on The Knights Templars, but in light of our recent diplomatic relations with Yelm over Vancouver Island, we are inviting the participants of this war to arrange a conference (headed by us) to peacefully discuss the situation. Because of the concerns over the stability and welfare of the area and because of our good relations with Yelm and our alliance with The Knights Templars, we are hopeful that the participants of this war will accept our invitation. Thank you.

Signed,
Rodin Hartian,
293rd Emperor of Rome
March 25, MMV

Lord Protector's Office, Cork, Ulster Province, Greater Eire

"This conference, are we going?" The UIOWORITSIE asked.

"It depends on the food. Did they say anything about the food?" Asked Seamus Fitzgerald.

"No, sir, they didn't say anything about the food."

"Well, where's it being hosted?"

"Rome, sir."

"Ah, Italian food. I like Italian food. Especially those...uh...I forget what they're called...uh...you know...the pasta with the uh...meat and cheese stuffed inside. I can't remember what they're cal..."

"Ravioli, sir."

"Ravioli! That's what they're called. I like those."

"I'm sure they'll have it there, sir."

"Make a request. I don't want to go and find out there's no ravioli."

"Alright, sir."

"I doubt they'll get Daly to go. He never much cared for Italian food."

"I don't think he'll go either, sir. He's currently in hiding. Noone knows where he is."

"I know. Call Frynn Mydas and ask if he's going."

"I will, sir."

"They're going to make us do something about this situation, aren't they."

"Probably, sir."

"It'd better be some damn good ravioli."

Lord Protector's Office, Cork, Ulster Province, Greater Eire

"This conference, are we going?" The UIOWORITSIE asked.

"It depends on the food. Did they say anything about the food?" Asked Seamus Fitzgerald.

"No, sir, they didn't say anything about the food."

"Well, where's it being hosted?"

"Rome, sir."

"Ah, Italian food. I like Italian food. Especially those...uh...I forget what they're called...uh...you know...the pasta with the uh...meat and cheese stuffed inside. I can't remember what they're cal..."

"Ravioli, sir."

"Ravioli! That's what they're called. I like those."

"I'm sure they'll have it there, sir."

"Make a request. I don't want to go and find out there's no ravioli."

"Alright, sir."

"I doubt they'll get Daly to go. He never much cared for Italian food."

"I don't think he'll go either, sir. He's currently in hiding. Noone knows where he is."

"I know. Call Frynn Mydas and ask if he's going."

"I will, sir."

"They're going to make us do something about this situation, aren't they."

"Probably, sir."

"It'd better be some damn good ravioli."

OOC: LOL. We'll have your ravioli, don't worry; and gladiators. If you want any.

Have you made any official statement yet?

The Knight Templars officially accept the invitation to Rome's conference, and hope Yelm will do the same
Grand Master Varus

*In Southern Kenya*
"Sir, the streets themselves seem to be fighting us." an aide reported.
General Marcellus could not find the appropriate words to contain his anger. His 33 division, 20,000 brave men had punched almost into the center of Nairobi, faced a bog when their artillery support temporarily ran out of ammo. Driven back, the massive civilian support had not given an inch, even with renewed artillery. "It makes no sense." he began "how one of our most decorated division cannot budge. They are rabble out their, leftenent."
"I know sir, but they are determined. Might I add that within the 20 city blocks we do own, we are holding our position."
"I never want to hear that. We will always attack. We must always stay on the offensive. Order the air strikes."
"Sir, we have agreed on the conference in Rome. We must wait until said conference is over for such a move."
Marcellus had always hated politicians. "Fine. We will wait. But begin plans for the most massive air strike ever. Dedicate everything you can. I WILL bomb them into dust. AS it should be."
OOC: I still intend to make my unit rosters, bad day though. Will come soon, sorry

OOC: LOL. We'll have your ravioli, don't worry; and gladiators. If you want any.

Have you made any official statement yet?

OOC: Yeah, it's a few posts up. Basically we're remaining neutral until someone attacks New Jyria. TKT is welcome to attack New Jyrian forces in Tanzania but if he crosses the border and assaults positions in Zambia, Zimbabwe or French Guiana we're going to war. At which point I'll have to somehow figure out how to rp as two factions in the same conflict. Guys, from now on I think we should try and keep solely OOC posts to the Earth II revitalization thread unless they're posted with an IC addition. Just to keep this thread as clean as possible.

IC Michael Daly post coming soon.

Michael Daly had radioed to the East African Republic Air Base fifty miles north of Nairobi. The tanks and the helicopters were holding back The Knights Templars forces with the aid of the citizenry, but strikes from the sky would only help their cause. A contingent of bombers and fighters were being prepared for flight. The pilots were getting dressed and sprinting across the tarmac to their birds. Within minutes of the order, the contingent had been prepared and was on its way to Nairobi.

Rowan MacNamara loved his F-16. He'd named it Josephine. He didn't know anyone named Josephine, so he couldn't say he'd named it for someone like most of his compatriots. He just thought Josephine was a good name for an F-16. Noone could argue with him. How could you say there was a bad name for a plane. I suppose if you wanted to name it Paul or something, some questions might be raised, but seriously what's a bad name for a plane? So, he named it Josephine. He thought he'd heard a song about a girl named Josephine but he could never recall the lyrics or the tune which presented the problem of whether or not it existed at all. But it was no matter. He was going to defend his (new) country and kill some (possible) commies. He wasn't sure if they were commies or not, but if they weren't from his country they probably were. He left it at that. This is what he thought about on the short flight to Nairobi. As they approached the city the bombs were dropped on TKT forces and he fired his guns and all was good. It was when he thought the battle was won and the ground forces were pretty well annihalated with considerable damage to the surrounding city that the blips on his radar suddenly appeared and hundreds of TKT bullets tore through the cockpit and eviscerated his body. Josephine tumbled in the sky and slammed into a high rise building, sending paper and debris scattering over the streets below. The horribly distorted body of Josephine came to a smoldering rest on the floor of an office building. It would remain there for days. And it was with the death of Rowan MacNamara that the Battle of Nairobi Skies began.

OOC: This one kinda sucks. Sorry.

Open Transmission From King Erik Von Yelm XI
Due to our recent history with negotiations with the Romans we have accepted the proposal for peace talks. Though war has not been officially declared by us we would like to listen to the proposals of The Knight Templars and of any other nation. Warlord Stein Jaroslav will be sent to attend the peace conference

OOC: I intend to make this conference last, not like that last one over the Canadian provinces. That one was too easy.

Warlord Darron was previously notified of the peace conference proposal by the king via secured transmission. Good he though, this bought them more time to mobilize more soldiers and fleets. Plus they might be able to get the gold mines without even a fight, though he doubted this. Still something bothered him greatly, something that he couldn't put his finger on. He took an hour's time in his office to think of what was troubling him. Finally he realise what was upsetting him. The Yelmish fleet was within perfect striking range of the Kenya coast, but they did not strike. They showed a sign of weakness of not striking when they were in the perfect position to do so. Immediately the Warlord called the weapons officer via intercom, "Will I need you to notify some cruisers to prepare a missile launch. Nothing big, just something to show we aren't weak or scared. Also make sure you get the king's approval." A voice replied back, "Yes Warlord." The Warlord let go of the receiver button and went to his bar. He filled half way his glass with Scotch and drank it down rapidly. Within ten minutes of his order the Weapons Officer had the permission from the king to launch the appropiate missiles.

Using livewire feed and the latest satellite photographs five Sea Class Guided Missile Battlecruisers targetted thirty military targets in Kenya. The targets included, command centers, SAM sites, fuel containers, hangars, and barracks. At twelve o'clock the first missile was launched, slowly another was launched and another and another. Every missile launched a minute before the first, after 30 minutes the attack was finished. The large 6,800kg Hurrican Missiles hit super-sonic speeds as it made its way to the intended target. After the launch sequence was finished the missile tubes were reloaded with fresh missiles. All that was left to do was to wait for a possible response.

OOC: Only TKT military was targetted. Also sorry for the bad post, just wanted a quick one in before bed.

Fryn Miidas looked at the e-mail. "Well, it had to happen some time," he said leaning back in his chair, feet on the desk. "With all this peace flying around there's hardly any room for my war." He opened up Microsoft Word, and being too lazy to type, started up the speech recognition. He began to speak.

"Dear RomeW:
I am sending this to let you know I accept your invitation. I hope this will accomplish something, or at least increase my animosity towards some of the participants."

The message was immediately sent:

Deer roam double you.
I am fending this toilet you no why accept chore invitation. I hope this will accomplish fun thing, oh rat leased increase my animal city two words some of the part is a pants.

- - - - -

The technician pulled the paper out of the machine. Looking at it, he handed it to his co-worker and said, "I told you New Jyrians were retarded."

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Secured Transmission 1-2-0-9-2
To:New Jyria Military Command
From:Warlord Darron; Commander of Yelmish Forces
"I see that your forces have become engaged in this conflict. Why add extra bloodshed by fighting each other, let us join together to fight The Knight Templars. It is much more difficult to fight a war on two fronts than on one. Together we can squash him much easier than alone"

Dear Anonymous Leader of Yelm,
I would be delighted to accept your offer of joining forces. Should be fun.
-Fryn Miidas

Fryn Miidas sat back and put a cigar in his mouth. "Now, that's the finest letter I've ever written."

"Sir?" His secretary popped her head in the room, "There's someone--"

"That's a fine way to stick your nose in here. I might not have been dressed! You might not have been dressed! I--" And after a pause, "On second thought, add that to my schedule."

"Yes, sir. There's a man from Intelligence to see you."

"Intelligence? I wasn't aware there was any intelligence around here," he said, looking her over. "Please, delay him at all costs."

Five minutes later, the man from Intelligence walked in. "Sir, I'm from Intelligence. I--"

"Oh, you think you're smart, then? What's four times four?"

"Sixteen."

"Damn, he's good," Fryn said to himself. "Well what is it you have to say? I haven't all the time in the world, you know."

"Yes, sir. It seems you've launched forces in Tanzania to quell fighting there."

"Yeah, and what's wrong with that?"

"Sir, there's no fighting there. Our satellite scans don't show any activity at all."

"What? You mean the satellites aren't showing it?"

"But sir, there isn't--"

"What good are those satellites if they can't show the fighting? Have you sent for someone to fix them?"

"Sir, they aren't--"

"Not another word! Out of my office, and I don't want you back until the satellites are working!"

OOC: Louis, there is fighting in Tanzania, it's just that TKT has a better hold over it then in Kenya. It's mainly just the citizens resisting TKT.

Warlord Darron leaned back on his chair, this was becoming too easy. With Yelmish and New Jyrian forces pressing down on Kenya and on Tanzania victory was nearly assured. He stared at the report on his desk. The Knight Templars, and the Romans haven't made any contact yet, this troubled him. Perphaps they were planning some sort of secret military action behind his back. This angered him some what and he called in his weapons officer once again, "Will, I need you to hit them again. This time I want eighty missiles, aimed them at their fortifications, command centers, SAM sites, hangars, what ever. Just make it happen. Also make sure you reload the tubes the minute the missiles have been fired." A single reply came back, "Yes Warlord." The Warlord leaned back in his chair, he wasn't going to get caught off guard, no sir. Onboard the YEF Fury, a Vanguard Class Heavy Missile Strike Ship, the launch sequence for the release of eighty Hurricane Missiles were typed in. Within minutes the first missile was off towards The Knight Templars forces, only 30 seconds seperated each missile from the next.

Off the coast of Africa the second fleet slowly made it's way closer to the fleet led by Warlord Darron. Onboard Warlord Truttin radioed the 4th NEF. "This is Warlord Truttin, we are nearing your position, ETA for arrival is one hour." The Warlord made his message simple and to the point. He dropped the radio, and went to his office to sleep. He would need all the rest he could get.

I can't really post until TKT comes back and I can engage him in that air battle over Nairobi. Argh.

OOC: Louis, there is fighting in Tanzania, it's just that TKT has a better hold over it then in Kenya. It's mainly just the citizens resisting TKT.

OOC: God, I wish people would be clear about these things.

IC: Um... The satellites got fixed.

OOC: So I am guessing we're all in? I haven't posted this weekend because I was away, so don't assume my absence meant anything.

Also, my nation can be simply referred to as "Rome". The "W" is to signify it's "Rome West".

OOC: Umm, well I bombed TKT a little. I was getting bored so I launched 110 missiles, in total, at his military command centers, SAM sites, barracks, hangars that type of stuff.

OOC: Still you've made no official statement retracting your acceptance, so you're in.

OOC: I have been kinda busy and this week doesn't look a lot better, but I'll try to keep up. Also, is the conference gonna be on this thread. I say lets get it started.

IC: "The Honorable Praetor has almost arrived at the conference" the telegram stated, " and soon peace will be achieved."
Bull, General Marcellus thought. Tell that to Yelm. Their series of missle strikes had almost decimated an entire unit, not to mention the nightmare it had unleashed on logistics. As far as the rest of Kenya, his army wasn't about to march on anywhere.
"Order no more land engagments." The General ordered. "But launch the planes. All of them."
On his order, Templar planes based in Mozambique and outposts in Tanzania launched to Nairobi. The Generals plan was to make the bombing of England or Berlin of WWII look like a joke. Likewise, Templar planes fron Dijbouti and the Templar fleet, formerly of the Persian Gulf but moving southward, were given the Broken Arrow command on all Yelm forces.
Nothin like the smell of fresh napalm in the morning

OOC: I haven't landed any marines yet, so I am assuming you're coming towards my fleet. Also can I have the number of planes coming in?

IC:
"Warlord Darron, long range sensors have picked up large amounts of Templar aircraft in the air. Satellite livewire feed has confirmed." The Warlord thought for a moment. His primary air combat fighter was the F-79B an aircraft that we considered to be one of the best in the world. He turned to the communications operator, "Contact all ships, tell them to initiate standard anti-aircraft and missile procedure. Have all long range missiles and decoys ready for possible deployment. Also have all of our carriers launch their stand-by squadrons. The load-out is to be air to air combat. Also make sure that a steady stream of reinforcment aircraft is sent as well. And make sure our fighters only fly over the fleet, do not leave the proximity of the fleet's protective missile screen." The officer nodded and told several other nearby communication operators the orders. Within minutes the order was given to the entire fleet. Sailors scrambled on deck of their ships, mannings defenses and going into their battle-station positions.

Within a half an hour a total of 336 fighters were flying over the fleet, awaiting for a possible enemy attack. Another 96 fighters were on imminent deployment status as reinforcments.

My participation will be limited until Thursday Evening. Sorry.

The enemy aircraft were in the air, though numerous their chance of drastically destroying the entire fleet was slim to none. Still a deep feeling lingered with the Warlord, the enemy weren't attacking, and neither was he. Immediately the Warlord called for his weapon's officer through the intercom, "Will, prepare another barrage of Hurricane missiles into Kenya. This time make them feel it. Target SAM sites, hangars, barracks, bunger, communication centers, what ever. Just make sure they'll feel it." He clicked off intercom and waited. A deep voice replied, "As you have commanded warlord. At the moment cruiser squadrons 11, 12 and 13 are within missile range. Battleship squadron 5 and 6 are within cannon range and missile range. Also several of our Skipjack's are in cruise missile range. So right now we can safely launch, 696 Hurricane missiles from those squadrons alone, right now I wouldn't advise use of the battleships cannon. The attack will take roughly half of those squadron's hurricane missile supplies so I'll advise immediate replenishment." The Warlord grinned, 696 was the perfect amount of missiles, not too much not too little. "Very well Will, make it happen. Make sure our fighters stay away from the attacking squadrons."

The squadron's positioned their launching tubes to the appropiate direction for launch. Off shore the Kenyan coast the four Skipjack submarines launched their appropiate missiles and snuck quietly back to the bottom of the ocean. Within an hour of the order all 696 missiles were launched toward the Kenyan targets. There was only a thirty second delay in between each missile. Immediately supply ships replenished the surface ships payload and they returned to their normal formation.

"Warlord Darron, the last expeditionary fleet is near Madagascar now. The Chieftan onboard said that the fleet is going to resupply and refuel at the base and then join with us." The Warlord nodded. "Very well. Are our planes still in the air?" The Captain checked in his mind, "Yes sir all planes are still in the air." The Warlord turned, "Very well, continue monitorring our defenses."

OOC: Short post just to show that my last fleet is arriving.

Chancellor Metellus arrived in Rome, still wary of the weight on his shoulders. His orders were clear, however, and with his goal in mind he set out to the Imperial Palace, to await the beginning of the conference.

**Air Forces**
Yelm Fleet Force (attacking the fleet):
4 wings, consisting of 8 squadrons of 12 planes each.
2 wings consists of F-18e Super Hornets
3rd wing consists of F/A-22a Raptors(7 sqs.) and one sq. of F-117s
4th wing consists of 4 squadrons of B-1 bombers, and 4 sqs. of F-15s
Nairobi Force:
3 wings,consisting of 8 squadrons of 12 planes each
2 wings consist of F-18e Super Hornets
3rd wings consists of 1 sq. of B-2 Stealth bombers, 2 F-18e Super Hornets and 5 F-15s
Dijbouti Reserves
1 wing, " "
Consists of F/A-22a Raptors

OOC: These are all the planes I have even remotly close to the conflict, so will be all period for this thread. Also, I went ahead on the paece conferene, which I think we all agreed on, and notcing the whole WW3 thing, talks are needed. Yes, I will compromise, and I urge all other nations to do the same.

OOC: Could you give me numbers on those attacking airplanes? I notice you gave some numbers but not all.

OOC: I gave all the number, but they were just a bit unclear i gues. The ines attacking you, Yelm, are:
192 F-18e Super Hornets
84 F/A-22a Raptors
12 F-117s
48 B-1 Stratofortresses
48 F-15s
384 planes in all, with 96 in a distant reserve. While were on the topic of clarification, what kinda planes you got there? Didnt recognize em.
Also, lets get this conference going. All though my planes are attacking.

IC:
The Chancellor was prepared to offer the first peace package the Templars were ready to concede:
"The honorable Poor Fellow Soldiers of Jesus Christ and the Temple of Solomon, recognizing the need for peace, is wiling to negotiate with the Aggressor nations of Yelm, and New Jyria. The rebels within Nairobi are terrorists, and as such are not welcome. To Yelm, recognizing the country's thirst for gold, we offer the following plan: Your choice of three gold mines within the terriroty, any three of your choosing, to be completely yours and without taxation. The Templars will also agree to a trade agreement allowing the free trade and reduced prices of precious metals between our two nations. In return, we request whaling rights off of Antartica. Moby Dick style, all the way.
To New Jyria: We offer you a trade agreement, recognizing the benefit between our two nations due to our proximity.

OOC:Information about my air superiority fighter is located at http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showtopic=1835 Also you haven't responded to my missile attack yet.

IC:

To:The Knights Templar
From: Warlord Darron; Supreme Commander of Yelmish Forces
Subject:Negotiation

Declined. We want full control over all gold, and silver mines.
_________________________________________________________________

At Warlord Darron's capital ship a scream was yelled out by the long range sensors operator. "Inbound enemy aircraft, destination is presumed to be the fleet." Warlord Darron, who was nearby, heard the annoucment and quickly ran over to the man's station. "How many?" The man looked at his screen, "Over 350 I'd say Warlord. Perphaps more." The Warlord took a minute to think. "Order our fighters to engage enemy aircraft, long range missiles first. Order them to fire two missiles each at long range, then order them to go maximum speed to close the gap between, and engage with short and meduim range missiles. Prepare an anti-aircraft screen with our fleet and launch all reserve aircraft." The men in the command tower did as they were told, and within a half an hour 432 Next Generation Air Superiority Fighters were inbound on the Templar's aircraft. At 105km each launched two long range missiles for a total of 864 missiles towards the Templar air formation. The aircraft then increase thrust to propel it at mach 3.6. The gap was rapidly closing as the Molniya aircraft prepared to launch their second volley of missiles.

Back at the flight the back up squadrons of fighters were quickly being readied for combat. A total of 48 aircraft were ready to launch immediately but was stopped by the Warlord. He wanted to mass the enemy with highly advanced aircraft, not send in small waves. On his capital ship the warlord watched as the air battle continued.

OOC: Did respond to missle attack, a lot missed, but some wiped out an entire division, as well as destroying most supply routes. So basicially, killed crapload a men and some logistics.
Ah, future tech. Screw it all. Ill still take the USAF any day :gundge:
but also, earlier post said you haid 336 aircraft, not 443. Just checkin

IC: *Response to Yelms negotiations*
Nothing doing. Not even feasible. While we are working for peace, we are hoping that you will be realistic. New Deal: 50/50 ownership over gold mines, and 70/30 silver mines (our favor). You are invading our land. Do not get greedy. This plan is very favorable

The General followed the early moments of the battle carefully. The enemy had deployed missles as range, which was a respectfull tactc. While sem-prepared for this, the slower F-15s had problems, and their casualties were mounting. "Keep to the plan." He said" protect the bombers, and don't allow any more screw-ups."

OOC: Yeah I had 336 with 96 on imminent deployment status. With all the carriers I have they were deployed fairlu quick. Also my aircraft aren't future tech, they are perfectly feasibile. Ask Soviet Bloc if you have any questions about them.

IC:
To:The Knight Templars
From:Warlord Darron
Subject: RE:RE:Negotiation

We will only accept full control of all silver and gold mines. If you will not offer this to us don't even bother sending another transmission about another offer.
_________________________________________________________________

Colonel Eric Sanders checked his radar. The enemy aircraft had yet to engage his aircraft. He couldn't let this oppurtunity slide. At 60km he ordered all of his aircraft to launch their meduim range missiles. The massive amount of aircraft release four missiles each for a grand total of 1772 missiles haeding towards the Templar aircraft. The Colonel then ordered his formation to prepare to break standard formation and switch to short range missiles once the enemy aircraft as close enough. All counter-measures were armed and ready for a retaliatory response.

Back at the fleet the carriers were working non-stop to prepare another large amount of aircraft for release. These aircraft were F-91 multi-role fighters, which were sufficient to deal with both land and air targets. Destroyers, Cruisers, and frigates prepared their misssle tubes to launch against possible inbound enemy aircraft that made it through the fighter screen. Over the fleet a small reserve of 24 F-79 fighters stood on watch, waiting for the enemies aircraft to attack the fleet. This small reserve was only a detterance (sp?) for any enemy bombers that made it through.

******Official Communique From The Roman Government******

We request that all military action in Kenya cease immediately for the purposes of better facilitating the talks. Thank you.

Signed,
Rodin Hartian
293rd Emperor of Rome
April 1, MMV

OOC: I probably seem like I'm whining here, but what mines are we talking about. In Kenya? According to Wikipedia and Worldbook, Kenya has little.
And i quote: "Mining. Kenya has few valuable minerals. Mining activity centers around the production of soda, fluorite, salt, and gemstones. "
so . . .
IC: ***Official Communique***
Eager to end the bloodshed, and focus on more pressing matters, the Templars agree to give ownership of mines for gold and silver to Yelm, providded there military presence is only what is strictly needed to police the mines.
Enjoy
Grand Master Varus

The planes above the great indian ocean got an urgent message: "Cease and desist. Fighters are to form a protective cover while all aircraft are to return to base. reserves are being sent in for additional cover during the retreat. Fire only if firedupon, and do not follow."

OOC: I am referring to Kenya and Tanzania. According to CIA factbook Kenya has the following:gold, limestone, soda ash, salt, rubies, fluorspar, garnets, wildlife, hydropower. And Tanzania has:hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel. So there's plenty of mining that could be done.

IC:
To:Knights of Templar
From:Warlord Darron
Subject:Neogiations
Oh yeah, we meant all of the mining industry in Tanzania and Kenya. Sorry.
_________________________________________________________________

Colonel Sanders spoke into his long range radio, "Command, enemy fighters are not firing nor advancing. Bombers are leaving and the remaining fighters are providing cover request orders." There was the sound of static and then of a voice, "Do not attack, watch from a distance, only engage if fired upon or if directly ordered."

OOC: Well, some gold doesnt mean a lot, but i guess even a tiny bit is worth something. it is gold

IC: ***Official Communique***
We have already ceded the mines of precious metals (gold, silver, gemstones) in KENYA to Yelm. Templar forces have already taken full control over Tanzania, and so in addition to your complete lack of forces there, do not even bother. Remember you have no land forces in either territory, so we remind you to be reasonable. Precious metals, in Kenya, is far more than generous. Considering your position, its robbery.
Grand Master Varus

OOC: You guys do realize I've had fighters bombing Nairobi for three days now, right? You two may have reached some sort of an agreement but you've still got a more powerful than usual insurgency and an advancing (maybe) New Jyrian army.

OOC: Sorry to barge in on you guys like this and no I'm not rushing you. Do you have a set timeline for this conflict or are you going with the situations?

OOC:
Layarteb-I can't give a definite date when this is going to end.
GnOoLoCoPeLep-New Jyrian hasn't posted for awhile so I'm just assuming his soldiers stopped their advance. Right now I'm just trying to handle TKT first.

IC:
To:The Knights Templar
From:Warlord Darron
Subject:Negotiations

Once again your proposal is declined. Our motives and objectives have been clearly stated and we will not stopped until they are met. You can either give us the mines in Kenya and in Tanzania or we are going to have to take them ourselves. Do not waste our time with another idiotic proposal.
_________________________________________________________________

Colonel Sanders listened in his radio. Base was giving him new orders, "Black Eagle this is base. Commence attack. Reinforcments are enroute" That was all the colonel needed. Within minutes his fighters have sped up to mach 3.1, closing the gap between the Templar fighters. Once they were within range the fighters launched two missiles each at the templar aircraft.

At the carriers another 172 fighters had been mobilized, with another possible hundred underway. The new fighter formation quickly increase speed and would soon enter the battlefield.

Back at the the fleet a new missile attack was being prepared. Missile cruisers, frigates and destroyers prepared to unleash their heavy surface to surface cruise missiles. Once the order 1,200 large 1,000lb cruise missiles were launched with ten seconds in between each missile. The main targets were government facilities, military bases, hangars, supply routes, airbases, naval bases, basically anything involving the military. Immediately after the launch supply ships from Madagascar replenished the cruise missile launch tubes.

No problemo. Thanks for the heads up!

New Jyria switched his e-mail address and hasn't been sent the confirmation e-mail as of yet. Because of this he is unable to post in the forums. He's trying to get it fixed. I punched him a few times for you guys.

OOC: I do not know how I ever got so hung up on Kenya. Im posting this as OOC so you can see my desire to eliminate the situation, and accomodate me. I dont want to seem whiny, but I really just grabbed it randomly, so I hope we can end this. Without going overboard.
***Treaty Proposition***
The Templars consider Kenya a wasteland. Arriving in this territory simply for it's size and agriculteral possibilities, we did not expect anybody to care for the somewhat limited suply of minerals. Being such, we are removing all Templar forces from Kenya, and are officialy ceding it to Yelm. As a gesture of peace, Templar air forces currently in the area will commence the attacking of guerilla rebels, to insure the sovreignty of Yelm in this area. Templar forces will entrench into Tanzania, with vigil watch.
Grand Master Varus

The Warlord read the Templars last message and immediately went over to the intercom system. "Jon, how soon can you have your marines ready?" He let go of the speak button an uncertain voice spoke from the intercom, "Well Warlord, in an hour I can get a brigade size, another four hours we'll have a division. After two days of non-stop work we can have up to three divisions on Kenya. Do you want me to start mobilization?" The Warlord thought for a moment, "Yes immediately. Use attack helicopters at will." The Warlord walked away from the intercom system and began to think. Kenya wasn't sufficient by any means. This incident isn't over. Using the intercom again he contacted the Captain, "I want preparations made to re-supply our multi-role aircraft, and I want a massive missile strike to be underway." The Warlord waited several seconds before he received a reply, "Warlord didn't we make peace?" Angrily the Warlord shouted back, "No we have not. They merely have given us Kenya, we want Tanzania. Now go prepare my aircraft." An immediate yes sir was the reply he received. Damn fool he said to himself.

OOC: Just looking it over-
YOu have 25 aircraft carriers?
You know that the US has 12, right?
Im just getting really tired of this, sorry.
The fleet you sent not only outclasses the US Navy, but almost triples it
triples
When did you get into Earth II, btw? I'm just wondering how antartica, ecuador and Britich columbia can have this:
I'm not saying they cant, but if they can, I'm just checking so as to re-proportion my navy.

OOC: What's the problem? I have 38 active carriers, and another 30 in reserve. True, most of them are light carriers and only 10 are Nimitz class, but never-the-less. It's plausible if he's got the cash.

OOC: my point is, that you (Cotland) are one of the oldest and largest nations in Earth II, and having that size military suits you. And, as you said, only 10 are Nimitz, while he listed 25 supercarriers. That's not his whole fleet. Just the ones attacking me.
I know it looks like whining, but I was just caught off guard. I was kinda trying (i thought) to be reasonable, having like one carrier nearby. Recognizing the copious oil, precious minerals and such I have at my hands, my question is this: How can two tundras and one forest hae these ships? And nukes. Nukes, okay, but the sheer size of his navy . . look at it. He would have to spend EVERY dollar. That still may not produce 25 supercarriers. 25. .. thats a shitload. I'm not saying that it is unfair ( i guess I could claim similar numbers) I just dont like the scale we're going on.

Semi-disregard my whining . . . i still dont like it, but ill get around it
Yelm, check your tgs

OOC:I use the NSE economy to determine my military power, as does everyone else. And to be honest I actually quadruple the U.S. Navy, but then again the U.S. navy is an out dated late 70's early 80's fleet. If you are curious here is my budget. Also take note that the U.S. has around a 250 billion dollar military budget.
Population: 1,818,000,000
Administration: $1,908,485,356,377.60 6%
Social Welfare: $2,226,566,249,107.20 7%
Healthcare: $1,590,404,463,648.00 5%
Education: $0.00 0%
Religion & Spirituality: $0.00 0%
Defence: $10,178,588,567,347.20 32%
Law & Order: $8,588,184,103,699.20 27%
Commerce: $5,725,456,069,132.80 18%
Public Transport: $1,590,404,463,648.00 5%
The Environment: $0.00 0%
Social Equality: $0.00 0%

I'll be using Cotland next as an example because you mentioned him.
Population: 839,000,000
Administration: $0.00 0%
Social Welfare: $2,012,280,974,959.50 14%
Healthcare: $1,724,812,264,251.00 12%
Education: $2,730,952,751,730.75 19%
Religion & Spirituality: $287,468,710,708.50 2%
Defence: $1,868,546,619,605.25 13%
Law & Order: $3,305,890,173,147.75 23%
Commerce: $1,006,140,487,479.75 7%
Public Transport: $1,006,140,487,479.75 7%
The Environment: $0.00 0%
Social Equality: $431,203,066,062.75 3%

So as you can see my military budget is nearly five times more than Cotland and I double him in population. Now there is certainly nothing wrong with that, because Cotland's real power lies in his numerous allies. Does this help?

General Marcellus couldn't be more disgusted. The only things worse than a bully, he decided, was a wuss pretending to be one. He didn't have time for this. The Templars plans for the future needed to be prepared, and there was no way he was wasting his soldiers on Yelm.
"New orders. Tell all bombers to commence full napalm and tactical bombing of Kenya and Nairobi mines, and order our soldiers on the ground to likewise burn, demolish and destroy all supplies, resources or industries in the two territories. As our troops move back to our other territories, order them to focus our defenses on only air and missle defense; remember, they have no troops here. the faster the better."

Did you get in on my country budget on Thirdgeek? I can't get in there. It keeps saying that the server is down to me....

OOC:Yeah I enterred in your region, Norway, then clicked on your name. It doesn't work when I just type in your name for some reason.
Also note that I now have 4.5 divisions in Kenya.

IC:
Incoming bombing raid in Sector 8-9-3-2-4-3. Orders?" The nearby Baron who heard the news immediately contacted the Warlord via secure phone line. "Warlord Darron, long range scanners have detected enemy bombers in bound. They will reach Kenya in a short time, what our my orders?" He heard the silent breath of the warlord. Finally the warlord spoke, "Engage with all of our anti-aircraft batteries and helicopters. I'll send fighter support to assist in anyway. Also make sure none of your forces cross into Tanzania. Our fleet is preparing a massive bombardment." The Baron nodded, "As you command Warlord." Immediately the PAC-3 systems were put online, tracking the bombers through radar. A air defense network had been planned our before the marines deployment, a total of 81 PAC-3 Systems, 81 Vulcan Cannons, and 203 Sergeant York anti-aircraft cannons made up the anti-aircraft defensive network. Once the bombers were at the border and within range the PAC-3 systems launched 162 anti-aircraft missiles at the bombers. The remaining half was put on reserve in case the first barrage did not fully destroy the bomber threat. The anti-aircraft guns positoned themselves near key facilities and waited for the bombers to get within cannon range.

Warlord Darron approached the Captain, "Is the attack ready?" The Captain nodded, "Yes warlord. Military targets in Tanzania have been targetted. We have 7,152 missiles ready for launch. Submarines have prepared a 102 cruise missile launch at government facilities. Do we launch?" The Warlord looked out from the bridge. "Launch immediately. Also send out five squadrons of F-79's to Kenya. They are to assist in the bomber threat. Have two more squadrons on stand-by." The Captain nodded, "It shall be done."

Across the fleet cruisers, destroyers, and battleships launch a terrifying missile attack consisting of heavy 1000lb and 2000lb missiles. Along the shore line batteships bombarded the coast line of Tanzania with their horrific 20inch and 24 inch ETC cannons. Within two hours of constant bombardment over 4,000 shells have been lobbed at the coast of Tanzania. For miles along the coast destruction and death was all that there was to see.

OOC: You don't get it do you? You have THREE FRIGGIN territories! Three! Youre nation, according to Earth II, has existed for months. That is what you are not considering. Stop trotting out the NSE statistics. If you keep sayin it, it might stick. You arent however, considering Earth II or realism at all. Just like your post. I ALREADY HAVE BOMBERS IN KENYA! From Nairobi! But you've decided where they are, and have launched an apperantly inexhuastible supply of missles from hundreds of miles away, not considering the air support or missle defenses I already stated. Same thing with your missle attacks on Tanzaina. You just say that you're getting in position, and POOF, in the very same post, you're in position and attacking, but still ignoring the defenses I mentioned.

Not to mention I'm probably in control of any automated anti-aircraft systems and the majority of airfields in the country...

Which reminds me, I've sent a contingent of planes to attack Yelm's fleets. 28 fighters and 22 bombers. I'm too tired from something else I just wrote, so pretend I did it IC and pretend it was the greatest piece of writing you've ever had the distinct pleasure of reading. The Planes are pretty much F-16's and B-2's with different names. F-16's = Newgrange Class; B2's = Corcaigh Class.

OOC: You don't get it do you? You have THREE FRIGGIN territories! Three! Youre nation, according to Earth II, has existed for months. That is what you are not considering. Stop trotting out the NSE statistics. If you keep sayin it, it might stick. You arent however, considering Earth II or realism at all. Just like your post. I ALREADY HAVE BOMBERS IN KENYA! From Nairobi! But you've decided where they are, and have launched an apperantly inexhuastible supply of missles from hundreds of miles away, not considering the air support or missle defenses I already stated. Same thing with your missle attacks on Tanzaina. You just say that you're getting in position, and POOF, in the very same post, you're in position and attacking, but still ignoring the defenses I mentioned.
I've existed for roughly a thousand years in Earth II. You stated that you are abandoning Kenya so I assumed you took your pilots and aircraft with you. Also I only have the coastline of Kenya occupied, my divisions haven't ventured further in. I launched the missiles yes, but you still haven't posted which ones hit, which ones were destroyed, and which ones simpley missed. My missiles have long range capability so I believe I am within my limits. I also have several fleets in different locations. If you requested a map I would gladly show you where my fleet was located in.

Sorry GnOoLoCoPeLep I didn't realise you had your air defenses set up and all. If you want I can make a map of what part of Kenya I am currently in and where my fleet is.

IC:
"Warlord, incoming fighter and bomber squadron. They are not templar aircraft I believe sir." The Warlord walked over to the long range sensor officer. The F-79's were already spent in the air battle over the seas, he had sent his remaining five squadrons to deal with the bomber threat over Kenya. "Get what F-91's we can and deal with them. Order the fleet to form up standard anti-aircraft and missile defenses." The officer nearby heard the orders and went off to make sure they were carried out. The carriers in the fleet quickly released 24 fighters, with another 24 to come out within thirty minutes.

The contingent came up on the coast. The bombers soared several thousand feet above the sea. The Fighters flew lower, both to draw anti-aircraft fire and to take out as many Yelmish aircraft as possible. The bombers unleashed their payloads just as the anti-aircraft fire tore through the sky.

The Roman Emperor sighed. "We're supposed to be in a PEACE settlement and yet they're still out fighting each other." He sent another Communique:

To all combatants in the area, please halt your hostilities. You have forgotten why you're here and that's to discuss peace. You cannot do that if you are fighting each other. So, please, in the name of peace and for the sake of the citizens of the area, please stop your fighting and negotiate.

Thank you.

Signed,
Rodin Hartian,
293rd Emperor of Rome
April 5, MMV

The bomber's missile came screaming towards the fleet. Once the fighters saw the launch they kicked up their engines to mach 2.9 to close the gap between the enemies fighters. The fighters positioned themselves within range and launched 48 missiles at the fighters.

Back at the fleet everyone was running around frantically to their battle stations. A small volley of 22 missiles was launched back the bombers in the sky in hope of scoring a lucky hit. The counter-measures and anti-missile devices went to work quickly as the missiles closed within range. The first impact exploded on the deck of a destroyer. Suddenly dozens of missiles came flying through the air, impacting on the ships. When all was finished three destroyers were severly damage, two frigates were sinking, a cruiser was severly damaged, and a battlecruiser receive moderate damage. Several mor frigates and destroyers received light damage.

At the carrier fleet twelve F-91's were launched in a rush to the battle sight. They hit their engines to maximum speed, hoping that the bombers hadn't gotten away yet.

To: The Romans
From:Warlord Darron
The war in Kenya and Tanzania can not be stopped. We have invested too much money and men to fight for this land. Just pray that the fighting doesn't spread, we do realise The Knight Templars has land elsewhere.

***Final Communique***
The Templars are done with the African wastes. The complete and total destruction of the territory makes that of Sherman or Napoleonic Russia seem childish, but not without consequences. We have lost 6 planes, almost 20,000 men from the fighting and missle strikes, with as of yet uncounted wounded. It is not worth our time at this point. Be it noted that we still consider ourselves hostile with Yelm, and while the possibility of Yelm marshalling his resources and attacking us again elsewhere are impossible, due to his location/fatigue/logistics of his forces, we will not hesitate to invoke Confederacy support of our homelands are attacked.
Grand Master Varus

while the possibility of Yelm marshalling his resources and attacking us again elsewhere are impossible, due to his location/fatigue/logistics of his forces,


OOC: How could you know my forces are tired, and my logistical support is spent? I still have over 5 million soldiers I can use.

IC:
The process of unloading the marines onto the shore of Kenya was a long and tiring task. A rate of a division per day was established in order to put less strain on supply's on the coastline. Further bombings and attacks were cancelled. Baron Michael Stevens was the first high ranking officer on the coastline. Immediately he looked out at the smoking ruins of a agricultural field. The land would be furtile again and the mines could be re-dug. Not all was lost.

At Antartica a new fleet was being readied, the destination for the fleet was Madagascar. From there on it was unclear to whether it would go to Saudia Arabia, or go around Cape Horn and towards West Africa. This fleet was the most advanced fleet in the Yelmish fleet. It included:
x1 Greenmanbry Trimaran Battle Class Carrier
x1 Valiant Trimaran Class Super Carrier
x3 Naticoke Class Carriers
x4 Capital Class BBGN
x12 Praeton Class CGH
x5 Sea Class CBGN
x16 Johnston Class AA Destroyer
x18 Evermore Class Destroyer
x35 McDonough Class ASW frigate
x24 Hastings Class Strike Frigate

OOC: You're fleet/soldiers off of Africa will be spent. The planes need fuel, and I see you didn't bring any tankers. You troops will bring food, and you're transports can barely fit all of your troops, much less a lot of supplies. I mentioned early on how you didnt seem to have ANY logistics: now it will come back to bite you. There not helpless, of course, but at least recongize your forces their will need to stay at least a while for occupation, peacekeeping and re-fitting. Other forces, okay.

IC: His forces pulled back into Mozambique, General Marcellus began the detail defense of the territory. Mines placed in the major water fronts, barricades along roads, and detailed intelligence aircraft were only the beginning. The General's first priority was the prepping of the Patriot missles, spread strategically throughout the countryside to sheild almost every major city and airfield. as well, all aircraft were put on high alert status, and through conscription and volunteers, his infantry ranks were swelling at an exponential rate. He knew The First Templar fleet would be staying in the Persian Gulf to protect the homeland, but with his preperations, he wouldnt need them.

OOC: Krawkovia, this is Earth II (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=373378)...

I think that's a TKT puppet.

I think that's a TKT puppet.

I think so too.

OOC: As I stated I have supply stations in Madagascar and Somalia. And as a matter of fact I could of sent five thousand more soldiers on board my transports, but I used up the room for exactly what you say I lack of. My soldiers haven't really faced any combat so they aren't tired considerably. Also I posted my logistics to combat soldier ratio.

IC:
The 1st Heavy Combat Fleet continued it's course through the Pacific, sailors on board prepared their weapons systems and tested new equipment for possible battles to come.

On the Kenyan coastline the marine division count was up to nearly six marine divisions. Men on shore established fortified command centers and make shift defenses.

The Cottish Naval Station in Juan de Nova Island was teeming with life. The four P-7A Orion II surveilance planes stationed there were out monitoring the situation in Kenya. The Yelmish naval force were within striking range of the base, and since the Cots weren't officially in a alliance with Yelm, they could be the target of an attack. Therefore the Orion IIs were flying dangerously close to the Yelmish battlegroups, only 120 nautical miles out, showing off their eight AGM-190B 'Lance' SSMs and six Mk 48 ADCAP torpedoes mounted under the wings of the aircrafts. The message was clear: Don't mess with us or our territory.

OOC:
GnOoLoCoPeLep-are you going to be engaging my marines in Kenya or can I just advance in? I'm still not sure if your soldiers are in there, so I want to know who I am fighting.

IC:
Warning unidentified aircraft, you are nearing war zone area. We ask that you change course, or identify yourself to avoid incidents. I repeat warning unidentified aircraft your are nearing the war zone area...
(Message repeats)

Secured Transmission to All Naval Fleets Involved In Operation New Kingdom
By order of the King, all Yelmish fleets are to reposition themselves at 6-3-5-5-1-3. Only two fleets will remain off the Kenyan coastline, all others are to move towards the new location. Follow standard ROE.

Captain Xavier checked his map. A nearby officer walk up to the Captain after hearing the transmission. "Where are we going Captain." The Captain looked up. "Our new destination is outside Mozambique waters."

IC:
Warning unidentified aircraft, you are nearing war zone area. We ask that you change course, or identify yourself to avoid incidents. I repeat warning unidentified aircraft your are nearing the war zone area...
(Message repeats)

The pilot of the P-7A Orion II looked at the co-pilot with a pathetic look.

"They don't recognize us, do they!?"

"No sir, they don't."

"Well, let's enlighten them, shall we?"

The pilot started to speak on the radio to the Yelmish fleet.

"This is Hotel 1-1. We are a Cottish naval surveilance aircraft of the type P-7A Orion II, maintaining Cottish supremacy over Juan de Nova Island. You are dangerously close to the island and its naval base, and we reccommend you to change course away from the island, or we may consider your actions an act of war. Over."

The Petty Officer looked towards Captain Svein Klein. "Sir they are Cottish aircraft. They say we are violating their waters." The Captain looked puzzled. He walked over to the digital map which displayed the fleet's and their current location. The Captain walked over to the open transmissions station. "Hotel 1-1, this is Captain Svein Klein of the YNF Stock. Our current position does not intrude onto your waters. We are in international waters. Our course will remain the same." The Shield-Bearer Guided Missile Cruiser maintained it's course as well as it's escort vessels. The Captain then walked over to the weapons station. He stood behind the officer in charge of the station and spoke, "Paint them. Do nothing else unless they attack." The man nodded and "painted" the enemies aircraft.

OOC: Painting your aircraft means that I'm tracking them. Your pilots should hear a "beeping" noise to confirm this.

OOps, yes, Krawkovia is one of my puppets. My computer is, well, . . .
a huge peice of crap. My bad

"YNF Stock, Hotel 1-1. We will maintain this course for now. If you come within 24 nautical miles of Juan de Nova Island, you are violating Cottish waters and will be fired upon. You are now warned. Hotel 1-1 out."

The pilots continued their conversation inside the cockpit when they got tracked by the Yelmish fleet.

"Sir, they're tracking us. What should we do?"

"We do nothing. They are near our waters, but still in international waters. If they cross into our territorial waters, we fire in self defense. For now we will maintain the course, as I said."

"Very well sir."

"Well that was an interesting conversation. Commander how much longer until we reach our desintation?" spoke the warlord. A middle age voice replied, "A few more hours sir. Colonel Diggs wishes to inform you that the marine landings have gone uncontensted thus far. He said that once he reaches ten divisions he's going to start pushing into Kenya." The warlord nodded. "Very well, maintain current speed. We are in no rush."

The Republic of East Africa's government has gone into hiding. All military equipment is being hidden. We warn Yelmish forces to proceed with caution.


OOC: They're just hiding out in the tunnels I build under all my capitals. They may come out eventually. Chances are I'll just forget about them. Kenya is yours, Yelm.

OOC: Ok then. If you don't mind I'll RP some of their attacks against my forces in Kenya. Sorry for crummy post btw.
IC:
The order for the beginnings of Operation Red Storm was given directly by King Yelm XI. Within an hour of the decree the first two marine divisions began moving through Kenyan territory. Tanks and mechanized units took to the streets and cities as lightly armed infantry took to the jungle to secure the flanks. The group met light resistance from kenya fighters. After the first day of combat only 34 soldiers were killed and 102 more wounded. More and more marine divisions joined in on the fight, a total of ten marine divisions would eventually be mobilized from the coastline to move inward.

OOC: Uhh, post deleted. To sum it up.

1)15 Marine divisions overtook Kenya. 4,000 KIA; 16,000 WIA
2)Marines invade Tanzania under cover of a massive artillery barrage, inbound aircraft will assist if needed.
3)4,500 missile attack against Templar military targets in Kenya.
4)Ships with cannons in excess of 15 inches were directed to launch a massive barrage of cannon fire along Mozambique coastline