NationStates Jolt Archive

"To all nations, four villages were captured by terrorists and they are refusing to give food or water to the civilians. They say that they don't have enough water and don't trust us to bring the supplies. Any nation who can afford giving out medical supplies and/or food and water, I beg you personally for the name of those poor hostages deliver them to the villages by helicopters. Do not attack the terrorists as they might kill the civils. Our army is useless because as the standard defence procedure requires every village is surrounded by high walls and SAM sites."

Fetret I.
The Mighty Dictator of All Powerful Nation OF Millerian

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Please send some soldiers as well and try to take out the terrorists.

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I've got 4 Blackhawk helicopters en'route.

Although I'm hesitant in giving them food. People aren't going to starve to death overnight, giving them good just ensures that they can last a few more days.

At your approval we'll blockade all of the villages.

I've also got up to 200 soldiers and 15 APC's ready to charge in. But i'd rather wait for another nation to send troops into the nation before we start into the villages.

I can get 5 Lucifer attack helicopters (based loosely on the Commache) armed with Radar seeking missiles to destroy the SAMs so your supplies can get in with few problems, they will also provide cover in case the terrorists attempt to shoot down the Blackhawks. Unfortunately it would take a few days to get any other materials into the area, but we will be willing to provide aid if necessary.

Well i'm not sending in any food of med supplies, just having some helo's around may keep them alert though. They may think we're going to land a strike team off of the Blackhawks, so we'll just keep them in the air so they can see them, but they'll be under a radio silence. We can also keep the noise levels high so they can't sleep. That way when we do go in they are going to be dead on their feet.

I'd also like to suggest you don't fly during the day with those attack helicopters. Fly at night to help keep them awake, but if they actually SEE an attack helicopter flying overhead, they'll know we're planning something and may begin to torture or execute the civilians.

Excellent plan, one I must admit I had not thought of. The Lucifers will be kept running on 2 hour shifts in pairs.Though the SAMs around the village should be neutralized, I don't see how this can be done without severe risk to the civilians we are trying to save.

The APC platoons have been split and are now around each of the 4 villages. Blackhawk Helicopters fly high and erradic paterns to keep the SAM sites (and enemy radars) busy. While all of this is going on, special forces soldiers advance on a ridgeline across from one of the villages. At the other 3 villages special forces move in.

ComOp's sniper's scout the villages. Each village doesn't have any land lines still operting, only radios. The snipers locate the towers, and systamatically shoot and destroy each of the radio transmitters.

Now that each of the villages are isolated from one another the terrorists can't operate as easily.

Excellent plan, one I must admit I had not thought of. The Lucifers will be kept running on 2 hour shifts in pairs.Though the SAMs around the village should be neutralized, I don't see how this can be done without severe risk to the civilians we are trying to save.

Well as long as the helo's are over the villages the SAM's will probably be locked onto them, as long as most of the terrorists' eyes. That way once we decided to "go" we can take the SAM's out first, or not even land any strike teams inside via helicopters. As long as the terrorist's think they're still in control they won't execute anyone. And as far as I know, they probably think that there aren't any foreign troops in this nation.

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Please send some soldiers as well and try to take out the terrorists.

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Could you please provide us with basic information? Such as how many people are estimated to be in each village?

Three Chinooks are inbound with light infantry onboard.
Is there a nearby, safe airport or base capable of landing large transports?
Do not open fire on the terrorists, they have civilian hostages.
We should breach the walls in several places, use smoke bombs and target rockets from the helo's to cause confusion inside the walls when we move in. We need some information on where captives are being held so as to take those areas quickly.

We don't need an arial assault. That just puts more people at risk on both sides.

The idea is the breech the village's in at least 3 places, send in teams to storm and secure, while having the civilians flow out into awaiting trucks to be driven away for medical attention and food.

I discourage anyone from using RPG's or non-smoke grenades inside the villages, too. Those weapons have high yeilds that could cause harm to structures or civilians.

The terrorists, from what our scout teams have saw, are armed with small amounts of ammo and AK seires rifles. No problem in trying to take them.

The smart thing to do however would be to take the bases one at a time. Since they can't talk to each other, they'll still be relativily off guard once we get there.

My advisors agree with the plan, the question regarding airfields was to bring in medical aid and specialised personel to deal with the situation afterward. I suggest allowing the use of suppressant gases (tear gas etc.) in the attack. My troops (75 L. Infantry) are moving to their positions now and should be ready within the hour. Begin the attack soon after nightfall in order to take advantage of the IR technology available to us.

Assault teams are in position, and ready to move. I would prefer to wait until the host nation had some representative to ward off any accusations against The Republic of Marric should there be civilian casualties.

Our APC's are ready to fire smoke grenades and tear gas into Village#1 (remember, we have to liberate 4 of them.)

OOC: I suggest we wait a few RL hours before we start this though. I'll be on later but I have to go now.

2200, Outside Village 1

"Ok guys, this is it. We're going in in under 5 minutes. If we get this site in a short amount of time we'll move on to Village 2. Keep your bursts low and short. No grenades or rockets, try to protect the civilians. Remember, hearts and minds."

Elskede would be willing to send 5 of its Inquisitorial-Assassins to aide in the destruction of the terrorist networks underground

Due to the Farbanti Protocol forbidding any direct military actions in foreign affiars, and seeing as the Foxtecha Corporation is already involved in the Quiblechistan Conflict, we entreat that all terrorists be arrested and brought to Millerian Authorities. Upon trial and conviction we request that the Millerian Government hand the terrorists over to us.

Just punishment will be delt out in the underground Foxtecha Prison, a facility 6 miles underground where inmates are kept concrete cells, sealed by three inch thick steel doors, electronically locked. The inmates also spend 16 hours of the day working for the Foxtecha Corporation, 1 for eating, and 7 for sleeping.

I don't with turning them over. But if my soldiers capture anyone we're going to interrogate them, do a background search, and if they have no known links to any McKagan jihad's then we'll turn them over.

Soldiers around the first village begin moving closer to the wall.

"3...2...1... Go!"

An explosion at the main door, along with 2 other positions, allows soldiers direct routes into the base. They run in and immidiatly take up positions around the entrances. Almost as soon as that happens a few civilians run out.

All looked clear.

Just then fire opened up from a hidden machine gun bunker. Over 75% of the base remained unclaimed.

As the troops were pinned down because they couldn't use grenades or rockets, an urban assault vehicle rolled out into the courtyard. It's advanced weapons turret turned directly toward the machine gun nest and fired off a few hundred rounds from it's 50cal. machine guns.

Under the cover of this large peice of equipment soldiers moved up and civilians moved out to be taken into the nearest city for medical attention and food.

Soldiers from one of the other entrance points poured across the courtyard and put the remaining enemies into a crossfire.

The final shot, from the APC mounted 50cal., impacted a terrorist in the chest and dropped him.

As the area was rulled safe medics ran in and tended to the wounded and dead.

A Leiutenant looked at a Sgt. "keep 2 squads here. 10 men should be enough to hold any uprising off."

The units moved down the road to the next objective.


Casulties

Civilians - 3
Soldiers - 1

Several breaching charges explode around the village wall allowing the Marric Republican Guard to swarm in. They stay low, firing short, lethal bursts into the haze. Several of the terrorists take cover in the doorways to homes, returning fire sporatically. As the civilians flee, the Guards fall back, protecting them with their bodies and hails of lead.

Message from Imperial Admiral Janine Hildesdatter to the leader of McKagen.

"Early reports suggest you are doing well within the village, but we have an aircraft carrier nearby, give us the word and we can dispatch a chinook containg twenty infantrymen instantly"

The Medical teams assigned to the Gaurds line up the civilians, treating minor wounds and checking prints and descriptions against known terrorists. After being cleard, the villagers are sent home under the watchful eyes of the troops doing one last house to house search.

Message from Col. Altmar of the Republican Guard to Imperial Admiral Janine Hildesdatter.

Any troops you could supply would be appreciated. Please be advised there are hostile SAMs in the other villages. Two of our Lucifers will escort the Chinook once it is in range.

The view was amazing.

A volley of carbine fire shot across the street and into the doorway's and windows of streets on the other side of the street.

"Sir! Our units have surrounded this building. It's a hardened structure, possibly an old ammo dump or something. We're doing all we can to determine if there are any civilians present. If there isn't, can I have your permission to level the building with artillery fire?" Those were the words from the Seargent as he turned to keep surpressing fire on a window on the top of a building. Turning back he looked at the company commander. "Sure, sure. But MAKE SURE they're not any civilians in there! We're not in Saharistan you know! This country could actually respond if we went around like Rambo!"

Message from Imperial Admiral Janine Hildesdatter to the leader of McKagen.

"Early reports suggest you are doing well within the village, but we have an aircraft carrier nearby, give us the word and we can dispatch a chinook containg twenty infantrymen instantly"

"We're whooping ass!"

A shot rings out from the soldiers sidearm as he fires a shot from his sidearm into the chest of a close terrorist.

"If you want to send someone, have them land at the temporary airfield we've set up just south of Village#1. We've got some scout teams there that can lead you to the combat zones."

Signed,
Some Soldier with a radio in a ditch somewhere

Listening in on the chatter, one of the remaining Lucifers dropped into a position in front of the building and proceeded to run several scans with IR and X-rays.
"Civilians possible in the North East corner of the building, lower level. Be advised, civilians possible!" Then the chopper was pelted with small arms fire and was forced to retreat to a safer area.

Admiral Hildesdatter smiled as she read the return telegram, at once she turned to her command crew.
"Sound the alarm" she declared

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The Chinook took to the air, containing 20 members of the Crimson Dagger infantry brigade and headed towards the villages
"Hold here" Captain Hakon Torson yelled to the pilot, and await the escorts"
"Scratch that" the Pilot replied, I jsut recieved instructions to land at a temporary airfield


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The Chinook landed and the troops descended and headed towards the village

"Dammit! No artillery this time! Alpha Squad, GO!"

With that warning 10 soldiers surrounded the lower level of the building. They cleared the windows and then kicked down the door. Although one soldier was shot under the staircase he took down the enemy as well. The civilians were escorted out.

"Damnit private! Get back on the wire with those chopper pilots! Find out if anyone else is in the building!"

The Crimson Daggers arrived in the village to find a scene of chaos awaiting them, gunfire echoed across walls with the daemonic laugh of some god.
From a nearby a shot rang out, striking one of the men, he fell clutching the wound in his shoulder.
Torson stepped next to the man and called for a media from any nearby faction. He pointed to the building.
"Exterminate" he yelled, the soldiers brief nods showed their understanding of this drilled-in command. In unison they turned around M-16s raised and blasted through the window, a scream echoing from inside assured them of their success.

As the C-12 trundled to a stop the medics and workers began to pour out. They extended the temporary hospital and moved more specialised equipment in, to better treat those wounded in the fighting. As the casualties were brought in and the medical personel went to work, the remaining soldiers started to unload several pallets of food and medical supplies for the civilians who were temporarily displaced.

I'll send my best. It is codenamed the clown, but more properly known as Spartan 117. He'll have your terrorist's F'ed up in no time. I'll send supplies to your villages Via pelican drop. Who's yo daddy?

"Sir! Thermal imaging shows the building is clear!"

"GREAT! BLOW THE FUCKER'S BACK TO HELL!"

With that, the skies opened.

Within moments whistling could be heard, then an explosion in some trees, and then several on top of the compound.

"YEEEHAW!" Said the warhawk of a commander as the building crashed in on itself.

"I got them' motha fuckers! BURN!"

Col. Altmar hung up the Satphone in the radio tent. "Orders from higher up are to continue as we see fit, so long as we limit the casualties."
His subordinate laughed, "So basically, if it works out, it was the general's plan, if the villagers die, you're incompetent."
The senior Guard smiled ruefully, "Something like that, but we are getting another C-12 loaded with a few pounds of extra fuel and a handful more troops, all thanks to him," at that, he turned and walked out into the early morning darkness.

Hakon watched as in the distance a building collapsed
"What in the name of carnality is that" he pondered as he peered around the side of a building, two of his men had carried the injured trooper to an allied med-centre. Two terrorists suddenly sprang into view before him, pistols in hands. With an arm gesture Hakon and two of his warriors dived from the corner and carved through the terrorists with a burst of gunfire, unfortunately one of their troops was killed in the exchange as a blast took away most of the right hand side of his head. Hakon shook his head and dived for the next building.

The airfield, now resembling the coalition military base it now was, was quiet in the early morning softness. Then, a low whine broke the night air, then another, and another. One of the Lucifers was rolled onto it's side as an RPG landed near it, another hit the food stacked and ready to be distributed come morning light, the third ripped through the canvas side of the field hospital and impacted the concrete floor, killing three doctors and severely woudning another as well as furthur aggrevating the wounds of the soldiers and civilians withing.
The base quickly sprang into action, but dispite the efforts of the troops and helo's, no terrorists were captured who could be related to the attack.

Altmar glared at the smoking hospital. Turned and walked to the section of the compoud where those captured (what few there were) were being held. Once there, he waved the trooper guarding them aside, grabbed one at random and punched him in the jaw. He then turned and went into the command tent.
Meanwhile, scouts were reporting increased activaty at the other three villages, as well as unconfirmed civilian reports that another, affiliated group was nearby and looking for revenge.

Hakon gazed through the window of the house he stood by, amazed by what he saw, two terrorists stood there, distracted by a woman they had tied to a chair. She bled from her nose and mouth and appeared to have suffered a severe beating.
Hakon was sickened by this display of violence, but saw he had an opportunity to capture one of these scum. He headed towards the door of the house with two of his troops after placing two at each window of the buildings three.
Ordering one of his troops to cover him Hakon kicked the door from its hinges, a sound amplified by the sound of shattering glass from the windows as rifle-butts were brought to bear against them.
The first terrorist coudn't even turn around before Hakons bullets punctured his stomach, the second raised his rifle but Hakon spun under thanks to his years of martial arts training and shattered his wrist befopre driving his rifle butt into the mans stomach, bringing him to his knees. He called out
"Bring in the troops, inform the Admiral we had a prisoner and await orders, oh and find me some handcuffs"

As soldiers poured into the 3rd village all was going good. Under 10 civilians dead, and under 3 soldiers killed.

The leader of 1st Platoon was so hyped up from the last war he didn't even look for cover as he entered. He just had a CX-3 and a pistol and was wildly fireing into windows, doorwars, cars, anything that moved, and some things that didn't.

He eventually stopped and took some downtime behind a building for an MRE, whereas he still found a way to shoot a terroist who was trying to run back down the road in the back with a pistol. Finishing the MRE he got on his radio as the troops moved forward across this base.

"Sir, this is Sgt. Strouth! We've got over 75% of the 3rd village under our control! But we lost the element of surprise after the last village. Resistance here is low because we think everyone hoped over to the other base! We have NO civilian loses or soldiers down here! Mission is going ahead of schedule, but I request a coalition of other nations at the last village, or we might lose some people!"

The Sergeant walked down the road with only his sidearm, poping terrorists out of windows on both sides before the area was declared secure.

Admiral Hildesdatter picked up the message from McKagens forces due to her communications network, without hesitation she grabbed her mic

"Strouth, this is Admiral Hildesdatter of the Elskedian Empires Naval Administration, I am dispatching a second chinook with twenty more Crimson-dagger members to the base you are planning assault, E.T.A 10 minutes"

The Sergeant walked up to the APC that was sitting near the walls of the 4th and last village to be liberated. "Ok boys, we've got some reinforcements inbound, we're going to wait for them. Let's go shoot some bad guys and then we can go home!"

As requested, 60 Republican Guards, now supplemented with 20 fresh off the plane, took positions outside the last village. Creeping to their breach points they came under heavy small arms fire from terrorists on the wall and in towers.
"Dammit sir!" one radio officer yelled, "we can't get close enough to plant the charges."
"We need some way to get in without sacrificing every one of our troops," Altmar said as he walked in the growing light. "Get the other commanders, we must hear from them."

"Good! Maybe they're be less of them on the streets!"

A soldier got behind the 50cal on the APC. Along with 8 other APC's around the village they opened up on anyone on the wall.

The Chinook descended around 500 yards from the APC and Captain Trinesdatter stepped out, sweeping her blonde hair from her face as she did so, her troops followed her.
"Strouth, I'm Trinesdatter, status report?"

Finally, Altmar ordered the Lucifers to breach the walls. All five sped in, low and fast, firing their rockets into the concrete. Several terrorists flew from the wall as explosions rocked them.
The Guards begain to move, sprinting for the comparative safety within the walls, they fired short bursts, more intent on keeping fire off themselves than killing the target, once in, they headed for the gates to let in the armour.

"We're STILL whoopin' ass!"

He fired a shot from his Beretta across the wall, nearly hitting a perfect headshot on a terrorist.

Stepping behind an APC for cover, "We've got the place surrounded and we're taking them down as the come to the wall. The poor bastards don't realize that if they keep trying to challenge our 50cals from where they are they're going to be whiped out before we reach street level! Hell, I'm ordering my men to go through shifts of sleep before we enter the compound!"

"Sir" someone said to Strouth.

"We've got a hole on the other side of the compound, do you want us to send someone in from there?"

"Yeah, erm... sure... whatever. I've got a sniper over here and i'm waiting for him to...." The Sergeant leaned against the APC to take his target. He fired a single shot from his carbine. A sniper rolled off the wall to the outside of the compound. "Nevermind. I'll be over there in a minute. Send in our APC's now though."

Seeing the Marricians tear a hole in wall the Elskedian troops followed, cutting down terrorists as they appeared, eagerly they advanced through the backstreets smashing through windows to check the interior of houses while still moving.
Trinesdatter stood just behind two of her troops as they advanced, culling another terrorist, victory looked assured when suddenly an explosion tore through one of the houses shredding the two troops in front of her instantly, once the dust had cleared she saw the cause- a trip wire attacked to an explosive device- she grabbed her comm-link.
"Admiral, theyhave placed booby traps"

On board the aircraft carrier the Admiral transmitted the message to all allied forces

The scene was grisly, the Guards fought their way past piles of dead civilians, most still warm though clearly dead. One radio officer relayed this information to the commanders, saying that it looked like the entire population of the village had been slaughtered when they found out that the other villages were being taken.
The Guards met little resistance at the gate, mainly due to the .50's on the APC's. Once open, the world could look on the terror.

I sent in 15 APC's and 100 soldiers. I lost 0 APC's and 4 soldiers.

"Boys, head back to the runway, get on the Staek's, and let's go home."

With that, the APC's are loaded back onto the 3 semi-orbital transport planes and imbound back to the McKagan homeland.

Trinesdatter observed the terrorist guarding a large concrete buildings entranceway from around the corner, why this one man was not involved in combat was anyones guess, but there must be something important in that structure, hastily she ordered five of her men to sneak around the back of it as her and the rest of the team ran out at the terrorist.
"Drop your weapon and get on your knees" Trinesdatter yelled, the terrorist complied as two of her soldiers quietly kicked him into submission and restrained him.
"Now the, lets see what they have in here"

5 Lucifers (1 Damaged)
95 troops (6 dead, 2 wounded)
3 doctors killed, one wounded

After patching up the wounded and handing control of the region back to the aggrieved nation, the Republican Guards loaded onto the cargo planes and Chinooks and headed home.

The building had been stormed successfully, two more terrorists lay dead and an Elskedian wounded, but that was irrelavant- they had captured six people who claimed to be important members of the organistion- truth extraction processes would soon determine that.

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"I, Emperor Offa, wish to make a statement to the World, our operation is over, we paid a high price for victory- but a worthy one for liberty, three Elskedians are dead,ten of our allies troops are dead, several non-military aide workers are dead, we personally killed at least two dozen terrorists and captured eight more, including many which seem important, that is all the information I can provide you with, we wish to thank Marric and McKagan, our alliance won the day, that is all"