Geisenfried
31-05-2005, 01:05
Nicosia, Cyprus, Geisenfried
Grand Office, The Royal Residence
Within the hallowed halls of the Royal Residence, King Alexander and his advisors, primarily the three Grand Marshals of the Military had long been discussing a topic that would have great consequence, no matter what the decision. In particular, the most heated debate was between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Duke Reginald Xanka and Grand Marshal Wilhelm Jamitov, head of the Royal Army.
"For what reason do we need Syria! Cyprus and Lebanon serve our purposes fine. An action like invading Syria might be catastrophic for us within the international community!"
"I don't see Roach Busters, the Parthians, the Great Sixth Reich of the Generic Empire being decried, despite their blatant acts of imperialism. We need more living space on the mainland, and Syria almost completely surrounds Lebanon. Also, Syria has large amounts of supplies that would benefit the entirety of Geisenfried..."
"That's bullshit, Wilhelm! You know compared to them, we're nothing. If we tried to do something like them, they wouldn't hesitate to claim that we'd attack them next, and then run us over before anything could happen! Think of Geisenfried here, not your stupid imperialistic ideas."
"No. No nation would attack us and not attack someone else for doing the same thing, without losing face from the international community."
"Enough! Wilhelm, Reginald, cease this bickering!"
"Yes, your majesty..."
"I have decided. A declaration announcing our annexation of Syria is to occur within the hour. Grand Marshals Wilhelm, Anthony, and Nicholas... if they do not accept it, force it upon them."
"Yes, your majesty."
The three grand marshals left, Wilhelm having a broad smirk across his face.
"Reginald, your concerns are valid, but Wilhelm makes a point... why would someone attack us, and not them, for the same exact thing?"
“But… please, your majesty, reconsider…”
“No. The decision is final.”
Syrian-Lebanese Border
As expected, the Syrians had refused the offer of annexation. And, as expected, Geisenfried retaliated with a blitzkrieg attack. Syrian border defenses had all but broken, as thousands of Knight MBTs, Sentinel III Howitzer, Cougar ATVs, and Crusader IFVs, and near half a million troops raced across the border, mercilessly barraging Syrian defense forces. The Geisenfried Royal Air Force obliterated concentrated Syrian positions with ruthless bombing operations. As the first day of war settled, Geisenfried forces had already almost reached the Syrian capital of Damascus. Many were hopeful that the entire war and annexation would be completed within the week's end. Whether that would be accomplished or not would soon be found out.
((OOC: The military part of the post would have been better, but I'm somewhat in a rush right now...))
Grand Office, The Royal Residence
Within the hallowed halls of the Royal Residence, King Alexander and his advisors, primarily the three Grand Marshals of the Military had long been discussing a topic that would have great consequence, no matter what the decision. In particular, the most heated debate was between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Duke Reginald Xanka and Grand Marshal Wilhelm Jamitov, head of the Royal Army.
"For what reason do we need Syria! Cyprus and Lebanon serve our purposes fine. An action like invading Syria might be catastrophic for us within the international community!"
"I don't see Roach Busters, the Parthians, the Great Sixth Reich of the Generic Empire being decried, despite their blatant acts of imperialism. We need more living space on the mainland, and Syria almost completely surrounds Lebanon. Also, Syria has large amounts of supplies that would benefit the entirety of Geisenfried..."
"That's bullshit, Wilhelm! You know compared to them, we're nothing. If we tried to do something like them, they wouldn't hesitate to claim that we'd attack them next, and then run us over before anything could happen! Think of Geisenfried here, not your stupid imperialistic ideas."
"No. No nation would attack us and not attack someone else for doing the same thing, without losing face from the international community."
"Enough! Wilhelm, Reginald, cease this bickering!"
"Yes, your majesty..."
"I have decided. A declaration announcing our annexation of Syria is to occur within the hour. Grand Marshals Wilhelm, Anthony, and Nicholas... if they do not accept it, force it upon them."
"Yes, your majesty."
The three grand marshals left, Wilhelm having a broad smirk across his face.
"Reginald, your concerns are valid, but Wilhelm makes a point... why would someone attack us, and not them, for the same exact thing?"
“But… please, your majesty, reconsider…”
“No. The decision is final.”
Syrian-Lebanese Border
As expected, the Syrians had refused the offer of annexation. And, as expected, Geisenfried retaliated with a blitzkrieg attack. Syrian border defenses had all but broken, as thousands of Knight MBTs, Sentinel III Howitzer, Cougar ATVs, and Crusader IFVs, and near half a million troops raced across the border, mercilessly barraging Syrian defense forces. The Geisenfried Royal Air Force obliterated concentrated Syrian positions with ruthless bombing operations. As the first day of war settled, Geisenfried forces had already almost reached the Syrian capital of Damascus. Many were hopeful that the entire war and annexation would be completed within the week's end. Whether that would be accomplished or not would soon be found out.
((OOC: The military part of the post would have been better, but I'm somewhat in a rush right now...))