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The political situation in Farmina has calmed in recent days, following an increased deployment of Dumpsterdamian troops. The riots have come to an end, with Emperor Justinian promising harsh punishments for any further civil disobedience.

A large part of the solution seems to be that the increased Dumpsterdamian presence has brought the Farminan military back under control, which Emperor Justinian was having a great deal of difficulty controlling after the rise of the Fascist Block.

This has greatly untied Justinian’s hands especially with greater inter-party cooperation who has promised strong co-operation between him and the head of the new government, which will see Thomas Goth return as Chancellor for Foreign Affairs.

With all his power restored Emperor Justinian is expected to launch a massive offensive against what he has taken to calling ‘militant socialism.’

Justinian: As a free people, it is our duty, not only ourselves against the far left when they use violence to get their way, but to protect all the world’s people.

In related news, Peter Vernis who was to face execution has had his execution suspended, in light of a new agreement with Dumpsterdam.

In Farmina, the wheels of war returned to spinning as they had before the riots. Conscription classes continued their retraining. Weapons and ammo rolled off the production lines. The docks worked overtime, as the ships prepared for their great crusade.

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Secret IC:

“My allies and friends” began Justinian, “I did not wish for it to come to this, but now I have no choice. The militant left must be disabled before it goes too far. I have no intention of a long campaign, but fast rapid strikes, with overwhelming force against our enemies. Already Mondoth is trying to attack us. Retaliation shall be swift and retaliation implausible. Today I call on all our fleets to move on Mondoth in a single brutal strike.”

Secret IC:

"Well, sir, We have word that we are to head to the nation Farminia."

"What are my operatives going to be doing there?"

"They are going to be doing an assassination, of the leader Justinian. This job is for......them."

"OK, right away then, send them off in van adrop them off a mile away from the border, they should know what to do.

He hurridly left the room to start the mission

*Secret Message to Farmina*

Reply: We wish you luck on your "Crusade" or what ever you religious fools are doing against Mondoth and the others. We'll watch with heavy interest in this conflict, and play God with all our money on the sidelines, Money is God afterall.

OOC: You are kidding. Tourists, is a WARZONE. All non military flight in Farmina has been banned, due to the risk of being shot down by Mondath.

Wtf?

Wtf?

I was referring to NOF's post, your's got inbetween.

OOC: I'll rethink it, I was sort of hurrying, and trying to get that out fast, and that was the first thing to come to mind. Sorry about that

Offical Response

We are already dealing with the Mondothian Navy. It is a matter of honor that we take out these boats ourselves. This will leave you to deal with other matters.

Imperial Troops leap out of nowhere, grab the thread, TAG it, and release it back into the wild, before vanishing.

Tag.

[taggage], for most obvious reasons (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=409264&page=1).

Message to Fort Gierling from 5th Corps in Farmina.

The threat of execution has brought most of the councils back into line Field Marshal Talas. Planning on securing Emperor Justinian as soon as conditions allow.

Have already begun fortification of key locations, setting up permanent AT posts, roadblocks and machinegun nests wherever we feel that Farminian security is lacking.

Farminian military is as dangerous as a half-dead rat and they fail to pose any threat to our deployed Corps formation.

Royal Navy escorts are patrolling Farminian waters, standing orders are to look out for Wolfish and Praetonian gunboats and sink them on sight.

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Bump to get more on board with the offensive.

Dumpy, Wolfish isn't an enemy, he said he would join a blockade on enemies that don't backdown.

Bump to get more on board with the offensive.

Dumpy, Wolfish isn't an enemy, he said he would join a blockade on enemies that don't backdown.

OoC: Who says I trust Wolfish? ;)

What about Vermini merchantvessels? The first ones are approaching Farmina now!

If the merchant vessels are full of war goods, Dumpsterdam shall let them pass.

What about Vermini merchantvessels? The first ones are approaching Farmina now!

OoC: Since I probably know who you are...

IC:

A Royal Navy escort will be provided for those vessles, however they are still prone to searches and confiscation if we find anything illegal.

Royal Navy Representative

"Some of the cargo we carry will be weapons or amunitions, whatever requested by the buyer. If you wish to check and or confiscate these goods, you can do it at the Farminian port they will dock, since you already have troops there. We advise this maaner of working because we cannot not accept non-believers to walk upon our decks armed and uninvited. If you still wish to board our ships then you leave us no other choice but to send our own escort ships"

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<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

"Some of the cargo we carry will be weapons or amunitions, whatever requested by the buyer. If you wish to check and or confiscate these goods, you can do it at the Farminian port they will dock, since you already have troops there. We advise this maaner of working because we cannot not accept non-believers to walk upon our decks armed and uninvited. If you still wish to board our ships then you leave us no other choice but to send our own escort ships"

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<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

Unacceptable, this would allow you to put concealed arsenal ships into Farminian ports. Either you allow us to check your cargo, or you will be turned back, and its not the Farminians can help you at this point

Royal Navy Representative

We insist you meet the security protocols in place. Failure to do so will lead to the suspension of all contracts.

Andre Cirtus
Chancellor for Trade

"Very well, Any ship approaching our vessels will be considered an agressor, anyone boarding them a pirate. We shall send 3 fleets to escort our ships, and subdue anyone who tries to stop us.
3 extra fleets and troops will be prepared to take action against any nation firing upon our ships."

<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

We insist you meet the security protocols in place. Failure to do so will lead to the suspension of all contracts.

Andre Cirtus
Chancellor for Trade

"Suspension of contracts means loss of money from the ships we already send and will result in a change of sides."

<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

OOC: It's been 3 NS days, right?

IC: The Carrier battle group AVALANCHE moved into position outside Farminan waters. The Nimitz class carrier G.D.S. Avi began sending of E-2C survalance craft to get a better idea of the naval deploymant of the enemy fleet.

Meanwhile, the Los Angels class submarine G.D.S. Ghastholme ventured into the waters of Farmina, the Mjoren remaining behine to protect the Avi.

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An E-2C Hawkeye survalance craft located the bulk of the ships located in the hostile waters below, what remained to be found where enemy carriers. The Hawkeye radioed back all known warship locations to the Avi, which began planning air strikes on them.

The sub Ghasthome discovers a merchant vessel in enemy waters, and is granted permission to fire. The Ghastholme fires two torpedos, strikeing the merchant vessal in the bow and stern. With all signs pointing to the merchant ship sinking, the Ghastholme dives to maximum depth to avoid detection.

OOC: Anything you feel needs correcting, do not hesitate to inform me.

Then so be it, Verminian ships will be impounded and or sunk on sight, we will compensate the Farminians for any loss of trade.

Our simple request was ignored, now you will feel the wrath of the Royal Navy.

Royal Navy Representative

The cost in the searchs have been factored into our generous payments.

Andre Cirtus
Chancellor for Trade

*bump*

Polsky, on one of the other threads, I've posted my objections to your first posts. Please read that.

OOC: Oh, I'm sorry. I would have read it, but I didn't see it first. My apologise.

Then so be it, Verminian ships will be impounded and or sunk on sight, we will compensate the Farminians for any loss of trade.

Our simple request was ignored, now you will feel the wrath of the Royal Navy.

Royal Navy Representative

"The Lord Prophet will not allow a Dumpsterdamnian on his ships, neither will he sit by inactive while you sink his merchantvessels. While you say you will compensate Farminans for their loss of trade you seem to forget the loss of trade, time and resources of the Vermini merchants. All 6 fleets will be sent to Farmina to destroy anyone in the blockade. Then we will land troops to open the ports for us.
Unless you can offer us a deal that compensate for the losses we will make or have already made, we will have no other choice but to wage war upon you. Let me note that I dont expect a deal from you. More info from the Lord or Prime Minister will come later"

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<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin


The cost in the searchs have been factored into our generous payments
"Vermini decks are considered holy and shall not be walked upon armed and uninvited"

"The Lord Prophet will not allow a Dumpsterdamnian on his ships, neither will he sit by inactive while you sink his merchantvessels. While you say you will compensate Farminans for their loss of trade you seem to forget the loss of trade, time and resources of the Vermini merchants. All 6 fleets will be sent to Farmina to destroy anyone in the blockade. Then we will land troops to open the ports for us.
Unless you can offer us a deal that compensate for the losses we will make or have already made, we will have no other choice but to wage war upon you. Let me note that I dont expect a deal from you. More info from the Lord or Prime Minister will come later"

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<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin



"Vermini decks are considered holy and shall not be walked upon armed and uninvited"

Then our men shall be unarmed, and you shall invite us upon your decks, we will pay you for your time spent in waiting as our forces search your vessles as quickly and capably as possible.

The current state on contraband is:

Passengers(spies)
Hidden explosives, weapons, etc.

Those items which are on the cargo manifest will be left untouched, those that we find are not will be confiscated. This is the best deal we can offer you at this time.

Royal Navy Representative

Then our men shall be unarmed, and you shall invite us upon your decks, we will pay you for your time spent in waiting as our forces search your vessles as quickly and capably as possible.

The current state on contraband is:

Passengers(spies)
Hidden explosives, weapons, etc.

Those items which are on the cargo manifest will be left untouched, those that we find are not will be confiscated. This is the best deal we can offer you at this time.

Royal Navy Representative

"Hmm, I am surprised that Dumpsterdam could create such deal so fast.
Upon hearing your offer, Lord Durthang called upon all merchant captains to allow unarmed Dumpsterdamnian inspectors on our ships."
"But again, I must note something, this is a waste of time. What is on our manifest, is what we carry. Nothing more, nothing less."
"We apologize for any inconviniences, we merely did what we had to."

<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

"Hmm, I am surprised that Dumpsterdam could create such deal so fast.
Upon hearing your offer, Lord Durthang called upon all merchant captains to allow unarmed Dumpsterdamnian inspectors on our ships."
"But again, I must note something, this is a waste of time. What is on our manifest, is what we carry. Nothing more, nothing less."
"We apologize for any inconviniences, we merely did what we had to."

<[Lord Yuri]>
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Durthangist Reich of Vermin

Merely precautions on our side, we do not distrust the Verminians, we distrust everyone. Our inspectors shall be unarmed and will carry out checks of your ships as they pass into the 20 mile free-fire zone instated by the Royal Navy.

Royal Navy Representative

OoC: The free-fire zone is where I sink ships are not supposed to be there, so that does not apply to you.

OOC: Mondoth is OOCly stalling my offensive, but we shall go foward, mostly as I originally planned, but with a twist.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=408825

Its time to go Random Kingdom.

Republic of Skinny87, Grey House, Dowland City

President Martin glanced again at the small pile of glossy black and white photos from the Republican Military Satellite Network of Farmina. He then looked straight at Major-General Harding, Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Republican Military. Harding nodded.
"It appears that the blockade has been lifted, at least partially, Mr President. We're seeing a large increase in the amount of shipping coming into Farmina, and the Dumpsterdam troop concentrations within Farmina are increasing rapidly. We are also monitoring a large amount of heavily encrypted datastreams and communications between the two countries, and a third, ImportedVermin, though we cannot read any of it, sir."

Martin pulled out a photo of Farmina and frowned at it. The situation was still worrying him immensely.
"I take it we have had no more communications from the Hogsweatian or Praetonian governments over this situation?"

Harding shook his head.
"No sir, we have not. Quite frankly, it worries me. I hate to think what Hogsweat's reaction will be when it learns of this break in the blockade. I suggest we mobilise the Rapid Reaction Forces, the two mechanised and one Armoured Division we have on standby, and also the 3rd Fleet. We should be ready for this, sir, though I doubt we will need to take any action. I think this whole situation may blow over."

Martin nodded, and signed the orders that Harding had put beneath the stack of photos. He sighed inwardly. This situation looked like it could be calming down, and he hoped that it was, but he had to be ready for anything.

OOC: Before you do anything stupid Skinny, are you aware of Justinian's constitutional amendments to increase the peace.

Also Mondoth was the only country blockading Farmina, and he is facing the ignoring.

*200 km South-Southwest from Farmina*

Captain Lowcroft sat the watch on the bridge of his guided missile frigate "Webber" as the ship's helo took off for another ASW run.

"What's our current ETA in Farmina?"

"About 4.5 hours Sir," replied the helmsman.

"Very good. Comm - give Farmina coast guard a head's up that we're escorting 100 full-loaded cargo ships into port. As for berth assignments. Also advise that three Wolfish warships are on escort duty, and request permission for those warships to enter Farmina waters."

"Aye Captain."

The communications officer typed the message into his computer, and hit enter - releasing the digitallly encrypted information through a Wolfish military satellite, and back down to Farmina.

ooc PS: Dump...really - I'm helping this time around. Besides - last time you messed with my ships, you lost your flagship....you don't really want to go through that again do you?

W.

OOC: Before you start insulting and threatening me Farmina, I am more than aware of the Constitutional Amendments, as I have read all the pertinent threads. I also posted that I was Mobilising. Nowhere did it say I was preparing to invade you, or even head towards your country. My mobilisation was merely a precaution, and an RP post to further my involvement in this. I have no intention of invading you, and the Mobilisation is merely a reaction to the build up of forces in your country, a country my military has been watching.

OoC: As I said Wolfish, the Longsword was not my flagship, the Seven Provinces was and was at that point safely tucked away in Praetonian Belgium. ;)

But sure, this'll get off with hostilities and a bit of a surprise for you...


IC:

The patrol group just inside the 20 mile free-fire zone turned to face the Wolfish vessles, the battleline was centered down by a single battleship, turrets tearing at the sky as the crew went to battlestations. Her cruisers took up her flanks and her frigate flottila took up the ASW perimiter as the message was sent.

Convoy leader Lowcroft of the Wolfish Navy vessle Webber, this is captain Halax of the Royal Navy battleship Longsword, you are entering a Royal Navy free-fire zone, prepare to recieve a boarding party to search your cargo vessles. Failure to comply will result in the destruction of your warships and the seizing of your cargo.

Convoy leader Lowcroft of the Wolfish Navy vessle Webber, this is captain Halax of the Royal Navy battleship Longsword, you are entering a Royal Navy free-fire zone, prepare to recieve a boarding party to search your cargo vessles. Failure to comply will result in the destruction of your warships and the seizing of your cargo.

Copy that Longsword. Be advised, Wolfish is on course to Farmina with a mixed cargo of supplies - including military cargos. We have over 100 cargo ships in this convoy. Recommend that you select a few ships to inspect - of your choice - otherwise we'll be sitting out here for a week.

The Webber is prepared to take on your lead inspector to facilitate the inspection process."

A series of encrypted sequences welcomed the Wolfish convoy, but instructed that a few select ships would be boarded.