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95 NMi off the coast of Feline Catfish

A merchant fleet, accompanied by a small battle group began work to sink a small prefab research post.

Fleet Makeup:
1X Escort Carrier
5X ASW Destroyer
5X Main Battle Destroyer
5X SSN
4X ASW/Missile Cruiser
2X Various Missile Config Battleship
+ 25 Support ships
+ 5 Merchant Vessels
+ 1 Prefab Resarch Post

The fleet began screening the merchant vessels, their watchful eyes on the peremeter. The military elements in question did not have their weapons loaded, nor were they behaving in an agressive fashion. ASW-MAD buoys had been deployed in the area, and the vessels were actively pinging for enemy submarines.

The Research vessels were in the act of sinking the research post so that it could take up position in the watery depths below.

Keeping vigilant watch over this troubled region of the world, Iuthian recon satellites were passing over the waters and accompanying lands at least three times a day and a few more were looking to alter their course slightly to properly watch the situation...

Things were looking rather hairy and the government wanted to see how various allies of Feline Catfish responded to the way things were going.

(Tag)

A broadcast could be heard from the coast, flooding all radio channels:

"You are in violation of Feline Catfish sovereign territory. You have half an hour to withdraw, or N-45 Mockingbird Light Nuclear Missiles will be employed to ensure the total destruction of your fleet.

ooc: if you fire those missiles you will cause world war

I will send my ships in to kick them out if FC agrees to not use nuclear weapons.

We strongly advise against the use of nuclear weapons, as that would be playing into the enemies hands... you have many powerful allies with fleets in you're waters, allow them the chance to resolve this with their forces. Nuclear weapons will turn the world opinion against you and result in your nation being no more.


Please, don't go through with this and allow you're allies to do what they have promised you're nation.

Foriegn Minister Mick Lakely, Iuthian Diplomatic Corps

"This is Admiral McNamara. If you use tactical nukes on our vessels, we will respond in kind."

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All Military Forces in the Isle of Skye go on full alert.

ICBM Bases set the small nation as it's target.

Intercontinental HyperSoar Bombers are set up in silos, on launch rails. The Sub-Orbital Ultra-High altitude bombers are loaded with nuclear ordinance, and prepare to strike at any nation that attacks Isle of Skye vessels.

All military vessels leave port, so as to take up formations suitible to defend against nuclear attack from one of Feline Catfish's Allies.
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Aidan shook his head. "Bog Mor!"

Empress Jessica laughed lightly. <"That's exactly what this was about. Who's was bigger. The big nations couldn't let the little guy walk around with too big a stiffy, now could they? Everyone acts like children, and now we might be pushed to the point of conflict.">

Aidan grumbled. <"Right... and you know how our forces are about retreat... Well... we'll just have to wait and see.">

Pandora's Box activates and prepares to shoot down Nuclear ICBM's. More sats are moved into position over IOS territory, watching nuclear ICBM silos.

Again, if FC agrees to not use nuclear weapons, WHittier will remove the invaders with 5 fleets.

Isle of Skye ASAT Control.

<They heard full alert. Antinuke sats are moving over our territory.>
<Lock on our Anti-sat weapons. That will be the first strike... clear the way.>
<This can't be happening.>
<I know... but it is. Eye for an eye is generally the way international politics go.>
<Satellites locked in... lets hope this doesn't go any further.>

secret IC to IOS:

FC will most likely Nuke you.. with the coalition and your best interests at heart, I urge you to attack first, or move out of the 100nm range (personally, i don't want to see that happen, but I don't want your fleet to be wiped out)

Official Communique
To: Isle of SKye
From: Whittier

Are sats are in position for peaceful purposes. They are programmed only to shoot down Nuclear equipped ICBM's that have been launched from your silos.
Your airspace extends no more than 90 KM up (to the top of the Troposphere).
Our sats are located a ways beyond the ionosphere, beyond your territorial controlled air space, and have right to be there as we are concerned bout your recent actions.
Any attack on these sats will be considered a declaration of war.
Pandora's Box has served as a deterrent and effective preventive device against nuclear attacks for all nations for the last 30 years. It is very affective against all nuclear missiles except very short range nukes.
Now, we also have 15,000 nukes of our own should this come to shove. But we would much rather have freindly relations with your nation.
You are free to monitor the sats movements but attack them, and it will be your nation's last.

End Text.

Whittier calls on Isle of SKye to remove itself from FC territorial waters of we will use Effective means to remove them for you, should FC request such action.

The "SunBurst" Anti-Nuclear space station of Trolsk hovered over Feline Catfish's lands, keeping in order with the Emperor's last demand, to destroy any nuclear weapons coming from the land, or going to. A nuclear war wouldn't be happening this time round. They'd have to fight conventionally.

#This is Trokskian high command, Anti-Nuclear weaponry activation code 'Ilithiiri'.#

"Code comfirmed, the nuclear weaponry onboard has gone active.."

#You know what to do..#

"Yes sir. No war will be waged here.."

The "SunBurst" Anti-Nuclear space station of Trolsk hovered over Feline Catfish's lands, keeping in order with the Emperor's last demand, to destroy any nuclear weapons coming from the land, or going to. A nuclear war wouldn't be happening this time round. They'd have to fight conventionally.

#This is Trokskian high command, Anti-Nuclear weaponry activation code 'Ilithiiri'.#

"Code comfirmed, the nuclear weaponry onboard has gone active.."

#You know what to do..#

"Yes sir. No war will be waged here.."
The Union of People's Republics agrees with and supports your recent movements. We have also placed anti nuke sats over FC territory in addition to what we have placed over IOS territory.
Let our strategic commands work together to prevent this from escalating into nuclear war.

We have been monitoring the situation, and request that the Island of Skye immediately remove their ships from the 100nm perimeter claimed by Feline Catfish. Feline Catfish has perpetrated no acts of war against the Island of Skye, and this intrusion on their claims constitutes a technical invasion. There is sufficient precedent for claims like those made by Feline Catfish (see Tahar Joblis) and they would be within their rights to defend their territory with deadly force.

Sophia Kahler
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Offical Communiqiue To All Nations Operating In And Around Feline Catfish:
From: The Imperial Land Of Findan's Foreign Ministry:
The Imperial Land Of Findan Requests That Both Sides Withdraw Immediately.
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End Transimission.

secret IC to IOS:

FC will most likely Nuke you.. with the coalition and your best interests at heart, I urge you to attack first, or move out of the 100nm range (personally, i don't want to see that happen, but I don't want your fleet to be wiped out)

FC Will not Nuke us. If they do, WWIII would happen. ICBMs are not our first line of attack.

Our fleets are not in the area but are on the way. However, we do a have recon sub in the area.

Trolsk High Command ignores your request, Whitter. This is our own adgenda, we would preffer keeping this agressive neutral stance to ourselves. If war begins in FC, it will spread to us, especially Nuclear fallout. The Empire is situated fairly close to the nation.

Trolskian Prime Minister, Jason Tobak.

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The Space Station armed the nuclear warheads, targeters preparing to lock on to any ICBMs and other missle based Nuclear weapons. Trolskian Helicopter Carriers moved out, preparing to deploy Trolskian Special Forces to eliminate any artillary based nuclear warheads in, or around, the FC region.

OOC: Just a note, but I can think of at several nations aside from FC who have forces already patrolling their waters... so bare in mind that there are more nations who have yet to reply to this (because most people aren't online 24 hours a day) so try not to leap into anything without giving them a chance to respond too.

Offical Communiqiue To All Nations Operating In And Around Feline Catfish:
From: The Imperial Land Of Findan's Foreign Ministry:
The Imperial Land Of Findan Requests That Both Sides Withdraw Immediately. Including nations with armed forces a=on the way. If everbody withdraws, there can hardly be a war.
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End Transimission.

Riconiaa's small (and only) fleet quietly sails through the 100nm FC territorial waters. With 1 Pelegrine Aircraft carrier, 2x Kracken nuclear submarines, 1 Hydra missle barrage platform and several transport ships and 2x Iowa battleships. Only 5nm away is the Isle of Skye's supreme fleet dismantling the research facility. Everything is peacefull, for the moment.

Several of our VF-12 "gull"'s are flying through the area patrolling and protecting the fleet. Several moments later, the admiral hears FC's warning. The Admiral gives the orders for all of the navy to be on full alert, all of the Pelegrine Aircraft carrier's 5x Blackhawks,2x Chinooks, and 50x VF-12's are getting ready to be dispatched at will. Tomahawk and antinuke systems are prepping. 20 more VF-12's are taking off to scour the skys from FC's nuke bombers. We are ready for anything they throw at us.

To: Whom it May Concern
The Isle of Skye
From: Sir Fortuanus Gallius, MP
Minister of Defence
Subject: Feline Catfish

The recent actions of The Isle of Skye in the claimed territorial waters of Feline Catfish disturb and worry us greatly. These provokative and seemingly unneccessary acts are pushing the situation closer and closer to the nuclear war which (I hope) all are dreading. Although we are somewhat... bemused... by Feline Catfish's recent demands, we shall recognise her declared territorial waters for the purposes of naval exclusion.

We currently have the 5th, 13th and 28th Destroyer Squadrons of the Imperial Praetonian Navy on station some miles away from Feline Catfish waters and if you choose to continue your beligerent actions against Feline Catfish they shall be ordered to intervene. I, and my Government, do not wish this to have to be the case, and so we invite you to amicably admit that there was an error in your GPS systems and that you shall withdraw from Feline Catfish territory immediately with fervent apologies for your mistake.

Vox Populi, Vox Dei

The Isle of Skye currently recognizes that it is operating in international waters. A note to all nations: Our first response wave to an attack on our forces will be conventional, not nuclear.

The Isle of Skye will respond with a nuclear attack only in the circumstance that a nation other than FC attacks us with nuclear weapons.

If current nuclear elements near FC survive such attack, their response may be nuclear, but the official counter attack will be conventional.

Trolsk High Command ignores your request, Whitter. This is our own adgenda, we would preffer keeping this agressive neutral stance to ourselves. If war begins in FC, it will spread to us, especially Nuclear fallout. The Empire is situated fairly close to the nation.

Trolskian Prime Minister, Jason Tobak.

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The Space Station armed the nuclear warheads, targeters preparing to lock on to any ICBMs and other missle based Nuclear weapons. Trolskian Helicopter Carriers moved out, preparing to deploy Trolskian Special Forces to eliminate any artillary based nuclear warheads in, or around, the FC region.
If you attempt to use nuclear weapons, we will destroy them as we would FC's. Further, since you are using sats to launch nuclear weapons, we will have no choice but to destroy your constellation of military satallites to remove your capability to threaten nations from space.

To Ilsle of Skye: The Hydra missle barrage system is capable of launching conventional long-range ballistical missles. We can target the silos if neccasary. We just need GPS support.

To Ilsle of Skye: The Hydra missle barrage system is capable of launching conventional long-range ballistical missles. We can target the silos if neccasary. We just need GPS support.
ooc: Are you sure FC uses silos?

Please I ask that everyone withdraws. Then everyone sits down a finds a compromise to end the crisis so we can go on to other things.

ooc: Are you sure FC uses silos?

That is why I asked for The isles of Skye to scan FC thourougly for silos or trucks or whatever.

Please I ask that everyone withdraws. Then everyone sits down a finds a compromise to end the crisis so we can go on to other things.
For the time being I will have my recon sub in the area to watch things. My 5 fleets are pausing their advance toward the area.

OOC: I'm going to wait until everyone has gotten a chance to respond before we go any further, FC included.

Nations are reminded that, as always, no military satellites may pass through Copiosa Scotian orbital space. Violating satellites will be shot down without further warning.

Additionally, Escort Group A* of the Sixth Fleet, under the command of Admiral Aaron Pierce, has been dispatched to a location roughly 200nm from Feline Catfish to monitor the situation more closely. The ships will arrive on station in approximately four days.

Be advised that these ships are being sent to the area as observers, not as combatants. As such, they are under strict orders not to fire except in direct self-defense.

Andrew Kane
Secretary of Security, Enforcement and Defense

OOC:

*Escort Group A consists of the following ships:
1 Aberden-class escort carrier
6 Guardian-class Arrow III ABM cruisers
1 Defender-class DEFCLADS cruiser
4 Adam Smith-class missile frigates
2 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
2 Jefferson-class SSKNs

Task Force 1.001 - 125NMi from Feline Catfish

"Sir!" a Lieutenant stapped to attention and saluted the Rear Admiral.

"Yes?" The Admiral asked, looking round at the man.

"Orders from Praeton," he said simply, handing over a small bundle of papers. The Admiral opened up the top one, and read:

GENERAL ORDERS - ADMIRAL GAIUS TORBIDIUS - TASK FORCE 1.001

Following the declaration of intent to plant an underwater base of unknown
descript inside the declared territorial waters of Feline Catfish, tensions are
high and conflict appears inevitable. Feline Catfish has threatened the use of
nuclear weapons if the Skye fleet does not withdraw, although their will to
carry this threat through is by no means certain. Orders for Task Force 1.001
are as follows:

1) Move to the boundary of Feline Catfish waters. Do not under any
circumstances enter the 100NMi limit.

2) Attempt to force Skye naval forces to break off.

3) If said naval forces refuse, await authorisation from Praeton to open fire. If
the Skye naval forces fire upon Task Force 1.001 then you may respond in
kind with the full force of the vessels at your disposal.

4) If no such authorisation is forthcoming, await the arrival of the 3rd Fast
Battleship Squadron at first light tomorrow and accompanying orders.

5) Attempt to disuade other nations from breaching the territorial boundaries
of Feline Catfish. If fired upon, you may respond in kind with the full force of
the vessels at your disposal. Otherwise do not open fire.

It is of the utmost importance that a multi-national nuclear war does not
emerge from this situation. The continued safety of Praetonian Naval forces
and assets is the overriding concern.

He lowered the paper to the desk. This was an almost impossible set of objectives. Force stubborn nations to pull of their naval forces whilst not being able to fire but in responce? Still, at least the first order was relatively simple.

"Bring the fleet to the 100NMi mark. Converge on the Skye positions, but do not cross into Catfish waters."

Nations are reminded that, as always, no military satellites may pass through Copiosa Scotian orbital space. Violating satellites will be shot down without further warning.

Additionally, Escort Group A* of the Sixth Fleet, under the command of Admiral Aaron Pierce, has been dispatched to a location roughly 200nm from Feline Catfish to monitor the situation more closely. The ships will arrive on station in approximately four days.

Be advised that these ships are being sent to the area as observers, not as combatants. As such, they are under strict orders not to fire except in direct self-defense.

Andrew Kane
Secretary of Security, Enforcement and Defense
[OOC: I should point out that this is a stupid position to take, simply because the orbits of satellites cannot actually be controlled. Take for example, a geostationary orbit. Although the satellite remains in the same orbit, the earth is spinning, and so at different times it will pass over different places of the world, meaning that it will eventually pass over the entire world, and there is nothing to owner can do to stop it short of attaching bloody great fuel tanks to it to make huge maneuvers around nations' orbital space.]

If you attempt to use nuclear weapons, we will destroy them as we would FC's. Further, since you are using sats to launch nuclear weapons, we will have no choice but to destroy your constellation of military satallites to remove your capability to threaten nations from space.

OOC: Firstly, these are nuclear weapons designed to destroy nuclear weapons. Fire fighting fire...

Secondly, I'm not using satallites, I'm using a fully blown SPACE STATION with about 60 man crew. The warheads on board only have range enought to reach about 1000 feet above land, not enough to seriously threaten nations, but are armed slowly to destroy nukes passing over that line. Our station is also armed with specialist defense weapons against enemy satilites and conentional ground to space missles. It will protect itself while performing anti-nuclear duties

OOC: Firstly, these are nuclear weapons designed to destroy nuclear weapons. Fire fighting fire...

Secondly, I'm not using satallites, I'm using a fully blown SPACE STATION with about 60 man crew. The warheads on board only have range enought to reach about 1000 feet above land, but are armed slowly to destroy nukes. Our station is also armed with specialist defense weapons against enemy satilites and conentional ground to space missles.
[OOC: You mean you're planning to detonate a missile above the Earth, showering several countries with nuclear waste and fall-out? Good-o.

[OOC: I should point out that this is a stupid position to take, simply because the orbits of satellites cannot actually be controlled. Take for example, a geostationary orbit. Although the satellite remains in the same orbit, the earth is spinning, and so at different times it will pass over different places of the world, meaning that it will eventually pass over the entire world, and there is nothing to owner can do to stop it short of attaching bloody great fuel tanks to it to make huge maneuvers around nations' orbital space.]

(OOC: I understand that it be an utterly ridiculous position in the actual world, but given the necessary immensity of the NS planet and the fact that NS nations do reposition their satellites manually -- note Whittier's actions in this thread, and countless examples elsewhere -- and considering the potential threat some space-based NS weapons pose, I think it's much more reasonable policy for an NS nation.)

[OOC: You mean you're planning to detonate a missile above the Earth, showering several countries with nuclear waste and fall-out? Good-o.

OOC: No, the missles will under most circumstances be launched at the nukes when they hit outer atmosphere, far above the troposphere. I was just stating its maximum possible range. Besides, the nukes are small, enough force in one to take out a block or two, but that's it.

(OOC: I understand that it be an utterly ridiculous position in the actual world, but given the necessary immensity of the NS planet and the fact that NS nations do reposition their satellites manually -- note Whittier's actions in this thread, and countless examples elsewhere -- and considering the potential threat some space-based NS weapons pose, I think it's much more reasonable policy for an NS nation.)
[OOC: It's possible to relocate satellites manually, yes, but you can't do it all the time and you cant do it to avoid massive things like nations. Perhaps we could RP one of ym satellites drifting over your nation and see how you react?]

Yeah bud. Real smart. :headbang:

[OOC: I've made an OOC Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=416514).]

(OOC: Good idea. We can continue the discussion there.)

<Sir!>
<Yes lieutenant?>
<Small Praetonian group on the horizon, closing quickly.>

The admiral grabbed a telephone.

<Comms?>
<Yes sir.>
<Send the following to the praetonian commander.:>

"Ciamar a tha shib, Praetonia? I'm sure we know why you're here. I invite your commander to dinner. Should he accept, we can discuss our presence here. Should he decline, we are ordered to maintain radio silence. Will wait for you respond. Will send small patrol boat to pick you up, should you accept.

Skye Commander, Out."

OOC: Bump due to lack of views.

All sats are being moved back to their previous positions and orbits. But we shall continue to monitor the situation and any nukes launched, will be destroyed.

Edit: Forced to put sats back due to violation of laws of physics and rules found here http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=416572.

Please let me know what you think.

Isle of skye ASAT control standing down. We have no intention of launching ICBMs. Any nuclear response would come from SSBNs. Our first strike would be conventional intercontinental bombers. Non Nuclear. Our SSBN groups in the area do have permission to return fire. Any nuclear response will come from them.

We do not believe that FC will risk nuclear war. Hence, our action.

The Omzian government and the Omzian Navy, though having withdrawed support for Feline Catfish at the current moment, is nevertheless gravely concerned about the Isle of Skye's open intents to wage war against a sovereign nation and consequently destabilizing the current crisis unfolding around Feline Catfish. Though we do encourage the use of peace in such situation ourselves, the complete disregard for the current peace processes attempted by several nations, shown by Isle of Skye, would only worsen the situation and put the efforts of these nations to waste.

Though we do not as of right now has much hostile intentions against the Isle of Skye, and nor for the matter we do bear any strongly negative and bitter feelings for both sides as of right now, the opening of hostilities - especially against the fleets of Praetonia - will guarentee the full attention of the Task Force 93002 deployed in the area.

The Isle of Skye is currently operating in internation waters. We do not intend to wage war against Feline Catfish, nor do we intend to fire on any vessel. Our vessels will return fire if neccesary, but will not engage in open hostilities.

The nations seeking to invade Feline Catfish have contacted us for support, and we have given none. Nor do we Intend to.

The waters you are operating under are recognized by most of the international community as being part of the soverign territory of Feline Catfish.

OOC: A basis for this in rl in the wars between Iceland and Britain over who owned the area of ocean that lay between them.

"Sir? CATAPULT on NAVCOM. We have firing solutions on the Isle of Skye fleet. OVERSIGHT reports PANDORA has targeting solutions on the satellites which have come into play, tracked by TUDRUSSEL."

"Good. If those idiots don't move, begin firing."

*****

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION FROM EIGHTH VASTIVAN FLEET TO ISLE OF SKYE FLEET

YOUR ILLEGAL ACTIONS NOTED. YOUR SHIPS ARE UNDER OUR GUNS AND WILL BE DESTROYED IN ONE HOUR IF YOU DO NOT *IMMEDIATELY* WITHDRAW FROM FELINE CATFISH WATERS - 100 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THEIR SHORELINE. THIS MESSAGE WILL NOT REPEAT AND FIRING WILL COMMENCE IN 60 MINUTES IF YOU DO NOT MOVE FROM YOUR LOCATIONS.

OOC: No, the missles will under most circumstances be launched at the nukes when they hit outer atmosphere, far above the troposphere. I was just stating its maximum possible range. Besides, the nukes are small, enough force in one to take out a block or two, but that's it.

ooc: *THWACK* That's not how you launch a nuke at a target >100nm. So your satellites are useless for this operation. Noted, Logged, and PWNED.

Isle of skye ASAT control standing down. We have no intention of launching ICBMs. Any nuclear response would come from SSBNs. Our first strike would be conventional intercontinental bombers. Non Nuclear. Our SSBN groups in the area do have permission to return fire. Any nuclear response will come from them.

We do not believe that FC will risk nuclear war. Hence, our action.

OFFICIAL VASTIVAN RESPONSE TO INTERCEPTED MESSAGE

WE ARE.

MOVE IT OR GLOW.

IF WE HAVE TO INTERCEPT A BOMBER WE ASSUME COMES FROM YOUR NATION, WE WILL COUNTERSTRIKE ON YOUR NATION WITH FULL WMD ARSENAL.

THIS MESSAGE WILL NOT BE REPEATED. NEXT MOVE YOURS.

CHOOSE CAREFULLY.

Whittier wishes to know what in God's name are you doing?

OOC: I think it's perfectly obvious. His fleet withdraws out of the 100nm limit, or we blow it up. If he launches bombers, we blast his nation with our WMD arsenal.

To use Texas Hold Em terminology, I'm "All In". So it's "Isle of Skye, back down or else".

Whittier's recon sub is leaving the area ASAP.
Any nuclear ICBM's that are launched by any nation will be shot down by Pandora's Box.

Whittier's recon sub is leaving the area ASAP.
Any nuclear ICBM's that are launched by any nation will be shot down by Pandora's Box.

OOC: For the record, we won't be using ICBM's in this area.

The Imperial Republic of Coredia orders the Isle of Skye to back down immediately or taste the steel of our guns. You have 2 hours to comply or we will be launching Tomahawk cruise missiles at your fleet.

OOC:
Yes, yes, I know Tomahawks are primarily land-attack (although they can be pretty accurate in adjusting their path for sea attacks, and I always make sure they're able to attack sea targets almost as well as land), but the sight of a cruise missile blowing up an enemy cruiser in half ought to be interesting, ne? :p

The 6th Free Provinces Fleet Escort Group A (as detailed here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8798095#post8798095)) report that they will be on station within 12 hours. The tactical group has extensive anti-missile capabilities and has been given additional orders to attempt to intercept ballistic and guided missiles if the opportunity presents itself. Our expectation that these ships will be treated as non-combatants by all forces in the area remains unchanged.

Andrew Kane
Secretary of Security, Enforcement, and Defense

OOC: I have mentioned SSBNs in the area before. I have three, each armed with 5 tactical nuclear weapons, and 10 conventional cruise missiles. They're running silent and deep on caterpillar drive. They're using a tight-beam sight-to-sight laser for squad communication, and are recieving encrypted transmissions broadcast from the main fleet.

SSBN Submarine SIS Glencoe
<Sir, we have targeting solutions on the Vastivian and CW fleets. SSBNs Glenlevvit and Gleneleg are reporting targeting solutions as well.>
<Return fire if we're attacked. Conventional ordinance only.>
<Aye sir.>

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SSN Group Dire-Wolf

The five submersibles crept silently towards the Core Worlds fleet. They moved into firing positions, and flooded tubes. The ADCAP torpedoes waiting silently. If it happened, it happened, and that's all that could be said.

The captain used a sieries of complex hand signals to speak to his lieutenant. {We're going to return fire only. It may not advance to that state, but if it does, you know what to do. Conventional ordinance only, unless we get a reading on those geigers, in which case, we'll fire the nuke-tipped.}

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Bomber Command, Isle of Skye

<HyperSoar delivery vehicles armed, and ready. We've got a conventional batch, and a nuclear batch in case a response is neccesary.>
<I pray to god it won't be. None of us want a nuclear war. It won't be us that starts one, however... if we need to respond... >

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ICBM Command, Isle of Skye

<Vastivia has been efectively targeted by our ICBMs, bomber command standing by to strike them should the need arise...>
<I hope to god this order doesn't come.>
<So do I... but that's not up to us.>


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Main Fleet.

The lieutenant handed commander McNamara a printout of the english orders from Vastivia and Core Worlds.

<Get our ships firing solutions on those fleets. If they fire at us, we're returning fire.>

The admiral shook his head and grabbed the telephone. <Comms? Give me a broad transmission.> "Gentlemen, Gentlemen," Said Admiral McNamara in his almost lyrical accent, "This is Admiral Liam McNamara, Isle of Skye. We're simply preforming a research mission in international waters. There's no need to get so testy. Really, why don't both of you come by for dinner. I can have a chopper sent to each of your command bases, and we'll talk about this. There's really no need for shooting. The Emperor has given me command of this fleet, which means that I decide whether or not to withdraw. We've paused deployment operations and wait for your response."

OOC: I have mentioned SSBNs in the area before. I have three, each armed with 5 tactical nuclear weapons, and 10 conventional cruise missiles. They're running silent and deep on caterpillar drive. They're using a tight-beam sight-to-sight laser for squad communication, and are recieving encrypted transmissions broadcast from the main fleet.

SSBN Submarine SIS Glencoe
<Sir, we have targeting solutions on the Vastivian and CW fleets. SSBNs Glenlevvit and Gleneleg are reporting targeting solutions as well.>
<Return fire if we're attacked. Conventional ordinance only.>
<Aye sir.>
ASW helicopters have been sent to the air, as there is sure to be submarines in the area. Also, the ASW frigates have begun a search pattern, pinging away to try and detect and tag the 'bogeys'. With the air and surface forces on high alert, there is limited maneuverability for the enemy SSBN, or so the commanders believe.

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SSN Group Dire-Wolf

The five submersibles crept silently towards the Core Worlds fleet. They moved into firing positions, and flooded tubes. The ADCAP torpedoes waiting silently. If it happened, it happened, and that's all that could be said.

The captain used a sieries of complex hand signals to speak to his lieutenant. {We're going to return fire only. It may not advance to that state, but if it does, you know what to do. Conventional ordinance only, unless we get a reading on those geigers, in which case, we'll fire the nuke-tipped.}

A sonar officer on the CSS Seadragon notices something funny. "Uh, sir? I'm getting faint sounds of water moving. Sounds like tubes being flooded. Bearing 120."

"Oh?" The captain raised an eyebrow. "Does the others know?"

"Probably by now. I hear Nightshade flooding her tubes as well."

"Right. Torpedo rooms, ready tubes one and two with supercavs, and three and four with 48s." The captain ordered. "Do we have firing solutions?"

"We do, We have at least two of them, maybe three."

"Very well." It was now a game of cat and mouse, one fleet of subs against another. Who would win? Who knows?

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Bomber Command, Isle of Skye

<HyperSoar delivery vehicles armed, and ready. We've got a conventional batch, and a nuclear batch in case a response is neccesary.>
<I pray to god it won't be. None of us want a nuclear war. It won't be us that starts one, however... if we need to respond... >

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ICBM Command, Isle of Skye

<Vastivia has been efectively targeted by our ICBMs, bomber command standing by to strike them should the need arise...>
<I hope to god this order doesn't come.>
<So do I... but that's not up to us.>
If Isle of Skye were smart, they'd notice Coredia's own counter-ICBM and counter-bombers in the form of our patented laser platforms in space.

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Main Fleet.

The lieutenant handed commander McNamara a printout of the english orders from Vastivia and Core Worlds.

<Get our ships firing solutions on those fleets. If they fire at us, we're returning fire.>

The admiral shook his head and grabbed the telephone. <Comms? Give me a broad transmission.> "Gentlemen, Gentlemen," Said Admiral McNamara in his almost lyrical accent, "This is Admiral Liam McNamara, Isle of Skye. We're simply preforming a research mission in international waters. There's no need to get so testy. Really, why don't both of you come by for dinner. I can have a chopper sent to each of your command bases, and we'll talk about this. There's really no need for shooting. The Emperor has given me command of this fleet, which means that I decide whether or not to withdraw. We've paused deployment operations and wait for your response."
"We simply want you to withdraw from Feline Catfish's waters so that we could prevent the shootout that's sure to occur." Admiral Swenson replied. Then to his fleet: "Make sure you have painted your targets."

"Like a bulls-eye, sir. Missiles armed and targeted, just in case." His XO replied. The Admiral replied.

The tension remains high...

"Sir, we have sounds... could be tubes opening."
"Inside our active perimeter?"
"No, sir."
"Inside torpedo range?"
"No, sir."
"Commence ASW operations. If anything shows up that isn't part of Catapult, force it to surface. Use the hydrofoils to run it down. Inform Catapult of the presence of hostiles, Gamma section to hunt and target."
"Aye, sir."
"Fleet to Red alert, prepare countermeasures. Apparently these Islers have their heads fixed firmly up their ass."

MH-609 Pony helicopters flew off the deck of the Eighth fleets five carriers, dropping sonar bouys and deep searchers in mathematical patterns, flooding the sea with modulated, active sonar waves.

The Admiral of the small Riconiaan fleet had heard the withdrawal warnings of FC and several other rogue members of the coalition.

The Admiral sighed, "this is going to be crazy"

The Admiral of our fleet gave out the orders of fire at will fif fired upon. ASRS Caljuna (name of our aircraft carrier) withdrew 5 of our VF-12's out of the sky. Blackhawks are being dispatched, to search for sumarines and keeping an even closer watch. They dropped 4 sonar boueys to further their awarness of any approaching submarine. Now our fleet is even more ready to deal with any threat.

In preparation for combat, three squadrons of mixed aircraft have started launching, as well as 2 E-3B AWACS planes and EW (electronic warfare) planes. They would serve as an advance guard for the rest of the naval aircraft wave, to be launching within the next twenty-five minutes of further tension.

"Sir, we're getting response from the sonar... appears to be several subs out there, not ours, but getting in firing position."

"Prepare ASROC response. Then radio those warmongering troublemakers and inform them as they have committed an act of war by arming torpedoes, we are going to respond in force if they don't get their ships in gear and vacate - including those submarines."

"ASROCs, sir?"

"Sirdar, Feline Catfish uses this area for nuclear testing. There's no reason we shouldn't to. Live, active, high yield."

"Ah. Yes, sir."

"Sir, we're getting response from the sonar... appears to be several subs out there, not ours, but getting in firing position."

"Prepare ASROC response. Then radio those warmongering troublemakers and inform them as they have committed an act of war by arming torpedoes, we are going to respond in force if they don't get their ships in gear and vacate - including those submarines."

"ASROCs, sir?"

"Sirdar, Feline Catfish uses this area for nuclear testing. There's no reason we shouldn't to. Live, active, high yield."

"Ah. Yes, sir."
CSS Master Yosho
"Sir, we've got contacts from a nation called Vastiva. We've heard them to be pretty trigger-happy."

"Oh, notify them that we have ships in the area." Admiral Swenson said.

Vastivan fleet, we have ships in the area. Please don't engage the enemy until we've begun.

CSS Master Yosho
"Sir, we've got contacts from a nation called Vastiva. We've heard them to be pretty trigger-happy."

"Oh, notify them that we have ships in the area." Admiral Swenson said.

Vastivan fleet, we have ships in the area. Please don't engage the enemy until we've begun.


From Fleet Admiral Ishtar Mesfin al-Din to CSS Master Yosho

We have active sonar in area and are preparing decisive response should
Isle of Skye not back down following their DOW by opening tubes on our
ships.

Should we be fired upon, we will retailate in kind. Should they not vacate,
we shall assume their Declaration Of War to be in effect, and retaliate in kind.

We shall await notification of your ships removed to safe distance or successful
engagement of enemy force. Or their sinking, in which case
we will retaliate.

An all- encrypted transmission went out from the Isle of Skye fleet.

"Attention all vessels in the Area. This is Prince-Admiral Uilleam L. McNamara of the Isle of Skye fleet. I have been authorised to speak for the empire on this situation. We disagree very strongly with the current series of events. In keeping with our disdain for career diplomats, I wish to meet with the commanders of each fleet in person to discuss this situation. We may meet on my carrier, or on somoene else's. The place does not matter.

"On my order, and as a show of good faith, all Isle of Skye forces in the area are withdrawing to 115 Nauticals, 15 outside of the proposed border. This is conditional on CoreWorld's and Vastivia's agreement to meet with me. All I ask is to open talks - without piddling diplomats. I do not seek for opinions to change. But I will say this. The Isle of Skye does not wish to pay the price of an extensive mobilisation, but the whole of the Grand Celtic Armada can be sitting off these shores in a matter of hours. Should you decline the oppourtunity to speak peaceably, this entire scenario begins, all over again. My carrier will be in the attached location. If either of you dislikes the idea of meeting here, chose one of your carriers."

Moments later, in unison, all five IOS attack subs surfaced, heading away from the Vastivian fleet.

Likewise, three SSBNs of various types surfaced and began heading out of catfish territorial waters. The Isle of Skye fleet began to formate, and withdraw.

"Hmm. I suppose we can have talks with their admiral." Swenson scratched his chin. "Spin up a Seahawk, and get me two MP guards just in case. I will trust them, but not too far. XO, you have the bridge."

"I have the bridge, aye, Admiral." The XO replied.

Open reply:
We shall take you up on your invitation and the Admiral is on his way.

The Admiral soon boarded the helicopter with two guards toting M-16s and lifted off, heading for the Isle of Skye carrier.

Fleet Admiral Ishtar handed her "key" to her XO. "I should be back for that. If not, use it."
"Aye, sir."

In minutes, an MH-609 was aloft, carrying the Admiral and two FNP90 toting guards towards the Isler carrier.

Open reply:
We shall take you up on your invitation and the Admiral is on his way.

The three fleets broke through the waves at a steady 23knts. At the head of the fleet was the Cruiser Leader, a modified Lion Class Cruiser. Her 6" guns were ready for action, as were those of the other vessels. In the distance,the edge of a radar mast could be barely be seen. Perhaps that of the Pocket Battleship PWS Feletopis?

Aboard the Cruiser, preparations were being made to send an envoy to the Skye vessel. Rear Admiral Gaius Torbidius, two Lieutenants and 10 Naval Guards, along with a small boat that had been lifted into the sea from the cruier's storage holds. It was a small motor boat, with a single machinegun on its tiny foredeck. A transmission was broadcast to the Skye fleet:

"We will attend dinner aboard your ship. Our envoy will be kept in constant radio contact with our fleet. If said radio contact is lost, you will be given ten minutes to confirm the safety of our envoy. If said confirmation is not received within the alloted 10 minutes, the envoy shall be presumed dead and we shall open fire."

The Findanian sixth fleet and the seventh Marine expeditonary Unit is being sent to the 120 nautical miles from the Feline Catfish's coast, to keep the peace. In command is Commodore Sir Henry Guzman.

This is the fleet stats:
2 Nimitz class aricraft carriers. The Salmonica, and the Highland Twenty NP-1 Sabers (Multi Purpose fughters), Fifity-five F-18 Hornets, and Five CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopters (each)
1 Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier The Stormwind Sixty F-18 Hornets, Ten NP-1 Sabers, and Six CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopters
1 Black Hydra class battleship The Inerdom http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=414232
3 Azores class Fast Attack Craft [http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=415578
2 Saipan Class troopships,The Harringford, and theZuria carrying 1,000 Marines each The Marines are armed with M-16's and 1911A1 Model Colt Pistols.
4 Ticonderoda class crusiers The Percival , the Hampton , the Cercy , and the Imperial Pride Two CH-46E Sea Knights Helicopter (each)
2 oil tankers
1 Hospital ship, the Florence Nightingale
6 Los Angeles class attack submarines the Blackpool , the Somego , the Granton , the Burlington , the Crossin, and the Croon, and the Wellington.

OOC: More to come later. I've got RL stuff to do. Expect corrections.

***Official Proclimation***
The Holy Empire of Shazbotdom
Nation currently at DEFCON 2 due to terrorist Activities.
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Made by: Multiple Government Officials (Signitures Below)

The stance of The Holy Empire of Shazbotdom is that our ship is to remain on course through the 100 nauticle mile zone. We do though, wish to open up diplomatic ties with the Nation of Feline Catfish in order to create a non-agression pact, or even an alliance between our two nations. We do not believe in aggression towards nations who wish peace for themselves, we only deploy our millitary to assist friendly nations, and, in time of need, deploy peacekeeping forces to protect innocents. We will do only what is needed to make sure that this situation does not escalate any further than it already has.

Signed,
Mr. Shaz Bot
Emporer

Mr. Larry Williams
Minister of Forign Affairs

Grand Admiral James E. Rockenbach
Minister of Defence
~~~End Transmission~~~

Secret IC:

Current location of Aircraft Carrier: 10 miles due west of the 100 nauticle mile quarantine zone issued by Feline Catfish. Traveling at 0.52 knots and slowing. Will come to complete stop 8.43 miles due west of the 100 nauticle mile quarantine zone.

"You ask for peace and at the same time commit an act of war? Your madness is plain, Shazbotdom. We shall have nothing to do with you, but I promise you this - if that ship sails a nanometre over the border, it will be destroyed."

King George III

***Official Message***
The Holy Empire of Shazbotdom
Nation currently at DEFCON 2 due to terrorist Activities.
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Message to: Leader of Feline Catfish
Made by: Multiple Government Officials (Signitures Below)
Ecription: Alpha Omega Five Three Niner
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What are you talking about an act of war? My aircraft carrier (which is completely empty except for 300 sailors, 40 Blackhawk helecopters and 60 Super Huey helecopters that were used to construct an embasy) has stopped outside of your 100 nauticle mile zone that you claim as part of your nation. We have not declared war, crossed into the zone, or sent any type of aircraft past the boundry line of the zone. How have I conducted an act of war?

Signed,
Mr. Shaz Bot
Emporer

Mr. Larry Williams
Minister of Forign Affairs

Grand Admiral James E. Rockenbach
Minister of Defence
~~~End Transmission~~~

A CH-46E takes off from the Stormwind and flys towards the essembeled fleets. The copilot speaks into a microphone and says "This a messege to all foreign fleets in and around the nation of Feline Catfish from Commodore Sir Henry Guzman the Emperor's commander in the waters of Feline Catfish; I do not care what side you are on. I just want you to leave the area and have negotiations. Please stay behind the 120 mile line that my fleet is setup on, thank you." After the annoucement was made the helicopter flew back to Stormwind.

A CH-46E takes off from the Stormwind and flys towards the essembeled fleets. The copilot speaks into a microphone and says "This a messege to all foreign fleets in and around the nation of Feline Catfish from Commodore Sir Henry Guzman the Emperor's commander in the waters of Feline Catfish; I do not care what side you are on. I just want you to leave the area and have negotiations. Please stay behind the 120 mile line that my fleet is setup on, thank you." After the annoucement was made the helicopter flew back to Stormwind.


"Findan chopper, this is Uilleam L. McNamara, commanding. We are outside of disputed territory and are discussing the situation. Your commander is invited on board our vessel to discuss the current situation."

Another Sea Knight takes off, but this time from the Highland and it headed towards the Interference. On board Commodore Guzman was worried. He hoped the admirals could come to an agreement, and prevent a major war over a small problem. The helicopter moved closer to the Interference.

"Interference to Highland. Send the commodore over in a chopper, we'll be glad to have him."

OOC: Editing the post in question.

OOC: I just edited the above post.

The Interference loomed in the water. The vessel was only slightly longer than a Nimtz Class vessel, but lower in the water. The steam launch ramps went up a decline, and the decks had been cleared of aircraft. Normally, the Isle of Skye would have covered its defense systems with tarps. The carrier in and of itself carried no Anti-Air weaponry. It would depend on its escort cruisers, and fighters for air defense. In what would appear to be every possible hardpoint, a missile defense weapon was placed. In addition to traditional mini-gun defenses, were several anti-missile missile batteries, designed for use against surface skimming cruise missiles. The protection of this vessel was redundant, the designers obviously hoped the specific overkill defenses would aid it against missile attacks.

The chopper landing pads were in front of where the conning tower would have traditionally been placed. The bridge and command centero the right of the vessel, hanging over the ocean. Radar and other equipment sat high on a tripod in the conning tower's traditional place. Within the tripod were observation decks and guest quarters, in addition to equipment. The rest of the Isle of Skye fleet was similar. Any towers were for observation decks and equipment only. The bridges of the ships were kept as low to the water as possible.

ISF-20 Sgian fighters moved in a defensive pattern high above, the batlike flying wings darting through the clouds.

As the Praetonian launch approached the Carrier, a large basket-like device descended into the water. The boad captain could sail his launch into it, and it would lift the praetonian boat safely to deck level.

"Praetonian Launch, you are cleared to boat lift Charlie. Repeat, boat lift charlie."

"Vastivian Chopper, you are cleared to Helipad Foxtrot. Repeat, helipad Foxtrot."

"Corelian Chopper, you are cleared to Helipad Uniform, repeat, Helipad Uniform."

"Findian Chopper, you are cleared to Helipad Kilo. Repeat, Helipad Kilo."

A safe distance from the landing platform stood Twenty Royal Celtic Marines, in full dress uniform. They carried TF-10 assault rifles, and stood at attention. Saluting by putting a closed fist across their chest, thumb touching the sholder blade. Their Black, White, and Blue uniforms contrasted with the grey of the vessel.

A translator greeted each group, and brought them to an elevator at the foot of the observation tower. Once inside, the elevator took them to the observation level, where dinner had been set out. In the official languages of each nation, a menu was prepared, describing the food the Kitchen could prepare for them. Places were set for all members of each group, though the admirals were to sit towards the head of the table, so that they could discuss the situation.

In adition to Prince-Admiral Uilleam McNamara, ten I.O.S. personell were in attendance. Some of them wore officers uniforms, and some were guards.

"Welcome gentlemen, welcome. The computer system to your right is our comms system. If an emergency occurs, simply pick up that phone, tell the comms officer who you wish to speak with, and you'll be in instant contact with your fleet. Now, if you'll give the kitchen staff your orders, we can begin."

OOC: I almost detailed celtic foods. :D I shouldn't post about dinner while hungry. That being said. I'm going to go get lunch.

OOC: Allright, hopefully when I come back I'll be thinking less about a nice serving of Haggis, and more about claiming international waters.

The Sea Knight carrying Commodore Guzman and his aide Lt. Commander Louis de Basseil landed on the flight deck of Interference. Guzman and Basseil walked out of the helicopter. Guzman waved off a transilator saying " I speak fleunt Celtic, I learned it at the Imperial Naval Acadamy, and so does my aide. "He walked to Admiral McNamara and said "Hello my name is Commodore Sir Henry Jose Guzman and this is my aide Lt. Commander Louis de Basseil," and extended his hand.

[QUOTE=The Isle of Skye]An all- encrypted transmission went out from the Isle of Skye fleet.

"Attention all vessels in the Area. This is Prince-Admiral Uilleam L. McNamara of the Isle of Skye fleet. I have been authorised to speak for the empire on this situation. We disagree very strongly with the current series of events. In keeping with our disdain for career diplomats, I wish to meet with the commanders of each fleet in person to discuss this situation. We may meet on my carrier, or on somoene else's. The place does not matter.

"On my order, and as a show of good faith, all Isle of Skye forces in the area are withdrawing to 115 Nauticals, 15 outside of the proposed border. This is conditional on CoreWorld's and Vastivia's agreement to meet with me. All I ask is to open talks - without piddling diplomats. I do not seek for opinions to change. But I will say this. The Isle of Skye does not wish to pay the price of an extensive mobilisation, but the whole of the Grand Celtic Armada can be sitting off these shores in a matter of hours. Should you decline the oppourtunity to speak peaceably, this entire scenario begins, all over again. My carrier will be in the attached location. If either of you dislikes the idea of meeting here, chose one of your carriers."

Moments later, in unison, all five IOS attack subs surfaced, heading away from the Vastivian fleet. [QUOTE]



Our Admiral has attended your request to meet on your carrier. Sorry I was late. I will tell you the events.

Admiral Rigaz: I am going to the meeting on the Isle of Skye's lead carrier. I am placing you on charge with the bridge. ready a Blackhawk an Ranger squad 2-1 as my protection. I fully trust Skye's military but I will be alot more comfortable with protection. I trust you will keep order, Captain Tyiena.

Captain Tyiena, a young woman with blond hair who has been in the Riconiaan Navy for a while replyed: Yes sir, everything will be in order here.

Admiral Rigaz: Stay sharp. Keep the aircraft patrols up.

Captain Tyiena: Yes sir! (Salutes)

Rigaz boards Blackhawk helicopter with 4 Rangers (2-1) toting an M60 machine gun, M16/203 and M16's. Soon the Blackhawk lifts off en route to the carrier.

(later)

The Blackhawk pilot communicates to the Interfaces tower: This is Riconiaan army Blackhawk Romeo 12451. Requesting clearence to land on a helipad on your flight deck.



The Blackhawk aproaches the carrier, and Admiral Rigaz looks out of the Blackhawk's open side-door. Ranger squad 2-1 looks out behind him. Wow! This carrier is something! The Rangers nod in agreement. The Blackhawk contacts Interface Bridge tower. This is Gold niner, request permission to enter Interface airspace and land. The pilot adds: The Admiral wishes to tell you he is sorry he is a little late.

*the Blackhawk approaches the carrier and waits for clearence to land*





Due to coalition fleets evacuating FC waters to 115nm, Riconiaa's Navy was the last to hear the news.

Not long ago, FC sent 2 bombers and 1 fighter aircraft. USing long-range telescopic sights, carrier command was able to closly see the lettering on one of the missles on one of the two bombers. Admiral Rigaz: It's a nuclear missle! Aircraft patrol, engage afterburners! Countermeasures are being activated.

Meanwhile: On the Riconiaan carrier, Caljuna , Minigun and laser counter measures are being acivated. En route and only 10nm till reaching the safe zone, Carrier command fires the pinpoint laser right at the nuke on the fighter-bomber's wing. The laster melts the casing, and the nuke explodes, at over 50nm away. Luckily, it was only a weak nuke, enough to destroy a fleet but not powerfull enough to devastate the area. Meanwhile, coalition fleets close by witness the small desplay of fireworks.

The Riconiaan fleet, terrified by the close encounter, continue their progress towards the safe zone 15nm off of FC's territorial waters.

(this happened a while ago)

"Corelian Chopper, you are cleared to Helipad Uniform, repeat, Helipad Uniform."
"Coredian, actually, but acknowledged." The pilot corrected and he soon was vectored towards Helipad Uniform and landed. Admiral Swenson disembarked with his two aides who are really guards and looked around.

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The Admiral, sir.

A safe distance from the landing platform stood Twenty Royal Celtic Marines, in full dress uniform. They carried TF-10 assault rifles, and stood at attention. Saluting by putting a closed fist across their chest, thumb touching the sholder blade. Their Black, White, and Blue uniforms contrasted with the grey of the vessel.

A translator greeted each group, and brought them to an elevator at the foot of the observation tower. Once inside, the elevator took them to the observation level, where dinner had been set out. In the official languages of each nation, a menu was prepared, describing the food the Kitchen could prepare for them. Places were set for all members of each group, though the admirals were to sit towards the head of the table, so that they could discuss the situation.

In adition to Prince-Admiral Uilleam McNamara, ten I.O.S. personell were in attendance. Some of them wore officers uniforms, and some were guards.

"Welcome gentlemen, welcome. The computer system to your right is our comms system. If an emergency occurs, simply pick up that phone, tell the comms officer who you wish to speak with, and you'll be in instant contact with your fleet. Now, if you'll give the kitchen staff your orders, we can begin."
"Comfortable place." The Admiral noted, ordered a poached halibut if it's available and a translator translated as we speak English and Japanese with equal fluency. "As you probably know, I am Admiral Swenson and these are my two aides, Lieutenant Symers and Lieutenant Fenris."

OOC: This will be used to bridge together 2 RP threads that i am a part of and also to end my RPing in this conflict. This aircraft carrier near the 100km quarantine zone will be gone soon.


Secret IC:

Aboard the USS Wolverine, Captain James T. Kelon paces back and forth. There has been no official communication between SNC and the Wolverine for the past 2 hours. The last message that the ship recieved was to hold position. Stress has gripped the crew as they await what they wish to be new orders from SNC. The Captain looks out the main window out toward the 100 Nauticle Mile zone and ponders what will happen in the near future with this conflict. He is hoping that he won't have to stay to find out and is praying that he will be leaving this area once and for all. As he stands there looking out the window, a red light begins to flash over near the communications consol. it catches his eye and he walks over.

Kelon: "Report."

Officer: "Incomming transmission. It's encripted and will take a minute to decode."

They wait as the message is decripted. It suddenly appears on the screen after the computer is done with the decription process. They stare at it in amazment.



**Intership Communication**
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To: Captain James T. Kelon
From: Shazbotdom Naval Command (SNC)
CC: Admiral George Yackber, Minister of the Navy

You are ordered to hold position. The 3rd HAVOC Naval fleet is being deployed to the region immediatly to assist you in getting up to full efficency. The USS Gamble (On loan to 3rd HAVOC from 2nd HAVOC) will bring a full compliment of aircraft and personell to be moved to your carrier. Once the USS Gamble is done moving aircraft and personell, you are to head on a direct coarse to the Nation of Macton at . It will take the 3rd HAVOC fleet approximatly 10 hours to reach you, and then another 3 hours to complete the transfer.


Captain Kelon then picks up the radio and transmits a message all over the ship.

Kelon: "Stand down General Quarters. Return ship functions to normal."

He puts down the radio and then turns toward the bridge crew.

Kelon: "Now we wait..."

Interface Tower: Romeo niner, you are cleared to land at Helipad-Delta

Blackhawk: Roger, cleared to touch-down at Helipad Delta

*The blackhawk sets down at HP Delta and Admiral Rigaz steps out of the helicopter*

Admiral Rigaz steps out of the Blackhawk, followed by Ranger squad 2-1. Hmm, looks just as good as it did from the air! The Rangers nod in agreement. Soon, the Admiral Rigaz and his Ranger escorts are greeted by a group of Interface sailors. Welcome, said one of the sailors. "Nice piloting from your Blackhawk, you Riconiaan pilots seemed to be "skilled". "please this way" The admiral and the Rangers follow the sailors below decks where the conference is to take place.

Meanwhile, on the ASRS Caljuna ...

Commander Tayiena sits in the Admiral's chair. Looking out on the flight deck, she saw several of the VF-12 aircraft landing, most of the crew was having dinner now. Thinking to herself, "this is my first time commanding a naval fleet. I better not screw up" Suddenly a transmission code flashes onto the computer screen in front of her. (I don't know how to post coded transmissions) It read, "Hold position. You are ordered to wait 10nm away from FC waters instead of 15nm." "Once at that position, await further instructions" Continue light aircraft patrols so that your fleet remains completly secure." End Transmission.

Then, Commander Tyiena orders Ace squadron and Charlie 2 Squadron into the skies to patrol the area. Everything seems calm once again.

Another Findanian Sea Knight takes off from Stormwind. The copiliot boradcasts the following messege; "Attention fleets in the vinciity of Feline Catfish. Since, Findan is neutral, Findan will provide security, to the fleets whose admiral's are on board Interference we will exchange fire with anyone who attacks the Preatonian, Vastivain, Corelian, Skye, or Riconiaan fleets. Repaet we will engage anyone who attacks the Preatonian, Vastivian, Corelian, Skye or Riconiaan fleets. Thank You." The helicopter turned around and headed towards the Stormwind

Guzman turned to the Admiral Swenson extended his hand and said in very good English "I'm Commodore Sir Henry Jose Guzman, commander of the 9th Findanian naval fleet. This is my aide lt. Commander Louis de Basseil."

Guzman turned to the Admiral Swenson extended his hand and said in very good English "I'm Commodore Sir Henry Jose Guzman, commander of the 9th Findanian naval fleet. This is my aide lt. Commander Louis de Basseil."
"Admiral Charles Swenson." He took the other's hand and shook it. "Interesting times, these days, eh?"

"Too interesting. In our capital, Granton, lots of diplomats are taking vacations. Foreign Minister Hassahoff said to me before I set out 'If your peacekeeping mission does not accomplish anything, I think I'll go knock my head on a wall'' Guzman chukled "I just hope that we can find a peaceful resolution to the Crisis, before a war happans and lot of people die"

"I share your hope, Commodore. I too hope we can salvage a peace out of all this saber-rattling."

*Secret IC To all Coalition forces*

It appears that I have purchased space weapons for use in this conflict as part of my insane buying spree. However a calculator says I have a 860 Billion USD plus defense budget I can afford a 30 billion USD buy eh? Right. I have two carriers in orbit along with A-8 Starfighters, they preform marginally well in atmosphere and we have a first strike capability to take out known superweapon emplacements. Leafanistan will not be the fool who sat around while his Pearl Harbor was bombed. Leafanistan will also dispatch a Nimitz-class carrier (recently purchased) along with a full escort fleet to the 100 NMi boundary and stay there. May peace emerge soon.

*Secret IC To all Coalition forces*

It appears that I have purchased space weapons for use in this conflict as part of my insane buying spree. However a calculator says I have a 860 Billion USD plus defense budget I can afford a 30 billion USD buy eh? Right. I have two carriers in orbit along with A-8 Starfighters, they preform marginally well in atmosphere and we have a first strike capability to take out known superweapon emplacements. Leafanistan will not be the fool who sat around while his Pearl Harbor was bombed. Leafanistan will also dispatch a Nimitz-class carrier (recently purchased) along with a full escort fleet to the 100 NMi boundary and stay there. May peace emerge soon.
hhmmm apparently you have acquired the tech at attack my planes with.

*Secret IC To all Coalition forces*

It appears that I have purchased space weapons for use in this conflict as part of my insane buying spree. However a calculator says I have a 860 Billion USD plus defense budget I can afford a 30 billion USD buy eh? Right. I have two carriers in orbit along with A-8 Starfighters, they preform marginally well in atmosphere and we have a first strike capability to take out known superweapon emplacements. Leafanistan will not be the fool who sat around while his Pearl Harbor was bombed. Leafanistan will also dispatch a Nimitz-class carrier (recently purchased) along with a full escort fleet to the 100 NMi boundary and stay there. May peace emerge soon.

I really think you should have should have sent those earlier. You heard how our fleets were forced out of FC's waters with nukes and antimatter and hell knows what other weapons the enemy coalition has.

OoC: Any nation that wishes to have a delegate on board for this dinner is allowed to have one present. Just because you've been doing IRL stuff doesn't mean you can't come play. If you've been involved thus far, send your admiral.

The Prince-Admiral smiled, and stepped forward to greet the men. For such an Auspicious title, and as the commander of the whole of the Imperial navy, he wore a simple, unassuming black uniform, with gold rank insignia, and dark blue piping.

He offered his hand to each of the men as he spoke.

"Welcome gentlemen," spoke the General in accented, but perfect, english."I'm Prince-Admiral Uilleam McNamara, commander of the Imperial Navy. Because you've simply met with us, I will be sailing my fleet home. Because of your show of good faith, we will not escalate this situation any further.

"For the time being, our nations strategic forces remain on alert, but we aren't targeting anyone. We have made ourselves a target though, and hope detterence works for the time being to ensure peace. The matter I wish to discuss has relatively little to do with the nation in question... but I'm getting ahead of myself. First, if you'll all be seated, we can begin eating,"

Places were set out After the generals made their selections from the menus printed in their native languages, exquisite food was brought to them from the kitchens. There were some native dishes from each nation at the conference, as well as a wide selection of celtic foods, from Haggis, to various salmon dishes.

The food was not standard military fare for most nations, but as intelligence reports would reveal, military service in the isle of skye was not only compulsory, but part of the basic vocational education of Imperial citizenry. Every award winning chef in the Isle of Skye and every five star restauraunt owner had served his time as a military chef. As a result, military fare was far better for Isle of Skye troops than for that of most nations, and in this dinner, it showed.

"Your pardon, but our first question would be why the great interest in this backwater nation. Our nations have much in common - it is this variation in belief that causes problems."

As the admiral spoke longer, his accent began to flare out a bit more....
"O' course, sir. Deh reason we have taken an interest in dis tiny backwater is because o' deh potential fallout from dis sitiation. Our people have many sub-aqeaus facilities, scattur'd across deh globe, most o' dem wid'in our territory, but some o' dem, even some of deh larger ones, are scientific universities stationed near underwater trenches to study indigenous sea life and deh like. None o' dem have been used to claim waters, and the nations near them have consented to deir presence, or in a few cases, weren't really a nation until after the facility was in place; We're working with dose nations, and some of them are still negotiatin, while udders hae' taken a defense and education assistance offer.."

"Deh concern we have is dis: Undersea borders. We fear dat if dis nation claims a portion of international waters as sovereign territory, udder, larger nations might follow suit. Our nation would be ferced to evacuate some o' our scientific universities, which would significantly damage our education system. As yeh can imagine, we'd like t'avoid that.

"Most o' dese facilities are non-military. Dey have a small defense force in case dey're boarded, and small contingents o' de imperial navy, nuttin more. None o' dem are anywhere near yer nations, so it's not yer nations we're worried about. We're worried dat in an attempt to literally invade Isle o' Skye facilities, dat a nation might claim the waters our facilities are in as Sov'ren. We want you to ensure that somethin' like that won't happen. That this is a single instance where you'll allow one nation to think it has sovereign territ'ry out to 80 Lochs, err... 100 Nootical Miyles. We want to make sure dat you wont allow any polidical fallout from dis sitiation."

"Hmm. That sounds reasonable." Admiral Swenson said, then his pager beeped. "Hold on, I've got a call from my XO."

The Admiral picked up the phone next to him, asked the comms officer on the other end to patch him through to the Master Yosho and waited a couple of seconds. Then he got the XO on the line.

"What's happening?" The admiral asked. His mood suddenly changed from amicable to battle-mode angry as his Xo reported on the attack. "What? You sure? All right, light 'em up. They're not going to get away with this!"

He turned to the Isle of Skye admiral. "Admiral, we have a problem. The nation known as 'Call to power' has begun to cross the border and attack defending fleets. We're retaliating, but I lost a cruiser in the initial attack. It appears, sir, that it has begun."

"Wonderful..." said the Admiral sarcastically. He walked to the communications station and he muttered something in gaelic under his breath. "I'll assume then, that ye gentlemen will need to return to yer fleets. If you'd like support, I can offer the resources I have... these ships here aren't my entire fleet. We'll have to let the diplomats settle this one apparently."

"I'll have stealth CAVs launched from my carriers in the area. I'll take out their landing force, you gentlemen just worry about protecting yerselves."

The Admiral nodded. "Thank you for the dinner. I shall return to command my fleet."

He held out his hand for the other admiral to shake.

The Prince-Admiral took the admiral's hand. "Delighted. Hope we can do it again some time, without such a boorish interruption."

"I hope so too. Good day." The Admiral put on his hat and was led to his helicopter by his guards and a couple of Isle soldiers. Soon, the Seahawk lifted off and headed back to the supercarrier now at war.

Guzman stood up and said "Goddamnit to Hell! Are any of your fleets under attack? If they are we shall attack the nations that has attacked to your fleet. Basseil! Call The Fleet and tell them orange alert!"
"Aye, aye Commodroe"
Guzman said "Could I have a few bottles of Ginuss?" (SP)

"Our fleets are fine, but soon the fool who attacked you won't be." The PA smiled and handed the Commodore an Ice-Bucket full of Guiness from one of the tables, "Lets get out of here gentlemen, if they attack us, I don't want this observation tower hit."

As they spoke, several F-20 "Sgian" flying wing fighters shot into the skye. An Awacs type plane followed them.

"Our fleets are fine, but soon the fool who attacked you won't be." The PA smiled and handed the Commodore an Ice-Bucket full of Guiness from one of the tables, "Lets get out of here gentlemen, if they attack us, I don't want this observation tower hit."

As they spoke, several F-20 "Sgian" flying wing fighters shot into the skye. An Awacs type plane followed them.
Nice to meet you Admiral" said Guzman as he grabbed the bucket of Guiness. "Hopefully this will be over soon."

TRANSMISSION TO HOME FLEET HQ, GRANTON
FROM: COMMODORE SIR HENRY GUZMAN
ATTTACK AGAINST CORELIAN FLEETS WENT OUT DURING DINNER ON BOARD INTERFERENCE STOP. WILL ENAGE CALL TO POWER'S FORCES STOP.END

Ok, now the coalition is going to fight itself. Very smart. :headbang:

Ok, now the coalition is going to fight itself. Very smart. :headbang:
If that was refering to me, i'm neutral. I just promised to protect all of fleets of whose admirals agreed to talk it out and try to forge a peace.

Oh, I thought that we were going to then attack Call to Power's navy to stop them. WHich isn't at all very smart. :rolleyes:

OOC:If Call to Power does not withdraw and cease aatcking the fleets of those who aggred to talk this whole thing over.
IC:A Sea knight takes off from Highland. Its piliot delivers a messege to Call to Power's fleet. "You are ordered to diengaged, repaet you are odered to disengage. The Findanian fleet will atatck your flet if it does not a. Stop attack the fleets of whsoe admirals were at the meeting on board Interference. and b. withdraw from the EEz of Feline Catfish.

SECRET IC:
**On board the USS Wolverine**
*On the Bridge*
One day has passed and the 3rd HAVOC Naval fleet and the USS Gable have completed their restocking of the USS Wolverine. Captain Kelon is pacing the bridge as the crew is relieved from duty by the 2nd Shift. The last of the planes from the USS Gamble are being brought below deck outside and the USS Gamble is currently on it's way back to it's home port to join up with the 2nd HAVOC Naval Fleet. The last intel report from spysat 12 is that thousands of the aboriginals have been killed in Macton.

OOC:
I am officially out of this area. Have fun killing eachother

Link to thread that the 3rd fleet is moving toward: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=416429&page=1&pp=15

OOC:If Call to Power does not withdraw and cease aatcking the fleets of those who aggred to talk this whole thing over.
IC:A Sea knight takes off from Highland. Its piliot delivers a messege to Call to Power's fleet. "You are ordered to diengaged, repaet you are odered to disengage. The Findanian fleet will atatck your flet if it does not a. Stop attack the fleets of whsoe admirals were at the meeting on board Interference. and b. withdraw from the EEz of Feline Catfish.

ooc: not using a navy

ooc: not using a navy
What are you using to attack FC and CoreWorlds? Your soldiers can not appear out of nowhere. Like I say again please withdraw your forces from the area regardless of what your are using.

Admiral Ishtar Mesfin al-Din hated low flight. Particularly in a MH-609 Pony whose pilot was giving "wavehopping" a whole new meaning.

It was safer then flying high and attracting a stray missile. But not by much.

"You ok back there, Admiral?"
"Just... get me back to my ship..."
"Working on it."

Above, a pair of F-16s screamed by, chased by two F-22s... none of the pilots spared a glimpse at the helo - which, for Vastiva, was a great thing.

(OOC: What we're racing into... (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8822433&postcount=280) )

ooc: not using a navy

OOC: If you're using all air, consider yourself shot down en masse. :rolleyes: :headbang:

OOC: If you're using all air, consider yourself shot down en masse. :rolleyes: :headbang:
OOC:Here here, Vastivia, how could they have gotten though our aircover plus our naval cover, plus FC's AA batteris=godmod!!

[OOC: YOu know, the OOC banter really isnt necessary. Just RP it, dont tell him he's going to be pwninated1!1! It just clutters the thread.]