NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: All right, here (http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5779/makoki63qh.png)is the map so far. RP your landing and tell me what your claims and preferred color are.

IC: The commander of the Aegir stood at the bow, looking out over the islands. No sign of current native life, although a few huts and some human bones had been found, and, apart from insects and fish, not much animal life either. The men brought along in the troop carrier he was escorting, had already struck oil. They were in the process of building a rig.

How long would it be before others found this island? And what would they do when they did? Well, that was why he was here, after all.

The Merchant fleet from Vaak, along with a few settlers, landed on the large island in the east, on its Eastern edge, and began searching for materials.

((Easternmost island, and I like Orange.))

"Sir! Sir! We have found a very lucrative-looking island chain."

"I dont practice colonialism. Are there natives?"

"Negative."

"It's ours."

"Yes sir."

Pythogrian ships sailed to claim one of the islands, the southwest one.

EDIT: Make me GREEN!

"Sire, a new chain of islands was recently found in the Pacific." the messenger burst into the throne room waving a piece of paper, it was a map.

"Is it claimed?" the Czar inquired, taking the map in his hands and looking over it.

"Some has been. Most of it is unclaimed. Several nations have expressed interests however."

"They'll swarm in like fireflies." the Czar paused. "We'll have to move quickly. Mobilize the 2nd paratroopers batallion and have them board transports immediately. I want an airdrop into Makoki immediately and to establish a base of operations."

"It will be done, sire."

~1 hour later~

5,000 West Corinthian paratroopers boarded their C-17s and departed West Corinthian airspace. Their destination, the Makoki Isles.

The C-17s reached Makoki airspace. Lights in the C-17s went from red to green. Paratroopers poured out of their planes, and dropped into dense forest on one of the islands. They quickly headed for a high, open hill nearby. They set up a perimeter and informed the Czar that a center of command had been established.

OOC: Make me RED. I think I like the island on the right side, across the channel from the one on the left side. You know, like there are two big islands in the middle with a strait between them, I like the southern half of the one on the right.

"Sire, a new chain of islands was recently found in the Pacific." the messenger burst into the throne room waving a piece of paper, it was a map.

"Is it claimed?" the Czar inquired, taking the map in his hands and looking over it.

"Some has been. Most of it is unclaimed. Several nations have expressed interests however."

"They'll swarm in like fireflies." the Czar paused. "We'll have to move quickly. Mobilize the 2nd paratroopers batallion and have them board transports immediately. I want an airdrop into Makoki immediately and to establish a base of operations."

"It will be done, sire."

~1 hour later~

5,000 West Corinthian paratroopers boarded their C-17s and departed West Corinthian airspace. Their destination, the Makoki Isles.

OOC: Make me red.

OOC: What claim in particular?

Roubisian marines with a Raptor support team landed on the island on the Southwest corner of the map(in light green). DrakMajor Daiel stared across the beachhead."What are we looking for here sir?" asked one marine. "Many things, trooper." replied Daiel,"Mostly oil and lizards. And the Drakose ordered to subgigate all natives in the name of Pax Draconis."

Roubisian marines with a Raptor support team landed on the island on the Southwest corner of the map(in light green). DrakMajor Daiel stared across the beachhead."What are we looking for here sir?" asked one marine. "Many things, trooper." replied Daiel,"Mostly oil and lizards. And the Drakose ordered to subgigate all natives in the name of Pax Draconis."

((Someone's bout to be Ka-Pwned))

Roubisian marines with a Raptor support team landed on the island on the Southwest corner of the map(in light green). DrakMajor Daiel stared across the beachhead."What are we looking for here sir?" asked one marine. "Many things, trooper." replied Daiel,"Mostly oil and lizards. And the Drakose ordered to subgigate all natives in the name of Pax Draconis."

OOC: There are no natives. Just so you know. Your men will probably be bored when they get there.

A Small fleet of 12 Spartin Mechs Landed on an Ithmusus

"I here bye proclaim this to be Official Virginian Terreitory"

Now men we will need to set out camp somewhere, How about over the on that small rise over there.


OOCPurple Please

OOC: A few native tribes might be interesting. I hope there's a lot of iron in my claim *hint hint*. Anyway, I have a crew race soon so I should be back in a couple hours.

The Pythogrian ships arrived.

"Land ho!"

Transports were launched. Landing on the beach, soldiers stepped out. They walked up onto the island, and found a massive, wide, green plain... then a massive, even greener jungle. They decided to set up a settlement here. They named it Delta Serpentis. Building began immediately, followed by the construction of oil wells, etc. Pythogria had very little need for oil, but eventually, you will need more plastic.

Ships patrolled around the new provice of Del'Taraz.

OOC: A few native tribes might be interesting. I hope there's a lot of iron in my claim *hint hint*. Anyway, I have a crew race soon so I should be back in a couple hours.

OOC: A few native tribes might be interesting. I hope there's a lot of iron in my claim *hint hint*. Anyway, I have a crew race soon so I should be back in a couple hours.

Six V-22 Ospreys flew on the nape of the earth, towards the southern end of the eastern island. The Ospreys were laden with Fianoglach Rangers, the elite fighting force of the ARLNI. They would act as the pathfinders for the main fighting force, who were steadily approaching on ships loaned by Pythogria.

(OOC: My nation changed from a People's Republic to an Armed Republic. It sounds cooler.)

IC :

Commander Nicholas stood on the bridge of the Frigate MRN Advantage when a young lieutenant ran up to him bringing him news of a unclaimed piece of land .

"Sir , we have detected a small mass of land 3km away . It appears to be uninhabited and not populated by any natives . It also appears to be the type of resource rich islands ."

"Excellent . I'm sure the Empire would want to claim this piece of land to mine for raw materials to feed our booming industry ."

Commander Nicholas gave the order and the 6 ship Task Force comprising of 3 Frigates , 2 Cruisers and 1 SBN Submarine approached the Island through the Easten shores and docked 1 km away from the shoreline . Then he dispatched an amphibious landing force comprising of 2 Hover Crafts (Each carrying 20 Marines , 1 Tank and 2 APCs) and 6 Light Patrol Crafts (Each carrying 5 Marines) to land on the Island and plant the Mationbuds flag and claim it as our territory .

Commander Nicholas also sent a message to the Emperor :

"My Lord , I your humble servant Commander Nicholas of expeditionary force 11 has came upon a island that appears to be uninhabited at the moment and rich in resources . I have dispatched a amphibious landing force , a small one to claim the Eastern territories ."

"Commander , you are hereby ordered to take the whole island . By force if necessasary . We cant let such a good oppotunity pass by us . I will send the 2nd Fleet and 1st Reclamation Force to assist you . We will also send 500 state recruited miners and engineers and mining masters to go and start mining for resources immediately . You are also to set up a small operations base and dockyard . The dockyard will serve as a yard to service or refuel our ships and also do transfer the mined resources to cargo ships that will be sent every week ."

and with that the Emperor cut off the transmission ...

Back at Mationbuds, the Emperor carried out his order and dispatched the 7th Fleet , 1st Recalmation Force and the workers who would arrive in less than 4 days time . Meanwhile Commander Nicholas had already arrived on the island , bringing 100 Marines and 4 Tanks with him and had already set up a base (tents) with a defensive perimeter and was now starting on a sturdy dock ...

OOC: A few native tribes might be interesting. I hope there's a lot of iron in my claim *hint hint*. Anyway, I have a crew race soon so I should be back in a couple hours.

OOC: Yeah, I kind of got the point the first two times. Yeah, you can have a bunch of iron.

IC: "This is commander Julius, of the Aesonic Colonization Forces, to all settling forces. I would like to announce that at this point, we have found no native life, and would like to be alerted when and if any is found."

IC :

The Emperor had also ordered 6 Chinook Heavy Duty Helicopters and 4 CH-47 Cargo Planes to deliver tools and materials to start building the docks , oil refineries and mining shafts . It also brought along 100 workers and some heavy duty machinery to do what was required .

Meanwhile Commander Nicholas had received a order from the Emperor and named the new colony Mateb and was told that settlers would come soon to populate the place and transform it into a Mationbuds Imperial Colony and there was speculation back in Mationbuds that a Naval Base and/or Army Base and/or Air Base to be set up to further claim the island under Imperial rule .

The experienced Commander also brought another detachment of 6 Tanks and 8 APCs with 100 Marines to the Maten Colony . 4 Osprey Patrol Aircraft and 2 SeaHawk Helicopters were also launched to patrol and do recon . That was when the Commander was alerted to the presence of other nations .

This news he reported to the Emperor , who once again ordered that at least 1/2 of the Island must be under Imperial Control within 5 months , by force or diplomacy , he didnt care ...

IC :

Commander Nicholas stood on the bridge of the Frigate MRN Advantage when a young lieutenant ran up to him bringing him news of a unclaimed piece of land .

"Sir , we have detected a small mass of land 3km away . It appears to be uninhabited and not populated by any natives . It also appears to be the type of resource rich islands ."

"Excellent . I'm sure the Empire would want to claim this piece of land to mine for raw materials to feed our booming industry ."

Commander Nicholas gave the order and the 6 ship Task Force comprising of 3 Frigates , 2 Cruisers and 1 SBN Submarine approached the Island through the Easten shores and docked 1 km away from the shoreline . Then he dispatched an amphibious landing force comprising of 2 Hover Crafts (Each carrying 20 Marines , 1 Tank and 2 APCs) and 6 Light Patrol Crafts (Each carrying 5 Marines) to land on the Island and plant the Mationbuds flag and claim it as our territory .

Commander Nicholas also sent a message to the Emperor :

"My Lord , I your humble servant Commander Nicholas of expeditionary force 11 has came upon a island that appears to be uninhabited at the moment and rich in resources . I have dispatched a amphibious landing force , a small one to claim the Eastern territories ."

"Commander , you are hereby ordered to take the whole island . By force if necessasary . We cant let such a good oppotunity pass by us . I will send the 2nd Fleet and 1st Reclamation Force to assist you . We will also send 500 state recruited miners and engineers and mining masters to go and start mining for resources immediately . You are also to set up a small operations base and dockyard . The dockyard will serve as a yard to service or refuel our ships and also do transfer the mined resources to cargo ships that will be sent every week ."

and with that the Emperor cut off the transmission ...

Back at Mationbuds, the Emperor carried out his order and dispatched the 7th Fleet , 1st Recalmation Force and the workers who would arrive in less than 4 days time . Meanwhile Commander Nicholas had already arrived on the island , bringing 100 Marines and 4 Tanks with him and had already set up a base (tents) with a defensive perimeter and was now starting on a sturdy dock ...

OOC: What's your claim and what color?

OOC: I have to go to a crew race so try not to attack me or anything for a while if you want a response. Don't expect me back anytime soon.

The main force had landed and set up a temporary dock. Proffesionals (Irish regulars) scurried about, setting up their new HQ. They quickly established a perimeter on the half of the island not claimed by Vaak. (Dark Green, please!).

Meanwhile, the Rangers observed the Vaak settlements, and waited. Snipers kept their rifles ready as they watched.

Commander Nicholas had sent 4 Sniper Teams out armed with high powered Sniper Rifles and M-16 Assult Rifles . 2 to spy on the Vaaks and 2 for the Liberation New Ireland (SP) .

Up in space, an observation satellite was diverted to Makoki Island Claim. It flew above each of the settlements, taking photos, and then started over at the beginning.

The Pythogrian ships arrived.

"Land ho!"

Transports were launched. Landing on the beach, soldiers stepped out. They walked up onto the island, and found a massive, wide, green plain... then a massive, even greener jungle. They decided to set up a settlement here. They named it Delta Serpentis. Building began immediately, followed by the construction of oil wells, etc. Pythogria had very little need for oil, but eventually, you will need more plastic.

Ships patrolled around the new provice of Del'Taraz.

3 Roubisian Warships landed on one of the central islands(the right one). There was no resistence so a small settlement was made. OOC:Make my claim Dark Blue. Thus the flag of Roubus was raised on the new colony of Wyvrenius.

"Sir... Roubous has landed."

"Pfft. If hey threaten us like they threatened our ally, I want them dead."

"Yes sir."

OOC: Map updated.

IC: The Aesonic claim was expanded. A few destroyers and a carrier had joined the Aegir, as more and more nations made claims.

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And meanwhile, the Vaak forces just set up a few civilian instalations. They were building a small town.

Oil pumping had begun. So had farming. Civillioans began to move in from Pythogria, and the city has thrived.

The Vaak forces had built a small trading city on the coast, completely undefended. Trading ships were coming in and out daily.

The captain of the Aegir recieved orders to bring a diplomat to the Pythogrian claim.

The Aegir set course, transmitting the following signal.

"We are on a diplomatic mission. We have no violent intentions.' repeatedly.

The captain of the Aegir recieved orders to bring a diplomat to the Pythogrian claim.

The Aegir set course, transmitting the following signal.

"We are on a diplomatic mission. We have no violent intentions.' repeatedly.

Two Pythogrian cruisers sailed to the the ship, and escorted it to port. On shore, th diplomat met the governor. "En Taro Adun." the governor said, bowing.

Two Pythogrian cruisers sailed to the the ship, and escorted it to port. On shore, th diplomat met the governor. "En Taro Adun." the governor said, bowing.
OOC: I hope that's the right response.

"En Taro Adun," replied the diplomat, bowing. "I am given to understand that your government has some interest in the archeological sites?"
***
Meanwhile, at the Aesonic claim, a small statue of a man with a horse's head was unearthed near one of the huts.

"This looks a lot like Galas*," mused the man who had unearthed it.

OOC: *Galas is a god in the Aesonic religion, which has several Egyptian style gods, humans with animal heads.

OOC: I hope that's the right response.

"En Taro Adun," replied the diplomat, bowing. "I am given to understand that your government has some interest in the archeological sites?"
***
Meanwhile, at the Aesonic claim, a small statue of a man with a horse's head was unearthed near one of the huts.

"This looks a lot like Galas*," mused the man who had unearthed it.

OOC: *Galas is a god in the Aesonic religion, which has several Egyptian style gods, humans with animal heads.

OOC: That is the right response.

IC:

"Yes, our government does. We have unearthed a whole city in the jungle. However, seeing as you are a diplomat, what has brought you here?" the man said in a heavy Pythogrian Native accent.

OOC: That is the right response.

IC:

"Yes, our government does. We have unearthed a whole city in the jungle. However, seeing as you are a diplomat, what has brought you here?" the man said in a heavy Pythogrian Native accent.

"We have found a site that we believe to be a temple. I was sent to see about negotiating an agreement in which archeologists from your country would visit that site, and archeologists from ours would visit this city."

"We have found a site that we believe to be a temple. I was sent to see about negotiating an agreement in which archeologists from your country would visit that site, and archeologists from ours would visit this city."
"Well, that seems like a fair trade. We accept."

"Well, that seems like a fair trade. We accept."

"Well, you can expect our archeologists to start arriving soon."

"Well, you can expect our archeologists to start arriving soon."

"Very well! Do yo urequire anything else? Our archeologists will arrive via Caryall soon."

---Aesonian Claim---

Six light XL-1 Carryalls flew above the area. They asaked for landing permission.

"Very well! Do yo urequire anything else? Our archeologists will arrive via Caryall soon."

---Aesonian Claim---

Six light XL-1 Carryalls flew above the area. They asaked for landing permission.

"Yes. I was also asked to request for trading permission between our claims. We are mining iron and coal, as well as oil, and we are preparing to build an oil refinery."

---Aesonic Claim---

"Permission granted."

"Yes. I was also asked to request for trading permission between our claims. We are mining iron and coal, as well as oil, and we are preparing to build an oil refinery."

---Aesonic Claim---

"Permission granted."

"Trading permission? Granted. The government told me to accept those deals. as for your refinery, we could help you build one that's a goodbit more environmentally friendly."

---Aesonic Claim---

The Carryalls landed vertically and archeologists poured out. They waited for some form of escort.

"Trading permission? Granted. The government told me to accept those deals. as for your refinery, we could help you build one that's a goodbit more environmentally friendly."

---Aesonic Claim---

The Carryalls landed vertically and archeologists poured out. They waited for some form of escort.

"That would be greatly appreciated."

---Aesonic Claim---

Several jeeps pulled up. "If you'll come with us," said the driver of the first one, "We'll bring you to the site."

"That would be greatly appreciated."

---Aesonic Claim---

Several jeeps pulled up. "If you'll come with us," said the driver of the first one, "We'll bring you to the site."

"Then it will be done. Anything else?"

---Aesonic Claim---

The archeologists boarded. One asked the driver, "I'd like to ask, how big is this temple?"

"Then it will be done. Anything else?"

---Aesonic Claim---

The archeologists boarded. One asked the driver, "I'd like to ask, how big is this temple?"

"Well, it's not one building as such, but seems to consist of a cluster of huts. We though it was a small village at first, but the number of religious artifacts throughout it convinced us otherwise. There's also what appears to be a door in the ground, but it's been sealed shut. We've requested instruments to see what's on the other side, but this is a relatively low priority for the government."

---Pythogrian Claim---

Meanwhile, two transport helicopters flew towards the Pythogrian mainland, carrying archeologists.

"Well, it's not one building as such, but seems to consist of a cluster of huts. We though it was a small village at first, but the number of religious artifacts throughout it convinced us otherwise. There's also what appears to be a door in the ground, but it's been sealed shut. We've requested instruments to see what's on the other side, but this is a relatively low priority for the government."

---Pythogrian Claim---

Meanwhile, two transport helicopters flew towards the Pythogrian mainland, carrying archeologists.

The archeologist nodded. "Seems worthwhile. We have instruments."

---Pythogrian Claim---

"Permission granted to land at pads 1 and 3."

An escort group was waiting.

The jeeps pulled up near a large hut. "This is the northernmost hut. They're arranged like the four points of a compass, as well as one in the center. The one in the center is where the door is."

---Pythogrian Claim---

The helicopters landed, and the archeologists got out. One stepped towards the escort group.

"Are you the ones that are supposed to bring us to this city?" He asked.
---Message to Vaakian forces,---

From Captain Julius of the Aegir

I would like to extend an offer to guard your trading outpost.

The jeeps pulled up near a large hut. "This is the northernmost hut. They're arranged like the four points of a compass, as well as one in the center. The one in the center is where the door is."

---Pythogrian Claim---

The helicopters landed, and the archeologists got out. One stepped towards the escort group.

"Are you the ones that are supposed to bring us to this city?" He asked.
---Message to Vaakian forces,---

From Captain Julius of the Aegir

I would like to extend an offer to guard your trading outpost.

The archeologists stepped out of the jeeps, and said to the driver, "Thanks for getting us here."

He said to the rest of the archeologists, "So, let's get to work!"

And they did that.

---Pythogrian Claim---

"Yes, we're the people who'll get you there. Over here."

The soldier pointed to several XC-1 APC/IFVs.

"Now, before we're there, I must warn you, it's in the jungle. We have guards there, but you may find some interesting animals too. Also, don't be suprised if the temple is rather unstable-seeming. It's fine."

The archeologists stepped out of the jeeps, and said to the driver, "Thanks for getting us here."

He said to the rest of the archeologists, "So, let's get to work!"

And they did that.

---Pythogrian Claim---

"Yes, we're the people who'll get you there. Over here."

The soldier pointed to several XC-1 APC/IFVs.

"Now, before we're there, I must warn you, it's in the jungle. We have guards there, but you may find some interesting animals too. Also, don't be suprised if the temple is rather unstable-seeming. It's fine."

"Only to be expected. What kind of animals though? I'm an amature zoologist, but all we found on the main Aesonic claim was bugs and fish."

"Only to be expected. What kind of animals though? I'm an amature zoologist, but all we found on the main Aesonic claim was bugs and fish."

OOC: Is it OK if we find new spiecies? As long as it's plausible?

OOC: Is it OK if we find new spiecies? As long as it's plausible?

OOC: Yep. As long as it's plausible. So no T-rex.

OOC: Yep. As long as it's plausible. So no T-rex.

((Ohh, Ohh!! GIANT SLIME/TENTACLE MONSTERS! Export them to Japan!))

OOC: Yep. As long as it's plausible. So no T-rex.

OOC: Aww... (lol)

IC:

"You see, we've found some... rather odd spiecies there. For example, the Chirpogue. Here's a picture, courtesy of one of our artists."

http://www.sporewiki.com/images/7/7d/Chirpoque.jpg

((Ohh, Ohh!! GIANT SLIME/TENTACLE MONSTERS! Export them to Japan!))

OOC: Hey, you get my message? Bottom of last page.

OOC: Aww... (lol)

IC:

"You see, we've found some... rather odd spiecies there. For example, the Chirpogue. Here's a picture, courtesy of one of our artists."

http://www.sporewiki.com/images/7/7d/Chirpoque.jpg

The archeologist raised an eyebrow. "Very cute," he said. "I'll be interested to see them."

The jeeps pulled up near a large hut. "This is the northernmost hut. They're arranged like the four points of a compass, as well as one in the center. The one in the center is where the door is."

---Pythogrian Claim---

The helicopters landed, and the archeologists got out. One stepped towards the escort group.

"Are you the ones that are supposed to bring us to this city?" He asked.
---Message to Vaakian forces,---

From Captain Julius of the Aegir

I would like to extend an offer to guard your trading outpost.

The Vaakian settlers responded with a curt Yes.

The archeologist raised an eyebrow. "Very cute," he said. "I'll be interested to see them."

"Well, none seem to be preadators. At any rate, here's the entrance to the city."

The party would see a massive, stone gate, with pyramid-like buildings that seemed to touch the sky.

"Sir, we just got word that Pythogrians are on another Island!" "Blast! Oh well, send a telegram to the Drakoes that reinforecemst may be neccesary in case they attack. And keep up the up the search for that oil!"

The Vaakian settlers responded with a curt Yes.

The Aegir sailed up to the trading post, and stopped. A hot air balloon with an observer in it was raised.
---Ancient City---

The archeologist whistled. "All we've got is a bunch of huts and a door in the ground that we can't open.

--Temple---

The man brought them to the hut in the center. The door was about six square feet, and made of stone. There was a large handle at one edge.

"Sir, we just got word that Pythogrians are on another Island!" "Blast! Oh well, send a telegram to the Drakoes that reinforecemst may be neccesary in case they attack. And keep up the up the search for that oil!"

Pythogrian forces expanded to the two smaller islands closer to Aeson.

And it just so happend that the Vaak settlers disovered a large Oil Deposit. Under their land.

The Aegir sailed up to the trading post, and stopped. A hot air balloon with an observer in it was raised.
---Ancient City---

The archeologist whistled. "All we've got is a bunch of huts and a door in the ground that we can't open.

--Temple---

The man brought them to the hut in the center. The door was about six square feet, and made of stone. There was a large handle at one edge.

---Ancient City---

"Hey, who knows? yours could holda trillion bucks or something. Anyway, I need to get back to base."

He got back into the XC-1 and began driving away.

---Temple---

"Well... lets see..."

Pulling the handle did nothing.

"It seems there's a primitive lock here. Johnson! Did you bring a laser?"

"Yes sir."

"Use it."

The Pythogrians used a low power laser on the lock.

The lock buckled and finally fell off. Several Aesonic archeologists took ahold of the ring and began pulling. The door slid back, revealing a steep stairwell.

"Tom! Get the lights, and the atmosphere tester." A young man ran off, and returned shortly afterwards, carrying several flashlights and some sort of meter.

"Never know with underground caves like this," explained the lead archeologist.

The lock buckled and finally fell off. Several Aesonic archeologists took ahold of the ring and began pulling. The door slid back, revealing a steep stairwell.

"Tom! Get the lights, and the atmosphere tester." A young man ran off, and returned shortly afterwards, carrying several flashlights and some sort of meter.

"Never know with underground caves like this," explained the lead archeologist.

"Of course not. Better safe trhan sorry."

The meter detected the prescence of tons of mold spores.

"It's a very good thing we brought these." the Pythogrian head archeologist said, holding up a Pythogrian battlesuit normally used for infantry. "It's got a filter."

Roubisian colonists expanded eastward. And have struck oil. "Get that drill ready boys! The major gonna be 'ere any minute!" Yelled one of the miners. Biologists are still trying to find new lizard breeds.

The archeologist nodded, "As did we. You're government sold ours the design a while back. I had to pull some strings to get these, but as you said, better safe than sorry."

The lights were shone down the tunnel. The lead archeologist and two others donned their suits.

The archeologist nodded, "As did we. You're government sold ours the design a while back. I had to pull some strings to get these, but as you said, better safe than sorry."

The lights were shone down the tunnel. The lead archeologist and two others donned their suits.

As id a few Pythogrians. Walking down the tunnel, the lead archeologist began to look at markings on the wall. "It seems these natives could write!"

As id a few Pythogrians. Walking down the tunnel, the lead archeologist began to look at markings on the wall. "It seems these natives could write!"

"So it would seem," said the lead Aesonic archeologists "This bears some resemblence to something I saw on another island, some years ago. It's not exactly the same, but it's a place to start." He lifted a camera and snapped a few pictures of the wall.

"So it would seem," said the lead Aesonic archeologists "This bears some resemblence to something I saw on another island, some years ago. It's not exactly the same, but it's a place to start." He lifted a camera and snapped a few pictures of the wall.

The archeologist walked forward, and stepped upon soil. It promptly collapsed, and the man was holding on with only one arm. "Help!"

Several other archeologists ran up to him and helped him out. They shone a light down the pit. It was full of spikes, and skeletons were at the bottom.

"Oh... my... god..."

The frieghter carrying the Mechanical Sleeve Protoype, Test Type, and Mass Production Test Type, unloaded its cargo at the settlement.

The archeologist walked forward, and stepped upon soil. It promptly collapsed, and the man was holding on with only one arm. "Help!"

Several other archeologists ran up to him and helped him out. They shone a light down the pit. It was full of spikes, and skeletons were at the bottom.

"Oh... my... god..."

"Well, it appears that whoever dug this tunnel didn't want visitors," said the Aesonic lead archeologist, "We probably shouldn't go any further till we can take further precautions."

"Well, it appears that whoever dug this tunnel didn't want visitors," said the Aesonic lead archeologist, "We probably shouldn't go any further till we can take further precautions."

Every last archeologist nodded in agreement.

Every last archeologist nodded in agreement.

"We've got a remote control drone back at the landing base," said the lead archeologist, "I should have though of it sooner, but I got caught up in the moment. We'll send that ahead."

"We've got a remote control drone back at the landing base," said the lead archeologist, "I should have though of it sooner, but I got caught up in the moment. We'll send that ahead."

"Yes, good idea. That's enough caves for today."

Outside, the Pythogrians sent in their own probe. It was basically a camera and sensors on wheels. The camera could turn.

"Yes, good idea. That's enough caves for today."

Outside, the Pythogrians sent in their own probe. It was basically a camera and sensors on wheels. The camera could turn.

OOC: Heh. Mine too.

The Aesonic probe followed, it's camera swivilng to record all of the writing on the wall. It came to the pit, and skirted around the edge, after which it began advancing slowly, so that if the ground gave way under it's front wheels, it would be able to reverse.

OOC: Heh. Mine too.

The Aesonic probe followed, it's camera swivilng to record all of the writing on the wall. It came to the pit, and skirted around the edge, after which it began advancing slowly, so that if the ground gave way under it's front wheels, it would be able to reverse.

The Pythogrian probe tread upon some unstable ground, and it crumbled. The probe was able to save itself, however. It began to use lights to scan the area.

The Aesonic probe again skirted the edge of the pit.

"That's odd, we're picking up a sudden decrease of the mold spores. That area would actually be safe to breathe."

2 more cruisers arrived off the coast Wyvrenius. Along with 1,200 marines and 120 Lizards to increase their claim. "Commander, sir another transport is arriving with Durane(governor)Fyve!" "Really? I didnt know the Draykose already appointed a Durane for this settlement." Meanwhile several trading ships appeared off the harbor. "Captain", said Durane Fyve moments later "Send some trading charters to the other nations hear stating that we wish to trade with them." "Very well then Mr. Fyve, well do that."

The Aesonic probe again skirted the edge of the pit.

"That's odd, we're picking up a sudden decrease of the mold spores. That area would actually be safe to breathe."

"Yes.. funny indeed... but this place looks like a fortress. Perhaps mold was just one defense?"

"Yes.. funny indeed... but this place looks like a fortress. Perhaps mold was just one defense?"

"So what are they protecting?"

Suddenly, the light from the probe shone on a sealed door. Meanwhile, several archeologists with linguistic training were studying the video of the walls.

"So what are they protecting?"

Suddenly, the light from the probe shone on a sealed door. Meanwhile, several archeologists with linguistic training were studying the video of the walls.

"A sealed door... here, looks like a narrow plank here. Let's see... seems strong enough."

The probe began to drive across.

"A sealed door... here, looks like a narrow plank here. Let's see... seems strong enough."

The probe began to drive across.

OOC: Across the pit, I assume?

OOC: Across the pit, I assume?

OOC: Yes, strong wood plank across big spike pit.

"I've got it," said one of the archeologists, pausing the tape and pointing to a segment of writing.

"That's the word for holy place," he explained, "I think. It's almost identical to the word for holy place in that writing I mentioned earlier. And since we know this a temple, it makes sense."

"I've got it," said one of the archeologists, pausing the tape and pointing to a segment of writing.

"That's the word for holy place," he explained, "I think. It's almost identical to the word for holy place in that writing I mentioned earlier. And since we know this a temple, it makes sense."

"Yes, but what did they worship?"

"Yes, but what did they worship?"

The archeologist held up one of the statues that had been found earlier. "Well, we believe this to be a religious artifcat. It bears some resemblence to a god from Aesonic religion, but that could just be coincidence."

The archeologist held up one of the statues that had been found earlier. "Well, we believe this to be a religious artifcat. It bears some resemblence to a god from Aesonic religion, but that could just be coincidence."

Another archeologist ran up, carrying a sdmal lstatue. "Sir, this looks almost like Laroos!"

The lead archeologist looked away from the Aesonian archeologist and spoke to the Pythogrian one. "Laroos? You mean our God of Death?"

"Yes, sir."

Another archeologist ran up, carrying a sdmal lstatue. "Sir, this looks almost like Laroos!"

The lead archeologist looked away from the Aesonian archeologist and spoke to the Pythogrian one. "Laroos? You mean our God of Death?"

"Yes, sir."
"Well, that is interesting," said the Aesonic archeologist. "We need to get through that door. There doesn't seem to be any further traps. We should take some readings of the other side of the door, and then see if we can get it open."

"Well, that is interesting," said the Aesonic archeologist. "We need to get through that door. There doesn't seem to be any further traps. We should take some readings of the other side of the door, and then see if we can get it open."

"Yep."

The teams donned suits, and walked to the door. The Pythogrians began to study how they could open the handle-less door.

Roubisian colonists have expanded to the islands west of Wyvrenius.

Roubisian colonists have expanded to the islands west of Wyvrenius.

In response, Pythogria claims the last of the three smaller islands.

The Aesonic archeologists walked up. One of them was carrying a large machine, and trained it on the door.

The Aesonic archeologists walked up. One of them was carrying a large machine, and trained it on the door.

"What is that?"

Do you wish to engage combat for those islands? Our colony is closer to them, Dont go and jump the gun.
----------Drakose Jestyer Ropherts

"What is that?"

"Couple different things. X-ray, mostly, but infra-red as well. We're not picking up any heat on the other side though."

Do you wish to engage combat for those islands? Our colony is closer to them, Dont go and jump the gun.
----------Drakose Jestyer Ropherts

Pfft. Attack us and be annihilated.

-Sub-Supreme General John Geralt

"Couple different things. X-ray, mostly, but infra-red as well. We're not picking up any heat on the other side though."

"Well, still... how will we open this door?"

"Well, still... how will we open this door?"

"Well, there doesn't seem to be any mechanism. Unless you want to knock it down, there doesn't appear to be a way to open it."

"Well, there doesn't seem to be any mechanism. Unless you want to knock it down, there doesn't appear to be a way to open it."

"Well, how possible is it to knock down? Anything on the other side?"

"Well, how possible is it to knock down? Anything on the other side?"

"Well, there's a large chamber on the other side. The door's pretty thick though. I would imagine it would take some time using sledgehammers, and I don't know if it's load bearing. We could end up knocking the ceiling down on ourselves."

More colonists settle the area west of Wyvrenius and north of the West Cornith claim.

"Well, there's a large chamber on the other side. The door's pretty thick though. I would imagine it would take some time using sledgehammers, and I don't know if it's load bearing. We could end up knocking the ceiling down on ourselves."

"Well, could we go another way?"

More colonists settle the area west of Wyvrenius and north of the West Cornith claim.

OOC: Wait, on the same island I'm on?

"Well, there weren't any other doors in any of the other huts. But there was that one section of the wall without any writing..."

The man walked back and pressed on said section of the wall. It swung open, revealing another tunnel.

"Mold spores are back up," said man with the meter.
***
Meanwhile, Aesonic forces expanded east.

"Well, there weren't any other doors in any of the other huts. But there was that one section of the wall without any writing..."

The man walked back and pressed on said section of the wall. It swung open, revealing another tunnel.

"Mold spores are back up," said man with the meter.
***
Meanwhile, Aesonic forces expanded east.

Wearing suits, mold was no problem. They walked down the tunnel, and came across a massive chamber filled with...

OOC: Filled with what?

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On the islands owned by Pythogria, manufacturing and oil buisness was going greaty. So was defense.

OOC: Wait, on the same island I'm on?
OOC:No, the other big one. With me and Wes.Corinth

A massive chamber filled with rows of small statues.

"There's other gods from Aesonic religion here," said the Aesonic archeologist, looking at them. "Almost all of them."

OOC:No, the other big one. With me and Wes.Corinth

OOC: But you can't expand west on that one. You'd be in the water.

A massive chamber filled with rows of small statues.

"There's other gods from Aesonic religion here," said the Aesonic archeologist, looking at them. "Almost all of them."

"Suppose, just suppose, perhaps, that your culture actually... originated from here."

"Suppose, just suppose, perhaps, that your culture actually... originated from here."

"Perhaps, but then... What of the statue of, did you say Urdu? Are there any other statues you recognize here?"

"Perhaps, but then... What of the statue of, did you say Urdu? Are there any other statues you recognize here?"

"Laroos. Our God of Death. Let me look around."

He lwalked around, looking closely at al lthe statues.

"Well, that looks like Heravac, the War God... then Artanis, the God of Lightning... and, hey, Zarathumdra, God of Everything, and... Well, it seems these are Pythogrian statues!"

"Laroos. Our God of Death. Let me look around."

He lwalked around, looking closely at al lthe statues.

"Well, that looks like Heravac, the War God... then Artanis, the God of Lightning... and, hey, Zarathumdra, God of Everything, and... Well, it seems these are Pythogrian statues!"

"Are all the statues accounted for? I mean, for all we know, there could be statues from other religions here."

OOC: Your choice if there are.

OOC: But you can't expand west on that one. You'd be in the water.
OOC Then howabout the claim gets larger on the island its on.

OOC Then howabout the claim gets larger on the island its on.

OOC: Done, for the next time I update.

"Are all the statues accounted for? I mean, for all we know, there could be statues from other religions here."

OOC: Your choice if there are.

"Well, there's a Buddha here... and... well, I don't recognize this whole row."

OOC: They'd never get all the Pythogrian gods in there, there's like thousands. From the God of Sugar to the God of Static Cling.

"Well, there's a Buddha here... and... well, I don't recognize this whole row."

OOC: They'd never get all the Pythogrian gods in there, there's like thousands. From the God of Sugar to the God of Static Cling.

OOC: Yeah, well, probably all the major ones though.

OOC: Yeah, well, probably all the major ones though.

OOC: Yeah. So Gozarn, for example. (God of Fire.)

OOC: Yeah. So Gozarn, for example. (God of Fire.)

"What is this place?" Asked the Aesonic archeologist. "I mean, who were these people?"

"What is this place?" Asked the Aesonic archeologist. "I mean, who were these people?"

"Obviously someone who had a great deal of contact with Ancient Pythogria and Ancient Aeson."

We, the soon to be independent Colony of Wyvrenius wishes an open trde agreement with The Aeson.

We, the soon to be independent Colony of Wyvrenius wishes an open trde agreement with The Aeson.

Agreed. Feel free to sail to the Aesonic ports at any times, and congratulations on your pending independence.

"Obviously someone who had a great deal of contact with Ancient Pythogria and Ancient Aeson."

"As well as Asia, and probably others. They got around a lot, didn't they?"

"As well as Asia, and probably others. They got around a lot, didn't they?"

"Yes... well, we are pretty close to Asia, as you know, butstill, so much contact."

OOC:Where on an RL globe would Aeson be?

"Yes... well, we are pretty close to Asia, as you know, butstill, so much contact."

OOC:Where on an RL globe would Aeson be?

OOC: Well, we're in the pacific, but southeastern Pacific.

IC: "There's a door on the other side. I'm going to take a few men and see what's on the other side."

OOC: Well, we're in the pacific, but southeastern Pacific.

IC: "There's a door on the other side. I'm going to take a few men and see what's on the other side."

OOC: OK

IC:

"I'll follow."

Several men opened the door and walked in.

OOC: Perhaps we could meet a couple of those animals I showed you?

OOC: OK

IC:

"I'll follow."

Several men opened the door and walked in.

OOC: Perhaps we could meet a couple of those animals I showed you?

OOC: Well, perhaps dead ones. This place has been sealed for a while.

OOC: Well, perhaps dead ones. This place has been sealed for a while.

OOC: Yeah. But maybe an opening or something? I'd like a survival scenario.

OOC: Yeah. But maybe an opening or something? I'd like a survival scenario.

OOC: Sure. An opening. What do you mean survival scenario? Are they trying to eat us?

OOC: Sure. An opening. What do you mean survival scenario? Are they trying to eat us?
OOC: Something like that, maybe give them stingers or something.

OOC: Something like that, maybe give them stingers or something.

OOC: 'Mkay.

"Gods!" Shouted one of the Aesonians. "I just saw something moving!" He swung his flashlight, but found nothing.

OOC: 'Mkay.

"Gods!" Shouted one of the Aesonians. "I just saw something moving!" He swung his flashlight, but found nothing.

"Hm?"

The Pythogrian tuned his head and activated the suit's lights. There were at least six of the new animals they had seen. Standing there.

And then they jumped.

The Pythogrian managed to dodge, pulled his ZP=1 pistol, and fired. The other Pythogrians did the same and fired upon the rest.

OOC: Go ahead, make this the critter hive or something. MAybe have them hold out until my soldiers can arrive?

"Hm?"

The Pythogrian tuned his head and activated the suit's lights. There were at least six of the new animals they had seen. Standing there.

And then they jumped.

The Pythogrian managed to dodge, pulled his ZP=1 pistol, and fired. The other Pythogrians did the same and fired upon the rest.

OOC: Go ahead, make this the critter hive or something. MAybe have them hold out until my soldiers can arrive?

"How?" Asked one of the archeologists simply, while pulling out his pistol.

"There's got to be some sort of opening," said another simply. Then he clutched his leg, which one of the creatures had sunken it's teeth into.

"Back! Back into the last chamber and shut the door!" shouted the leader.

"How?" Asked one of the archeologists simply, while pulling out his pistol.

"There's got to be some sort of opening," said another simply. Then he clutched his leg, which one of the creatures had sunken it's teeth into.

"Back! Back into the last chamber and shut the door!" shouted the leader.

The whole group holed up in the room. "This is Arco 1! We've been attacked by those new critters! Request assistance!"

Island Command radioed back, "Infantry en route."

"Now..." the archeologist said to everyone, "We wait."

OOC: I know it's not usual for researchers to be armed, but as government employees, in Pythogria, they are.

The whole group holed up in the room. "This is Arco 1! We've been attacked by those new critters! Request assistance!"

Island Command radioed back, "Infantry en route."

"Now..." the archeologist said to everyone, "We wait."

OOC: I know it's not usual for researchers to be armed, but as government employees, in Pythogria, they are.

OCC: Well, considering that firm law and order hasn't been established, this site was deemed at a high risk for tomb robbers. As a result, a couple of my men are also carrying pistols.

IC: "They bit right through the armor," said the man who had been bitten. "How could they do that?"

OCC: Well, considering that firm law and order hasn't been established, this site was deemed at a high risk for tomb robbers. As a result, a couple of my men are also carrying pistols.

IC: "They bit right through the armor," said the man who had been bitten. "How could they do that?"

"Well... this armor hgas been shown to withstand heavy machine guns... But if it bites that hard... that's about twice as hard as a crocodile. Here, let me bandage that."

"Wouldn't think it to look at them," said the leader, who was watching the door. "We don't know if that opens inward, do we?" He asked, "There's no latch on it. They could just push it open."

"Wouldn't think it to look at them," said the leader, who was watching the door. "We don't know if that opens inward, do we?" He asked, "There's no latch on it. They could just push it open."

"Yes. Any large, heavy rocks around here?"

He looked into the corner. There were about six stones.

"Let's barricade this place."

The men started moving the rocks in front of the door. Before the first one got there, however, the door was pushed open and two of the animals charged in before the door was slammed shut again. The archeologists started shooting.

The men started moving the rocks in front of the door. Before the first one got there, however, the door was pushed open and two of the animals charged in before the door was slammed shut again. The archeologists started shooting.

The Pythogrians joined. In the end, the creature did not last long. They began barricading again, this time with guns trained on the area.

The man who had been bitten was carrying a rock, when he collapsed, clutching at the bandage on his leg.

"Ow!"

Meanwhile, one of the men was examining one of the fallen animals. "I think these fangs are venomous," he announced. "Real nasty things."

The man who had been bitten was carrying a rock, when he collapsed, clutching at the bandage on his leg.

"Ow!"

Meanwhile, one of the men was examining one of the fallen animals. "I think these fangs are venomous," he announced. "Real nasty things."

A man came up to the bitten man. "Your leg is turning purple..." the man wrapped the leg very tightly with a piece of rubber. "There."

The barricade was complete.

Outside, Pythogrian soldiers had entered. The archeologists heard several; screams, then several bullets. Soldiers were almost there.

"I want it clear to those civilians that this is a military operation." the Czar stated. "Over there, the military is in charge. I don't want any of our people complaining. They know what they're walking into."

"I understand." the messenger replied. They had been discussing the possibilities of establishing cities on the newly claimed land. The idea was promising, but the land had not yet been secured.

Meanwhile, the West Corinthians had named their island New Achaea (without consent of the other nations laying claims there). An airstrip had been plowed in a field near the command center and C-17s were beginning to fly in supplies and heavy armor.

They began by bringing in several hundred tons of barbed wire. Engineers were flown in by the hundreds and concrete was being brought by sea. A small flotilla of destroyers and patrol vessels had reached the coast of the West Corinthian claim.

Now that support had arrived, the massive job of fortifying the land began. First, West Corinthia expanded her claim northwards, but not as far north as Roubus' claim. A great deal of unclaimed land still seperated them. Now, barbed wire was spread across most of the northern border. Trenches were dug behind, and the groundwork for massive concrete bunkers were laid.

Back at the command center, a scout had reported a massive deposit of iron ore in mountains along the eastern shore. Engineers were sent immediately to begin mining operations. Troop escorts were sent to secure the mountains for the engineers.

OOC: Map updated

OOC:If we are to war, will there be alliances right? Any alliances? Anyone?

OOC:If we are to war, will there be alliances right? Any alliances? Anyone?

OOC: I'm at WAR with you. I launched ICBMs, remember?

OOC:If we are to war, will there be alliances right? Any alliances? Anyone?

OOC: Well, I'm collaborating with Pythogria on some archeology projects, and I'm pretty much establishing friendly relations with him, so if he ends up in a war, I'll probably side with him. No official treaty with him though.

OOC: I'm at WAR with you. I launched ICBMs, remember?
OOC: In this thread? I must have missed that...

OOC: In this thread? I must have missed that...
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OOC: No, other thread.

With news of war between Pythogria and Roubus, West Corinthian efforts to fortify the border intensified. Tanks and IFVs continued to be flown in and were camoflauged in strategic and hidden positions along the border. Paladin mobile artillery pieces were positioned slightly deeper within West Corinthian territory.

West Corinthia increases her claim northwards till it connects with Roubus' claim, with it slanting diagonally south on the eastern side of New Achaea.

OOC: Any chance of getting a scale on the map? I want to know how much land I'm actually claiming.

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OOC: No, other thread.

OOC: Ah. Are you going to be fighting in this thread?

OOC: Ah. Are you going to be fighting in this thread?

OOC: Most certainly!

With news of war between Pythogria and Roubus, West Corinthian efforts to fortify the border intensified. Tanks and IFVs continued to be flown in and were camoflauged in strategic and hidden positions along the border. Paladin mobile artillery pieces were positioned slightly farther in within West Corinthian territory.

West Corinthia increases her claim northwards till it connects with Roubus' claim, with it slanting diagonally south on the eastern side of New Achaea.

To: West Corinthia

From: Pythogria

We can assure you you will not be a target in this war. If you do not harm us, we will not harm you. No Pythogrian soldier wil lset foot upon your lands at all, and no munitions will be fired at you.

OOC: Most certainly!

OOC: Okay. Just let me know if you want a hand.

OOC: Okay. Just let me know if you want a hand.

OOC: Will do. Although I won't be asking you unless my colony is threatened.

OOC: Will do. Although I won't be asking you unless my colony is threatened.

OOC: 'Kay

IC: The SotG Aegir left the Vaakian docks, as these new Sleeves were obviously being deployed as security.

To: West Corinthia

From: Pythogria

We can assure you you will not be a target in this war. If you do not harm us, we will not harm you. No Pythogrian soldier wil lset foot upon your lands at all, and no munitions will be fired at you.

To: Pythogria

Though we take comfort in your statement, it is not you we feel threatened by, nor Roubus for that matter. We merely wish to protect our own interests in this area. If this war forces us to choose a side, we wish to be ready for any circumstance.

Dear whoever,
We wish to form a trade alliance (and possibly military)against Pythogria. Do this and we shall let you have all the unclaimed land left on this island. And acess to Gemstone Conglomerate storage facilities.


Sincerly,
The Durane of Wyvrenius.

Aesonic naval forces were increased again, as the threat of war loomed larger. Three aircraft carriers arrived, along with a number of supply ships and several submarines.

"Sire, things are looking bad in Makoki." the messenger handed a letter to the Czar.

"Roubus wants us to place sanctions against Pythogria?" the Czar let a smirk slip onto his face.

"And possibly a military alliance against them." the messenger added.

"Actually, this is bad. Send a reply in the negative, we're not ready to choose a side." The Czar rested his head in his hands. He would have to pick a side soon. He was leaning more towards Pythogria at the moment.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To Roubus,
We have had open contact with Pythogria on several occasions prior to the discovery of Makoki. They have shown no aggression towards us and only friendship. We shall take no such action against them as you suggest. We only hope our neutrality in this war can stand until it is resolved.

~End Transmission~

To Pythogria

We would like to sign a non agression pact for our claims in the Makoki Islands.

To Pythogria

We would like to sign a non agression pact for our claims in the Makoki Islands.

To The Aeson

We would sign this pact. No agressio nwill be shown to you at all.

5 Conglomerate destroyers entered Roubisian territory with their compliment of Marines and Dragon riders. War was approaching.....
:mp5: :mp5: :mp5: :mp5:
:sniper: :sniper:

To The Aeson

We would sign this pact. No agressio nwill be shown to you at all.

The terms of the pact would be as follows.

"No Pythogrian forces will attack forces they know to be Aesonic in the Makoki Islands

No Aesonic forces will attack forces they know to be Pythogrian in the Makoki Islands

No Pythogrian forces will enter Aesonic Territory without permission

No Aesonic forces will enter Pythogrian Territory without permission

5 Conglomerate destroyers entered Roubisian territory with their compliment of Marines and Dragon riders. War was approaching.....
:mp5: :mp5: :mp5: :mp5:
:sniper: :sniper:

OOC: Please, no gun smilies in my thread.

5 Conglomerate destroyers entered Roubisian territory with their compliment of Marines and Dragon riders. War was approaching.....
:mp5: :mp5: :mp5: :mp5:
:sniper: :sniper:
OOC: AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!! NO SMILEYS IN IN CHARACTER POSTS! PLEASE!

IC:

The 5th Imperial Fleet arrived to reinforce Pythogria's position.

The terms of the pact would be as follows.

"No Pythogrian forces will attack forces they know to be Aesonic in the Makoki Islands

No Aesonic forces will attack forces they know to be Pythogrian in the Makoki Islands

No Pythogrian forces will enter Aesonic Territory without permission

No Aesonic forces will enter Pythogrian Territory without permission

We agree to this pact.

We agree to this pact.

We are glad to hear this.

We are glad to hear this.

Very well then. Finished.

Very well then. Finished.

"Gods damn it, when are those soldiers going to get here?" Asked one of the archeologists.

"Gods damn it, when are those soldiers going to get here?" Asked one of the archeologists.

OOC: Forgot :p

IC:

A knock was heard fro mthe other side of the door. "We're here! This is Private Erin, Pythogrian Infantry. You are safe."

OOC: Forgot :p

IC:

A knock was heard fro mthe other side of the door. "We're here! This is Private Erin, Pythogrian Infantry. You are safe."

"Thank god. What were those things?"

"Thank god. What were those things?"

"Well, they're called Chizoks. Now, follow me."

One Chizok jumped out in front of the soldiers and was promptly blown to bits. They made it out, and the bittewn man was flown to a hospital.

The Governor approached everyone, and said that soldiers would be with all non-military personell at all times.

"Well, they're called Chizoks. Now, follow me."

One Chizok jumped out in front of the soldiers and was promptly blown to bits. They made it out, and the bittewn man was flown to a hospital.

The Governor approached everyone, and said that soldiers would be with all non-military personell at all times.

OOC: Um, wasn't this taking place in my claim?

OOC: Um, wasn't this taking place in my claim?

OOC: ... Oh. Sorry. Forget that post.

IC:

The group made it out.

OOC: Now you go.

Medics rushed to help the man who had been bitten. A high ranking man came up to the group.

"If none of you are willing to back down there, no one will blame you. If any of you do go back down, I'm going to have to insist on a millitary escort."

Medics rushed to help the man who had been bitten. A high ranking man came up to the group.

"If none of you are willing to back down there, no one will blame you. If any of you do go back down, I'm going to have to insist on a millitary escort."

The Pythogrias, all at once, replied, "No thanks, someone else should do it."

The Pythogrias, all at once, replied, "No thanks, someone else should do it."

The Aesonic archeologists made it clear they felt the same way. Then one of the archeologists who hadn't gone down rushed up brandishing a sheet of paper.

"I've got it!" he said, "'This is the holy place in which the symbols of all the gods of the heavens and earth are to be placed, that they shall be drawn to this island and make it prosperous.'"

The Aesonic archeologists made it clear they felt the same way. Then one of the archeologists who hadn't gone down rushed up brandishing a sheet of paper.

"I've got it!" he said, "'This is the holy place in which the symbols of all the gods of the heavens and earth are to be placed, that they shall be drawn to this island and make it prosperous.'"
"So this IS a temple."

"It's more than that. It appears to be an attempt to focus the attention of the gods, every god, to a specific point, that would be the chamber you found. I mean, these people, whoever they were, were trying to manipulate the gods to make this a prosperous island."

"It's more than that. It appears to be an attempt to focus the attention of the gods, every god, to a specific point, that would be the chamber you found. I mean, these people, whoever they were, were trying to manipulate the gods to make this a prosperous island."

"But how did they find out about the ancient Pythoj religion?"

"But how did they find out about the ancient Pythoj religion?"

"Well, there's two possibilities that spring to mind. One, and this is rather far-fetched, I'll admit, would be that they could project themselves astrally, and that they travelled the world in that form seeking out various religions. The other, much more reasonable idea is that they were an advanced sea-faring culture, that visited various other cultures and learned about their religions."

"Well, there's two possibilities that spring to mind. One, and this is rather far-fetched, I'll admit, would be that they could project themselves astrally, and that they travelled the world in that form seeking out various religions. The other, much more reasonable idea is that they were an advanced sea-faring culture, that visited various other cultures and learned about their religions."

"Okay, no offense to you, but that first idea... is hogwash. But that second oe is ossible. At that time, Pythogria was in a state of absolute anarchy and turmoil though."

"Okay, no offense to you, but that first idea... is hogwash. But that second oe is ossible. At that time, Pythogria was in a state of absolute anarchy and turmoil though."

"Which may explain why there's no record of their visit. I assume there's not, that is. There was also a major fire in a port city in The Aeson about that time, which may similarly explain the lack of a record."

"Which may explain why there's no record of their visit. I assume there's not, that is. There was also a major fire in a port city in The Aeson about that time, which may similarly explain the lack of a record."

"Well, the real problem is, they couldn't have landed. At the time, any and all foriegners were... pretty much killed."

"Well, the real problem is, they couldn't have landed. At the time, any and all foriegners were... pretty much killed."

"Well, that is a problem. We'll keep looking for any texts that might explain it. But I really don't have any other ideas. Unless... were there any people from Pythogria that might have been travelling at the time?"

"Well, that is a problem. We'll keep looking for any texts that might explain it. But I really don't have any other ideas. Unless... were there any people from Pythogria that might have been travelling at the time?"

"Well, yes, actually. The Natives. They left the Genesis Islands to escape the war, and landed on what is now Pythogria's mainland."

"Well, yes, actually. The Natives. They left the Genesis Islands to escape the war, and landed on what is now Pythogria's mainland."

"Did the worship, or even just know of, the gods found in that chamber?"

"Did the worship, or even just know of, the gods found in that chamber?"

"Yes. They invented it. But it was much later. About 200 years later, in fact."

"Yes. They invented it. But it was much later. About 200 years later, in fact."
"Curiouser and curiouser. I'm afraid I have no answers for you then."

OOC: Bump!

"Curiouser and curiouser. I'm afraid I have no answers for you then."

"Although, It's possible a primitive version existed much earlier. Al lthe gods we found also were from the primitive one. But anway, It's becoming late. I wil larrive again tommorow.

"Although, It's possible a primitive version existed much earlier. Al lthe gods we found also were from the primitive one. But anway, It's becoming late. I wil larrive again tommorow.

OOC: Let's end this subplot for now, shall we?

Yeah we need some action.

OOC: Let's end this subplot for now, shall we?

OOC: Yes. Now, for a war... (lol)

Yeah we need some action.

WWant to start that war?

OOC: Well, it's probably going to start between Roubus and Pythogria, since you're already at war. So get to it already!

OOC: Well, it's probably going to start between Roubus and Pythogria, since you're already at war. So get to it already!

OOC: Well, there's just no reason for my colony to attack yet, and if my main nation attacks his it wil lbe diplomatic chaos. He'll have to start it.

OOC: Can I get a general update about what's going on?

OOC: Can I get a general update about what's going on?

OOC: Pyth and I found evidence of an ancient advanced seafaring culture that used to live where my claim is now. Various people have expanded, see map on first page, Roubus and Pyth are geraing up for war.

Hopefully, a war here wont spark a full scale one in our other Territories.

General O'Connor decided to send five mechanized battalions to the area south of Roubus territory. If war was declared, LNI would support Pythogria, their allies.

Hopefully, a war here wont spark a full scale one in our other Territories.

OOC: Here, start it.

General O'Connor decided to send five mechanized battalions to the area south of Roubus territory. If war was declared, LNI would support Pythogria, their allies.

Pythogria thanks LNI for it's support.

General O'Connor decided to send five mechanized battalions to the area south of Roubus territory. If war was declared, LNI would support Pythogria, their allies.
In response, 3 Prospector battalions and a Marine regiment began building trenches in case of an LNI attack.

OOC: Here, start it.

OOC I would advise attacking Pythogria's islands, both because they're handy, and because if you don't you're leaving him with a forward base.

In response, 3 Prospector battalions and a Marine regiment began building trenches in case of an LNI attack.

The Krumbar bunkers and other fortifications were on all Pythogrian islands. The islands were heavily defended, and could attack the Roubusian colony's coast.

Across the LNI territory, soldiers dug in. Trenches were dug, AA batteries were set up. Another five battalions geared up to support the force on the Roubus border. Everyone waited quietly, listening to radios for a declaration of war.

Silently, four Fianoglach companies prepared to strike the forward positions of Roubus.

OOC: What's a prospector battalion?

3 Cruisers, and 2 Destroyers approached the first Pytho island, ordering the Bunker garrison to vacate ASAP. However a small cannon struck the first cruiser and a battle began.

3 Cruisers, and 2 Destroyers approached the first Pytho island, ordering the Bunker garrison to vacate ASAP. However a small cannon struck the first cruiser and a battle began.

"Island 1 under attack!"

The Krumbar bunkers utilized their 500mm railguns, firing at whatever little weakness they could find. The 1st Imperial Fleet sailed from the south, and began firing.

"Island 1 under attack!"

The Krumbar bunkers utilized their 500mm railguns, firing at whatever little weakness they could find. The 1st Imperial Fleet sailed from the south, and began firing.
"Sir, our attack squadron is under attack!" "Ready Alphae squadron to intercept that fleet incoming." "Aye sir!"

In addition, an artillery brigade on the island (100 units) began to fire upon enemy ships.

OOC: OMFG, I NUX0R ROUBUS.

IC: Four Roubus forward bases come under attack. C4 charges, planted on military installations, detonated. Ranger snipers hammer down on exposed enemies.

The attackers are promptly reinforced by Infantry Battalions, supported by LNIM-3 IFVs.

The LIN attack did hit Roubisian defenses hard they didnt expect a counter-attack from the rear... another Prospector battalion and a tank platoon struck the right flank of the LIN forces while a raptor pack and a Marine regiment hit the left. Mean while-- Alphae squadron bombarded the Artillery brigade, blowing up 19 and damaging 20. Marine landers beached on the island and damaged the bunker also engaged artillery units. "Sir, the Reinforement fleet has arrived!" "Exellent. Inform them to send any of their air sorties."

The LIN attack did hit Roubisian defenses hard they didnt expect a counter-attack from the rear... another Prospector battalion and a tank platoon struck the right flank of the LIN forces while a raptor pack and a Marine regiment hit the left. Mean while-- Alphae squadron bombarded the Artillery brigade, blowing up 19 and damaging 20. Marine landers beached on the island and damaged the bunker also engaged artillery units. "Sir, the Reinforement fleet has arrived!" "Exellent. Inform them to send any of their air sorties."

OOC: GODMOD! You can NOT state other's casualties! And HOW IN HECK are yo ugoing to land on a beach, climb up the beach, and damage a REINFORCED CONCRETE BUNKER while being FIRED AT by the bunkers THREE .50 CALIBER MACHINE GUNS?

OOC:Who said they were machine guns?

OOC:Who said they were machine guns?

OOC: Who said you could godmod? And I say they are machine guns I'm using. It's my bunker. Oh, and those planes would be targeted by AA Majar missiles from the multipl Krumbar bunkers and some of the ships.

"So the war has begun..." the Czar said, half to himself. "Pythogria would need us because we have a foothold on the mainland with Roubus. Roubus would want us so that wouldn't happen, and so that the entire island could be united against Pythogria...you know, if we play our cards right, this could turn out well."

"Sir?"

"Just send the rest of the 3rd surface fleet to our colony immediately. Continue regular delivery of troops and armor. I want air patrols to begin over our territory in Makoki."

"It will be done."

On New Achaea, the border of the West Corinthian territory was secure in the north. A wide expanse of trenches, barbed wire, minefields, tank traps, and bunkers provided an excellent deterrant to invasion. Now air patrols were guarding the airspace above the colony. The rest of the 3rd surface fleet would arrive soon. In a word, the colony was mobilized.

On a lighter note, the first permanent settlement was established in West Corinthian territory. The hilltop which had formed the command post for the 2nd paratroopers batallion became known as the town of Argolis. Argolis is currently several hundred camo tents housing some 1,749 West Corinthian migrants. Streets, permanent houses, sewers, shops, and light industrial warehouses are all under construction. The town is powered by a dozen windmills above the canopy of the surrounding woods.

Ok howabout the Marines werent there and its just a Bunker-on-Ship combat.KK?

Ok howabout the Marines werent there and its just a Bunker-on-Ship combat.KK?

OOC: OK, that works. You CAN call the Marines and all in though.

IC:

As further supplement to the defense, a massive airstrike was launched from all of the islands and the aircraft carriers.

Current casualties:

-1 Krumbar

-2 Frigates

-1 Cruiser

"If there are any more artillery units on those islands, we need to send a sortie to deal with them." "Aye captain." So 3 Drakon Gunships and a B/A-72 Jaeger flight headed to the 2nd island.
"Hawk029, this is Cougar45 over?""Copythat Cougar45." "Yeah, we are seeing some signs of, *Kaboom*CRRAPPP!!"

CASUALTY RECORD:
MARINES:130
PROSPECTORS:59
CRUISERS:1
AIRCRAFT:17

The air units were spotted by the 2nd island's bunkers.

"Open Fire!"

Majar AA missiles flew in droves from the bunkers. In one salvo, 400 were launched.

"TAKE THAT!"

But one bomber droped 5 bombs. And the Assult fleet readied their cannons...(to far from the bunker's range:D )

But one bomber droped 5 bombs. And the Assult fleet readied their cannons...(to far from the bunker's range:D )

Those 5 bombs did manage to annihilate one Krumbar.

The Assualt Fleet was so far away, nothing could have got them. However, in the case of a Krumbar, that happens to be a good 150km, with the L-Majars. Thus,pretty much no air-mountable weapon could reach them save missiles.

And thus 15 artillery shots were fired from the Assult fleet. While a larger sortie was being planned.

And thus 15 artillery shots were fired from the Assult fleet. While a larger sortie was being planned.

"Artillery incoming!"

I-Majars, interceptors, were fired at incoming shells. This time, 600 were launched.

"Artillery incoming!"

I-Majars, interceptors, were fired at incoming shells. This time, 600 were launched.
OOC: Crap! How do you have that many missles?

OOC: Crap! How do you have that many missles?

OOC: Lots and lots of bunkers, and each one carries quite a few.

"All squadrons fire! And dontstop until each of your cannons fired 15 shots!"

"All squadrons fire! And dontstop until each of your cannons fired 15 shots!"

The missiles kept the shells at bay, but those ships needed to be taken dow. In response, 2,000 Terrabyte fighters came from Pythogrian islands and carriers. All of them had one objective:

Search and Destoy all Enemy Air Units. All of them are to be destroyed. Strike suddenly. Kill them all. Destroy with Extreme Predjudice. Let none escape alive. For the Good of Makoki and the Glory of the Empire!

These planes sighted the enemy and began firing. Each Terrabyte holds 16 missiles.

The missiles kept the shells at bay, but those ships needed to be taken dow. In response, 2,000 Terrabyte fighters came from Pythogrian islands and carriers. All of them had one objective:

Search and Destoy all Enemy Air Units. All of them are to be destroyed. Strike suddenly. Kill them all. Destroy with Extreme Predjudice. Let none escape alive. For the Good of Makoki and the Glory of the Empire!

These planes sighted the enemy and began firing. Each Terrabyte holds 16 missiles.
OOC: Now that's a l'il cheating isnt it? I mean 2,000?

OOC: Now that's a l'il cheating isnt it? I mean 2,000?

OOC: Nope. Not with 2 carriers a fleet. And land bases.

The AA guns were having a difficult time shooting off the enemy fighters." Admiral, we lost 3 of our ships!" However, the fleet's carriers(2:( ) and airbase fighters began a counter attack.OOC: Fair enough :p

The AA guns were having a difficult time shooting off the enemy fighters." Admiral, we lost 3 of our ships!" However, the fleet's carriers(2:( ) and airbase fighters began a counter attack.OOC: Fair enough :p

OOC: Lol

IC:

The Terrabytes performed well, but casualties happen. 18 planes were knocked out of the sky. The remaining ones decided to go after engines and wings.

OOC: Are these airships you're using? Like blimps? If so, I attacked the big balloon thing.

The Vaak forces noticed the naval combat and decided to test a single Mechanical Sleeve in combat. It was loaded onto a merchant vessel, which then departed to the naval battle.

Five submarines approached the Roubusian fleet, surfaced to fire torpedos and then submerged in an attempt to avoid reprisals.

3 Warships fire at the Vaak vessel. While a company of Prospectors lands on the second island with a tank squad(3)

3 Warships fire at the Vaak vessel. While a company of Prospectors lands on the second island with a tank squad(3)

OOC: Just for the record, what are Prospectors? And could you post the losses from my subs?

3 Warships fire at the Vaak vessel. While a company of Prospectors lands on the second island with a tank squad(3)

((And you just fired at a "Civillian" Merchant Vessel))

The Vaak Frieghter imedditaly sent a distress call."This is the Vaak Civillian Merchant Freighter Klunk, We have been attacked by Roubus ships.We Request assitance."

Now having a legitimate excuse to officialy join the battle, the SotG Aegir headed towards the Vaakian merchant ship.

((And you just fired at a "Civillian" Merchant Vessel))

The Vaak Frieghter imedditaly sent a distress call."This is the Vaak Civillian Merchant Freighter Klunk, We have been attacked by Roubus ships.We Request assitance."

Six Pythogrian cruisers provided, using anti-ship missiles and main guns against the Roubus ships.

3 Warships fire at the Vaak vessel. While a company of Prospectors lands on the second island with a tank squad(3)

Godmod. You'd have to deal with the Krumbar bunkers, which have machine guns, missiles, and a big cannon. The ships would be targeted and fired upon long before they reached the island. Land, yes, but you need to have resistance.

OOC: I just realized I hadn't said it yet...

No satellite weapons in Makoki, all right? Spy satellites, fine, communications, fine, but no space to earth weaponry for anybody. Sorry Pyth.

OOC: I just realized I hadn't said it yet...

No satellite weapons in Makoki, all right? Spy satellites, fine, communications, fine, but no space to earth weaponry for anybody. Sorry Pyth.

Aww... :p

OOC: ICBMs are fine though, although you would destroy or make unaccesable a lot of those nifty resources on his land.

OOC: ICBMs are fine though, although you would destroy or make unaccesable a lot of those nifty resources on his land.

OOC: Well, yeah... Oh whatever, when I invade I'll use my VB-1 Battleships.

OOC: Well, yeah... Oh whatever, when I invade I'll use my VB-1 Battleships.

OOC: As long as they're not in space.:p

OOC: As long as they're not in space.:p

OOC: HOW DID YOU KNOW?!?!?!?!

Actually, no, they float on water.

OOC: HOW DID YOU KNOW?!?!?!?!

Actually, no, they float on water.

OOC: I might bring in one of the three super dreadnoughts I bought a while ago...

I'm trying to decide between naming it Posedion and Neptune...

OOC: I might bring in one of the three super dreadnoughts I bought a while ago...

I'm trying to decide between naming it Posedion and Neptune...

OOC: Well, I've got 5 SDs in total. And I say Posedion.

OOC: Well, I've got 5 SDs in total. And I say Posedion.

OOC: Posedion it is. But only if things get serious. For me that is, I imagine they're already serious for you.

OOC: Posedion it is. But only if things get serious.

OOC: Which doesn't seem likely.

IC:

eighteen subs from the main island came around the back of the Roubus fleet, and used their torps. As soo nas the salvo was fired, the subs boosted away. They never surfaced.

OOC: My subs don't need to surface to fire.

OOC: Well, no more attacks till Roubus gets back and responds.