NationStates Jolt Archive

Even as dust clouds darken the skies over China and Indochina, events are happening in the Aegean and Dardenelles.

At 0420 hours, Athens time, Turkey attacks Greece.

Commandos seize the lightly defended islands of Rhodes and Karpathos, running into only scattered and disorganized resistance from barely trained Greek Militias. At the same time, 280 Turkish and Ukranian TU22 Blinder bombers attack Greek airfields, naval bases and air defense bases centers, escorted by 800 Ukranian and Turkish Mig25s. The Greeks are caught completely by surprise, and with massive EW support, the attackers suffer neglible losses and destroy the Imperial Hellenic Air Force by noon. The Greek Navy is also caught and wiped out as an effective force as every one of its old destroyers and most of its smaller craft are sunk or left severely damaged.

Meanwhile, Greek observers that remain spot a large invasion fleet steaming through the Aegean on a course toward Crete.

Surprised by the sudden attacks but perferring to keep Egypt's military focused on the Middle Eastern conflicts, President Nasser politely asks the Turkish government what the hell is going on. The good old Egyptian Tracer is sent to keep an eye on the Turkish Navy and provide intel. If an amphibious assault force begins moving towards Egypt/Palestine, let the nukes fly.

OOC: Since both Turkey (Turkish-League Rivalry) and Greece (Alexandrian Nationalism) are on Egypt's badside, if either one tries anything then Nasser will just end all this once and for all.

The Scandic Union quietly informs the UR government that it has no wish to see any more nuclear weapons used in this world after what happened to China and the USEA, but it would like to point out that if a single Egyptian nuclear weapon is used against a CSPS member the SU will flatten the UR, we will not hold back like the American's did in China but will see to it that te UR is unihabitable. Nasser is informed that the CSPS has no wish of conflict with the UR, we do not want to get involved in the Middle East and all the bickering that is going on there, we do not need that trouble. The UR is asked to kindly stay out of this conflict, it will be short and the CSPS will do everything it can to see to it that its effects on Egypt are as limited as possible. Egypt is not considered an enemy, and as such, we do not wish harm upon Egypt.

OOC: No one in the CSPS wants war with Syria or the UR, we can care less about whats happening in the AF with Saddam.

British satellites and the U2 aircraft are instructed to focus on the area (though several satellites are still to observe China at the same time). Britain makes a public declaration of outrage at this recent turn of events and hurriedly consults lead Commonwealth members as to what course of action to take.

The British division on Cyprus is to commence heavier patrolling of the buffer zone to deter any invasion of Southern Cyprus. British air and fleet assets in the Mediterranean theatre are put on alert but Britain does not wish to get involved unless a Commonwealth nation is endangered.

Messages are sent to Turkey asking whether a diplomatic solution can be reached and making some threats of economic sanctions and potential international outrage. Though as stated no action will be taken without support of the Commonwealth.

Egyptian military officials note that one hit on the Aswan Dam with a nuclear weapon and 5,000 years of civilization will be washed away. A number of officers wonder if that was such a good idea after all.

Meanwhile, in the Med, the US 6th Fleet steams west at high speed and exists the Mediterranean Sea, heading for home.

The Scandic Union quietly informs the UR government that it has no wish to see any more nuclear weapons used in this world after what happened to China and the USEA, but it would like to point out that if a single Egyptian nuclear weapon is used against a CSPS member the SU will flatten the UR, we will not hold back like the American's did in China but will see to it that te UR is unihabitable. Nasser is informed that the CSPS has no wish of conflict with the UR, we do not want to get involved in the Middle East and all the bickering that is going on there, we do not need that trouble. The UR is asked to kindly stay out of this conflict, it will be short and the CSPS will do everything it can to see to it that its effects on Egypt are as limited as possible. Egypt is not considered an enemy, and as such, we do not wish harm upon Egypt.

OOC: No one in the CSPS wants war with Syria or the UR, we can care less about whats happening in the AF with Saddam.


OOC: Actually I never threatened Turkey. I just don't want to move my navy out of the Red Sea. How would you know I'm prepping my nukes anyway? Most of my nukes are in silos.

IC:
Egypt simply wishes to know what Turkey's intentions are and why they didn't warn us that there could be a serious war erupting just across the street from us. We aren't friends with Greece either (in fact, President Nasser grew up in Alexandria, which would be a key target of anyone trying to restore Alexander's Empire) but if you're trying to rebuild the Ottoman Empire or something like that... well you're pretty much going to piss off all of the Middle East and North Africa.

EDIT:

Angry notices are sent to Ankara and Kiev demanding that forces stand down before Russia is forced to intervene. Similar notices are sent to the capitals of other CSPS nations, urging them to pressure thier allies to stand down. It is made perfectly clear that Russia has every intent to fufill their defense pact with Greece if CSPS forces do not stand down within 24 hours.

Mobilization of reserve troops, hastily enacted due to events in the US, are not cancelled.

Nasser is informed teh CSPS has no intentions of involving itself in the Middle East. What is happening in the Aegean is a nation taking back what is rightfully theirs, though we have no interest in dissolving Greece, Greece will always remain a nation as long as we have a say about it.

Britian is mostly ignored, though the threat of economic sanctions is countered with the fact that with the world economy taking a nose dive doing so would only further hurt the British and world economy, especially since sanctioning any member of the CSPS would cut off the entire commonwealth from a large portion of the worlds oil and gas supply, as the entire CSPS would sanction the Commonwealth in return. No actions will be made against Britian or the Commonwealth, we are just settling old differences that the powers of old ignored.

Nasser is informed teh CSPS has no intentions of involving itself in the Middle East. What is happening in the Aegean is a nation taking back what is rightfully theirs, though we have no interest in dissolving Greece, Greece will always remain a nation as long as we have a say about it.

Well okay, have fun. Try to hurry up, as Russian shipping is starting to get nervous and I don't want to have to change oil suppliers again.

OOC: Btw, does this mean the Kurds are off the hook?

In secret, Nigeria urges Britain to intervene. The Turks cannot be allowed to wage a war of aggression against the Greeks.

January 24 - 26
Turkish forces occupy the Dodecanese islands and Ikaria and face little resistance. The islands of Samos, Lesbos, Chios and Limnos also fall to Turkish marines, once again without serious resistance.

Turkish and Ukranian air units hammer the Greek Army, which finds itself able to move only a night. Thrace is isolated, leaving only a militia unit and 1 light infantry division available to defend it.

At Crete, the Turks run into fierce resistance from Greek Militia and a Greek light infantry division, and find themselves bogged down in the rugged terrain.

Ukranian and Turkish naval forces hold the Dardenelles, which is quickly heavily mined.

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need to know Russian intentions.. TG me

IC
The Greeks find themselves in a desperate situation. Their air force and navy have been destroyed, and their army is heavily outnumbered and unable to defend the many fronts involved.

However, they can hit back. Small groups of Greeks begin infiltrating into Turkish Cyprus and murdering any Turk they can find.

UN reaction
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11261798&postcount=1094

EDIT:

Angry notices are sent to Ankara and Kiev demanding that forces stand down before Russia is forced to intervene. Similar notices are sent to the capitals of other CSPS nations, urging them to pressure thier allies to stand down. It is made perfectly clear that Russia has every intent to fufill their defense pact with Greece if CSPS forces do not stand down within 24 hours.

Mobilization of reserve troops, hastily enacted due to events in the US, are not cancelled.

The Russians are mostly ignored, in 12 hours the Greek navy and air force had seen itself destroyed, given another 24 who knew what would happen. The war had already been won, and Ankara was not about to let Instanbul slip through its fingers.

Was it now? Is that a ruling?

Was it now? Is that a ruling?

OOC: Whats up with you?

Was it now? Is that a ruling?

Look here.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11261254&postcount=12

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I need a post listing all forces involved by all nations currently in the conflict or about to be or who might be shortly

IC
current Greek forces
1 militia unit, 1 light infantry division -- Istanbul
1 militia unit, 1 light infantry division -- Crete
2 militia units - Athens
1 militia unit -- Adrianople
1 light infantry division -- eastern Thrace
no surviving air or naval forces, however, merchant fleet has survived mostly intact and sought shelter in neutral ports. National airline has been destroyed however.
4 pilot units also survive and need new airplanes to fight with. They can easily go to Russia or elsewhere to get their new aircraft

OOC:
Instanbul-1 SU SF mountain Brigade(SIC), 1 Turk light division, 1 Turk mech division, 1 Turk mountain brigade, 1 Turkish HQ, 1 Turkish gunship...1 Turkish armored division en route

Crete- 1 Turk mountain brigade, 1 Turk light infantry division, 1 Nuclear AA cruiser, 2 destroyer squadrons(All Turk)

Dodecanese, Ikaria, Rhodes and Karpathos-1 Turkish marine brigade, 1 SU SF mountain brigade(SIC)

Samos, Lesbos, Chios and Limnos-1 Turkish marine brigade

Izmir-1 Turk marine brigade, 1 Turk mountain brigade on Amphib unit. 2 light infantry on transport unit at Izmir, 1 Turk mech division on land at Izmir. 20 Turkish corvettes, 1 Turkish amphib unit, 1 Turkish transport unit, 40 Ukrainian corvettes, 2 nuclear Heavy missile cruisers(Ukrainian), 2 nuclear AA cruisers(Ukrainian), 10 Ukrainian destroyers

Aegean-5 Ukrainian SSN’s

Turkish airbases-2 Scandic Mirage V, 1 SU Tu22 and 1 SU Tu16
5 Turkish MiG 25 units, 3 Turkish Tu22 units, currently running missions over Greece

Northern Cyprus-1 N Cyprus Mountain brigade, 1 Turkish MiG25

Malatya-1 Turkish Mech division

Samsun 1 Turkish mech division

Ankara-1 Turkish armored division, 1 Turkish HQ

From UN thread:

Britain fully supports the UN proposal regarding the Aegean war and demands an immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces from Greek soil. Though just as publicly demands a halt to Greek and Southern Cypriot infilitration of Northern Cyprus and states that any infilitrators caught by British forces will be arrested and held in the British neutral zone for trial by UN officials.

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British forces are to attempt to halt any infiltration across the neutral zone, by lethal force if absolutely necessary (and target is seen to be armed). Britain dispactches several telegrams to Turkey stating that if a withdrawal from Greek soil is not agreed to then Britain will begin proceedings to assist Greek forces in defending their sovereign territory from foreign and illegal invasions. Though the UN will be allowed to solve this matter diplomatically first.

Both sides of Cyprus are temporarily suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations whilst investigations occur into the infiltrations of the neutral zone. All crossing points in the buffer zone are closed to all non-diplomatic traffic and guards have orders to stop any attempted crossings. The Mediterranean Fleet moves North to International waters as close to the Greek islands as possible and 3 of the older nuclear attack subs ("E Class": HMS Earnest, HMS Endeavour, HMS Encounter) are to move down from HMNB Clyde in Scotland under utmost secrecy. The other attackl subs are to move to the North Sea to begin exercises with the Home Fleet.

The Turkish government informs London that all they wish to do is retake Instanbul and the other lands taken from Turkey when Greece invaded in an unprovoked matter about 15 years ago. We have no wish to harm Greece itself but Greece stole Turkish land, land that has been Turkish for centures, they stole our capital, all we are doing is taking it back. Turkey must ask, where was Britian when Greece invaded 15 years ago? Where was the U.N. and France? Now, you all act so noblely, but when Turkey faced a similar, if not worse situation which involved the massacres of tens of thousands and the theft of our capital, no one came to our side.

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Turkey also points out that last time around when Greece did as they wished to Turkey while the world forgot about us, 200,000 Turkish civilians were butchered in massacres and another 100,000 civilians were killed in the fighting.

(OOC: Actual numbers provided by GB from the last war, its all in the old NPC thread, the war starts on about page 10 of the old NPC thread.)

Italy calls for all Italian citizens to leave Turkey and Greece and return home. However, Italians are worried about the war on their front door. The sense of Italian isolation ends, and a large military buildup is planned.

OOC: By the way Southern Cyprus has one (reserve) Mountain Brigade as well as 40 missile boats, just in case...

IC: Britain acknowledges the Turkish reply but notes that circumstances have changed somewhat since the last war and that some islands invaded have always been a well established part of Greece (OOC: Crete has always been Greek in this RP hasn't it?). Turkey is given until the end of the month to withdraw or hold a ceasefire so that the UN can peacefully resolve the matter. Failing that Britain will seek advice from allies as to what course of action to take. It is blatantly stated that the naval "exercises" in the Med and North Sea will be taking place for the next week at least...

The Turkish government informs London that all they wish to do is retake Instanbul and the other lands taken from Turkey when Greece invaded in an unprovoked matter about 15 years ago. We have no wish to harm Greece itself but Greece stole Turkish land, land that has been Turkish for centures, they stole our capital, all we are doing is taking it back. Turkey must ask, where was Britian when Greece invaded 15 years ago? Where was the U.N. and France? Now, you all act so noblely, but when Turkey faced a similar, if not worse situation which involved the massacres of tens of thousands and the theft of our capital, no one came to our side.

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Turkey also points out that last time around when Greece did as they wished to Turkey while the world forgot about us, 200,000 Turkish civilians were butchered in massacres and another 100,000 civilians were killed in the fighting.

(OOC: Actual numbers provided by GB from the last war, its all in the old NPC thread, the war starts on about page 10 of the old NPC thread.)


It is seemed to be forgotton that the matter was handled directly by the UN and by the French Forign Legion to restore order, since then International law has been set.

You are in clear violation of international law, you are to withdraw or to face action to uphold international law.

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brief background: Greece got the Rhodes and Crete during the 1st Great War with the assistance of the French and Italians. A number of fierce naval battles were fought in that area with the Ottomans,Austrians and Russians fighting the French and Italians. It was a shining moment for the Italian Navy.

OOC: But that wasn't that 30 years ago? and isn't he refering to the UN's first test 15 years ago?

OOC: But that wasn't that 30 years ago? and isn't he refering to the UN's first test 15 years ago?

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that reference is the Greco-Turkish War, when Greece got Thrace and 4,000 years of Greek settlement in Asia Minor was ended by the forced evication of the Greek inhabitants.

incidently, war on hold until France, Britian, and Russia tell me what they are planning to do. Soon hopefully

I'm sorry, but I'm incredibly busy in RL, and I'm trying to do all this stuff as much as I can. I've tried to make time to post in all the major threads, but I need more time to do economy/military things. I still need to revise my build and put up military info. The military on my thread is good to go by, although it includes 1964 builds, some of which are cancelled, and none are yet ready. It will hopefully be edited and posted, and orders sent, by tommorow.

I'm sorry, but I'm incredibly busy in RL, and I'm trying to do all this stuff as much as I can. I've tried to make time to post in all the major threads, but I need more time to do economy/military things. I still need to revise my build and put up military info. The military on my thread is good to go by, although it includes 1964 builds, some of which are cancelled, and none are yet ready. It will hopefully be edited and posted, and orders sent, by tommorow.

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I can live with that

IC February 1 -18
Fighting continues in Crete, and gradually the Greeks are pushed out of the eastern part of the island before retreating to make a final stand at Malame.
Meanwhile, the Turks and their allies surround Istanbul, while pushing on to Adrianople and encircling it, cutting it of from supply. In western Thrace, Greeks fight a delaying action, retreating carefully to avoid being surrounded and destroyed, but suffering heavy losses. The Turks and their allies own the skies, but Greek pilots are exfilitrated out of the country at night be truck and car to Yugoslavia. They are interned for the moment, but clearly could be released at any time if the French chose to do so.

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that reference is the Greco-Turkish War, when Greece got Thrace and 4,000 years of Greek settlement in Asia Minor was ended by the forced evication of the Greek inhabitants.

incidently, war on hold until France, Britian, and Russia tell me what they are planning to do. Soon hopefully


I thought I sent you a TM? I will resend...

OOC: TG on its way GB.

Turkey informs Britian that it is willing to start negotiations with Greece, but is not willing to withdraw, as the second Turkey withdrew and Greece found foriegn support Greece would no longer negotiate.

Nigeria decries the unprovoked attack against Greece and makes a note of this outrage.

OOC: GB, could I e-mail you orders instead of TG? I won't have internet access from today until the 5th, so I was planning on sending both immediate orders, and orders for secondary stage. If you'd like to TG me your email address, I can have orders today.

EDIT: If I dont have something in time, LR and Abbassia will be responsible until the 5th if they don't mind (I'll leave something for them regardless)

OOC: GB, could I e-mail you orders instead of TG? I won't have internet access from today until the 5th, so I was planning on sending both immediate orders, and orders for secondary stage. If you'd like to TG me your email address, I can have orders today.

EDIT: If I dont have something in time, LR and Abbassia will be responsible until the 5th if they don't mind (I'll leave something for them regardless)

anthryax@yahoo.com

On February 19, the war expands

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11279065&postcount=109

Real quick reply.

After the attack the Reichstag opens in emergency session and immediately promises support to Greece, condemning the Turks.

Several newspapers report connections between the embassy bombing and Turkey.

Meanwhile, the Prepositioned units int eh Mideast are called up and the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe Mobilize. 3 of the Carriers the ASW carrier and 3 of the Crusiers and their escorts move to the North Sea while the 2 remaining Cruisers move to the Mediterranean and 1 Carrier accompanies them.

Talks also begin with the Russians.

Germany calls for support from the EEC and Commonwealth for Greece. Moves are especially made to Britain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Nigeria and South Africa. Egypt is also asked for support.

OOC: This is before the Russian response.

Parthini']Real quick reply.

After the attack the Reichstag opens in emergency session and immediately promises support to Greece, condemning the Turks.

Several newspapers report connections between the embassy bombing and Turkey.

Meanwhile, the Prepositioned units int eh Mideast are called up and the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe Mobilize. 3 of the Carriers the ASW carrier and 3 of the Crusiers and their escorts move to the North Sea while the 2 remaining Cruisers move to the Mediterranean and 1 Carrier accompanies them.

Talks also begin with the Russians.

Germany calls for support from the EEC and Commonwealth for Greece. Moves are especially made to Britain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Nigeria and South Africa. Egypt is also asked for support.

OOC: This is before the Russian response.

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but will take a few days at minimum to occur, and figure there was considerable debate regarding the wisdom of going to war when nuclear weapons have already been used on a massive scale elsewhere, and the Scandic have them too. This way we don't have to rewind, you can still act, and other players, who have acted or given orders to do so don't have to deal with changes at this point.

So figure January 19 - 28 so considerable (really considerable) debate in the German government, then a couple of days before the decision to act was finally given. Then from February 1 - 19, German forces make the preparations indicated.

Popular support in Germany is strongly against the Scandic Union and its allies, but uncertain whether war is wise when the effects of the US nuclear strike on East Asia are still unknown. The Economic crash has many Germans extremely nervous and the government is concerned about how to pay for this

In late February as tensions explode across Europe and key Nigerian allies gear for war, the Nigerian military decides that the civilians have dithered enough. On February 19th the military, under the leadership of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, siezes control in Abuja. Infantry units storm the Presidental palace and parliament, placing the politicians under house arrest.

General Aguiyi-Ironsi declares himself temporary head of state until the economic and military crises are abated. He proceeds to order the military to full mobilization and announces Nigeria's support for Germany in the war against Turkey. In other words, war has been declared.

Messages are sent to Germany requesting assistance in transporting troops to the warzone. The Light Division is ordered onto the C123 transports for transport to Germany. The rest of the military is ordered to standby.

Nigeria's small navy (four destroyers, a light missile cruiser, and fleet carrier without aircrew) are ordered to rendevous with the German fleet in the Mediterranean for the time being.

Nigeria is at war.

Turkey again asks for negotiations to be set up, and again asks Britian, or any other nation who would like to host, to help start them so a peace proccess can be started regarding the Greek-Turkish conflict..(OOC: This is the third post I've asked for this and everytime I get ignored, I get bitched at for not going for peace but when I try to I get ignored.)

FNS will host a meeting with every nation in Caracas. The Federation of South American demands mandatory attendance lest the issue is brought before the Security Council and the South American Military is forced to act.

Plans are made to ready the B70 and A12 air fleets along with two Carrier Fleets, but no extensive moves are made yet. Popular opinion is being polled from every nation. (Could I get a Mods ruling on the feelings of mein people regarding intervention in the Agean.)

FNS will host a meeting with every nation in Caracas. The Federation of South American demands mandatory attendance lest the issue is brought before the Security Council and the South American Military is forced to act.

Plans are made to ready the B70 and A12 air fleets along with two Carrier Fleets, but no extensive moves are made yet. Popular opinion is being polled from every nation. (Could I get a Mods ruling on the feelings of mein people regarding intervention in the Agean.)

they are against it mostly... let the damned Europeans settle their own problems, especially as it is widely known the Scandics are backing Turkey and have nuclear weapons

Turkey again asks for negotiations to be set up, and again asks Britian, or any other nation who would like to host, to help start them so a peace proccess can be started regarding the Greek-Turkish conflict..(OOC: This is the third post I've asked for this and everytime I get ignored, I get bitched at for not going for peace but when I try to I get ignored.)

Greeks are hoping for someone to save them. Western Europeans like Burgundy and Netherlands are hoping the UN will solve it, and there is some dithering in the neutrals about what to do, and other concerns like the economy and concerns about nuclear fallout. In short, a lot of nations think the Aegean is secondary at best as a concern

Until the Russians enter the war anyway

OOC: Have Britain's Atlantic Fleet move to the North Sea to support the Home Fleet (will take a few weeks probably) and British subs will move to support. British Mediterranean Fleet will move to rendezvous with the German assets there (along with the 3 attack subs I sent earlier).

Britain moves to DEFCON 3 (from 4) and publicly states support for the EEC, Greece, Nigeria and Russia in this matter, though makes no demands for further Commonwealth involvement (but will welcome any forces volunteered).

FNS will host a meeting with every nation in Caracas. The Federation of South American demands mandatory attendance lest the issue is brought before the Security Council and the South American Military is forced to act.

Plans are made to ready the B70 and A12 air fleets along with two Carrier Fleets, but no extensive moves are made yet. Popular opinion is being polled from every nation. (Could I get a Mods ruling on the feelings of mein people regarding intervention in the Agean.)

Both Turkey and the Ukraine will attend talks in Caracas along with the SU and N Cyprus. All four nations call on both Russia and Greece, and any other nations who are heavily involved(France, Yugoslavia, England), to attend the talks so the first steps torwads peace can be made. Every effort possible is made by the diplomatic corps of all four governments to see this happen.

The Government of France refuses to take part in any talks so long as the Invadors have not withdrawn from rightful Greek territory, If Turkey wants a first step towards peace then they should withdraw. We will not comprimise until a commitment to withdrawl is announced.

France Officially states that a state of war is declared between France and the states of Ukraine and Turkey for their unprovoked attack on the Nation of Greece and in support of Russian Allies. Also expected to spport the French are the Yugoslavians and the Albanians who are currently moving into Greece.

A withdrawal will begin once a ceasefire can be agreed upon. Asking us to withdrawal while the armies of four nations bear down on us is asking us to butcher ourselves, if all parties involved would agree to negotiations and a ceasefire then a withdawal could begin

Direct messages are sent to the Greek government asking them to join the talks before more Greeks die, pointing out that not doing so will just turn Greece into Europes battlefield for a very long time.

France is informed that an attack on Turkey or any other CSPS member an ally will be considered an act of war on the Scandic Union.

The Scandic Union is informed that the Turks and Ukrainians have violated international law, thus releasing the SU from responsibilitis of defending them.

France is right, but you have tot ake into acount that for almost a month both the Ukraine and Turkey have tried frantically to set up a peace proccess and been ignored by the world. They have tried, but it seems the world is just looking for an excuse to bear down on them.

On top of that we have information that Russia has been funding groups in CAR inciting revolt against the government, when the CAR has done nothing provocative against any nation in the world, in fact a good portion of the CAR's militar is currently in China helping rebuild. This on top of the fact the world seems to be ignored CSPS calls for peace just paints an even clearer picture of a world trying to tear apart the CSPS one by one.

If peace is the goal then the invasion should not have taken in the first place, An old saying goes Do not ride the tiger if you do not know how dismount it, we still maintain that we have no conflict with the SU or the Rest of the CSPS, only the Ukrainian and Turkish Aggressors.

France has no interest in your allegations towards Russia, we are concerned with the Ukrainian and Turkish invasions on a nation that has reduced its millitary in good faith prior to the conflict leaving it helpless against this audacious act of aggression.

the US informs Russia that it will sell it the equipment for an mechanized infantry corps and airborne division for a nominal fee. That equipment is already located in Siberia.

Britain officially declares war on Turkey and Ukraine. The military puts into action plans laid out over the past few weeks (OOC: GB has my orders) and moves to defend Greece. Britain states that peace talks are welcomed but not whilst the Turks and Ukranians remain in possession of foreign soil. The British Territorial Army is called up and begins exercises in the UK.

The same message sent to the French is sent to Britian, an attack on the Ukraine or Turkey is to be coutned as an act of war on the Scandic Union. Along with that message comes a plea asking the Brits to join peace talks and agree to a ceasefire so that a withdrawal could begin. Without that the core issues that have caused this conflict and the Greco-Turkish conflicts that preceeded this will only continue to grow and cause future conflicts downt he road, especially if another major war is fought.

Britain states once again that it is unable to enter peace talks of any kind whilst CSPS allies continue their unlawful occupation of Greek territory. Britain suggests that if the CSPS is indeed willing to come to the negotiating table then a full cease fire be put into place and a return of troops to their rightful territory instigated. Britain finally notes that it has no qualms with the SU or other CSPS nations and that if these nations were to really want peace then they would encourage Turkey and the Ukraine to stand down, as nothing of the sort is occuring then Britain assumes that the CSPS is in league with each other and has no desire for peace.

Egypt reaffirms it's strategy to avoid conflict with Turkey and contacts the Turkish embassy, asking for some sort of a limit of forces along the Turkish-Syrian border like we've done before. We also beg Turkey to consider a more peaceful approach to reclaiming lost territory in the area.

due to a flurry of orders in my in box, I will game out events tomorrow for February and probably March

After I figure out how they are all going to affect each other

Germany states it's neutrality. However, it strongly condemns the Turkish Attack.

However, the Egyptian attack on Ankara is frowned upon.

EEC allies are informed that Germany will economically assist them, but sees no reason to plunge itself into a war when the ME is already a mess.

The Reichswehr in the Middle East, appalled by the gall Nassar had orders all Egyptian forces to withdraw to Egypt, or, for their own safety, to surrender to the Imperial Forces. If they surrender, they will be treated as guests of the German Army and will be treated as German soldiers meaning, if they are attacked, the same reaction will be given as if a German soldier was attacked.

All sides are informed that any soldiers entering Syrian or Arab Federation areas will be dealt with by the full force, and the offending country will feel the full wrath of Germany.

Orders are also put out for extra fortification of those lands.

Lastly, the Kaiserin and Chancellor call for peace talks to be held in Vienna.

Germany asks the Egyptian forces in Syria once more if they wish to surrender to the German Empire. They are reminded that if they do, they will be treated as German soldiers and protected as such.

The Egyptian General Officers are informed that if they do surrender to Germany, it will be made worth their while.

Parthini']Germany asks the Egyptian forces in Syria once more if they wish to surrender to the German Empire. They are reminded that if they do, they will be treated as German soldiers and protected as such.

The Egyptian General Officers are informed that if they do surrender to Germany, it will be made worth their while.

Syrian political leaders and their army dither as they try to figure out what to do. For now, they are pulling out of Turkey, along with Egyptian forces, as per orders from their governments. The German message is acknowledged, but no further action takes place on February 20. Egyptian forces behave likewise.

OOC: I thought Syria was neutral?

SIC: A Brigade of Imperial Guard fly under escort to Damascus (the capital of Syria?) to meet up with the Ambassador, as well as the Minister of Middle Eastern Affairs. There they enter the Syrian Capital building and the Minister, Ambassador and Brigadier General meet with the higher members of the Syrian government.

In the meeting the Syrians are informed that Germany will be using Syria as a base to protect it from any outside intervention. Germany will not dictate what the Syrian Government does. However, the Syrian Army is strongly recommended to return to their bases and decrease alert or to join up with the German forces to ensure protection. They are also informed that the Egyptian Army may be rogue and is a possible threat. It is reiterated that Germany is here to protect the Syrian and Arab Federation peoples, not to hold them hostage.

All German Forces in the Area are ordered to surround the Egyptians. Messages are sent begging the Generals to surrender to the Germans, or at least return to Egypt. Large bills are also attached, with promises of more should they comply.

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Russia denies funding any groups in the CAR. Russia has always been a proponent of self-determination, be it in St. Petersburg, Minsk, or Astana.

Russia will send emissaries to Caracas, and proposes that on the 28th, all forces stand down at present locations, and withdraw into their own territory, as it stood on 1 January, until discussions are complete.

(OOC: You know you won't accept our terms, so why bother trying?)

Russia denies funding any groups in the CAR. Russia has always been a proponent of self-determination, be it in St. Petersburg, Minsk, or Astana.

Russia will send emissaries to Caracas, and proposes that on the 28th, all forces stand down at present locations, and withdraw into their own territory, as it stood on 1 January, until discussions are complete.

(OOC: You know you won't accept our terms, so why bother trying?)

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might want to wait until I game out the rest of the conventional fighting so far.. by the way, the CAR is invading you as well according to the orders I have. Kashgaria however isn't, and won't. Neither will Ajerbajain (I hate the spelling of that place by the way, I wish the UIR would annex it.. chuckle)

The Arab Federation offers aid to the Egyptian government and begins plans to move a HQ unit and a light infantry division to Egypts eastern coast to begin aid there.

Bulgarian troops near the borders with Yugoslavia and Greece are getting very nervous about what is occuring around them. The Kingdom is now on high alert for national defence and security at the moment...
OOC: It would make a little more sense for Azerbaijan to be with Armenia and Georgia as allies and still have help from the UIR without needing to merge with any other nation as long as it would be in the best interest of Azerbaijan and the others involved.

OOC: They historically have some ethnic difficulties among other things. In real they just went through a very bloody little war, which techically isn't over(With a good chunk of Azerbaijani, or it might be the other way around, land being occupied)

Even as Nigerian troops began deploying in Greece, massive protests rock Nigerian cities as hundreds of thousands take to the streets, protesting Nigerian intervention in what is seen as a European affair. Under intense pressure, the government orders the complete withdrawal of Nigerian troops from the war.