Northford
22-04-2006, 19:27
OOC: Hmm.. another issue of the Northford Herald. This time about *bombers*
Northford Herald
Strategic Bomber Arm, Air Force Shafted by Navy!!
Reported by David O’Connell , Defence Correspondent
As the figures left, it became clear that Northford had just undergone a spectacular change. Not an outward change, one that is noticeable on the streets and homes of Northford, but one that is noticeable deep within the Government complexes.
Agreed inside the largest room Seymore Conference Center, the largest Factions within Northford’s armed forces and government have agreed on the new direction the foreign policy and the organisation of the armed forces would reflect this.
"The new policy accuratly reflects the sentiments of many inside both the government and the armed forces.", Remarked Admiral James Tricker, "While we know we are not an aggressive country, we understand in this world pre-emptive action is often needed. Furthermore, the GASN is becoming very important to Northford. This isn’t just an imperialistic excuse for war either. Not only are our main trading partner’s members (Pythogria), but Cravan, who presently run bases in Northford, are members too.
General Steven Warren, of the Commonwealth Air Guard, had this to say:
“ Well, this was a mixed meeting. Overall, we have achieved what we wanted: To see a greater development of all the Northford Armed Forces, not just the Air Force. Recognising that the Air Force was not a priority, but still never the less important to Northford, was also finally recognised today. We never expected the huge realignment of forces we had hoped for, but the massive cash injection into the Strategic Air Command was a bonus ”
Before we launch into the changes, lets first recap what was originally the case. Before this summit, Northford’s Armed forces were split into three groups: The Navy, The Army and the Air Force. The Navy was tasked with protecting Northford’s coast, projecting force, preventing incursions into Northford’s territorial waters. The Army was tasked with protecting Northford from land borne threats. It provided it’s own air support. Finally, there was the Air Force. Not needed by the Army, and not wanted by the Navy, this was by far the most neglected of the Forces. Tasked with protecting Northford’s Airspace, and providing Strategic air support, it was largely left to it’s own devices.
So, whats changed then?
Here follows a short summery of the changes:
GASN is now central to Northford Foreign Policy. What it wants from us, it get’s.
Air Force loses the task of providing strategic air command (i.e. co-ordination, overall command of non-terrestrial Air Assets) to navy
Air Force gain’s the task of providing strategic bomber command
Navy gain Air Logistical Command
Army control of close air support is confirmed
“Follow or Forget” ally policy
Naval Coastguard fully absorbed into Navy
Ferry Service integrated into navy
Agreement we are “Diametrically opposed” to Kraven
So, what, I hear you ask, does this mean?
"No one is really sure of anything yet, an insider said, smiling, " most things addressed in the conference will not be apparent until funding is allocated. The best way I can explain it is that this: The navy is going to Project. The Army will Protect. And the Air Force? They’ll bomb. "
One major issue is the creation of a bomber command. Somewhat controversial, the reasoning behind it is to give Northford the ability to strike effectively against the foes of GASN, in a powerful manner, until the Navy is built up to a strength that is deemed powerful enough to take control of this task.
Despite this apparent militarisation, one thing is clear: Until funds are found or allocated, nothing will be happening. The new bomber command has received its first cash injection of 150 Billion, and the Navy has already received its yearly cash injection. Regardless of this, that is not enough. More money is needed to turn Northford into the country, and the power, this meeting foresees.
Also in the news: Possible trade agreement with The Glorious Dominion of The Candrian Empire
Northford Herald
Strategic Bomber Arm, Air Force Shafted by Navy!!
Reported by David O’Connell , Defence Correspondent
As the figures left, it became clear that Northford had just undergone a spectacular change. Not an outward change, one that is noticeable on the streets and homes of Northford, but one that is noticeable deep within the Government complexes.
Agreed inside the largest room Seymore Conference Center, the largest Factions within Northford’s armed forces and government have agreed on the new direction the foreign policy and the organisation of the armed forces would reflect this.
"The new policy accuratly reflects the sentiments of many inside both the government and the armed forces.", Remarked Admiral James Tricker, "While we know we are not an aggressive country, we understand in this world pre-emptive action is often needed. Furthermore, the GASN is becoming very important to Northford. This isn’t just an imperialistic excuse for war either. Not only are our main trading partner’s members (Pythogria), but Cravan, who presently run bases in Northford, are members too.
General Steven Warren, of the Commonwealth Air Guard, had this to say:
“ Well, this was a mixed meeting. Overall, we have achieved what we wanted: To see a greater development of all the Northford Armed Forces, not just the Air Force. Recognising that the Air Force was not a priority, but still never the less important to Northford, was also finally recognised today. We never expected the huge realignment of forces we had hoped for, but the massive cash injection into the Strategic Air Command was a bonus ”
Before we launch into the changes, lets first recap what was originally the case. Before this summit, Northford’s Armed forces were split into three groups: The Navy, The Army and the Air Force. The Navy was tasked with protecting Northford’s coast, projecting force, preventing incursions into Northford’s territorial waters. The Army was tasked with protecting Northford from land borne threats. It provided it’s own air support. Finally, there was the Air Force. Not needed by the Army, and not wanted by the Navy, this was by far the most neglected of the Forces. Tasked with protecting Northford’s Airspace, and providing Strategic air support, it was largely left to it’s own devices.
So, whats changed then?
Here follows a short summery of the changes:
GASN is now central to Northford Foreign Policy. What it wants from us, it get’s.
Air Force loses the task of providing strategic air command (i.e. co-ordination, overall command of non-terrestrial Air Assets) to navy
Air Force gain’s the task of providing strategic bomber command
Navy gain Air Logistical Command
Army control of close air support is confirmed
“Follow or Forget” ally policy
Naval Coastguard fully absorbed into Navy
Ferry Service integrated into navy
Agreement we are “Diametrically opposed” to Kraven
So, what, I hear you ask, does this mean?
"No one is really sure of anything yet, an insider said, smiling, " most things addressed in the conference will not be apparent until funding is allocated. The best way I can explain it is that this: The navy is going to Project. The Army will Protect. And the Air Force? They’ll bomb. "
One major issue is the creation of a bomber command. Somewhat controversial, the reasoning behind it is to give Northford the ability to strike effectively against the foes of GASN, in a powerful manner, until the Navy is built up to a strength that is deemed powerful enough to take control of this task.
Despite this apparent militarisation, one thing is clear: Until funds are found or allocated, nothing will be happening. The new bomber command has received its first cash injection of 150 Billion, and the Navy has already received its yearly cash injection. Regardless of this, that is not enough. More money is needed to turn Northford into the country, and the power, this meeting foresees.
Also in the news: Possible trade agreement with The Glorious Dominion of The Candrian Empire