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The Crimson Land

Illuminat
05-05-2006, 07:31
Shots rang out in the heavily populated market district of Sacara early afternoon, in Illuminat's capital city. Frantic civilians immediately run for cover to the nearest buildings as bullets rain down on the bussiling streets of Dasarus Way, a busy intersection and roadway leading to the Council Chambers. The streets in a matter of minutes are empty of any people, except the unlucky dozen or so civilians still clinging to life or lifeless on the streets.

Sirens scattered throughout the city ring shortly afterwards followed by an official announcement from the city protectorate (police). In a loud stern voice the local Protectorate Chief made an announcement, echoing throughout the city.

"Citizens of Illuminat, this is not a warning. Immediately seek cover and safety in your designated living corders. I repeat this is not a drill."

Several minutes later, in the distance towards the Council Chambers, 5 convoys of five Protectorate black APC's each are at full speed approaching towards the trouble spot. Driving in 2 columns of 5 seperated by only 10-15 feet between each vehicle they hastily approach the area.

By this time, the rebels have ceased their fire. Reloading their ammunitions, and prepping up their sights and weapons for the upcoming conflict. The rebel leader speaks into his headset.

"Tak 1 and 2, you have PE on your way." He views into his binoculars for a better and closer look, counting the black square silhouttes visible to him. "Make that 10 PE vehicles on your way." The subordinates respond. "I understand, Tak 1 out."

Meanwhile the 10 convoys reach their destination. Immediately the side doors life open on both the left and right side revealing 5 protectorate troops on both sides scrambling out of their vehicles with their gun sights roaming the immediate area. After the 1st 2 vehicles deploy, the next 2 afterwards begin to open their side doors. Upon opening, bullets begin ringing out from the rooftops, followed by RPG fire from the rooftops.

"Get out of the kill zone, go go go!" Yells the PE Chief.

A RPG strikes a APC blowing the backside in half scattering body parts and half a charred body in the area. Another narrowly misses an APC and blows PE officer into a market stall unconscoius. Bullets strike and wound 3 PE officers striking one in the back, another in the leg, and wounding another in the arm. All 3 are incapacitated. The other 6 APC's are still deploying. Caught in the crossfire, 3 APC operators panic and emergency deploy the side doors exposing the sitting PE officers.

The PE watches in horror and anger as most of his officers are pincushioned by the rebels, leaving only a few straglers to scramble for cover. While the surviving troops seek cover in the market stalls lining the Way, a local news helicopter broadcasts the news throughout the Empire.

Emperor Marcus Gerard is having breakfast with his Consulate (Cabinet) when he is informed with the news by a aide.

"My God..." The Emperor hands his glass of Saveas (like High Quality Vodka) to a nearby Consul. He watches as bodies lay in the streets and fire engulfs the nearby stalls and APC's. The Emperor look's to his aide reorganizing his composure after the sudden feeling of disbelief.

"Tell the Centurion at Fort Varus Regional Command to deploy his Legion's into the area." The aide takes note. "Furthermore, I want the rest of the Protectorate under the Vice Chief to encircle the city of Sacara and cut off these terrorists from any possible way of escape. They will be captured or killed today." Says the Emperor defiantly. The aide bows his head, and promptly leaves.

Meanwhile, the Emperor along with his Consulate stares confused and focused to the news being broadcast, only hoping and possibly praying in his mind. That the violence can be put down as soon as possible.

The rebel leader signals the rest of his troops around the region to proceed to their assigned positions, as word from the forward recon personnel report an incoming Legion from Fort Varus. He orders his troops to keep watch of the stairways, and keeps his men firing upon the helpless PE officers stranded in the Way.

The news is broadcast throughout the region, even neighboring planets get a glimpse into the ensuing firefight raging on in the now Crimson Land of Illuminat.

Other nations can provide military or intel by contacting the Fort Varus Regional Command at 1-303-404-2222 or the Emperor's Palace at 1-101-202-1111. Help is needed urgently.

Sincerely,
Consolate Aide Edmond Herald

P.S. First RP, so I might make some mistakes or miscalcs in the process.
Crimson Vaal
05-05-2006, 16:52
OOC:

Good RP Thread. But I have a few questions, is this open? And how do you plan on having other people join?

I would be interested in getting in on this, but I'm not sure how you would like someone else to come into it.
Illuminat
05-05-2006, 20:01
OOC:

Good RP Thread. But I have a few questions, is this open? And how do you plan on having other people join?

I would be interested in getting in on this, but I'm not sure how you would like someone else to come into it.

Yes it's open, and other nations can provide military or intel by contacting the Fort Varus Regional Command at 1-303-404-2222 or the Emperor's Palace at 1-101-202-1111. Help is needed urgently.

Sincerely,
Consolate Aide Edmond Herald

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"Can you get a clear shot from your position!" Yells the PE Chief on the opposite side of the way.

"No sir!" Replies the PE officer loudly to overcome the constant rattling of automatic gun fire nearby in the Way.

The PE cusses repeatedly loudly, yelling at the rebels on the buildings as well.

"Lead to Legion, there is no sign of enemy fire as of yet, will report in a few clicks(minutes) as soon as possible." The lead vehicle a AMV 8x8 variant similar to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Modular_Vehicle is ahead of the Legion column by about 3-5 miles.

"Affirmative scout, we will continue en route to the trouble spot." Responds the Legion Centurion Richard Varus. He looks through his heat sensing goggles at the surrounding buildings and tree lines overlooking the Way. Scanning for any possible threats.

In the Way, the rebel leader is strategizing with the rest of his army via head set. "My leader, Legion vehicle spotted due north of your area. We have RPG range right now. Do we attack?" The rebel leader responds quickly, "No! Hold your fire you fool. Wait until the rest of the column is in RPG range and fire." The subordinate responds respectfully, "Of course my leader."

"No sign of enemy ground infantry at all sir." The Lead Scout relays to the Legion Centurion. "Very well, keep a look out for any ambushes or booby traps, Lead out." The Legion Centurion again looks through his binoculars scanning the surrounding area. Then his thermal binoculars pick up something. He changes the zoom and resolution settings on the binoculars. 3 bumps in the top of the building can be seen clearly, moving a bit from side to side. The Legion Centurion checks the temperature range, 97-98 degrees, standard human body heat. He looks over to his Communications Specialist, order the whole Legion column at full alert now." The Specialist begins to relay the orders down the line, all 350 tanks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_Abrams begin opening their hatches one by one, and all the main tank guns and secondary heavy machine gun nests become active. The Legion Centurion looks through his binoculars again. A silhouette of a human figure can clearly be seen, at least half of it. "Relay command now to open fire on coordinates 235 west 823 north NOW!"

"They see us, fire your RPG's, fire now!" Shouts the rebel subordinate hastily and nervous. 2 more rebels stand up, loaded with RPG's and both fire after the subordinate. http://www.sinodefence.com/army/individual/type69rpg.asp variant.

3 streaks smash into the Legion Column disabling 2 tanks, and killing 1 heavy machine gun gunner. The Column grinds to a halt as tanks are force to momenarily detour or move the disabled tanks out of the path.

The tanks all open up on the building with streaks of orange erupting down the line, and yellow lights blinking. In a matter of minutes the building once 50 stories tall is brought down to a smoldering heap of ashes.

The rebel leader losses contact with all of his forward observers one by one, leaving a blank void in his head set. He swears and throws down his head piece in rage. "RPG's and AP ammunition, use it!" yells the rebel leader reaching into his bagpack for ammunition. He orders his subordinate to order snipers into position, and grabs his head set again from the ground. "All Tak's fall back into the buildings south of here, I want 1 of each Tak to stay at their building now to hold off the enemy until further notice."

"Emperor, Legion at Fort Varus has made contact with the enemy."

Emperor Marcus Gerard is still staring at the t.v. in disbelief, almost ignoring the fact his aide is speaking to him.