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Issued by the Imperial Senate of Caladonn, this day, Nonas Septimas MDCCLXXI (OOC: 5th September 1771)

Let it be known,
The Imperial Republic of Caladonn hereby declares war on the nation of Canadstein. Our forces will begin to assault your nation.

You have only one hope of survival. If you agree to cede your North American, Atlantic Island, and Sri Lankan Territories, then you shall be left in peace, and in fact due to our alliance with Ostia we will be engaged on your behalf.

If you do not comply then you can expect nothing but devestation from the Imperial Republic.

Signed,
Aramil Holimion, First Consul of Caladonn
Senatus Populusque Caladonnus

SIC: The navy has begun a blockade of Canadstein's North American, Carribean, Sri Lankan, and Atlantic Island territory. Transports are en route to the Carribean and Sri Lanka, while the army has begun action across the northern boarder. In addition, all Caladonnn's reserve forces are called up and the nation is being put on a wartime footing.

OOC: Once news reaches me, I'll be coordinating. Until then...

IC: Terror Incognitia declares a state of unlimited war against Canadstein outside the European continent.
Before peace is achieved, Incognitia will own, one way or another, all Canadstein's African and continental Asian territories. This can be negotiated, however, in return for free trading rights and a military assistance pact.

King Angelo DelaCosta I hears word of the declaration of war against Canadstein and makes it perfectly clear Ostia will remain nuetral in this conflict.

The Nation of Ostia declares her harbours and ports open to any of her allies but the hostillities stay outside the nations waters. His Majesty hopes the war will not reach Europe, it would be most unfortunate to disturb such peace but has no care for colonies.

King Angelo DelaCosta I

Sends his personal reguards to all partys...

ooc: it'll take time for this news to reach the Empress Yukiko and the Shogun but they will be aiding Terror.

i'll post an offical announcement soon. this is a glorified tag for now

The Imperial Senate is grateful of Terror Incognitia's support. To Ostia, we will attempt to keep this war out of Europe as much as possible, though some naval battles may happen close by in the Atlantic.

the Prince of Angermanland, with full support from all councils in his territorys, does declare war against Canadstein in africa and upon the seas, and where ever men can be spared and Angerman's allies fight.

it is to be understood that this is due purely to strategic nessesity and the honering of alliances, and nothing personal against either the rulers or nation of Canadstein

ooc: if nothing else, this gives me the opertunity for un-impeded expansionisem in those areas. or an interesting war. take your pick.

OOC: Just asssume that fighting is occuring in North Mexico and in the Carribbean where I have a whole fleet of ships. Also that Sri Lanka doesn't know about this stuff yet and the forts along the shore are unactive. Everything in India has been abandon and the men have moved toward Sri Lanka. They burned the villages in the Canadstein India. Canadastein Africa they burn the village and destroy anything of use and are moving back to Morocco.

OOC: Just asssume that fighting is occuring in North Mexico and in the Carribbean where I have a whole fleet of ships. Also that Sri Lanka doesn't know about this stuff yet and the forts along the shore are unactive. Everything in India has been abandon and the men have moved toward Sri Lanka. They burned the villages in the Canadstein India. Canadastein Africa they burn the village and destroy anything of use and are moving back to Morocco.


ooc: a boreing but effective method of solveing your african an indian problems. i think you may have just averted war with Terror and myself, except in instances of assisting Caladonn, reduceing the number of fronts you have to fight on, at least and possibly the number of foes you have to face. heck, i think it would not be too hard to persuade Terror and I to assist you in europe, at least a little, once you settle up with Caladonn. strategic thinking rules!

OOC: Plus I'm just fighting a defensive far and the territory is unfamiliar to all the other countries. Anyways I didn't have that much land in Africa or India.

With this territorial move, our declaration of war is rescinded.
Incognitia will now commit fully to helping Ostia in Europe.
We will be walking a fine line; as we must not betray our Caladonnian allies, who will still be fighting Canadstein.

OOC: Canadstein, I laud your strategic thinking, and as I said in the OOC thread I'm repeating my offer of some American and Atlantic colonies in exchange for my full assistance to you in Europe and abroad, as well as a possible alliance. I have rescinded all blaim to Sri Lanka.

For now my fleet is shadowing yours in the Carribean, my army is mustering in Mexico, and my squadrons are sailing to Sri Lanka. Obviously all of this will stop if you agree to the deal.

Issued by the Imperial Senate of Caladonn, this day, Nonas Septimas MDCCLXXI (OOC: 5th September 1771)

Let it be known,
The Imperial Republic of Caladonn hereby declares war on the nation of Canadstein. Our forces will begin to assault your nation.

You have only one hope of survival. If you agree to cede your North American, Atlantic Island, and Sri Lankan Territories, then you shall be left in peace, and in fact due to our alliance with Ostia we will be engaged on your behalf.

If you do not comply then you can expect nothing but devestation from the Imperial Republic.

Signed,
Aramil Holimion, First Consul of Caladonn
Senatus Populusque Caladonnus

SIC: The navy has begun a blockade of Canadstein's North American, Carribean, Sri Lankan, and Atlantic Island territory. Transports are en route to the Carribean and Sri Lanka, while the army has begun action across the northern boarder. In addition, all Caladonnn's reserve forces are called up and the nation is being put on a wartime footing.
Wait Wait Wait!!! Why are you declaring war on him?

Wait Wait Wait!!! Why are you declaring war on him?


*grins* strategic manouvering. check out the maps. it's not due to any "incidents"

on that note, Angermanland also recindes it's declairation of war in africa and on the sea. though it does still reserve the right to help out Caladonn in it's war should it request assistance.

OOC: Canadstein, I laud your strategic thinking, and as I said in the OOC thread I'm repeating my offer of some American and Atlantic colonies in exchange for my full assistance to you in Europe and abroad, as well as a possible alliance. I have rescinded all blaim to Sri Lanka.

For now my fleet is shadowing yours in the Carribean, my army is mustering in Mexico, and my squadrons are sailing to Sri Lanka. Obviously all of this will stop if you agree to the deal.


OOC The answer is no. I will not let you control all of North America.

OOC: The army was mobilized as soon as the government heard rumours of the war in Europe as you all know(or should know).

From the Office of the President

The Republic of Tadjikistan declares neutrality in the conflict that will soon ravage this world, we will not be part of the conspiracies and intrigue used by different sides. Instead we will attempt to protect our own sphere of influence from these idea's, the Indian Subcontinent will not become the victim of greed and lies.

Therefore the republic sends two squadrons of warships and two divisions of its regular army to both abandoned Canadsteinian enclaves on the Indian peninsula.

Our objective is to protect its people from chaos and imperialism, Canadstein may always contact us and negotiate the return of their colonies once the war is over. And while I am willing to negotiate with all parties, I must warn all parties that no threat will make us halt our operations.

[signed]
Budimir Loncar
President Republic of Tadjikistan

ooc: the absurd part about this being that those coloneys existed only due to such imperialisem :D but yay for diplomatic double talk :)

the Republic of Bright-Bright-Shiny wishes to remain neutral in this war, and wishes that fighting would take place outside the borders of the Nation.
Signed,
The democratic leader of Bright-Bright-Shiny

ooc: the absurd part about this being that those coloneys existed only due to such imperialisem :D but yay for diplomatic double talk :)

OOC: I didnt create those colonies, in fact, my Empire is exactly the same as it was hundreds of years ago(see PT RP) so its hardly double talk. By sending my own troops I can keep others from moving in.

Terror Incognitia had already stated a claim to those colonies. We are not immovably set upon having those territories, but it will take negotiations in good faith on an alternative to persuade us not to take them regardless.

OOC: Yeah I left those colonies for good. Also when I left them I burned all the villages so your going to have to rebuild them.

On Canadstein Sir Lanka the new forces from Canadstein Indian have been building new defenses since the reports of ships from Caladonn. A new coastal fort is being build also the armada is traveling around the island to be ready for a attack.

The men from the other parts of Africa have made it to Morocco and have been garrisoned along the fort. A fleet of ships is making it way to North America to bring more troops and more ships.

Tadjikistan will not allow any non-Indian or Asian power to take possession of the former Canadstein colonies in India, Tadjikistans claim to India can be traced back to the medieval era where the Tadjiks almost went to war with Han China. While there may be negotiations, Tadjikistan will not allow Incognitians to take control of former Canadstain territory in the subcontinent.
Tadjik forces are on their way to restore order, Tadjik engineers will aid in rebuilding the infrastructure and houses with the help of local Indian people.

OOC: Oh well Canadstein. On your own head be it.

IC: The bulk of the Caladonnian navy has moved to the western Atlantic, with a frigate screen to anticipate any arriving Canadstein forces. The other smaller ships have begun blockades of Canadstein's Carribean islands. Since none of these islands are inherently self-sufficient, they are expected to eventually surrender, especially since their valuable sugar and other luxury goods will find no market and the economy will be ruined. The Caladonnian government trusts that the inhabitants of the Carribean will make a wise decision, and agree to join Caladonn instead of continuing a fruitless allegiance to Canadstein that will lead them all to death.

In Mexico, the army has been mustered, and it is currently crossing the Rio Grande River into enemy territory. Caladonnian gunboats and sloops have begun patrolling the river, to block any enemy counterattack. In addition, a significant fleet of smaller warships is ready to break into the Mississippi river and render Canadstein's colony cut in half.

In Sri Lanka, the fleet has arrived and begun a blockade.

To our allies Angermanland and Terror Incognitia, we do not need any assistance at the moment, but we thank you for the offer and if it is needed the Senate will no doubt ask for your help.

"State any, and all justification of this war, or you will have Parkus to deal with Caladonn!"

ooc: you are not going to take the mississippi. The mouth is protected by a lot of forts and will blow the ships before they can enter. also the rio grande is too shallow to have any good size ship. My force

The ships from Europe have entered the Carribean and are getting ready to get rid of the blockade. They have attack some ships. Some of the ships have stayed to fight while the troop carriers are going to Canadstein Tejas to deliever 15,000 regular troops.

The main Canadstein Army has attacked the men coming across the border and still stays along the Rio Grande. The Caladonn has not crossed in Canadstein territory yet. A milita group has been called up to fight along side the regulars. Crude barriers have been made along where the Caladoon army is trying to come across.

The ships are attacking the blockade along Sri Lanka. Also the coastal forts have fired upon the ships. Building is still happening to the forts.

"State any, and all justification of this war, or you will have Parkus to deal with Caladonn!"


ooc: look at the map. seriously. just look at it. the reasons are fairly obvious. the yellow blob is large and menaceing, and the only nation to share a land border with Caladonn. and it's a Large border.

or you could, you know, get involved anyway.. that'd be fun.. which colour are you? [i put the map on my desktop, so the key is illegibal]

OOC: Um, Parkus Empire, are you even on this RP?

Canadstein, my bomb ketches can lob shells into your forts from beyond the range of your weapons, meaning that they can be dealt with in short order. As for the Rio Grande, I stated that only shallow-drafted gunboats and smaller sloops are in it.

Also, I have 700 ships of the Line, larger than any other navy in this RP, waiting on the eastern edge of the Carribean for your fleet. You can't just say that your troop transports get by magically, to say nothing of your ships breaking my blockades behind my fleet. Also, I'd like to RP a battle with you between your relief fleet and my fleet there, instead of just saying 'our ships attack each other.' The same goes for the events in Sri Lanka.

The essence of a blockade is that you stay out of the range of coastal forts while destroying any shipping that leaves harbor. Therefore, you really can't fire on me. The fact that my cannons have at least as much range, and my bomb-ketches significantly longer range, is just another reason not to go within range of your forts.

Finally, could I have some numbers on your Rio Grande defenders, Sri Lanka soldiers, and fleets in the Atlantic and Sri Lanka?

IC: The Grand Fleet on the eastern extreme of the Carribean has located the Canadstein fleet coming towards them, and is seeking battle. The blockades in the Carribean, North America, and Sri Lanka continue. On the Rio Grande, gunboats are attempting to destroy all defences erected by the defenders, while bomb-ketches have begun to lob shells into the forts on the Mississippi under the protective eye of Frigates and Ships of the Line.

The first force of the Caladonnian army in Mexico, 30,000 men, has assembled a pontoon bridge across the Rio Grande. With gunboat support, they are expected to cross soon.

EDIT: Also, Parkus Empire, if you are on this RP, my reason for war was because my allies in Terror Incognitia and Angermanland were planning a war so I was in support of them. In addition, Canadstein is a nation that, as Angermanland said, controls 1/3 of the world and blocks all of my expansion routes.

In the early hours of may the 21th, the Tadjik squadrons led byt the huge warship Ostohir arrived near the Canadstein enclaves in India. The captain of the Ostohir knew that the colony had been abandoned but decided to take no risk and prepare his ships for a salvo, should any rebel force been created.

But the men of General Sazorovs 4th division, officially known as 'Garmskaya Strelkovaya Divizya' landed on the shore without any opposition and imediatly set up a HQ for the expeditionary forces. Sazorovs mounted scouts moved inland, to search for inhabitants or possible enemies. They returned a few hours later with the news that there was no esistance, only burnt villages and homeless civilians.
In the meantime, the men of the 1st marine division or 1.Diviziya Morskoi Pekhoty landed in the Sourthernmost Canadsteinian colony on the Indian mainland, where they found burnt villages aswell. The divisional commander, General Zyrianov moved inland and sent his troops to restore order where necessary and guard the borderzone while Tadjik engineers began the rebuilding of the villages and the local port.
General Sazorov was quick to follow Zyrianovs example and soon his troops too, set up guard posts along the old border.

The opinions of the locals were mixed, many welcomed the engineers from Tadjikistan, who are helping them rebuild their homes, while they werent sure what to think of the Tadjik occupation. But the Tadjik commanders assured the civilians that they would not burn what they were rebuilding and that they'd give the enclaves a better future, whether that meant annexation by Tadjikistan remined unclear, as none of the officers denied or confirmed it.

OOC: Who ever said you had the largest navy? Also Sri Lanka would have to be 50,000. I have about fifteen boats around Sri Lanka. I sent about warships 50 boats to the Carribbean and 20 transports ships. On the rio grande there is about 20,000 regulars and about 30,000 state militia. Also yo don't have a blockade around Sri Lanka. Your forces haven't even arrived yet.

IC: Canadstein forces have fired upon the bridge, build to cross the rio grande, with cannons and have been throwing fire at the bridge during the night. Since the defense have not worked great against the ships the men have dug in on the side of the hil and have made a trench system. They have made the top trenches and are making there way down.

The fleet in the Carribbean has come to some of the non-blockade islands. They are waiting to recieve more orders.

The fleet of warships has decided to drop the in the mouth of the Misssissippi. The 30,000 man force will make the long trip to Texas to held the men fighting there.

In Sri Lanka the beaches have been covered with wooden stakes. The men have been giving the order to never surrender the island. The boats around Sri Lanka have made their patrols closer to the shore. The fleet is close enough to see a blockade, but close to the island.

OOC: Who ever said you had the largest navy? Also Sri Lanka would have to be 50,000. I have about fifteen boats around Sri Lanka. I sent about warships 50 boats to the Carribbean and 20 transports ships. On the rio grande there is about 20,000 regulars and about 30,000 state militia. Also yo don't have a blockade around Sri Lanka. Your forces haven't even arrived yet.

IC: Canadstein forces have fired upon the bridge, build to cross the rio grande, with cannons and have been throwing fire at the bridge during the night. Since the defense have not worked great against the ships the men have dug in on the side of the hil and have made a trench system. They have made the top trenches and are making there way down.

The fleet in the Carribbean has come to some of the non-blockade islands. They are waiting to recieve more orders.

The fleet of warships has decided to drop the in the mouth of the Misssissippi. The 30,000 man force will make the long trip to Texas to held the men fighting there.

In Sri Lanka the beaches have been covered with wooden stakes. The men have been giving the order to never surrender the island. The boats around Sri Lanka have made their patrols closer to the shore. The fleet is close enough to see a blockade, but close to the island.
OOC: I have the largest navy by virtue of the fact that I have a significant population and the most single-mindedness about naval affairs. My peacetime army is only 38,000 men, while I have 1,000 Ships of the Line. This means that I'm not as strong on land, but I can focus a tremendous amount of resources at sea.

Also, you seem to once again be ignoring the fact that your 'fifty boat' fleet has somehow bypassed my more than 750 battleship fleet and made it to the Mississippi. Last I heard you were nearing the Carribean, and my fleet was seeking battle. You really can't get past my fleet, and now they're sailing at you to force a battle anyway. Also, even if you could get past my fleet, there are no 'non-blockaded islands.' I have blockaded every one of your Carribean islands with frigates and sloops.

In Sri Lanka, my forces have arrived and started a blockade. Sorry I was a bit unclear about that.

IC: The fleet of fifty Ships of the Line in Sri Lanka has left the bulk of the sloops and frigates to start the blockade of the island, while the SOTL engage the Canadstein relief force of twenty boats.

In the Carribean, the Grand Fleet has sighted the enemy relief force of fifty boats and twenty transports. The Admiral has decided to use the mixed blessing of the weather gage to his advantage by bearing down on the enemy fleet in five columns: Three to puncture his line, with 200 SOTL each, and two to cut off his retreat to either side, with 75 SOTL each. Frigates and sloops are racing to encircle the enemy fleet from behind.

The gunboats on the Rio Grande have been reinforce by some flat-bottomed bomb ketches, who lob their shells at the enemy fortifications and guns from far down the river. At closer range, the gunboats fire their guns toward the enemy fortifications from the water, while long nine-pounders and mortars keep up a steady fire from the Mexican bank.

With the surprise Canadstein bombardment during the night, some sections of the bridge have been destroyed, but they are being rebuilt by men who have cover under the existing sections of bridge.

OOC: Screw this I might as well give up and sign the damn treaty. You have every island in the Carribean. Also I will give up part of Texas and California. All of Arizona and New Mexico. What do I get in return? I could drag on this war for a very long time. The new border is the red line. http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=map2pi.png

OOC: If I get the rest of Texas, I'll call it a deal.

In return, you'll get unequivocal Caladonnian support against Voltair. I'll send 300 Ships of the Line to Europe to blockade Voltair, conduct raids on his coast, and defeat his navy. My ships will hunt the seven seas for his merchant marine and destroy it. Best of all, I'll send a 100,000 man expeditionary force to Europe, usable in any location you wish, to aid you directly on the continent. Finally, this means that you'll gain the full support of Terror and Angermanland, because now two of their allies are fighting for you and none against.

I know you could drag this war out, but let's face it, eventually I would win. The Carribean Islands would capitulate after starving, Sri Lanka would be blockaded until I can move other forces to capture it, and my armies in Mexico, supplied by a nearby home power against an enemy with no support from across the sea, would be victorious. Obviously, though, I'm willing to negotiate because I'd rather have good relations than bad, and I'd rather not be in the diplomatic situation that has arisen.

OOC: I will admit that you may have won, but you would have never take Sri Lanka. Also I was going to bring it to a next level and get the whole armada and destroy any part of the navy I could. At the rio grande they would have stuck also. They were building trenches. Even if your men made it across they would have to get past the trenches plus I had more men on my side. I would like the support and that we will not attack each other for the next 30 years. I don't want your military support. Also I would like to set up an treaty with each other. The one thing I want is 2 million dollars in gold for the land I'm giving you. Also your not getting anymore of Texas. This is my final deal and I will not budge from it. I want a two months to pull all my troops for the territory and any civilians that want to go with them.

IC: The men along the Rio Grande have stopped fighting along the orders of a treaty. They have been ordered not to fire upon any enemy troops.

The ships in the Carribean have been given the same order.

Incognitia had been all set for war; the navy ready, the regiments embarked, even.
Then news had come that all their demands to Canadstein had been met. Somewhat of an anti-climax, potentially.
However, three divisions and two supporting brigades had been ready to move; one was sent at once to Europe, to aid the Ostians, escorted and supported by 50 ships of the line. The two brigades went to Africa, to secure the trading posts left by Canadstein, taking a squadron of 20 vessels. The other two divisions went to India.
One went to the Tiruvanantapuram enclave, known to Incognitians as Tiruva. The other went to Mumbai. (OOC: from your map I'm not sure if I do hold Mumbai, so I decided to use it anyway.)
The division in Tiruva headed north, to the allegedly abandoned Canadstein enclave; the division in Mumbai headed south for the other territory Canadstein had held.
Each was supported by a naval flotilla of 30 ships of the line, half a dozen timber clads and bomb ketches, and assorted frigates.
Their orders were to tread carefully if they encountered opposition, but not to fear confrontation.

OOC: I will admit that you may have won, but you would have never take Sri Lanka. Also I was going to bring it to a next level and get the whole armada and destroy any part of the navy I could. At the rio grande they would have stuck also. They were building trenches. Even if your men made it across they would have to get past the trenches plus I had more men on my side. I would like the support and that we will not attack each other for the next 30 years. I don't want your military support. Also I would like to set up an treaty with each other. The one thing I want is 2 million dollars in gold for the land I'm giving you. Also your not getting anymore of Texas. This is my final deal and I will not budge from it. I want a two months to pull all my troops for the territory and any civilians that want to go with them.

IC: The men along the Rio Grande have stopped fighting along the orders of a treaty. They have been ordered not to fire upon any enemy troops.

The ships in the Carribean have been given the same order.
OOC: You could probably destroy some of my fleet, but my fleet would defeat yours in the end. Sri Lanka would eventually fall from a blockade even if I couldn't take it by assault, as it's not self-sustaining. To be honest, the Rio Grande thing was just to pin your army down, I would have just sent my army around it to attack in the New Mexico area. Then I'd be able to defeat you.

As for the Non-Aggression agreement, I can agree to that.

My nation doesn't use gold, but I'll be happy to give you Caladonnian currency equivalent to that amount. If you don't want to part with Texas, then California or the Atlantic Islands would be a reasonable equivalent. This is your land, but if we stay in combat, for how long would it actually remain as your land?

OOC: I'm giving you all of the Carribbean Islands instead of all of Texas. So you will have the red line border, and the Carribbean Islands. Also I will agree to get 2 million Caladoon and have a Non-Aggression agreement. Do you agree to let my force withdraw from the area in two months?

OOC: Meh, okay, this is acceptable.

The arrival of the Incognitian ships did not go unnoticed, A Tadjik ship, patrolling in Indian waters reported a squadron of them heading North and a bit later, Hussars returned to their headquarters after they had spotted Incognitian troops heading their way.

Both Generals Sazorov and Zyrianov gathered their troops, the Tadjik Engineers and their Indian helpers continued to clean up and rebuild while the regiments that had been ordered to assist were withdrawn and sent to the border area. The Engineers werent all to happy with the removal of their best labourforce but the Tadjik commanders had other priorities.

The Tadjik officers decided to send forward a couple of Hussars while they dispatched a message to their superiors, incase their guests wanted to fight. The Hussars, among them one with a Tadjik banner, sought for the unknown troops, believed to be from Terror Incognitia.

OOC: You could Rp your troops comming in to join mine on the Ostia thread, then we can commence...

Ostia: The fleet, for that was what it was, came in to Apollo (OOC: That is what you're calling Rome, right?) to offer their assistance.
Carrying a division of 20,000 men, they were an initial contribution to the war effort of Ostia.

Tadjikistan:
The sepoy cavalry out as scouts had reported foreign horsemen approaching, but only a small party.
(OOC: which of my two forces is this you're responding to? For now they're interchangeable, but not for much longer.)
They were then met by a party of the Incognitian Heavies, who asked them, respectfully, to follow to meet the general.

OOC: Doesnt matter, Take the north.

The Hussar Captain, who would make first contact for General Sazorov, and his men followed the Incognitians to their headquarters while a single Hussar reported back to the Tadjik HQ.
The Captain, allowed start initial negotiations on military level, greeted his Incognitian collegue,
'General? I am Captain Luchinsky of 'Garmskaya Strelkovaya Divizya', I was sent by General Sazorov, who has control over the former Canadsteinnian colony South of here.'

The Headquarters of the Fifteenth Division were, since it was on the move, the aides on horseback around the commanding general, and an escorting party of cavalry.
"General Bradley. This is where we have our first problem, Captain. I have been sent, with my division, and using Company troops already in place, to secure the Canadstein territory. I would not wish to have to fight your force unnecessarily, but my orders encompass that possibility."

Two Kirisuban armed merchantmen were sailing toward the Indian territories with cargos of silks, Chinese gold and spices that they had picked up in Macao and Canton.

they were the 'Honshu Maiden' and the 'Sapara' the merchants being Kenji Nakamuri and Ryu Fujitaka. both had 20 guns each and flew the Kirisuban merchant navy ensign.

they were co-operating because of the Chinese pirates in these waters and two ships stood a better chance than one.

as they approached one of the enclaves they were more cautious not quite knowing what to expect in this part of the world...

Fortunately for them they were heading for an Incognitian enclave; and one of the two with a recently arrived naval flotilla.
So they were met by a frigate some way out from the harbour, which stood in close, close enough for the captain to call across.
"Welcome, Kirisubo. If you come to trade, our markets are always open in the city, which is that way " pointing off to the south "and if you come for other purposes, well as our allies we will not prevent you."

The 'Honshu maiden' signals back using its flags "we're here to trade silks, chinese gold and spices, as is the Sapara. thank you for your help"

both merchants were relieved that an ally controlled this port and adjusted their course to head south.

On arriving in port, the Kirisubans would find a bustling city of 50,000 souls, built around the harbour, with the markets fed by the port having forced its growth.
Goods from all over India, but especially the south east, were to be found here leaving the country; and entering it there were goods from around the world. Quality goods such as silks and spices would find ready buyers.
"Very good. Be sure to talk to a Company official while you're there, he may be able to get you a cut on the usual taxes and charges."

the Kirisubans were used to busy and crowded places and the two merchants heading to the company offices to make their introductions.

Ryu had a loaded flintlock pistol in his belt sash and a Chinese long sword for protection and Kenji just had a kirisuban short sword.

they were wearing kimonos and hakama and waited their turn in the queue

When they reached the front of the queue, the secretary, a harrassed looking man of middle age, looking very much the clerk, looked up; and did a visible doubletake. He switched from about to say something snappy in Incognitian to welcoming the men in Kirisuban
"Welcome to India. You have come to trade, I assume gentlemen? Or is it that your nation has a broader interest in involvement in India, and you are the <harbingers; forerunners...damn> first of this."

(OOC: <> is him thinking almost aloud in Incognitian. His Kirisuban has limits.)

Ryu answers in latin to make the mans life easier.

"we're here to trade but I don't know my governments intentions" he replies and introduces themselves.

"we've got silk, chinese gold and spices to trade and hopefully we'll find a market here. we heard good things about this enclave from our contacts in Macao"

The Headquarters of the Fifteenth Division were, since it was on the move, the aides on horseback around the commanding general, and an escorting party of cavalry.
"General Bradley. This is where we have our first problem, Captain. I have been sent, with my division, and using Company troops already in place, to secure the Canadstein territory. I would not wish to have to fight your force unnecessarily, but my orders encompass that possibility."

'Tadjikistan already has full control of the colony and our engineers have already begun rebuilding. I am afraid we cannot let you move South.' Captain Luchinsky said while he showed and official document 'These colonies now belong to the Tadjik republic.'

"These territories were ceded by Canadstein to prevent war with Incognitia. By what right do you occupy them, seeing as they were vacated at our behest?"

'They were given up because Canadstein could not defend them, the Canadsteinnian government has collapsed and we have yet to see proof that Canadstein granted you control over these colonies.'
Cpt Luchinsky was angered but calmed down and continued
'In their statements and reactions to our plans, Canadstein did not object or start negotiations with any other side. While our government offered the former owners the opportunity to discuss the return of the colonies later, they refused and said we could annex them. Yet, so my commander told me, that is not what the president wants.'

Orders had come from Company House, the headquarters of the Incognitia Indies Company, accompanied by instructions from the Admiralty, to the Presidents of all five Incognitian presidencies.
The gist of these was that the Company troops were to be ready to come under military command; that further sepoys should be raised; and that government troops would be sent shortly.
There were between five and ten thousand men in each Presidency's Army; allowing for garrisons, there were 30,000 trained men, used to Indian conditions either from long exposure, or because they were Indian - many of the Company troops were sepoys.
Each Presidency would also be able to swiftly raise another 5,000 sepoys of reasonable quality; after that they would come slower or worse, or both.
The government already had 40,000 soldiers in India; two more full divisions were embarked, with an escort of 60 ships of the line, bringing the force up to 140,000 deployable men and 120 ships of the line in theatre.

This would suffice for most contigencies, however more could be sent at need.

'They were given up because Canadstein could not defend them, the Canadsteinnian government has collapsed and we have yet to see proof that Canadstein granted you control over these colonies.'
Cpt Luchinsky was angered but calmed down and continued
'In their statements and reactions to our plans, Canadstein did not object or start negotiations with any other side. While our government offered the former owners the opportunity to discuss the return of the colonies later, they refused and said we could annex them. Yet, so my commander told me, that is not what the president wants.'

"That is not my concern. My government issued an ultimatum to Canadstein: withdraw or lose the colonies. They withdrew. De jure the colonies are ours. Giving up that claim will require a suitable consideration of our loss."

'Our forces will stay, we have more right to be here than any other nation. Whether a compensation should be offered, I do not know.'
'I am not allowed to start diplomatic negotiations and neither is my commander. If you wish a consideration for your loss, then I suggest you contact our government and settle the issue with them though I do not know what you think to achieve.'

He had made contact and delivered his commanders message, there was nothing more to say. Thus captain Luchinsky saluted and departed with his men.

Bradley called after the Captain
"Take this message back to your commander then. If unopposed we will march in and engage in rebuilding this land while it's status is clarified. If opposed we will march in and take it by right of conquest."

OOC: Since this seems to have morphed into a thread about India, I'll treat it as such...

IC: Following the abrupt collapse of the nation of Canadstein immediately following the peace treaty with Caladonn, the forces in the Indian Ocean have been re-activated. The fifty SOTL with 25,000 elves that until recently were tasked with conquering Canadstein-held Sri Lanka are now instead going to claim it for Caladonn.

15,000 elves have landed on Sri Lanka to inform the inhabitants of their new sovereign, while the other 10,000 have set up a base in the southern area of India, currently uncolonised. Fears have been raised that the subduing of Sri Lanka may be more difficult than previously thought, so the 10,000 elves are authorised to begin recruiting, equipping and training Sepoys. Contact has also been established through sea with Caladonn's enclave on the Indian coast.

Aware of the Caladonnian arrival in the region, the Admiralty sent an emissary to them, bearing this message;
"Welcome to India, elves of Caladonn, it is good to see our allies here in force.
We ourselves may have a situation with Tadjikistan and their allies; it may spill over to affect you, though we hope not.
In any case you are welcome in our ports and territories in India as you would be in our home islands. If there is any assistance we can give you, rest assured we shall do our best to do so."

Aware of the Caladonnian arrival in the region, the Admiralty sent an emissary to them, bearing this message;
"Welcome to India, elves of Caladonn, it is good to see our allies here in force.
We ourselves may have a situation with Tadjikistan and their allies; it may spill over to affect you, though we hope not.
In any case you are welcome in our ports and territories in India as you would be in our home islands. If there is any assistance we can give you, rest assured we shall do our best to do so."
When the emissary arrived, he was greeted warmly by the Legate of the force in southern India. "I thank you for your welcome. Though we already have a small enclave here, our interests have expanded to the southern area of Travancore and Sri Lanka.

I would be happy to work with you on any difficulties here. Since this is our only colony that connects via land to toher powers, you can be sure it will recieve significant attention from the Imperial Senate.

I thank you for your welcome. I do not believe we need any assistance at the moment, but if such would be helpful, I will be sure to ask. Obviously, the same is returned to you.

As to Tadjikistan, we have had little contact with them. It is unfortunate that they see India as an entitlement; on the contrary, we hope it will be seen as a land of plenty for many nations of the world. Caladonn does not want conflict with Tadjikistan, but as always we will back up our allies fully, diplomatically and militarily, should the unthinkable occur."

OOC: Could I have a preferably unbiased defense RPer for the Sri Lankan and Travancorean natives?

"In that case we shall stay in regular contact with you here. We have at the moment something of a situation regarding the territories previously held by Canadstein; if that cannot be resolved we could be at war with Tadjikistan within the week. If the worst happens, you shall be informed as soon as is possible."

The 15th Division marched onwards, to the territory previously held by Canadstein. If unopposed they would spread out through it, beginning reconstruction until ownership could be settled by negotiation; if opposed they would take it for their own.

If this war spreads to N.Korea or the Japanese territories we will have no alternative but to intervene on behalf of our region, this is a warning and must be heeded. We have the force to defend ourselves.

OOC: There's an OOC thread, linked in my sig, if you want to join.
However Japan is already claimed by an ally of mine in this RP.

If this war spreads to N.Korea or the Japanese territories we will have no alternative but to intervene on behalf of our region, this is a warning and must be heeded. We have the force to defend ourselves.
OOC: Also, the war's over, just so you know...