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Note that if eyerone accepts, I will have virtually eaten up my entire military budget for approximatley 3 years... Tax time!

A discussion aboard the Salmon Annihilator, a large fishing trawler working the waters off the coast of Alaska:

"Captain, we've finished repairing the damage to our gill-nets", Ensign Pike reported.

"Did you find out what caused it?", the captain asked.

"Well, yessir, it was a lot of different things that could all be characterized as 'discarded seafaring post consumer items'".

"You mean trash, right," the captain sighed. This trash problem had been growing in intensity over the past two years.

"Yessir, trash. Lots of military junk like worn out jungle boots, empty MRE bags and marker bouys all with the 'Wars World' insignia on them. Then there were the er, bigger items."

"Such as -"

"One of the nets got weighed down and was dragging bottom. It snagged on a sunken attack helicopter rotor. We sent 'Bosco' the RPV down to cut it loose and found what looked like an entire squadron's worth of choppers, vehicles and hundreds of sea-container boxes. Looks like Wars World dumped a bunch of their equipment to lighten the load before they took off to their new home."

The ensign continued, "The chilling thing is there were a bunch of bodies down there too. At first we thought there had been some kind of battle, but when we got closer, we discovered that they were clones. None of them had battle scars on them. Its almost like they just marched off the back of a troop ship into about 400 feet of water in full battle armor."

"Clones, eh?" the captain mused aloud, "makes sense they wouldn't want to take those on a long journey. You know how much it costs to feed a clone army every day?"

"Yessir, its incredibly expensive, even if they're only on a bread and water diet. But heh, we can't criticize. Wasted Genius just dumped a freight car of money on that train to Denver."

"I hear you ensign, I hear you. Damned politicians - they're all the same. We should have stuck with the Republicans."

"No sir! Maybe the current party isn't that effective, but don't forget, the Republicans caused the break up of the old United States."

"Well, I guess we all have our political opinions. Thank you for the report, ensign, you are dismissed."

With that the captain turned and headed off for the bridge, grumbling under his breath about clones and Republicans.

Note that if eyerone accepts, I will have virtually eaten up my entire military budget for approximatley 3 years... Tax time!

Heh, BY, the ol' "guns or butter dilemma." Sounds like a good strategic decision though.

Also, Wasted Genius may be having a kind of military garage sale within the next year (I leave it up to you to interpret whether thats real-time or Earth NA time). All sorts of things might go on the auction block: Aircraft carriers, tanks, maybe the whole shootin' match (pun intended). ;)

WG is looking at a real internal political powderkeg as we decide whether we were on the right track with our idealistic "peace, love and rock-n-roll" government. Don't get me wrong, we're still on the pacifist track and we'd love to trade just about anything with just about anybody, but I think we're going to stop playing with our train set and try to drum up something a little more engaging on the international scene.

The 501st Legion respectfully declines Beautiful Yalaluxurios' offer for its European territories.

The Goverment of Yalaluxurios is willing to pay even more for your territory, could you kindly give us an offer? And also they would like to tell you that the consequenses of not accepting or offering could be grave.

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Haha Ha Ha! I like it!

Thats, um... nice

Hahahah! That's funny!

I'm sorry, but i cannot accept your offer Yalaluxrious.

Oh and thank you for the replacement territory!

The Goverment of Yalaluxurios is willing to pay even more for your territory, could you kindly give us an offer? And also they would like to tell you that the consequenses of not accepting or offering could be grave.

OOC: pretend I posted this a few days ago.

From MSPN:

Well, fans, we've reached the half way point of the season, so let's take a look at how things stand

Eastern Conference (W-L-T-OTL-Pts)
Aroostook 29-19-6-2 101
Newark 28-19-5-3 97
Maineiacs City 28-23-6-1 97
Quebec 26-21-6-5 95
Boston 23-22-9-1 88
Allegheney 23-28-3-1 79
Acadia 15-29-6-4 61

Central Conference
Philadelphia 32-18-2-3 103
Ottawa 26-28-10-2 100
Buffalo 27-23-3-1 91
Carolina 22-25-6-4 82
Cumberland 20-22-9-4 82
Pittsburgh 22-25-7-1 81
Georgetown 21-28-3-5 77

Western Conference
Toronto 32-17-6-1 109
Detroit 29-19-6-2 101
Chicago 26-21-6-3 93
St. Louis 26-21-5-4 92
Columbus 20-24-7-3 77
Minneapolis 16-24-12-4 76
Winnipeg 16-29-6-3 63

In today's All-Star game, the northern squad (TOR, OTT, QUE, ACA, ART, WIN, MIN, BOS, DET, MNC, BUF) defested the southern squad (NEW, ALG, PHL, PIT, GEO, CAR, CMB, CLM, STL, CHI) by a score of 4-2. The All-Star MVP was Alexander Mogilny of Toronto who had 2 goals and an assisst for the northern squad.

Hilton Head, Carolina Province

MSA (Maineiacs Space Agency) has announced plans to begin a program to launch a manned mission to Mars by the year 2020. Marvin Schummer, director of MSA said that tests were being conducted on a system that would produce rocket fuel from a small stock of H2 combined with CO2 extracted directly form the Martian atmosphere. "This is not some new, arcane technology." said Schummer. "The chemical process of electrolysis has been used for nearly 150 years and the the plan we are working on to get man to Mars was first proposed by scientists at NASA and Martin-Marietta in the early 1990s, before the breakup of the United States. The only difference is, we won't be cutting corners in the name of saving money like they did in the old days."

A discussion aboard the Salmon Annihilator, a large fishing trawler working the waters off the coast of Alaska:

"Captain, we've finished repairing the damage to our gill-nets", Ensign Pike reported.

"Did you find out what caused it?", the captain asked.

"Well, yessir, it was a lot of different things that could all be characterized as 'discarded seafaring post consumer items'".

"You mean trash, right," the captain sighed. This trash problem had been growing in intensity over the past two years.

"Yessir, trash. Lots of military junk like worn out jungle boots, empty MRE bags and marker bouys all with the 'Wars World' insignia on them. Then there were the er, bigger items."

"Such as -"

"One of the nets got weighed down and was dragging bottom. It snagged on a sunken attack helicopter rotor. We sent 'Bosco' the RPV down to cut it loose and found what looked like an entire squadron's worth of choppers, vehicles and hundreds of sea-container boxes. Looks like Wars World dumped a bunch of their equipment to lighten the load before they took off to their new home."

The ensign continued, "The chilling thing is there were a bunch of bodies down there too. At first we thought there had been some kind of battle, but when we got closer, we discovered that they were clones. None of them had battle scars on them. Its almost like they just marched off the back of a troop ship into about 400 feet of water in full battle armor."

"Clones, eh?" the captain mused aloud, "makes sense they wouldn't want to take those on a long journey. You know how much it costs to feed a clone army every day?"

"Yessir, its incredibly expensive, even if they're only on a bread and water diet. But heh, we can't criticize. Wasted Genius just dumped a freight car of money on that train to Denver."

"I hear you ensign, I hear you. Damned politicians - they're all the same. We should have stuck with the Republicans."

"No sir! Maybe the current party isn't that effective, but don't forget, the Republicans caused the break up of the old United States."

"Well, I guess we all have our political opinions. Thank you for the report, ensign, you are dismissed."

With that the captain turned and headed off for the bridge, grumbling under his breath about clones and Republicans.

OOC:
Totally cool. A very imaginative post. I borrowed your idea about the USA collapsing. Hope you don't mind.

No problem, it was an inevitable end given the political state of the US at the time...

Maybe you could RP the break up of the old NHL. Similar problem. What was the players union thinking??? Hopefully your league isn't oppressed by salary caps. :eek:

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Haha Ha Ha! I like it!

Now you're talkin'. Lets hope that thing never makes it off Midway!

BTW, WG has 'detained' a live clone we found wandering around our new Sakhalin protectorate. Must have gotten loose during all of the confusion of the Wars World pullout. I've a attached a link to its picture below:

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3119/Events/3119/KevinBacon_Count_5136250_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Bacon,%20Kevin

Sure, its underfed and looks like its approaching the end of its lifecycle, but once it's fattened up, I think it might be a formidable challenger to your "Project Teletubby" experiment.

Now you're talkin'. Lets hope that thing never makes it off Midway!

BTW, WG has 'detained' a live clone we found wandering around our new Sakhalin protectorate. Must have gotten loose during all of the confusion of the Wars World pullout. I've a attached a link to its picture below:

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3119/Events/3119/KevinBacon_Count_5136250_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Bacon,%20Kevin

Sure, its underfed and looks like its approaching the end of its lifecycle, but once it's fattened up, I think it might be a formidable challenger to your "Project Teletubby" experiment.


ROFL! That's Hilarious! But sadly, Kevin does need to fatten up! ;)

The Goverment of Yalaluxurios is willing to pay even more for your territory, could you kindly give us an offer? And also they would like to tell you that the consequenses of not accepting or offering could be grave.

The Nation Of Teymor is unable to accept your offer. Nice Clone WG!

The Nation of Beautiful Yalaluxurios informs the nation of Teymor that if they do not accept the offer, They will be forced to invade your country, taking not just europe, but all of your territory.

Yeah, our intel staff has been interro...erm, interviewing him but all he does is yammer on and on about being an actor. He swears he's not a clone but we know better.

We have him on a high-carb/low protein diet but he's complaining that the beer is warm and the pizza is cold. Clones. They can be such primadonnas.

A young boy and a dog wearing glasses step out of a glowing portal

"Are you sure this is a good idea, Mr. Peabody?"
"Of course I'm sure, Sherman. They'll never know the difference. All I have to do is reverse the polarity on the Way-Back, increase the power, and presto! the entire planet gets transported into the future!"
"OK, Mr. Peabody. What year shall I set it to?"
"2105 ought to be good enough."
"100 years? OK, I'm ready."

A young boy and a dog wearing glasses step out of a glowing portal

"Are you sure this is a good idea, Mr. Peabody?"
"Of course I'm sure, Sherman. They'll never know the difference. All I have to do is reverse the polarity on the Way-Back, increase the power, and presto! the entire planet gets transported into the future!"
"OK, Mr. Peabody. What year shall I set it to?"
"2105 ought to be good enough."
"100 years? OK, I'm ready."

OOC: Gawd I loved that show. I used to have a chronic tardiness issue with my job when the reruns came on at 7:30 AM. It looks like you finally solved the R&D issues with fusion reactors too. And Mr. Peabody/Sherman always came out just fine in the end, so here goes, I'm all in...

IC:

Wasted Genius' Prime Minister is in his office, reviewing the script of his next speech with his assistant, his public relations officer and his military advisor.

"Did you feel that?" The Prime Minister asked the group.

His assistant looked up and said,"Feel what?"

The military advisor paid no attention, but began furiously stabbing away at the 'Esc' key on his laptop.

The PM replied, "I don't really know. I just had a draft-mixed-with-a-skin-crawling sensation."

"Could it be allergies? Mine have been going nuts with all of this humidity lately", the PR officer offered.

"No it was definitely something..."

"Uhhh, maybe its got something to do with this -"

The military advisor turned his laptop around for everyone to see. There on the screen was the most horrifying message conceivable:


New updates available for your computer: Windows XP is now installing Service Pack 68. Please wait, this may take a few minutes.

Just then, the assistant's cell phone rang.

"What do you mean, have I looked at the calender on my Blackberry?" he asked, annoyed at the voice that was shouting so loud everyone in the room could hear it.

"OK, OK, keep your shirt on. I'll look!"

"Holy Jeezis -"

"Whats going on?" The Prime Minister asked, looking completely bewildered.

"Something must be wrong with the network. My Blackberry says its today, but its today... 2105!"

All three men jumped up and ran to the window. The thought hit them that if something this big had happened, there must be absolute mayhem in the streets below.

But the streets were calm. Everyone was going about their business like nothing had happened.

"Did we just move 100 years into the future, or am I imagining things?" asked the Prime Minister. He was holding the sides of his head with both hands.

The PR officer ventured, "Well, my first guess would be to say 'Yes' and 'No'. Mr. Jones Blackberry proves that we're 100 years in the future. I mean, those guys at RIM haven't made a really big goof since about 2002. If they say its 2105, I believe 'em.

He continued, "On the other hand I don't think we've moved through time, I think we've jumped over it."

The PR officer kept to himself about his suspicion that a boy and a dog with oversize glasses had something to do with this.

The Prime Minister's brow was furrowed and he had shifted to a one-hand-on-the-chin, one-arm-supporting-the-elbow stance.

"Well, since we have no other evidence than Mr. Jones Blackberry, we'd better call Maineiacs," he said, "Those guys are right at the cutting edge of scientific research. They'll be able to get to the bottom of this...."

And with that, I bid you all a goodnight. 7:25 AM translates to 12:25 AM WG time. See, I'm already in the future... :cool:

So now we're firmly entrenched in post-modern tech.

You guys are still running XP? My men are running Windows 2015 and mac OS.25 Mwa ha ha ha ha ha. Technilogicaly impared brethren, none can defeat our computer Skillz.

Anderson McDermott stood dazed for a minute. It seemed as if his surroundings had suddenly shifted. Also, he could have sworn he saw a boy walking a dog with glasses. He shook off his momentary disorientation and sat back down at his desk. He idly glanced at his computer screen. "WTF?" he wondered. "there must be something wrong with this new Microsoft 2100 OP that Wasted Genius sent us." The time and date display read September 10, 2105! He knew it was his birthday, but he was almost sure he wasn't 138. "Monica, would you come in here?" he called to his secretary.
"Yes Mr. President?"
"What's today's date?"
"Well, it's the 10th." she smiled "Happy birthday, sir."
"Thank you. Now what year is it?"
"Sir?"
"The year, Monica."
"2105. Are you OK?"
"It's always been 2105?" He asked
"Well, no. Before January it was 2104. Andy, you've been working to hard. Let me relax you." She began to unbutton her blouse.
Anderson smiled, but made a mental note to get in touch with Dr. Segal at Cornell to see if there was some logical explaination for this.

[OOC: Just out of curiousity, Maineiacs, is it just your president's birthday, or it is your actual birthday? If it's the latter, then happy birthday! I'm celebrating my 16th today as well! :D ]

[OOC: Just out of curiousity, Maineiacs, is it just your president's birthday, or it is your actual birthday? If it's the latter, then happy birthday! I'm celebrating my 16th today as well! :D ]


The date quoted, September 10th, is both Anderson McDermott's birhtday and mine. But Happy Birthday to you. I remember 16. Barely. :D

President Shinji Langley Ayanami was currently asleep at his desk. His day had been nondescript so far, as were the days before that. As president of the 501st Legion, all he did was sit around,watch fansubbed episodes of Gundam Seed, and play Starcraft while he let Vice President Takato Henry Makino and the members of his cabinet do the hard stuff; simply put, President Ayanami was a lazy-ass politician, and the general public couldn't care less. Heck, the general public didn't care much about anything else.

President Ayanami suddenly woke up in a daze, as if his surroundings were suddenly shifted. At first, he dismissed it as allergies; his had been really acting up as of late, due to the plants that his half-sister, Secretary of State Rei Langley Ikari, had placed in his office in order to "spruce up the place." He sneezed, which had the effect of shaking off his disorientation; he grabbed a tissue from the desk and blew his nose. "That does it. I'm giving these stupid plants back to Rei first thing tomorrow," he muttered to himself angrily.

"What's wrong with the plants I gave you, Mr. President?"

President Ayanami looked up to see Secretary of State Ikari glaring at him. "I said, what's wrong with the plants I gave you, Mr. President? Hello? Are you there?" Secretary Ikari snapped her fingers. "Shinji!"

"Oh. Hey there, sis. Listen, about those plants, you knew I was allergic to them. Why'd you put them in my office?"

"I just thought they looked pretty," Secretary Ikari said sheepishly. "Anyway, back to business, Mr. President. There's something I need to show you."

"What is it?"

Secretary Ikari brought out her laptop, opened it up, and turned it around to face President Ayanami. "This."

President Ayanami stared at the computer screen, which said:

New updates available for your computer: Windows XP is now installing Service Pack 68. Please wait, this may take a few minutes.

"Also, there's something else," Secretary Ikari said. She took out her Blackberry and looked at the calendar. "According to my Blackberry, it's 2105."

"What? Tell me you're joking."

"No, I'm serious, Mr. President. Check your own computer and look at your own Blackberry."

President Ayanami glanced at his computer; it displayed the same message as Secretary Ikari's laptop. He then looked at his own Blackberry; it also said the year was 2105. "You're serious."

"Yes, I'm serious. The thing is, nobody's really making a big deal about this," Secretary Ikari said. "Everybody else is just going about their business as usual, to the best of my knowledge."

"The only logical explanation for this is that we've somehow...jumped forward in time. Try offering a different reason as to why we've skipped an entire century forward," President Ayanami said.

"I...can't, Mr. President," Secretary Ikari replied. "I'm a politician, not a scientist."

"Well, you'd better place a call to Dr. Mallari at the University of the Philippines. She's our leading expert in these sorts of things. Maybe she can give us some details on this sudden jump forward in time."

Sakhalin Island, deep in a security facility. Two security gaurds are sitting in the break room, drinking coffee, eating donuts and watching WGNN.

The news of the "time rift" scrolls by on the ubiquitous WGNN ticker at the bottom of the TV screen.

"You see that Harry, its a hundred years later than it was."

"Was when?"

"I dunno, when it was what it isn't. I gotta say, you wear 135 pretty well."

"Thanks dufus." Harry continued his cow-like chewing of his donut.

"Hey Harry, you think this time thingy did anything to the clone? I mean, some things seem to be effected like electronic devices and computer networks, but other things like plants and people aren't."

Harry stopped in mid-chew, and looked over quizically at Bob.

"Hmm, guess that all depends on whether you consider a clone to be 'people'."

Bob continued, "Thats what I'm sayin'. If he ain't people he's probably..."

They both bolted up and started running down the hall to the 'detainment suite'. Both were already spinning images in their mind of some mummified corpse lying on the floor with its tongue hanging out of its mouth.

They burst throught the door.

"Hey guys," the clone said, "Is it pizza time already? I'll have Canadian bacon and pineapple. And none of that cheap 'Keystone' beer this time. I'm dyin' for a Sam Adams."

Harry looked at Bob with disgust.

"For this you made me get up?"

The Prime Minister's staff was bustling about, but nobody was really doing anything. Even though the rest of the world wasn't really paying much attention to the 'time rift', they figured they should be panicking. What other value could the government provide, except to over-worry things?

The Prime Minister, his assistant, the Public Relations Officer and the Mililtary Advisor emerged from the Rhomboid Office.

"OK, so we know that most things aren't really effected by this. But electronic equipment, computer networks and the internet all register it. What next?" asked the Public Relations Officer.

"I,for one, am going to plant myself in front of a computer for the next few days," declared the PM, "From what I've seen so far, there's a whole century of history to catch up on. Funny how it all fits in so well and nothing has changed. Did you happen to catch the history of how our country formed? What I've been able to gather so far is that those damned Republicans really stepped in something stinky. Over and over and over..."

The assistant spoke up. "With all due respect sir, my mother is a devout Republican."

"Oh, right. Sorry. OK, we'd all better catch up on our history lesson though."

With that the little group all ambled off to their offices to begin their first month in the new century.

"The short answer, Mr. President, us it was a prank." said Dr. Segal.
"A prank? What do you mean a prank? A talking dog and a kid sent the entire f---ing planet 100 years into the future as a prank?"
"Near as we can figure. It was actually very clever. Living tissue was not affected, neither plant nor animal, but everything else was."
"There's going to be mass panic over this." said McDermott. "what should we do?"
"Nothing" said Segal.
"Nothing?"
"Most people haven't even noticed. You said your secretary hadn't noticed. Besides, somehow, history's been filled in. You remember how The USA collapsed in the early 21st century and took the rest of the world with it, right?"
"Well, yes. Wait -- why do I remember that? that didn't happen did it?"
"Yes and no, sir. It didn't happen that way before, but it did happen -- already happened, I mean, now. Eveyone who did notice will eventually have their memory 'filled in' withthe new history. Soon what happened before the incident willbe forgotten. I think it just best to just go on about our business."
"That seems like lying to people. " said Anderson.
"We're not really lying. It did happen, and soon even we won't remember it any other way."
McDermott looked at the graying scientist as if the man were crazy.
"Semantics is a wonderful thing, Mr. President."

September 21, 2105

Stony Brook, Allegheney --

The newly constructed fusion reactor at Stony Brook began operation today. "This marks a new era for humankind." said project director Dr. Elizabeth Parker. "Humanity has finally been freed from dependence on fossil fuels. Mother Earth need no longer be poisoned, and people need no longer compete for scarce resources. At long last, we have a clean, inexpensive, renewable energy source." The Maineiacs Energy Comission has announced that several more reactors will soon be built. sites include Oak Ridge, Cumberland; Bangor, Aroostook; Omaha, Dakota; and Timmins, Ontario.

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October 5, 2105

HILTON HEAD, CAROLINA PROVINCE

The Atlas X rocket sat on the launchpad, gleaming in the sunlight. Atop the rocket sat unmanned probe that would be sent to Mars. It contained both the ISPP (In-situ Propellant Production) module with its stock of H2, which would begin synthesizing CH4 for fuel and H2O from the hydrogen and CO2 drawn from the Martian atmosphere. And the ERV (Earth Return Vehicle) that would return the astronauts to earth after their year-long stay on Mars. Shortly after the probe's six-month journey ended, the Manned mission, Beagle II, would send its crew to Chryse Planitia to look for suitable sites for a base.

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Sorry about my unexplained absence. Damned life caught up to me again. "They" found me even though I thought the whereabouts of the Batcave were safely hidden behind that bush....

Maineiacs in Space, Mars Next Stop

Hilton Head, NC Province, Maineacs - The world watched with great anticipation as Maineiacs launched the first phase of its manned mission to Mars.

The ambitious project could forever change the way Earth NA sees its place in the universe as humankind begins its journey to the planets, and someday, the stars.

Wasted Genius' Prime Minister hailed the successful launch as "a symbol of the enduring spirit of adventure within us all." While WG's own space program has been limited to unmanned research missions and Earth Sciences studies, today's launch could spark new interest among the people and encourage funding for public and private aerospace investment.

Dr. Fredrick Madsen, a veteran astronaut with NADA (National Aerospace Development Administration) has expressed interest in hitching a ride to Mars. "Our program is at least 18 months behind Maineiacs, so definitely, I'd jump at any opportunity to bum a ride to Mars. I'm sure my background in geophysics could be put to use somehow."

Whether Dr. Madsen makes it to the red planet or not remains to be seen. But as today's launch proves, Maineiacs future there looks certain.

You guys are still running XP? My men are running Windows 2015 and mac OS.25 Mwa ha ha ha ha ha. Technilogicaly impared brethren, none can defeat our computer Skillz.

Ah yes, you may be on Windows 2105, but SP 68 finally got all of the bugs in XP worked out. Of course they did sneak a line into the Licensing Agreement that says something like "I pledge my eternal soul to Bill Gates and hereby declare him to be my Master for all time." Most people don't see this because they just click on the "Accept" option without reading. Boy will they be in for a surprise on "judgement day."

As for your OS 25 platform: I'm guessing you all have brand new Macs then. My experience with any major revision on a Mac usually means "time to dump your old hardware." The box for XP SP 68 still asserts that you can run it on a Pentium II with 128 MB RAM. (At precisely midnight, under the light of a full moon, when the planets are in perfect alignment.)

HNN Broadcast

"...In other news, Halberdgardia has finally completed a sweeping infrastructural upgrade in their territories worldwide. The project, which cost trillions of dollars, is regarded as one of the most incredible engineering feats ever undertaken in infrastructure.

"The cornerstone of the project was the construction of a massive network of fusion power generators across the United Kingdom, Iceland, India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives. Halberdgardian Secretary of Energy Robin Metzer hailed the new power plant network as 'a stunning achievement for Halberdgardia' and that 'the Halberdgardian people deserve nothing less than cheap, reliable energy from their country's utility services.'

"Another aspect of the project was a sweeping overhaul of transportation routes across Halberdgardia, particularly in Halberdgardia's Asian territory. Countries like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka underwent a near-complete reconstruction of their entire highway systems, and enjoyed the benefits of the cutting-edge maglev system as well. Maglev routes not only cover countless thousands of miles of Halberdgardian territory, but also bridge the gaps between England and Ireland, England and Iceland, Ireland and Iceland, India and Sri Lanka, and India and Maldives. Pending permission of the Defuniak government, a maglev system has also been proposed to link New Zealand and Australia. Additionally, pending permission of the 501st Legion government, a maglev track would link England to France, which would replace the Chunnel as the primary mode of cross-Channel transportation.

"Word has it that the Halberdgardian military is also due for an overhaul, but the Halberdgardian Department of Defense has refused to comment on any such efforts."

Additionally, pending permission of the Wasted Genius government, a maglev track would link England to France, which would replace the Chunnel as the primary mode of cross-Channel transportation.



France belongs to 501st Legion

The 501st Legion officially grants Halberdgardia permission to build a maglev line between England and France.


From the latest issue of the 501st Times:

501st Legion To Adopt Fusion Power and Overhaul Transportation

By MIMORI TORISUNA
Times Beijing Bureau

BEIJING --- In light of Halberdgardia's recent overhaul of its energy and transportation infrastructure, the government of the 501st Legion has decided that it will do the same in its own territories. Regarding this plan, 501st Legion Secretary of Energy Ryuho Adjani said earlier today, "The fine people of this nation deserve nothing less than cheap, reliable, non-polluting energy sources and faster, more efficient modes of travel. This entire project will be nothing short of a stunning achievement for the 501st Legion."

Construction has already begun on a network of nuclear fusion reactors across all territories of the 501st Legion, using blueprints obtained from Maineiacs scientists, who were the first to develop the technology. Plans have been drawn up to develop maglev lines and reconstruct all roads throughout all 501st Legion territories. All nuclear-powered ships in the 501st Legion Navy (all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, Kirov-class battlecruisers, and Akula-, Oscar II-, and Typhoon-class submarines) are currently being overhauled to have their old fission reactors replaced with brand-new fusion powerplants.

France belongs to 501st Legion

OOC: Noted, and edited. Thank you.

From MBS News:

Maineiacs City--

The Department of Transportation has annonced that it will begin construction of a high-speed maglev network across Maineiacs. The first line to be built will run from Maineiacs City to Boston, with more to follow. The multi-million Energy Credit project is expected to take 5 years.

The 501st Legion officially grants Halberdgardia permission to build a maglev line between England and France.


From the latest issue of the 501st Times:

501st Legion To Adopt Fusion Power and Overhaul Transportation

By MIMORI TORISUNA
Times Beijing Bureau

BEIJING --- In light of Halberdgardia's recent overhaul of its energy and transportation infrastructure, the government of the 501st Legion has decided that it will do the same in its own territories. Regarding this plan, 501st Legion Secretary of Energy Ryuho Adjani said earlier today, "The fine people of this nation deserve nothing less than cheap, reliable, non-polluting energy sources and faster, more efficient modes of travel. This entire project will be nothing short of a stunning achievement for the 501st Legion."

Construction has already begun on a network of nuclear fusion reactors across all territories of the 501st Legion, using blueprints obtained from Maineiacs scientists, who were the first to develop the technology. Plans have been drawn up to develop maglev lines and reconstruct all roads throughout all 501st Legion territories. All nuclear-powered ships in the 501st Legion Navy (all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, Kirov-class battlecruisers, and Akula-, Oscar II-, and Typhoon-class submarines) are currently being overhauled to have their old fission reactors replaced with brand-new fusion powerplants.


Hey, how did you obtain my blueprints? :eek:

Hey, how did you obtain my blueprints? :eek:
Your project director, Dr. Elizabeth Parker, disclosed the plans for the fusion reactor to various nations, including Halberdgardia and the 501st Legion. Neglected to include that, did you?

My bad. Liz never could keep her mouth shut. :D

From: Maineiacs
To: Wasted Genius
Re: Maglev connection

The government of Maineiacs wouls like to discuss the construction of a maglev line connecting our two nations. Our proposal would construct a line from Omaha to Denver. Please let us know if this is agreeable to you and we can work out costs and construction timetables.

Michael Chang
Secretary of Transportation
The Free Land of Maineiacs

OOC: Hoth and 501st: are you two still planning to swap Hungary and Denmark?

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Maineiacs in Space, Mars Next Stop

Hilton Head, NC Province, Maineacs - The world watched with great anticipation as Maineiacs launched the first phase of its manned mission to Mars.

The ambitious project could forever change the way Earth NA sees its place in the universe as humankind begins its journey to the planets, and someday, the stars.

Wasted Genius' Prime Minister hailed the successful launch as "a symbol of the enduring spirit of adventure within us all." While WG's own space program has been limited to unmanned research missions and Earth Sciences studies, today's launch could spark new interest among the people and encourage funding for public and private aerospace investment.

Dr. Fredrick Madsen, a veteran astronaut with NADA (National Aerospace Development Administration) has expressed interest in hitching a ride to Mars. "Our program is at least 18 months behind Maineiacs, so definitely, I'd jump at any opportunity to bum a ride to Mars. I'm sure my background in geophysics could be put to use somehow."

Whether Dr. Madsen makes it to the red planet or not remains to be seen. But as today's launch proves, Maineiacs future there looks certain.


We would be interested in learning more about your Dr. Madsen. What are his credentials? We may be able to reserve a space for him if he meets our mission requirements.

Sincerely,
Marvin Schummer
Director, Maineiacs Space Agency

OOC: Hoth and 501st: are you two still planning to swap Hungary and Denmark?
OOC: I'm still planning on it, but I'm not sure about Hoth. He's been inactive for a while now.

OOC: the inactives have been TG'd. We'll see who responds.

From: Maineiacs
To: Wasted Genius
Re: Maglev connection

The government of Maineiacs wouls like to discuss the construction of a maglev line connecting our two nations. Our proposal would construct a line from Omaha to Denver. Please let us know if this is agreeable to you and we can work out costs and construction timetables.

Michael Chang
Secretary of Transportation
The Free Land of Maineiacs

From: Joe Aksos, Wasted Genius Minister of Transportation
To: Michael Chang, Maineiacs Secretary of Transportation
Re: Proposed Omaha-Denver maglev line

We are happy to extend our high-speed rail (hereafter "maglev") system to our eastern frontier in order to complete the North American Transcontinental link.

I propose that each country bear the costs for its portion of a mutually engineered track. At first this may appear to be a deal in Wasted Genius' favor since only 32% of the completed line will be located in our territory. However, our civil engineers anticipate significantly higher costs per track-mile associated with ascending the western plains approach to the Rocky Mountains. This cost is projected to roughly equal your total cost to build the eastern portion of the link.

Since I believe both countries will reap great rewards as a result of this effort, and that the efficiency of the system will be enhanced by a combined approach, I propose that we form a joint engineering team to create the design and implementation plan.

Our civil engineering staff believes that the entire project can be completed in 18 months. We're hoping your President, Anderson McDermott, will be pleased with the timing of the inaugural run. Please advise, as we understand any timeline projection can be subject to modification.

Wasted Genius' Ministry of Transportation is looking forward with enthusiasm to a future of safe, fast and environmentally-friendly transcontinental travel.

To: Joe Aksos, Wasted Genius Minister of Transportation
Re: Maglev link.

We agree to you proposal. 18 months should be sufficient time for us to build our leg of the line plus depots in Lincoln, Aurora, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and Oglalla. Our proposed route would parallel the old Interstate 80. Then your leg would run along the former I 76.

Michael Chang
Secretary of Transportation
The Free Land of Maineiacs

Sorry About not postin' much. My Internet provider has been making some "adjustments" to the system for the last few days. :mad:

To: Marvin Schummer, Director, Maineiacs Space Agency
From: Timothy Crossland, Chief of Human Resources, WG NADA
RE: Dr. Frederick Madsen

Greetings,

In response to your request for Dr. Madsen's relevant background, I have included his current resume for your review. I have personally know Dr. Madsen for four years and can highly recommend his technical, scientific and interpersonal skills.

Dr. Frederick Madsen

Personal Data: Born December 20, 2068 in Phoenix, Arizona. Married, with two children. Currently resides in Monterey, California. Recreational interests and hobbies include sailing, hiking and vintage home restoration.

Education: BS Engineering, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA., MS Geosciences, Stanford University, San Jose, CA., Ph.D. Geophysics, Cal Tech, Pasadena, CA.

Awards: Presented the Vandenburg Space Center Superior Achievement Award (2099). Awarded a NADA Outstanding Scientific Achievement Medal (2104), the WG Arctic Climatology Services Medal (2104) the NADA Space Flight Medal (2105), the WG Astronomical Society Space Flight Award (2105), the NADA Exceptional Service Medal (2105).

EXPERIENCE: As a graduate fellow at Cal Tech, Dr. Madsen developed a system for ultra low frequency geological scanning. The system was intended for use aboard LMM-1 (Lunar Mapping Mission), and was later adapted for Earth Sciences missions. He was a member and leader of multiple Arctic missions to study glacial movements. His report earned him the coveted WG Arctic Climatology Services Medal. Dr. Madsen has contributed to several government committees as a consultant regarding least-cost alternatives for terrestrial and spaced-based research programs.

NADA EXPERIENCE: Dr. Madsen was selected as a scientist-astronaut by NADA in August 2102. He subsequently completed the initial academic training and a 53-week course in flight training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and served as a support crewman for the Space Launch Vehicle and ground support for 4 flights of the Space Orbiter.

Dr. Madsen joined the ranks of astronaut/mission-specialist in 2104 and was assigned to the Remote Sensing Geophysics team. He immediately began producing innovative and unique methodologies that spanned a dynamic range of geologic, atmospheric and weather analysis. He has served aboard 8 flights in less than 3 years, a NADA record.

To WG NADA
Re: Dr. Madsen

We have received Dr. Madsen's resume and invite him to join our MSP (Martian Settlement Program). His expertise in geology and his experience with spaceflight would make him a welcome addition to our program. Please have Dr. Madsen report to Oceana NAS at Tidewater, Potomac Province by February 1, 2106 to begin training.

Marvin Schummer
Director,
Maineiacs Space Agancy

OOC: Tidewter = Virginia Beach

OOC: today Aug. 18, 2005 = January 2106 RP

Wasted Genius Ministry of Transportation

Press Release - for immediate distribution

Boise, ID - The Ministry of Transportation has come to an agreement with Maineiacs to build a maglev train link from Denver, CO to Omaha, Nebraska. The completion of this important connection should leverage the transportation systems of each nation by providing high-speed travel and freight transfer from coast-to-coast. The link is expected to go online in June, 2107.

Given the enormous growth of maglev transportation worldwide, WGMT has decided to expand its system to open more of our markets to the growing global rail net.

WGMT will begin construction of three new lines as of today:

The Red Line: Denver-Calgary-Fairbanks
The Green Line: Fairbanks-Anchorage-Seattle-San Francisco-Los Angeles
The Gold Line: Calgary-Boise-Los Angeles

Each city listed above will also be designated as a National Transportation Hub and will receive government funding and civil engineering assistance to build Central Transportation Terminals. National Transportation Hubs will originate and manage subsidiary lines to major cities within their region.

The expected cost of the system is currently estimated at 2 trillion Fractals. (1.995 Fractals = 1 USD) The government has pledged to pay the enormous cost by re-allocating funds from other budgetary categories to its transportation fund, eliminating transportation-sector price support payments, executing the sale of 90% of its strategic oil reserves and floating the largest bond offering in our nation's history. The amount of the bond issue is estimated at 1.4 trillion fractals, will bear a 1.125% interest rate and will mature in 360 months (Sept., 2136). Based on a recent transportation study , WGMT economists project net revenues to be in excess of 5 billion Fractals per year.

OOC: While creating my new maglev system, I decided to check my NSEconomy figures to see if I was being realistic. Much to my horror I discovered that I have exactly 0 Fractals in my Transportation Budget. Of course I blame NationStates for this problem. Must be the fact that every time an issue came up that would benefit the Automotive Industry, I crushed it without regret. I'm trying to get rid of the automobile as a primary means of transportation!

So my workaround is to pull out the credit card (1.4 T bond issue) and borrow a little from my Commerce and Religion and Science funds. I figure if Arnold Schwarzenegger can do it, so can I. This means my local churches are going to have to rattle the offering plate a little louder on Sunday morning, but everyone can ride the train to get there.

Any nation that wants a piece of the bond action is welcome to bid. Please.

*holds out paper cup for donations*

To WG NADA
Re: Dr. Madsen

We have received Dr. Madsen's resume and invite him to join our MSP (Martian Settlement Program). His expertise in geology and his experience with spaceflight would make him a welcome addition to our program. Please have Dr. Madsen report to Oceana NAS at Tidewater, Potomac Province by February 1, 2106 to begin training.

Marvin Schummer
Director,
Maineiacs Space Agancy

OOC: Tidewter = Virginia Beach

The Madsen residence, Monterey, CA

Dr. Madsen looks at the envelope with the NADA logo for a moment before opening it. He knows the message inside will shape the rest of his life.

He tears it open, ruffling out the enclosed paper to read it.

"Honey", he yells from his study, "I'm going on a little trip..."

OOC: I'm not doing much better. I have some money in transportation -- about $160.4 billion, but that's not nearly enough. Just when my citizens thought they were getting a tax break... Also my currency is weaker than yours. 1 ECr (Energy Credit) = $0.37

From Maineiacs Weather Service--

BLIZZARD OF '06 WORST IN OVER A CENTURY!

A blizzard has crippled much of Maineiacs this week. A low pressure system formed over Alberta, Wasted Genius and barreled south and east, blanketing some areas with as much as 1 meter (39 inches) of snow. Some isolated areas in Ontario, Quebec, and Aroostook Provinces may have received as much as 2 meters (78 inches). Temperatures have hit records in many locations, including Bangor (-35C), Buffalo (-31C) Boston (-27C) and even as far south as Charleston, Carolina (-15C). Maineiacs Energy Comission crews are working to restore power to much of Ohio and Superior provinces, but assures the public that the new fusion reactors are in no danger of malfunction. Pres. McDermott has declared all Provinces except Nunavut and Kallaliit Nunaat disaster areas, making citizens eligible for FEMA aid. MWS meterologists say that this is the worst blizzard in this area in more than 100 years, since the Blizzard of 1993.

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<bump> again 600 posts, baby! Oh, yeah! :cool:

*walks away humming "Sounds of Silence"*

OOC: I'm going away for the next two weeks. Maineiacs is temporarily withdrawing from the international scene for a while. NO ONE CAN TOUCH MY TERRITORY! I will be back on the 4th. WG will moderate the thread in my absence. I have TG'd Truitt, Charyania, and MHDP letting them knoe if we don't hear from them by then, they'll be considered inactive. WG, maybe you could TG them to remind them? At that time, I'll open the RP to new people. Have fun while I'm gone, kids. The house had better be in good shape when I get back. *lol*

Well, im leaving this rp. My territory is officialy open for claiming. Blargh.

OOC: Maineiacs - Hopefully not too late to be read -

Congrats on your 600th. I think I'm beginning to appreciate the dedication it takes to get there.

I'll clean up after the par...I mean study session. Yes, I'll feed the dog and water the plants. Where's my two weeks advance allowance???

Everyone else, I'll save my acceptance speech for later...just play nice and nobody gets hurt.

IC:

A communications post in Saskatchewan, Wasted Genius.

"Try raising them again!" The colonel demanded as he paced back and forth behind the radio operator.

"Regina Station to Maineiacs City Control. Regina Station to Maineiacs City Control. Do you read me, over."

Nothing but static emerged from the old tinny PA speaker above the radio operators station.

"Sir, its been almost fifteen hours since we last talked to Maineiacs City Control. No flights, no trains, no automobile traffic. This blizzard's just hammering them," the radio operator said with a sense of resignation.

"Look son," the colonel replied, "I don't care what we don't see or don't hear, those people out there are our allies. We're going to get through to them one way or another. Get me the Prime Minister. We're goin' in."

"Y-yes sir," the radio operator replied as he turned to start his new task. "But you know that could take awhile with this weather we've got. I mean, Maineiacs is in a deep freeze right now, and it doesn't look like its going to let up anytime soon."

More later....

Well, im leaving this rp. My territory is officialy open for claiming. Blargh.


OOC: Bummer dude! If you gotta go, you gotta go. But...what could entice you to stay ? Of course, no changes until Maineiacs returns, but I'll hold your territory open until then.

OOC: one last note before I go. Apparently, MHDP no longer exists. When I get back, his territory will be open, too. 'Bye, all.

Todays real-time date: August 20, 2005
Earth NA date: March, 2106

BEEEEP

To: Colonel Mason Gardine, Wasted Genius Communication Corps. Sasketchewan Division
From: At Masok, Prime Minister
Re: Denial of request to enter Maineiacs sovereign territory

Col. Gardine, I have reviewed your request to enter Maineiacs territory to conduct a humanitarian mission. You are ordered to stand down and await further orders from your superiors regarding any plans or activities of this kind.

I agree with you that Maineiacs is our ally, and that the unusually heavy winter weather may be causing hardship to the people of Maineiacs. However, international protocol forbids entering a sovereign nation's territory without invitation.

Please continue your efforts to establish contact with the government of Maineiacs from your post, and alert me through the proper channels when you have something to report.

Thank you for your diligence in this matter.

Homework time at a residence in Southern Colorado, the year 2106.

A schoolboy sits at the dining room table, reading the history lesson that is required for the next day's test. The "history book" is a thin plastic tablet that watches the boy's eye movements and advances the text as he nears the end of the page. The microprocessor embedded in the tablet monitors the boy's attention level and sends a report back to his instructor at the end of the session.

The text begins:

"The history of North America throughout the 21st century was characterized by enormous change. Wars would be fought, governments toppled and the incessant rhythm of technology would beat ever faster. Some wondered whether mankind, with all of its intelligence, greed, and political complexity would survive. Technological developments that were in their infancy at the beginning of the century fueled the chaos and provided the tools to cope with it. Politicians struggled with the questions of "why" instead of "who." The environment proved to be far more resilient than ever imagined, leading scientists to realize that mother nature was indeed not to be trifled with.

Politics of the United States: 2000 - 2030.

2008 - The US, still considered a "superpower", elects Jeb Bush in a tight race with the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton. Middle Eastern tensions grow and the nation sends an enormous number of troops to fight the "War of Terrorism." The US economy sputters along, bouyed by the production of war materiel, but at the same time constricted by a looming fear that the national debt is mushrooming and increasing US dependency on foreign investment.

2012 - Jeb Bush is re-elected by a narrow margin which ends Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency. Democrats, though furious with Bush's policies, still fail to get voters to the polls in large enough numbers to unseat him.

2014 - After stabilizing its economy in other world markets, China announces its plans to liquidate its holdings of US Treasury bonds. The Dow-Jones Index plunges from 12,000 to 4,000 in 3 days, marking the largest loss of corporate value in history.

2015 - Unable to fund its war effort in the Middle East, the US withdraws its forces leaving the region in utter chaos. Fears of increased terrorism initiate an era of American isolationism that spans the next 50 years.

2016 - In a lackluster election race, Jude Smithson, a Libertarian, becomes the 46th and last president of the United States. Smithson's policies do little to address the social chaos that erupts as the US declines in stature in world politics and economy.

2018 - In an attempt to avert civil war, the US holds a constitutional convention to rewrite the fundamental laws that govern the country. After much debate, it is decided that the land is to be split into three nations. During this process, Canadian turmoil, which has been brewing for more than 40 years causes the breakdown of its government. In an effort to stabilize the North American continent, the Republic of West America annexes British Columbia, Alberta, Sasketchewan and Northwest Territories. Canada's eastern provinces voluntarily join with The Federation of Eastern States. The state of Alaska, after a failed attempt to strong-arm the RWA, falls to Russia in a lightening attack launched across the Bering Straits. The southeastern region, Charyania, maintains an aloof tolerance of the two North American countries in order to protect its borders from foreign invasion.

2020 to 2025 - The newly formed nations of North America struggle to balance rampant fears of invasion with the necessity of forming lasting political institutions. The spectre of invasion turns out to be ethereal as the rest of the world focuses on penetrating Chinese consumer markets and virtually ignores the region.

2030 - After ten years of living under a provisional government, the RWA adopts an innofensive centrist democracy. The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius is selected as the country's name, primarily because of the peoples lingering despair of their economic and world status losses over the last 25 years.

Today's real-time date is: August 21, 2005
Earth NA date: April, 2106

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Absolutely Nothing of Any Importance Happened Today

Boise, ID - Reporters from the WG News Network were stunned as they found absolutely nothing happened today in the nations capitol. Worries of massive layoffs swept through the editorial pool.

In other news, Bos Forigno, WGNN meteorologist wore a smug look all day as he wandered the halls of the office. "The way I see it, all the rest of these guys have something to worry about. I, on the other hand, haven't a care in the world. Its not like the weather's going to stay the same for more than a few hours! Heh, maybe I'll finally get my own page."

As reporters shuffled papers and typed up partially completed investigative reports in order to look busy, WGNN headquarters appeared to be a beehive of activity. Secretly, all hoped for a quick end to "News Drought 2106."

Today's real-time date is: August 22, 2005
Earth NA date: May, 2106

To the militaries of Earth NA:

Wasted Genius has opened an area on the west end of the Aleutian Islands for international military exercises.

The boundaries of the triangular zone are demarced by the following coordinates:

Northwest corner: 53:00:00 N, 171:00:00 W
Northeast corner: 54:00:00 N, 179:00:00 W
Southeast corner: 49:00:00.00 N, 179:00:00 E

Sanctioned islands within the zone include:

Attui
Agatta
Kiska
Segula
Amchitka
Rat
Sitkin
Semispochnoi

The exercises are open to up to three nations per session. Aleutian Islands not listed above are strictly off-limits to guest militaries. The first session will be simulated fire (MILES gear, dummy rounds), but later sessions may be designated as "Live Fire" pending approval by the parliament of Wasted Genius.

An entry fee of 5 million USD is required, payment to be received before the participant military enters the exercise zone. The nature of play can either be "capture the flag" or "king of the hill". Home bases will be assigned by the Wasted Genius referee in consultation with the wishes of the participant military.

Please wire questions or registration requests to the Wasted Genius referee, General Ka Dracos.

Did I mention that the $5 million entry fee would go (partially) to charity? Of course a small amount will be retained to defray the cost of maintenance and the like.

Here are the links to the WG Military Proving Grounds:


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/wasted_genius/WGAMP.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/wasted_genius/WGAMPdetail.jpg



WG Military Proving Grounds statistics:

Area: 211,100 square kilometers (81505 square miles) - about the size of Kansas, USA.

Islands: 6 major, 7 minor

Airfields: Attui - 1 Paved
Amchitka - 1 Paved, 1 Dirt, 1 Abandoned/Unmaintained Dirt


Military Compounds: Attui - Pyramid Cove in Massacre Bay
Amchitka - Long Lake, near Constantine Harbor

Military Outposts: Various - All located at minimum 100 meters above sea level.

Terrain: Varies widely from in short distances. Includes bogs, valleys, mountains, long ridgelines, tundra, coastal arctic deserts, rivers, some alpine forest areas, some active glaciers. Soils include tundra, permafrost, sand, mud, volcanic rock.

Climate: Winter - 20 F max, -60 F min; Summer - 68 F max, 20 F min. Arctic storms likely with seas exceeding 50 feet in winter. Mild NE winds, rain likely, seas avg. 12 feet summer. Strong tidal conditions in narrow inlets and bays.

Please contact General Ka Dracos with any questions.

Wait A sec-- I looked on the maps and someone else owns sakhalin island. I claimed that in the claiming thread, if it hasn't been deleted by mods for inactivity.

Wait A sec-- I looked on the maps and someone else owns sakhalin island. I claimed that in the claiming thread, if it hasn't been deleted by mods for inactivity.
The claiming thread is still up. Sakhalin was granted to you (post #189) and confirmed by Maineiacs (post #209). My guess is that it got colored in on the maps with Joseph Seal's (who later became "Wars World") claim for eastern Russia . When Wars World bailed, it was offered to WG in post #495 of this thread:

WG: You have been given Sakhalin, check page 1.
I took it as a "protectorate," because I was under the same impression as everyone else that Sakhalin = SE Russia = Wars World.

So, Sakhalin is yours, on one condition:

I get to take my clone with me when I leave the island. I've grown attached to the little bastard. He says the funniest things when he's all jacked-up on Keystone and pizza.

General Ka Dracos of the WG Defense Ministry announced the first scheduled exercises at the Wasted Genius International Military Proving Grounds today.

Two battle groups from the Wasted Genius Defensive Forces will move into the West Aleutian Island area within the next 7 days. The groups will originate from San Diego and Seattle and will include air, sea and land capabilities.

The exercise is code named Wasted Maneuvers. Red Team, from San Diego will challenge Blue Team from Seattle in a "king-of-the-hill" competition. The exercise will use active equipment, but all combat will employ simulated weapons fire.

Wasted Genius assures all other nations that this exercise is for practice purposes only and represents no present or future threat to any nation's security. Daily updates will describe the action and international observers are welcome.

The claiming thread is still up. Sakhalin was granted to you (post #189) and confirmed by Maineiacs (post #209). My guess is that it got colored in on the maps with Joseph Seal's (who later became "Wars World") claim for eastern Russia . When Wars World bailed, it was offered to WG in post #495 of this thread:


I took it as a "protectorate," because I was under the same impression as everyone else that Sakhalin = SE Russia = Wars World.

So, Sakhalin is yours, on one condition:

I get to take my clone with me when I leave the island. I've grown attached to the little bastard. He says the funniest things when he's all jacked-up on Keystone and pizza.

ROFL! K fine, keep your dorky clone.

Wait a sec... I think Halbergardia is inactive. He hasn't posted in awile. By the way, When Maneiacs comes back, (i'm putting it in capitals so he can find it) I HAVE DIBS ON TRUITTS TERRITORY!

Some one else can have the yalals, I don't want to be hoggish.

OK, I should probably drag this out into 3 or 4 posts, but I'm feeling lazy today.

Defuniak - Answers to your posts:

K fine, keep your dorky clone.
I think the term dorky might be a little harsh. Just wait'll we give him a makeover. He's got potential - did you ever see him move in "Footloose"? OK, we had to tell him never to do that in public, but he's got some fundamentals I think we can work with. We also gave him a Playstation and DDR Extreme so he could update his stuff.

Wait a sec... I think Halbergardia is inactive. He hasn't posted in awile. I have first dibs on halbergradias territory!
I've noted it, with absolutely no authority to affect the outcome. All the inactives are frozen until Maineiacs returns (9/4/05). It'll be his call. I can put a good word in for you for saaaaay 10 billion fractals. And yes, every man has his price. :D

Also, see my next post, the other day I went back and checked the last time each player who has territory posted anything.
Some one else can have the yalals, I don't want to be hoggish.
Yeah, It think its a good idea to set some territory aside so a couple new people can join.

Here's a list of player stats, in order of latest post date, as of 8/24/05:

Player - Last Post Date

Wasted Genius - Today

Defuniak - Today

The 501st Legion - 2 days ago

Maineiacs - 4 days ago (Vacation mode 8/20/2005 to 9/4/2005)

Beautiful Yalaluxurios - 4 days ago (Resigned 8/20/2005)

Halbergardia - 8 days ago

Teymor - 11 days ago (TG'd Wasted Genius 8/23/2005)

Truitt - 23 days ago

MHDP - 32 days ago (Ceased to exist 8/20/2005)

Charyania - 34 days ago

The Hoth System - 37 days ago

For reference, the Earth NA thread is 42 days old today.

I've just discovered I have way too much time on my hands. :headbang:

Wasted Genius Aleutian Military Proving Grounds

Scenario: Simulated battle for domination of region. Blue Team has the advantage of a 20% larger overall force and more prep time in-theater, will begin as defensive role. Red Team has a proportionally larger ground force, but smaller air force, will begin as offensive role.

Objective: Force the surrender of the opposing team with minimal casualties and within resource allocations. Penalties for excessive casualties and resource overages may forfeit victory.


Daily action report:

As of August 1, 2106

Blue Team:

28-07-2106:1900 - Battle Group arrived at Constantine Harbor, Amchitka
28-07-2106:2200 - Established communications and command center at Long Lake Airfield
29-07-2106:0600 - Two recon missions of Kiska and Semispochnoi islands launched
30-07-2106:1200 - Recon of Kiska and Semispochnoi islands recovered.
30-07-2106:1430 - Red Team incursion detected.
30-07-2106:1530 - Aerial (RPV) recon of Red Team position launched.
31-07-2106:0400 - Surface Light Attack Group staging on Kiska island launched.
31-07-2106:1600 - Forward ops established Kiska Island
31-07-2106:1630 - Kiska forward ops reinforcement launched
31-07-2106 - Provisioning and establishment of Blue Team HQ and Air Operations Wing at Long Lake Airfeld.


Red Team:

30-07-2106:0800 - Aerial recon of Attui Island launched
30-07-2106:1000 - Aerial recon recovered
30-07-2106:1400 - Battle Group arrived at standoff position 51:07:29.00N, 172:49:27:00.
31-07-2106:1600 - Ground recon of Casco Airfield, Attui Island launched.
31-07-2106:2000 - Forward communications, field ops base established at Casco Airfield
01-08-2106:0600 - Full scale landing launched to Casco Airfield.

To: The Militaristic Despotism Of Defuniak
From: The Grand Duchy Of Teymor

Dear Friends! We are in great need of resources! If you agree, You will help us in *ahem* neutrilization of rival nations for resources! Your nation will get a 1/4 of resources liberated. We Await Your Reply.

To: The Grand Duchy Of Teymor
From: The Militaristic Despotism of Defuniak

We Accept your offer! We await the designation of our target.



(OC: Wasted Genius, I changed my claims to Truitt, not Halbergardia)

I finaly have time to post info on my military:


TOP SECRET

Tank Styles:

"Harbinger" Main Battle Tank
Weapons: Main Turret: Nukes4U Precise Shot Tank turret w/ Repeat mode w/ Heat Seeking Arms w/ Thermal Vision Attachment
Secondary: "Lawnmower" Watercooled 16000 shots per minute Heavy Machine Gun
Attachments: "Tankspit" Rocket Launcher Attachment w/ Thermal Sights w/ heat seeking warheads w/ 14 shots per minute.
Armor: 16 inch Altered Titanium Bullet-Proof Plating

"Scout" Light Tank
Weapons: Turret: Nukes4U High Speed Light repeating turret w/ Thermal vision
Secondary: Weedeater Light MG watercooled 10000 shots per minute
Attachmets: ICU Thermal memory Radar
Armor: 5 inch bulletproof

TOP SECRET
Weapons:

DFa "Lawnmower" MG 16000 rounds per minute w/ thermal sites

DFa "Weedeater" MG 10000 rounds per minute w/ thermal sites

DFa "Axe" SMG 1500 rounds per minute

DFa "Sum1swachinu" Sniper Rifle 15 rounds per minute w/ thermal sites

DFa "Boom" Hand Grenade: kill radius 15 feet

TOP SECRET

DFaa (Defuniak asiatic Air Force)


"Liberator" Strategic Bomber. Bomb Load: 2 tons. wing span: 500 feet range: worldwide

"Hornetbuzz" Fighter Load: 4 "Laserpoop" missiles. 10 "Boomtank" Anti- Tank Missiles. 2 "Bigbang" Anti- Fortification Bomb 6 lawnmower air to air forward firing guns

"Hornetbuzz Mark II" Fighter-Bomber Load: 6 "laserpoop" missiles. 13 "Boomtank" Anti- Tank Missiles. 6 "Bigbang anti- fortification bombs.
2 Lawnmower air to air turrets

I'll post the navy later on.

The 501st Legion Armed Forces

Army

2,500,000 Infantry
2,000,000 Logistics
1,000,000 Airborne
1,000,000 Heavy infantry
1,000,000 Mechanised infantry
500,000 Military police
250,000 Combat engineers
250,000 Medical
100,000 Honour guard

50,000 Mil Mi-24P Hind-Fs
25,000 Mil Mi-28N Havocs
50,000 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks
25,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions

50,000 M777 howitzers
25,000 M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers

1,000,000 T-72 MBTs
500,000 T-80 MBTs
250,000 T-90 MBTs
250,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs

100,000 Humvees (Some modified for engineering and ambulance use)

Air Force

200,000 Lockheed F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (150,000 F-16Cs; 50,000 F-16Ds)
100,000 Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers
50,000 Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flankers
100,000 Rockwell B-1B Lancers
50,000 Tupolev Tu-22M Backfires
25,000 Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjacks
50,000 General Dynamics F-111F Aardvarks
25,000 General Dynamics EF-111A Ravens
10,000 Lockheed F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (CTOL variant)
5,000 Lockheed F/A-22 Raptors
5,000 Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks
2,500 Northrop B-2 Spirits
10,000 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
5,000 Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs
2,500 Lockheed C-5 Galaxies
2,500 Boeing E-3 Sentries
2,500 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers
1,250 McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extenders
1,250 Lockheed AC-130H Spectres
250 Lockheed U-2s

Navy

100,000 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets (75,000 F/A-18Es; 25,000 F/A-18Fs)
50,000 Grumman F-14D Tomcats
50,000 Grumman A-6E Intruders
10,000 Grumman EA-6B Prowlers
10,000 Boeing AV-8B+ Harrier II Pluses
5,000 Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighters (V/STOL variant)
5,000 Lockheed S-3B Vikings
2,500 Lockheed P-3C Orions
2,500 Grumman E-2C Hawkeyes
10,000 Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawks
5,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions
2,500 Bell V-22 Ospreys

1000 Auxiliary ships (all types)
1000 Akula-class attack submarines
500 Oscar II-class guided missile submarines
250 Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines
750 Spruance-class destroyers
375 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers
750 Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
375 Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers
150 Kirov-class battlecruisers
100 Iowa-class battleships
50 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers
100 Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships
50 Wasp-class amphibious assault ships

Marines

500,000 Special ops commandos
250,000 Anti-tank soldiers
250,000 Mortar soldiers
250,000 Anti-aircraft soldiers

50,000 Humvees
25,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs


Equipment

Small Arms

Combat knife [standard]
Katana and wakizashi [honour guard only]
Heckler und Koch USP .45 Tactical [standard]
Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN [special ops only]
IMI Desert Eagle .50 Action Express [heavy infantry and honour guard only]
Benelli M3 Super 90 [standard]
Benelli M4 Super 90 [special ops only]
Pancor Jackhammer [heavy infantry only]
Heckler und Koch UMP45 [standard]
Ingram MAC-10 [military police only]
Fabrique Nationale P90 [special ops only]
SIG-Sauer SG550 [standard]
SIG-Sauer SG552 [special ops only]
Heckler und Koch G3SG/1 [military police, heavy infantry, and honour guard only]
Steyr Scout [standard]
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum [military police, heavy infantry, special ops, and honour guard only]
Fabrique Nationale M249 SAW
RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher
M72 LAW
M243 grenade launcher
FIM-92 Stinger

Personal Armour

Powered Combat Vest (PCV)

Aircraft-Mounted Weapons

M61A2 Vulcan
GAU-12 Equalizer
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
CBU-99 cluster bomb
GBU-10 Paveway II 2000 lb laser-guided bomb
GBU-12 Paveway II 500 lb laser-guided bomb
GBU-16 Paveway II 1000 lb laser-guided bomb
Mark 82 500 lb dumb bomb
Mark 83 1000 lb dumb bomb
Mark 84 2000 lb dumb bomb
BLU-82 Daisy Cutter
GBU-43/B MOAB
AGM-65 Maverick
AGM-84D Harpoon
AGM-84E SLAM
AGM-88 HARM
AGM-114 Hellfire
Vympel R-33 (AA-9 Amos)
Vympel R-73 (AA-11 Alamo)
Vympel R-77 (AA-12 Adder)
Novator KS-172 AAM-L


WMDs/WMD Factories/Bunkers

CLASSIFIED

To: The Grand Duchy Of Teymor
From: The Militaristic Despotism of Defuniak

We Accept your offer! We await the designation of our target.



(OC: Wasted Genius, I changed my claims to Truitt, not Halbergardia)

OK, noted with the same caveat as before. This is Maineiacs thread so he has the final say as to who gets what. His parting words:

OOC: I'm going away for the next two weeks. Maineiacs is temporarily withdrawing from the international scene for a while. NO ONE CAN TOUCH MY TERRITORY! I will be back on the 4th. WG will moderate the thread in my absence. I have TG'd Truitt, Charyania, and MHDP letting them knoe if we don't hear from them by then, they'll be considered inactive. WG, maybe you could TG them to remind them? At that time, I'll open the RP to new people. Have fun while I'm gone, kids. The house had better be in good shape when I get back. *lol*

So, if anybody has claims they want to stake, I'll take them as reservations subject to Maineiacs decision on Sept. 4.

I'll TG the MIAs today to remind them that their territory is on the auction block as of 9/4/2005 if we don't hear from them by then.

OK everybody, I TG'd Charyania, Truitt, and BY. MDHP doesn't exist anymore, so no telegram for them.

OK everybody, I TG'd Charyania, Truitt, and BY. MDHP doesn't exist anymore, so no telegram for them.
You forgot to TG the Hoth System as well.

If you're taking reservations for territory claims, I reserve Hoth's territory for myself.

OK 501st, noted. Also, thanks for the heads up on Hoth. I just TG'd him.

Wasted Genius Aleutian Military Proving Grounds

Blue and Red teams are in final staging phase of the exercise. First action is anticipated 04-08-2106

Daily action report:

As of August 3, 2106

Blue Team:

01-08-2106 - Forward base established on Kiska Island
01-08-2106 - Field base established Semispochnoi Island
02-08-2106 - Operation Blue Shield planning and provisioning complete


Red Team:

01-08-2106 - Assault groups staged on Agattu and Buldir Islands
02-08-2106 - Reinforcement groups staged on Attui and Agattu Islands
02-08-2106 - Operation Red Hot Poker planned and provisioned
02-08-2106 - Ground Ops report 100% ready, Air Ops reports 100% ready, Sea Ops reports 100% ready.

Onboard the WGS Diamond, the Red Team aircraft carrier standing 100 miles off Attui Island.

"Admiral, we've received confirmation that Operation Red Hot Poker is ready to launch, all you have to do is blow the whistle."

The admiral smiled and gazed down at the planning board, looking a little ghoulish in the red glow it cast.

"Lets just check our plan one more time, commander", the admiral said, "battles are won and lost in the details. Are all of the Blue Team positions updated on the planning board?"

"Yes admiral. The last update from the RPVs came in about 15 minutes ago."

The admiral chuckled, still looking at the planning board.

"Good, good. Those Blue Team bastards couldn't be lined up any better. This is going to be just like old times.... You ever do any magic tricks commander?"

"Er, n-no sir." The commander replied, completely puzzled by the admiral's question.

"Heh, the principal is really the same in just about every kind of trick you could imagine. Diversion, a swift movement and using something your audience doesn't know you've got. Just look 'em in the eye and pull the quarter out of their ear. Except in this case we won't be pulling something out of Blue Team's ear, we'll be sticking Operation Red Hot Poker right up their-"

Just then Captain Rakos entered the room.

"Ah, Captain, just the man we we're looking for. Commander Tusa and I were taking a final look at the plans."

OOC: The first slide referred to in this post is here>> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/wasted_genius/WGAMP082705.jpg

The second slide is "Top Secret", well OK, really I just don't want to give away Blue Team's strategy just yet.

Blue Team HQ, Long Lake Airfield, Amchitka Island

General Fossa leads the daily briefing of his field commanders:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the stage is set for the first Wasted Genius Defensive Force Military Exercises. Commander Budika informs me that our recon is current, so I'll move past those details and get right to the Ops plan.

"Major, can I have the first slide please? Thanks - what you see here is the current status of the Red and Blue Forces. Their carrier group lies outside the area, but doesn't really factor into our plan at this point. If you'll notice the Red Force arrangement, you can see they are setting up for a strike on Kiska and then a follow-up island hopping strategy down to Amchitka.

"Since this exercise has been set up to give us a small advantage in land assets, we're betting that Admiral Frick is going to try to level the playing field right off the bat with his blitzkrieg strike. This is the flaw in his plan.

"As you all know, we're going to let him get his feet on Kiska but then - next slide please - we'll immediately transition into to this alignment, which will shift many of the Kiska ground and sea assets to the north end of the island. Once Red is on Kiska and our force movement has been triggered, we'll reassess and choose one of several tactical options.

"Now I know some of you disagreed with letting Red establish a beachhead on Kiska during planning because of the risk. But remember the exercise rules. We don't want to win this thing only to forfeit because we spent more resources. Likewise, stretching out Red's supply lines might just force them into a resource shortage and make them even more vulnerable in our Phase 2 plan.

"In conclusion, I wanted to share with you what Lt. Commander Lemix said the other day when we were discussing the name of the operation."

General Fossa broke out in a grin. "Lt. Commander, if you will..."

"Well sir, I suggested we call the plan 'The Squirrel Stretch Followed by a Leg-over Toehold', because it sounded like an old wrestling maneuver we used to use at the Academy. "

"Thank you, Lt. Commander. But we wouldn't want that going out over WGNN now would we?" *the group laughs* "OK ladies and gentlemen, its time to saddle up. Happy squirrel hunting! You are dismissed."

With that the small assembly began moving out of the room, ready to face the next few days of battle.

To: Defuniak
From: Teymor


Dear Friends! We Believe Wasted Genius Would be the most appropriate target! In Their excersizes, They Have Broken Their Forces on 2, playing a war game. We are to take their Militaristic Forces, and decimate them. We will disguise ourselves as "Red Team" and attack "Blue Team". Defuniak will attack Red Team, And Disguise themselves as Blue Team. They will believe our forces to be the opposite team, and not shoot us down for that reason. This War Game will be brought to an abrupt end. They won't know it was us until the bombs start falling.

To: Teymor
From: Defuniak

Mission Received. Both of us will attack at 1800 tomorrow. (6 o clock central time) The Enemy will be taken by surprise, and forced to surrender.

To: Defuniak
From: Teymor


Dear Friends! We Believe Wasted Genius Would be the most appropriate target! In Their excersizes, They Have Broken Their Forces on 2, playing a war game. We are to take their Militaristic Forces, and decimate them. We will disguise ourselves as "Red Team" and attack "Blue Team". Defuniak will attack Red Team, And Disguise themselves as Blue Team. They will believe our forces to be the opposite team, and not shoot us down for that reason. This War Game will be brought to an abrupt end. They won't know it was us until the bombs start falling.

OOC: Riiiight. We're not using live fire, so we might notice if people and stuff starts blowing up. I'd hope Blue Team would phone home and ask "Hey headquarters, WTF?" before they go hot and start cooking Red Team. But this is Earth NA, so I'll play along. Oh, and the other thing. WG forces haven't "broken on 2." You might want to read back in the thread and check your assumptions about our military size. There are only two carrier groups in the exercise, but that doesn't mean we have only two carrier groups. OK then, get it on, and lets see what happens.

To: Teymor
From: Defuniak

Mission Received. Both of us will attack at 1800 tomorrow. (6 o clock central time) The Enemy will be taken by surprise, and forced to surrender.


OOC: Thank god you said "Central Time" and not "GMT." I'm in Pacific Time and I don't get up before 1000 for ANYTHING. Well, maybe one thing, but nevermind that.

If its the surrender of a couple of my old carriers you want, please expend as much firepower as you can to get them. Read back in the thread, these are basically "garage sale" items. And geez, we sent Admiral Frick ("Frick" of "Frick and Frack") and his equally incompetent opponent General Fossa (kinda sounds like "Fossil", doesn't it?) up to the Aleutians to learn how to win a war on time and under budget for once. Hey wait... You guys are onto something. If my guys win, they learn the lesson they should have already known. If your guys win, I don't have to fire them! This should be great! Fasten your seat belts, we're in for a bumpy ride!!!

*runs off into the night cackling like a crazy person*

Having regained his composure, WG runs back in from the night.

OOC: If Teymor is shooting at Blue Team which has been infiltrated by Defuniak, and Defuniak is shooting at Red Team which has been infiltrated by Teymor, and I'm shooting blanks, what happens when the live rounds start hitting the imposters? Who's my enemy in this thing? WTF? Over.

*runs back into the night cackling like a crazy person*

Blue Team forward observation position, Kiska Island.

To: Blue Team HQ
Encryption: High

"Visual confirmation of Red Group 1545 hours. Force size estimate one (1) landing vehicle carrier, one (1) troop carrier, two (2) support ships, three (3) frigates with SRM launch capability. No air cover sighted yet. ETA threat position Alpha 1630."

OOC: Defuniak - Given that your location says your in "Alabamer of the U.S. of A., and that it sounds like Katrina's location is the same, let me just pass along my hopes that you come through safe and sound. Everyone else, same goes for you if your in the storm path.

- bump -

Yes, I'm Ok. I'm In Mobile, and I just got my DSL back.

Ever Wonder Why Teymor And I always work together?

We're Internet Penpals, and well, Teymor Lives in New Orleans. I hope he's ok. :(

Until we hear from him, the operation is postponed.

I'm alive, just starting school, is all. I'm afraid I may not be too terribly active, between school and the AMF/Praetonia War, which I'm involved in. I'll try to stop by every now and again.

Having regained his composure, WG runs back in from the night.

OOC: If Teymor is shooting at Blue Team which has been infiltrated by Defuniak, and Defuniak is shooting at Red Team which has been infiltrated by Teymor, and I'm shooting blanks, what happens when the live rounds start hitting the imposters? Who's my enemy in this thing? WTF? Over.

*runs back into the night cackling like a crazy person*

Well, We'll Attack at the same time, attacking at different locations. The TeDe Alliance Will not even have visual contact through the entire campaign.

Yes, I'm Ok. I'm In Mobile, and I just got my DSL back.

Ever Wonder Why Teymor And I always work together?

We're Internet Penpals, and well, Teymor Lives in New Orleans. I hope he's ok. :(

Its good to hear you're OK! I'm sad for Teymor. Looks real bad in New Orleans. I'll continue to hope for the best for him and his family. If you get any news about his situation, please let me know.

Until we hear from him, the operation is postponed.

OK, I'll suspend the military exercises too and RP something else for awhile. We can pick it up later, after you hear from Teymor.

I'm alive, just starting school, is all. I'm afraid I may not be too terribly active, between school and the AMF/Praetonia War, which I'm involved in. I'll try to stop by every now and again.

Cool. We'll keep your claim off the inactive/yard sale list for now.

OOC: Erm... could I join this RP? It'd be fine with me if I could only have Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia...

Also, turns out I have to fly to Dallas tomorrow. One of those unexpected little side trips that can just drive you nuts. :headbang:


I'll still have internet access and will still be active daily. I'm not sure if NS will like Wasted Genius logging in from a new IP, but I'll find a way to burrow, tunnel, NAT or alias my way in one way or another.

OOC: Erm... could I join this RP? It'd be fine with me if I could only have Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia...

Maineiacs - who is the owner of this thread - is in vacation mode for now, and I'm sitting in for him until 9/4/2005. He'll probably open up some new territory when he gets back.

I'll put you on the reservation list for Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia. The reservation list doesn't guarantee a claim, but it will put you in for it if Maineiacs decides to re-assign the territory.

OOC: Just out of curiosity, what territory is open for reservations? I might be interested in grabbing some small chunks of territory here and there. *shifty eyes*

OOC: Ah. Thanks for your help. I'll keep an eye on this thread till then.

OOC: Just out of curiosity, what territory is open for reservations? I might be interested in grabbing some small chunks of territory here and there. *shifty eyes*

LOL. The MIA List (below) will most likely be the source of any new territory. Some of that territory has been reserved on the Reservation List (below).

The MIA List

The following claims belong to nations that haven't posted on the Earth NA thread in over 30 days or have posted their resignation:

Truitt
MHDP
Charyania
Hoth
Beautiful Yalaluxurios

If your nation is listed above and you would like to keep your claim, please post a reply in this thread by 9/4/05.


The Reservation List

The following reservations have been posted if the corresponding territory becomes available:

(Claimant - Reservation)

Defuniak - Truitt
The 501st Legion - Hoth
Poland- - Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia (all in Hoth)

Maineiacs has final authority over all territorial grants.

And yes, I just discovered that I've taken overlapping reservations from 501st Legion and Poland for territory in Hoth.

This might be a good time to note that the "Genius" part of "Wasted Genius" was always meant sarcastically. The "Wasted" part is apparent at this point.

Sorry Poland - my fault. Unless 501st Legion is willing to compromise a bit, we may have to find different territory for you.

Still No word from Teymor... :(

Aw, heck, ill take my land back. Also i would like claims on MHPD and Charyania if possible

OOC: I'm willing to compromise. I'll give Poland- Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia; in fact, I'll give him Hungary and the Kaliningrad oblast as well.

Still No word from Teymor... :(

Yeah, I'm afraid it might be awhile. Any chance he evacuated before the worst of it came in?

Aw, heck, ill take my land back. Also i would like claims on MHPD and Charyania if possible

Cool, good to hear from you again. I'll take you off the MIA list. But both MHDP and Charyania? If I've got my colors right that works out to BY in South America, Africa and SE North America. I'll note your reservation as requested, but as its a big chunk of territory, no guarantees on the claim yet.

Ill just take South America :)

OOC: I'm willing to compromise. I'll give Poland- Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia; in fact, I'll give him Hungary and the Kaliningrad oblast as well.

That's the spirit! Thanks for helping me out of my jam. :)

Ill just take South America, if thats much comfort :)

LOL - OK, sounds good, noted.

The Earth NA MIA List

The following claims belong to nations that haven't posted on the Earth NA thread in over 30 days:

Truitt
MHDP
Charyania
Hoth

If your nation is listed above and you would like to keep your claim, please post a reply in this thread by 9/4/05.


The Reservation List

The following reservations have been posted if the corresponding territory becomes available:

(Claimant - Reservation)

Defuniak - Truitt
The 501st Legion - Hoth, except as reserved by Poland-
Poland- - Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Kaliningrad oblast
Beautiful Yalaluxurios - MHDP, S.A. part of Charyania

Maineiacs has final authority over all territorial grants.

Yeah, I'm afraid it might be awhile. Any chance he evacuated before the worst of it came in?


He Might Have. If He thought it was as bad as it was he would have left. If he didn't he wouldn't have. Either Way it'll probably be awile.

Could I make some final territorial reserved claims? This is what I claim:

Poland
Kaliningrad Oblast
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Hungary
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Slovenia

I'm only making a pretty massive claims because Beautiful Yalalurios is claiming all of South America. And compared to him, my claims are minimal.

Man, you really scrunched my name there, lol :D

Beautiful Yalalurios

Could I make some final territorial reserved claims? This is what I claim:

Poland
Kaliningrad Oblast
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Hungary
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Slovenia

I'm only making a pretty massive claims because Beautiful Yalalurios is claiming all of South America. And compared to him, my claims are minimal.

501st has already reserved the Hoth territory where your request is located, so I'm not going to overlap more on that reservation. There are some areas that you can reserve that you might be able to trade with 501st during/after the actual territorial distribution.

I'm noting the reservations on a roughly first-come, first-serve basis only to give Maineiacs a little toehold for deciding on the final distribution when he returns. At the risk of sounding like a broken record: its Maineiacs thread, so its ultimately Maineiacs call. He'll be back in two more days.

I have?

He can have all of it, none the less.

Huh- I thought Russia Was Teymors. By the way, no news from him. :(

There's an error with your post count Yalaluxrious. It says 8 million or something, then there's another post count on yours that says 300 something.

Could I make some final territorial reserved claims? This is what I claim:

Poland
Kaliningrad Oblast
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Hungary
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Slovenia

I'm only making a pretty massive claims because Beautiful Yalalurios is claiming all of South America. And compared to him, my claims are minimal.

BY has already reserved the Hoth territory where your request is located, so I'm not going to overlap more on that reservation. There are some areas that you can reserve that you might be able to trade with BY during/after the actual territorial distribution.
OOC: Actually, I reserved Hoth's European territory, and a huge part of Poland-'s territorial claims overlap with my own territories. It says so on your own reservations list, WG.

Here's what I propose: Poland- will get all of Hoth's European territory except for Scandinavia, along with Charyania's Central American and Caribbean territory. I will keep Scandinavia for myself, along with Hoth's Asian territory.

OOC: Actually, I reserved Hoth's European territory, and a huge part of Poland-'s territorial claims overlap with my own territories. It says so on your own reservations list, WG.

Here's what I propose: Poland- will get all of Hoth's European territory except for Scandinavia, along with Charyania's Central American and Caribbean territory. I will keep Scandinavia for myself, along with Hoth's Asian territory.
OOC: ... if I'm reading that correctly, you're giving yourself A LOT of territory...

I do agree with what I'm getting in your proposal though.

There's an error with your post count Yalaluxrious. It says 8 million or something, then there's another post count on yours that says 300 something.

lol i did that, fooled you!

OOC: Actually, I reserved Hoth's European territory, and a huge part of Poland-'s territorial claims overlap with my own territories. It says so on your own reservations list, WG.

Here's what I propose: Poland- will get all of Hoth's European territory except for Scandinavia, along with Charyania's Central American and Caribbean territory. I will keep Scandinavia for myself, along with Hoth's Asian territory.


501st - You're right. I just edited the post where I said it was BY's reservation.

Poland - Your acceptance of 501st proposal is noted, updated reservation list to follow.

Sorry for the confusion.

Huh- I thought Russia Was Teymors. By the way, no news from him. :(


D: You're right Russia is still Teymor's. And yeah, from what I'm seeing on CNN, wherever Teymor is, NationStates is probably the last thing on his mind right now. If he's offline for an extend time, his NS nation could be suspended. Can you check with the Mods to see if they can put him in "vacation mode"?

The following claims belong to nations that haven't posted on the Earth NA thread in over 30 days:

Truitt
MHDP
Charyania
Hoth

If your nation is listed above and you would like to keep your claim, please post a reply in this thread by 9/4/05.


The Reservation List

The following reservations have been posted if the corresponding territory becomes available:

(Claimant - Reservation)

Defuniak - Truitt
The 501st Legion - Scandinavian part of Hoth, Central America and Carribean part of Charyania
Poland- - Non-Scandinavian part of Hoth
Beautiful Yalaluxurios - MHDP, S.A. part of Charyania

Maineiacs has final authority over all territorial grants.

D: You're right Russia is still Teymor's. And yeah, from what I'm seeing on CNN, wherever Teymor is, NationStates is probably the last thing on his mind right now. If he's offline for an extend time, his NS nation could be suspended. Can you check with the Mods to see if they can put him in "vacation mode"?

If his nation dies, It can be revived, I've done that many times with forgotten multis. I rly hope Teymor is alright, and he prolly is, many people got out before the worst came, and I dont think he would have been giving NS much thought no matter what happened.

501st - You're right. I just edited the post where I said it was BY's reservation.

Poland - Your acceptance of 501st proposal is noted, updated reservation list to follow.

Sorry for the confusion.
OOC: You screwed up the reservations. It should read something like this:

The 501st Legion - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Mongolia, Bhutan, Chinese part of Hoth
Poland- - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Central American and Caribbean parts of Charyania

OOC: May I claim Charyania's U.S. territory and possibly Mexico as well?

OOC: OK, kiddies, I'm back. Let's recap: MHDP no longer exists, Charyania and Truitt are inactive as of now. As God-emperor of Earth NA, I am taking Georgia (the state), Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and what's left of Louisiana (I'll have to rebuild New Orleans). Also, When I purchased MHDP's North American territory, the treaty allowed him to keep Baltimore. The city is now mine. Welcome Poland, you get first dibs on territory. Please post what you'd like to have. The order for claims will be: Poland, Halbergardia, Hoth, 501st, Defuniak, Teymor, WG, BY. NO EXCEPTIONS. Here's what's available: Texas, Oklahoma, Latin America from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego plus the Carribean, the Central Asian republics, Romaina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel (including the West Bank, The Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights), the Arabian Peninsula, the trans-Caucasus republics, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan. Pakistan, Indonesia, and half of Antarctica (I think). Let the bidding begin.

P. S. 501st, cut your millitary down a bit. WW tried to do that, I wouldn't let him, and I won't let you.

OOC: A note on RPing war. I do not object to RPing war, ok? WW seemed to think I did, But I only objected to the ridiculous size of his army. Go ahead and have wars. Just be realistic, ok?


BTW: What's the date? If I figured it correctly, It's July, 2107.

Wait -- is Hoth inactive?

1. I think so

2. In addition to my rediculously large claim, I would like to bid on Romaina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel (including the West Bank, The Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights), the Arabian Peninsula, the trans-Caucasus republics, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan. Pakistan, Indonesia, and half of Antarctica.

^This still includes my SA claim^

3. Yes, I have alot of Territory already, but for one I am the largest nation playing, and for two I am taking it at my own risk, more territory means more vulnurability, and a very thin army.


4. That would be more like 1/4 of Anarctica, I have like 3/4.

OK, if Hoth is inactive that adds Manchuria, Xingjiang, Tibet, Mongolia, Bhutan, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Baltic States, Kalinningrad Oblast, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine to the claim pool. BY, your claims are noted, but you're last on the queue. You probably won't get all of it.

Here's what we'll do for now. Poland gets Hoth's European territory (Poland, pick a color). BY now controls all of Antarctica (this gives you something like 20 million sq. miles, plus an excellent place to hide stuff :D) WG, I'll give you Texas and Oklahoma. 501st gets the rest of Hoth's Asian territory. Sakhalin goes to Defuniak, as does Indonesia. Central Asia and the trans-Caucasus goes to Teymor. Halbergardia gets the Carribean. I'll post the rest later after I've had time to decide what works best.

do i get my South America Claims?

P. S. 501st, cut your millitary down a bit. WW tried to do that, I wouldn't let him, and I won't let you.
OOC: Duly noted. I was going to downsize my military anyway.

IC: After much downsizing:

The 501st Legion Armed Forces

Army

2,000,000 Infantry
1,600,000 Logistics
800,000 Airborne
800,000 Heavy infantry
800,000 Mechanised infantry
400,000 Military police
200,000 Combat engineers
200,000 Medical
50,000 Honour guard

40,000 Mil Mi-24P Hind-Fs
20,000 Mil Mi-28N Havocs
40,000 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks
20,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions

40,000 M777 howitzers
20,000 M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers

800,000 T-72 MBTs
400,000 T-80 MBTs
200,000 T-90 MBTs
200,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs

80,000 Humvees (Some modified for engineering and ambulance use)

Air Force

160,000 Lockheed F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (120,000 F-16Cs; 40,000 F-16Ds)
80,000 Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers
40,000 Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flankers
80,000 Rockwell B-1B Lancers
40,000 Tupolev Tu-22M Backfires
20,000 Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjacks
40,000 General Dynamics F-111F Aardvarks
20,000 General Dynamics EF-111A Ravens
8,000 Lockheed F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (CTOL variant)
4,000 Lockheed F/A-22 Raptors
4,000 Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks
2,000 Northrop B-2 Spirits
8,000 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
4,000 Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs
2,000 Lockheed C-5 Galaxies
2,000 Boeing E-3 Sentries
2,000 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers
1,000 McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extenders
1,000 Lockheed AC-130H Spectres
200 Lockheed U-2s

Navy

80,000 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets (60,000 F/A-18Es; 20,000 F/A-18Fs)
40,000 Grumman F-14D Tomcats
40,000 Grumman A-6E Intruders
8,000 Grumman EA-6B Prowlers
8,000 Boeing AV-8B+ Harrier II Pluses
4,000 Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighters (V/STOL variant)
4,000 Lockheed S-3B Vikings
2,000 Lockheed P-3C Orions
2,000 Grumman E-2C Hawkeyes
8,000 Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawks
4,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions
2,000 Bell V-22 Ospreys

8000 Auxiliary ships (all types)
8000 Akula-class attack submarines
400 Oscar II-class guided missile submarines
200 Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines
600 Spruance-class destroyers
300 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers
600 Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
300 Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers
90 Kirov-class battlecruisers
60 Iowa-class battleships
30 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers
80 Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships
40 Wasp-class amphibious assault ships

Marines

400,000 Special ops commandos
200,000 Anti-tank soldiers
200,000 Mortar soldiers
200,000 Anti-aircraft soldiers

40,000 Humvees
20,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs


501st Legion Military Surplus

Army

10,000 Mil Mi-24P Hind-Fs
5,000 Mil Mi-28N Havocs
10,000 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks
5,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions

10,000 M777 howitzers
5,000 M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers

200,000 T-72 MBTs
100,000 T-80 MBTs
50,000 T-90 MBTs
50,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs

20,000 Humvees

Air Force

40,000 Lockheed F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (30,000 F-16Cs; 10,000 F-16Ds)
20,000 Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers
10,000 Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flankers
20,000 Rockwell B-1B Lancers
10,000 Tupolev Tu-22M Backfires
5,000 Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjacks
10,000 General Dynamics F-111F Aardvarks
5,000 General Dynamics EF-111A Ravens
2,000 Lockheed F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (CTOL variant)
1,000 Lockheed F/A-22 Raptors
1,000 Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks
500 Northrop B-2 Spirits
2,000 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
1,000 Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs
500 Lockheed C-5 Galaxies
500 Boeing E-3 Sentries
500 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers
250 McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extenders
250 Lockheed AC-130H Spectres
50 Lockheed U-2s

Navy

20,000 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets (15,000 F/A-18Es; 5,000 F/A-18Fs)
10,000 Grumman F-14D Tomcats
10,000 Grumman A-6E Intruders
2,000 Grumman EA-6B Prowlers
2,000 Boeing AV-8B+ Harrier II Pluses
1,000 Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighters (V/STOL variant)
1,000 Lockheed S-3B Vikings
500 Lockheed P-3C Orions
500 Grumman E-2C Hawkeyes
2,000 Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawks
1,000 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions
500 Bell V-22 Ospreys

200 Auxiliary ships (all types)
200 Akula-class attack submarines
100 Oscar II-class guided missile submarines
50 Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines
150 Spruance-class destroyers
75 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers
150 Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
75 Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers
60 Kirov-class battlecruisers
40 Iowa-class battleships
20 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers
20 Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships
10 Wasp-class amphibious assault ships

Marines

10,000 Humvees
5,000 M2A3 Bradley IFVs


If anybody's interested in purchasing a bunch of ex-501st Legion tanks, planes, ships, and other military hardware, just send us the cash, and you'll be getting your hardware.

Here's how the territory will be split up.

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Africa

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Asia

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Oceania

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Europe

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North America

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South America

All decisions are FINAL. If you're not happy, RP it. Buy it, invade it, whatever. BTW, Poland is the sky blue.

The Nation Of Defuniak Would be Interested In Buying Malaysia, Brunei, and The Phillipines From Wasted Genius. You may set the terms, Sicerely, Defuniak.

The Nation Of Defuniak Would be Interested In Buying Malaysia, Brunei, and The Phillipines From Wasted Genius. You may set the terms, Sicerely, Defuniak.


501st Legion owns those. BTW, if Teymor's been caught by Katrina, his territory is inviolate until we hear from him.

The night was warm in sicily. The sun had just recently receded behind the horizon, and the waves flowed gently in on the coast. Suddenly, a loud hum broke the peace.

A dark plane flew over the coastal town of Peruchina, dropping their cargo on the beaches. Figures flew down silently on parachutes to the coast, and bean to advance up the cliffs. They avoided civilians and moved cautiously to the military barracks.

Three guards of the 501st legion stood in front of the tents, but no men were stationed behind it. One man advanced cautiously towards the back and knelt down to place something near the center tent. The guards were distracted by the plane, but took it as an airline, and went back to patrolling the front. The dark figure ducked back behind a building where the other men were standing, and gave a thumbs-up to the man in the center. The man took out a small device, and depressed the button on top.

An explosion erupted from the tents, and the lights in the town went on, as screams penatrated the air. Teh lead man who had detonated the C4 whispered something into a comm, and the men withdrew down to a bluff where they wwaited for their rienforcements to arrive. The battle for sicily had begun.

Planes soared over the night sky, dropping more soldiers into Peruchina, and soon, many men had landed on the town, and soon, it was secured, with the population taken captive for transportation back to Yalan territory, where they would be re-admited as Yalan citizens once the war was over. There had been a few police, but they were killed. The soldiers began to fortify the town, the 501st legion's retailiation would be quik and brutal, and more rienforcements were hours away.

From People Magazine (June 2107):

President's daughter to attend Harvard

President McDermott's 18 year old daughter, Allison, has been accepted to Harvard University as a freshman this coming fall. Ms. McDermott, a 4.0 honor student in high school, has stated an interest in studying psychology. President McDermott was quoted as saying "I am very proud of my daughter, and know she will succeed admirably. I am sure her mother would be proud of her also." Mrs. McDermott, as we all know died of cancer during her husband's first campaign for president. All of Maineiacs has watched Allison McDermott grow up before our eyes from a precocious 11 year old, to an intelligent, well-spoken young woman. We wish her the best.

From The Old Farmer's Almanac 2108 issue:

2106: The Year Mother Nature Bitch-slapped Maineiacs

We all looked forward to a great year in 2106: fusion had been perfected, and we were sending a manned mission to Mars. Nature, however, had other plans. After a mild January in much of the nation, winter hit with a vengance in February. What turned out to be not only the blizzard of the century, but the worst blizzard on record hit before Valentine's Day, dumping 1 to 2 meters of snow of many areas. Worst hit was the town of Caribou, in Aroostook Province. They got pounded with an amazing 2.667 meters (105 inches) of snow in a six day period. That's as much as they normally see in an entire winter. To make things worse, it got cold -- really cold. Temperatures were as cold as -15C as far south as Carolina Province. The cold stuck around, too. The spring thaw was as much as a month late in many areas. The first freeze was also early, leaving parts of Ontario, Dakota, Quebec, And Aroostook with virtually no growing season. In the far north, the harbors at Nuuk and Iqaluit never thawed out at all. To top it all off, coastal areas has to deal with two hurricanes. Hurricane Melissa raveged Carolina in July, and a month later Hurricane Rachel struck from Carolina to Plymouth. Here's hoping that we never see a repeat of these events.

From MBC news:

Realignment of Maineiacs' provinces announced:

The administration has announced that it has reached a treaty to split up the former territory of Charyania with Wasted Genius and Halbergardia. Maineiacs will receive the former U.S. states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. WG will get Texas and Oklahoma, while Halbergardia will get the remainder of Charyania's territory. With the new land added, our nation's provinces will be realigned. Florida, Georgia and Alabama will comprise Florida Province, with its capital in Atlanta. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas will now be Mississippi Province, with its capital in the rebuilt city of New Orleans. Meanwhile Dakota Province will now be made up of the former states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, capital in Minneapolis, and Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas will be Nebraska Povince, capital at St. Louis. Elections for the Senate seats in the new povinces will be held next month. The government of Maineiacs has extended an invitation to both Halbergardia, and to the new Polish government, which has taken over administration of former MHDP territory in South America, to join the American League.

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A communication was sent to the nation Maineiacs.

To: The Leader of the Nation Maineiacs
From: The Prime Minister of the Nation of Poland

After discussing your offer with Parliament, the nation of Poland has decided it will join the American League. When you're ready, I await the official treaty.

-Joseph Grudzinski: Prime Minister of Poland

Meanwhile, back in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, the Prime Minister was overseeing the reconstruction of his nation. Over in South America, things were going very well. The citizens of the nation MDHP had officially been mass-sworn in as citizens of Poland, possibly because they were promised that they didn't have to join the Polish military, that they could form their own private militias. With a Polish police force and government, things were going well.

The Hothians in Europe were also cooperating. They were also mass-sworn in as citizens of Poland, with the same terms as in South America. They were happy, as they now had a functioning government that actually listened to them.

The military was being formed, and the Prime Minister was currently making plans.

Big plans.

To: Joseph Grudzinski, Prime Minister of Poland
From: Anderson McDermott, President, the Free Land of Maineiacs
Re: American League Treaty

Sir:
The American League is a mutual defence treaty for the nations of the western hemisphere. Its structure is similar to that of the old NATO alliance, to which I believe your nation once belonged before the Collapse. We can (but are not obligated to) hold joint millitary exercises, and an attack on one is considered an attack on all. We believe this to be to all parties' advantage, since the world is still a dangerous place, as the current war between the Yalans and the Legion illustrates. The treaty also allows for free trade and scientific and cultural exchange between members as well as humanitarian aid. We thank you for your consideration and will inform you of Wated Genius' ratification of your nation's entrance, and also the status of Halbergardia's application.

Defuniak Develops New Superweapon!

Recently, Loud roars were heard from midway, heard with sonic sensers as far away as Adelaide. We have no direct information except for an anonymous scientist who said it was codenamed "telletuby v. 2.0". We await more information.


If you've read the whole thread you might have an idea... ;)

Dear God! What have you done to Kevin, you lunatic?! I swear, if you've spliced his genes with "the gay one", I'll... :eek: ;) :D

[OOC: You want quick and brutal retaliation, BY? I'll give you quick and brutal retaliation. XD]

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OC:

"Ma'am, we've lost contact with the outpost at Peruchina," Sergeant Major Miriallia Elsman reported to her commanding officer.

"What?!" General Murrue La Flaga screamed. "How the hell did this happen?!"

"I haven't the slightest clue, ma'am. We should presume the worst. You know what that means, right?"

"All too well," General La Flaga said, not too happy with the news she just heard. "Very well. Give the order."

"Yes, ma'am," Sergeant Major Elsman said as she picked up a phone.

Meanwhile, on board the Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarine Rau Le Creuset, somewhere in the Tyrrhenian Sea...

"General La Flaga said to give the order?" Captain Flay Yamato said into her phone. "Are you totally sure about this?"

"Yes, ma'am," Sergeant Major Elsman replied through the phone. "Our outpost at Peruchina was attacked by the Yalans! What else do you think we should do?!"

"Okay then," Captain Yamato said before hanging up her phone. "Seaman Allster?"

"Yes, ma'am?" Seaman Sai Allster replied.

"Get into contact with the rest of the fleet. Tell them that the order has been issued. Open up all silos and arm all missiles. We'll take them out before they take us out."

In mere seconds, the Rau Le Creuset, along with its companion subs Athrun Zala, Dearka Elsman, and Yzak Joule, had armed their missiles and opened up their silos. Captain Yamato said but one word:

"Fire."

The four subs launched their deadly cargo--a total of 80 Trident II ballistic missiles, each carrying eight W88 nuclear warheads--into the night sky.


An excerpt from the official report in the 501st Times after the attacks:

WAR DECLARED ON BEAUTIFUL YALALUXURIOS!


By KIKYO LANGLEY
Times Berlin Bureau

BERLIN --- In response to the Yalan attack on Peruchina, a series of nuclear strikes were authorized and executed on targets all over the nation of Beautiful Yalaluxurios. At approximately 0100 hours GMT, nuclear submarines stationed in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Indian Ocean fired ICBMs at various military and civilian targets in the Middle East and throughout Africa; more ICBMs were deployed from silos in China, France, and Germany. This event has marked the first combat deployment of the N2 mine, which was equipped in approximately half of the ICBMs launched at the Yalans. Casualty figures are unknown at this point but are estimated to be in the millions. President Ayanami has ordered that the 501st Legion Armed Forces go immediately to DEFCON 1 and that the terror alert level be raised to Red; borders with all neighboring nations have been fortified, and all able-bodied citizens between the ages of 18 to 40 have been drafted into the military.


A telegram to Poland- and Halberdgardia:

From: Shinji Langley Ayanami, President of the 501st Legion
To: The leaders of Poland- and Halberdgardia
Re: War With Yalaluxurios

To whom it may concern:

As you may already know, war has been declared with Beautiful Yalaluxurios. This has dire consquences for all of our nations, as both of you border us. We fear that this conflict will spill out into your respective nations. We are proposing a defensive and offensive alliance between our three nations; we will come to each other's defense in time of war, and we will assist each other's military offensives whenever possible. All three of our nations face the same peril. If you accept, we will survive to see another day. If you decline, the Yalans shall invade your respective sovereign territory in the event that we should fall. The decision is up to you. Thank you for considering our offer.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion


A telegram to Defuniak:

From: Shinji Langley Ayanami, President of the 501st Legion
To: The leader of Defuniak
Re: War With Yalaluxurios

To whom it may concern:

As you may already know, war has been declared with Beautiful Yalaluxurios. We are also aware of the offer you have made for our territories. If you choose to assist us, you will receive the territories of Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei in exchange for your cooperation; we will not give up the Philippines, however. We also know about your superweapon project, and this war will provide an opportunity for you to test your new weapon on the Yalans. That is all. Thank you for considering our offer.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion

To Poland and Halbergardia: Maineiacs pledges to fulfill its obligations under the American League charter.

[OOC: Sorry for the crappy post; I have but little time these days, it seems.]

To: The Nation of Maineiacs
From: Halberdgardia

Halberdgardia gladly accepts your offer to join the American League, and pledges whatever support it can in the war against Beautiful Yalaluxurious.

With all chance of victory in sicily crushed to a pulp, and with over 7 million civilians killed, along with many key military facilities destroyed, it was time to pull out all stops. Oribtal bombardment was issued on Southern Europe. MIssiles rained down on the countryside, most only with T-108 Tactical Warheads, warheads that would destroy a full city block, but did not give off much radiation.

Many Nuclear ICBMs were also deployed, however, and many enemy missle facilities were destroyed. In the chaos of the missile strikes, five full army groups of Yalan Hazard Troopers, over 450,000 men, gained a strong foothold in spain, fighting throught the burning cities.

They sheer bulk of their attack forced out all oposition up to almost the middle of the country, and with missle lauching facilities and missles for both sides themselves being destroyed quickely, this war was going to be fought on the ground.

Yalan rienforcements streamed in, and soon over five million soldiers, almost half of the entire Yalan army. Naval battles were also erupting all across the mediteranian. The war was going to be long, and it was going to be bloody.

OOC; lets keep this on the ground and the sea, forget the missles

<Message to the nations of the world>

Dear Nations, our great crusade has begun, and all in our path will be killed. Allign with us, Yalaluxurios, and you will not only be spared, but you will recive many Economic and territorial bonuses. Any nations will be accepted, excluding the 501st legion. Side with us! Our Imperial Majesty will prevail!

All citizens within 15 and 45 who are able to serve the Emperor have been drafted into the military, and After minimum military training, they have been initiated into the army. This has Increased the Yalan army by nearly 50 million (all poorly trained, equiped, and skilled)

OOC: OK, I just got off the plane. The lapse in posting on Monday was due to an incident I'll simply refer to as the "meltdown in Dallas." Heh, maybe I'll work it into an RP later...

Glad to hear you're back Maineiacs!

You're just in time, WG. BY and the Legion are nuking the shit out of each other, Halbergardia and Poland have joined the American League, and Defuniak has done some unspeakable horror upon either the purple teletubby and/or Kevin Bacon. BTW, Texas and Oklahoma are now yours. Congrats, you now control several million gun-toting rednecks. Hey, if your nation is really into "Peace, love, and rock 'n roll", you can always move your capital to "a sleepy little town, down around San Antone". (a cookie to the first person who gets that reference)

OOC: Yeah, you're right, BY. Let's just toss the nukes aside and fight a good old-fashioned conventional war.

At least Halberdgardia's with me... =P

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@ the 501st Legion Armed Forces Supreme Headquarters (European Division), Berlin, Germany:

"Ma'am, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey have just been turned into radioactive slag by the Yalans, and all of our ICBM launching facilities have been destroyed both here and in China," Lieutenant Colonel Kira Allster reported.

"Shit. I knew the Yalans were going to do that," General La Flaga replied. "At least we've got Halberdgardia's support. We've still got a fighting chance."

"Intel reports that the Yalans have deployed half of their entire army on the Italian peninsula. Our forces there have been forced all the way up to Rome; everything south of that is now under Yalan control. They're about to deploy more troops in Greece and the Iberian Peninsula. What do you think we should do, General La Flaga?"

"Let's see, where do I begin?" General La Flaga mused aloud. "Fortify our remain borders. Start shoving Tomahawk cruise missiles up the Yalans' asses. Engage their carrier groups. Intercept their troop transports and make sure they don't reach the coasts. Make sure that they pay dearly for trespassing on our territory."

"Ma'am, yes, ma'am," Lieutenant Colonel Allster said, saluting. "Okay, people, you heard what General La Flaga ordered! Let's kick some Yalan ass!"

Lieutenant Colonel Allster's rallying cry led to cheers erupting all over the control room.


The battle so far, as reported by the ever-trusty 501st Times:

501ST, HALBERDGARDIA TAKE THE OFFENSIVE
Middle East, Northern Africa Fall to Joint Onslaught

By KIKYO LANGLEY
Times Berlin Bureau

BERLIN --- While the ground war rages in radiation-contaminated Southern Europe, elements of the 501st Legion Armed Forces, assisted by the Halberdgardian military, managed to stage a daring, many-pointed attack on Yalan forces in the Middle East and Northern Africa over a period of six days, with surprising results.

While the majority of the 501st and Yalan forces clashed in Italy, portions of the 501st and Halberdgardian militaries pushed through the Iberian Peninsula and engaged Yalan positions in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco that escaped the nuclear holocaust. The fighting was brutal, and losses were heavy on both sides. Even in the face of these losses, the 501st and Halberdgardian armies pushed on and managed to take what little remained of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco, with the assistance of their respective air forces and navies.

As the 501st Legionnaires and Halberdgardians pressed further into Yalan territory, the fighting became even more brutal as they faced Yalan irregulars; even though they were poorly trained and equipped and lacked basic combat skills, they managed to put up a fierce resistance. With adequate air and naval support, they managed to overcome the enemy and take the remnants of Algeria, Tunisia, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar by the fourth day of their offensive.

The final push for the Middle East and Northern Africa was the bloodiest part of the campaign, as the Yalan forces, pressed between two hostile forces and refusing to retreat to safer territory down south, went berzerk in their attempts to hold their ground; they were crushed mercilessly nonetheless, and Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates finally fell to the 501st Legion and Halberdgardia on the sixth and final day of the offensive.

On the naval side, the fighting was just as brutal as it was on the ground, with entire fleets being sent to the bottom of the Mediterranean in the course of their engagements. Support from the 501st Legion Air Force helped the situation a bit, but not by much; at least three entire carrier groups were either destroyed or disabled for the duration of the campaign.

So far, at least 750,000 501st Legion troops have died in combat, over 2,000 501st Legion Navy ships have been sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, and 40,000 501st Legion planes have been shot down; aggressive manufacturing and drafting measures are expected to compensate for these losses. Yalan casualty figures are estimated to be at least two to four times as much. Halberdgardian casualty figures are unknown at this point.

OOC: Did I miss something? Our regional page says BY no longer exists.

OOC: You did. BY apparently rejoined with me somewhere in the last few pages. Didn't you edit it?

To: The 501st Leigon
From: Poland

After a long, almost ugly debate in Parliament, and a popular vote in Poland, the people of Poland have decided that they cannot join 501st's and Halberdgardia's defensive alliance. Poland has no military yet to join the alliance, plus we are still busy with our own affairs.

Thus, Poland announces that it will stay neutral in this conflict. It will not shelter any foreign troops, be it 501st Leigon or Halberdgarian or Yalaluxuriosian, as this will lead to unecessary conflict.

Poland apologizes, but we are too busy with our own troops to do anything to help either side.

-The Prime Minister of Poland

- Maineacs, The Updated Maps have been buried. You need to update the ones on page one.

-snip-


The fighting was brutal, and losses were heavy on both sides. Even in the face of these losses, the 501st and Halberdgardian armies pushed on and managed to take what little remained of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco, with the assistance of their respective air forces and navies.
As the 501st Legionnaires and Halberdgardians pressed further into Yalan territory, the fighting became even more brutal as they faced Yalan irregulars; even though they were poorly trained and equipped and lacked basic combat skills, they managed to put up a fierce resistance. With adequate air and naval support, they managed to overcome the enemy and take the remnants of Algeria, Tunisia, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar by the fourth day of their offensive.

The final push for the Middle East and Northern Africa was the bloodiest part of the campaign, as the Yalan forces, pressed between two hostile forces and refusing to retreat to safer territory down south, went berzerk in their attempts to hold their ground; they were crushed mercilessly nonetheless, and Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates finally fell to the 501st Legion and Halberdgardia on the sixth and final day of the offensive.

-snip-

So far, at least 750,000 501st Legion troops have died in combat, over 2,000 501st Legion Navy ships have been sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, and 40,000 501st Legion planes have been shot down; aggressive manufacturing and drafting measures are expected to compensate for these losses. Yalan casualty figures are estimated to be at least two to four times as much. Halberdgardian casualty figures are unknown at this point.

Waaiiiit a sec. You godmodded your invasion of Saudi Arabia. You posted their losses as well as yours. I learned that earlier in the thread.

That's what I get for posting between classes. Legion loses stand as they are, Yalan losses to be posted by him later. Updated maps wil be posted on p.1.

The Nation Of Defuniak Fully Accepts Yalaluxriouses Offer of World Domination.




Hong Kong. 11:00 p.m.

The Destroyer Crept into Hong Kong Harbor. Using Light Artillery, The Destroyer Effectively destroyed Hong Kongs Air Defense and Anti- Ship Defenses. Then PT boats and old American C-47s appeared over the horizon.
In the PT boats there were camouflage Telletubys with Chain Guns Instead of Triangles on top of their heads. In the C-47s, a clone army of Kevin Paratroopers with an old American sub-machine guns. (whatever we liberated from musuems in former charyania) Out Of the water was the most terrible thing you've ever seen.... Kevin with a telletuby's head, and as a symbol, a Low quality nuke chain gun... The kevin's began pour out if the planes and the telletubys out of the PT'S. The kevintubby Picked up a skyscraper, scratched his butt, set it down, and picked his nose. The begining of the end had begun.


You're playing God! Playing God, I tell you! This monstrosity should never have been created! (He could probably do a lot of damage if he did the Footloose dance, eh? :rolleyes:

On the frontlines, Yalan forces seemed to thin massivley, not because of casualties, but because of a tactical withdrawl. Ships, planes, soldiers, tanks, artillery, the wole lot, were all retreating. Soon only pockets of resistance remained, and Northern africa and arabia fell to hands of the 501st legion. The Irregulars to retreated, some staying to defend their homes, but mmost falling back. Enemy generals were dumbfounded, why had the Yalans Invaded pillaged and burned only to retreat when the battle was getting rough? But there was good reason.

Tell me what countries were taken so I can update the map. Also did 501st give that territory in SE asia to Defuniak?

To Poland and Halbergardia: Maineiacs pledges to fulfill its obligations under the American League charter.

Wasted Genius ratifies the admission of Poland and Halbergardia to the American League and hereby pledges to fulfill its duties to the member nations.

You're just in time, WG. BY and the Legion are nuking the shit out of each other, Halbergardia and Poland have joined the American League, and Defuniak has done some unspeakable horror upon either the purple teletubby and/or Kevin Bacon. BTW, Texas and Oklahoma are now yours. Congrats, you now control several million gun-toting rednecks. Hey, if your nation is really into "Peace, love, and rock 'n roll", you can always move your capital to "a sleepy little town, down around San Antone". (a cookie to the first person who gets that reference)

OOC: Hey! I've got a copyright on the Kevin clone!! I get royalties or something. OK, so the head wasn't the most valuable part, but throw me a bone here!! BTW Defuniak, our genetic scientists tell me that the Kevin gene is highly unstable and is likely to mutate radically if introduced to any other DNA. God have mercy on us all.

OK, I guess I could use the Texas land for nuclear tests or something. Just kidding, I like Texas. But if I put in a maglev I absolutely refuse to mount longhorns on the front of the trains.

About the cookie: Is it El Paso? I'm thinking Willie Nelson. Of course, thats a pretty safe bet for just about any trivia question.

Also, about my military. As alluded to by Defuniak, its definitely old school. But I've got a pretty strong Arms Manufacturing Industry, so I'm updating as we speak. I'm building a "no-kill" army. 100% biodegradable. I'm also building lots of escape pods.... :eek:

Admiral Ackersley surveyed the harbor from the deck of his dreadnought. Hundreds of ships, ranging from small PT boats to gicantic superdreadnoughts like his own, The Hades.

On the shore large concrete defensive walls had been constructed, sandbags covering the lower 5 feet of them. Turrets and gun emplacements lined the top of the wall and the ground, and AA batteries were positioned all around the harbor. This was the Harbor of Mahajenga.

Almost 800 million Yalans had been working day and night for years to complete the fortification of Madagascar, and still builders worked on fortifying the very center of the Island. Millions of Troops were here, and millions more were streaming in, Airforce planes flew in too, landing at the many airfields. The Entire royal navy was encircling the island, and Massivley powerfull Magnetic Accelerator Cannons (MACs) were being moved to guard the coast. Anti-Missile defenses were placed in a grid to protect the island, and Missile silos were plentiful. Madagascar was a amazing peice of work.

Ackersley smiled, and headed back to the bridge.

1. Defuniak, this is a serious Rp, please scrap the Kevin clone, or at least the giant one.

2. Thx for allying with me, I appreciate it.

3. Maineacs: 501st legion effectivley controls all of Africa and Arabia exept for madagascar and Mozambique, assuming he wants it.

About the cookie: Is it El Paso? I'm thinking Willie Nelson. Of course, thats a pretty safe bet for just about any trivia question.

Nope, guess again.

Originally Posted by BY
Maineacs: 501st legion effectivley controls all of Africa and Arabia exept for madagascar and Mozambique, assuming he wants it.

Just Saudi Arabia, or the entire peninsula?

Everything

Duly noted.

OOC: I'll let BY keep Madagascar and Mozambique, along with Antarctica. Both of our militaries, along with Halberdgardia's, are too drained right now to put up any good offense or defense, so the war will just stop right now.

As of Defuniak's army of Kevin Bacon clones, Teletubbies, and the Kevintubby, I'd have to say that that's a blatant godmod, even more so than my casualty reports. You can wipe out some of the anti-ship defences with just a destroyer, but it would be torn apart, along with all those PT boats, by the remaining anti-ship defences and the air defence screen; in addition, the air defence screen would have taken down the C-47s. As for the Kevintubby, well...you get the point.

True, and ultimately, I had no intention of letting that stuff stand but you have to admit, it was funny.

To: The 501st Leigon
CC: Halberdgardia
From: Poland

I have a very interesting proposition for both of you. After discussing it with Parliament, we have decided that our part of South America is too large to effectively run a government.

So, our proposition. To the 501st Leigon, we propose... a territoral trade. Poland will receive all of your European territory, including Cyprus and Turkey, while you receive Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

To Halberberdgardia, the same kind of offer. Poland receives all of your European territory, Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Iceland, while you receive Ecuador and Peru.

This offers advantages to both of you. First, to the 501st Leigon, you will receive territory that is closer to the strong American Alliance, plus, it is closer to your Asian territory, and, if my figures are correct, you are trading your territory for territory that is about the same size, but richer in resources.

To Halberdgardia, you also receive territory that is closer to the American Alliance, plus, it is about the same size of territory as the territory you are trading off, only richer, and finally, it makes your nation more compact.

This is my offer gentlemen, and I hope you seriously consider it and... maybe even, accept.

-The Prime Minister of Poland

OOC: I'll let BY keep Madagascar and Mozambique, along with Antarctica. Both of our militaries, along with Halberdgardia's, are too drained right now to put up any good offense or defense, so the war will just stop right now.



Aw, common, my military isnt (that) drained, and neither is yours, just attack me!

Aw, common, my military isnt (that) drained, and neither is yours, just attack me!


"Not that drained?" Dude, you have like two countries left.

While its true that Wasted Genius Defensive Forces employs many weapons found only in military history museums, we have found that it only takes so much "firepower" to do the trick. Metaphorically stated, if you have a flyswatter, you don't need a howitzer to eliminate household pests. However, in the world of Earth NA, we neither consider any other nation as "pests" nor do we lack regard for their highly sophisticated military capabilities.

Accordingly, Wasted Genius has decided to upgrade its existing military equipment and to employ wherever possible "Non-lethal military equipment" in order to adequately defend our citizens and defense-related installations.

A few words of caution to those who might view NMLE as weak or ineffective: Though much of the technology is not battle proven, we believe that it will provide at least some defensive value. Also, we will maintain our lethal weapons stockpiles as backup measures.

Since development of our NMLE capability has been in progress since the early 21st century, we hope the international community will accept it without proof of R&D. We are, of course, happy to wank the support documentation upon request.


The following is a list of some of the basic NMLE technologies we have distributed throughout our forces:

XM15a "Stinger" VMADS - Vehicle Mounted Active Denial System - Broadcasts microwave beams approx. 700 m. Beams penetrate human skin to 1/64th inch and cause an overwhelming stinging/burning sensation. Effects disappear within 24 to 48 hours of exposure without significant lasting damage, similar to a severe sunburn. Smaller units can be mounted on a Humvee or Predator RPV. Larger units can be mounted on attack aircraft or semi-trailer vehicles.

XD42a "Sticker" Foam Agent - Can be sprayed on or airdropped in hot combat zones. Acts as a retardant to ground force mobility. "Scratcher" version combines mild irritant compounds to create an itching sensation on contact with skin. Can be deployed around defensive installations in a sprinkler type array to delay attackers and allow more time for defensive assets to respond. 100% biodegradable.

XL19a "Shocker" Ammunition - Piezoelectric action in a frangible bullet or sabot round delivers varying levels of electric shock upon impact with a target. 9mm round capable of similar effects as law enforcement grade stun gun. 120mm artillery rounds capable of stun effects over an area of about 100m.

XP22a "Stinker" Aerosol Agent - Can be launched by artillery or mortar cartridge. Unleashes an unholy stench upon impact causing nausea, disorientation and mild panic response when inhaled. Due to the agent's compact molecular structure, it may penetrate minor tears or seal breaches in chemical protection gear. Effective life depends on wind conditions/room ventilation. Maximum effective life is 4 hours. Downwind considerations are a limiting factor in battlefield employment decisions.

XE30a "Static" EMP System - Causes disruption or damage to electrical circuits of all types. Can permanently erase magnetically or electronically stored data, rendering some computer equipment useless. Example: network routing tables, telephone system programming, command and communication protocols. Delivery systems, range and effectiveness varies widely. Mobile device requires up to a three vehicle configuration of a) delivery unit, b) power generation unit, c) charge storage unit. Set up and charge time may be as long as 24 hours. Permanently installed defensive units are more effective, have a wider range and do more damage. Humans exposed to a strong EMP field may experience temporary and minor physical effects. Battlefield employment decisions must consider collateral and freindly force damage. Example: Don't set one of these off behind your own lines as a defensive move. This means you, Admiral Frick.

OOC: We rejected the proposed "Celine Dion Sonic Beam" device as a non-lethal weapon, but our PsyOps Corps is still evaluating it. Progress is slow due to a shortage of volunteer test subjects. ;)

From People Magazine (June 2107):

President's daughter to attend Harvard

President McDermott's 18 year old daughter, Allison, has been accepted to Harvard University as a freshman this coming fall. Ms. McDermott, a 4.0 honor student in high school, has stated an interest in studying psychology. President McDermott was quoted as saying "I am very proud of my daughter, and know she will succeed admirably. I am sure her mother would be proud of her also." Mrs. McDermott, as we all know died of cancer during her husband's first campaign for president. All of Maineiacs has watched Allison McDermott grow up before our eyes from a precocious 11 year old, to an intelligent, well-spoken young woman. We wish her the best.


The people of The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius extends its sincere congratulations to both Ms. McDermott and her father, President McDermott. We wish Ms. McDermott the best as she embarks upon her studies and career. Given the advances in psychology and the enormous societal need for skilled practitioners, we are sure that she will discover many challenges and reap the rewards of dedication to her art.

With warmest regards,

At Masok
Prime Minister
The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius

While its true that Wasted Genius Defensive Forces employs many weapons found only in military history museums, we have found that it only takes so much "firepower" to do the trick. Metaphorically stated, if you have a flyswatter, you don't need a howitzer to eliminate household pests. However, in the world of Earth NA, we neither consider any other nation as "pests" nor do we lack regard for their highly sophisticated military capabilities.

Accordingly, Wasted Genius has decided to upgrade its existing military equipment and to employ wherever possible "Non-lethal military equipment" in order to adequately defend our citizens and defense-related installations.

A few words of caution to those who might view NMLE as weak or ineffective: Though much of the technology is not battle proven, we believe that it will provide at least some defensive value. Also, we will maintain our lethal weapons stockpiles as backup measures.

Since development of our NMLE capability has been in progress since the early 21st century, we hope the international community will accept it without proof of R&D. We are, of course, happy to wank the support documentation upon request.


The following is a list of some of the basic NMLE technologies we have distributed throughout our forces:

XM15a "Stinger" VMADS - Vehicle Mounted Active Denial System - Broadcasts microwave beams approx. 700 m. Beams penetrate human skin to 1/64th inch and cause an overwhelming stinging/burning sensation. Effects disappear within 24 to 48 hours of exposure without significant lasting damage, similar to a severe sunburn. Smaller units can be mounted on a Humvee or Predator RPV. Larger units can be mounted on attack aircraft or semi-trailer vehicles.

XD42a "Sticker" Foam Agent - Can be sprayed on or airdropped in hot combat zones. Acts as a retardant to ground force mobility. "Scratcher" version combines mild irritant compounds to create an itching sensation on contact with skin. Can be deployed around defensive installations in a sprinkler type array to delay attackers and allow more time for defensive assets to respond. 100% biodegradable.

XL19a "Shocker" Ammunition - Piezoelectric action in a frangible bullet or sabot round delivers varying levels of electric shock upon impact with a target. 9mm round capable of similar effects as law enforcement grade stun gun. 120mm artillery rounds capable of stun effects over an area of about 100m.

XP22a "Stinker" Aerosol Agent - Can be launched by artillery or mortar cartridge. Unleashes an unholy stench upon impact causing nausea, disorientation and mild panic response when inhaled. Due to the agent's compact molecular structure, it may penetrate minor tears or seal breaches in chemical protection gear. Effective life depends on wind conditions/room ventilation. Maximum effective life is 4 hours. Downwind considerations are a limiting factor in battlefield employment decisions.

XE30a "Static" EMP System - Causes disruption or damage to electrical circuits of all types. Can permanently erase magnetically or electronically stored data, rendering some computer equipment useless. Example: network routing tables, telephone system programming, command and communication protocols. Delivery systems, range and effectiveness varies widely. Mobile device requires up to a three vehicle configuration of a) delivery unit, b) power generation unit, c) charge storage unit. Set up and charge time may be as long as 24 hours. Permanently installed defensive units are more effective, have a wider range and do more damage. Humans exposed to a strong EMP field may experience temporary and minor physical effects. Battlefield employment decisions must consider collateral and freindly force damage. Example: Don't set one of these off behind your own lines as a defensive move. This means you, Admiral Frick.


The Free Land of Maineiacs would like to discuss purchasing this technology from The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius. In return, Maineiacs can offer your nation GM's new "Hy-wire" driving system for automoblies. This system replaces the mechanical parts of the traditional automotive engine with electronic sgnals from a built-in computer. This results in better performance and fuel cell efficiency. The system is designed such that it's functioning is not affected by other nearby electromagnetic signals.

Thank you,
Donald Jeffries
acting Secretary of Defence
The Free Land of Maineiacs

True, and ultimately, I had no intention of letting that stuff stand but you have to admit, it was funny.


Well, That's what the point was. I'll just delete the post. :rolleyes:

Tell me what countries were taken so I can update the map. Also did 501st give that territory in SE asia to Defuniak?


No, he hasn't even replied to it.

Well, That's what the point was. I'll just delete the post. :rolleyes:


I thought that it was hilarious, but all it was going to do, unfortuately, was cause arguements. Someone was bound to object to losing a city to Godzilla. Sorry.

"Not that drained?" Dude, you have like two countries left.

Two countries that are packed with soldiers and armed to the teeth. Read my post.

To: The 501st Leigon
CC: Halberdgardia
From: Poland

I have a very interesting proposition for both of you. After discussing it with Parliament, we have decided that our part of South America is too large to effectively run a government.

So, our proposition. To the 501st Leigon, we propose... a territoral trade. Poland will receive all of your European territory, including Cyprus and Turkey, while you receive Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

To Halberberdgardia, the same kind of offer. Poland receives all of your European territory, Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Iceland, while you receive Ecuador and Peru.

This offers advantages to both of you. First, to the 501st Leigon, you will receive territory that is closer to the strong American Alliance, plus, it is closer to your Asian territory, and, if my figures are correct, you are trading your territory for territory that is about the same size, but richer in resources.

To Halberdgardia, you also receive territory that is closer to the American Alliance, plus, it is about the same size of territory as the territory you are trading off, only richer, and finally, it makes your nation more compact.

This is my offer gentlemen, and I hope you seriously consider it and... maybe even, accept.

-The Prime Minister of Poland
To: The Prime Minister of Poland-
From: The President of the 501st Legion
Re: Territorial Trade

To whom it may concern,

The 501st Legion respectfully declines your offer for a territorial trade. I have an offer of my own: I will trade Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Nambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe for Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. The leader of Halberdgardia can negotiate his own terms should he reply. That is all. Thank you for considering my counter-offer.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion


Another telegram:

To: The leaders of Maineiacs, Wasted Genius, Halberdgardia, Poland-, Teymor, and Defuniak
From: The President of the 501st Legion
Re: Territory Auction

To whom it may concern,

I have a proposition for you. After a discussion with Congress, we have decided that most of our African territory is too large to govern effectively. Thus, the following proposal. We are going to sell all of our African territories except for Morocco, Western Sahara, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia to the highest bidder(s). Money is preferred for payment, but just about anything else is acceptable. That is all. Thank you for considering our offer.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion

I thought that it was hilarious, but all it was going to do, unfortuately, was cause arguements. Someone was bound to object to losing a city to Godzilla. Sorry.

OOC: I wouldn't object to a certain suburb of Dallas getting a little "Footloose" action. Again, j/k. Nothing wrong with Dallas. :headbang:

Defuniak, if you don't mind, I would like to do a little godmodding as a tribute to Kevin-tubby's passing...



IC: *character's lips move, but no dialog*, then-

"Commander, it looks like Kevin-tubby is heading out to sea!"

*silence, with lips moving*, then-

"Yes Leiutenant, our city has narrowly escaped once again. What looked like certain destruction has turned into nothing more than a bad case of anchovy breath and beer farts. It was good thinking on your part to bring the Alka-Selzter/Beano cannon to the front this morning."

*s,w/lm*, then-

"Thank you sir, but it was that lucky shot right down his gullet that changed the tide of bat - Commander, look!! He's smiling! He's giving us a thumbs up! Now he's even doing a little dance! Could it be that this horrible monster might become our friend?"

*s,w/lm*, then-

"Only time will tell, Leiutenant, only time..."

As Kevin-tubby slides quietly beneath the waves, the sun rises over the eastern sea, signalling the beginning of a new day for mankind.

To: The Prime Minister of Poland-
From: The President of the 501st Legion
Re: Territorial Trade

To whom it may concern,

The 501st Legion respectfully declines your offer for a territorial trade. I have an offer of my own: I will trade Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Nambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe for Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. The leader of Halberdgardia can negotiate his own terms should he reply. That is all. Thank you for considering my counter-offer.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion
To: The President of The 501st Leigon
From: The Prime Minister of Poland

To whom it may concern,

Poland respectfully declines this offer, the people, to be frank, and meaning no offense, declaring it "a rip-off" to the nation, and the government must agree. Not only is it that Poland doesn't wish for southern African territories, but the trade off, in land size as well as richness in resources, is painfully small, and wouldn't be worth it.

Poland gives another offer to The 501st Leigon. To Poland, the nation will receive the territory of Germany(this is debatable though), Luexembourg(if Germany is agreed to be annexed to Poland), Austria, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece(including the island of Crete), Cyprus and Turkey.

The 501st Leigon, in return, will receive Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

We thank you for your consideration.

Joseph Grudzinski
Prime Minister of the United Socialist States of Poland

OOC: Just forget about the "-" after "Poland", that was just to allow the nation. :p

Nope, guess again.

OK, I cheated (Google: the portal of all knowledge), so I'll have to forego the cookie. After a couple of days of a humming a Marty Robbins tune, I decided it was better just to figure the damned thing out. Now I'll be humming "China Grove" by the Doobie Brothers for the next few hours.... :D

Fine, I'll eat the cookie myself. :p You realize the fact you didn't know that makes me feel incredibly old, don't you? And just in time for my birthday tomorrow.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you...

To: The President of The 501st Leigon
From: The Prime Minister of Poland

To whom it may concern,

Poland respectfully declines this offer, the people, to be frank, and meaning no offense, declaring it "a rip-off" to the nation, and the government must agree. Not only is it that Poland doesn't wish for southern African territories, but the trade off, in land size as well as richness in resources, is painfully small, and wouldn't be worth it.

Poland gives another offer to The 501st Leigon. To Poland, the nation will receive the territory of Germany(this is debatable though), Luexembourg(if Germany is agreed to be annexed to Poland), Austria, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece(including the island of Crete), Cyprus and Turkey.

The 501st Leigon, in return, will receive Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

We thank you for your consideration.

Joseph Grudzinski
Prime Minister of the United Socialist States of Poland

OOC: Just forget about the "-" after "Poland", that was just to allow the nation. :p
IC:

To: The Prime Minister of Poland
From: The President of the 501st Legion
Re: Territorial Trade

To whom it may concern,

The 501st Legion accepts your counter-offer, but with a catch: We will not give up Germany and Luxembourg. That is all. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion


OOC: The territory auction is still on, people! If you want more territory, then buy!

Fine, I'll eat the cookie myself. :p You realize the fact you didn't know that makes me feel incredibly old, don't you? And just in time for my birthday tomorrow.

OK wait a sec- before you go and start feeling all creaky, wouldn't it stand to reason that memory loss is a pretty good indicator of aging? All we proved here is that I've somehow misplaced "lyrics of the mid 70's". Along with my dentures, cane and reading glasses...

Since its already tomorrow GMT, Happy Birthday! :D

To: The President of the 501st Legion
From: The Prime Minister of Wasted Genius
Re: Territorial auction

Mr. Ayanami,

The people of the Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius would like to place a bid for the African states of:

Angola
Namibia
Botswana
South Africa
Zimbabwe

Our initial bid for this territory is $100 billion dollars, with rights to increase the offer if other bidders come into play.

Sincerely,

At Masok
Prime Minister
The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius

The Free Land of Maineiacs would like to discuss purchasing this technology from The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius. In return, Maineiacs can offer your nation GM's new "Hy-wire" driving system for automoblies. This system replaces the mechanical parts of the traditional automotive engine with electronic sgnals from a built-in computer. This results in better performance and fuel cell efficiency. The system is designed such that it's functioning is not affected by other nearby electromagnetic signals.

Thank you,
Donald Jeffries
acting Secretary of Defence
The Free Land of Maineiacs

Mr. Jeffries,

The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius is happy to exchange our NMLE technology for your Hy-wire driving system technology. I believe that this transaction will expand two areas of commercial development that will be beneficial to both of our nations.

Sincerely,

At Masok
Prime Minister
The Most Serene Republic of Wasted Genius

IC:

To: The Prime Minister of Poland
From: The President of the 501st Legion
Re: Territorial Trade

To whom it may concern,

The 501st Legion accepts your counter-offer, but with a catch: We will not give up Germany and Luxembourg. That is all. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Shinji Langley Ayanami
President of the Armed Republic of the 501st Legion


OOC: The territory auction is still on, people! If you want more territory, then buy!
To: The President of the 501st Leigon
From: The Prime Minister of Poland

To whom it may concern,

Poland agrees to these terms. We will begin moving most of our people in South America to Brazil, leaving room for your people to move in. We expect the same from you in the territory that will go to Poland.

We would also like to make a bid for the following African territories:

The Cape Verde Islands
Senegal
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Côte D'ivoire
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Togo
Benin
Nigeria
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
P. Republic Congo

The bid will be $100 billion, with rights to increase should another bidder bid for the same territory.

-The Prime Minister of Poland

OOC: By the way, if Teymor, if he ever comes back and decides to leave, or just stay inactive until the boss(Maineiacs) decides it's time to divide the territory, I claim first rights to his territory. Thank you.

No Singed Wings After First Icarus Flight

Groom Lake, Nevada - The WG Defensive Forces announced that it successfully recovered an unmanned drone that navigated around the world under the unaided control of its onboard electronic pilot today.

The mission parameters tested the aircraft's ability to efficiently maneuver through 26 waypoints located at altitudes varying from as little as 500 ft to as high as 55,000 ft. above sea level. The flight path was arranged to keep the craft over Wasted Genius airspace or international waters.

"The really significant aspect of this test is that the nav points weren't programmed into the machine, but were relayed by radio as each successive checkpoint was reached," said Martin Mockheed, the team's project manager. "Icarus had to independantly plan its route, identify and negotiate re-fueling with tankers positioned at points along the way, and autonomously engage in evasive maneuvers to avoid mock-enemy aircraft. We're very proud."

But is this plane able to start a war if it decides to?

"Absolutely not. Ground based pilots have total commit responsibility and can override the entire system with a three-tiered failsafe. If through damage or other reasons we lose contact with it, a back-up program takes over and sends it back to its home base. This thing isn't like one of those aircraft you see in the movies," stated Mr. Mockheed.

The Ministry of Defensive Forces claims that the purpose of the craft is to do jobs that require a high degree of accuracy or that are too rigorous for human pilots.

Mr. Mockheed said, "The kind of action we would like to see Icarus and his brothers engaged in is wildfire fighting or deuling it out with a hurricane." But he added later in the conversation that the plane had 6 hardpoints that could mount various "military assets."

It could be years before you see Icarus deftly speeding through the skies over Wasted Genius though. The core of the system - its eyes, ears and brain - are scheduled to log nearly 20,000 hours in different airframes and under a wide variety of environmental conditions before it will be certified for its first solo.

OOC: I'm calling it a night, all. Battlestar Galactica is coming on in a bit and I'm not going to miss a chance to bitch at the storyline. Since Maineiacs and I have been trading shots over being decrepit old geezers, I'll give you a hint as to my RL age: I remember watching the first BG series as a kid. Back when Cylons were guys in spandex suits covered with chrome and Starbuck was a dude.

*trudges downstairs*

"Honey, warm up the Geritol! I'm gonna watch some TV!!"

OOC: I'm calling it a night, all. Battlestar Galactica is coming on in a bit and I'm not going to miss a chance to bitch at the storyline. Since Maineiacs and I have been trading shots over being decrepit old geezers, I'll give you a hint as to my RL age: I remember watching the first BG series as a kid. Back when Cylons were guys in spandex suits covered with chrome and Starbuck was a dude.

*trudges downstairs*

"Honey, warm up the Geritol! I'm gonna watch some TV!!"


So do I.

The Free Land of Maineiacs offers $60 billion US for South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Namibia.

<bump>

The Territory Auction So Far

(Format: Nation - Bid - Territories)

Poland - $100 billion - Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte D'ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, P. Republic of Congo
Wasted Genius - $100 billion - Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Maineiacs - $60 billion - South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia

Maineiacs increases its bid to $120 billion

From MBC News:

December 2107
Election race kicks off

As an election year draws close, candidates have started coming to the forefront. Each party has selected their candidate and campaigning begins on the first of the year. The four candidates are:

Jackson Glenn, New Democratic Party, Senate Majority Leader, Ohio Province -- wants to cut social welfare programs by 25% and restructure them toward a more job training oriented stance. Wants to increase m illitary spending by same amount, including strenghtening nuclear arsenal. Wants to loosen, but not end business regulation.

Jessica Thompson, Social Democratic Party, Senate Minority Leader, Allegheney Province -- Seen as the "natural" successor to Pres. McDermott ( at least within her party). Wants to "stay the course" with business regulation and the economy. In favor of environmental initiatives and increased spending for the space program.

Rene Levesque, Socialist Party, Quebec Province -- Wants to place all remaining industries (agriculture, mining, the press) under state control. Wants to increse tariffs on imports, Would do away with space program.

Franklin Buchanan, Reform Party, Potomac Province -- Wants to remove all governmental regulation from business, wants to slash social welfare by 80% and increase defense spending by same. Would withdraw from American league, but wants to create a "free trade zone" in western hemisphere. Wants to have draft. Would kill space program.

OOC: I'm calling it a night, all. Battlestar Galactica is coming on in a bit and I'm not going to miss a chance to bitch at the storyline. Since Maineiacs and I have been trading shots over being decrepit old geezers, I'll give you a hint as to my RL age: I remember watching the first BG series as a kid. Back when Cylons were guys in spandex suits covered with chrome and Starbuck was a dude.

*trudges downstairs*

"Honey, warm up the Geritol! I'm gonna watch some TV!!"


I thought the dude was a linky so I clicked onit. I'm so dumb.

I thought the dude was a linky so I clicked onit. I'm so dumb.

Heh, sorry about that. The underline was for emphasis, cuz sometimes italics just aren't expressive enough. But I really don't want to be a jipper so click on this:

http://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=25&sid=12c16364b1ac5096fb2d464f1261ffc4

I will admit that the current Starbuck is easier on the eyes.

I can't believe that guy has a website! Has he even worked since The A-Team?

Wasted Genius would like to split its bid into two tracts:

Tract 1: South Africa. (Does not include Lesotho, Swasiland)

Tract 2: Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

Wasted Genius raises its bids as follows:

Tract 1: $125 Billion

Tract 2: $75 Billion

Note: $75 Billion bid for Tract 2 actually represents a 4.2% increase, proportionate to land area.

I can't believe that guy has a website! Has he even worked since The A-Team?

Yeah, and the website is quite spiffy! I wonder what kind of perks registered users get. As for the current work thing, I'll bet he hit a creative block after the A-Team. Once you've been on the A-Team, there's nowhere to go but down...

The Territory Auction So Far

(Format: Nation - Bid - Territories)

Poland - $100 billion - Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte D'ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, P. Republic of Congo
Wasted Genius - $125 billion (Tract 1); $75 billion (Tract 2) - South Africa (Tract 1); Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe (Tract 2)
Maineiacs - $120 billion - South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia


Going once...

$150 billion

The nation of Poland would like to add on to it's bid with the following territories:

Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda(might have misspelled)
Burundi
Malawi

For an additional $50 billion.

-The Prime Minister of Poland

The Territory Auction So Far

(Format: Nation - Bid - Territories)

Poland - $175 billion - Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte D'ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, P. Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi
Wasted Genius - $125 billion (Tract 1); $75 billion (Tract 2) - South Africa (Tract 1); Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe (Tract 2)
Maineiacs - $150 billion - South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia


Going twice...

Happy 2108!

To: Maineiacs, 501st Legion
From: Wasted Genius
Re: A deal we could all be happy with

I would like to propose a deal where 501st Legion, Maineiacs and Wasted Genius could each improve their position in the current African land auction.

Terms: Wasted Genius will retract its bid for Tract 1 (South Africa) and will transfer $5 billion to Maineiacs. Maineiacs will delete Namibia from their current bid. Wasted Genius will increase its bid for Tract 2 to $80 billion. 501st Legion will transfer ownership of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland to Maineiacs in exchange for their stated bid of $150 billion and 501st Legion will transfer ownership of Angola, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe to Wasted Genius in exchange for their new bid of $80 billion.

Wasted Genius aggregate cost for their remaining Tract 2 bid will be $85 billion. Maineaics aggregate cost for their restated South African bid will be $145 billion. 501st Legion's revenue from the sale will be $230 billion, which is greater than if it selects either Wasted Genius or Maineiacs current bids exclusively.

Conditions: This offer expires upon 501st Legion's announcement that bidding is closed for the African territories. This offer is void unless the parties defined in it agree to all of its terms as specified in this message via public announcement before the close of bidding. Upon its acceptance this offer replaces Wasted Genius current bid. Upon rejection of this offer, Wasted Genius current bid remains as previously stated.

OOC: See - I told you I'd work the "meltdown in Dallas" into an RP! :D

This offer is acceptable to Maineiacs.

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Wasted Genius' offer is acceptable to the 501st Legion as well.


The Territory Auction So Far

(Format: Nation - Bid - Territories)

Poland - $175 billion - Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte D'ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, P. Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi
Wasted Genius - $80 billion - Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Maineiacs - $150 billion - South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland


SOLD!!! All territories are now officially part of their respective buyers. I'll be expecting my money soon.

Also, the maps need to be updated now.

The Free Land of Maineiacs is transferring $150 billion in bonds and cash to the 501st Legion's Central Bank.

To: The Free Land of Maineiacs
From: Stan Farad, Central Bank of Wasted Genius
Re: Payment of South African funds

The Central Bank of Wasted Genius has wired $5 billion to Maineiacs according to the terms of the African land auction.

Thank you.

To: The 501st Legion
From: Stan Farad, Central Bank of Wasted Genius
Re: Transfer of funds as payment for Tract 2.

The Central Bank of Wasted Genius has wired your Central Bank $80 billion as payment for the Tract 2 lands of the African land auction.

Wasted Genius will move a small diplomatic envoy into the region immediately.

Thank you.

OOC: Just to be clear, Sao Tome and Principe remains in Legion hands, correct?

From MBC News:

Cape Town--

MAINEIACS EXPANDS OVERSEAS

Maineiacs has purchased land in Africa from the 501st Legion. The territory is comprised of the former nations of South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, and will now be aplit into four Provinces: Cape Province, capital at Cape Town; Natal Province, capital at Johannesburg; Lesotho Province, capital at Maseru; and Swazi Province, capital at Mbabne. Elections will be held for local legislature ans Senate seats from entirely local candidates.

To: The 501st Legion
From: Joseph Grudzinski, Prime Minister of Poland
Re: Transfer of funds as payment for African territory

The nation of Poland has just wired $175 billion to your Central Bank. Thank you for the territory.

A small "colonizing force" of volunteer citizens from Poland, plus a small guard and government officials have been transfered to the African territories to restore order, more specifically Polish order. The African citizens will be mass-sworn in as citizens of Poland shortly.

From MBC News:

NEW ELECTIONS HELD

Maineiacs City -- New congressional elections were held nationwide today, to allow representation for our new provinces. Apportionment by province is:

Kalaallit Nunaat -- 1
Nunavut -- 1
Newfoundland -- 1
Acadia -- 4
Quebec -- 17
Ontario -- 30
Aroostook -- 7
Plymouth -- 25
Allegheney -- 89
Potomac -- 36
Carolina -- 28
Florida -- 68
Mississippi -- 23
Cumberland -- 22
Ohio -- 102
Dakota -- 14
Nebraska -- 29
Cape Province -- 48
Natal -- 48
Lesotho -- 4
Swazi Province -- 3

Split by party in the new Senate is:

Socialist -- 27
Social Democrat -- 251
New Democrat -- 152
Reform -- 170

No party has a majority, the SD's and Socialists have put together a minority government, but how long equilibrium can be maintained is anyone's guess. Jessica Thompson (SD, Allegheney) has been chosen to lead the Senate, at least until the november election. Polls show Sen. Thompson with 36% of the vote, Sen Glenn (ND, Ohio) with 35%, Sen. Buchanan (Reform, Potomac) with 20% and Sen. Levesque (Socialist, Quebec) with 9%.

From MBC News:

December 2107
Election race kicks off

As an election year draws close, candidates have started coming to the forefront. Each party has selected their candidate and campaigning begins on the first of the year. The four candidates are:

Jackson Glenn, New Democratic Party, Senate Majority Leader, Ohio Province -- wants to cut social welfare programs by 25% and restructure them toward a more job training oriented stance. Wants to increase m illitary spending by same amount, including strenghtening nuclear arsenal. Wants to loosen, but not end business regulation.

Jessica Thompson, Social Democratic Party, Senate Minority Leader, Allegheney Province -- Seen as the "natural" successor to Pres. McDermott ( at least within her party). Wants to "stay the course" with business regulation and the economy. In favor of environmental initiatives and increased spending for the space program.

Rene Levesque, Socialist Party, Quebec Province -- Wants to place all remaining industries (agriculture, mining, the press) under state control. Wants to increse tariffs on imports, Would do away with space program.

Franklin Buchanan, Reform Party, Potomac Province -- Wants to remove all governmental regulation from business, wants to slash social welfare by 80% and increase defense spending by same. Would withdraw from American league, but wants to create a "free trade zone" in western hemisphere. Wants to have draft. Would kill space program.


Ok, others have done this, now its my turn. It's March 2108. Eight months to the election. Here's the chance for all of you to endorse one of the candidates.