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ooc:...heh. Better late than never? (This is still alive isn't?)

Yes, it's just . . . sleeping

ooc:...heh. Better late than never? (This is still alive isn't?)
Meh, not to worry! No one seems to be doing anything, you coming in might liven things up a bit.

*yawns*

*falls out of chair*

PEOPLE ARE STILL POSTING HERE? E_E

*yawns*

*falls out of chair*

PEOPLE ARE STILL POSTING HERE? E_E

Shhh! The thread is sleeping! ;)

OOC: Zuk, what is the political situation between the natives on my island?

The occupation of Frenzian territory had been intended to be a short term affair before the Kubrans took it off Errikan hands. However, the Kubran civil war dragged on, and the Errikan government held it, fully intending to give all of the land to Kubra as soon as the civil war was over. This was understood by many Errikans, however, and extensive Errikan settlement of the territory commenced.

This was no longer purely a military matter, and thus the legislature was invovled. With a majority vote, they moved to add any land with a certain amount of Errikans or more to the colony. This included the western section of former Frenzian territory.

In order to prevent this from happening with the rest of the land, Emperor Christian moved to give the rest of the land to the newly formed Kubran rebel government immediately. However, many Errikans had already become settled and did not wish to leave. Emperor Christian declared to the Kubrans that they could begin immediate governing of the land so long as they gave full rights to the Errikans already living there.

OOC: This shows the area I am taking over. All of the rest that is still in blue will go to the Kubrans. (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=partitionoffrenzia8ge.png)

"So far there has been no native interference in our activities, sir."

"Don't get comfortable," Farburg said in his normal rough tone, "They're out there. And they're mean."

"Should I include your comment in my report to General Roberts?" the officer asked. Farburg stood, quickly walking towards the door.

"Yes."

OOC: Are you sure that you want to RP all the natives, Zuk? I wouldn't make it easy for myself, and it would allow this thread to move much more quickly. If you had any problems with what someone was doing, you could voice them then, while letting all of the good stuff go by.

For the time since the discovery of southern Arterus, there had been very little action. The Errikan settlement of their claimed island was fairly slow, due largely to stressed weather conditions in the seas of southern Arterus and the ample migration territory in former Frenzian land, and at this time most settlements were just extensive military outposts and trading posts with their limited surrounding villiages and farmland.

However, that was to change.

The Errikan military forces in Arterus were being expanded by two million, much of which was going to the new isles. Brand new government endorsed migration programs were scheduled to start up. And now lines of communication were opened up with the native peoples.

EDIT: Here's a map:
MAP (http://img276.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sarterusclaimy9nh.png)
It shows Errikan settlement (to a notable scale) in gold, with areas that are claimed but not really settled in dark gray. I am not sure what size the site made it as of posting this, so you may not be able to see all of the gold. This is just for reference, not to be used to change the main map.

What they would find around 100 miles in was a huge field of primitive mines. Dangerous to people and unarmored vehicles. Behind that were 20,000 native men and their primitive rifles. They had covered themselves in sand to hide, and the ends of their rifles only barely stuck out. They were used to the conditiones, and could see through the small holes in their cover fairly well.

Beyond them were several villages with men hiding within huts, ready to fire. There would be runners with food and water to supply them every once in awhile, so that they could stay hidden at all times. Meanwhile, small groups of men were beginning to raid Errikan supply holdings and settlements, burning and destroying everything they could.

Zukariaa']What they would find around 100 miles in was a huge field of primitive mines. Dangerous to people and unarmored vehicles. Behind that were 20,000 native men and their primitive rifles. They had covered themselves in sand to hide, and the ends of their rifles only barely stuck out. They were used to the conditiones, and could see through the small holes in their cover fairly well.

Beyond them were several villages with men hiding within huts, ready to fire. There would be runners with food and water to supply them every once in awhile, so that they could stay hidden at all times. Meanwhile, small groups of men were beginning to raid Errikan supply holdings and settlements, burning and destroying everything they could.

OOC: My troops are not moving yet. Where are these fortifications on the map, exactly?

Those sent to raid the settlements would find extensive armements, manned by extensively trained soldiers who had no qualms about shooting anything that moved. After all, at this point, all settlements on the island were largely military ones.

These attempted raids brought the situation to a national attention.

"Make an obvious and well televised attempt to find and negotiate with the leaders of the savages," General Roberts said in a secret military dispatch, "Then, should this not solve the problem, wipe them out."

His orders were followed, and any tribal leaders were contacted. Now they just needed to wait.

The political situation on the island was made clear [OOC: By Zuk on IM]. Much of the island was officially controlled by a single large tribe, who demaded tribute and such from most of the other tribes. Other than that, it was sheer anarchy; constant warfare between all of the other tribes. While they attempted to contact the leaders of the minor raiding tribes, envoys (actually Youlandi, but whatever) were sent to meet with the king of the largest tribe.

(OOC: How are my troops fairin' on the islands? XD)

(OOC: How are my troops fairin' on the islands? XD)
No idea. Maybe you should RP some more? XD

OOC: Well they settled around the coast to move in to the inside and kill the natives

Secret Meeting

"What if they don't agree to negotiations, or if these negotiations fail?"

"Oh, I'm pretty sure that they'll just kill the envoys," said General Roberts, who was briefly on the island from Insula. The officer did not completely understand.

"What?"

"That's why I sent Youlandis rather than Errikans. These natives may have better technology than the others we have faced, but they are still just stupid savages."

"But why send envoys?"

"We wish to avoid the situations we faced before with Jaredcohenia and the others. Did you notice how well televised and publisized our sending of these envoys was? This just shows that we made an effort to solve this bloodlessly. For some reason, the others in this region do not really understand who they are dealing with. These are savages, for Christ's sake!
When our envoys are slain, that gives us even further precident to hunt down and destroy the tribes that have attacked us."

"Sir, what of the envoys we sent to the main tribe?"

"Well, there the peaceful solution may be possible, and preferable. We sent fairly good envoys to be sure that, should they allow negotiations, we shall be well off enough. However, they are still disposable."

General Farburg entered the room. Everyone briefly stood and saluted, and he saluted back. General Roberts, the only one on the island who outranked him, shook his hand.

"Good to see you, General," Roberts said warmly.

"Always a pleasure," Farburg said in his rough tone, "How long will you be on the island?"

"Not long. I just need to be here to express outrage when the savages have killed our envoys, then I need to be off to Insula and you can go off and kill them." Farburg was not at all ruffled by this.

"Okay," was his response, "How many troops do I get for this?"

"We have allowed for an additional million soldiers on top of what you have already been supplied with, and a large amount of Youlandis, though one can hardly consider them troops. It is likely that more men will be sent in the future."

OOC: Well they settled around the coast to move in to the inside and kill the natives
Well, do some more.

Actually, you know what? I don't feel like RPing the natives.. Just, don't make it too easy on yourselves and don't win at everything. <<

Zukariaa']Well, do some more.

Actually, you know what? I don't feel like RPing the natives.. Just, don't make it too easy on yourselves and don't win at everything. <<

OOC: Okay

General Roberts had just finished the press conference. It had been called after the heads of the envoys were delivered to Errikan forces in baskets. He had expressed the outrage of the Errikan Empire, and made the promise that Errikan military forces would bring justice upon the heads of the insolent natives, and secure Errikan intrests on these islands.

"We both head out tomorrow," he said to Farburg, "Me to Urbs Insula and you to war. Godspeed."

As dawn broke the next day, Errikan forces began their move. All was prepared. They had their large army, with plenty of armored units, and good air and sea support. The media was, for their own protection, completely restricted from this camaign, and only specific media outlets would be allowed very specific coverage at cetain times, and only with direct permission from the Emperor. This campaign was completely in the dark, at least to all except those who fight in it and the few who command it.

"This tribe is the primary threat on this penninsula," Farburg pointed over a map, "If we push for their center, they will draw in all of their possible support. This will save us the trouble of a lot of our hunting. We fight our way there, sack it, and kill anyone and anything that can possibly be killed. That will send a message that we are serious.

"I have recieved word that there is great and almost constant warfare between the tribes of these savages. This means that, once we have proven ourselves, we may be able to procure allies who seek the downfall of certain other tribes or merely their own survival."

"Gallic Wars 101," Major Jones said before taking a drink from his pack.

"Yeah."

The army had thousands of Faust troopers and various support as well as nearly a half million Youlandis. If Errikan rations and fuel were not so easy and compact to transport and store, or if anyone gave a damn about the Youlandis, supplying this force may have been a problem. Krokodil Panzer divisions and other armored divisions allowed the army to move fast, and helicopters provided close air support while the jets, especially long range bombers, provided higher support. The disadvantage for the jets was that they needed to be launched either from an air base or from a carrier (for the fighters).

The forces began their move, with the bombers clearing a path through the denser parts of the forests, and tanks and choppers clearing a path through the rest. They met no resistance until they came to the mines.

The Errikan government has purchased a section of land (marked in black) (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=albupurchase9pe.png) from Albu-querque for the equivalent of $954,000 marks, with $600,000 in capital and $354,000 in weapons and military equipment. We begin occupation immediately.

The Errikan government has purchased a section of land (marked in black) (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=albupurchase9pe.png) from Albu-querque for the equivalent of $954,000 marks, with $600,000 in capital and $354,000 in weapons and military equipment. We begin occupation immediately.


The government of Albu-querque confirms this arrangement with the Errikans.

The first island, was finally claimed. It was a bloody battle indeed, 100,000 Jaredcohenians lost their lives during this skirmish. However, the natives were shown no mercy. Few natives survived the destruction, and SA1 was claimed.

At the same time, however, a Northern Jaredcohenian island received a telegram from the Errikans. They wanted to purchase NA3. There would be no chance of the Errikans purchasing any land from Jaredcohenia. A simple transmission was sent to the Errikans.

"No."

The Jaredcohenians would next lay siege to the next island, SA2. A base on SA1 had 5 million soldiers, 3 million would attack.
Sorry, but this is what I didn't want to happen. :rolleyes:

The Jaredcohenian men landed on the borders of the smallest island. They each were armed with AK107s or 108s, some armed with JCFB (flamethrowers) and some with mortar launchers.

The natives rushed out on the northern side as the Jaredcohenians were landing, this ambush was unexpected. Landers quickly left the shore, it would be 10,000 Jaredcohenian men vs. 50,000 natives. The natives were armed with AK47s, a slower rifle than the Jaredcohenians, but they did know how to effectively use them. Many screams were heard from the Jaredcohenians. "Shit!" "Fuck!" The Jaredcohenians sprayed their rifles on automatic. The natives were firing the same-yet the AK47 has a slower rate than the newer ones.

Bullets rained on both sides, fire spewed from the Jaredcohenian Fire Bombers and grenades launched. This was now officially the bloodiest battle in Jaredcohenian history. Combat raged on for hours, both sides suffering casualties. Anywhere you stepped you risked stepping on a corpse. Natives were shooting natives and Jaredcohenians Jaredcohenians. Hours brought more Jaredcohenians, and more casualties for the Jaredcohenians. The natives were quite pissed at this matter, and the Jaredcohenians were as well.

Seven hours after the combat had ranged...it was quiet. The sand was both red, green, white, and tan. Red being blood, green being camoflague, white being the skin of the Jaredcohenians and tan being the Native's skin.

The estimated final count was 35,000 natives and 15,000 Jaredcohenians. 18,000 Jaredcohenians were brought to the island-10,000 from the start and the rest as back up. It was made clear to Jaredcohenia that the natives valued their land and it would make no difference to Jaredcohenia to have this island. Let some other country die over this soil.

As a tank tred rolled across a mine, it exploded, sending a man next to the tank into the air. As the tank was armored, it did minimal damage.

"Clear the field."

This order was quickly followed, with planes dropping small explosives all across the field in a carpet formation, wiping out most of the mines on the first pass. It was then that the men hiding behind the field were spotted.
Of course, their numbers were impossible to determine due to their cover, but the planes identified that there was a considerable amount of men.

"Krokodil Panzers," Farburg called out, "Destroy that position."

The tanks blasted away at the edge of the field, blasting the enemy postions away and driving the enemy out. Most stormed across the partially de-mined field, leading to many deaths at the hands of their own mines, not to mention from tank fire.

When they got in range of the Errikan small arms, the real battle began.

The Errikans had far superior weapons, equipment, and training. And, for once, numbers were overwhelmingly on their side. The scorched savages that ran across the field were mowed down, largely before they got within range to use their own weapons. Of those that actually fired, few had time to find their marks before they were struck down.

After a very brief time of this, all of the savages either were dead or fleeing. There was no effort to assess their casualties, as the forces were too busy dealing with their wounded and cleaning up the rest of the mines.

As soon as this was finished, the advance continued.

OOC: I know that this was really easy, but future battles will be more difficult.

The capital of the largest tribe in this area was a huge, stone city. Its six million inhabitants had been pressured by the huge amount of military forces that came to the city since the Errikan advance began. Men (and boys) were dragged out from every tribe that the city controlled, and every male capable of carrying a rifle (almost all M1 carbines or something similar, though there were Kalashnivovs) was drafted to fight.

No sooner had they finished their equiping then they were shipped out, leaving almost no men in the mighty city.

Their timing for departure was very convinient, as the Errikan bombing campaign began that very night. Heavy bombers wiped out large sections of the city with their combination of carpet and fire bombing. Anything that could light did, and a firestorm engulfed what of the city had not been destroyed. The fact that the city was based on stone diminished much of the potential damage, but there was still much to burn. And it did burn, all through the night.

The Errikan ground forces advanced very quickly, burning any villages that they came across and disposing of any inhabitants. Of the area they passed through, there was no evidence of previous life other than the ashes.

"'The guerrilla must move amongst the people as a fish swims in the [water]'," the Emperor had once quoted, "And how do we deal with this? We drain the lake."

"Sir, our reports say there is a massive enemy force in our path."

"How did we find them? This is their territory, they should have been able to hide. The only enemies we have come across were either discovered by sheer luck or just very stupid."

"It seems that this force was originally heading west, towards us, but then had a sudden change and began heading back towards their home city. This sudden change made them briefly obvious and allowed us to locate them."

"How does a change in direction make someone obvious?"

"I don't know, sir. That was how our boys explained it to me."

"Call a meeting of our top officers. We'll sort this out then."

The time is now! We wish not to have relations with Kubra, the tax rate is simply too high! We of Kubran Arterus, no wait, Chesania, delcare independance!

OOC: Gives me an excuse to invade for land or something.

The time is now! We wish not to have relations with Kubra, the tax rate is simply too high! We of Kubran Arterus, no wait, Chesania, delcare independance!

OOC: Gives me an excuse to invade for land or something.

Well, okay, I guess. We turn over the remainder of former Frenzian territory to you, then. On one condition. You must give the Errikans living there full rights and not abuse them.

If you agree, then good luck!

Well, okay, I guess. We turn over the remainder of former Frenzian territory to you, then. On one condition. You must give the Errikans living there full rights and not abuse them.

If you agree, then good luck! Agreed.

Uh, does sublimidable messaging count as a violation of their rights?

Agreed.

Uh, does sublimidable messaging count as a violation of their rights?

So long as you are not brainwashing them to do horrible things, like join a cult or commit murder or something, then I don't think so.

Okay, Zuk, here is some map changes:

The Partition of Frenzia, with part going to me and part going to Kubra. http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4595/partitionoffrenzia7kg.png (http://imageshack.us)

The Querqian land sales, with the black part going to me and the purple island going to Jaymeland. http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5934/albupurchase8vy.png (http://imageshack.us)

The Querqian land sales, with the black part going to me and the purple island going to Jaymeland. http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5934/albupurchase8vy.png (http://imageshack.us)

I approve this message :p

Sorry guys. I'll get on it soon.

Hi :D

I like eggs.

^_^

OOC: Haven't heard form Samtonia, so can I have his territory? Look on the top map, I want the Samtonian terriory west of the Kubran (Chesanian) border over the Jaredcohenian territory bording both territories. Then I will rp ze hostile takeover.

Hi. :)

Pie.

No.

I'm gonna get the map up whenever I feel like uploading it. It isn't that big a deal, you an still RP without it bwing updated every five minutes.. <_<

Zukariaa']Hi. :)

Pie.

No.

I'm gonna get the map up whenever I feel like uploading it. It isn't that big a deal, you an still RP without it bwing updated every five minutes.. <_< OOC: I don't need the updatr, just the permission.

Kubra, from what I understand your government lost the Civil War?

Kubra, from what I understand your government lost the Civil War? OOC: Yes, in that time Kubran Arterus made a spilt.

Errikan Imperial Announcement

In light of recent events, the Errikan Empire has decided to suspend all campaigns and settlement activities in southern Arterus. We still lay claim to the island, and the lands surrounding and including Errikan settled lands on the surrounding isles, but we shall not pursue expansion of our direct control at the moment.

All major native population centers in the area shall be the targest of an extensive bombing campaign that shall reduce most of them to rubble and ashes within a matter of weeks. Also, all major native farming areas and other resource centers shall be the targets of extensive firebombing. These steps are to weaken the natives, who have shown themselves to be nothing but violent brutes, to the point where they cannot raid our existing positions.

That is all at the moment.

OOC: Zuk, just to add to the list of things to update, could you please highlight the land I have claimed (as well as the settled land on the surrounding isles)?

ZOMG UPDATE!!!11

That is right, I finally got myself to update the map. Have fun nagging me for what I did wrong, now. :)

Zukariaa']ZOMG UPDATE!!!11

That is right, I finally got myself to update the map. Have fun nagging me for what I did wrong, now. :)

I like it! Unfortunately, I have little to nag about. There is the little coastal areas on surrounding isles that are populated by Errikans. The map is a couple pages back. Other than that, I'm good.

With the expansion of knowledge of the terrain, climate, and resources of the Errikan holdings in southern Arterus, interests changed. The Errikans are generally not fond of the desert, and securing settlers for the new area would be very tricky. Also, there was a lack of timber, which was a very important industry in the area. There had been significant success in forestation and climate change in the limited areas that the Errikans had already settled in, but to do that over such a huge area with no inland lakes.
With the recent rise of instability with Kraven, shipping with all of southern Arterus was shaky, as Kraven had a monopoly on shipping through the eastern part of mid and northern Arterus and northern southern Arterus, and had a deathgrip on shipping through the central and western areas of southern central Arterus. The only nations with a secure shipping connection with that area were Roman Greece and, on a very large scale, Deatharon. This led to the idea that the area should be sold. It was quite a bit of land, and had resources that would greatly interest those with investment capital.

However, minor changes altered this plan.

Zukariaa, a major trading partner, aquired a large island in the area. Immediately, the area as a mere trading platform had great potential, not even counting whatever resources they managed to aquire. Settlement, forever the primary concern of Errikan colonization, was out of reach, but it was still a good deal. And perhaps civilization could grow inland over time.

Then the true wealth of the seas were discovered.

The Errikan fishing industry was one of the strongest in Arterus, and the recent discovery of an amazingly rich population of fish certainly piqued their interest. Then the Oil Companies, another of the powerful groups of Arterus, caught wind of possible major wells.

And so it was.

OOC: Is it possible to still lay claim to a few territories in Arterus? I've been wanting to get in on this RP, and if possible, I'd like to force myself in by taking these islands on the map, if permissable.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/parthia/southernarterus37.png

OOC: Is it possible to still lay claim to a few territories in Arterus? I've been wanting to get in on this RP, and if possible, I'd like to force myself in by taking these islands on the map, if permissable.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/parthia/southernarterus37.png

OOC: If Zuk approves you coming in, you need to start RPing your hostile takeover of those islands. Probably quite a few battles with some barbaric natives, and maybe a little bit of guirilla warfare. And welcome to Arterus, should you be allowed.

Operation Leopold, Parthian Task force off the Eastern coast of New Pars (The Largest Island of the Ones I claimed)

Over a hundred vessels of the Parthian Navy sat mere miles off the coast, waiting for the hovercrafts transporting the first beachead landing of 2 divisions of mechanized infantry to load, seizing the first of three landmasses for the Shah, and the Parthian crown.

At the order of the Admiral of the Fleet, the heavy transport hovercrafts made their way from the fleet towards the main island, darting across the waves towards the largest native settlement in the region, while 6 inch semiautomatic ETC guns on the destroyers opened up with a fierce bombardment upon the relativley small town, creating massive fires as the huts were engulfed in flame, forcing villagers to flee in droves out of the town.

Meanwhile, hovercrafts hit the beach, driving onto it upon their air cushions, then dropped their ramps to allow the new DM-38 IFVs to roll down the ramps, firing away at the fleeing civilians with HE rounds from the 37mm ETC guns, blasting them apart as they ran while Parthian Infantry dismounted and opened fire with DM-83 assault rifles, tearing the natives apart while others simply dived on the ground and waited, falling victim to Parthian soldiers who quickly restrained and chained them in groups, forcing them to pull down the remains of their village and to construct a Parthian base, along with a camp outside it which the Shah would make good use of.

Rain fell in torrents on the ship that bobbed in the southern harbor of the Errikan island in southern Arterus. The dramatic shift in climate had been refreshing for the Errikan veteran General Arthur Farburg, who had just returned from the dry desolate areas further inland. The campaign had halted before any notable battle could take place, and the return had been uneventful for Errikan forces. The entire Youlandi column had been ambushed and annihilated, but other than that nothing much had taken place.

Still, the Empire made it clear that they had not been fought off. Every inch of land with a savage sitting on it would be bombed, and they were sure to have such heavy losses that there would be no one to offer further molestation.

“So we are to move on with the job unfinished?” he asked through his cigar.

“Our orders at this point are to secure our shipping lines. Not real conquest, just making sure that we can continue future campaigns.”

“But there is little to no intention to continue the campaigns on the island?”

“Well, orders now are to continue bombing the bejezus out of them until not even a single hut is left . . .”

“But no ground campaigns.”

“Yes, sir.” Farburg looked at the map that came with his orders, taking another deep puff from his cigar and pausing for a moment before speaking again.

“The Empire continues to grow hungry for resources and land. I have seen what southern Arterus has to offer, and it is far different from the north. Mostly desolate waste that the dregs of Errikan society would never move to and is populated by the lowest sorts of disgusting savages. If we are just looking for a fight, this is a good place. But if the Empire seeks to truly expand her power . . . it would be best to invest elsewhere.”

North Western Island Chain, Sothern Arterus

The so called island campaign had begun. The first islands would fall in a “sledgehammer blitzkrieg” that would be finished before the savages would even have time to realize what was going on. The assaults opened with a heavy bombardment of populated areas on the particular island by the battleships and destroyers while the troops landed on the beaches and began their sweep of the land. Any enemy forces that managed to come against them, surely not even knowing what they were, would be crushed swiftly and utterly. The southern islands would fall within hours.

“They will pose almost no resistance worth mentioning; the people of these small, lightly populated isles will most likely be all but destroyed in the bombardment before the troops even arrive,” General Roberts said in his dispatch, “However, this will not be the case with the larger islands up to the north, where there are larger and far more developed populations. I anticipate a long fight there.”

The massive guns on the ships could be heard in the distance as the soldiers stormed the beach. This may have inspired the soldiers, who had been fighting natives in Arterus for a very long time. By now they had ceased to be shocked at the barbarism of their opponents, and saw them merely as very stupid and poorly equipped, if determined and plentiful, enemies. They were, quite simply, the enemies of the Empire. Thus, it was their duty and honor to rid the earth of them.

“Keep the forces moving,” a landing commander repeated into the com. system, urging the forces forward.

The overcast weather and the early hour significantly darkened their landing, and the Faust troopers’ helmets switched on their visual compensators. It was chilly, and the water that they trudged through turned to mud on the beach. Their suits held all of these elements out, and the soldiers felt little different than they had in the deserts.

OOC: I have a map. The stuff in gold is where I am actually attacking or going to attack in this campaign, while the stuff in dark grey is where I am claiming but not yet attacking.
http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/4384/islandcamp01ez8.png (http://imageshack.us)

Operation Leopold, 1st Expeditionary Force

Mechanized infantry divisions tore their way across the nation, leaving a trail of destroyed villages, sending back groups of villagers bound in chains to the ever expanding refugee camp in the new base, and future colonial city of New Nishapur, where over 250,000 natives lived in barracks, waiting for the second phase of the conquest. Where old villages once stood, military posts were being constructed for pacifying the rest of the country, where platoons would take control of smaller villages missed by the main columns of troops.

Meanwhile, the final parts of the first phase went into effect as Two divisions of mechanized infantry moved to secure the large island of New Mazandaran, landing upon the beaches in hovercrafts and setting fire to villages, moving the villagers into camps for the duration of the conquest.

A second force of a single infantry division landed on the smallest of the three claimed islands, New Sistan, an island, the Shah had determined, held little value beyond utilization as a naval base, and inhabited, by most estimates, by about 1,000 natives. Unlike the previous two landings, marked by the detaining of the native population, this one left little of the first three of ten major villages on the island, burning them down to the ground by surrounding each in the middle of the night with mere companies of infantry, then butchering the natives as they fled. More and more villages suffered the same fate as the unfortunate Sistan Islanders were slaughtered out of existence for the glory of the Shah of Parthia and their inability to give up their land.

New Nishapur, New Pars

The military governor of New Nishapur now had to consolidate rapid conquests of a nation without any infrastructure, but many natural resources. Geological surveys had revealed mineral wealth, but deep within the new land, to get there would have to be done via the construction of roads. Without fail, he had the necessary commodities shipped to the island with the intent to do exactly that, but he needed to find labor.

It was decided the islanders would have to build the roads, and to force them to do so, a new military for Parthian Arterus, Force Publique, was christened, and the most intelligent of the natives were drafted into it and armed with AK-47s and given Parthian officers, the ones who had been most willing to accept Parthian culture and styles were now the ones who would oppress the savages they had once called their countrymen. 15,000 Force Publique troops were given rudimentary training, then ordered to supervise the construction of a road from New Nishapur to the center of the island, under the supervision of Parthian engineers, who would direct the construction as 10,000 natives were herded out in trucks to the beginning of the construction site, to begin work immediatley.

OOC-I think you guys are forgetting what I said. The natives in Southern Arterus are not stupid. They are organized and have guns. They arn't mindless savages, and they certainly know what a battleship is. They have had contact without outsiders before. <_<

Zukariaa']OOC-I think you guys are forgetting what I said. The natives in Southern Arterus are not stupid. They are organized and have guns. They arn't mindless savages, and they certainly know what a battleship is. They have had contact without outsiders before. <_<

OOC: I didn't know about the battleship part, but I was not going to make them pushovers. There would be some actual battles. I only posted the landing phase.

"Return fire!"

The legions had advanced inland rapidly on the long island they now dubbed New Porro Tera, meeting little organized resistance at first. It seemed at first that the heavy bombardment had done its work. That was until they came across the serious native force dug in in a rocky coastal area across the island from where they had landed.
Heavy fire from M1 carbines and AK 47s caught them by surprise, but they quickly regrouped and couter attacked.

"Advance!" came the order, and soldiers stormed forward while others provided covering fire. They stormed a high ridge, taking it and the cover it provided quickly before firing down at many of the native positions.

Several Faust Troopers were on their way to reinforce that position when they came under heavy fire from a position newly taken by the natives on the shore. Immediately one man fell, and the others dropped into what cover was available and began to return fire.

The battle quickly became a long stand off of men firing from their covered positions at other covered positions, with little attempts to advance. The heavy Errikan training and equipping gave them an advantage here, but the natives were in such numbers and with such positions that they were unable to dislodge them in the near future.

"Reinfocements are on their way," a voice said out the com system.

"Send them eighteen clicks north of our position to attack our enemies from the rear. Tell them to be prepared for a long fight."

Not long later, the battle shifted dramatically when the enemy found themselves attacked from a highly unexpected angle.

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"Our troops in this area have been delayed from their advance by their battle, and these columns have been delayed even further. But, all in all, things are going well in the southern islands, and advancing north soon is advised."

Sistan Island, 31st Mechanized Division

The coasts were mostly pacified, but initial penetrations into the center of the island revealed a most unfortunate development, actual resistance from natives armed with AK-47s, holding positions inside fortifications near roads leading to the center of the island. There had to be a single way to pacify the eight forts, held with the bulk of the male population, while at the same time, obliterate the remainder of the Sistan islanders, and with that decided, Operation Cleansing Storm went into effect as 25 PAH-66 attack helicopters divided up, each taking a single target. Once within a mile of their target, they unloaded two pods of rockets, each rocket loaded with sarin gas which obliterated whole villages, leaving people staggering around before dying, while the natives in the forts suffered the same fate.

The Parthians merely had to wait for the gas to dissipate, then they would take the entirety of the island. Nothing now was really left as the entirety of the native population was now either dead or dying. The smallest of the three Islands was now Parthian.

New Mazandaran

The coasts of New Mazandaran too were pacified of native resistance, but like in New Sistan, the initial penetrations of the Shah's forces into the center of the island were suprised by resistance from moderatley well armed Mazandaran Islanders, occupying walled cities defended by a male population armed with AK-47s and Kar-98s. The Parthians knew what had to be done, and with that in mind, Each mechanized division broke up into two brigades, giving a total of four brigades for use on the natives. 32 known villages and towns remained on the Island, and the commanders had every intent to destroy each one of them.

The first would be tackled by the A Brigade, which, in the dead of night, rapidly set up a perimeter 1 mile from the village, utilizing mobility of the IFVs to dismount infantry on positions across the village, allowing them to dig in trenches, set up gun positions, and generally create a line of seige while artillery units set up behind the main lines.

At the break of morning village 01 was awoken as 155mm artillery unloaded a barrage of shells into the town walls, blowing them apart into rubble while MLRS unleashed incindiary rockets upon the homes, covering whole sections of the town in flame. Armed men rushed out to fight the invaders, but as soon as they were exposed, 37mm autocannons on the IFVs tore them apart. As the town burned, hundreds of women and children, and some men still brandishing AK-47s or other rifles rushed out through the main gate towards the south, but there, in the crossfire, well aimed shots tore apart the armed men one by one as snipers picked them off with .50 cal rifles until only women, children, and the few men who had no weapons were driven into contact with Parthian soldiers, who subdued them and loaded them on trucks for transportation to the camps.

And so, the Parthian strategy shifted, now, nothing could protect the Mazandaran Islanders from destruction by Parthian armor.

New Pars, Operation Leopold

The number of gun toting tribesmen seemed to be getting more powerful as Parthia pushed deeper into New Pars. From sketchy intelligence reports, many of the tribes had united together against what they called the eater of people, as they referred to the Parthian army, and were raising a large army of over 55,000 men, which was rapidly moving to the A Brigade of the 24th Mechanized division, a mere 10,000 men which had pushed deeper into New Pars than anywhere else, now was being ordered to take positions in a defensible area and dig in. Atop a hill where a recently burned village once stood, the Parthian soldiers cleared the area, then began to form a network of trenches, setting up gun positions and IFVs in areas to create a firestorm upon advancing troops.

Within one day of setting up, the army, some would say a horde, was spotted in the distance, moving towards the Parthian army. It didn't take much for the next order, as laser designators pinpointed enemy groupings and relayed the coordinates to computer aimed artillery, which unloaded airbursting shells upon enemy troops, who in response advanced quicker, moving within 500 meters before Parthian automatic cannon from both crew operated and IFV mounted systems began to tear into the tribesmen, while machineguns opened up shortly later.

Mortars rained down, bursting above the enemy positions, tearing them apart as the massive force slowly began enveloping around the rear positions, totally surrounding the Parthians. In response, on a single order, the men put on their CBW suits, and a barrage of quick dissipating Hydrogen cyanide exploded across enemy lines, causing thousands of men to convulse and drop dead as the gas attacked their lungs. Parthian troops unloaded their assault rifles as the enemy troops began to flee, panicked by the gas attack and fearing further horrors attacking the Shah's men would hold for them.

As the remaining army fled, the field of battle was littered with the bodies of the slain, tens of thousands of men had been torn apart, but the majority were slain in the gas attacks which decimated their ranks. It could only be estimated how many of the natives had died on the field, but the official statistic given was 35,000 dead, one met with elation as it graced the papers of Parthia and one of dread as the natives slowly heard of it through word of mouth.

Though major struggles on the part of the natives had led to delays, along with much bloodshed, the southern campaign was going quite well. The small islands had fallen, and all but the innermost areas of the larger ones had fallen under the boots of the victorious Faust troopers. Most of the people had either died in the assaults and battles or fled inland with the soldiers, and the Emperor’s anti-guerilla warfare policy assured that the remainder would not remain. All remnants of the native populace in occupied areas was burned to ash and scattered to the winds.

The landings in the southern islands had gone remarkably well. The combination of lower population density and intensive bombardment from multiple sizes with no warning had stopped any possible real resistance to the landings.

That was not the case here.

Though the Errikan blockade had been instated, there had been some knowledge on the part of those in the north as to what was happening in the south. Perhaps by some fluke a raft or two of refugees had managed to float through the blockade without being seen and sunk. Perhaps no victims had slid through the blockade, perhaps it was merely that some fishermen from the north had seen or heard the bombardment or the landings. Whatever the case, several tribes were aware of a serious threat in the area.

Also, these islands had much larger populations. The small southern islands of the south were, with the exception of the two larger ones, largely populated with simple fisher or herder folk, who, while still far from defenseless, rarely engaged in combat more stressful than piracy. The tribes in the north had much more experience with military competition. The high population density of the area meant that every minor resource, every inch of territory would be fought over, and fought over strongly. These people had experience with all sorts of combat with all sorts of people in their homelands, and had developed fierce and defensive warlike cultures. They would fight long and hard.

The landings would be difficult.

With a pagan war cry, the beach erupted in fire. Thousands of savages had come to this beach to oppose the Errikan landing, and were doing a damn fine job at it.

The Errikan bombardment had begun around midnight, and had focused, as it had in the past, on the populated areas, which were further inland. This had immediately drained the morale of the previous natives, and it was suspected that it would work here.

It did not.

The tribes in this area had had a loose coalition, which was unstable at best. The long heritage of rivalry and hatred between families and tribes had threatened to tear the coalition apart from the moment of its conception.
They, up to this point, were divided as to what to do about the mysterious outsiders in the seas. Now, without a moments question, they rushed to arms to avenge their destroyed property and defend their freedom.

By the time the forces began landing, a very brief while before sunrise, they faced one million, eight hundred and ninety five thousand, eight hundred and sixty three severely pissed off fanatical natives.

“Fire at will!” came the order, and it was quickly followed. As the landing craft, which were pounded by continual small arms fire, struggled to reach the shore, the troopers aboard readied their weapons and unloaded their clips into the enemies on the beach, which was less than one hundred yards in front of them. The massed fire kept them pinned down on a large scale, but, at this range, it was difficult to miss the swirling mass of native flesh on the beach if one had so much as a moment to aim.

As the landing craft inched towards the beach, another sort of weapon was deployed. The Krokodil Panzers (tanks), outfitted with outrageous flotation devices, trudged along with the landing craft.
All of the small arms fire in the world did no good against them, and their mounted machine guns and heavy cannon blasted away sections of the native lines.

Despite all Errikan advantages, the native fire kept the landing force back for quite some time. However, they could not hold it back forever.

The Faust troopers deployed, rushing onto the dry sand with guns blaring. Their focused bursts of fire quickly cut down the natives around them, and it was expected that a beach head would soon be made. This was not achieved so quickly, however, as native mines blasted away landing vehicles and damaged tanks, slowing the landing and allowing the savages time to make their counter attacks, which pushed the Errikan advance back to their vehicles.

There the fighting was almost hand to hand, and the Errikan overwhelming stature, advanced training, and specialized weaponry gained them the upper hand. This was complimented by the arrival of the Errikan assault choppers, whose miniguns rained death on the enemy. The savage counter attack was driven back.

This allowed more Faust troopers and tanks to land, and the beach head was established; this was after several hours of advancing towards the shore and over an hour of hard combat to drive off the counter attack and many wounded or dead.

The native force may have been pushed back, but it was by no means defeated.

The defense of the lower beach had not been organized at all. They had expected their sheer strength in numbers to be enough to rout their enemy, as it always had each other. But that had been disastrous, with the majority of their force gone. Now they fell back to the upper beach, which was dense and rocky, a stark contrast to the soft sand of the lower beach. They began digging trenches, and sent runners to the area to gather more men.

They would hold off the enemy attack, and then chase them back to the sea.

Operation Daeva, Deep in Central New Pars

Intelligence had pointed towards one single action which could be used to totally eliminate native resistance, a sacred holy site considered to the multitude of tribes of central Arterus as the birthplace of a god, one which could be held and force the Arterian natives to charge headfirst into combat, throwing their greatest warriors against a fortress high in the mountains of Central Arterus.

The unit called forth to take and defend the fortress was none other than the 28th Mechanized infantry division, whose A Brigade had won a victory not long before against an army over 5x its size. A preplanned route had been determined, and in preparation for the advance, ten villages along the way had been sprayed with sulphur mustard, which had left them emptied of capable men and left only with the dead and dying.

Within a day of marching, the so called Arterian Rock was visible in the distance, a mesa accessible by a single road up the mountain, topped with stone structures and thatched roofs. It took little time for Parthian artillery to take aim at the structures, blasting the interior of the city and the primitive gates with massive blasts of incindiary and explosive shells which shattered the main gates and nearby stone walls into rubble, while thatched roofs of the houses and temples caught fire, forcing hundreds of civilians to flee down the single road of the city, where Parthian artillery firing airbursting shells destroyed most, but left a significant number to flee, hopefully conveying the message to other villages, which would raise yet another army.

With that completed, the Parthian IFVs mounted their infantry regiments and moved into the city, killing the few remaining resisters with extreme force as the 30mm ETC cannons ripped them apart. Once the city was cleaned, the Parthian troops went to work, demolishing the structures and loading the oftentimes solid gold objects found in the temples into personal stash bags. The walls were demolished in places, allowing IFVs to be placed there, where they could rain fire down on advancing troops, while men set up heavy weapons covering the single winding road up the mountain peak, looking down at the plains below.

Helicopters made drops of supplies, landing on a specially made LZ and unloading supplies, before turning back towards Parthian bases on the coast. It took little time for the sight of a massive army to come, estimated at over 300,000 warriors from some of the best tribes, the tiny 20,000 man Parthian force prepared for the assault, unloading a barrage of rockets on the single road leading up to the holy site, unleashing hundreds of anti-personnel mines, covering the roadway with them.

As the army filed together and began to move upwards, the Parthian IFVs and autocannons opened up, ripping into the tightly packed force with 30mm HE shells. Artillery guns bombarded them with incindiary shells, lighting them on fire with white phosphorus as they screamed and threw themselves to the ground trying to extinguish the flames. In a panic, the natives retreated again, attempting to take positions for a seige by blocking the road, waiting for the Parthian garrison to starve. Unfortunatley for them, the Parthians had a similar tactic, unloading a barrage of smallpox upon the native force over a mile away using rocket assisted shells. Within days, the numbers of the infected multiplied exponentially as more and more natives began to develop the disease, turning the tightly packed army camp into the perfect breeding ground for the Parthian smallpox to do its work. Within a mere week of seige, the enemy army had given up and was pulling back out, undoubtedly taking the disease back to their villages.

It had not taken long, the villages of central Arterus, villages who had provided the warriors, were quickly dying away because of the smallpox. Whole villages were wiped out, tens of thousands were dying every day, by several more weeks after the initial exposure, over ten million natives had died from a disease none of them had ever encountered before, Biologically Engineered Smallpox viruses modified in a laboratory in Persepolis to make them more lethal in a shorter period of time for use on whole countries. Parthian troops would follow at a preset course over time, utilizing a predetermined map which would allow them to arrive once the disease had run its course. Each time, finding a village, once numbering 500 people, turned into a body dump with 50 inhabitants, with many of them usually scarred from the disease.

The disease was expected to burn out within three months, leaving few Arterians alive on New Pars, except those locked in the internment camps and the lucky few locked in special internment camps for the recent arrivals who may have been exposed to the virus.

To the Parthians, the death of the savages meant little, 5,000,000 was estimated enough for the future plans, and with a population estimated at 45,000,000 before the war, the Parthians expected a surplus of people.

The sight of the natives digging in up the beach while they healed their wounded and readied supplies was by no means frightening to the Errikans.

The long cannons of the tanks turned towards their targets. Like fish in a barrel.

“You may fire when ready.”

The blast from over one hundred tanks in unison echoed across the beach, and the explosive shells that they fired sailed swiftly into the enemy positions. Explosions blasted the trenches and the men building and manning them apart, sending debris and screaming savages (or most of them) flying through the air in all directions. This was when the helicopters swooped in, their own guns humming as they wove clearings in the crowds of enemies who desperately tried to either shoot or flee.

The helicopters swept across the enemy forces far too swiftly to receive anything more than minor damage, and the tanks let loose more shots, this time firing not in unison but as quickly as they could. Again and again, many of the helicopters swept across the enemy force while the explosions of shells rocked the ground. Others of the helicopters mowed down any of the savages that fled.

This provided the perfect opportunity for the Errikan infantry to advance, which they did. After a brief mine scan, the tank fire ceased and they stormed the remnants of the upper beach. The helicopters provided cover fire as they cut down their remaining foes with extreme prejudice, whatever that means. Despite the heavy bombardment, many enemies remained, though they were in almost no condition to put up a real fight and were slaughtered.

The Errikan Senate has approved a short term immigration reform for the colony of Errikan Arterus. This provides a great opportunity for those who should desire it.

Normally, Errikland, including her colonies, has some of the strictest immigration laws around. It is thus nearly impossible for anyone short of some amazing genius to move to the nation. However, for a limited time, certain numbers of people from select nations shall be allowed to recieve level three legal status, providing them with full economic opportunities in Errikan Arterus and putting them on the path to citizenship.

Errikland's rapidly expanding economy means that all who are willing to work hard and honestly can succeed and create a good life for their families.

Of course, all immigrants will be expected to assimilate, though incorporating aspects of their own culture into ours is not discoraged.

OOC: I will start a new thread for this so as not to get a bunch of random stuff onto this one

OOC: Here's the thread: thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11511956#post11511956)

Is anyone still around other than the usual guys?

I don't allow new people to just barge in, so no.

Is anyone still around other than the usual guys?
The Parthians showed up

For you all still around, I set up a region for your colonies. it's, obviously, Arterus.

TG Blaglug or Blaglugian Arterus (my colony) if you want a colony to join and I'll tell you the password.

New Pars

Parthian forces had conquered the virtual entirety of New Pars, along with Sistan Island, expedited by the use of germs and gas upon each respective land, killing all but a total of five million natives from the once densely populated estimates of 45 million on New Pars and eliminating the entire population of 80,000 formerly residing on Sistan Island.

Now, with the five million remaining natives in camps, with over 100,000 under guard from an new Parthian native force: Force Publique, railroads began to cut through New Pars into the distant areas of New Pars, mostly around the rich mineral deposits, which would make the Shah his desired profit soon enough. New Pars was given to the Shah himself, not as a colony of Parthia, but as the Shah's Personal Estate of Arterus. All land, once passed to the Shah, was claimed by the Parthian crown, giving the entirety land and all mineral resources to the Parthian state.

Profitability was soon to come, and the Arterian natives would be insturmental in achieving it, as a personal business venture of the Shah and his crown.

New Mazandaran

Repetitive carpet bombings of food supplies had finally taken their toll as Parthian IFVs rolled into the center of the island along native trails, finding thousands of starved villagers and herding them into trucks to take back into camps on the coast. Resistance was minimal, and if any was found, IFVs settled the day by ripping the fool who shot with small arms to shreds.

Within several days, a final census of the camps was taken: of the previously estimated population of 1,000,000 natives, 120,000 remained, over 88% were dead from famine, gas, and execution. New Mazandaran too would become a Parthian crown property, milked to the fullest, but in due time as avalible workers were herded into gangs under watchful eyes of Parthian troops for the construction of infrastructure for future development.

OOC: anyone got the war in Arterus thread? I plan for some action.

Just make a new one. I think we usually used this thread anyway.

Make a new one, Kubra. The old one would get confusing if we added to it now.

Zukariaa']Make a new one, Kubra. The old one would get confusing if we added to it now.

How so?

It could for some people, seeing as there are three different wars in that thread anyways.

And besides that, its old. Might as well just make a new one.

The First Battle for Buhangin Isadsad was only the beginning. As Errikan forces advanced inland, more battles followed. Battles that made the fight for the beach look like a minor skirmish.
These natives, unlike the majority that they had faced before, were smarter, better equipped, and far more numerous. They fought like rabid beasts who had somehow gotten their hands on rifles, and thousands would need to die for even minor gains in territory.

It was in this climate that the Errikan Army truely proved its merit, winning smashing victories on many fronts against amazing numerical odds. The Faust Troopers in particular were particularly proficient in the face of their enemies, and the normal voices of criticism over the costs of the intensive training and arms/armor for the troopers in the senate were silenced.

Zukariaa']It could for some people, seeing as there are three different wars in that thread anyways.

And besides that, its old. Might as well just make a new one.

Okay. One last question. What three different wars are going on in that thread? I only know of one.

Okay. One last question. What three different wars are going on in that thread? I only know of one.
The naval battle between Whyatica and Samtonia, the war between Whyatica, me and you, and the part with Blaglug NFZing the north and stuff.

Now get on MSN. :|

Zukariaa']The naval battle between Whyatica and Samtonia, the war between Whyatica, me and you, and the part with Blaglug NFZing the north and stuff.

Now get on MSN. :|

I thought that was all one Kraven war.

OOC: Uh, I was going to post something about a huge battle, but I have no time at the moment, so this is either a tag for a future post or just me saying what will happen.
Bloodiest battle in the history of Errikan Arterus . . . millions of natives dead . . . largely civilians who had fled the war previously to this fortified area and had been killed in the fighting . . . etc.

I made a deal with Deatharon for him to sell me all of his lands in Arterus, and he confirmed here (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/sale.png). I have since wired him the money, but he has yet to post his official declaration of giving it. Since he says he will in that TG, could you give me the land at this point?

I made a deal with Deatharon for him to sell me all of his lands in Arterus, and he confirmed here (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/sale.png). I have since wired him the money, but he has yet to post his official declaration of giving it. Since he says he will in that TG, could you give me the land at this point?

OOC: How do you manage to control all this land? :|

So when can we expect a map update?

So when can we expect a map update?
When I feel like getting it done. :\

OOC: How do you manage to control all this land? :|

I put the vast majority of it into private hands very quickly. The Deatharon land will be really good for my shipping, as the coastline allows me to surpass areas that are less than friendly (assuming the Gwazzarians don't attack me!) and connect to my lands in southern Arterus. I was previously considering selling all of my land in southern Arterus because it was inexcessable, but then I saw that my old ally had good access and wasn't really getting anything out of the land, so I bought it. Now I can develop some railroads and highways (especially railroads) to connect me properly to some major port areas (which I will need to create) so I can begin my shipping.
Most of the territory will now be sold off to the private sector at very good prices (bringing in a 7% profit on the cost of buying the land from Deatharon). Most will fall into the hands of small farmers.

:D

The campaign for Buhangin Isadsad, the name for the area based off a perversion of the native name, had been long and very bloody. The Errikan Imperial Army had proven both its thourough effectiveness and its utter lack of qualms regarding human life.

The scant remains of the native population largely were captured and deported to Youlando. The few (7) that weren't fled to the wildlands of the inland.

"The island campaign is complete."
-status report

The man walked into the room, adjusting his tie. These business suits would take some getting used to.

He was one of the natives of Arterus who had belonged to one of the various tribes in Errikan Arterus who had survived somewhat intact, and he had been converted to Christianity and given some Errikan education. He had taken the Christian name Joseph Brant rather than his old name Tao Pangalanan, and had entered into government service. His abilities (along with his family's very influential position within the remainder of their tribe) quickly pushed him into high positions as a translator, consultant, and diplomat.

"Hello, Mr. Brant," he was greeted by the secretary, "They will see you now." As he entered the room, several acted a bit surprised. One man turned to another.

"A torva? Quare abyssus est illic a torva?" he said, glancing at Joseph.

"Ego certe certo vos sir ut ego sum haud torva, satraps," Joseph said to the man speaking, one Mr. Talbot. The man he was speaking to laughed.

"It seems our friend's talents with language is not just fluff, Governor," Roberts laughed, "Wiederum es gibt welche Sachen zurückhaltend als wahrhaftig Errikans." Brant looked at them blankly.

"Now, let's get down to business."

bumpenzy

The natives of Southern Arterus don't convert. At all.

Zukariaa']The natives of Southern Arterus don't convert. At all.

Though I question the possibility of that statement (unless it is meant to be taken as an intentional exagguration to emphasize the situation), it is moot as we make no effort to convert the dead (that being the only times when they are placid enough for there to be no danger to missionaries).

This guy is from the original part of Arterus.

OOC: I like your new sig addition, Zuk

Yeah. Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Uranus.. seriously.. none of them have cleared their orbits. None of them. Maybe Mercury has, but that is because of the sun. :rolleyes:

OFFICIAL NOTICE - IMPORTANT

I would like to say right now that anyone who does not reply to this topic within one week of today, August 24, will have their Arterusian colonies deleted. This is to clean up all of the people who are no longer on NS. After deleting colonies that are no longer used, I will not open Arterus to the public. Doing so will likely bring new people who will no longer post after claiming land.

After I find out who is still in Arterus, I might upgrade the map to look much, much better. Arterus is now a region, and you may talk to me or Blaglug if you wish to know the password so that you can move a puppet colony to that nation.

Once I upgrade the map, it will be made to include geographic features, cities, roads, and more. After that is done, I might reopen Arterus. Being me, I am not going to say how long it will take to get the map upgraded. At least a week, since I am going to wait for people to reply to this.

Have fun, stay safe, and remember: An upgraded Arterus is a Happy Arterus. ;)

By the way.. what happened to your "bloodiest battle Errikan Arterus has ever seen" go to, Errik? XD

I wish to retain my lands

;_;

Zukariaa;11601652']By the way.. what happened to your "bloodiest battle Errikan Arterus has ever seen" go to, Errik? XD

I said I might just leave it at that and work out the details later

OOC: I'm still here, there just wasent anything going on so i wasent posting. I still have one naval battle group in the area, plus a reasonable number of soldiers.

then you guiys should make your colony and then contact me or zuk for the pw to this region. Legal way of adding numbers to your nation.

Yes. I suppose. XD

It is a good idea to join the region, but if you don't want to, then thats fine.

then you guiys should make your colony and then contact me or zuk for the pw to this region. Legal way of adding numbers to your nation.

Which is why I'm against it.

It's a completely different nation and shouldn't be added to your population. :rolleyes:

Which is why I'm against it.

It's a completely different nation and shouldn't be added to your population. :rolleyes:

Ah, it doesn't matter that much.

Ah, it doesn't matter that much.

When it is a 500m pop nation it will matter.

And it'll be cowardly to use that nation.

:rolleyes:

Official Notice of the Almighty People's Republic of Samtonia

To whom it may concern: Be advised that, as a result of changing strategic interests around the globe, the Almight People's Republic of Samtonia (hereafter referred to as 'Samtonia') wishes to announce the placing of its land claims in the Arterusian Archipelago (hereafter referred to as 'Samtonian Arterus') in an open auction, loand to be given to the highest bidder.

Samtonian Arterus can be parcelled out in four claims, of the geographic regions of Samtonian Arterus (NW, NE, SW, SE) or bought as a lot. Samtonian Arterus will be handed over in the condition it is in once all Samtonians have vacated the land; any and all buildings, roads, and/or strategic emplacements are to immediately be passed to the new owner(s) of Samtonian Arterus.

The land has been heavily modified to serve as a military launching base for past Samtonian actions in Arterus, and the purchaser(ees) will be given a vast tract of very strategically placed land with many modifications done to it, inclding but not limited to: Large-scale road construction, paving of runways, dredging of harbors, installation of infrastructure required to support multiple armies in the field, construction of barracks, construction of armory buildings, construction of defensive emplacements (including, but not limited to, minefields, barbed wire, concrete pillboxes, tank traps, and weapon emplacemnts), civilian living quarters, and numerous areas of cleared land ideal for growing of crops.

Bids will be accepted by Telegram to Samtonia until a winning bid is reached. Participants in the bidding will be notified by Telegram of the price of bidding after one round of bidding has been accomplished. Placing a bid signifies the acceptance of Samtonian legal applications on the bidding process for the entirety of the bidding process. Winning bidder(s), by placing bids, agree to wait for the transfer of ownership until all Samtonian personnel and/or property has been evacuated from Samtonian Arterus.

The bidding is open from the moment this notice is received.

The Council of Thirteen
The Almighty People's Republic of Samtonia

With the development of resources in the region, the Errikan Empire now seeks further trading partners, especially with those who desire to buy our products.

The large surpluses of these resources from Errikan Arterus allow for greatly deflated prices and great availability:

Major Agricultural Products, Fish, Oil, Major Metals, as well as industrial products, especially in the case of military supplies.

One particular product which we are looking to expand our export of is rubber, where our lack of buyers limits our production.

New Pars

The new government had been set up, the land was now the official property of the Shah, his personal estate, with all things he wanted belonging to him. Prospectors had found the mineral deposits, and construction crews had built railways to them, now, all that had to be done was implement the second stage of the operation, in order to gain money.

Around especially fertile areas, or minerally rich areas, special camps, based off Arterian villages had been contstructed, now, people were moved back to the new villages and given a simple order, collect a certain quota of resources every month, or face execution. Force Publique soldiers, recruited from the Arterians who showed intelligence, now would be the enforcers of the Shah's plans, plans designed to make him hundreds of billions of dollars a month.

With the work villages opening, natives were now put to work as the personal property of the Shah in collecting the resources of the Shah's estate. Men went into mines, collecting ores of the immense mineral resources by the ton, while agriculturally rich villages produced food. To prevent rebellion by mining and logging towns, their food was rationed to the inhabitants, and when any resisted by not working, their right hand was removed by a Force Publique soldier with a machete.

Parthian citizens, of which, only 200 administrators each controlling dozens of villages, existed in the country, began to amuse themselves in their fortified compounds, ordering villagers to bring those unable to work, where the administrators removed their heads and placed them on spikes around their fortified compounds.

The Shah now was the sole owner of one of the largest mineral concessions on Earth, one with little overhead, and immense gains.

Lol Important
The deadline is up, and I am going to begin updating the maps. I will need everyone to cooperate with me figuring out raods, cities, and other things.

If you don't, expect your part of the map to suck.

Zukariaa;11631662']Lol Important
The deadline is up, and I am going to begin updating the maps. I will need everyone to cooperate with me figuring out raods, cities, and other things.

If you don't, expect your part of the map to suck.

Certainly, I can get to work on it via mspaint for my portion.

Certainly, I can get to work on it via mspaint for my portion.

Okay, thank you. that makes things much, much easier on me.

By the way, here is a preview of what is to come..

http://www.maj.com/gallery/Zukariaa/Maps/newarterus.png

Zukariaa;11634596']Okay, thank you. that makes things much, much easier on me.

By the way, here is a preview of what is to come..

http://www.maj.com/gallery/Zukariaa/Maps/newarterus.png

It looks great.

By the way, will those who got excluded be able to come back and claim back some of their territory?

It looks great.

By the way, will those who got excluded be able to come back and claim back some of their territory?

You're not getting anymore land.

You're not getting anymore land.

I can, though I can't imagine being able to use much more to the fullest extent. I will take some more land in Southern Arterus, but mostly just to protect my shipping.

I was asking that because I liked having someone like Tocrowkia between my territory and Kraven's. CP revolts annoy me.

Yes, people can reclaim land.

teh bump

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/parthia/southernarterus37-1.png

Here you go, it's modified for major Parthian settlements in Arterus, but doesn't show the numerous fortified compounds and labor camps for the native survivors.

OOC: Gah! For some reason, my Text thingy in Paint is screwed up. I will work out the details of cities with Zuk later . . .

IC:

With the collapse of the involvement by the fatherland in the territories of Roman Greek Arterus, leading to the breakdown into anarchy, the Errikan Empire sees an opportunity to solidify her shipping networks in the Central Arterus Sea in these desperate times by annexing this (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/claim_isle_01.png) island and the surrounding small isles. The remaining inhabitants, who are likely by now more Arterusian than Roman Greek, shall be given full citizenship should they desire it. If not, then they shall recieve compensation for their property and free transport to the former Roman Greek Arterusian territory in the mainland, where they shall join the millions of other abandoned Roman Greek Arterusians.

OOC: JC, do not freak out. I am taking this territory to protect my shipping, which has been my goal for a very long time (look at my earlier claims).

OOC-Believe it or not, that is already claimed by JC.

Zukariaa;11653389']OOC-Believe it or not, that is already claimed by JC.

OOC: There was no such post

He asked me if he could claim it over MSN. I said yes. He just has to RP his taking of the island.

Sorry I'm late, I havn't been checking up on any of the threads (very busy) so I didnt know about the update. Over MSN, Zuka said I can keep my land.

So what I miss other than what I've said?


Oh ya, I have my eyes on this land:


but I'm going to be starting a campaign soon, so we'll see.

Zukariaa;11656063']He asked me if he could claim it over MSN. I said yes. He just has to RP his taking of the island.

He did not claim it on the record (in Jolt), and I already moved RPed taking it. RPing is how one actually takes the land, and I have done this.

Lots of the local former Roman Greeks have already been given citizenship, and others have already been sent to the mainland. Even if I were to give the land up to JC, what would happen to them? They got Errikan citizenship because they didn't want to give up what they had, and I could not revoke the citizenship unless they did something illegal warranting that. As for the others, I bought their land (and whatever they left on it)from them, and it is in the process of being sold off into private hands.

However, I would be more than willing to give JC area for a port city.

Errik, if you take the land there will be a war over it.

Your only warning. I haven't gotten around to RPing it cuz I've been busy with school.

Errik, if you take the land there will be a war over it.

Your only warning. I haven't gotten around to RPing it cuz I've been busy with school.

So have I, plus my internet has not been working (I finally have gotten to another computer).

EDIT: Forgot to mention. This post is a bit late, as I already took it.

Sorry I'm late, I havn't been checking up on any of the threads (very busy) so I didnt know about the update. Over MSN, Zuka said I can keep my land.

So what I miss other than what I've said?


Oh ya, I have my eyes on this land:


but I'm going to be starting a campaign soon, so we'll see.

What land is that, Albu? Did you mean to include a link to a pic?

What land is that, Albu? Did you mean to include a link to a pic?

Oh crap! Thanks Eric, I guess I did forget to put the image. I'll get to that as soon as I can; schools a bitch sometimes.

So have I, plus my internet has not been working (I finally have gotten to another computer).

EDIT: Forgot to mention. This post is a bit late, as I already took it.

I spoke to Zuk the day he posted the edits and I asked if I can have it and you can say yes. Ask him.

And just as easily as you post RPing it, you can delete it. Simple as that.

Sorry Errik, but Jared asked for it first. :)

Zukariaa;11677994']Sorry Errik, but Jared asked for it first. :)

He did not act on it first, however. :D

You guys can go ahead and have a war for it, if you want. Either that or argue about it until you decide. Doesn't matter to me.

I asked Zuk first and we all know he's supreme overlord of Arterus.

I can think of some interesting story line for a war, you know Errik. ;)

Zukariaa;11678009']You guys can go ahead and have a war for it, if you want. Either that or argue about it until you decide. Doesn't matter to me.

'k. I am not going to war over it, however.

I asked Zuk first and we all know he's supreme overlord of Arterus.

I can think of some interesting story line for a war, you know Errik. ;)

IM is OOC. Either that or the Zukariaans have gaping holes in their foreheads (inside joke, ask Zuk).

And, like I said, I am not going to war over this.

Yet OOC convo is part of IC.

And if you keep insisting it is yours, how do we decide? I had a personally shitty day at school and I'm not in the mood for your LOLLOOPHOLEZ :DDD

Yet OOC convo is part of IC.

And if you keep insisting it is yours, how do we decide? I had a personally shitty day at school and I'm not in the mood for your LOLLOOPHOLEZ :DDD

I don't understand the first point, but it doesn't matter.

I have already occupied the island. For all intents and purposes, it is already mine. I suppose it could be one of those things where two nations claim a territory and only one of them really runs it (an akward example would be the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China, who both claim all of China and Taiwan, though in reality the People's Rep. controls China and the Rep. controls taiwan; another example being the Falk. Islands)

I have to go right now. Will finish this later.

I suppose it could be that it's my land and not yours.

I suppose it could be that it's my land and not yours.

So this argument is reduced to merely stating point of view? I hate it when that happens. But when in Rome . . .
It is my land.

So this argument is reduced to merely stating point of view? I hate it when that happens. But when in Rome . . .
It is my land.

We're not in Rome, therefore it is not your land.

Leave on peaceful terms or leave with every Errikan citizen on the island being hung from their entrails.

We're not in Rome, therefore it is not your land.

Leave on peaceful terms or leave with every Errikan citizen on the island being hung from their entrails.

"When in Rome . . ." is a figure of speech (or a saying . . . whatever)

"When in Rome . . ." is a figure of speech (or a saying . . . whatever)

YES LOL I AM A MORON AND I DID NOT KNOW THAT THANKS FOR TELLIN ME ERRIK >=D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<.<

>.>

*cough*
Keep it clean guys.

YES LOL I AM A MORON AND I DID NOT KNOW THAT THANKS FOR TELLIN ME ERRIK >=D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

Since I can't ask you on MSN..

1) Where is ma Mucro, bitch?! (jk <.<)

2) Stop having a stupid computer and get on MSN.

Zukariaa;11679023']Since I can't ask you on MSN..

1) Where is ma Mucro, bitch?! (jk <.<)

2) Stop having a stupid computer and get on MSN.

1) :|

2) I wish I could fix it, but I can't right now. And my dad doesn't want me screwing with this computer, so no IM.

Then as you're not screwing with the computer, I can easily take the lands amirite.

Then as you're not screwing with the computer, I can easily take the lands amirite.

"amirite"? You call me "amirite"?

Do you mean this (http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/Amirite)? Because that makes no sense!

EDIT: Wait . . . did you mean "amorite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorite)"?

No, really. Where is Mucro? <.<

...amirite means Am I right?

In 2006...war was declared.

Zukariaa;11679061']No, really. Where is Mucro? <.<

Right where it has always been. I don't understand your question.

...amirite means Am I right?

In 2006...war was declared.

Oh . . . okay, I did not know that.

Right where it has always been. I don't understand your question.

The map, dude.. the map..

bumpenze

OOC-Where is your IM? Hurry up! XD

Zukariaa;11732709']OOC-Where is your IM? Hurry up! XD

My IM is currently . . . er . . . I'll TG you. We really should leave this thread just to Arterus stuff.

[nvm]

Could I have the the Big Island east of the island chain north of the parthians land please? Its late so Ill post a write up tomorrow ty.

edit: sweet that makes me surrounded by Kraven in the middle of international shipping lanes. XD I smell lots of future conflicts.

bumpenze

yet again . . .

Bordering one of the smaller sections of Errikan territory as well as the territory known as Demorasland but occupied by the jackbooted forces of the Kraven Corporation lay the territory that had come to be known as Tocroterus. This name is derived the former master of this territory, the nation of Tocrowkia.

The troops of the fascist nation of Tocrowkia had once marched into the territory, claiming it as their own. Limited involvement in the territory by the mother state had limited the growth as compared to other Arterusian colonies, but what Tocrowkian settlers arrived carved out a life for themselves in the forested land. They soon grew in number, though this growth was not comparable to the growth witnessed in other colonies. It was growth, however, and they were proud of what they managed to do.

It was some time ago, however, that what little government influence there had been stopped. The colony was totally abandoned, its peole left to fend for themselves.

Some sucumbed to the wilderness or the natives, but many survived. They had long grown to be more Tocroterusian than Tocrowkian, and they made their own way in the newfound anarchy. More than ever before, they intermingled with the native peoples and the Errikan settlers who frequently found their ways into the territory searching for more land and opportunity.
Many seperate groups and peoples organized into their own communities across the vast territory, forming their own ways of life.

Now, however, that was to change.

The flow of Errikan settlers into the area had made the area somewhat an issue of Errikan interest, though not to any great extent as trouble in the region kept government interests elsewhere. No troops could be diverted to take control of the entire vast area at this point. But not everyone had their hands so full.

The Griffincrest Corporation had expressed interest in this land and, following some diplomatic dealings, had managed to get Errikan recognition of their sovereign control over most of it. Few knew what they planned to do with the territory, but, whatever it was, it started now.

(OOC: Here is teh map (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/tocroterus_03.png). Errikland claims the northernmost bit (mostly a shipping issue), but the rest of Tocroterus goes to Griffincrest)

EDIT: Zuk, is this okay? You kinda eliminated most of the players in Arterus, so having some new ones get involved might liven things up.

After recent "secret" turmoils in the country, it has come to the conclusion the Albu-querque neith has the time nor resources to keep all there colonies protected and controled.

After a quick nagotiation with their allies of Errikland, the largest section of Querqian land will be ceded over to Errikland.

OOC: Im sure Eric will specify if needed.

With the recent expansion of Griffencrest lands, Jaredcohenian naval vessels have closed in upon the area.

The reason is simply for added security.

After recent "secret" turmoils in the country, it has come to the conclusion the Albu-querque neith has the time nor resources to keep all there colonies protected and controled.

After a quick nagotiation with their allies of Errikland, the largest section of Querqian land will be ceded over to Errikland.

OOC: Im sure Eric will specify if needed.

OOC: His territory in the mainland of northern Arterus.

With the recent expansion of Griffencrest lands, Jaredcohenian naval vessels have closed in upon the area.

The reason is simply for added security.

Are you blockading him or merely watching with interest?

Are you blockading him or merely watching with interest?

OOC: Just consider the fact that you're dealing with = him shaky ground with my govt.

OOC: Just consider the fact that you're dealing with = him shaky ground with my govt.

Zuk, our mutual ally, is openly supporting him in combat. I am merely making minor economic transactions, which are primarily taking place in the private sector, where my government has little to no direct influence.

OOC-I don't mind Griffincrest coming in, but there is no way you are getting all of that land, Errik. There is no way in hell you can control what you have now, let alone another freaking country added to it.

No offense, that's just the way it is.

And I need to update the maps. ;_;


Errik, do me a favor and compile all of the southern Arterus crap that happened.

Zukariaa;11794729']OOC-I don't mind Griffincrest coming in, but there is no way you are getting all of that land, Errik. There is no way in hell you can control what you have now, let alone another freaking country added to it.

No offense, that's just the way it is.

And I need to update the maps. ;_;


Errik, do me a favor and compile all of the southern Arterus crap that happened.

I see your point. Very well then. How about it is "under my protection," but basically everything there is in a practical state of anarchy?

In southern Arterus . . . not much has happened since your last update. That one guy tried to come in, but he edited himself out when he saw that you weren't allowing many new people in.

With no military engagements to concern itself, the Errikan Empire had settled into a comforable peacetime. However, this did not mean that the private sector faced nothing but peacetime production.

The war between the Corporate Alliance of Griffincrest and The Global Alliance of Sovereign Nations was constantly growing larger and more destructive, swallowing up millions and enveloping many corners of the globe. The largest part of the war was the invasion of TWSP, where Corporate and allied Forces (including the Errikan allies, the Zukariaans) were digging into the northern section of the World Soviet Party. And with this much destruction, there is assuredly great profit.

This profit was quickly exploited by the king of Errikan comanies, Weapson. They were providing all sorts of weapons, equipment, ammunition, and other supplies necessary to fight wars to many parties on both sides. As the operations of the Corporate Alliance in northern TWSP grew exponentially, so did Errikan production. And now even the mighty Weapson was having difficulties keeping up.

Though much less pronounced in Arterus than Errikland, all Weapson factories around the world were working at full capacity around the clock to meet the demand.

5 small Maldorian frigates and 1 supply ship were sent to a Maldorian island but were blown off course due to extreme winds and rain. Forcing to land, the soldiers unloaded, took out their maps and charts, and then tried to figure out where they were.



ooc:can I claim the green are near Zukariaa

5 small Maldorian frigates and 1 supply ship were sent to a Maldorian island but were blown off course due to extreme winds and rain. Forcing to land, the soldiers unloaded, took out their maps and charts, and then tried to figure out where they were.



ooc:can I claim the green are near Zukariaa

I believe that is claimed by JC. Try claiming an area that is unoccupied.

no, check to the bottom right dark green.

no, check to the bottom right dark green.

That is Kubra. The unclaimed territory is gray.

ooc:o yikes. Then Ill land/claim the area just north of Zukariaa's southern purple island

Hold on, I need to update the maps real quick to get rid of confusion.

There you go. Updated, although I still need to do rivers and what not.

Zukariaa;11813494']There you go. Updated, although I still need to do rivers and what not.

The maps look very nice. Just two issues:
1. In central Arterus, the island that is claimed by both me and JC is labeled JC controlled, despite the fact that my forces hold it.
2. In southern Arterus, only the large island that I hold is labeled all of the other territory I hold there (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/arterus_update_01.png) is not.

woah???who's the Partians?? because I claimed that and now it became Partian?

woah???who's the Partians?? because I claimed that and now it became Partian?

It was already Parthian. It has been since page 87

Well, until you and JC come to an agreement or kill each other for it, It'll be labled as his. Next time I edit it I'll make it disputed.

As for that other land, you really can't have that much land. It's too much. Do you realize how much that is?

Maldorians, that was already his. I just haven't updated the map in.. what? A month?

OK ill claim the island north of "Errikan South Arterus". please...

Okay, added.

um, are you going to confirm claims or just let us claim away? (cuz I claimed an island in the south which is west of Kraven Corp land and easti fo an island chain-it was unclaimed and gray last page so I claimed it then. I was just scimming through but I hope no1 claimed it after me)

I'm confirming them. If I feel like letting you in, you come in. Can you give me a picture of which island?

Also, everyone has to remember that Southern Arterus is full of aggressive, semi-smart natives with primitive guns. It is a desert wasteland, but hidden in that land is a shitload of resources, and like all of Arterus, mainly oil.

Once the fleet unloaded (5 frigates and 1 supply ship) they began to set up a small camp. They then radioed the Maldorian Capital and told them of their findings.

Troops unloaded

34 tanks
3 APCs
693 soldiers

Bump?

Zukkaria: I'll tg you the pic and post a write up about the island tomorrow. Thx.

Hey uh, is it ok if I edit my land and post it on tomorrow? I just want to put some tiny islands around it for realism and add rivers and stuff.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g20/Xavier_Solis/newsouthernarterus1.png

Can I get those parts or part?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g20/Xavier_Solis/newsouthernarterus1.png

Can I get those parts or part?

I currently have settlements on the fringe of one of those islands, but I would be willing to cede them to you. Know that the fight for those islands will be long and hard, however. These natives are tough.

Bombs should fix that problem, or atleast make it easier for our troops? How intimidated are they by guns and more importantly, do thet have their own? And in large or small quantities?

Bombs should fix that problem, or atleast make it easier for our troops? How intimidated are they by guns and more importantly, do thet have their own? And in large or small quantities?

No bombs allowed.

Well, guns should do such. Tanks allowed?

Well, guns should do such. Tanks allowed?

None of that, either.

Swords and your fists vs. Vietnam War tech

CAN YOU DO IT?

Didn't they have bombs back in vietnam, ah well.

Is there a place were i can find out how many natives there are on this island?

Which island?

The bigger one to the East of Errikan, if im only allowed to have one.

The bigger one to the East of Errikan, if im only allowed to have one.

13 million natives, 7 million of which are armed and ready to fight off any attacking foreign forces.

Have fun.

Damn, that's like half my population! How about the smaller one?

7 million, 3.5 million of which are ready to fight.

You'll soon find that Arterus is densely populated, as Arterusians breed like rabbits.

Man..... Do they have rifles?

Man..... Do they have rifles?

Yes. They developed their own bolt-action rifles after coming in contact with an unknown power, which is believed to have conquered half of Southern Arterus before falling. :o

Well, I can field 1.6 Million troops at this time, but I only have 600,000 rifles and 50,000 of those are bolt action. :-p I give up, lol

Which is exactly why you need to build preplanned cities! Normally a city just grows out of a bunch of people living in the same area (Chicago, NYC, everywhere else) but what you need to do is have your gov't plan out the city and build it, incorporating defenses like a nearby military base, a garrison, or hell do what I did and build a wall around your city :D

It works well with keeping out the 20 million natives on my island. I have 1 city with 7.5 million inhabitants and a naval/army base in it, and an airport which a small fighter detachtment..just in case.

Unfortunately the people who decided to enjoy the old life and built villages out in the wilderness... they aren't fairing too well. Up to now 110 Groznian settlements have popped up on Barak Isle. Of those only 20 villages still remain; the rest have either been abandoned or overrun by the natives or simly 'vanished'. Of the surviving villages 3 are doing very well and even have their own militias; 14 are managing to survive and the remaining 3 are in danger of falling: 2 from natives and a third from massive raids from viscious wildlife eating crops and the unwary villager. Apparently the west end of Barak is home to very pissed off animals.

I'm ending this post now because I am dangerously close to turning this into a long-ass write-up about my 2-Island territory, Yeltsmin.

Well, I can field 1.6 Million troops at this time, but I only have 600,000 rifles and 50,000 of those are bolt action. :-p I give up, lol

I am sure that you could recieve help from certain allies *coughcough* if you were to try.

I am sure that you could recieve help from certain allies *coughcough* if you were to try.

Errik, Arterus is deader than a raccoon that got hit by a steam roller. No point in posting here any more.

Errik, Arterus is deader than a raccoon that got hit by a steam roller. No point in posting here any more.

Hey, you said it was dead quite some time ago, and it came back from that as well. :D

Hey, you said it was dead quite some time ago, and it came back from that as well. :D

There was a month long lull in the action. I'm sure this means dead.

Arterus shall never die. D:

woooo babumparoozle!! :D

no way arterus can die at least not within the next 8 months. There's a major NS war about to be waged in the area.

....and to think I was hoping to see an update but shanked with a bump. Lol Zukariaa. :p

Can I have the land West of Southern Kraven?

Oh, yeah. My bad Groz. Can you give me that picture of the islands again? I lost them. XD


Sorry, Gente, that is going to be Groznyj's. I just never put it on there.

>.>
<.<

Nice update. Just two issues:

1. The territory labeled "Blackhelm Confederacy" belongs to the Griffincrest Corporation.

2. In southern Arterus, I siezed a bunch of little islands and a couple little parts of larger islands to protect my shipping. I will post a map shortly.

(very secret OOC note: the Errikans may be planning to sell the large island in southern Arterus)

Mapenze (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/Imperialism/arterusislandclarification.png)

I didn't even put an update? XD

Errik, we talked about those islands and stuff. You have too much land as it is.

Zukariaa;12030740']I didn't even put an update? XD

Errik, we talked about those islands and stuff. You have too much land as it is.

:headbang: I thought you did.

Those islands are important for shipping, not territorial, reasons.

OOC: I have had trouble getting on to deliver this news: last week, I sold my large island in southern Arterus to Wanderjar. My forces are actively vacating the island while his are occupying it.

OOC: I have had trouble getting on to deliver this news: last week, I sold my large island in southern Arterus to Wanderjar. My forces are actively vacating the island while his are occupying it.

OOC: I need to expand my colony.

yeah that gray peice of island on the top right is mine; I'll post the map in the edit.

Editamungo: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1069/newsouthernarterus2bd0.png

np Zukariaa

Okay, Errik.
1) I didn't accept Wanderjar into Arterus. You should talk to me before giving new people your stuff.

2) I know what you're trying to pull. Don't use OOC for IC stuff. -_-

Zukariaa;12076647']Okay, Errik.
1) I didn't accept Wanderjar into Arterus. You should talk to me before giving new people your stuff.

2) I know what you're trying to pull. Don't use OOC for IC stuff. -_-

1. I am very sorry. I shall be more considerate next time.

2. I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean that I should write out an IC declaration rather than just summarizing it OOCly? I was being lazy.

1. I am very sorry. I shall be more considerate next time.

2. I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean that I should write out an IC declaration rather than just summarizing it OOCly? I was being lazy.

1) I'm still not letting Wanderjar in, sorry.

2) Nothing. I'm sure you know what I meant.

OOC: I would like to claime the bit of land (subcontinent?) between the Northern Arterus Kraven Islands and the Jaredcohenian Northern HAven colonies.

OOC: Zuk, I request that you honestly reconsider allowing Wanderjar into Arterus. I have already taken his money, and thus he already privately owns the land (something which, under Errikan law, is questionable at best); hell, my military has already moved out in favor of his. He is not liek a crazy godmodder or anything like that; in fact, he has a history of quality RPing.

OOC: I would like to claime the bit of land (subcontinent?) between the Northern Arterus Kraven Islands and the Jaredcohenian Northern HAven colonies.

OOC: Are you talking about the entire unclaimed area of the very far north, from Samtonia to Blaglug?

IC:
To: The Leadership of Allanea
From: The Government of the Errikan Empire

Our nation has noticed your recent entry into the region of Arterus. Since we have not had any relations in the past, we would like to open relations now. A trade agreement would be likely be benefitial to the both of us, and you may wish to join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact, or AMAP (OOC: link to old thread in my sig). If you are not interested in the AMAP, we would like to at least pursue a non-aggression pact to ensure stability to our future relations.

((Zuk, you never updated my claim I made over IRC which I TGed. =/ Here:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8048/newsouthernarterus2claiff8.png
))

((Zuk, you never updated my claim I made over IRC which I TGed. =/ Here:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8048/newsouthernarterus2claiff8.png
))

OOC: I didn't know that you had claims here.

To: The leadership of Cravan
From: The Errikan Empire

It has recently come to our attention that your nation has established claims in Arterus. Thus, we wish to open relations with you; we suggest that you join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact, or AMAP. Also, trade relations between our nations would likely profit both sides.

OOC: Are you talking about the entire unclaimed area of the very far north, from Samtonia to Blaglug?

IC:
To: The Leadership of Allanea
From: The Government of the Errikan Empire

Our nation has noticed your recent entry into the region of Arterus. Since we have not had any relations in the past, we would like to open relations now. A trade agreement would be likely be benefitial to the both of us, and you may wish to join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact, or AMAP (OOC: link to old thread in my sig). If you are not interested in the AMAP, we would like to at least pursue a non-aggression pact to ensure stability to our future relations.

OOC-Allanae, if you plan on joining my pact, you can't sign his thing. We're about to go to war with him. XD

LOL UPDATE!!!

Zukariaa;12159579']LOL UPDATE!!!

OOC: Those islands I conquered a while back are now claimed by Questers . . .

IC:
To: The Leadership of Questers
From: The Errikan Empire

Hello again, capitalist brother. We have recieved word of your claims to an island chain that you currently occupy; we will yield, however, it will take a little while for our forces to vacate the islands. Certain Errikan interests remain invested in the area, however; we wish to maintain fishing rights and what oil wells we have developed. There has been limited Errikan settlement in the islands, and some may not wish to leave. We request that you grant these people some sort of citizenship or recognition, or at least not abuse them.

Now that you have territory in Arterus, we suggest you join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487052).

OOC: I didn't know that you had claims here.

To: The leadership of Cravan
From: The Errikan Empire

It has recently come to our attention that your nation has established claims in Arterus. Thus, we wish to open relations with you; we suggest that you join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact, or AMAP. Also, trade relations between our nations would likely profit both sides.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c381/crave22/Cravan/crestcopysmall.png
Imperial Department of Foreign Affairs
At this point in time, we must refuse your offer for joining the AMAP due to reasons we wish to not specify at the moment. We will, however, open up trade with Errikland, in hopes of improving relations.

Signed,

Louis McHenry
Louis McHenry
Director of Foreign Affairs

OOC: Those islands I conquered a while back are now claimed by Questers . . .

IC:
To: The Leadership of Questers
From: The Errikan Empire

Hello again, capitalist brother. We have recieved word of your claims to an island chain that you currently occupy; we will yield, however, it will take a little while for our forces to vacate the islands. Certain Errikan interests remain invested in the area, however; we wish to maintain fishing rights and what oil wells we have developed. There has been limited Errikan settlement in the islands, and some may not wish to leave. We request that you grant these people some sort of citizenship or recognition, or at least not abuse them.

Now that you have territory in Arterus, we suggest you join the Arterusian Mutual Aid Pact (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487052).
OOC-Wow.. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not letting you have anymore land? You never conquered those islands, and as far as I am concerned, you have no claims on them.

Jaredcohenia News Network

We at JNN have just recieved word that Jaredcohenian soldiers have landed on that island south former Greater Chinese Region, we have recieved reports that artillery and missiles have been set up on the peninsula to the east of it and submarines are deployed in the waters between Jaredcohenia and Errikland. More as we get it.

Jaredcohenia News Network

We at JNN have just recieved word that Jaredcohenian soldiers have landed on that island south former Greater Chinese Region, we have recieved reports that artillery and missiles have been set up on the peninsula to the east of it and submarines are deployed in the waters between Jaredcohenia and Errikland. More as we get it.

OOC: Are you invading my island?

OOC: Are you invading my island?

OOC: Great conclusion!

I'll post more tomorrow. Just let it be known that I'm attacking the East and North sides of the Island, the ones that you'd most likely try to save and fail.

OOC: Great conclusion!

I'll post more tomorrow. Just let it be known that I'm attacking the East and North sides of the Island, the ones that you'd most likely try to save and fail.

OOC: Just being clear

Island Map (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/Maps/island.png)

OOC: Just being clear

Island Map (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/Maps/island.png)

OOC: yes, map of attack area:

Key:
Red = Jaredcohenian
Grey = Rosbani
http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cohenianrosbanifleetol7.png

Will post attack later...I need to relax/need a vacation.

OOC: yes, map of attack area:

Key:
Red = Jaredcohenian
Grey = Rosbani
http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cohenianrosbanifleetol7.png

Will post attack later...I need to relax/need a vacation.

OOC: I can understand that.
However, there is one issue with your map:
You have forces attacking from the island in the south, which is disputed territory between you and I and which my forces currently hold; thus, the only forces that could attack from there would be my own.
When you get back, I also have a question:
What sort of naval forces are you deploying? In terms of numbers and types of ships, etc.

OOC: I can understand that.
However, there is one issue with your map:
You have forces attacking from the island in the south, which is disputed territory between you and I and which my forces currently hold; thus, the only forces that could attack from there would be my own.
When you get back, I also have a question:
What sort of naval forces are you deploying? In terms of numbers and types of ships, etc.

OOC-Errik, for the last time, that is Jared's island. <_<

Zukariaa;12230065']OOC-Errik, for the last time, that is Jared's island. <_<

He originally claimed it without my knowing and shortly before I moved troops in here:

OOC: Gah! For some reason, my Text thingy in Paint is screwed up. I will work out the details of cities with Zuk later . . .

IC:

With the collapse of the involvement by the fatherland in the territories of Roman Greek Arterus, leading to the breakdown into anarchy, the Errikan Empire sees an opportunity to solidify her shipping networks in the Central Arterus Sea in these desperate times by annexing this (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/claim_isle_01.png) island and the surrounding small isles. The remaining inhabitants, who are likely by now more Arterusian than Roman Greek, shall be given full citizenship should they desire it. If not, then they shall recieve compensation for their property and free transport to the former Roman Greek Arterusian territory in the mainland, where they shall join the millions of other abandoned Roman Greek Arterusians.

OOC: JC, do not freak out. I am taking this territory to protect my shipping, which has been my goal for a very long time (look at my earlier claims).

Then we had some OOC squabbling, to which you said this:

Zukariaa;11678009']You guys can go ahead and have a war for it, if you want. Either that or argue about it until you decide. Doesn't matter to me.

Thus, our current situation evolved: We both claim it de jure, but I am the one who holds it de facto. It is a bit like India and Pakistan or the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China; though they claim all of China, there is no way that the RC, which controls only Taiwan and a couple other islands, could launch an invasion of Mongolia via Manchuria, which is held by the PRC.

He originally claimed it without my knowing and shortly before I moved troops in here:



Then we had some OOC squabbling, to which you said this:



Thus, our current situation evolved: We both claim it de jure, but I am the one who holds it de facto. It is a bit like India and Pakistan or the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China; though they claim all of China, there is no way that the RC, which controls only Taiwan and a couple other islands, could launch an invasion of Mongolia via Manchuria, which is held by the PRC.
And I just said that it is Jared's island. Stop argueing about it.

Also, as far as I remember, he asked me for it first OOCly. Since most of the colonies were asked for OOC, you can't say,"LOL I DID IT FIRST IC!!11"

OOC: It's my island. End of discussion.

Jaredcohenian Arterusian Fleet

1x Genohal v2 class Superdreadnaught: Chlora
1x Actinds class Dreadnaught: Proactov
5x Mehtol class Battleships: Hydragarik, Cobalisov/I], Bismaurk, Plumba, [I]Argenstk
200x Toledo class submarines
4x Ford class aircraft carriers
50x Zükerreich class destroyers
100x Rosbaningrad v3 class anti-aircraft ships/destroyers

Zukariaa;12230253']And I just said that it is Jared's island. Stop argueing about it.

Please do not just change your position on this position on a whim, Zuk. I assumed that contested control of that island would be a perfect precedent for this war.

OOC: It's my island. End of discussion.

Jaredcohenian Arterusian Fleet

1x Genohal v2 class Superdreadnaught: Chlora
1x Actinds class Dreadnaught: Proactov
5x Mehtol class Battleships: Hydragarik, Cobalisov/I], Bismaurk, Plumba, [I]Argenstk
200x Toledo class submarines
4x Ford class aircraft carriers
50x Zükerreich class destroyers
100x Rosbaningrad v3 class anti-aircraft ships/destroyers

1. I hate it when people just state their position and say "end of discussion"; it is highly annoying.

2. Nice info on your fleet. It looks expensive :D
(Zükerreich?)

3. If you still want to go on with this, and not waste much more time squabbling, you could just say you launched a fleet from the "south" and have this war decide the control of the island

OOC: Fleet was launched from that island. The Zükerreich ship is named after Zukariaa. End of discussion. ;P

Please do not just change your position on this position on a whim, Zuk. I assumed that contested control of that island would be a perfect precedent for this war.



1. I hate it when people just state their position and say "end of discussion"; it is highly annoying.

No. You are not getting your way on this one. I don't care what you assumed; that island is Jared's.

End of discussion.

This thread is dead.

Quite so.

No, Arterus is not dead. Anything but. It's simply that no one has done anything here in quite some time.

Loool. Read: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=508868

Far from dead. There is much blood to yet be spilt.

The Imperial Force of Aiej claims the large Island of Craven Stuff LOL. We would also like to thank you for the find. Emperor Joseph the third would also like to know if you had any daughters to marry his son HRH Daniel Warren Stargill Thomas. He will be the 70th ruler of the Thomas dynasty. Thank you again for the find.

The Imperial Force of Aiej claims the large Island of Craven Stuff LOL. We would also like to thank you for the find. Emperor Joseph the third would also like to know if you had any daughters to marry his son HRH Daniel Warren Stargill Thomas. He will be the 70th ruler of the Thomas dynasty. Thank you again for the find.

OOC: I was under the impression that that particular territory was owned by Craven.

The Imperial Force of Aiej claims the large Island of Craven Stuff LOL. We would also like to thank you for the find. Emperor Joseph the third would also like to know if you had any daughters to marry his son HRH Daniel Warren Stargill Thomas. He will be the 70th ruler of the Thomas dynasty. Thank you again for the find.

Go ahead and try. Please.

Official Allanean Announcement

Simply put, we would like to purchase as many Arterus territories as possible.

We would like any nation interested in selling them to contact us.

OOC: Major bump

IC: The Mandalore, sifting around through some papers that lay scattered around his desk, found something about Arterus.

Hmm....Arterus. I remember that place. We sent troops there to occupy some island.

The Mandalore then walked into the Operations Room and took out out a map of Arterus.

Oh god! There is a lot of places that we could occupy

Throughout the Maldorian War Chambers, Military Bases, etc signs and bulleiteins were posted informing the soldiers of the expansion in Arterus.


Forces Sent to Maldorian Colony
9th Carrier Battle Group
500,000 Maldorian Marines
100,000 Leopard II Tanks
100,000 M2 Bradley

bump

Official Allanean Announcement

Simply put, we would like to purchase as many Arterus territories as possible.

We would like any nation interested in selling them to contact us.

OOC: Assuming this Arterus is still going, and assuming Zuk is fine w/it, the Errikan Empire would probably be interested in selling their single island in Southern Arterus (will post IC response saying such if the first two things are confirmed)

OOC: Assuming this Arterus is still going, and assuming Zuk is fine w/it, the Errikan Empire would probably be interested in selling their single island in Southern Arterus (will post IC response saying such if the first two things are confirmed)

OOC: I don't know exactly how long it's been since anyone has read this thread, but I am always interested in a colony or twelve, and if you're still selling that...

Also, there looks to be yet unlcaimed areas on the map, and I was wondering if it's still open to being colonized.

OOC: I know this thread is old, but is there any chance I could get an island?

OOC: I don't know exactly how long it's been since anyone has read this thread, but I am always interested in a colony or twelve, and if you're still selling that...

Also, there looks to be yet unlcaimed areas on the map, and I was wondering if it's still open to being colonized.

OOC: Indeed, if it is still acceptable, I would like to stake my claim for the lands to the east of the Kraven and Erriklandian mass in central Arterus. I can RP some arrival and ensuing whatevers as soon as I discover if this is actually alive...

(Also, defenitly interested in buying Errikland's land-for-sale)